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ARTArticleBrainwave Technology, Unleashing Your Infinite PotentialTechnology is helping in all areas of life from business, education, health and medical procedures. Technology just keeps advancing and one of the things it is beginning to really advance in is the advancement of human technology. This means how we think and function and how that creates our world, health and wealth building. Technology has advanced so much in the science of human technology that what was once a long arduous process that took several years can now be done almost instantaneously.ARTArticleBuild Your Own Internet eBusiness WebSite and Open A World of Opportunity for Yourself!Can you really build your own internet ebusiness webSite and open a world of opportunity for yourself? Of course you can! December's issue of Money Magazine reveals that profits generated from a hobby or leisure time activity averages between 3 to 7 thousand dollars a year! Now when you put the internet to work for you by sharing your hobby or passion with the world those amounts grow to over 5 to 10 times that amount. . . and more! Most people dedicate the first two decades of their adult life to their children and families.ARTArticleCall It Energy Wastage not Energy Efficiency – Step 1 in Energy ManagementHave you ever witnessed, measured or read about any quantitative values of energy being wasted around you, in your country or in the world??? Definitely not.r ARTArticleCan You Become Extremely Wealthy from Foreclosures Without Using Your Money & Credit?One of the most profitable areas of real estate investing is foreclosures. Foreclosures result when people can't afford to make the payments on their house and end up losing it. Investors often pick up the properties for pennies on the dollar. Did you also know that these investors can also save a lot of people from having to go through the nightmare of a foreclosure? What does that mean for you if you are just learning about investing in foreclosures? First, it is a huge opportunity to make some serious money.ARTArticleChange your Thinking and Lose WeightChange your Thinking and Lose Weightrn(Vinod Anand)ARTArticleCharacteristics of Preschool ThinkingCharacteristics of Preschool Thinkingrn[Vinod Anand] 1. The young child cannot think from any point of view except his own and he does not realize that he is limited in this fashion. His thought is centered on one perspective, his own. An example of centered thinking in an adult makes this limitation more clear, because it is obviously inappropriate for adults. Mrs. A: My, what a charming accent you have, Mrs. B. I think it is so quaint the way you say “two-dooah Foahd cah” for ‘two-door Ford car.” I’d just love to have an accent like yours. Mrs. B:ARTArticleCharityCharityrn(Vinod Anand) Charity is one of the greatest virtues of the universal church. Christians following the footsteps of Jesus Christ in performing acts of giving during Lenten. Charity is born of unconditional love which prompts people to give lovingly and generously The Bible says, ‘And now abide in faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” (1 Corinthians 13:13).ARTArticleCity-Traveling Is An AdventureThere are many things to say about City-Traveling. Normally people tend to plan their vacation, using the usual so-called stereotype relaxation offers, coming from normal travel agencies. These can be about beaches, cruises, mountains, lakes, rivers and lots more. The good part on these vacation opportunities is, that they are already perfectly worked out, the Hotel, the Flight and the Jacuzzi. Nobody has anything more to think about it, or to say, or to do, just go and enjoy. But doing it every year the same way, it all becomes a bit the same pattern and is gets pretty boring after a while.ARTArticleCollaborated Composition of Physical, Metaphysical and Spiritual BodiesCollaborated Composition of Physical, Metaphysical and Spiritual Bodiesrn[Vinod Anand] When the mind takes the atman — the witnessing entity of the unit mind— as its so-called object, mental waves get straightened gradually. In the end, when its wavelength becomes infinite, and flow in a straight line, the mind will get transformed into atman.ARTArticleCollect All Your Worries in a BoxCollect All Your Worries in a Boxrn(Vinod Anand) On a pleasant, cool night, everyone in the apartment block had gone to bed after a nice dinner, and there was absolute silence. Early in the morning, the police came with a search warrant for carrying out a search operation at Apartment No.6. Their announcement about this was followed by a gunshot. Hearing all this, a person sleeping in the building next door got up shivering, His wife tried to calm him down.ARTArticleConfusion in LifeConfusion in Lifern[Vinod Anand] In this world, you usually have two types of options. In Sanskrit the word dvividha means, two options. If you play around with this word, it also sounds as duvidha, which means confusion. The more options you have, the more confusion you face. For example, when you have food at home, and there is only vegetable and daal, you will have no confusion as to what to eat and what to leave. But if you are attending a wedding, where you have a lot of choice, you will also have lots of confusion. What to eat? What not to eat?ARTArticleConvert Mistakes into BlessingsConvert Mistakes into Blessingsrn(Vinod Anand) Every single mistake is a blessing in disguise...there are actually untold blessings hidden within every mistake. Children make many mistakes while learning how to ride a bike or write, and we don’t give it a second thought because we know that through their mistakes they will learn and eventually master what they’re trying to do.ARTArticleCREATIVENESSCREATIVENESSrn(Vinod Anand) One of the greatest problems confronting us at this present time is the question of creativeness, how to bring about the creative release of the individual, and if we can consider the question, not merely verbally, but go into it very deeply, perhaps we shall be able to discover the full significance of that word creativeness.ARTArticleDecorating a Green Home with BambooBamboo is a wonderful alte ative to traditional hardwood. One of the Earth's most versatile grasses, it is fast growing, readily renewable, and can be harvested selectively without the destructive types of methods used when cutting down trees. It is the fastest growing of all the woody plants, and is very strong and resilient when used as a building material. It has been cultivated in China for thousands of years, and has many everyday uses which are just now catching on outside of Asia.ARTArticleDeep Sleep is like MeditationDeep Sleep is like Meditationrn(Vinod Anand)ARTArticleDental Implants – Solution of Missing TeethOne of the biggest problems that people face now-a-days is improper teeth. Teeth problems plague many because of wrong oral hygiene, which causes cavities to appear and spread all over the teeth. Some situations are pretty serious, wherein the person loses their natural teeth, resulting in discomfort while chewing and also impairment in their facial features. Missing teeth in the front upper bridge or lower bridge can make a person look bad and it reduces their image and self confidence. Now, there is a solution to this - Using dental implants.ARTArticleDid you know that your Health is part of Feng Shui?Everyone knows a well-balanced diet and exercise is good for your health, but Feng Shui can be too. If used correctly, Feng Shui can help point your health in the right direction. There are three areas - the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen - in your home that have a strong connection to your health. In all three of these rooms, you want to try to let in as much natural light as possible. Light is a strong source of energy, which will result in good Feng Shui. If you live in a home that doesn't allow for a lot of natural light, there are other ways to bring light in.ARTArticleDirection of EnlightenmentDirection of Enlightenmentrn(Vinod Anand) I was brought up in India, a land that is imbued with a living mythology. Very early on in my childhood, it was my mother who told me that the word “inspiration” literally meant to be in spirit. The spirit, in turn, was the spirit of God, who breathed into the dust of the earth and animated it with consciousness. The most fundamental factor of existence, then, became the awareness or consciousness of existence. Since it was impossible to imagine God as an infinite being, our collective consciousness used symbols to express divinity.ARTArticleDiscovering God in the GapsDiscovering God in the Gapsrn(Vinod Anand) Consider three common scenarios: (1) A lady is sick for a longtime with a chronic disease. Despite unsparing efforts by her family and best medical expertise, there is no improvement in her condition, (2) a man toils very bard at his work. But his income is meager and not enough to support his family. Despite his best efforts at finding additional source of income or another job, his financial situation does not improve ARTArticleDo not always fix on the Destination; Enjoy the Potential Pleasures of the Journey itselfDo not always fix on the Destination; Enjoy the Potential Pleasures of the Journey itself [Vinod Anand] Do you think a desire to pass an examination in mathematics is necessary for motivating one to practice solving mathematics problems, or even for actually passing the examination? Not quite. A student, who likes mathematics, will solve the problems because he gets pleasure out of it. He enjoys each step that gradually leads to the solution of the problem. He will pass the examination too as a natural outcome of his effort, without specifically desiring that outcome.ARTArticleDon't be a Supposed To Child for the HolidaysRaise your hand if you think the holidays bring out the best and worst in us. It always seems that by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, the year seems to circle the drain at breakneck speed. So much to do — so little time. The lives of past holidays flash before our eyes as we try to focus on creating the best year yet. But who doesn't love the parties, the family get-togethers, the search for the perfect gift, getting the decorations up before Christmas Eve, the midnight cooking and cleaning, all to the soundtrack of endless holiday music?ARTArticleEarth DayEarth Dayrn(Vinod Anand) On 22 April every year, there is the Earth Day. You must know that Life began 3.5 Arab Years back, and the age of earth is 4.54 Arab years.70 % of the Earth is covered with water, and 30% is the plain. How audacious that we can even think we can allot a day for the earth!ARTArticleEase Arthritis Pain with LED Light TherapyLED light therapy offers a drug free alte ative for easing your arthritis pain and getting back to enjoying life and the beauty it presents every day. Dealing with pain on a daily basis steals your joy from the most mundane tasks to the biggest of events in your life. LED light therapy is a unique treatment that eases pain and inflammation without the use of harmful or dangerous drugs; one that will help you finally feel relief.ARTArticleEffective TeachingEffective Teachingr Vinod Anand A few days back I read a news report on the orientation programme organized by the UGC- Academic Staff College, University of Allahabad, where the valedictory address was delivered by Prof. Mishra, former Vice Chancellor of the University. Addressing the participants, Prof. Mishra gave four tips for effective teaching. According to him a teacher must have four characteristics based on the principle of 4H. He said that the first H stands for “Head”, the second H stands for Heart, the third for Hands, and the fourth H stands for Health.r ARTArticleEnsuring HappinessEnsuring Happinessrn(Vinod Anand)ARTArticleEven a Teacher Might Have EgoEven a Teacher Might Have Egorn(Vinod Anand) No one is completely devoid of ego and self-esteem. For example, if a guru does not have a well-functioning ego, then perhaps no seeker would ever listen to his discourses and the former would be left alone in his ashram. Whether you are a guru or seeker, you might have to blow your own trumpet in order for you to be successful. However, ego must be employed differently at different times because of our constant. The Rig Veda says, “Ego is the biggest enemy of humans”.ARTArticleFeng Shui & the Cosmic TrinityIn Chinese metaphysical studies, the concept of the Cosmic Trinity - Heaven, Earth and Man/Human aspects are intricately entwined together. We can look at the whole picture by their effects on our Path of Life. We can study the Heaven effect with Chinese astrology - the Four Pillars of Destiny and Zi Wei Duo Xu; the Earth effect with Feng Shui; and the Man/Human effect with Yijing (I Ching), Qi Men Dun Jia and other divination methods.ARTArticleFeng Shui and Real EstateIn Chinese, the word "Feng" means Wind and "Shui" means Water. The literal translation of Feng Shui is the study and application of Wind and Water. Figuratively, Feng Shui is the art and science of identifying the dynamic energies (Qi) in our environment, and utilising them to achieve Balance and Harmony in our lives, resulting in good health, wealth opportunities and happy lasting relationship.ARTArticleFeng Shui for the New Year – Stop That Puttering and Start DeclutteringWhile I am not one for establishing New Year’s resolutions per se, I do firmly believe in making commitments that result in self improvement. Energetically, the fresh start of a new year does lend itself as an opportune time for retrospection, re-evaluation and change. Feng shui teaches us that to make changes in our lives, we can start by making changes in our environments. Feng shui is about tuning into our personal spaces and taking inventory of what works and what doesn’t – both literally and figuratively.ARTArticleFocus on SilenceFocus on Silencern[Vinod Anand] The mind and the physical brain control the human body. The brain and mind are controlled by the desire of the soul. Just close your eyes and see what is going on inside the brain. Give it just two minutes. You will find so many thoughts running inside you related to children, family, spouse, business, emotions... All these thoughts indicate desire of the soul. And it is because of these thoughts or desires that you are unable to go beyond human existence.

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