Craving 101: Sleep

How do I love thee if I can't count the sleep ways?
I love it when I yawn for it's a big time cause my soul yearns it so much,
When feeling out of control
For the ends of the day and the time being...
I love thee to the max level of snoring and pillow hugging
My most precious moment of the day even the sun is at it's peak
I love thee that chance when I strive hard to close my chinky eyes
I so love to capture the moment when I rest my tired mind and soul
When my cheeks are pressed against my sweet heavenly bed
In my most idle moment and optimum serenity
I love thee with my whole soul and with lotsa passion to breathe smoothly
With my lost time and griefs, I so love my solitude
Tears and remorse are so out of my yearning
Coz when I sleep I have you all that I love thee

Inspired by my most favorite poem all my life, Elizabeth Barett Brownings "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." I wrote mini poem based on my day's untiring desire to sleep. Oh this untamed moment is so elusive that I have to exhaust myself to enjoy a good rest. Well, I think it's my body clock that's ticking...for what?


To be continued...

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“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.And medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for.”-DPS from Robin Williams.

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TED's Success Talk

While waiting for my brother to arrive, I thought of watching some Internet videos and of course, inspire myself with numbers of stories and information available online. You see, not all the time that I get to sit and relax in front of my pc and get to watch, browse and read sites that I can’t access while working.

There are so many social networking sites these days and really, you just have to pick few. I am not good at remembering accesses or passwords that’s why I can’t really join a lot of them. But you see, there are sites that are worth visiting and joining for especially if you’re like me who’s interested on personal development, talks about personal successes and anything that could trigger that "do-something-good for others" thing.



I am a TED member and recently, I’ve been learning a lot from the talks delivered within the organization like the one in this page. I got inspired today and I thought of sharing the talks to you all. And oh by the way, there are tons of information you could find in the net, just be careful when joining some social networking sites. Be cautious that your identity won't get snatched. Better to be safe than sorry.

Video courtesy of TED.com

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“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.And medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for.”-DPS from Robin Williams.

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Internet for Car Reviews: Your Source of Convenience

How much information would it take for you to finally purchase your dream car? Many people are switching from big built cars to smaller ones considering the price per liter of of oil and the need to be as frugal as possible without compromising the safety and convenience of travelling using your own auto. Regardless if you’re switching cars, the good thing these days is that Internet covers basically anything you’d like to know about autos, the features and the benefits of purchasing a dream car and even looking at directly the car pictures for your reference.

Many people these days rely on Internet marketing for convenience like closing a transaction for a good product and services. The catch is of course is dealing with a reliable and safety site. Now if you’re in the process of purchasing one of those beautiful crafted Chrysler 300, you would definitely want to check the featured cars in the Internet pages right? Checking the available car pictures online would help imagine yourself owning that car already. Make sure to check reliable sites that provide unprecedented tips, guides and advices on purchasing and owning your dream car.

This holds true if you’re dreaming to own that 2009 Ferrari or the new Honda Civic. It’s true that these brands of cars are established names in the automobile industry but what could a 2009 Ferrari offers that’s not available in a Honda Civic or vise versa?

Now if you’re too interested to check these cars’ distinctive qualities, make sure to check and read the car’s full reviews so you could set your personal expectations prior to you even purchasing that car. Mistake needs to be as little or zero as possible for you can’t afford to spend thousands of dollars owning the wrong car or worse, buying a car that doesn’t meet your needs.

In terms of payment, it’s critical to check the security of the site you’re visiting. Some wise Internet users rely so much on site reviews, how long the site has been there and if there’s a security disclosure within the site. It’s good to know that some sites offer free price quote so you could factor in your budget for the merchandise. Try these free price quote feature, see the car pictures and check if that 2009 Ferrari, the Honda Civic or one of those Chrysler 300 series fit your budget. Read reliable quotes, reviews and specifications for your dream car and see for yourself if that car really meets your needs.

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“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.And medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for.”-DPS from Robin Williams.

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Storm and Grace

While driving through the skimpy streets of Josefa, M and I were discussing about MJ’s death, another famous personality who recently succumb to the sting of death. All concerned people are probing for the reasons of Jackson’s death. Speculations were so many, further investigations were made and are still being conducted. Mystery? You can call it like that but whatever reasons for any so-called untimely death is brought along by the Pop icon himself.

You see, regardless of our social and economic status, ordinary people like us are no newbies when comes to news like this. And no matter how sad these stories are, we can’t help but to discuss these things over a tea cup. Just imagine yourself being one of the family members, or someone who’s directly hit by this mishap? What would you do differently?

While there’s nothing really wrong to express our deepest empathy, some people at times, go over and beyond than sympathizing. There are people who were busy nosing over others’ problems, meddling and even love to spark unwanted emotions of pity and depression. Oh, did they ever realize that they too have their own lives and that nosing over others’ businesses rot in a form of gossip? Well, that’s another story for now.

It’s always good to know that despite these unfortunate circumstances flashing through our TV screens, sensible people still find ways on how to help themselves fight the odds of any storms. Yes, there are just so many storms one could or have had experienced even for the past 72 hours. Those who’ve been to the best storms in their lives and are still standing, they know their stories well and how’d they go about getting past through those difficult situations in their lives. Their secrets to success aren’t really hindered or hidden. We ought to realize that people are born with survival skills because we have the wits, the capabilities and the will. These are the very tools used even by those people who were broken in spirits months or years ago.

That’s right, healing may come at a latter time but sure it’d be helpful to know that one’s stormy story is being shared by people anywhere, anytime. It pays to know that you’re not alone in this world battling over your personal depression and worries. And as others coin it, miracles do happen 24/7, how true!

All we need to do is face life with grace and understand that there’s no such thing as untimely mishaps or calamities because any of these are in fact untimely and unwanted. It’s just a matter of how ready you are to face these situations, how flexible are you and how much determination you have in your pocket. The reason is that at the end of the day, we build our own mysteries in life, we collect our own wonderful memories and we create the success in life as we want it…and according to how we purpose ourselves for a cause.

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“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.And medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for.”-DPS from Robin Williams.

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Video Games over a Cup of Latte

It’s Monday afternoon and heavy rains poured out from nowhere. We rushed through the sliding doors of an Internet café nearby and asked for two cups of coffee (mine of course would be Latte and Cappuccino for him). We’re there enjoying our hot coffees when “M” decided to check on the gadgets and prices for his new gig. Sure Internet cafés these days are packed with online games fanatics so just imagine the noise it would bring if users won’t use their headsets. Anyway, M entered a site that lists basically anything about video games called ShopWiki.

M is currently working as customer service industry and it’s important for him to understand the product and services he’s supporting. He anticipates numerous questions from his customers and for that, ShopWiki’s Video Game buying guide provides him with a larger glimpse of what he could expect from his clients including the list of popular video games, video games by brand and other cool stuffs exclusive for video games. He checked the ShopWiki’s Handheld Gaming Guide, a one-stop-page for him to read brief must-know information on buying handheld systems particularly with regard to cost, design and all related information when buying these gadgets.

I realized that video games are the new “toys for big boys” stuffs. I can’t even argue those kids’ faces while playing online games. Even M was so serious browsing the Handheld Gaming Guide in ShopWiki. Is he going to buy one game console soon like that of xBox or Wii? The game consoles page gives straightforward info if you’re torn between choosing the best brands, most-sought after designs, quality system compatibility feature etc. I was amazed to learn how particularly interested a game enthusiast over the video game controllers. Wireless or wired, these game controllers need to be of course, user-friendly style, dependable controllers that could withstand long hours of video playing. There’s so much information in this ShopWiki page but if you’re a video game enthusiast like M, someone who’s planning for a good gift for someone, this site is worth the visit. And oh yes, I learned a lot as I snooped through the ShopWiki’s pages and finished my cup of Latte.

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“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.And medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for.”-DPS from Robin Williams.

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Getting out of Stress

You think you can’t make it out of this s-t-r-e-s-s do you? I too had that idea. In fact, I never realized that I was living in such a limbo for the past years until painful hits on my tummy led me to the four white walls, a place I’ve never been to—hospital.

Are we ignorant of the message “live a stress-free lifestyle?” I don’t think so. In fact, we’re being reminded of that motto day in and day out. Stress is believed to have been one, if not the major, cause of death these days. The enormous amount of energy we release when we’re stressed out, that uncontrolled energy of bitterness and anger, put our lives at risk of losing our sanity and a chance to live a happy life.

I know many people succumb to their losses because they didn’t care to make their ways out earlier. Wouldn’t you agree that people who we used to know, so young, so energetic, are now immobilized and weak because of sickness and worse, silenced by the stings of death? Why, even the famous personalities suffer to this stress!

The past 60 days, I’ve been contemplating on the amount of stress I release on a daily basis. My goodness, I initially thought I would undergo severe operation and tests. To my surprise, I was declared healthy, free of any complications a woman of my age should worry about. I was heavenly thankful and made a promise to myself to do my best to be free of stress. Sure it’s hard to start changing one’s lifestyle, perspectives and reactions to many circumstances. But I know too well that given the will to do so, everybody’s capable of managing their mindsets, reactions and approaches to life as how it’s presented to them.

Living a stress-free lifestyle doesn’t mean I stopped worrying over things, feel numb and be insensitive. Living a stress-free life means knowing when to stop contemplating on things I am limited to, when to breathe and relax, when to turn stop my fingers sending and responding SMS to endless nonsensical inquiries. A stress free life for me now is learning how to negotiate, when to say “no” and saying goodbye to the “so good girl” type. It’s never been an easy change but sure it’s healthy and life-saving. You too can do it. Learn the art of negotiation, the skillful way of saying “No” because it’s needed. Start today unless you wish to visit the four white walled hospital soon.

Photo courtesy of The Pundit Info dot com

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“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.And medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for.”-DPS from Robin Williams.

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Day and Shifting and paradigm 26th Post

Welcome to the 26th edition of day shifting and paradigm. There's so much to tell and so much to share. Thank you all for sharing your articles!

Erin Pavlina presents The Power of Talent posted at Erin Pavlina's Blog , saying, "In 4th grade I learned a really valuable lesson about appreciating my talent and my uniqueness."

Paula Kawal presents Navigating Job Loss Using the Four Levels of Consciousness posted at Journey Inward Productions , saying, "The Four Levels of Consciousness is a model for moving yourself through the required mindsets necessary to gain peace in your life, learn from your previous experiences so that you know exactly what you want and take the action needed to get you there."

James presents Make the Pareto Principle Work for You!posted at Making Money Freelance Writing , saying, "Unless you’ve got an MBA or a lot of well-educated friends, you might think to yourself, “What the Heck is the Pareto Principle!!??” Well, you may have heard of some of the other terms that the Pareto Principle is known by, the “80-20 Rule,” the “Law of the Vital Few“, and the “Principle of Factor Sparsity.”"

Nina presents Create Quantum Leaps with These Meditation Techniques posted at Metaphysical Teachers , saying, "In addition, meditation can lower your blood pressure, heart rate and cholesterol. Studies have also shown that when you practice meditation, you may have lower levels of cortisol and free radicals, which reduces stress and slows the aging process."

Nina presents Four Simple Strategies for Effective Goal Setting
posted at Metaphysical Teachers , saying, "If you have a big goal, then divide it into smaller goals, or steps. Smaller goals keep you focused on attaining the bigger goal as long as they’re related to each other."

Brain Blogger presents What is Free Will? posted at Brain Blogger , saying, "This post continues my discussion of free will and determinism in neuroscience. Due to the relatively brief nature of these posts, this discussion is incomplete. However, I hope it spurs additional discussion. I believe addressing free will and determinism allows us to understand the underlying theories and implications of neuroscience and social science research as well as the practical application of that research."

Paula Kawal presents What's Choosing You? posted at Journey Inward Productions , saying, "Have you ever become aware of an unseen direction? An indescribable sense of something that has significance or of being attracted to something so clearly that the attraction is arising from beyond your normal sense of self?"

Asmoday presents Collage to Your Center posted at The Asmoday Experiment , saying, "Having a hard time setting goals? Are you feeling stagnant, or apathetic? Do you have some pain you can't seem to let go of? In this article, I show you how to use the simple tools of scissors, glue, and creativity to blast them all away. And, in the process, you just might meet your best friend -- yourself."

Nara presents How To Prevent Infidelity Through Understanding The Human Genetic Code posted at Surviving Infidelity , saying, "To begin to understand the common causes of infidelity, it is important to take a truly sincere look at some of the primary differences in the motivating desires of human males and females."

Charles H. Green presents Trust Matters Primer vol. 3 posted at Trust Matters , saying, "If the interplay of interpersonal relationships and trust interest you I hope you will enjoy my new free ebook, The Trust Matters Primer Volume 3."

Bruno Vigneault presents Expect a Miracle With the Law of Attraction by Letting Go of the HOW posted at How To Make A Miracle Happen

Steven Chang presents Steve’s Dozen Success Principles posted at Passive Income Online
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On Positive Thoughts, Jerry Esperanza presents Internet: A whole new concept of service that matters posted at Thriving and Living.

Rebekah Fraser presents Shift the Global Focus to Peace? posted at Solstice Sing for Peace.

On Self Improvement, GreatManagement presents Public Speaking - How to Present an Effective Speech posted at Great Management, saying, "Public speaking is both an art and a science. There are specific steps that can be taken to command attention and results. A scientific means of presenting your speech will have a lasting effect on your audience."

Elisha Webster Emerson presents You Can't Talk "Women's Issues" Without Talking Weight posted at My Inconvenient Body , saying, "What the Billion dollar diet industry doesn't want you to know."

Vera Nadine presents Five Minutes For Progress posted at Vera Nadine
, saying, "Give up the dreaming and start acting to make your dreams come true! All it takes is five minutes of your time." success stories

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Jim DeSantis presents How To Stop Road Rage. What I Learned In Driver Friendly Texas!posted at On Line Tribune , saying, "Taking a vacation to visit relatives is always fun and can be a surprising adventure when one is open to discovering all that the local culture has to offer. Each locale always has something unique that one wishes they could take back home. So it was in the Lone Star state of Texas."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of day shifting and paradigm using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page. I’ll also post the qualified submitted articles after these submissions Again, thank you so much for those who submitted their entries in this edition. I'm looking forward to another edition with your submissions!

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“We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.And medicine, law, business, engineering - these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love - these are what we stay alive for.”-DPS from Robin Williams.

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