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2006-01-16T10:27:00.000-08:00

Aromatherapygoddess.com is the Online home for Of The Goddess Ltd., a unique company offering Natural Aromatherapy and Bath & Body Products. Among the special blends offered by Of The Goddess Ltd. are their Goddess Potions, featuring seven different Potions for Love and Attraction.

Of The Goddess Ltd.'s proprietor, Pamela J. Leavey, is known to her friends and clients, as "The Goddess". For over six years she has been concocting her "Love Potions" and other popular products for Retail Shops across the United States. "I would say that the products that have been blended for "Love" are my bestsellers, not just at Valentine's Day but year round", says Pamela. "Each of my "Potions" have been blended for a specific use and purpose, and Love to me is the highest purpose! Everyone is interested in Love and Attraction in some form or another. Love Potions have been around for centuries."

With products like Love #9 Body Lotion & Bath Salt to Love Tea, Of The Goddess Ltd. covers the gamut from the wearable to the drinkable Love Potions. "My personal favorite of all my "Love" products is the Love Herbal Bath Tea. It's a blend of Rose Buds, Lavendar Flowers, Orange Peel and Lemon Verbena Herb with that old fashioned romantic feel and aroma", Pamela says. "Men love it just as much as the women do".

"Since September 11th, the focus of most people is on feeling good. My company and my products are all about making people feel good, inside and out." Whether you want to attract a new significant other, or just relax and unwind, "The Goddess" has all the right stuff! For the past two years a trendy Manhattan restaurant has been giving out her "Love Potions" to their patrons on Valentine's Day. Pamela says, "I hope to see more businesses passing out "Love" to their clients this year. Love is very healing, and we all need that right now."

Of The Goddess Ltd. is a Woman Owned Company in the Los Angeles area, whose Natural Aromatherapy and Bath & Body Products, Business Policies and Principles are based on Enlightenment, Spiritual Theory, Healing and the Well Being of All.

"It is the mission of Of The Goddess Ltd. to share for the greater good of all. Please join us on our course to make the world a better place to live."

Contact:
Pamela J. Leavey
Of The Goddess Ltd.
11124 Camarillo St., Ste. #11
West Toluca Lake, Ca. 91602
ladypamela@aromatherapygoddess.com
http://www.aromatherapygoddess.com
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2006-01-15T17:37:00.000-08:00

I study of God's command to love one another.
Everyone wants to have a special someone that they can love, and be loved by in return. However, OUR(human) love is usually based on conditions; I will love them if they love me; If they do nice things for me, I will love them; If they treat me good I will love them; As long as they don't make me mad, I will love them; If they buy me things and take me places, I will love them, just to name a few.

The love that we are "supposed" to have was meant to be UNCONDITIONAL. Jesus' life here on earth was supposed to be an example that would teach us the kind of love we should have toward one another. Most of us either have never learned that lesson, or we conveniently forget that lesson when we want to. I don't see much unconditional love going on in the world today.

The first scripture most of us was introduced to was John 3:16. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (so- to a great extent or degree. m-w) God wanted us to know that His love for us was so great, that he was willing to sacrifice His only Son, so that we would have the opportunity to have everlasting life. The only condition He placed on this opportunity is that we believe in Him (Jesus).

He didn't say if we treated Him right (because He knew we wouldn't), if we obeyed His commands (because He knew we wouldn't) or any of the things that you would think a person would say if they were giving something so valuable. I don't think He did because He knew that if He put these conditions on this opportunity, then His Son would be dying in vain. He knew we would mistreat His Son, just like we mistreat each other and that we would not follow His commands at all times. So the only condition He put on it was one that He knew we could meet. To believe in Him has nothing to do with anyone else. It's between us and God. As long as it doesn't concern other people just like us, who are mostly governed by our flesh, then we can pretty much do what we're supposed to do. The problem is, 99% of the time, what we have to do concerns another person and it's our flesh that gets in the way of us being able to live successfully by God's Word. It must be killed, and we must kill it. This is symbolic of Jesus (in the flesh) dying on the cross so that we could have eternal life. There is only life (spiritual) in death (flesh).

John 13:1 is another example of unconditional love. "�having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end." The very next verse goes on to say, "�the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;" He didn't say "loved all but the one who would betray Him, unto the end"; He didn't say "loved all but the one who would deny Him, unto the end"; He knew the devil was going to get in them and they were going to do these things, yet, He still loved them ALL to the end. UNCONDITIONALLY!

How many of us could do that? It's hard enough to love someone that lies on you, or calls you names, but could you imagine still loving someone who you knew was going to set you up to be killed? Or someone that supposedly loved you so much, acting like they never even knew you? Not once, but three times? We know we are supposed to, but how many of us really do? Even still, how many of us really even try? Matthew 5:44 tells us to "love our enemies." Do we? Can we? God would NEVER ask us to do something that we were not able to do. It is not His will that any should perish. He would not set us up for failure.

Finally, John 13:34 says, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." He ordered us to love each other. Not the way WE want to, He was specific. He said the same way I love you, is the same way you are to love each other. That means, "UNCONDITIONALLY."

Be Blessed!

About the Author

My name is Rudelle Thomas and I currently reside in the Metro Atlanta area. I write Inspirational non-fiction, fiction, poetry and devotionals. Some of my devotionals are featured on shelovesgod.com, ideamarketers.com, and sermoncentral.com. I have poetry published with the International Library of Poetry and am in the process of writing two books, one fiction and one non-fiction. "In The Midst Of It All" is the story of one woman's journey through life's struggles, and how her faith in God gave her the strength to keep fighting. "Able To Stand!" is a book that teaches us that the only way we can "withstand in this evil day" is to equip ourselves with the armor of God. It also teaches what the armor of God is, why we need it, and how to put it on.

My greatest achievement is my online magazine. I am the Editor and Publisher of an online magazine titled, "Divine Eloquence Ezine". Divine Eloquence is devoted to not only spreading the Gospel, but also to promoting your writing and published works. We have recently been presented with a number of Web Excellence awards. I am also the CEO of my own Desktop Publishing company, "Divine Designs 777, Inc. We specialize in Administrative needs, Webdesign, Logo design, Business cards, etc.

It is my desire use the gifts and talents that God has blessed me with to be a blessing to others!

Be Blessed!

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2006-01-15T00:24:00.000-08:00

-- San Francisco, CA - USA May 11, 2004 --

Have you ever had a date that went like this?
She thinks: "Wow! Tonight went really well! I had a great time with Lee. He's smart, funny, we have a lot of same interests, and did I mention he's funny? I can't wait until the concert. Maybe after that I should invite him to the city, or we could go skiing together for the weekend. I can't believe he likes BLT's as much as I do. I wonder if he cooks like his mom..."
He thinks: "Boy, that was a good Reuben."
So what's a girl, or guy, to do?
This is where Meg Martin steps in and saves the day, with Dating and Love Coaching!

"With the explosion of dating web sites, divorce rates and single people having difficulties finding a soul mate, this new program offers solution for modern day singles and couples." says Meg Martin, the renowned Dating and Love Coach who has joined forces with MyPrivateCoach.com.

Meg Martin, MPCc, DCc, brings her decade of successful worldwide experience to the table and has crafted winning online and offline dating and love coaching programs available at MyPrivateCoach.com.

And with prices starting at $29, MyPrivateCoach.com brings Dating & Love Coaching into the realm of affordable quality. "Singles will learn how to improve their seduction skills, how to write a winning online dating profile (with professional edits & photo advice), the online dating do's and don'ts, the first dates do's and don'ts.
I will guide them on how to choose the right dating places, online and offline. Couples will learn how to improve their relationship, as well as how to spice up their love and sex life.
What makes the difference between MyPrivateCoach and the rest of the world is the DAILY support we provide," says Meg Martin.

"Adding Dating & Love Coaching to our growing list of services was quite natural for MyPrivateCoach, as we are thriving at satisfying all the coaching needs of our visitors" says Valerie Vauthey, CEO and Founder of MyPrivateCoach.com

About the Company:

Based out of Northern California, http://www.MyPrivateCoach.com provides award-winning coaching services in:
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With a growing team of highly experienced certified coaches, MyPrivateCoach can guarantee the best level of coaching services available on the Internet.
"MyPrivateCoach, because if not now... WHEN?"

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2006-01-14T16:16:00.000-08:00

Some form of the word �love' exists in scripture 543 times and is, conceivably, one of the most abused, excused, and misused words in modern lingo, today.

I love your style. I just loved that show. I love the way you fix your hair! I love ice cream. Oh, I love what you've done with this room! I love you in that dress. I love it when you make me laugh.

I LOVE YOU ... unless I get hurt ... just don't ask me to help ... only when my needs come first ... though not if it means listening to you ... barring when I can take credit ... when it's convenient ... if you love me ... as long as you do what I say ... but not your children ... unless you get in my way ... until I think of some good jokes at your expense ... except you put on a few pounds ... omitting when friends are around ... whenever it benefits me.

Let's make love. If you love me, you'll do it. Never mind that I'm sleeping with someone else, it's you I love. You're just stupid - you know I love you.

I love you, but I won't forgive you. I'm sorry for hurting you, again, but you know I love you. I told you once that I love you, that ought to be enough. What do I have to say to make you believe me ... I (bleep, bleep) love you, all right? If I say I love you, then I love you. I can see others and still love you. When you measure up to my expectations, then I'll love you.

Some speak most eloquent words of love. Fewer show it in their lives. But, whatever they speak, actions speak even louder.

Surely, God must prefer to disassociate from situations where people misuse words that describe His character. And, wherever He isn't, it isn't love.

It is impossible to love until we (know God and) begin to love others as He loves us, because God is love and it's His Spirit that loves through us (1 John 4:8, 12b-13). Anything less is counterfeit.

by Joyce C. Lock
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In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail ministries.

2006-01-14T06:40:00.000-08:00

New York City, NY � January 28, 2003 - Cyber-dating, traumatizing blind dates, competing for a chance for "true love" on reality TV� as if love is not complicated enough, the media has gone love crazy. The entertainment industry has embraced the all-encompassing emotion that we call love and cashed in on each experience at the expense of countless broken hearts. To counter the confusion, LOVE LIFE WORKSHOPS plan its launch on February 7th, 2002 in the city that never sleeps, New York City.

In1989, Dr. Thomas Jordan, founder of LOVE LIFE WORKSHOPS, through statistics and personal interviews, recognized that many New Yorkers are consumed by dilemmas revolved around love, dating, and maintaining satisfying relationships. Along with wife Victoria, Jordan came up with the concept of hosting singles' support groups to help clients identify the disappointments they face in their search for love. Over the years, through running these groups and extending areas of research, Jordan perfected his formula. Evolved to its current form - a unique supportive, interactive and EDUCATIONAL workshop - LOVE LIFE WORKSHOPS intend to revolutionize love in the eyes of our society. Helping people of all ages and backgrounds understand the dynamics of love and unlearn negative habits, Jordan's series of workshops are designed for professional, introspective individuals in the New York metropolitan area. As an alternative to popular motivational speakers and self-improvement authors, session leaders of the LOVE LIFE WORKSHOPS are accredited post-doctoral psychologists, trained to maximize and ascertain progress in the 2-hour period by encouraging empathetic participants to support and openly communicate about their love lives.

A launch party for the LOVE LIFE WORKSHOPS will be held at SPREAD, 323 Third Avenue in New York City on Friday, February 7th, 2003, from 6 to 9 PM. For more information or to schedule an interview with Dr. T. Jordan, please contact Dolce Vita Marketing and Events at 212.253.6878 or via email at Events@nyc.rr.com.

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2006-01-13T22:28:00.000-08:00

God is love and He dwells within you. When you truly love, it is God loving through you. Therefore, it is never wrong to love.

Love means you love enough to do whatever is in other's best interest, meeting the needs of their heart. Sometimes, that is easy and wonderful. Other times, it is very hard and painful. But, love never fails. It will always accomplish the purpose in which God gave it.

In any area of service wherein God calls you to love, yet doors are closed, it becomes a heartache and longing within. You may even learn to be content. However, your soul will never, otherwise, be complete. As it is God who lives within you, it is God who prompts your heart to love. And, He doesn't stop calling just because someone else disagrees, Ro. 11:29.

Additionally, if your heart condemns you not, you have confidence toward God.

But, if man condemns you for following God (Jb. 40:8, Ro. 10:3, Ph. 3:9-10), holding you spiritually captive, hang on. Joy comes in the morning, I Pe. 4:13.

by Joyce C. Lock
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2006-01-13T14:19:00.000-08:00

Kingwood, Texas September 4, 2003. TQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC., "Te Quiero" (I Love You) International as the company is known in South America has opened its corporate office in Kingwood, Texas. Company Spokesman, Alan Barnum stated today that North American gentlemen who are single, widowed, or divorced have "another option" in their quest to find love. The cornerstone of our business is to deliver by hand, love letters between gentlemen of the United States and single ladies in Colombia seeking long term relationships. Barnum went on to say that by delivering love letters by hand TQ can "circumvent the antiquated Colombian mail system." TQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC. maintains offices in Cali and Pereira, Colombia to support this mail delivery initiative.

TQ opened the first office in Cali in January 2003 and the second in Pereira shortly thereafter. TQ publishes a quarterly catalog from which gentlemen may view and then select the ladies they wish to write. Letters are shipped from the TQ corporate office via courier and delivered within 7-10 business days.

Testing the dismal Colombian mail system each month, Barnum determined that the only way to ensure that the mail was delivered was to " handle it internally. " Female members in Colombia range in age between 18-57 years.

TQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC., an International Personal Introduction company Publishes Photo Brochures, Delivers Mail Correspondence, and Conducts Singles Tours.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Alan Barnum
TQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC.
(281)359-0028
www.tqinternational.com

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2006-01-13T04:53:00.000-08:00

July 12, 2004 -- Ahh love... how sweet it is! It's like irresistable, romantic candy! Once you 'get hooked' you can't get enough! Oh sure, we all know that too much candy is no good for you; but, what the hell, you only live once! Right?

Of course, there are many delicious treats you can enjoy that will enrich your life, without causing those painful 'toothaches'! All you need is the wisdom to understand what love and happiness are all about, and the courage to see things as they reall are, so you can keep making things better! But, how can you you acquire the insights and deep understanding you need to really be your own best friend and build the happy love life you desire? Well, let me put it this way. Listening? All you needa do is ask the right questions to the right person, to get the right answers. Now, THAT would make a great talk show!

If you agree, please visit... http://www.lovemagnet.net/lmindex.htm
Phone: (After 8pm Californial time) 818 883-4140

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2006-01-12T20:45:00.000-08:00

December 19 2003--Writer Donna Gould has launched The Write One, a savvy new service designed to help singles improve their chances of finding love online.

"When U.S. News & World Report features a cover story about Internet dating, it's a sign that online matchmaking has gone mainstream!" says Gould, who writes polished online personal ads for those who want to stand out in the increasingly more crowded world of Internet dating.

Once considered a refuge for the socially inept and utterly desperate, advertising online for a romantic partner is fast becoming a way of life for single adults. In the first half of 2003, revenues from online dating services totaled $214.3 million, triple the amount spent in 2001. In the month of August alone, half of all single American adults� 40 million, to be exact � visited an online dating site.

This explosive growth means there are more chances than ever before of finding true love online. But as Gould discovered, taking the plunge into the Internet dating pool has a downside. "Finding the right one online can be as frustrating as searching for that proverbial needle in a haystack," she says. "Success hinges on posting a personal profile that really makes a statement about who you are�and what you want."

Gould knows what she's talking about. The 49-year-old writer, marketing consultant and divorced single mom tried online dating after a friend badgered her into it. "I made a New Year's resolution to get serious about meeting someone, then agonized over my profile for a week or so before posting it," she recalls. The response was overwhelming. "Men kept telling me that my profile was unlike anything they'd ever read," says Gould. By April she'd found her ideal match.

Inspired by her success, friends began asking for help writing or revising their profiles. When they received similar responses, she realized that she had hit on a winning idea. "Not everyone writes well, and even those who do have trouble writing confidently about themselves," says Gould, who also counsels clients on issues ranging from which dating sites and photos to consider to how to initiate that first date. "Women are also reluctant to ask for what they really want, and men often need help expressing themselves in ways women find appealing."

Gould, who in her career has written profiles of dozens of celebrities, fashion designers, business leaders, artists and musicians, is a skilled interviewer with a knack for finding the perfect "hook". Singles contact her at www.the-write-one.com to arrange an interview, and she weaves their thoughts, personalities and desires into a "story" that is unique to them. "When people start to think about posting a profile, they tend to focus on their photo. I firmly believe that appearance isn't everything. What a person says � and how they say it � is what really motivates others to contact them."

Gould considers the Internet's infamous cut-to-the-chase etiquette a huge plus. "E-mailing empowers us to ask the more intimate questions we might not ask on the phone or on a traditional first date." She encourages her clients to be honest about themselves and what they are looking for in a partner. "Getting clear about what you want�and putting it out there�is the key to attracting the right one."

While disappointments are par for the course, Gould says one thing is certain: "The online dating experience helps us realize that there are plenty of people who want the same things we want. Finding them simply takes focus, effort and a little patience." With The Write One, singles can now dive into the Internet dating pool with confidence!

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2006-01-12T12:42:00.000-08:00

Love is a word that people use in many different ways. They "love" their food, or "love" that outfit. But true love is so much more than food, clothing, or anything tangible. Love is and always will be the exchange of care, concern, and genuine feelings toward another person.

The most marvelous part of love is that everyone loves in their own very unique way. The fact that each of us is different gives us the opportunity to love others in a special way and also to be loved by others in as many different ways.

When you love another person, you are giving them the gift of "you." No matter how many people will care about them, or assist them in their life, or make a monumental difference to them in some circumstance, only you can love them as you. Everyone has differences. No one is ever identical to anyone else in every way. Even identical twins have "differences." Having raised twin boys, I can attest to the fact that even if outward appearances seem to be "totally" identical, there are true differences. There is a unique way they smile or laugh. Their touch, or reactions are totally their own. They may share the same physical characteristics to a degree, but they will always be individual in their feelings, hopes, dreams, and in the way they love themselves and others.

To "love" someone you need to love yourself first. No one can give away what they do not possess. The love must be genuine, and not just a form of inflated ego. Any deceptive presentation of the real person is a facade that time will erode and crumble. You can touch lives, reach into hearts, and become a part of everyone else around you if the knowledge, pride, and affection is authentic and honest. With an unaffected awareness of our unique personage, we can touch everyone around us and leave a mark that will never be repeated for eternity. When we realize the impact we can have on others, we must also shoulder the responsibility. If we continue to learn and expand our knowledge, we can teach others more. Taking the time to appreciate what the world has to offer, gives us a chance to help others to celebrate life. Our daily struggle to find true wisdom gives everyone around us a closer look at truth. Whatever you learn or encounter, will enable others to move forward and grow. They, in turn, will influence other lives and together we can impact the entire universe.

The hardest obstacle we face in life is learning to love ourselves. Well, take that first step, shake hands with the most wonderful person, who is full of potential, with no limitations except those that are self-imposed, and will have an impact on the world that will never be repeated. The greatest tragedy is when we have friends, acquaintances, and are considered popular, but we miss knowing and appreciating the one person that is paramount to letting us live our life to the fullest. Without you knowing you, then everything else is secondary.

Take the time to know and love yourself and then set the world on fire. There is never a fear of finding yourself replicated by anyone else. Everything you do or say will be unique and special. You can only be you, and you can only reach out and love others as you. What you have in being you is a gift, but without sharing it, it will never have the chance to get brighter, and light up the world. Share you with the world and it will be a better place for it.

Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 May

2006-01-12T04:42:00.000-08:00

Houston // September 11, 2003----Known within South America as TQ or "Te Quiero"(I Love You) International, LLC, the company today announced the opening of its third office in Kingwood, Texas.

Company spokesman Alan Barnum stated "this office will serve as the �central mail center' for all love letters being delivered between the United States and Latin America. With this center, up to 10,000 letters per month can be delivered in less than seven days.

Traditional delivery of mail typically experiences significant mail delivery delays. Hand delivery of mail circumvents the antiquated Colombian mail system.

"Our Colombian associates provide direct support of this mail delivery initiative," Barnum said. "No other company in the world hand delivers love letters-it is the niche we wanted from day one."

TQ opened its first office in Cali in January 2003 and the second in Pereira shortly thereafter.

TQ publishes a quarterly catalog of women men can write to. In addition to its letter
delivery service, TQ conducts tours within the host country allowing men to meet the
women behind the letters.

"The culture and priorities of these Latinas are very different than most men are accustomed to in the USA," concluded Barnum. "Relationships are forged and mates are found every day by our members."

About TQ International,LLC.
TQ International, LLC. is an International Personal Introduction company which
publishes photo brochures, delivers mail correspondence, and conducts international tours. Current membership includes men and women between 18 and 57 years of age.

CONTACT:
Alan Barnum
TQ International, LLC.
PO Box 6623
Kingwood, TX 77325
PHONE: 281 359-0028
http://tqinternational.com

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2006-01-11T20:35:00.000-08:00

Love is Good!
But is it Blind?
Will Love visit Us?
Or will it Blow away?
I'm so fed up of looking!
For Love!
Do you feel that way?
Shall we say for Today
Though!
That Love is Good!
The Sadness has Passed at Last!
With this New Love
that we have.
So Shall we say
Just for Today.
That Love is Good!

I am a new author and poet. I would love to make writing my career, and actually receive some money, for doing what I love to do-"Write"

2006-01-11T00:31:00.000-08:00

Learn how to avoid being ensnared by the top 10 commonly held love myths.
1. Love conquers all.

Love does not conquer addictions, a violent temper, or sexual indiscretions. Beware of these fatal flaws and run as fast as you can. You'll be glad you did. True love involves two healthy partners with lots of similarities and a ton of commitment.

2. If it is true love, you'll know it the instant you meet that person.

There a lot of factors that contributes to a happy marriage. Dr. Neil Warren, author of Finding the Love of Your Life, suggests that there are 50 helpful marriage similarities. It would be impossible to evaluate all of these criteria in the first instant of meeting a new partner. Take your time! Enjoy the ride!

3. There is only one true love in the world for you.

At the time of this writing the world population is well over 6 billion and growing. Believing there is only ONE true love for you, could cause you to ignore some red flags in order to avoid the monumental task of finding your needle in a haystack. The good news is: there are many suitable partners for you.

4. Your soul mate will fulfill you in every way.

If you feel empty, desperate, and needy before a relationship, you'll struggle with these same feelings after you are in a relationship. It is unfair to expect a partner to fulfill the needs you should be fulfilling yourself. Get yourself emotionally healthy. After all you make up 50% of the relationship's health!

5. When you experience powerful sexual chemistry, it must be love.

According to Diane Ackerman (1990), in A Natural History of Love, nature has provided a powerful glue to help a couple bond during the early stages of a relationship. While the initial chemical thrill of infatuation, can produce an amphetamine-like high. Be forewarned that the frenzy of being wildly infatuated is mercifully short. Allow enough time in a relationship to navigate beyond the dangerous waters of your built-in hormone factory, before making any rash life-long commitments.

6. A fun date, makes a great marriage partner.

Marrying a fun date that takes you to fancy restaurants, showers you with expensive gifts, and is a ton of fun, may backfire on you. These qualities that are assets in the dating arena, may become serious liabilities in a marriage partnership. Be sure your partner's apparent wealth is not a figment of his credit card limit. Be sure that your fun loving, practical joker, and life of the party romantic interest has a responsible, serious side that is able to deal with the harsh realities of adult life.

7. A couple must be a mirror image of each other for a relationship to work.

While having a lot in common is a good thing, it is not important that you agree on everything. It is important that your requirements (your non-negotiables) do match, however. Other differences may actually provide an opportunity for you to grow as an individual and be a breath of fresh air to your life.

8. Love means never having to say you're sorry.

Let's face it. Even Mr. Wonderful or Miss Wonderful as the case may be, is bound to have an off day, or put their foot in their mouth. Making mistakes is a part of life. Having a partner who is humble enough to ask for forgiveness and make needed adjustments will add an element of resilience needed to weather the storms of life.

9. Love is a bed of roses.

Love can be the best of times or the worst of times. The thing that makes love last for better or worse, in sickness and in health, until death do us part is a commitment to love that special person under all circumstances. It is very important that you take the time necessary to be sure that in evaluating a potential partner that your requirements are met. Then choose to love them, even with their remaining idiosyncrasies or flaws.

10. True love feels good always.

True love means sometimes putting your partner's needs above your own, for the benefit of the relationship as a whole. And that may require some sacrifices on your part. Sacrifices are uncomfortable and can be quite painful, but having a partner who you love and loves you is priceless.

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2006-01-10T16:31:00.000-08:00

Hi nice people,

This article is based on a 'small' discussion several more entrepreneurs and I had on Anthony Blake's forum (http://www.ablake.net/forum).

How it all started...

A guy asked us if there was anyone who makes money from what he loves (of course on the Net).

What I'm about to tell you is the more detailed variant of what I told him.

Doing what you love is the ultimate 'American Dream' it has always been this and will last the same. People had always been dreaming of doing living from something they like, what is their hobby.

I'm almost sure that you like fishing i.e. it's by. Now imagine if you had a TV show about fishing. You would probably earn good money from it.

But it as any other show-business job will force you to harvest much time and effort in it. You will have to make shots almost every day, work hard, get there on time probably...

Would you still enjoy your hobby? I won't. The hobby is something that you do freely and when you want and just because you like it and want to do it. If it gets a routine you will not always enjoy it...just because it's something not routine!

So here is a good example of how your hobby can get something you don't like just because you followed the 'American Dream'.

And why don't we 'change' a little this dream. The ultimate change will be to love what you do.

Just as I love what I do. Every morning I get up of bed the first thing that I think of is my e-business. I plan my day, I plan what I will achieve and improve. And if that isn't love... :)

But e-business is not my hobby. It is something that wants discipline and much of it. But however I enjoy doing it!

Find something you like to do but don't ever start doing what you like to. Let me say it easier - Love what you do but DON'T ever do what you love!

That's my philosophy. You may consider it stupid, foolish, untrue, but just try it out and after a year or so you'll see how much right I was!

Please do tell me if you agree with me or no. And of course the reason for this.

Always with You towards Success! Dmitry Nanev
Dmitry@profit-position.com http://www.Profit-Position.com/

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2006-01-10T08:29:00.000-08:00

January 8 2004--If you're single or divorced, and you've been on the dating scene for awhile, you're probably convinced that your odds of finding a mate are a million to one. Let relationship expert, Liz Kelly, prove you wrong by kicking off 2004 with new hope for daters.

You can empower daters to boost their numbers, ego and odds of finding a Perfect Match just in time for Valentine's Day! With over 100 million single adults in the U.S. today...and 50 million are dating online, there has never been a better year to get out there, get dates and get the right mate.

Using her proactive dating strategy, SMART Man Hunting, you can create your own version of the Bachelorette or Bachelor and win the dating lottery. Once you find a few good catches, Liz even has a 3-step Dating Assessment Dance to help daters identify "the right one."

Liz interviewed hundreds of winners who found their soulmate playing this dating numbers game. She spoke with a Casting Director in Los Angeles, who received 200 responses from a matchmaking service, dated 5 bachelors out of the 200, and married 1 - and she didn't even have to kiss a lot of frogs to find her prince!

Let Liz share her dos and don'ts for Internet dating, Matchmaking, Speed Dating, Singles events and how to use your network of friends to find a love connection. By using multiple dating options, singles can increase their numbers by 500% (Liz had 4-7 dates a week using this approach before she found her man). And because of the ego boost benefit from all this attention, daters can avoid giving off those needy and desperate vibes.

The new year is the time for singles to Make Love Happen! Interview Liz for a spectacular show that includes:

� How to play the real Bachelor or Bachelorette using this proactive dating strategy! (the next Bachlorette starts on January 14th)

� 7 tips to boost your dating optimism and help you win the dating lottery (featured in COSMO's December issue)

� 10 hot new dating trends for 2004 to boost your ego, numbers and odds

� From All-Sports Fanatic to Zodiac Zealot: 26 fun "man codes" and strategies that will help you handle any type of man.

� 10 online dating dos and don'ts...plus how to avoid being an Internet Turkey.

� How to avoid First Date Disasters and get more second dates.

� How to read the Mr. or Ms. Right road signs and know when to say Next!

� How to handle dating rejection, and much more.

AUTHOR BIO: Liz Kelly is a dating coach, author and contributing writer to John Gray's Web site, MarsVenus.com. Her work and book, SMART MAN HUNTING, have been featured on such shows as Dick Clark's The Other Half and Lifetime's Speaking of Women's Health, and appeared in Cosmopolitan, Glamour, MSN Dating & Personals and the Chicago Tribune.

AVAILABILITY: CA, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone; available as a last-minute guest

CONTACT: Liz Kelly, (310) 463-4130 cell (CA); (310) 795-1485 office; e-mail liz@smartmanhunting.com; Web site www.smartmanhunting.com

Producers: Call Liz now...Her dating tips are now featured in Cosmopolitan, Complete Woman, Consumer's Digest and Yahoo! Personals

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2006-01-09T23:36:00.000-08:00

The Beatles got it right when they sang: "All you need is love." But, people tend to get it wrong when they don't differentiate between being in love and what it takes to have a love relationship. After "kissing a lot of frogs," hoping your prince or princess will appear, or after a demoralizing dry spell, falling in love seems like a magic potion that will get you through the rest of your life.

Being romantically in love feels wonderful. Your beloved seems like the most wonderful human being on earth. You are obsessed by him or her day and night, the world is a shade brighter, and every love song seems to be sung especially for you. Those who have been in love know that it can be a glorious experience that brings out the best in you and makes you feel as if you can accomplish almost anything.

But, many of you have also had the experience where the feeling of being in love has lead you into a relationship that is diminishing, painful, and has brought out the worst in you. Suddenly, or over time, your heavenly feeling is becomes a life of living hell. How can this happen?

People are often confused by the feeling of being in love and being in an ever changing love relationship. One can be in love but it does take "two to tango." A loving relationship requires that both people mutually care about each other. It also requires five big "C's": caring, consequences, commitment, conflict resolution, and the biggie---all relationships have difficulty continuing without communication.

Caring means both people are genuinely interested in the welfare of and desire the best for the other. To do this you have to realize that the person you love is different from yourself and what pleases them and keeps them happy may not be the same things that keep you on top of the world.

Consequences imply that you are both consciously aware of your words, attitudes, and behavior and the impact or meaning it will have for the other. We all act in ways that are familiar to us. Learning how these habits, thoughts, and feelings will be interpreted by the other, is always part of a loving relationship.

Commitment means just that. You are both committed to your love and he or she is the most special person in your life. A major problem in this arena, especially in relationships where one or the other has a history of being burned, is learning how to "claim" the other and let the world know that they are special to you. One reason married people wear wedding bands it to sing out to all that they are out of circulation and that they are committed to someone they love.

Conflict Resolution does not mean that you are not supposed to argue or disagree. It means that you need to learn how to resolve your differences in a positive way. The idea is not to belittle the other, but rather to exchange your frustrations in an open way and come to an agreement. Both people may be right. It is learning how you can each get what you want, instead of being right that is crucial.

Communication, communication, communication. As the military motto goes: "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." A loving relationship takes work, constant communication about what is wonderful and about the thorns in one's side. Without open communication, a truly loving relationship can quickly deteriorate.

Think about the five "C's" when you think that all you need is love. Check out the difference between that concept and the reality of a loving relationship.

Life is too hard to do alone,

Dr. D.

Dorree Lynn, PH.D.

Dr. Dorree Lynn is co-founder of the Institute for the Advanced Study of Psychotherapy and a practicing clinician in New York and Washington, DC. Dr. Lynn served on the executive board of the American Academy of Psychotherapists and she is on the editorial board of their publication, Voices. She is also a regular columnist for the Washington, DC newspaper, The Georgetowner. Dr. Lynn is a noted speaker and well known on the lecture circuit.

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They met at a dance in 1931, and six months later, on January 30, 1932, were married. I am speaking of my Nana and Pop, (grandparents), who for sixty years were not just married, but were in love. Really IN LOVE.

I have chronicled their love through some very touching cards, (I found them in a box, tucked away with a lifetime of memories), that were shared between them before and after my father was born. Most are from my Grandfather to my Grandmother. He drove and worked and she was home so his ability to buy cards for her was greater.

Five years into their marriage they had a son.
Their love was as strong as ever...growing stronger with each passing day, month and year as you will see.

I was witness to their special love for thirty years of my life, and for four more after the passing of my "Pop" as I watched my Nana's heart slowly die of emptiness. She was literally, without her other half. If you believe in soul mates, they were soul mates in the truest sense.

I don't have every sentiment ever expressed between the two of them, (those are theirs alone), but was lucky enough to find a box of perfectly kept cards, beginning in the year 1932.

1932: A Valentine To My Wife
"I chose this loving Valentine especially for you, Because it's meant for Someone Who means more than others do; and it simply says, "I Love You", but within that little phrase, is a message that will tell you That I'll care for you Always!"
Signed: To the loveliest girl in the world- And loveliest Valentine Always- Love and Devotion, Hubby
Atomic Equation XXXXXX
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1935: To My Darling Sweetheart On Your Christmas Birthday A Birthday Message To My Wife
"There's so much that's dear about you, There's so much that's sweet and fine, And so many special reasons- That I'm proud and glad you're mine -- It's no wonder that I love you so- And specially want to say - That I'm wishing happiness for you- With all my heart today."
Signed: To the dearest wife in the world. A few Birthdays have gone. I wish from my heart that we will spend a hundred more together. From Hubby

1947: With Love to My Wife on our Anniversary, You're Very Dear to Me "I never knew what love could mean- Till the day that I met you- I never knew that life could hold-A happiness so true- And on this day that's ours alone- From all other days apart- I send my very deepest love- To you, my own Sweetheart"
Signed: This message expresses Everything. With all my Love and Devotion, Al.

1948: Mother's Day, To the greatest Mother in the World To My Wife and Sweetheart For Mother's Day
"Perhaps you think that I don't know the countless things you do- To make our home the happy home I proudly share with you. But, believe me, Dear, I love you- As a Sweetheart and a Wife, And on Mother's Day I'm wishing you- The deepest joys in life!"
Signed: With all my Love and Devotion, For the Loveliest Mother and Wife in the World. - Hubby 1932 to 1954: (22 years married)
An Anniversary Greeting for the Dearest Wife in the World "I cherish our Anniversary, Dear, Much more than you could guess...It stands for the day that brought me YOU And all my happiness! I treasure every memory, Dear, Still more as time goes by, And look to the happy future That we'll share, Dear, you and I!"
Signed: I just think it's wonderful. They have been all so lovely. With all my Love and Devotion, To my Sweetheart and Wife. Al.

1954: For My Wonderful Wife On Mother's Day
"Your love is a precious thing to me, A comfort in times of stress, The reason for all I ever do, My pride- and my happiness...And, Darling, on Mother's Day this year I feel as I always do: The sweetest gift that a man could know Is a wonderful Wife like you."
Signed: The greatest of them all. With my Love and Devotion. A million kisses. Hubby

1954: To My Husband on our 22nd Anniversary
To My Husband on Our Anniversary
"This Anniversary, Darling, Is especially dear to me, It stands for precious memories- And for happy years to be...It proves that love like ours Just deepens year by year, It makes me realize even more How much I love you, Dear!"
Signed: With all My Love and Kisses. I only hope we spend many more Happy Anniversary's together. Hon

1965: To My Loving Wife From Hubby, To Mom On Easter Sunday Easter Greetings to my Wife
"You are the Keeper of My Heart."
"You are the keeper of my heart-- If all my dreams came true You are the one-- and you alone -- That I would bring them to; So may this Easter greeting, Dear, One thought alone impart -- You are, and you will always be- The keeper of my heart."
Signed: With all my Love and Devotion, With all Easter Wishes, Hubby (Over) "Do you want a hammer and a peg? Or do you want an Easter Egg? Or do you want the sky to be blue or gray? So you and me can be so gay. On this Easter Day, O' mom, even if sky is not blue, I will always, forever and ever, love you!" Sonny (my father)

1964: To My Lovely Wife On Valentine's Day
"No one else in the world- Could ever even start- To fill the special place you do- Down deep within my heart, And I hope you will know somehow-What I too seldom say -- That I love you more and more- With every passing day."
Signed: To the Most! The nicest Valentine in the world - All my Love and Devotion. Hubby

1965: To My Lovely Wife On Our Anniversary
To My Wonderful WIFE On Our Anniversary
"1932-1965"
"With many loving greetings On the one day of the year- That will always be our very own - Our anniversary, Dear!" Signed: Seventeen to make the Golden- I know it can be done, with the Loveliest girl in the world- Love and Devotion - Hubby A million XXXXXX

1968: To My Wife on Christmas Day
A Christmas Message for my Wife, With all my Love
"What do I wish for you, the one Who means the most to me? I wish you a day that's as happy As a Christmas Day can be -- I hope that the year that's coming Is enjoyable from the start- And I'll tell you again that I love you - You'll always be first in my heart."
Signed: With all my Love and Devotion- Wishing you a Lovely Merry Christmas. XXXX
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1969: For My Loving Wife On Valentine's Day
For My Wife With All My Love
"I have a year-round Valentine - She's thoughtful and she's sweet- Her love and understanding ways - Have made my life complete. She's the reason for my happiness- The great joy of my life - I have a year-round Valentine...The girl who is my Wife." Signed: Happy Valentine With all my Love and Devotion Hubby XXXXXX XXXXX
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1969: To My Lovely Wife, Mother and Grandmother Oh Mother's Day To My Darling Wife With Love On Mother's Day
"First take a dash of golden sunshine, Then some bright blue skies, A pinch of springtime's softest breeze, And add some butterflies. Some daffodils, some crocus, too-- The first ones to appear-- A bluebird singing happy songs For everyone to hear, A dogwood on a mossy bank, Trees freshly decked in green-- Blend them all together for A lovely springtime scene. To; make this season perfect, Add an extra special touch-- And that's a darling wife like you, Who's loved so very much!"
Signed: With all My Love and Devotion- The card tells the rest- A million Kisses Hubby

1971:(They had a Dachshund, like I do now, and that explains this card). Happy Valentine's Day Pop- Your Favorite Hound Dog, Rusty "I may be nosey, but gee whiz--If you're not my Valentine-- WHO IS???" Signed: Hi Pop. You are my favorite Valentine. Rusty, your favorite Hound Dog.

1971: To My Husband on Valentine's Day From Wifey
To My Wonderful Husband
"Please overlook the undarned socks, The toast I sometimes burn, The "new leaves" that I talk about, But seldom ever turn, Please overlook my temper, And the foolish things I do, But don't you dare overlook Just how much I LOVE YOU.
Signed: And I mean it! Hon-- Happy Valentine's Day, Loads of Love, Wifey XXXXX

1974: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MY WIFE
"AT CHRISTMAS TIME AND ALL THE TIME...
There's a special place within my heart, That you alone can fill- Because I love you very much- and because I always will! Merry Christmas to the woman who makes my life complete!"
Signed: Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year
With All my Love and Devotion
A Million Hugs + Kisses Hubby

THE LAST CARD.

This is the last card I could find, and literally, the last card ever given from my Nana to my Pop before he died. He was 86, and she was 89. The road of love is long and full of curves, bumps, hills, ups and downs. As a team, no matter where the road lead or how bumpy or smooth it was, they made it. The road of true love is the only road that never, ever ends.

1995:(My Nana was 89 at the time she gave this to my Pop.) To My Hubby on Christmas Day, Wifey FOR MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND...WHAT IS LOVE?
"WHAT IS LOVE? Love is a touch-- tender with care- A meaningful look-- secrets to share-- Love is a mood-- laughter or tears-- Shared by two hearts-- attuned through the years. Love is a word-- that kindles a fire-- To give you the world-- and all you desire. Love is a faith-- that dreams will come true. Love is wonderful-- love, Dear, is you.
You alone are the one I love- The one I'm always thinking of, You alone will always be- The one who means the world to me. WISHING A WONDERFUL HUSBAND A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS
Signed: To My Hubby at Christmas- Merry Christmas Hon + Happy New Year. Loads of Love, XXXXXXXXX, Your Loving Wife

This is dedicated to my Grandparents, Al and Ellen DuBois, who showed the world that if love is real and you take the time to show it, there is nothing more powerful or beautiful on this earth. Thank you for showing me a lifetime of Love.
Ellen M. DuBois

Ellen M. DuBois, MA - Ms. DuBois is engaged and has a dog who loves to critique her work. She is published in vol.2 of God Allows U-Turns with her piece, "The Angel in the Dumpster". She writes to touch the hearts of others. Please visit Writings of the Heart, her award winning writer's resource site- http://writingsoftheheart.homestead.com/index.html

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2006-01-08T07:22:00.000-08:00

Be Blessed!

About the Author

It is my desire use the gifts and talents that God has blessed me with to be a blessing to others!

Be Blessed!

2006-01-07T14:53:00.000-08:00

2006-01-07T06:37:00.000-08:00

Some form of the word �love' exists in scripture 543 times and is, conceivably, one of the most abused, excused, and misused words in modern lingo, today.

I love your style. I just loved that show. I love the way you fix your hair! I love ice cream. Oh, I love what you've done with this room! I love you in that dress. I love it when you make me laugh.

Let's make love. If you love me, you'll do it. Never mind that I'm sleeping with someone else, it's you I love. You're just stupid - you know I love you.

Some speak most eloquent words of love. Fewer show it in their lives. But, whatever they speak, actions speak even louder.

Surely, God must prefer to disassociate from situations where people misuse words that describe His character. And, wherever He isn't, it isn't love.

It is impossible to love until we (know God and) begin to love others as He loves us, because God is love and it's His Spirit that loves through us (1 John 4:8, 12b-13). Anything less is counterfeit.

by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.

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2006-01-06T14:21:00.000-08:00

God is love and He dwells within you. When you truly love, it is God loving through you. Therefore, it is never wrong to love.

Additionally, if your heart condemns you not, you have confidence toward God.

But, if man condemns you for following God (Jb. 40:8, Ro. 10:3, Ph. 3:9-10), holding you spiritually captive, hang on. Joy comes in the morning, I Pe. 4:13.

by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.

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Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 May

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I am a new author and poet. I would love to make writing my career, and actually receive some money, for doing what I love to do-"Write"

2006-01-02T02:38:00.000-08:00

Learn how to avoid being ensnared by the top 10 commonly held love myths.
1. Love conquers all.

2. If it is true love, you'll know it the instant you meet that person.

3. There is only one true love in the world for you.

4. Your soul mate will fulfill you in every way.

5. When you experience powerful sexual chemistry, it must be love.

6. A fun date, makes a great marriage partner.

7. A couple must be a mirror image of each other for a relationship to work.

8. Love means never having to say you're sorry.

9. Love is a bed of roses.

10. True love feels good always.

About the Author

Life and Relationship Coach, Author, Speaker, Teleclass Leader, & Syndicated Columnist.

Enjoy a FREE newsletter aimed at helping singles be successful in dating and creating a loving relationship.

For a complimentary 45 minute coaching session, call (727) 394-2198 to schedule an appointment or email me at: CoachLovejoy@the-dating-clinic.com.

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