"Choose Your Time"

You can always live the life you choose. Because you can always choose, in each and every moment, how to be...

Sure, life in this world sends all sorts of seemingly random and often disturbing occurrences your way. Yet the choice of how to think and feel about them, and what to do with them, is yours...

It is through the use of that choice that your life is fashioned. From the perspective you select comes the world you experience, in this hour, this month, this decade, this lifetime...

Whatever comes, will come and go. What you choose to do with it, is what makes your life the way it is...

It is never too late, and you are never too far off track to live the way you wish to live. For in this very next moment, no matter what it may contain, you can choose how, and why, to proceed...

You never have to resign yourself to less than the best. For now is always your time to choose...

"Devote Today To Substance"

Make Today a day that is all about Substance...

Make today a day of substance. Let go of your concerns about the superficial things that really don’t matter, and devote your energy to the things that do.

Life is a grand experience and there is so much more to it than just keeping up appearances. Even the small, unimpressive moments can be profoundly rich if you’ll just allow them to be.

Remind yourself how fortunate you are to be living this day. See how silly it is to worry and fret over the things you don’t have when you do have so much.

Grab hold of the opportunity that is now. You can make good things happen, and you already know how great that will make you feel.

Look around at the world and smile a great, big, satisfied and joyful smile. Realize, at a deeper level than ever before, how great and limitless your possibilities are.

Use this day for real, substantive progress, the kind you care about so much. Be amazed at the abundance, and be delighted at what you do with it.

"Confidence In Success"

Have Confidence in Your Success...

No one is ever assured of success. Every undertaking carries with it some risk. Yet even though there is no assurance of success, some people are confident enough to get started. Some of those are confident enough to keep going in the face of obstacles and disappointments. And some of those are confident enough to persist until the success is actually achieved...

Where does confidence come from? It comes from experience. Being confident comes as a result of acting confident...

What would you do today if you were confident of success? Do it. What first step would you take? Take it. How would you sit, how would you walk, how would you greet other people, how would you act if you were confident of success? Act that way and the confidence will come...

Yes, confidence takes a little blind faith at first. Soon enough, however, that confidence becomes real, supported and confirmed by actual experience. Act confident and you’ll begin to be confident. Be confident and you’ll have what it takes to bring your goals into reality...

"A Celebrity Voice"

If you were to become a famous Celebrity where millions and millions of people would have access to you and wait to listen to you and what you had to say next... What would you say? The Power of The Voice Of A Celebrity!!

You can make this the best year ever. You can make this the best time ever. You deserve a life that’s filled with joy and meaning and every good thing you can imagine. Because you’re absolutely capable of doing whatever you are truly committed to doing.

In fact, you’ve been doing it all your life. Every day, you achieve whatever you’re most fully committed to achieving -- whether that’s just getting through the day without having to put out any effort (a lot of people achieve that), or whether it’s building a multi-million-dollar business (a lot of people achieve THAT), or whether it’s anything in between -- whatever you’re truly committed to doing is precisely what you ARE doing with your time and your resources. Your commitment is evidenced by your actions and your results.

So look around at your life, your situation, and your circumstances and ask yourself -- what exactly have you been committed to achieving? What results have you produced? Are you happy with those results? Would you like more of the same? Would you like to make some changes? Or would you prefer a whole different set of results?

If there were no limitations in your life, if you could have anything you wanted, what exactly would that be? If you had the freedom to do anything, whether it sounds reasonable or practical or not, what precisely would that be? If you suddenly became a world-famous celebrity, and if you knew that millions and millions of people would listen to what you had to say, what would you say? What would you want to express about yourself, about your values, about your view of life?

There’s a beautiful purpose inside of you, a magnificent, unique purpose that has always been with you, and always will be. Sometimes you can feel that purpose intensely, usually when life is either going very, very good or very, very badly for you. Much of the time, however, on the at least conscious level, you forget about that purpose. But it’s always there. Everything you feel is connected to that purpose. Every desire you have is an attempt to express that purpose....

People dream to become rich, famous, powerful, and to have Celebrity. What comes with that is a Powerful voice whether they realize it or not. People and Children are heavily influenced by the people that they see in the public eye. Even though the Celebrities are only human and regular people as well, the things they do, say, and their actions are magnified. Again, if you were to become a Celebrity, how would you handle it? What would be your Voice?


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"Success Is What You Make It"

Success is what you make it.... Create your own success....

You don’t have to be famous to be important. You don’t have to be a celebrity to be successful.

You don’t have to live in opulent luxury to be rich. You don’t have to be irresponsible to be free.

You don’t have to be outrageous to be creative. You don’t have to be abusive to be impressive.

You can be quietly humble and still be amazingly effective. You can be kind and considerate and still have great influence.

Just because people don’t fall at your feet and worship you, doesn’t mean you are a failure. Quiet success is just as sweet as loud, flamboyant success, and usually much more real.

Success is what you choose for it to be, not what everyone else says it must be. Live your life in each moment in a way that truly fulfills you and brings value to your world, for that is the greatest success...


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"Real Profound Success"

Real success is not merely a matter of getting what you want. After all, a newborn infant with a loud cry can accomplish that.

Real success comes from fully being who you are. Real success comes from giving your own unique value to life.

The less you need, the more fulfilled and powerful and effective you are. As your peacefulness increases, so does your energy level.

Choose not to let the small things anger you, or annoy you, or distract you. And keep in mind that most things are small things.

Stop fretting so much about whether or not you’re getting your way. Seek instead to relax your judgment, and to find the unique value that is in each moment.

You cannot ever fully control everything that happens, and in fact you would not want to do so. Enjoy true success by learning how to take whatever happens, and to make it work for the good of all concerned.

A Real Profound Level of Success... Take Control of what defines you!!

"Live Who You Are"

Don’t just advocate and argue for what you value. Live it.

Don’t just wish for and talk about your dreams. Live them.

Devote each individual moment of your life to what you sincerely care about. Bring your hopes, dreams and values to life by consistently living them.

No matter what situation you’re in, you can live it with a focus on what truly matters to you. Every day, there are countless ways to put the beauty of your unique perspective into meaningful action.

There is no need to wait for your dreams to come true. Today is when you can make them true with the way you live your life.

You are overflowing with amazing possibilities. Today, and every day, live what you are.



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"Every Choice Has Power"

Whatever fills your awareness most intensely is what you will bring to life. Instead of filling your awareness with excuses, fill it with passion.

With your moments, your skills, your words and your actions you will change your world today. Choose to let that change be driven by what you love rather than by what you fear.

Focus on the good things, on the possibilities, and on those dreams and values that are your most authentic. Make yourself the living embodiment of the best you can imagine.

Your life is constantly shaped by the way you live it, the way you think of it and the way you feel it. Even the smallest things have an influence, and all those things combine together to build the life you experience.

Every day is an opportunity to more fully express the unique beauty of who you are. Every situation is one in which you can choose to give rich substance and meaning to your world.

Feel the power that exists in every choice, and in every moment. Use that power wisely and purposefully, and live life at its best.


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How To Argue With A Man & Get SomeWhere

It's hard to argue with anyone and guarantee a win. But there are ways to increase your chances of getting what you want if the person you are arguing with is a man, be it your boyfriend or spouse.




It's commonly said that men withdraw and shut out their partners when they are under stress. That's especially true if the stress comes from arguing with their spouses or girlfriends.




Now there is a study to prove this is the case. A study by USC researchers reveal that stressed men looking at angry faces had diminished activity in the areas of the brain responsible for empathy. In other words, men, under stress, have a hard time understanding others' feelings.

What does that mean for their partners? Women can't assume their spouse or boyfriend really understands how they are feeling at the time of the argument. That's hard for women to comprehend, because, according to the same study, women are the polar opposite. Under stress, women tend to have an increased ability to have empathy and understand another's feelings.

So what's a girl to do? As a Man, I can tell you, both sexes are completely different and as far as mind set and response and response time and emotion and emotional response. But, I can give you a little insight on how to have a conversation where the stress levels may get a little high or to even have an argument with a Man and feel like you are going to actually get somewhere..... So,Is she doomed whenever she gets into an argument with her partner? There are some steps she can take to increase the likelihood she'll be listened to better. We don't like feeling trapped, boxed in, or cornered with yelling and screaming, and constant badgering......

(Of course both genders have the obligation to argue in an adult, rational, responsible manner, so men can follow these guidelines too.)


Always argue in a respectful manner. If the person you are arguing with is your spouse or boyfriend, they are worth the effort. Remember how much you love your spouse or boyfriend no matter how annoyed you are at the moment by their viewpoint.

Keep your emotions in check. It sounds silly to say ... you're in an argument, you're angry, you're going to get emotional. True. But if you are crying or shouting, it's harder to state your case effectively. Give your spouse or boyfriend reasons why you believe your opinion is correct. Back up what you say with cold, hard facts. You will notice it's easier to stay calm if you do so. You are so busy thinking about the facts that will persuade him of your point, that you have less time to concentrate on your emotions.

Be proud of how you argue. Constantly remind yourself to behave in a manner that will make you proud of yourself.


If an agreement or compromise can't be made at the time of the argument, call a time out. Let each other have some time to de-stress and process what has been said. When you re-unite, you will probably be better able to understand each other's point of view.

Reasons Why 'We' Break-Up

The reasons why People break up, or People fall out of Love......

“When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore!” sang Dean Martin. We all know the delicious feeling of new love, but what about the flip side? Love doesn’t always last, and its retreat can leave us bewildered, confused or downright depressed.

Even if you were raised on a plentiful diet of fairy tales, you know that “till death do us part” can be a rare thing. Even staying with someone forever is no guarantee of experiencing lasting love. But why do people really fall out of love? Is there anything we can do to make love stay? Do some of us give up too easily? To understand the phenomenon of love’s end, we asked the experts’ opinions on the subject. Here are the top three reasons they shared with us:

1. A distancing “Wave” can topple a good thing if you let it. Ken Page, psychotherapist and author of the Finding Love blog for Psychology Today and founder of the Deeper Dating website, has identified a phenomenon that can destroy new love: “The ‘Wave’ occurs when we unconsciously push a caring and available person away by inwardly diminishing his or her worth.” Think about how Carrie Bradshaw behaved when she first started dating Aidan Shaw: Aidan was “too available” and Carrie freaked because she wasn’t used to being with someone so open....

“When someone is available and decent,” Page explains, “something inside us knows [this person] can get to our nest, our soul — the place where we care the most and can be hurt the most. And our unconscious gets panicked.” If you find yourself breaking up with someone awesome for no good reason, check yourself; you might be acting out of fear. After all, real love is a big deal. It involves a leap of faith, and that can be a scary thing. Those who give in to the Wave fall out of love before they even give themselves a chance to fall properly in love, and that’s kind of sad.

2. Unwillingness to discuss relationship problems. OK, let’s say you’ve taken that leap and you’re in a long-term, committed relationship. Good for you! Now, don’t forget to communicate with your partner regularly. Guy Winch, Ph.D., author of The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships and Enhance Self-Esteem, says that people fall out of love because they don’t talk through their relationship peeves with each other: “Research shows that couples who are able to voice complaints well and discuss them productively have greater marital satisfaction and much lower divorce rates than couples who are unable to do so.” If you’re in a newer relationship, iron out the kinks early on to keep love alive over the long haul. “It is much easier to address issues earlier in a relationship than later, just as it is much harder to mold cement once it has dried and hardened,” explains Winch.

The key word here, however, is “productively.” It usually doesn’t help to fight and blame your partner for all of the relationship’s problems. Dr. Fran Praver, author of The New Science of Love: How Understanding Your Brain’s Wiring Can Help Rekindle Your Relationship, says that “when couples play the blame game, they wage a war of being right where both parties lose. It may seem like a strong personality to insist on being right, but in fact ‘rightness’ is born out of rigidity and weakness, not strength.” Couples fall out of love when they can’t find a way to make the partnership good for both people involved. Creativity and open minds are the stuff of lasting love; silence and blaming, though? Not so much.

3. People change or get bored with each other. April Masini, the relationship expert behind AskApril.com and author of Romantic Date Ideas, says: “Over time, people can change — or more often, they become who they really are. Someone who loved his steady business career may suddenly realize he always wanted to be a stand-up comedian and throw caution to the wind to chase his dreams.” People evolve; circumstances change — and sometimes, relationships can’t be sustained as a result. But if you really know your partner down to the core, the changes won’t be as shocking. “The kind of change that leads to love lost is always about a buried desire to be someone that’s repressed inside,” continues Masini. “It’s important to really know your partner to avoid this lost-love syndrome.” In other words, don’t neglect someone you care about. You cannot get to know a person thoroughly right away — rather, it’s a lifelong journey. There’s a whole universe inside the person you fell for, and if you don’t check in with that individual on a regular basis, you could wake up one day hearing this: “I’m unhappy. I’m moving to another country to start my life over fresh, and you’re not invited.”

If you find yourself perusing faraway rental homes and thinking, “He’s changed!” or “I’m just so bored with her,” think about holding on and digging a little deeper first. “At a certain point in a relationship, according to Imago Couples Therapy,” says Page, “each partner feels that the thing they most need from their partner is the very thing that their partner can’t give. At that point, many people feel that the relationship has run its course and they leave. The reality, however, is much different. This can be the beginning phase of an entirely new level of intimacy, if they each decide to learn to grow and try to give that partner what [he or she needs most].”

Then again, love doesn’t necessarily have to last decades (or a lifetime) to matter. Romantic relationships can also evolve into dear friendships — and that’s perfectly fine. Dr. Lissa Coffey, author of the book, Closure and the Law of Relationship: Endings as New Beginnings, agrees. “We may come together for a certain period of time to help each other learn and grow, and when that has been accomplished, we’ve gotten everything we were meant to get out of the relationship. Then it changes,” Coffey explains. “It doesn’t have to end; it’s just redefined.”


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The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International Research & Donation Information Interview on J RagTv

The J RagTv NetWork Presents: "The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation" Interview with President, in reference to the upcoming events and shows that are hosted by J Rag, and all of the charity events and what it means to the company and the forth going research and hunt to create and/or find a cure for the Diabetes Disease and to help to raise awareness, and give knowledge and education about both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and all about the Disease........



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Dating A Single Parent

Dating a Woman with a Child, or A Man with a Child.... Rules really apply both ways.... Both go in one and the same..... Dating a Single Parent can be a Challange.... Or may be thought to be a Challange.....

Few dating scenarios can prepare you for the challenge of dating a single mother. The mere fact that she is a mother should tell you that she has experience with men. The single mother is confident of her relationship needs and will tell you upfront what she expects and wants from you. If you are considering dating a single mother, there are a few things you should know.

First, you must realize that when dating single mothers, there is more to the equation than the two of you-there is a child or children to consider too. Dating single parents can be equally challenging for someone who has never had their own children as it is for single mothers. In single parenting, her child will be the main recipient of her love. Can you deal with second place in her life?


As you're learning how to date single moms, be prepared for some unusual questions which may be a little personal. These questions are perfectly normal, especially if the single mother you're with is planning on introducing you to her children. They need to know as much as possible about you and your life. On the other hand, there are some instances where single mothers are nothing more than desperate women looking for a man to be the father to their children, to help raise them and care for them, to pay the bills, and to give her freedom from the kids for awhile.

Talking about her ex-husband or father of her children shouldn't be seen as inappropriate as long as you only discuss the things you really need to know. You have a right to know if the ex-partner is still an active presence in her life, either as a custodial parent or friend or a deranged stalker, a jealous ex-husband or a deadbeat father who isn't living up to his responsibilities.

When dealing with her children, expect some resistance and even some resentment no matter how sincere and likeable you are. Children of single mothers may have a tremendous amount of anxiety about meeting their mother's new boyfriend and could hate you and see you are a threat to their father, whether you intend to be or not. Don't expect too much too soon from her children. Exercise patience and compassion from the beginning and give her some time to sit with her older children and tell them all how good you are to her.

There could be a significant reward to dating a single mother. She could end up as the most devoted and loving woman you ever meet. Dating a single mother may be a slow and steady process but well worth it in the end

5 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life

Ways to Improve Your Sex Life

A good sex life takes time and effort to maintain. Although every relationship goes through its sexual ups and downs along with work, bills and other daily stressors, it's easy to see how sex can slip off your relationship radar. Whatever your situation, you must remember that physical intimacy is an important part of maintaining a healthy relationship because it unites partners physically, emotionally and spiritually. So if you feel like you and your partner may be in a sexual rut, here are some key components needed to spark that awesome sex life you have always desired.


1. Create Passion
Men and women alike need to feel the passion and raw emotion that comes with incredible sexual experiences. But to keep the passion, you must be willing to put out the effort. Sex isn't a race, so take time to explore your partner and make sure that you are connecting on a more intimate level. Use anticipation as an aphrodisiac. Tell her what you want to do with each section of her exposed skin. Instead of tearing her clothes off, take your time, explore her body and use different types of foreplay. Take the time to explore and play with her body to find out what kind of touch sends her down the road into incredible sex.




2. Be Spontaneous
There is no limit to the number of ways to have sex, so use your imagination and come up with as many new positions as you desire. Don't be afraid to mix things up in bed. Furthermore, there is no rule that says that you have to have sex at 8:00pm every Wednesday--so, change up your normal routine. There is nothing that can turn a woman on more than taking sex out of the bedroom and into other areas, and simply changing locations can dramatically improve your love life.The same old place leads to the same old patterns, so explore some new erogenous areas like the kitchen, living room, etc... Also, don't be afraid of new positions or trying out a new toy. To spice things up further, stepping out of the role of being "yourself" and role playing can be a fun way to give each other permission to behave differently. This may be awkward at first, but give it an honest try. You might just like it.





3. Be Open About Your Needs

After being in a relationship for a while you may think you know how to please your partner in every way, but this is rarely true. If you or your partner's needs aren't being met between the sheets, it's time to have a conversation about it. There is always something you haven't tried, and there is bound to be something one of you always does that could be done differently. Being open and honest with each other about your fantasies and desires can bring the passion to a whole new level. If you don't communicate, you'll never know or be able to get her "there."



4. Be Responsible
Practicing safe and responsible sex is also a key to happy sex life. Letting your partner know that you are prepared for the occasion, wherever it should arise, can also create the element of excitement and evoke thoughts of desire. This also shows that you love and respect your partner enough to make sure she stays healthy.

5 Reasons To Get Married

Getting married is often the biggest event of a person’s life. It means being committed to one person for the rest of your life, and while there are plenty of good reasons not to get married, there are many good reasons FOR marriage. If you're not sure that you are ready to take that big step, these five solid reasons to get married will help you decide.


1. Marriage means more sexual fulfillment
While single guys are excited by having one-night stands and the thrill of constantly chasing different women, married men are home having sex with their wives. Married men have more sex than single men, have a better feel for their partner's bodies, have an absence of guilt, are more aware of their partner's fantasies and report a higher rate of sexual satisfaction than single counterparts who find themselves bouncing from girl to girl.


2. Marriage gives you a legal platform to start a family
While it's pretty obvious you don't need to be married to have kids, but marriage is still the the most stable and secure environment in which to start a family and keeping your bloodline going.


3. Marriage can provide more financial benefits
There are numerous financial benefits associated with marriage to include tax brеаkѕ, health insurance plans аnԁ οthеr financial benefits. In a marriage where both partners are working, it can be easier to afford the things you could never afford on your own; it means a better home, a better car, a better vacation, etc...Like it or not, society is designed to make life easier for married couples.


4. Marriage can improve your health
Research shows that men who are married engage in fewer risky behaviors, like binge drinking or dangerous hobbies and careers. Married men also eat healthier, visit the doctor more often and may have better immune systems as well, either from support or from nagging to monitor things like blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, etc….


5. Marriage gives you a higher rate of happiness
A good marriage offers a man the kind of stability and support that allows him to succeed in all other aspects of life. Many studies have shown that men are higher achieving when they are married, and having a good wife can bring out the best in you, challenge you to be the best version of yourself and help you learn the true meaning of self-sacrifice and compromise.

Think about it: How much more could you accomplish if all the drama and emotional baggage from crazy women and bad breakups was replaced by the presence of a loving and caring woman?

"Searching For Real Love"

Find someone who isn`t afraid to admit that they miss you; someone who knows that you`re not perfect, yet treats you as if you are...... No matter your flaws, doesn't let overlook the positive and the good....One who gives you their heart completely! Someone who says I Love You and means it. Find someone who Looks Forward to waking up with you in the morning and seeing you every night before you fall asleep. SomeOne that when time passes and we start to change and as we get older, they are still right there by your side. When you get wrinkles and your gray hair, yet still falls in Love with you all over again!! Every day and realizes that they love you more.......And More..... with each day that passes, they can still fall in love with you over again..... Everyone has good and bad moments.... But the Moments when we are down, should never put a Cloud over the Days that Make us Shine!! Nothing can out way the good that the people we love bring to our lives......

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