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Here's a joke about a man diagnosed with Schizophrenia with Paranoid Delusions. (Christianity) Enjoy! Man: There's a man in the sky barking orders at us and we need to follow those orders because someone wrote it in a book and if we don't we'll all burn in hell for all eternity! Shrink: I see. So, Mr. Simpson have you been taking your medication lately? Man: Every morning, doctor! Shrink: Well, that's why. Conventional medicine will take away one problem, but give you others. Stop taking your medications and we can change your diagnosis from "Christian" to "Sane." The next day... Shrink: So how do you feel today, Mr. Simpson? Man: Well, I no longer feel that the abusive man in the sky loves me, but now I wonder if I should really be hoarding this much cash instead of helping people with it. Shrink: Ahh, I see... Now you're diagnosed as "Jewish."
Keywords: schizophrenia, paranoid, delusions, christianity, jewish, joke
Here's a message from a friend of mine who wanted to share it with everyone. Enjoy!
A friend of mine became curious about my unconditional love based spirituality and asked me questions about it. These are the answers that flowed through me and onto the page: "So I've been contemplating philosophies on death and therefore life and keep thinking about you. Your philosophy on life intrigues me and I would like to know more about it. I personally have trouble accepting that there is more existence after physical death due to the fact that we experience physical life and birth." I'm glad you're curious about such things! It means you are willing to open your soul up to the realms and possibility of an eternal soul, and that truly is the only way to access and feel that version of yourself. Your heart and mind must be open towards it so that they can flow into it. This is exactly how I found it as well. I explored the realm with my consciousness and then was able to experience it, and I have never been the same ever since. There does exist an ancient spiritual philosophy called the 'Tao Te Ching'. It's a bit hard to explain, so I will show you a video that does it very well! It's kind of lengthy, but if you watch it, you will understand the concept and it can change your life. Just as if anything deep, meaningful or profound is hoped to be obtained on this earth, you must be patient and willing to listen and dwell in one spot of consciousness for extended periods of time. If you want grand and ultimate meaning in your life, I can indeed you be found through this concept of the Tao. So watch this video and dedicate yourself for an hour or so to it! But before I link it, I will do my best to summarize it with my own consciousness. There does exist an eternal sort of 'source' and flowing of consciousness energy. It is formless, and it is infinite. It is everything around you. It is you, and it is me. In this way, Tao is the energy that flows through all living things in this physical realm as well. Tao, in essence, is the sensation and experience of being conscious and being awareness. It is the feeling of being self-reflective and it is the feeling of existing. It is beyond mental activity. You cannot THINK about Tao or understand it through logic. It simply, exists. Such does all things in this reality, simply, exist as they are; all things, at their core, are merely an 'experience'. As soon as you 'think' you know what Tao is, that is not the Tao at all. It is beyond words and labels, and it exists with you, through you and as you. Tao is the flowing of all life and all things. I want you to imagine your reality more beyond the 'words' and 'labels' of that which you use to describe 'what' they are. I want you to instead FEEL the nature of your surrounding world with your soul and very being. For in the end, that is truly all you can do. In the end, all there is, is this experience of your own consciousness and unique soul energy interacting with other consciousness and energy entities. All things are experiences. All things are energy and vibrations. All things, in their essence, are something that cannot be put into words. And so, all things must be experienced to be understood and conveyed to another person in their entirety; emotions and colors emphasize and display this well, as how do you hope to explain love or the color green to someone who has never experienced love or the color green? Any words you could ever use would fall short of describing the experience for what it truly is. Before the big bang, this great conscious source of Tao gave birth to all things, and so, all things are one and deeply interwoven and connected in this birthing. We all share the same source, and that is a fact of the big bang; we are all made of the same stuffs, this flowing energy that is Tao. What love truly is, is the ability to acknowledge another energy-experience and will it feelings of acknowledgement, caring and worthiness. Love, is the sensation of you connecting back to another piece of this source in which you belong to; and this is the most profound spiritual evidence I could ever hope to give for what I am trying to convey. Hatred and loneliness then is naturally cold and horrible feeling to you; it is a pushing away of that source and connection to all things of which you belong, and will forever belong. And so, our journey here on earth is to take the physical form of a human being who is utterly ignorant. We do this as an eternal being so that we can have a unique, extraordinary, infinitely unique and worthwhile experience. In this, it could be said that this reality here is an illusion and a lie as we are in the ignorant state, because indeed we have forgotten and become blind to our true nature of existence; which is to acknowledge and resonate with the fact that we are an eternal and invulnerable being who exists for an eternity; an infinite soul who loves all things unconditionally as we forever flow forward with the source and continue to create and expand the oneness of all things of which we are an integral part of; creating new experiences and energy identities for all aspects of the source to explore and have fun interacting and connecting to. We are all separate but as one at the same time, and the sensation of love is the spiritual glue that enables and recognizes this. And so! This is our existence and what we are doing here within it as conscious beings and aspects of the Tao. We are meant to have fun and adventures for all of eternity! Our true nature is being light-hearted, easy, flowing, and 'light' feeling in general. However, here on earth we are lowered into a state that feels more heavy, dense and serious! As is the nature of ignorance to confuse and surround us in darkness, it takes many reincarnations here on place like earth to finally make our way back to our more illuminated understandings of unconditional love and true existence. There is indeed great hope though at this time of 'ascension' occurring on planet earth, in which the cycle of reincarnation will stop, and all who would like to will be able to end this heavier sort of dualistic earthly experience. If you look around you will notice how much more loving and understanding people are now a days, and that the truth of our true existence seems to be rushing to the top of earth's awareness. Right now on earth is a very, very special time indeed. As technology is reflecting our spirituality, with things like the internet coming to be, love and the ability to connect and communicate instantly has been becoming increasingly prominent with each passing year. So I think that covers things a bit for the Tao! Here is the link to my single favorite video on the internet about the Tao Te Ching. And one of my favorite people here on earth talking about it as well, Eckhart Tolle! He starts out kind of slow, but then he really gets into it. If you can watch the whole thing and keep an open mind and heart, you will be able to feel its truth; your truth. http://vimeo.com/14131095 "I personally have trouble accepting that there is more existence after physical death due to the fact that we experience physical life and birth." Can you imagine and dream of an existence after physical death? That in and of itself may hint to the spiritual fact that you can and do. We are beings of infinite potentials, infinite possibilities and infinite powers. We are, in the end, 'gods'; as we are creators, and what is a 'god' but a being who is allowed to create in the medium of universe making and designing. It is that here on earth, we have purposely limited ourselves at this time for the purpose of having a unique sort of ignorant-experience; and just as one will play a video game within the limits and rules of that video game's world to obtain a unique experience and fun adventure, so too do we do this on here on earth. I quite love to liken this existence here on earth to an mmorpg (massive multiplayer online role playing game), in which we take on the role of an ignorant 'human being-character' in this hyper vivid and utterly 'real' setting of physical existence; the player of this game being your eternal soul and spirit, your perceived reality becomes your one true reality, thus, you become unaware of anything beyond this existence here in your perceived state of ignorance and forgetfulness. Just recently I have watched and the universe naturally led me to this anime about just such a scenario where a hyper vivid virtual mmorpg world becomes one that is to be perceived as their only reality, and it has instantly my all-time favorite; dying in the virtual world resulting in killing them in their earthly existence as well, the only way out is to end the game. It's called 'Sword Art Online', and its story is one that will resonate deeply with your soul and grip you within such a unique and profound way; and this is because it is a story line that parallels your time here on earth, and hints to the truth of your purpose for existence here. If you can perceive your life here on earth as more of an mmorpg and as though you are an infinite player who exists to explore and experience forever, then it allow you to resonate more closely to that version of your true existence and self; and naturally when you do this, you will become more unconditionally loving, understanding and accepting. You can watch it here! http://crunchyroll.com/sword-art-online/…episode-1-the-world-of-swords-606739 Though I recommend watching it all in high quality if you can! Online that first episode is high quality and then it goes down for that site. The artwork itself is so very detailed and breathtaking, and the writing itself is the best just too incredibly awesome and good! I recommend watching at least the first episode so that it can help you to question your own reality in a more engaged and involved way. "We start off as cells. If life were to continue on after death in the form of rebirth, how exactly would that play out? Does our "spirit" as it were just arbitrarily join up with multiplying cells to inhabit and experience another form of life? I don't been to be depressing on morbid so I apologize if I effect your mood for the worse." Human bodies, more or less, are organic computers to house the 'software program' of an eternal soul. We are not bound to our body, just as a computer game isn't bound by any program it runs. And just as you can download a game with a wireless internet connection, and the internet waves float the air in this invisible way as a vibration, frequency and energy, so too does your soul exist and vibrate as an invisible sort of conscious energy. We go to sleep, and where exactly does our consciousness and being ago? Sure we dream, but we become 'unconscious' and unaware to this world, and then only an echo or perhaps small percent of our consciousness remains in our physical body; as I do believe our eternal soul goes to do other more eternal soul type soul activities, while the physical vessel and human-computer here on earth remains ignorant to anything that our eternal soul goes to do; as it is an organic computer bound by the physicality of this earth at this time, and we are in a state of having an experience that is purposely made to not know of our true identity until we find it here within our earth experience! Which is my purpose for writing this message in the first place, to try and help guide you back to your ultimate version of self. And you see how much I have written to you in this message at this point! I am not thinking one bit about anything as I write to you now, I am simply allowing my consciousness to flow out of me, and towards you. It is entirely an energetic thing, even now as I type to you. It is entirely a spiritual thing, as I type this to you. Try and perceive as though you are an eternal being having a 'human experience'; an eternal being playing an 'earth' mmorpg. If you open your soul to this, you will feel the power, excitement and energy of this resonating with your soul and being. It is an inner knowing and depth that reaches out to you; it is a spiritual experience to feel that sensation; don't discredit it as something not so very meaningful or profound. Even now as I type, my chest is glowing and vibrating with this inner warmth of love and soulful awareness. It is our natural state to feel this way. This feeling of eternal soul, connection and love. We mostly all feel this way as a child, but this world causes us to feel 'separate' from one another, as well as from experiences and other energies themselves. This world promotes things like greed and ego and separation mentality. Religion attempts to divide spirituality into categories, and it attempts to rule and control people, or it always has! It is changing as well towards love. My spirituality is consciousness itself. My spirituality is unconditional love. I have strove for it and naturally I have been led to this place I am, and to know the things I know. It has almost effortlessly flowed through me for me to understand and to know as I have willed my being to get there, and you can do this as well. All it takes is your open heart, and your will and intent to arrive at that place. My words I am typing here are not here to 'tell you how it is', my words are here only to try and help guide you to find these knowings and energies within yourself; it is always a self and inner journey in this way. And of course you cannot worsen my mood! It's impossible! No matter how depressing or morbid you may be! I am immune to such things. As I resonate so very closely with unconditional love and my spiritual knowings. "Another question has crossed my mind. It also partially answers the question I posed prior to this. Where did the energy that went into the big bang come from? Since this question has no answer right now, I have to assume that there is something more to the universe than our current understanding provides to us. It has been suggested that the universe is constantly experiencing big bangs. Expanding and then receding to form another one. All matter and energy stay in our universe but change. Therefore death is just the physical conversion of one's self into another form. Like I said, it only partially explains my first question. Once (if ever) we discover the origin of the energy that made up the big bang(s) then perhaps we will have further scientific insight into life and death." Here are a few more questions that don't have, nor ever will have any sort of logical or scientific answer: What is consciousness? Where exactly does it exist and reside in the human body? Why does gravity exist and why is set up in the way it is? I love to use that example of gravity I do! It is a 'law' of the universe, but why? Gravity just exists and just 'is', and it is something you have to accept in that. Gravity is an experience, it cannot be explained by mental thought, and you cannot attach a 'why' to gravity. Our consciousness and our soul is that way as well. There is no 'why', it just is. And so where did the energy from the big bang come from? Yes it has no scientific, logical, or mental answer, but it does indeed have a spiritual and Tao based one! It is just as I talked earlier about the 'source'; again, Tao is formless, it is timeless, and it is you and your being; it flows through you, and exists through you. You are consciousness, and so you are an aspect of this source. You are one with this source and one with all things that have come from it. You are one with all things that came before it, and you are one with all things that will come of it. All things are energy, vibration, and experience. In the physical realm, energy takes more of a 'heavy' and 'limited' vibration and form; but limitations, barriers, rules and laws of the universe are something fun and worthwhile, and again, are so very akin to playing a video game or losing yourself in any sort of fictional world. We exist on earth in this unique way we do to have an awesome, one of a kind existence/experience. This is your true and grand purpose here, it is, to exist, that's it, nothing more. You need not do anything, you need not worry or stress about anything. You need only exist here, relax, and be; and in so doing, you will feel the truth behind these words, and you will feel intensely happy, fulfilled and completed; you will glow and feel warm, and this is your soul resonating with the truth of what your essence is all about. I have heard that as well! That no energy can ever be destroyed, but only transferred. And this is because source, Tao and consciousness cannot be destroyed; it only ever changes and takes new forms. The forms of a bird, a tree, or a human like you and I! It is little scientific truths like that that have led me to my spirituality as well; that and the placebo effect I love, which is the power of consciousness to manifest physical changes and manifestations. And now I don't want you to be afraid of losing all sense of self or identity when I tell you all of these things I am here! You need not ever be afraid of anything, not ever! You are here, right now. You are existing as you are, and so now you can exist however you like in the future. You will forever have your sense of identity and self, if only that identity of human self will eventually change to incorporate your soul-self, which is more unconditionally loving; but your soul-self will always exist, forever and always, and it will only ever flow and expand for infinity; it will only ever continue to understand and have more experiences. Yes, your sense of self, can never be lost. Your sense of self, is eternal; just as the Tao is eternal. All experiences, energies and vibrations will remain as a spiritual manifestation that can always be revisited or connected back to, if you would like to do so; indeed all vibrations and energies will forever exist for you to explore and acknowledge in this way. Nothing is ever truly lost in this unconditional love spirituality and awareness. Nothing ends. You will not end, nor will your sense of identity and self ever end. It can be a trap we can fall into I know! I have felt it a bit before and I have seen it within others, and so I am saying this to reassure you now. Fear, is always an illusion. Fear, is the feeling that you will somehow 'lose' something that is part of you and your consciousness, and I am here now to tell you that nothing can ever be lost! Not for your eternal version of self (your true version of self), not for the Tao. Things, energies and experiences are only ever gained and compiled within this existence of oneness. We all exist in an infinite expansion; reflected in our universe that is not a big bang leading to an eventual big crunch, as we once though, but as recently discovered that our universe is expanding at an increasingly expanding speed; reaching outwards towards infinity for all of time. I have for you a couple more links to explain your reality and existence here on earth! And how science has actually discovered spirituality and these truths within our physicality here. http://collective-evolution.com/2012/11/23/…does-consciousness-create-reality-the-double-slit-experiment http://collective-evolution.com/2013/02/11/…particle-physics-string-theory-and-the-nature-of-our-reality String theory in particular gives scientific evidence to the oneness of all things and this unconditional love and connection philosophy. And now too I will link you to a couple of my own writings to help you understand further what it truly means to love all things unconditionally, as well as how to acknowledge your true existence and live and resonate from that place, rather from the eyes of ignorant human being believing that the earthly experience is all there is for them. http://lightworkers.org/blog/171488/true-and-unconditional-love http://lightworkers.org/blog/179016/understand-connect-love-acknowledge-your-true-reality-and-become-free-illusion http://lightworkers.org/blog/179155/reclaim-your-power-and-true-version-self-it-time-wake-illusion Thanks for reading! From out of the darkness of ignorance and into the light love of understanding~ ***Please share this message anywhere and everywhere you feel compelled to do so. I do not copyright my words or creations, and they are for everyone to experience. I would love this message to touch as many lives as it possibly can, and encourage you to link it or simply post the words anywhere it is you are able to and feel so inclined do so.*** Source: http://lightworkers.org/blog/180604/unconditional-love-and-spirituality
Keywords: tao te ching
The Illuminazis are the Illuminati. And HELL NO they aren't working for the good of mankind. They've enslaved humanity. Their symbol is on all their currency, yes. Want to know who the Illuminati really are? Let me show you the hierarchy first. 1.) Common people like you an I 2.) The government 3.) The Illuminati, The Knights Templar, and The dragon 4.) The Annunaki races The Annunaki races consist of the Draconians, iguanoids, and other reptilian races. The history of mankind has many theories and all of them involve how the reptilians came to power. I still have yet to figure out which, if any, are correct. One of theories that shows the nature of the reptilians the best is this. When the Earth was still formable (not 3D) the humans here were not in these bodies. The reptilian home world was running dry of gold and Anu, one of their leaders, was trying to make its o he would live forever. (Why anyone would want that is beyond me.) Annunaki means The Avengers of Anu by the way. So, Anu had some people come to Earth to ask the people here if they could bring their planet to Earth and mine for gold here. The humans considered it and eventually they allowed Anu and his people to do so. After a while, they got tired of mining for gold all day and night, so they created these bodies to mine gold. They asked the people of Earth if they would be willing to test them out for them and they agreed to. After a while, the Annunaki had what they came for, but they decided not to leave. Instead of leaving, they captured many people from all over the galaxy and put them into these bodies and eventually made the bodies capable of reproducing. (Creating more bodies so they didn't have to make them.) They would catch their own souls when they left the womb. Anu started caring about the bodies he made and tried speaking with the people. The other reptilians didn't like that and shut him up. The God in the Christian bible is really Anu. This is why "God" stopped talking to the people later in the bible. The bible is the biggest single hoax on the planet. Religion in itself is meant to be a way for people to learn and grow together and evolve their knowledge, but religion as we know it is stagnant and unchanging. This makes it easy for them to control you. The bible even talks of demons and angels. Did you notice how much the Draconians and other reptilians look like the storybook demons? That's because that's who they saw when they drew those pictures. Angels were based on light beings and the halo is part of the aura. The wings were light misinterpreted as wings and it comes out of their back. Today, people don't remember their history or what freedom truly is. The Annunaki created the Earth based organizations (Illuminati, Knights Templar, and The Dragon) to carry out their wet work for them on the Earth and other deeds. Those groups created the money system in ancient Egypt and allowed the Pharaohs to create just how much freedom their people have by giving them only a certain amount of money. If you don't have money, you can't buy food, shelter, clothing, luxuries, or anything else. You simply have your body and nothing else. This makes it so your existence is controlled and therefore you cannot truly be free unless you have unlimited funds. People have lost their ability to survive adequately in the wild and therefore they cannot live off the land for the most part. Even if you try to live off the land, much of the land (all?) is controlled by them anyway and you'd need to buy it from them and pay taxes on it. You could build on it with a building permit and farm on it. I think farming the land would involve being taxed too, but I'm not sure. What goes on behind he scenes? Research Monarch and MK-Ultra mind control. Even the organizations have slaves doing their wet work and other deeds. They take away abused children and tell the parents that they will expose the parents as child predators if they don't let them take them. They also have slaves from their own families. If you abuse the children enough, it will cause them to dissociate and thus it gives them the ability to program certain parts of the child's mind while keeping other parts of it ignorant. (The perfect Dr. Jeckle/Mr. Hyde on control) They use keywords to change the person's personality and only the handlers know the keywords as they're differ from slave to slave. One torture method they use is they put children in cages that they can push a button and make the metal cage electrocute them until they get the response they want from them. Sometimes they do it just to show the child that they can. There are things they show the children, like Disney movies. When the child grows up and sees something like Micky Mouse, the personality changes and keeps them under their control. It's not just the mind controlled slaves being programmed. They program you as well. Do you feel truly free in this world? You don't even remember true freedom and most people would think true freedom sounds like a fairy tale. Think of a world without money where everyone loves each other and you can create anything you want when you want it. Sound too good to be true? Well, that's just a short description of how life used to be before they took over the world. Oh, and they make it so you never know the truth as it'll expose them. They ridicule anything that can expose them. If it's grown too big for them to discredit the thing they don't want known, then they take over the operation and make it so that it fails or no longer works. This way they control that too. They often will give you all the details of what they wish to hide, but change critical factors. For example, they will have someone dress up as batman and go to a movie and kill people there. They tell you all about it, but they don't tell you that it was a mind slave that they used to kill people who they didn't want around. This is just some of what they do. Why do they do that kind of stuff? They keep people under their control. They have whatever they want whenever they want it. They enjoy doing this kind of stuff. So, how do you stop something like this? Expose them! Now, if enough people start exposing things about them over time, they will change things about how they do things or they will add misinformation to the mix so people can't tell what's true and what's false. Listen with your heart and never automatically accept or deny anything. (Including this message) Some people don't even know that they have the wrong information. If people start thinking for their selves and wake up, then people will eventually understand the truth they need to know about the elitists and the elitists will fall. Once exposed, people will seek them out wherever they may hide. All of them must go away. (No killing them might not be the solution. Besides, they need karma. Probably the best method would have them be the ones who are enslaved for a while so they know how it feels. Maybe have them be grunts doing jobs no one else wants to do? Once the mess is cleaned up and people become more refined, them they will stop the enslavement of their species and they'll have their karma finished. However, karma should be done by karma, not by people just saying, "Let's do this to them.") To expose them, people need to be awakened so that they start to be in the know. When enough people know, they will talk and the dark ones will mess up and get caught. Those mess ups will cause more people to be in the know and when you wield the media as a weapon and have a mess up in front of the masses, you're screwed if you leak the wrong information. I wonder if Wikileaks is ran by them and they propagated it through the news so that people would look at the site and be filled with misinformation. Question everything and don't be mislead. The purpose of us lightworkers is to shine the light on the dark ones so that people will know the truth. We are the only "secret organization" who does that that I know of. We aren't truly a secret organization, but the way we aren't officially organized and the way that we operate with a common goal at heart, resembles one. Anyone can be a lightworker and the more lightworkers we have helping to open people's minds and hearts, the faster this mission will be completed and the dark ones will be exposed. There are humans and other kin alike in this world and all can be a lightworker.
Keywords: illuminati, illuminazis, dark ones, lightworker, misinformation, wake up
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Understand – Connect – Love: Acknowledge your true reality and become free of the illusion If an experience is vaguely familiar and similar, our consciousness tends to fall into the habit of not entirely engaging with the experience and haphazardly acknowledging it as the same; falling into the trap of preventing new experiences from fully being experienced and living in an illusion of projected pasts, this causes false expectations of the present and prevents us from truly living there. I know, as I have done this a great deal with meeting new people who vaguely resemble a past person that I have met and experienced. The feeling of them may be alike, and so, subconsciously I have blurred the two together to live in the past experience of the other, rather than being actively engaged with this new person and placing my consciousness in the here and the now to explore and interact with this wholly new entity. We do this too not only with other people, but with the SAME person as well; getting into the habit of viewing a person as fixed, stuck and unchanging, rather than the TRUE, always growing and evolving being that they and all humans are! And so we must understand to acknowledge that they WILL change and grow and evolve, as we all will, as there is no other way! Living in the same house and town for my entire life, I have fallen into the trap of perceiving things as 'unchanging' here in my surrounding environment as well, which is harmful to my being in exactly the same way; never actively participating in the here and the now because I have projected the past upon my present and evaluated it as something old, the same and stale, my reality had become an illusion in this way. To break free from this, there is a simple act you can do. It seems obvious at first, but none of us are really taught the importance of it, and so forget to. We do this a great deal as kids, but then become adults and focus our consciousness more on fears, doubts and insecurities, and so we fall into the illusions of separation, rather than being actively engaged in the now and the true reality! "Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?!" We would ask again and again as children until we were told to shut up by our parents, or became conditioned not to do so and not to be curious or deeply interested in the world around us by a society that is structured to not achieve the 'why?' of nature and existence, but instead forces you to constantly ask the 'why?' of "why am I not good enough and forced to compete to prove my worthiness?". We are beings who CRAVE to know the 'why?' of our nature and reality, and we are beings of oneness that desires to connect to and understand all things; not to compete, dominate or manipulate so that we can have control over another, but simply to connect to and understand; for it isn't until you fully understand an entity or concept that you are truly able to send it your love in the deepest and most complete of ways, and we our very cores and essence, beings who strive and yearn to find our way back to our ultimate and true state of unconditional love and unconditional connection. When we stop asking 'why?' we stop actively engaging with our world and environment; we stop striving for truth, connection and understanding, and we become consciously lethargic and let allow a vaguely acknowledged illusion of our true reality fall into place. Doubts, fears and insecurities are tactics of this dualistic existence that distract our consciousness from asking this 'why?' as well, and they keep our consciousness pre-occupied and prevent us from actively engaging with the here and the now. And so, how do we remedy and heal all of this?! Well, it takes a lot of perceptual work! First it is done by acknowledging the reality that you ARE an eternal and infinite being who is merely having a human experience, and then you must strive to live from that place of true existence and understanding; strive to be a being of unconditional love and one who loves ALL things that could EVER be in existence and then acknowledge that they are worthy of understanding and love. Yes, even rape and murder have their rightful place in existence! All things you would consider 'evil' or 'bad' have their rightful place in existence, as they are constructs of the oneness of all things and allow for a unique, one of a kind experience. In the ultimate truth and reality of things, there are no such thing as 'right' or 'wrong' or 'good' or 'evil', as it is understood that all things are unique experiences and constructs of the oneness taking place that are worthy of existing and occurring and taking place. It is something hard to understand and feel out at first, and so I will explain to you how I personally was able to understand this. But before I do that! It is important to mention that by consciously labeling things as 'right or wrong' and 'good or evil', your consciousness is giving more power to and emphasizing BOTH of those constructs! To actively hold those beliefs of 'good' and 'evil' within your consciousness creates a polarity within your being that manifests outwards into the physical world! By assigning 'good' and 'bad' judgments, It creates these opposing negative and positive energies within you and your environment, and it only helps to reinforce such acts and encourage them in this reality, rather than helping to do away with them! And so, as always, understanding ALL THINGS within existence in their deepest and truest sense, and giving your honest and genuine love to ALL things in existence, even including things like rape and murder and the worst of the worst you could think of, is the only way to truly defeat and do away with such things in the first place! But how is it that you can possibly understand to give love to those 'evil' and 'bad' things that take place in this world? Well, first you must remember and realize that you ARE an infinite being, and that you came here to earth in the first place to have an entirely unique and incredibly experience. In truth, you cannot die! You cannot be hurt nor have any pain caused to you, not truly! For In truth, you are invulnerable and infinite! A bit of physical pain can take place, yes, as we are currently 'stuck' in these physical bodies… However, mental, emotional and spiritual pain can ALWAYS be prevented and healed by acknowledging your unconditional loving soul-truths; and perhaps even physical pain can be prevented or at least dulled by tapping into the power of our consciousness, such is the power of the placebo effect and our beliefs; such is the true power of our being and consciousness. All pain and suffering occurs from a place of ignorance and non-understanding, and all pain and suffering occurs in order to teach us why it is what we have done goes against unconditional love; that, or it is merely an experience our eternal self would like to go through in order to learn and understand what unconditional love is. This is sometimes called karma, which is not a punishment. Karma is the oneness of all things reaching out towards you in an attempt to connect you back to it. Through understanding the true nature of something and what it's all about, we can consciously send towards it the connection of our being, and then, by acknowledging that it is worthy of acceptance and worthy of existence, we can then wish it well and send it our love as well. This is what you must strive to do if you wish to become fully consciousness and awakened from this illusionary existence of separation and dualistic polarity, you must love all things unconditionally; all experiences, all people, all things around you… All of it! Know that all things are infinitely worthy of understanding, infinitely worthy of acknowledgment, and infinitely worthy of your love! Getting back to how it is you might be able to understand that all 'bad' and 'evil' things upon this earth are indeed constructs that are worthy of your love, in the sense that they are constructs that are worthy of existing upon this planet as possibilities, experiences and options that a being wouldn't be able to have here while they are incarnated upon this earth if they didn't exist, I will now give to you the example that I had used to grapple with this truth. Human beings, and the eternal beings and souls that we are, hungrily crave unique, entertaining and worthwhile experiences! And so! Sitting around for eternity, thinking of fun, worthwhile and meaningful things to do, we have come up with this concept of 'earth', where we would go to and forget our true state of existence for a short while in order to experience what it's like to be a limited consciousness; for that is what we have here on earth, a short while; even with the hundreds or thousands of incarnations we might have here to find our way back to our true version of self, it is a mere cosmic blink of the eye when compared to all of infinity. And so now here we are! And from this limited state of being, we can't help but ask that 'Why? Why? Why?' about everything around us; even all of the things we knew so intimately and perfectly before, now forgotten and to be re-learned. We are beings who love to compare, contrast and understand things, because to understand something is to connect back to our oneness and become that much closer to obtaining that version of our ultimate self, and to understand something and acknowledge a new aspect of the oneness is our true nature of existing in the first place! New entities and constructs are being spawned into existence constantly through the power of creation, and that is why it is entirely so fulfilling to be a creative and self-expressive person. It is unconditional love and creation that powers the ever expanding infinity of oneness that we all are a facet of after all! And it is here where we can always find our ultimate fulfillment and meaning. We are beings who love adventures and even conflict in the sense that something is 'conflicting' with our current more limited beliefs and knowing, so that we can struggle there for a bit, overcome it, and then emerge with a new understanding and at a more evolved state. No one wants to watch a movie that doesn't have any conflict! No one wants to read a book without any conflict, and no one wants to play a video game without it either! We WANT to rise to the challenge of conflict… We want to overcome, understand and resolve whatever issue might be at hand, and THIS is why conflict, 'bad' and 'evil' things are here upon earth, because humans are ignorant and struggling to understand the true nature of their existence; struggling to understand our eternal truths of unconditional love that we once knew, again, this is precisely why all of these 'evil' and 'bad' experiences and constructs spawn into existence here on earth; for without them, we would never be able to understand why not to do otherwise! Without them, we couldn't hope but properly grow and evolve back to our state of unconditional love. For this, free will needs to be allowed, and for this, 'bad' and 'evil' acts and experiences must be allowed and acknowledged with worthiness within existence. We simply need them there to compare and contrast and give us perspective as we make our way back to our eternal and true selves. Our lives here on earth, in great part, are fated and divinely engineered. And I do believe that they are also being helped along and influenced by our true and eternal versions of self all the while. As I have heard that what has been referred to as our 'guardian angel', is in truth, our eternal and infinite facet of our existence gently guiding our limited version of self towards scenarios and experiences that they believe will enable us to learn and grow and evolve, as well as preventing us from having harmful scenarios befall us that we do not feel we need to participate in, and that has always resonated true with me. And now as we make our way back to that state of eternal existence and unconditional love, our world becomes a much more light hearted, fun, and loving place; a place where curiosity and creativity lead the way in all that we do, and unconditional love becomes a platform for our existence to stem forward from. It is an existence we would all like to achieve, and an existence we will all get too eventually. I believe it is helpful to liken our existence here as a sort of ultra-vivid video game in which our consciousness enters, however not knowing that it is a video game and that we are merely the character that our eternal soul is 'playing' the video game as; similar to the philosophical illusionary world in the movie 'The Matrix', only our ultimate existence we wake up to is is a heavenly sort of state of unconditional love, connection and creativity, rather than one controlled by intelligent robot organisms…! Just for the same reason why people play video games here on earth is to have a sort of unique, engaging, worthwhile adventure in which we can overcome challenges, defeat enemies, grow, evolve and become more powerful and capable, this is the same reason we come here to earth; only here, we create our own enemies and challenges out of our ignorance and this place of non-understanding and non-unconditional love. You see, all of those 'evil' and 'bad' things that take place here upon earth like rape, murder and the like are not constructs or concepts within existence that you could ever say you would rather have them 'not existing at all, because you hate them and are wrong and bad', instead, you must acknowledge their benefit and worthiness within the context of a being who exists infinitely and from a place of unconditional love for all constructs and things within existence. All of those 'bad' and 'evil' things here on earth are like monsters and demons you might face as enemies in a videogame; they exist so that they might be overcome, and they exist so that you might gain some insight and understanding about true and unconditional love by being able to empathize and connect more to your reality here taking place upon earth; they exist so that they might teach and help evolve a soul in some way shape or form, and provide for them with a unique obstacle, challenge and experience to overcome. Strive to align your being with your eternal, infinite self, and strive to align your being with unconditional love. Strive to acknowledge the worthiness and value of all things within existence, for this is what it means to ascend. It is something impossible to not ascend, for you are doing it all of the time! Merely by existing and being here on earth, you are collecting experiences, progressing and evolving. Even if it feels like you are not, I assure you that you are! And that you will all get there eventually, so do not worry! Take a few deep breathes, relax, and just be! Nothing more is ever required of you~ And finally, when you are able to resonate your being with this place of unconditional love and state of infinite existence, you WILL be ascended… And it will be bliss~ The earth and all her peoples are so very close now to reaching a hugely noticeable tipping point! And it is only a short matter of time before unconditional love flourishes upon this planet in the most profound of ways. Source: http://lightworkers.org/blog/179016/understand-connect-love-acknowledge-your-true-reality-and-become-free-illusion
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Reclaim your true sense of self~ Live now as though you are the eternal being of which you always were. Perceive all things from that state of infinite and unconditional love, and align your earthly being with your true version of soul-self. You are more than you're profession, career and job. You are more than your role as a family member or friend. You are more than human. Do not let labels or definitions of any kind define you. You are a being of infinite possibilities and potentials, you cannot be defined by words, and it's now time to acknowledge this. You do take on roles for a time and participate in them for a unique and limited sort of experience, such is your purpose for coming to earth…! But these roles are not who you are in your true, eternal essence. And these roles are not you! You can take on an infinity of forms and roles, for you are a being that is limitless, and all of these forms and roles are open and will always be open for you to experience as you please. However, the time has come to break free of all words and all mental concepts of who YOU are now, and the time has come for your earthly illusion and role to end. In truth, you are not a being that can be grasped by logic or reason; for you are an everlasting soul and infinite being that can only be FELT through love and shared experience to be understood. In truth, you are a spiritual 'energy-experience' in this way, and you can only ever be experienced and felt energetically to be known or grasped by another soul. You cannot truly express yourself or show others who it is you are through words or mental concepts, because you are a being that is beyond the limitations of symbols representing abstract soul thought; words are, after all, simply metaphors to represent experiences and energies within this physicality. The time has come to stop perceiving yourself in terms of words! Just as you can only feel the heat of a fire and its energy vibrating excitedly through the air to warm you as you get close enough to it, so too must a soul's flame be felt in this way in order to understand what the being is all about. And to ignite the flame of your soul and increase its intensity here on earth so that you might be able to easily share it with others is something that can only be done when you UNDERSTAND who it is you truly are! Who you truly are in essence and spiritual nature! Beyond the labels and words of a limiting role and illusion! Free yourself from all limitations this physicality may have instilled within you by changing your perceptions about yourself and the reality around you! You can do this right now if you'd like! It is your free will and within your ability to do so! Strive to get there, and you will! Trust your heart's inner knowing and spiritually feel out the answers! Do not just 'think' and be mentally aware, but FEEL and be spiritual aware as well! Meditation is not something you can only do while sitting still in some quiet place with your legs crossed, meditation is the act of quieting your thoughts and mental activity in order to be in touch with your true sense of self that is solely your own unique awareness, energy, and spirit. It is time now to awaken and to live from this place at all times! Where spirit is at the helm and the guiding force in all that you do! Your eternal awareness and version of self who is all powerful and loves without conditions and without reason! It is who you once were and who you were always destined to become again after all! The illusion is ending and it is time to wake up! Reclaim your power! Reclaim your true version of self! Source: http://lightworkers.org/blog/179155/reclaim-your-power-and-true-version-self-it-time-wake-illusion
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Summer Camp Info
Summer 2013 was INCREDIBLE! We can't wait for next year! For returning families, you know it is the BEST week of the year. And for our new guests, register your child today and come experience why Carolina Creek is the fastest growing Christian camp in America. Our available weeks will fill up fast- register today to claim your spot at the Creek next summer!
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Sessions for our new elementary camp are filling fast. Reserve your spot at The Wild today!
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This contest, held in collaboration with IFC, is looking for a two to five minute film that is rich in content, quality and creativity. Entries will be judged in these categories. Once a filmmaker has the film he or she wants to submit, the submission can be done online in a matter of minutes. All entries must be submitted online at www.youtube.com/timewarnercable.
All submissions are public. Between November 9th and November 16th, viewers are allowed to vote on these submissions. The most popular entries will be considered when the judges make their decisions. These judges are among the best in the filmmaking industry. The judges that will be judging the content of these submissions will be Evan Shapiro, Ti West, Joe Swanberg and Matt Singer. Evan Shapiro is the President of IFC and the Sundance Channel. Matt Singer is the host of the IFC News. Ti West is known for his directing work on "The House of the Devil" and Joe Swanberg is known for directing "Hannah Takes the Stairs". These judges will narrow the acceptable number of submissions down to 25 finalists. From these 25, the judges will then pick the four winners of the contest.
These four winners are to be awarded a trip to Park City, Utah, the location of the 2011 Sundance Festival. With a friend, the four winners are to be awarded tickets to a film screening while at the Festival, as well as VIP invitations to an exclusive Sundance Channel party, where there will be top rated executives and stars. All of this is to come with $500.00 in spending money and a year's subscription to Time Warner Digital Cable and Road Runner High Speed Online services.
The winners for the contest will be announced in December of 2010. Submissions are being accepted between September 15th through October 31. There is no purchase necessary for film submission.
Marissa Freeman, the Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications stated, " Time Warner Cable connects people to the content they're passionate about. Providing aspiring filmmakers with the opportunity to actually create the content- that takes it to a whole new level. We are really excited to see the entries."
Evan Shapiro, the President of IFC and the Sundance Channel had this to say," This is a great opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to showcase their work and experience the inner working for the film industry at Sundance, a festival which annually helps discover and celebrate some of the greatest film and filmmakers of our time. We're thrilled to be working with Time Warner Cable on such a worthy initiative."
Time Warner Cable is the second largest cable TV provider in the nation, offering digital cable, the Road Runner High Speed Online service and digital voice services to over 14 million monthly subscribers.
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If you are planning to take the ABO Board Certification Exam in June 2011, keep these deadlines and information in mind.
April 15, 2011Last Day to Submit Initial Application for Active Candidate Status to ensure eligibility for June examination
May 15, 2011Last Day to Submit Post-Graduate Requirements to ensure eligibility for JuneExamination
May 31, 2011Last Day to Register for June Examination
Register and Pay for the Examination on the MyABO portal of www.abopt.org. Find a Prometric Test Center and schedule a test appointment on www.prometric.com/abopt. You will need to enter your ABO ID to schedule an appointment. You can also reschedule or confirm your appointment via this website.
Today, the American Board of Optometry posted the Initial Application Registration on their updated website!
We are excited to announce a unique service available to our registered members beginning May 3, 2010! We have developed an easy-to-use, interactive Points Calculator! In order to be eligible to take the Board Certification Examination, Active Candidates (see journal entry April 7, 2010, titled Step 1: Submit Initial Application) must attain 150 points within the 3 years prior to your exam application. Let us assist you in determining how many points you have already!
If you are a registered member, please login at optometryboardcertified.com and click on Member Area to utilize our quick and easy Points Calculator!
If you are not a registered member yet, please go to optometryboardcertified.com and click on Registration. Become a registered member and take advantage of the exclusive member content!
We guide you through the Optometry Board Certification process step by step. Today, we outline Step 1.
Register on our website and we will email you when updates are posted.
According to the American Board of Optometry website, applications for Active Candidate status will be available online April 30, 2010. We will provide a link to the application here. The requirements for this initial application are:
Upon confirmation of the application requirements, the American Board of Optometry will confer Active Candidate status for a period of one year.


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Custom Bedroom Mirror Ideas
Mirrors add depth and light to any room in the house. Large mirrors in small rooms can make the room look twice the size. And when hung in the right spot, mirrors can provide more natural light into a room – creating a brighter, happier space.
Bedrooms are the perfect place for custom mirrors. Continue reading to see Mr. Handyman's custom bedroom mirror ideas…
The Accent Mirror
Not only can mirrors provide depth and light, they can also provide a little personality. Just like the mirror below, it gives the room a hip, retro look because of its asymmetrical shape. Custom accent mirrors are a great way to inject a little charm and charisma into an otherwise dull, bland spare bedroom.
The Floor-to-Ceiling Mirror
Custom floor-to-ceiling mirrors in the bedroom are the best way to add depth and space into the room. They're also the best way to get the most thorough look at yourself before a big night out or on your way to work. These types of custom bedroom mirrors are more commonly used on sliding closet doors – although they can certainly be installed on other walls in the room.
The Make-A-Statement Mirror
These mirrors are big, bold, and in your face. That's what making a statement is all about, right? These mirrors tend to be too heavy to hang, so you'll need the space to have the perfect spot for it.
You can never go wrong with adding mirrors to a space. As mentioned previously, they add depth, aesthetic design, and functionality. We hope you now have an idea for your next custom bedroom mirror project. As always, we recommend professional installation of your new delicate pieces for safest results. To find your local Mr. Handyman, click here.
Vanity Table and Custom Makeup Tables for Your Master Bedroom or Bath
Adding a vanity or makeup table in your master bedroom is a luxury within itself. It is a space all your own, a symbol of femininity and beauty. Creating a custom vanity is a great project if you want to add a feminine touch to your master bedroom. To begin, keep in mind the placement of your new vanity table. Dressing and makeup tables can traditionally be found in the bedroom, bathroom, or sometimes even a walk-in closet.
Refurbished antique vanities will give your room a unique flair. To find that perfect antique dressing table, garage sales and antique shows are the perfect places to start. There are so many hidden gems and one-of-a-kind pieces waiting to be found. We like the vanity table featured below because of its versatility and character. It can be sanded down and painted a different color, or kept as is. Install a mirror with similar design elements above, and you have yourself a custom vanity and makeup table. Keep an open mind when shopping — there are so many non-traditional options for a custom vanity. A shelf, for example, can be installed at just the right height to make a great makeup table.
If you're leaning towards purchasing a new vanity, there are many options available. Below is a new makeup table with a modern design that still has that "old Hollywood glam" feel. Remember, if your room already has a strong style or theme, it's easiest to make additions to a room with similar design elements.
The last picture below is an example of a custom-built makeup table separate from the vanity and sinks. We love this for its practicality along with its novelty. This would be perfect for a bathroom used by multiple ladies, as there never seems to be enough mirror space when getting ready.
No matter which style or type of vanity you choose, we recommend hiring a professional for any major installations. To locate your nearest Mr. Handyman location, click here.
Unique Bookcases with Ladders & Bookcases with Doors
So, we might not all have the means to have a library like in Beauty and the Beast…
But there is something to be said to have a unique bookcase in your home, especially with added features like ladders or doors.
Although many use e-readers like the Kindle Fire and iPad for reading these days, physical books will be around for a while. So instead of leaving them in piles on your bedside or in a box in your closet, install a bookcase that really adds to your home.
Whether you're looking to install a unique bookcase yourself or hire a professional handyman to do the job, choosing the right bookcase for your home is something to you should consider for the long term – something that will still be useful and fun 10, 15, 20 years from now.
Where would you put your unique bookcase? In your home office? Bedroom? Which would you rather have…a bookcase with a ladder? Or a bookcase with a door? Tell us in the comments section below.
Fire Safety Tips for Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season
Don't let a house fire ruin your holiday season. Safely celebrate Thanksgiving and other holidays to come with these helpful tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and William Shatner—yes, that William Shatner.
Keep Kitchen Flames and Other Heat Sources in Check
The NFPA reports that there are three times as many fires on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year, and the number continues to rise. Follow this good advice when cooking for your family:
- Do not leave the kitchen area if frying, grilling or broiling.
- Check foods that are boiling, simmering, roasting or baking often; use multiple timers to remind you.
- Do not place kitchen towels, oven mitts, wood utensils or food packaging on or next to the stovetop.
- Save adult beverages for after you finish cooking.
- Keep lids nearby to smother small grease fires; place the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop.
If a part of your kitchen does catch fire, you have two options. If the fire is small enough for you to put out with a fire extinguisher, do so only after telling others to evacuate the home and to be ready to call 9-1-1. If you know you cannot contain it, get everyone out of the house, shut the door behind you and call 9-1-1.
Fry Turkey a Safe Distance From Your Home
The NFPA discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers that immerse the turkey in hot oil. Their use can result in serious burns and destruction of property. It recommends purchasing a fried turkey from a professional or using an oil-less turkey fryer.
If you do plan to use an outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryer, follow these tips from State Farm as introduced by Shatner, who had a bad experience with a turkey fryer himself:
- Don't overfill the pot.
- Set up the fryer away from your home and other structures.
- Turn off the flame when lowering the turkey into the pot.
- Only fry a completely thawed turkey.
- Keep a grease-fire approved fire extinguisher handy.
Christmas Lights – Decorate With Safety in Mind
The NFPA also reports that U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 230 homes fires started with Christmas trees between 2006 and 2010. Among the causes were trees being too close to a heat source, such as a fireplace or candles, and electrical problems. Decorative lights actually caused 14 percent of those fires. These lights also can cause home structure fires. Follow these holiday decorating directions from Mr. Handyman to keep your home from being a statistic:
- Only decorate with flame-resistant or flame-retardant items.
- Use only lights approved for a specific use.
- Inspect them for cracked, frayed or bare wires and loose connections before hanging.
- Use no more than three sets of lights per extension cord.
- Plug into ground fault circuit interrupted outlets.
- Water tree regularly to keep it from drying out.
- Keep children and pets away from lights.
- Turn off lights before leaving home or going to bed.
December ranks as the peak time of year for home candle fires. If the holidays simply aren't the same without candles as decorations, consider using flameless candles. These battery-operated décor items allow you to add the warmth of candle flame to your home without the fear of them getting knocked over and starting a fire.
If you have any questions about how to cook or decorate safely during the holiday season, do not hesitate to contact a professional. Your handyman can even take over many of the decorating tasks to ensure only properly working lights and other décor adds a festive touch to your home.
Mr. Handyman can maintain your home to save you money. One call really does take care of everything on your to-do list. Make sure to stay on top of all your household repairs, improvements and maintenance needs and request service now online.
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Mirrors | Choosing the Best Mirror for your Master Bedroom or Bath
Mirrors are a great addition to any room. They reflect light around any space and add functionality along with design. But choosing the best mirror for your master bedroom and bath can be difficult if you do not have an idea of what you're looking for.
To get started, examine your space and determine what your room needs. Is your space crowded or cramped? Is your room lacking a unique design element?
If you have a small space, or it feels crowded, a single large mirror will enlarge the space. A floor to ceiling mirror display will create an illusion of height and elongate the look of your room. In addition, a single statement piece also works great in a room that already has multiple design themes going on — it will open up the space and avoid looking cluttered.
On the other hand, if your room seems to lack design and needs a unique feature piece, a display of layered mirrors can create aesthetic appeal in replacement of traditional art. This is a great do-it-yourself project and you can give it your own personal touch. Garage sales and antique shows are great places to find unique pieces that can be refurbished. Like the mirror display featured below, different styles and shapes create an eye-catching, reflective creation. If you are having a hard time finding the right mirror, do not worry. You can turn any picture frame into a stunning mirror. Many people don't realize that a mirror is simply a piece of glass with a reflective layer adhered to the back. You can find "Looking Glass" paint at most craft or hardware stores. After spraying the reflective paint to the back of your frame's glass piece, you now have a striking one-of-a-kind piece.
For your bathroom, functionality is typically the most important task at hand. Do you lack ample counter space? If so, a mirror with a built-in cabinet is a great option for all your toiletries. If not, choose a mirror that streamlines with your bathroom design already. And remember, most people clean their bathroom mirrors more often than others– choosing an intricate framed piece may become a pain to clean in the future.
Ultimately, you can never go wrong with adding mirrors to a space. They add depth, aesthetic design, and functionality. We hope now you have an idea for your next mirror installation project. As always, we recommend professional installation of your new delicate pieces for safest results. To find your local Mr. Handyman, click here.
Closet Design Ideas | Great Ideas for Small Closets to Walk-Ins
Odds are you don't have enough closet space. Older homes simply have smaller closets and even modern houses and apartments have only so much room for storage. The key to keeping items organized and easily accessible is to make the most of what you do have through design. Here are a few ways to do exactly that.
Types of Closets
Start the design process by understanding what type of closet you have. There are three types: reach-in, walk-in and armoire.
Reach-in Closets
Reach-in closets are typically up to 8 feet wide but only up to 30 inches in depth. Most often found in older homes, they originally included a high shelf with a bar underneath it for hanging clothing.
Walk-in Closets
The first walk-in closets allowed you to step in a few feet, but today's versions can rival the size of a bedroom in higher-priced homes. Those featured on design shows look more like clothing boutiques than storage space, complete with chandeliers and plush seating.
An armoire is really more a piece of furniture than a true closet. Most armoires have doors to give your room a cleaner look. Adding an armoire to a bedroom is a great idea to expand storage space if you live in a small loft and apartments without a dedicated closet, or need additional storage space in addition to existing closets.
Remodeling unused space into closets
If you need to increase closet space in your home, consider potential unused and unfinished "dead spaces" such as an attic or space under stairs for more closet space. With a little planning, you can turn unproductive areas in your home into fabulous closets or storage for overflow items. A homeowner in the Richmond, Virginia, area did exactly that with help from Mr. Handyman. Read more about how they added value to their home with a closet remodel.
Closet Design Tools to Create and Improve Storage Space
There are several online design tools available that can help with the redesign of a closet or other space.
Rubbermaid offers a virtual closet designer that allows you to make better use of the space you have.
You start by choosing the Rubbermaid solution that best fits your needs based on the type of closet. Next, you enter measurements of the space. You can then drag and drop shelving and accessories to a drawing of your closet online. Finally, you preview your new closet and print a shopping list to take to a local retailer of the products. This tool works for all types of closets.
Martha Stewart also makes closet organizational systems for reach-in and walk-in spaces, with solutions running more on the high-end side. The company will even deliver the pieces to your door.
ClosetMaid offers storage solutions for both reach-in and walk-in closets, as well, with both wire and laminate wood options available. You can customize throughout the design process, as you can with the other two, which allows you to get exactly the closet you want—within reason, of course. Both the Martha Stewart and ClosetMaid tools work similarly to the Rubbermaid designer.
With all of these design tools, keep in mind what you plan to store on the shelves, rods and in other spaces. If you have an extensive shoe collection, make sure you include enough shoe shelves in the design. Same goes for accessories. If you have an extensive jewelry collection, opt for drawers with clear tops that allow you to quickly scan for items.
As with any home improvement project, Mr. Handyman can help. Consult your professional handyman at any point in the process, whether you need design help or simply want the installation process to go as smoothly as possible. Once your new closet is complete, enjoy the easy access you now have to whatever you need at a given moment.
Mr. Handyman can maintain your home to save you money. One call really does take care of everything on your to-do list. Make sure to stay on top of all your household repairs, improvements and maintenance needs and request service now online.
Repair. Improve. Maintain. One call does it all!
5 Things You Can Fix With Everyday Stuff (That You Already Have)
Squeaky door? Scuff marks on the floor? Nail hole in the drywall?
We know these nuisances can grate on your nerves. So we thought Mr. Handyman could offer a little friendly advice and show you five things you can fix with everyday stuff you have lying around your home – no handyman required.
Entertainment Center Ideas for Custom & Built-In Units
Sometimes there is nothing better than sitting down in your favorite chair or spot on the couch, putting your feet up, and tuning in just in time for your favorite TV show…
But is your flat screen TV just floating on the wall? Or sitting on a table? Or does it look something like this…
What if you had a custom, built-in entertainment center that was perfect for your living space?
Pinterest is a great place to look for entertainment center ideas. Want something simple and sophisticated or intricate and complex? Pinterest would be a great place to start thinking about what you want. Mr. Handyman has created an entertainment center board on Pinterest loaded with ideas along the spectrum. Would you ever consider going with this Grecian theme…?
Did you buy an awesome entertainment center from IKEA or your local furniture store but once you got home and opened the box, realized you might need a little help putting it together?
Mr. Handyman also specializes in furniture assembly, including entertainment center assembly. And the more complicated the better! We're not afraid of confusing directions and multiple parts!
Be sure to check out Mr. Handyman entertainment center board on Pinterest. Let us know which one is your favorite.
Home Security | Tips to Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
Keeping a safe and secure home is one of the most important things you can do. Without security and peace of mind, all the hard work and love you put into creating a home can be taken from you. With the majority of break-ins happening during the day, it is important your house is secure at all times.
The first step to securing your home can be taken before you move in. Make sure the locks on your new house are changed pre move-in as you never know who had access to the house under prior owners. Moving forward, make sure anyone you give a key to in the future is trustworthy and responsible. This includes housekeepers, neighbors, friends, and anyone else who might need to get into your house.
Many people hide an extra key around their home in case of emergencies. If this pertains to you, be smart about your hiding place of choice! Pulling the classic "key under the doormat move" will leave you feeling foolish if something ever happened while you were away. By leaving your house key in an obvious place, you're basically inviting an unwanted guest into your home and giving them access to your valuables.
The next step to protecting your house, valuables, and most importantly your family, is to make sure your points of entry are secure. Forced entries, such as a kicked in door, are the most common types of break-ins. Doors and locks are two extremely important pieces to preventing a forced entry into your home. This is an area where choosing the cheaper alternative can come back to bite you. Invest in a solid wood or metal door with a strong lock and deadbolt. Another important component of a strong door is a strong strike plate. Believe it or not, the best lock in the world will fall short if you have a weak strike plate. Strike plates can be purchased separately from any local hardware store for around $10 and are relatively easy to install.
Once you have a secure door and lock, use it! Many people only use their deadbolt at night which can be a huge mistake. As mentioned, the majority of break-ins happen during the day so using your deadbolt can mean deterring a burglar while you are at work. Again, your locks only work when they are used!
New security technologies are finding a more dominant presence private homes. However, thumbprint technology and passcode initiated locks don't always equate to better protection. As tested by consumer reports, many locks, including hi-tech security locks can be disabled with a simple drill. Do your research before purchasing a lock system.
When you're away, make sure your vacant house isn't apparent to the world. Set your outside and inside lights on a timer as to simulate human activity. This will deter suspicious people from preying on your house while you are away.
And finally, the most important aspect to keeping your house secure is to be aware! Consciously making the decision keep your doors locked, being aware of your surroundings, and noticing anything out of the norm can become the most useful tools in the security of your home.
To ensure maximum results from your new doors and locks, contact your local Mr. Handyman here for professional advice and installation.
Making a purchase to buy a flat screen TV can be confusing. What size TV should you purchase? What type of screen would work better, Plasma or Liquid crystal display (LCD)? These are all good questions but here is a bigger one, where should your new TV go and how are you going to install it? Many people choose to mount their TV to the wall because it is pleasing to the eye and creates more floor space. We agree! However, mounting a TV on the wall may be harder than it looks. Here are the basics installation steps to know before you started or decide to hire a Handyman:
Step #1
Determine where and how high on the wall you will be mounting your TV. A good tip is to use painters tape to layout the size of your TV on the wall opposed to marking the dimensions will a pencil or pen. This will allow you to visualize the placement of the TV and provide a clear template to secure the TV to the wall with a wall mount kit.
Step #2
Use a stud finder to determine and mark the studs within the framing of your TV. Once the studs have been determined use a wall mount kit to secure the wide bracket plate to the wall and attach your TV to the mounting arms. The mounting arms lock onto the bracket plate, securing the TV to the wall. If you have metal stud framing, brick or other materials you will want to contact a professional since there are special methods used to secure a TV to these surfaces.
Step #3
Now that your TV is mounted you may want to hide the cables from your TV to your AV equipment. Using your stud finder make sure to know where the framing is from your TV wall mount to your AV equipment. Mark a spot to drill a hole below or next to your wall mount that is approximately 2-3 inches from the stud. Next, mark a second spot to drill a hole next to your AV equipment that is approximately 8 inches off the floor. The top mark should run in a straight line vertically down the wall to the second mark. Then use the stud finder to assure that there are no obstructions in the wall from the top mark to the bottom mark. Now you can drill or cut the holes that have been marked and carefully drop the cables from the TV to the AV equipment.
If these steps seem outside of your comfort zone you may want to consider calling a professional handyman to get the job done right!
Mr. Handyman can maintain your home to save you money. One call really does take care of everything on your to-do list. Make sure to stay on top of all your household repairs, improvements and maintenance needs and request service now online.


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Yes. Based on nature of your business, customers may need to interact with you privately. Social media isn't efficient for private communications. | |||||
I'll only contact a company "directly" using their contact information on their own website. Social media is great - but for different purposes. | |||
I personally like contact forms on websites, makes things really simple and there will always be customers who appreciate that. | |||
Have you been out there in the real world? Not "everyone is on Facebook". There are many people who don't use Facebook, Tweeter and other social media. If you remove the direct contact option, then they won't be able to contact you and will move on to the next company. Keep the contact form. It will outlive Facebook, Tweeter and the rest of that band. | |||
Yes, many people would like to speak with you. Facebook isn't a place where you can ask the company privately. You may publish your corporate contact email and/or phone number instead of a contact form. The latter is often used as a simple spam shield. | |||
We thought it wouldn't matter. We had a Facebook, twitter, etc. we added a contact form and have gotten several sales leads from it. Depending on who your potential customers are, it can help. It's not hard to do, so you should just have one. | |||
It's probably a good idea to have a more formal communication model, but social media can certainly play a huge role for short and casual conversations. It's not difficult to find or create a contact form, and they are often central components to certain businesses such as web design companies that allow the submission of project requests and businesses that expect their customers to use a (customized and enhanced) contact form to schedule appointments. Quite simply, contact forms are generally easy to implement and worth the small effort. | |||
Yes. Personally I prefer direct email address than contact form. If I wrote some message to website owner, then I have all information in my email box. Like other said. Social channels are dedicated to other purposes. | |||


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By Andrea Plaid
Taking a break from the Crush column to review one of my favorite kinds of movies–documentaries–but I promise to include a Crush alum to keep some continuity!
So, let me keep my promise: I saw CrushR Raj Patel in a celebrity-powered version of Food, Inc., the well-regarded exposé on the effects of agribusiness and the US government subsidizing it on people living in this country and Latin America, the other night. The documentary, called A Place At The Table–as powered by Top Chef's Tom Colicchio (and co-directed and produced by Colicchio's spouse Lori Silverbush), actor Jeff Bridges, and musicians T Bone Burnett and The Civil Wars–takes Food, Inc.'s initial nugget of criticism on how agribusiness and its federal subsidies helps create food insecurity to create a solid framework on exactly how it's done, from the Reagan-era dependence on food charities to fill in the needs of food-insecure USians as the administration cut federal spending on food programs (the film states that the US had 200 food banks in 1980 but now there are 40,000 food banks, soup kitchens, and pantries) to pricing many people living in this country out of being able to get healthy food (according to the film, the relative price of fresh fruit and vegetables has gone up by 40% since 1980, while the price of processed foods has gone done by about the same percentage) to business policies (like the fact, says the documentary, that we subsidize the basic ingredients in processed foods but don't subsidize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains because the producers tend to be small producers as well as food suppliers and business owners determining that it's simply not cost-effective to make fresh produce available to certain locations because they're considered "out of the way").
A Place at the Table also goes for human depth to explain the current the broken food system instead of Food, Inc.'s epic expanse of the system. A Place actually centers its stories on poor women and girls of color and a poor white girl: Barbie Izquierdo, a single Latina mother of two under-5-year-old children living in Philadelphia who fights to change the food system while helping others navigate the current bureaucracy to get themselves food and trying to secure food for herself and her family; Rosie, a white 5th grader living in Colorado whose family depends on their church's charity and neighbors to feed themselves; Tremonica, a Black 2nd grader who lives in Mississippi whose being overweight, the film states, is due to the processed foods her store-manager mom can afford on her limited earnings. (Keep that last phrase in your mind. I'll come back to that.) Buttressing their stories with the facts and stats are food-justice experts and activists like Colicchio, Bridges, and Patel, who not only break down how and why the food system is so broke down but reframes the questions and answers about the lack of food. Patel sums it up:
Is it that the people are going hungry because of a shortage of food? No, it is not. The reason people go hungry is not because of a shortage of food, [but] it's because of poverty. Then, all of a sudden, you're in a different question. You're not asking why is there insufficient food, which is this sort of beneficient question, but it turns out to be why people are poor–and right there, you're in a political question…and one that's far more difficult to answer and involves asking questions about power and about class and about inequality and the persistent inequality in this country. And that's a much harder question to ask than the question about is there enough food in America, to which the answer is clearly yes.
Our legislators only think of the cost of hunger in America as being what it is that they spend on food stamps, but the genuine cost of hunger of America is way, way higher.
Bookending the film are richly colored, sweeping sea-to-shining-sea montages accompanied by Burnett's and The Civil Wars' Americana music, which invites the viewer to the circle of agitating for food justice for the sake of everyone living in various parts of this land.
However, for Place's considerate framing of the interconnected systemic issues of food justice, it still shares a deep flaw with Food, Inc.: the need to promulgate the disproven equation of poor diet = obesity = disease and, in A Place, visually ties it with only Black people's bodies. In the film, there's Tremonica expressing the wish that she'll be able to run and jump with her classmates, a Black doctor and patient discussing his weight and diabetes (as evidenced by his swollen leg), and an extended shot of visually overweight Black people walking down the street as the factoid about Mississippi being number #1 in childhood obesity flashes on the screen. The equation rubs me the wrong way, but I checked my reality with Senior Editor Tami Winfrey Harris. She said:
Fat does not equal sick.
We need to unhook obesity from health. Poor diet may equal illness, but fatness doesn't always equal poor diet or illness. I think our food system is jacked up, which leads to many of us being unhealthy. But you cannot tell whether someone is healthy or not by whether or not they are fat. I think a big reason we cannot make American's healthier is that we insist on hooking health to body size…and body size influenced by out-of-wack mercurial beauty standards.
And the film doesn't even begin to address the role of the beauty standard in food justice.
Tami concluded:
Bottom line: One reason Americans are unhealthy is that we cannot have a conversation about food and diet without the specter of fat bias, disinformation, and corporate interests fucking the whole thing up! Oh…and our shitty healthcare insurance system.
But, then, Tami added this piece of feminist analysis that is missing in the film:
Women have long been saddled with being primary preparers and servers of food in households. Now more women are working "the second shift"–that is working out of the house then coming home and caring for house and home. (Of course, WoCs and poor [white] women have been doing this.) We are over-burdened and still responsible for feeding folks and convenience foods make that possible.
A lot of folks who genuflect to "slow food" and "cook like your grandmother did" don't take into account who is cooking…or that after I work all damn day and commute from the city to the 'burbs, I don't have time to lay out a meal like my grandmother did…neither does the single mom working two jobs.And they make cooking this way–"healthy"–and keeping "healthy" (i.e. skinny) a moral imperative that ends up shaming people.
Haven't seen this documentary yet, but THANK YOU for this excellent piece. The food justice movement needs to keep stepping up its game.
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