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October 2008 - Posts

It's in the Genes

What is it that determines our behaviour? Is it heredity? Or is it environment? In days gone by people looked very carefully at family background before agreeing to a marriage. They believed that “bad traits” could be inherited, and would avoid those Read More
posted Friday, October 31, 2008 7:25 AM by Faith New Zealand| 1 Comments
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Red

It’s official – red is the colour of love! A recent study has found that men rate a woman more highly if she is dressed in red than in any other colour:   http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/mp/5108771/woman-red-drives-men-crazy-study-finds/   Read More
posted Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:55 AM by Faith New Zealand| 2 Comments
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I Can't..........

Most people have heard of the laws of attraction and manifestation these days. They have heard that if you set a goal it can be realized, no matter how “unachievable” it may seem when first put out there. But why do some people succeed where others fail? Read More
posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 12:37 PM by Faith New Zealand| 1 Comments
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Bitter or Better?

"The difficulties of life are intended to make us better, not bitter." Mandie Ellingson When I look back on it, all the "worst" moments of my life contained the seeds of something that eventually changed me for the better. It may be hard to see it at Read More
posted Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:20 AM by Faith New Zealand| 1 Comments
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Going Solo

Going to a party by yourself can be really difficult. I came across this article with some really good suggestions for ways to survive. With the holiday season coming up, it’s very relevant to singles. Enjoy!   http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/newidea/18466/jo-lamblegoing-solo Read More
posted Saturday, October 25, 2008 7:50 AM by Faith New Zealand| 2 Comments
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Love at First Sight....

We’ve all seen the movie/read the book/watched the mini series. They look at each other across a crowded room and they just “know” that they have met The One, the Soul Mate, the Life Partner. You shouldn’t settle for less. Right? Wrong!   It doesn’t Read More
posted Friday, October 24, 2008 8:19 AM by Faith New Zealand| 6 Comments
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St Thurbald

There are some saints that don’t exist but ought to! I am nominating St Thurbald for the position of Patron Saint of Well Meaning Interference. There was no such person, but I am appointing him to the job since he seems to have so many followers.   Read More
posted Thursday, October 23, 2008 8:25 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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Happier Holidays, Pt II

This year more than ever people are going to be feeling the pinch at Christmas. Given the fact that 90% of gifts do not hit the mark and are unappreciated (yes, really!) now is the time to look for better ways to get through the holiday season without Read More
posted Wednesday, October 22, 2008 8:06 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments

Happier Holidays, Pt I

Do you feel that you’re going mad? All around you people are starting to talk about the upcoming holidays as if they are the greatest thing ever, while for you they are most miserable time of the year. Is there something wrong with you? Take comfort! Read More
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2008 8:20 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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Don't Get Taken For Granted

If you’ve ever studied psychology you will know about pigeon programming experiments. The birds are placed in cages and trained to peck at bars for food rewards. Different strategies are tested to see what causes the birds to work hardest. What scientists Read More
posted Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:08 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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A Great Parenting Tip

Raising children is very demanding. The more effort we put in while they are young, the greater the likelihood of surviving the traumas of adolescence with family relationships intact. When I was younger, struggling to bring up small children as a solo Read More
posted Friday, October 17, 2008 7:46 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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Are You In The Red or the Black?

Stephen Covey, author of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, talks about the fact that relationships have “Emotional Bank Accounts.” We make deposits, and we make withdrawals. When an emotional bank account goes into overdraft, the relationship Read More
posted Thursday, October 16, 2008 8:24 AM by Faith New Zealand| 2 Comments
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Halloween Love Spell #3

Here is another traditional Halloween love spell. The veil between the worlds is thinnest on Halloween, so it is the perfect night for love spells.   To attract love, on St Valentine's night light a pink candle. Take a pinch of salt in your right Read More
posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 8:32 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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Working to Rule

In the trade union movement, they use a tactic called “working to rule.” Instead of going on strike, the workers with a grievance show up to work, but they “work to rule.” What this means is that they carry out their instructions exactly. They do nothing Read More
posted Tuesday, October 14, 2008 8:37 AM by Faith New Zealand| 3 Comments
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Pink Wallpaper With Grey Pinecones

When my husband and I moved into our first home way back when, the living room walls were covered by pink wallpaper with grey pine cones. It was a big room. Its size was the best feature of an otherwise unremarkable house. There was a LOT of wallpaper Read More
posted Saturday, October 11, 2008 9:02 AM by Faith New Zealand| 1 Comments
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Of Interest to Tarot Lovers...

A few months ago I reported that one of my Tarot cards was off to Italy as part of the Litera Tarot project organised by the Tarot Museum in Bologna. A review of the deck is now available here: http://www.arnellart.com/museodeitarocchi/msdk21.htm I Read More
posted Friday, October 10, 2008 12:17 PM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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That's A Very Good Question....

It’s good to ask questions. If we don’t ask questions, we don’t get answers. But some questions are better than others.   There are three questions that callers ask that generally don’t produce good quality answers.   When? Most advisors Read More
posted Thursday, October 09, 2008 6:36 PM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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Drowning in Emails?

Emails can be a blessing or a bane. Most people now receive between 50 and 100 emails per day. At least 80% of them are rubbish, and enormous amounts of time can be wasted on dealing with them.   Here are some tips from the experts on how to handle Read More
posted Thursday, October 09, 2008 8:29 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments

Secrets

I was born at a time when families had Secrets. I grew up with the knowledge that I was adopted, that I was the shameful Secret that was hidden in someone else’s family. Because my adoptive parents were so loving, I never felt the need to ask about my Read More
posted Wednesday, October 08, 2008 9:09 AM by Faith New Zealand| 2 Comments
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Halloween Love Spell #2

Here is another traditional Halloween love spell carried out on this particular night because the veil between the worlds is said to be at its thinnest at this time. To carry out this spell you will need a candle, a hair brush, an apple on a plate and Read More
posted Tuesday, October 07, 2008 8:35 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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How To Keep a Spiritual Journal

Many people keep diaries as teenagers, but lose the habit as adults. While Blogging has mushroomed, there are still many people who are drawn to pen, ink and paper, but don’t really know where to start. There is nothing more intimidating than a blank Read More
posted Saturday, October 04, 2008 8:08 AM by Faith New Zealand| 2 Comments
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Halloween Love Spell #1

Halloween is the night for love spells! Here is a traditional spell to try. Start getting organized now. The more effort you put into preparation, the better the final outcome.   To bring you a relationship, on the night of St Valentine's, thread Read More
posted Friday, October 03, 2008 8:31 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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A Tale of a Tail

I keep my cats indoors to protect the local wildlife. However, the local wildlife doesn’t always appreciate my consideration. I came home the other day to find my cats crouched in a circle, their attention fixed on something in a way that signaled Trouble. Read More
posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 8:39 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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Making Affirmations Work, Pt II

To make affirmations work more successfully, they need to be stored in the correct section of the brain, as discussed in my last article, but there are a couple of other things you can do to help them “stick.” By associating affirmations with all the Read More
posted Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:43 AM by Faith New Zealand| 0 Comments
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