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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 almost 4 months in between issues. Truly, I apologize for this
long delay and
hope you somehow missed hearing from me. I've heard from so many of
you asking what was going on and my heart was warmed:-) I decided that some sort
of explanation was in order but first . . .
. . . belated Merry
Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Valentine and St. Paddy Days - all
the holidays I missed being in touch with you!:-)
It seems at times
during our lives that
our plate is filled with what seems like 'more than we can
handle'. The past half year sure seemed
that way to me at times. I have something brand new to share with
you in this issue, and in it's presentation and in order to convey
how simply powerful this really is, I decided to let you know
exactly what was on my plate in the last part of last year and the
first part of 2004.
In the November 4th
issue, I shared with you the fact that I had quit smoking. That
hasn't changed but what has is that I decided to make this
same 'miracle' available to smokers out there both on and off
the Internet. From November '03 until now, I've been working with
the creator of the clinic program, Rick Saruna, and my longtime
music partner, Larry Thompson creating a digitized program so that
anyone with a computer can quit smoking - for life!
While in the midst of
putting this major project together my personal saga really begins,
which only served to further fortify my belief in what is now
called The
Quit Smoking Right Now Program. Hopefully you will read my
story on the main page and if nothing else, see why I have been a
stranger these past months!
But I hope you will do
more and pass this site along to everyone you know who still smokes.
We also have an
affiliate program if you want to earn generous
commissions:-)
The article this issue
was written by none other than my great friend, John Harricharan,
whom I am blessed to have in my life and who was a great source of
support for me these past few months. It falls right into line with
the theme of not only surviving, but thriving during the trying times in
our lives. I encourage you to spend a few minutes to read his
as-always, great advice in A Matter of Inspiration.
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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YOUR
ARISE ARTICLE
A Matter of
Inspiration
by John Harricharan
Legend has it that Robert the Bruce of Scotland was
losing the battle and he barely escaped with his life. His soldiers were hard pressed to keep up the fight as
many were wounded and dying. The Bruce, tired, dismayed and broken-hearted found a hidden cave where he took
refuge.
He threw down his sword and sat to rest a while. Gloomy thoughts filled his mind and he
reflected on the insurmountability of the task he had tried to accomplish. Perhaps Scotland would never be free -- at
least not in his lifetime. Perhaps he should abandon all efforts, give it up and lead an obscure life as a
fugitive.
As these thoughts raced through his mind, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a tiny spider trying to
climb a strand of web that extended from the top of the cave almost to the floor. Up went the spider and just a
few feet from the top, it slipped and fell all the way down.
Over and over again the spider repeated the process as the exhausted Bruce watched, fascinated by the
perseverance of the little life form. Once again the spider climbed, this time almost reaching the top.
Again it slipped and fell to the floor of the cave.
Now with rapt attention, Robert the Bruce watched to see its next move. A few more tries and finally, with
one quick dash, the spider reached the ceiling.
The Bruce slowly got up, picked up his sword, cleared the depressing thoughts from his mind and went back
into the battle, inspired by the strength, will and perseverance of such a tiny creature as a spider. The
rest is history. The battle was won and the Bruce was, once more, the triumphant, gallant leader of his
people.
There are times when everything in life seems dark and dreary. There are those times when we feel we are
totally unable to take the next step or to even move one inch. These are precisely the times when we most
need inspiration.
Why inspiration? It helps recharge our energy when all seems hopeless. It gives us encouragement when our
"spiritual well has gone dry".
The dictionary gives different meanings to the word, "inspiration". But I think "inspiration" actually means
divine messages from the Universe. There are many sources of inspiration and I want to list a few of them
below.
1) Nature -- In the middle of the worst crisis, we could take a few minutes to clear our
minds and look up to the sky or the stars. A little walk in the park or
in the woods will do wonders for the body, mind and spirit. Breathe in the fresh air, watch the ripples on
a pond or river, get inspired by the sheer magnificence of Nature.
2) Music -- Listen to some music you really like. The sound will take your mind to another place and you'll
find that miracles can occur.
3) Books and tapes -- Spend a little time absorbed in a good book. And I don't mean just self-help or spiritual
books. It could be any book that engages your mind and thoughts. For example, when things seem really gloomy
to me, I'd read one of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan tales. For me, that works. For you, it might mean a
totally different type of book.
And audio tapes, CD's, video tapes and DVD's have been a wonderful gift from technology. Just the other day I
watched the movie, Richard Bach's "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" on my video player. Shortly thereafter, I
watched the western movie, "They Call Me Trinity" on my DVD player. Talk about being recharged! I was able to
face the seeming impossible and come out smiling.
4) Friends -- We are fortunate if we have a few good friends. Somebody once asked me if I told my friends
about something I was very involved with. I smiled and answered, "Yes, I told them all -- both of them." Real
friends are few and far between, but they can be a tremendous help to you by just being there and
listening.
There are other sources of inspiration and I am sure you can come up with your own list that works for you.
For example, take a long drive, go fishing, bake some cookies, paint a picture or make some pottery. The
point is simple. Use all the sources of inspiration available to get you through your tough times -- to
help you, not only to overcome but to prosper.
Remember, the Universe is on your side. Just give it a chance to show its magnificence in your life. Happiness
should always be our most important goal. All else is secondary. Lift up your eyes and look beyond your
troubles. Perhaps you'll see a whole new, beautiful day
dawning for you. It's there. Go for it.
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FIVE TIPS TO HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY
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Here are five tips to help you along the way:
1) If you normally put on your left shoe first before you go out, try to put the right one on first for the
next seven days. Of course, if you usually put the right one on first, reverse the process. Then every
week, reverse the procedure. This little exercise will force you to create new memory paths in the mind and
make it a bit easier for you to accept change.
2) Try sitting still for a few minutes, once or twice or even three times a day. During this period, let your
mind wander to clouds floating across the skies. This will get you accustomed to changing focus. And clouds
are lovely things, they imply freedom from worries.
3) Everyday, no matter how busy you are, make it a habit to read at least one page from a good book.
4) Relax before going to sleep. Do not take the day's anxieties to bed with you. If you relax, your dreams
will start providing you with important information, which will be useful in your waking life. Dream time is
as important as waking time.
5) Smile at someone at least once a day, even when you don't feel like smiling. And then, if the opportunity
arises, say something encouraging to another person who seems to need it.
These five tips are simplicity itself, but if you make them a habit, you'll find your days becoming less
stressful and more productive.
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MORE QUOTES TO REMEMBER
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"I learned . . . that inspiration does not come like a bolt, nor is it kinetic, energetic striving, but it
comes to us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance
to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness."
--Brenda Ueland
"I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled [poets] to write their poetry, but a kind of instinct or
inspiration, such as you find in seers and prophets who deliver all their sublime messages without knowing in
the least what they mean."
--Socrates
© 2003 John
Harricharan
Award-winning author of the bestseller, "When You Can Walk on
Water, Take the Boat". Get your free PDF copy and sign up for John's
free ezine at http://waterbook.com
or http://insight2000.com
Photos of John and friends at http://insight2000.com/pictures
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Can
I Get ARISE Outa You?
HOW DO YOU DECIDE
WHO TO MARRY?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like
sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep
beer & peanuts coming.
* Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to
marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later
who you're stuck with.
* Kirsten, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by
then.
* Camille, age 10
No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get
married.
* Freddie, age 6 (Very wise for his age )
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at
the same kids.
*Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
* Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know
each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long
enough.
* Lynnette, age 8 (Isn't she a treasure)
On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually
gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
*Martin, age 9
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the
newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead
columns.
* Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich.
* Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess
with that.
* Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry
them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
* Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing. I'm never
going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out.
* Theodore, age 8
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need
someone to clean up after them.
* Anita, age 9
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE
DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
* Kelvin, age 8
And the #1 Favourite is........
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty even if she looks like a truck.
* Ricky, age 10
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Poignant
Ponderings
YOU ARE GIFTED
by Steve Goodier
A story concerns itself with a wholesaler in New York who sent a
letter to the postmaster of a small Midwestern town. He asked for
the name of an honest lawyer who would take a collection case
against a local debtor who had refused to pay for a shipment of the
wholesaler's goods. He got this reply:
Dear Sir:
I am the postmaster of this village and received your letter. I am
also an honest lawyer and ordinarily would be pleased to accept a
case against a local debtor. In this case, however, I also happen to
be the person you sold those crummy goods to. I received your demand
to pay and refused to honor it. I am also the banker you sent the
draft to draw on the merchant, and I sent that back with a note
stating that the merchant had refused to pay. And if I were not, for
the time being, substituting for the pastor of our local church, I
would tell you just where to stick your claim.
Not many of us are multitalented. We cannot do all things well, or
even fairly well. You may be a skilled chef, for example. Or, on the
other hand, your motto may be more like mine: "Where there's
smoke, there's dinner."
As gifted as the great mathematician was, even Albert Einstein
experienced feelings of inadequacy. In 1948 Einstein was offered the
first presidency of the new nation of Israel. He turned it down with
this statement: "I know little about the nature of people....
And I am
saddened and ashamed that I cannot accept it.... I lack both the
natural aptitude and the experience to deal properly with
people."
Dr. Einstein knew plenty about the nature of the universe, but this
wise and sensitive man also knew that he lacked the necessary
political skill for such a demanding position. Is there really any
shame in knowing our limitations? He focused on that which he did
well
and the world is the better for it.
You may not recognize it, but you are gifted for something! Whether
it be big or small, do what you are gifted to do and you will be
happy.
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Did
You Get Your "Slice" Today?
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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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appreciate it if you would take a few seconds to tell just a few of
your friends about ARISE. Simply Forward this URL to everyone
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