Small Wonder
Wonder:~~To think or speculate curiously~~To be filled with admiration, amazement or awe; marvel~~A cause of surprise, astonishment or admiration~~A feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration.So what is it about wonder that is so remarkable and valuable? I think when you are experiencing wonder, several things happen.1. You are more receptive and open2. You are more likely to see and feel the possibilities3. Wonder jumpstarts your creativity4. And in a state of wonder, you are very, very attractiveThere are many places and things that awaken that feeling of wonder in everyone who has the chance to experience them.
But we can't go to the Grand Canyon, Egypt's Pyramids, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Machu Picchu, the Great Barrier Reef, or Victoria Falls every day. So how do you add a little wonder to each day? Well, what amazes you when you take the time to really notice it? Just like my elation at smelling the Spring air for the first time in three months of Winter, there are little wonders in our daily lives. An intentional and focused noticing of these small wonders can make the difference between a ho-hum day and one that is full of creativity, amusement and possibilities.It's noticing that is key. Many of these small wonders are things we see every single day. We don't experience the wonder however until we take the time to notice.
It does not take long. Pick anything common in your environment that calls to you. Then focus your gaze and thoughts on that one thing for just a few short minutes. It's a new way of noticing your child, a friend, the spring flowers, the winter icicles, a bird at the feeder, a deer, a lake, the fog, the rain, the sunshine, a patch of grass, or even your pet. Just take two or three minutes to remain focused enough to experience the wonder in one simple thing.
Then get on with your day. Do that 10 times a day and you've spent only 20 to 30 minutes each day calming yourself, shifting your attitude, and becoming more receptive, attractive and creative. Notice how much more alive you feel. Imagine, 30 minutes each day in awe. Now that it itself is a small wonder with big rewards..
Deb Martin is a Transition Coach, coaching individuals to simplify life and business transitions by seeing their brilliance and honing that brilliance. Subscribe to my free e-newsletter, PORTAGE, for insights designed to help you feel and act differently in order to attract what you want, naturally. Please visit my web site at: http://www.portagecoach.comdeb@portagecoach.comInteractive Forms
Why interactive forms? Forms are easy enough to create when they are simple, like search boxes. But what if you need them to be complex? How about changing the forms based on input by the viewer? This is where interactive forms using Javascript and HTML can help. I'll use a simple example on how interactive forms can be useful. The problem I am going to use a business project as an example to teach interactive forms. Imagine that we are creating a ordering system for flowers.
We would like the customer to be able to order a bouquet of flowers. The customer can choose to have any number of flowers in the bouqet from 1 to 6. For each flower, the customer can choose a type of flower, and there are 3 different kinds of flowers. Now imagine all these options as a regular form. There would be 18 options to choose from, even if you only wanted one flower! This would be ugly! In this tutorial we will learn how we can show and hide form elements depending on the input by the customer....
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Lucite Purses - Brief History and Buying Guide
Lucite purses got their start in the early 1950's, when post war technology came up with the idea for a higher class of plastic called "lucite". This material was ideal for use in boxy style handbags and could be manufactured in opaque or translucent color. Decorations were easy to add and included confetti, shells, flowers, or just about anything else you could stick on a handbag! These purses became all the rage of bigger cities such as Miami and New York City. It was love at first site between handbag companies and lucite purses because they could be made into unusual shapes easily. The most expensive lucite purses were made by Wilardy of New York and were showcased in major department stores throughout the country.
Of course with popularity came replication and many cheaper versions were made. Do you think you have found a genuine vintage high quality lucite purse? The best of the designers were Rialto, Llewllyn, Gilli Originals, Patricia of Miami, Evans, and Myles and Maxim....
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Thailand Traveler Innovative Online Booking System by Going Networks Travel
The first version of Thailand Traveler is now online at the related URL address: Thailand-Traveler.com. It is the only Hotel booking system available on the Internet which allows a customer to create a personalized Hotel Plan for a Holiday in Thailand with multiple Hotels & Resorts choice at seasonal rates. A customer can start its virtual Hotel Plan by choosing among a multitude of Hotels & Resorts and according to his/her Travel Plan in Thailand. All featured Hotels can be selected by grading...
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Stake Your Ground with a Tailgating Flagpole
Tailgating flagpoles are the perfect way to boldly stake your territory and show your true colors at your next tailgating party, camping trip, family reunion, picnic or store promotion. Tailgating flagpoles come in light aluminum or flexible fiberglass. They are usually telescoping, for easy set-up and trunk storage. Avoid any telescoping flagpole whose sections don't lock into place; this way, the pole won't collapse when the wind picks up (or when the party gets rowdy!)
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Online Florist Beyond Blossoms Announces New Blog About Flowers
(ContentDesk) October 15, 2005 -- Online florist Beyond Blossoms (http://www.beyondblossoms.com) has started a blog to talk about what else, but flowers. The blog is not just for people who want to send flowers, but as a place to provide unusual and interesting information about all things floral, from flower gardening tips to art exhibits featuring flowers, to fun facts about flowers. With all the talk recently about blogs, Beyond Blossoms...
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Musick & Musick, LLP, Launches New Website and Hires Business Expert Attorney to Aid Those Who Need Legal Assistance
Houston, TX (ContentDesk) May 1, 2006 -- The law firm of Musick & Musick, LLP, has launched musicklawoffice.com to make their legal services accessible to Web users and potential clients looking for legal help in criminal and family matters. The new website features information on the criminal, juvenile, and family law processes, as well as frequently asked questions for each area and general information about how to prepare for court. Musicklawoffice.com also makes each attorneys professional...
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How To Choose The Best Holiday Gift Basket -- Insider Shopping Tips
(ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) November 29, 2005 -- If you're like most people, there's a gift basket or some corporate gift baskets on your shopping list this holiday season.
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