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A Heartfelt Welcome
ARISE and be FREE
Your ARISE Article
Can I Get ARISE Outa You?
Poignant Ponderings
Giving  Back
Will You ARISE & Help Me?



Dear Valued Subscriber,

It's been over a month since our last issue. Shame on me:-) It's the 'good 'ol summertime' of course, but there hasn't been much 'fun in the sun' for me mid-year. Been hard at work here, and for a while even working in the dark!

Speaking of  'switch':-), were you among the 50 million U.S. and Canadian utility gulpers affected by the great Blackout of '03? A thawing refrigerator, candlewax-encrusted tabletops, no computers (except the few hours the battery gave me on my laptop), no water for a good spell and no air conditioning tends to make one a tad cranky, but certainly appreciative of the modern day conveniences we all seem to take very much for granted. 

Strange how we sometimes let our minds stray into thoughts - dark thoughts - that we should never have. Thursday night, the first evening of the outage, the normally optimistic me sat out on my balcony in the wee hours watching the eerily dark downtown Detroit skyline wondering if I would witness the same  smoke and flames I did as an adolescent during the terrible riots of 1967. But gratefully, I didn't.  It was quiet, and very peaceful. No sirens. No noise. No flames. The great thing is, it was this way throughout all of the major cities in the affected areas. Perhaps the world IS beginning to change for the better!

The reason I'm a 'lil late with this issue is not the Great Blackout of '03, but my new, and first print book, "A Large Slice of Life to Go, Please!", and ALL that goes with it's release. Brand new turf for me. We were VERY particular about the final version and a week late as a result getting it to the printer, so we decided to keep the pre-publishing special "live" until midnight tomorrow, August 28th.  The book is now being shipped so if you haven't had the chance to visit A Large Slice of Life to Go, Please! , I strongly encourage you to do so, now. Even if you don't take me up on grabbing my book at this one-time only introductory price, I would LOVE for you to become a part of our Community, submit a review and even become a published writer in the process!

My good friend, and notable business development strategist, Paul Lemberg, has developed a program that is, in my humble, biased opinion:-), just what the world needs. As you may know, I support a children's charity that saves lives in 3rd world nations around the globe. But Paul's program, a registered non-profit, empowers entrepreneurs or those who would become so, in underdeveloped countries, with small micro-loans, to build small businesses in order to support their families and create employment that otherwise, would never exist.

Paul has authored a great eBook entitled "Earn Twice As Much With Half The Stress" which could be selling for big, big bucks, but, he told me in our phone conversations that he wants to give this powerful tutorial away for free and ask readers for donations that will be completely invested in the micro-loan program. What a great idea! If you don't like the book, you can delete it. If you feel as I do about it, donate to this worthwhile program - whatever you can - a little, or a lot. What could be simpler?  For a complete overview of the Cras Tibi Foundation, click here, and to get your free copy of Paul's most excellent eBook, you can download that here.

My mentor and dear friend, and writer of The Foreword for "Slice", John Harricharan, contributes this issue's article. In these trying times I am positive you will derive great benefit from reading "Just Five Minutes Longer." Thank you again Old Friend:-)

Now, please kick back (and if you can't right now, just click on the Print This Page icon at the top, scoop the pages from your printer and take it to bed with you:-) and enjoy this issue of ARISE!

As always, my greatest wishes for your complete success,

Rick Beneteau

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ARISE and be FREE

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YOUR ARISE ARTICLE

The story has been told and retold countless times about the battle of Waterloo. Poems have been written and songs have been composed detailing every conceivable aspect about it. The English tell it one way and the French share it from a slightly different point of view.

History and legend has it that after Napoleon Bonaparte's army was defeated and the Duke of Wellington prevailed over the French, Napoleon was taken away and imprisoned. One day a group of newspaper reporters came to visit. They had obtained permission to hold an interview with the famous French general, Napoleon Bonaparte.

Even though Napoleon was in prison, he carried himself with dignity and looked with piercing eyes at the group of reporters gathered there before him. Questions were asked and answers given. The reporters wrote every word down. This would, indeed, be good reading. They would boast to their children and grandchildren how they stood before the great general on that long ago day.

Suddenly, from the back of the room, a voice, somewhat more gentle than the others was heard above the din. "Mon general," the reporter said, "Tell me why the English won at Waterloo. Did they have a superior army?"

"No!" replied Napoleon.

"Well, did they have better weapons?" asked another reporter.

"No!" was the answer again.

Then the first reporter asked again, "Why then, Mr. General, did the English win?"

Napoleon's eyes slowly swept across the room. The silence was so deep that it was almost deafening. You could have heard the proverbial pin drop. Then he replied, "The English fought five minutes longer."

From the mouth of the great general himself came the answer, "The English fought five minutes longer". Many times, five minutes longer is all that it takes. Times have changed from the days of the Emperor Napoleon. But many things still remain the same.

Sometimes victory is just a few minutes away. Yes, I know, we all go through terrible times. In today's world many of us are faced with crisis after crisis. For most, there is never enough money, no jobs, poor relationships, ill health and the list could go on and on. Of course, there are good times, too, but the hard times usually block our vision of the good times.

When things get really bad, we turn this way and that looking for some help or at least some hope to keep on keeping on. Anything will do--a kind word from a friend, a paragraph from a good book, a stray piece of music from the radio, even a Hollywood movie.

Some people will be there for you, others will turn and run from you, fearing for their own well-being. Still others may throw you a crumb of money, or food and hope you won't ask for more. Be grateful. They do as they see fit to do at the moment. Your job is to just keep on keeping on.

When you are down in the arena and the dust is in your mouth and you can hear the screaming of the crowd, remember, "The English fought five minutes longer." Sometimes it's so bad that one day at a time is too long. So go one hour at a time. And if that's too long, then how about five minutes at a time?

Success is sometimes just yards or minutes away. There are times when the last few yards may seem like miles and the last few minutes may appear to be hours. But if you keep on keeping on, if you do not let hope die, if you have faith in the goodness of the universe and the Force that created us, you will win in the end.

Why did Napoleon lose to the English at the battle of Waterloo? The English simply fought five minutes longer.

© 2003 John Harricharan

 

About John John is the award-winning author of "When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat."   Sign up for his great Ezine: http://www.insight2000.com and check out his top-selling "Power Pause: http://www.powerpause.com and visit his membership site: http://EnterprisingSpirit.com

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Can I Get ARISE Outa You?

Health Q & A 


Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it ....Don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily
allowance of vegetable slop. 

Q: Is beer or wine bad for me?

A: Look, it goes to the earlier point about fruits and vegetables. As we all know, scientists divide everything in the world into three categories: animal, mineral, and vegetable. We all know that beer and wine are not animal, and they are not on the periodic table of elements, so that only leaves one thing, right? My advice: Have a burger and a beer and enjoy your
liquid vegetables. 

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body, and you have body fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good.

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: You're not listening. Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

Q: What's the secret to healthy eating?

A: Thicker gravy.

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO ..... Cocoa beans .. another vegetable!!! "It's the best feel good food around!"

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets. Have a cookie...flour is a veggie! One more thing..."When life hands you lemons, ask for a bottle of Tequila and salt. :-)

Poignant Ponderings

A Creed to Live By
with thanks to jl scott

Don't undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others; it is because we are different that each of us is special.

Don't set your goals by what other people deem important; only you know what is best for you.

Don't take for granted the things closest to your heart; cling to them as you would your life; for without them, life is meaningless.

Don't let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or the future; by living your life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.

Don't give up while you still have something to give; nothing is really over ... until the moment you stop trying.

Don't be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect; it is the fragile thread that binds us to each other.

Don't be afraid to take risks; it is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.

Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible to find; the quickest way to receive love is to give love.

Don't dismiss your dreams; to be without dreams is to be without hope. To be without hope is to be without purpose.

Don't run through life so fast that you forget where you've been; but, know where you're going.


Author Unknown

GIVING BACK

You might already support these or similar organizations, but it's the sad truth that we can never really do enough to help people, especially children. Here is what I support and encourage you to review:

The Internet Toy Drive  
Founded by Anne Marie Baugh and myself, and sponsored by Drew Bledsoe (#11, 2001 Super Bowl Champion quarterback), we are official corporate sponsors of the U.S. Marine's Toys for Tots program.

My WorldVision Children
This is the special group of children from around the world that I sponsor. WorldVision is a Christian organization that has been around for decades and almost every penny donated goes directly to these needy children and their families. Nothing beats receiving a handwritten letter, or even an email now, from "your child":-) You can even buy chickens or cows that get right to these families in dire need!

St. Jude Children's Hospital
My father was a lifelong musician and played piano in bands with Danny Thomas (founder of St. Jude and father of Marlo Thomas) among others during the depression, thirties and early World War II years. Understandably, this world famous research hospital is close to my heart:-)

Parenting with Dignity P
If you are a parent, expecting to be one in the future, or even believe you've done your parenting job, do yourself a great favor and check out this fabulous resource! Drew Bledsoe, his father and family members, my great friend Tom Heatherington and many more have established an absolutely wonderful foundation devoted to the betterment of children and families (Mac Bledsoe was interviewed on ABC's 20/20 this year).

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Will You ARISE & Help Me?

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Thank You!!

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