Encouraging Blossoms of Achievement

The tiny dogwood sapling was only a twig when my mother planted it years ago. At age four, with a red wagon and bucket, I was happy to carry water to anything that grew, even to the full grown, flowering apple trees in my grandfather's orchard.Thrilled with the promise of a flowering dogwood, I happily nourished the new sapling with both water and anticipation. Yet weeks later, to my naive impatience, there were no flowers.Greek philosopher Epictetus, said, "No great thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen."Eventually, we get back what we give away.

Today, after caring for my dogwood tree year after year, it brightens the spring with glorious blossoms and flowers.There is the potential for beautiful blossoms within each unique human being. Like the myriad varieties of flowering plants, some will bloom early, some later.Both are on schedule. Yet people need inner confidence, faith, and the nourishment of encouragement to thrive.Ask yourself: "How can I give to a special person, my belief in their potential? When the blossoms open, what will they look like?"By sharing with others our faith in their abilities, we nourish their hopes and dreams. We begin to see our acknowledgments mirrored back with magnificent blossoms and abundant fruit. Those we care about will grow to realize their potential, and nourish others with their joy, faith and self-confidence.One of my favorite quotes was written by Ralph Waldo Emerson who said, "Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it."As Mr.

Emerson suggested, take the action, speak the words, and think with vision, faith and conviction. When the time is right, the blossoms you're envisioning now will open. They will be beautiful..

Steve Brunkhorst is a professional life success coach, inspirational writer, and the creator of "Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets of Inspiration." Great stories, motivational insights, and inspiring thoughts make Achieve! a favorite micro-zine of entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to reach a greater level of achievement. Visit Steve's site by clicking to http://AchieveEzine.com

Beastie Boutique - Pet Pampering

The Boutique is continually growing and is always seeking out the newest fashionable products to pamper pets, including, collars and leads, beds, armoires, apparel, feeding dishes and additional breed specific items. Gourmet gift baskets for dogs and cats are available as well.
The purchasing department has sought out distinctive gift items to create a memorable gift in which the consumer can purchase as corporate gifts or give to family and friends.
You can either order a basket listed on-line or call for special orders. The boutique features items from such companies as lu lu jane (of Paris, London, New York), Les Pooch, Chez Puppy, Haute Diggity Dog, George, Castor & Pollux, Izzy Yum Yums, Best Friends, and Douglas Cuddle Toys.

About Beastie Boutique:The gift basket portion of our business, known as Beastie Baskets, was originated in Plano Texas.
Recently purchased by Roger and Kristina McLeskey it is now operated in the Pacific Northwest. Beastie Boutique - Pet Pampering
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Mangosteen: The Forbidden Fruit

Xanthones are rare chemical compounds with incredible medicinal properties. Mangosteen, curretnly, contains 40 different known Xanthones. They have been rigorously examined by medical and pharmaceological researchers.Dr. J. Frederick Templeman, after extensive studies and personal and patient use, said: "I'm convinced that Mangosteen will, without doubt, be the most successful food supplement ever."Dr.

James Duke, a renowned enthobotanist who worked for 35 years for the USDA, established a data base with over 130 amazing Mangosteen properties and health benefits.
A few of them are:Anti-Alzheimer's & Parkinsons and other forms of dementia; anti-depressant & anti-anxiety; lowers blood fat & high blood pressure; normalizes blood sugar (a god-send for diabetics & hypoglycemics); prevents gum disease; relieves bronchitis; prevents and arrests fungus; lowers fever; prevents glaucoma and cataracts; alleviates menstrual problems; anti-bacterial & anti-viral; effective against...

Mangosteen: The Forbidden Fruit
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Easter Party Ideas

er Party Ideas?by: Rachel WebbEaster marks the start of spring and is a sacred holiday for Christians throughout the world as it signifies when Jesus Christ was resurrected from the grave to live again. But where did the Easter bunny and eggs fit into the Easter tradition? The rabbit and eggs were actually symbols of fertility, immortality and new life to commemorate Christ's resurrection. In Germany, colored eggs were left in children's baskets and the custom was brought to America with German immigrants in the later 19th century. Easter can be a fun time of year to celebrate the renewed growth of spring no-matter what religious beliefs you may have. Here are some idea's to use for an Easter celebration party.

TABLE DECORATIONS Turn a recycled white sheet into a spectacular Easter tablecloth by sponge painting bunnies, baskets and eggs in bright spring colors. Be sure to use textile paints so the tablecloth can be washed and used another year. Fabric paints are also...

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