At a time when corrupt and incompetent presidents are being removed from their countries, after driving them to ruin and bankruptcy, the amount of money spent on war feels obscene to me. Not millions, not billions, but trillions are being thrown away on wars which cost brave men and women their lives. Lives are beyond price, but many families' lives are filled with lasting pain through the insanity of governments, who can't find peaceful solutions. We vote our leaders into power, and we need to let them know that war is never the answer, and we choose peace over death. There would be no poverty if we could stop fighting wars. If we create peace in our own environments, we can influence those around us, and share the message that love and peace are the only way forward. If you need more peace in your life, please get in touch to discover how much Z Point can benefit you.In the UK we give to the Poppy Appeal, and they give nearly £1.4 million each and every week to support the service people in need. I hope you can find ways to help, they have lots of choice, including a 10 track music CD. A sample is in the video below. "There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare." ~ Sun Tzu "There is nothing that war has ever achieved that we could not better achieve without it." ~ Henry Ellis "There was never a good war, or a bad peace." ~ Benjamin Franklin "War does not determine who is right - only who is left." ~ Bertrand Russell
I hope you're ready to spoil your fathers on Sunday. Sometimes they can't show their emotions as well as mothers, but they love being appreciated, just the same. It's a day to remember the good times, and make the most of the time you have together. Most dads love sport, so a great gift would be one that improves his game. Z Point is the easy way to lose stress, feel deeply relaxed, and then feel more positive about how they can hit that hole / net / goal / ace ... The Stress Relief Set is only £18, and it can be used all year long to release every stressful issue that crops up.Z Point is an excellent way to improve family relationships. It has a very calming influence, and the more it's listened to, the less you react with impatience or anger, and this affects everyone around, so the whole house becomes more peaceful. "Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance" ~ Ruth E. Renkel "The father who would taste the essence of his fatherhood must turn back from the plane of his experience, take with him the fruits of his journey and begin again beside his child, marching step by step over the same old road" ~ Angelo Patri
The way the world has changed not many stay in the same community where they were born. Being away from the family and friends you grew up with means you have to look for new friends for support.
The internet has been a wonderful way to connect like-minded people who would never have met ordinarily. I think it's a great way to learn about yourself, because you attract facets of your personality, and instead of just dismissing those who show a side you don't get on with - let it be a learning opportunity before you let them go.
When you find good friends online they can become as close as anyone you knew as a child. Letting yourself open up to a 'stranger' is a great lesson in trust, and the more you're able to trust, the more you're able to share love back. The video below shows some remarkable, and unusual, friendships.
Always be open to making new friends, then you might be as lucky as I am to have known someone I shared everything with for 10 years, until she died a month ago. This is in memory of Jane, a very beautiful soul.
"A friend who is far away is sometimes much nearer than one who is at hand. Is not the mountain far more awe-inspiring and more clearly visible to one passing through the valley than to those who inhabit the mountain?" - Khalil Gibran
"Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself - and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to - letting a person be what he really is." - Jim Morrison
I hope you've made plans to spoil your mother - breakfast in bed is always a great idea. Here's a poem which you can add to a card: What Is a Mother? A mother is someone to shelter and guide us, To love us, whatever we do, With a warm understanding and infinite patience, And wonderful gentleness, too. How often a mother means swift reassurance In soothing our small, childish fears, How tenderly mothers watch over their children And treasure them all through the years! The heart of a mother is full of forgiveness For any mistake, big or small, And generous always in helping her family Whose needs she has placed above all. A mother can utter a word of compassion And make all our cares fall away, She can brighten a home with the sound of her laughter And make life delightful and gay. A mother possesses incredible wisdom And wonderful insight and skill - In each human heart is that one special corner Which only a mother can fill! - Katherine Nelson DavisFor a gift that will keep your mother happy and stress free all year - take a look at the special Z Point package for moms. The video is of a mother whose daughter was disrupting the whole family with her tantrums. Z Point revealed the source of the daughter's upset, and once her stress and guilt was cleared she was able to feel relaxed with her daughter again. This session restored harmony to their home, because once you feel peaceful this transfers to those around you. Enjoy the video below especially for Mother's Day.
Moving forward and trying new things is always a challenge. I think you should relieve pressure from yourself, and start by simply creating possibilities. Instead of focusing on a big goal, which can overwhelm you and keep you stuck, change the way you think about it. It's easy to find evidence that others have achieved what you would love to do, so that creates the thought that if they could do it, then it's possible that you can too. Whenever you feel yourself struggling, take time to read about how others have overcome the same challenges that you are facing. As long as the possibility exists that the goal can be reached, then that restores hope.Once your thoughts have been trained to look for proof, you will begin to find it in your own life. Start a list of everything good that has happened during the day. Every little thing counts, from finding a link to a free eBook online, to a discount on something you really wanted. The more you focus on this list, the more good things you will attract. When doubt creeps in, refer back to your list, and know that the evidence you have collected has established that it is possible for you to receive, and that's the encouragement you need to keep aiming for your goals. Send for the free eBook on the right to see how Z Point can achieve clarity, which allows you the possibility of finding the answers which will lead you to your goals.If one of your goals is to build or develop your own website, then this bargain set of marketing graphics is for you. Max has designed 21 new high quality graphics that are perfect for setting up your website to look professional. There is everything from site templates to sales buttons to book covers. This comprehensive toolkit is amazing value for only $10.95 / Less than £7. "All right, every day ain't going to be the best day of your life, don't worry about that. If you stick to it you hold the possibility open that you will have better days." - Wendell Berry "An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing." - Samuel SmilesWith all the wars and violent demonstrations everywhere, I enjoyed learning about the Vaisakhi parade which is celebrated by the Sikh religion. Everyone is welcome, and they treat everyone equally - which I think is a wonderful example, showing that peace is possible.
This Sunday is the day that mothers are celebrated in the UK, so I hope those of you lucky enough to have their mothers will spoil them. Others, like myself, who have lost their mothers can find this reminder to be a sad time. We can choose to remember the good times, and be grateful for all the wonderful memories we shared.It's commonly said that all women turn into their mothers. In my case, that's a good thing! Even 21 years on I can hear her voice with her wise old sayings, such as: "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." "Two wrongs don't make a right." Appreciate your mother, and show you love her, because you never know how long she will be with you - and don't forget - she's always right! Please share the short video below - it doesn't include any advertising. If you want to give a lasting gift that will help your mother release every stressful situation, have a look at the Stress Relief Special. Z Point frees you from upset which keeps you stuck, and restores peace and happiness. If you had, or have, a difficult relationship with your mother, Z Point can restore peace to the situation. Once the painful memories are cleared, you become emotionally detached, so that you are able to lose blame, start to forgive, and often restore harmony. The first three to contact me will receive this free package which includes a Z Point session that can be listened to every time you meet a challenge.
 Everyone has experienced when life throws too many challenges at the same time, and we just freeze, and find ourselves unable to think clearly.
It can be hard to make decisions when we're overloaded, but we need to be kind to ourselves and remove pressure. Take time to be quiet, and listen to beautiful music or a meditation, and allow yourself to feel calm again.
Then make a list, and choose whatever has the highest priority. Write that on a separate page, so you aren't distracted and overwhelmed by how much needs your attention. Everything can wait until you're able to deal with them individually. Focusing wholly on one issue at a time is the only way to reach satisfactory solutions.
 As soon as you have solved one problem, give yourself a treat, and feel proud that you've faced up to it, and come through the other side. Instead of remaining frozen with fear, as soon as you find the answer to one thing, you know you have the ability to resolve the rest. Remember to take breaks often to clear your mind. When you sit quietly ideas will come to you, and you will become used to sifting through them until you know you have the right one. If you don't find peace, your mind will be too full of confusion, and you won't be able to think logically. Once you lift yourself out of your frozen state, you will find things begin to flow again. It takes action to bring results, but only by being methodical will you achieve the right outcome for you. Doing anything out of blind panic will only make things worse.ZPoint is an excellent way to detach from worries, sadness, and stress. Within minutes you feel calmer, peaceful, and fully relaxed. ZPoint can restore sleep, even after months of disturbed nights. Send for the eBook on the right to learn more, and contact me with any questions.Please look for ways to help your neighbours whilst we have these heavy snow storms. Being useful to others is a very good way to break through feelings of overwhelm. Enjoy this cat video - it definitely loves the snow a lot more than me!"Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper in sinks into the mind." - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
 We have just had Remembrance Day, where we take time to give thanks for all those who have given their lives to protect us. It takes a special bravery to fight wars, and I respect them enormously.
But I still wish politicians would try harder to avoid war, because it's never the answer. I was brought up being told 'It takes two to fight', and I learnt to walk away.
I think most wars start because each side refuses to understand the other's point of view. Being convinced you're right isn't worth the loss of lives, in my opinion.
 Many can feel helpless when decisions to fight are taken against their own wishes, but it's possible to create peace in your own environment. I believe if we can all be friends with our neighbours, then the ripple effect will mean hate will be eradicated. You can retain an oasis of love and harmony by not watching the news, and focusing on positive stories instead. If you feel fear, sadness or worry about all the wars in the world, ZPoint can restore a sense of calm and peace. No matter how strongly you feel, ZPoint distances you effortlessly from your emotional attachment, until you feel deeply relaxed and happy.This YouTube video is of the world’s oldest Holocaust survivor, pianist Alice Herz-Sommer, nearing her 107th birthday and sharing her thoughts on love and hate as she plays the piano in her London flat. "All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers." - Francois Fenelon
 Many studies have shown that holding on to anger increases stress hormones and muscle tension which causes pain. Three research results prove how the body reacts to anger and negative emotions, increasing the level of pain experienced. Whether the study participants had existing pain or not, anger amplified the sensations of pain reported during three different methods of testing. Nobody wants to feel pain, so finding ways to manage anger is essential. Z Point is known as a peaceful process because it removes stress, and also feelings of anger. I know how grateful clients are to be free of the cloud of anger which prevents rational thoughts, enabling them to find solutions in a calm frame of mind.Grant Connolly, who teaches how to manage emotions with Z Point, has an excellent programme to eliminate anger. It's worth checking out, because he provides a money back guarantee - so you've nothing to lose - except pain.
 Anger stems from fear, see a previous post which explains how fear prevents us from making the choices which would give us the lives we deserve. Most people who are on the receiving end of anger wouldn't imagine that, and very few stay around to understand how fear causes angry outbursts.You don't need to spend months, and sometimes years, working through the causes behind your negative emotions. Z Point clears everything without having to re-live unpleasant memories. It really is the easy answer to improving your life. Try Grant Connolly's eliminating anger programme for only $47. A very small price to regain control of your emotions, have happier relationships - and relieve the main cause of pain. This video shows the effects of anger compared with how Z Point makes you feel after each session.
"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one getting burned." - Buddha
 Humour can be found in every situation, even in your darkest moments. I couldn't have been more sad at the funerals of each of my parents, but I made the effort to laugh and cheer others up at appropriate times through the day.
There are many different ways to laugh. Obviously I wasn't cracking jokes and expecting everyone to have a good time, but sharing a funny memory helped relieve the enormous sense of loss momentarily. When the sadness is so huge, laughing is a welcome release.
Dwelling on sad feelings only makes you feel worse. Crying is necessary to express your emotions, but I prefer to cry alone, and really let everything out. If you try to make others feel better by sharing humour, you feel better yourself.
 Mixing with friends who share the same sense of humour is the best feeling ever. Not having to explain why you find something hilarious, because you know they'll get it too, is an amazing connection. Looking back and remembering the times you laughed out loud helps you through days which are proving a challenge. It's possible to change your perspective very quickly once you keep your eyes open for funny incidents in everyday situations. Here is a compilation of lots of research confirming laughter is the best medicine, plus funny videos to guarantee you will laugh. The wonderful release of laughing so hard is the best way I know to cry! These cats show how you can release tension, stop feeling stuck, and be free to really enjoy all that life has to offer. Z Point can achieve this for you, no matter what your issue, in a matter of minutes. I've shared many sessions of giggling and laughing ... after beginning with a very serious concern.
"I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person." - Audrey Hepburn
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