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Strategies OF Ebay Auction Starting And Ending Day

It’s usually when auctions are about to end that they get half their bids – sometimes they even get their only bids. If you want your item to sell for a good price, then, it makes no sense to let it finish on a day and time when no-one’s going to be around to care.

Selling to Business.

If you’re selling business equipment and have mostly business customers, you should really aim to have your auctions finishing between 9am and 5pm on weekdays. It is worth, however, trying to avoid mornings and avoiding the ‘lead-in’ and ‘lead-out’ that takes place on Monday and Friday themselves.

Selling to Home.

If most of your sales are to private customers having it shipped to their own home, then you want your auctions to finish when these kinds of customers will be around. For more details visit to www.auction-entrepreneur-kit.com .Unfortunately, these times are the opposite of what they are for the business customers. The ideal time to catch a home customer is on a Sunday evening.

You could draw up a little timetable of when you should and shouldn’t be listing depending on the days of the week – make it red, amber and green, traffic light style, and stick it on your wall.

Schedule Listings.

Of course, if that all sounds like too much trouble then there is an easier – if more expensive – way of doing things. Simply use any of the many tools that let you schedule listings (almost all listing programs and sites do) – you can set the start date for any day and time you feel like.

Be aware that you might have to pay a few cents per listing for this if you do it through eBay. With some software, you may also need to leave your computer on all the time, so the software can start the auctions when it’s supposed to. The advantage of this method, however, is that there will be no per-listing fee, since the auctions were scheduled through your computer and not through eBay.

If it’s the home market you’re after, then you might not have realised what one of the most powerful things to sell on eBay is. I’ll give you a clue: it’s not consumer electronics, or media products. It’s what eBay is famous for. Check out the next email for more.

Tips for Selling Collectibles on eBay.

Yes, collectibles! Collectibles are where eBay started, and they’re still one of its biggest areas – however much they might want you to believe they’re not. eBay`s most hardcore and long-time users are almost all collectors of something or other – it is quite common to post what you think is a mundane item, only to have collectors suddenly go to war over it because it is somehow linked to something they collect.

Collectors are the people on eBay who really do pay top-dollar for things that seem like junk to you and him – not to mention to the people you’ll be getting your stock from! That’s why you can make so much profit on collectibles. Here are a few tips.

Go to people’s homes. People’s homes are full of things that someone out there collects – they are the best and cheapest source of collectibles out there. Sure, you might find something if you hang around at enough garage sales, but you’d have competition. Getting invited to people’s homes to look around should be a dream for you, and one you’re doing your best to make a reality.

Buy on other auction sites. You’ll be surprised how much money you can make if you buy the collectibles that people sell on smaller auction sites like Yahoo Auctions, and then list it on eBay. For more details go to www.mining-auction-gold.com .These sellers will often be perfectly knowledgeable about their item, but simply getting a lower price because they serve a smaller marketplace. Sometimes you can almost double your money.

List every tiny, tiny detail. Remember that collectors really care about the most seemingly insignificant things. An item from one year can be worth thousands while the one from the year before is near-worthless, or an item that is one shade of a colour can be worth far more than one of a subtly different shade. It’s not worth puzzling over and it’s not worth trying to pass your items off as something they’re not – just make sure you put absolutely everything you know in the description.

When you are listing items that require close research and description down to the tiniest detail, however, don’t be tempted to steal someone else’s work! Whatever you do, don’t take another seller’s description and try to pass it off as your own, as this could have all sorts of consequences for you. Our next email gives you a guide to eBay’s policy on description theft.

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I`ve only finished so many screenplays in my life. Writing a script all the way to the very last page is always an extremely significant, personal achievement for me. A large part of its significance is the reality
that I actually wrote an ending, or, at the very least, typed “THE END.” Trying to finish a screenplay and effectively pay something off—–this is arguably the hardest part of great screenwriting and often a major
breaker of screenplays. Devising a true, organic climax is so daunting and dangerous to screenwriters that they often convince themselves they have come up with a worthy ending merely to pry themselves from the vise of their own standards. They delude themselves into believing that what they have created is good and stands shoulder to shoulder with the rest of their screenplay. Faced with the challenge of a superior ending can be horrifying, and it is very tempting to jump suddenly into a slipshod ending simply to get out and say I`m done. I`m finished.

But you`re not finished, are you? Inside you know its garbage. If what you have written prior to arriving at the end of your screenplay is special, then you know, if you quiet yourself down, whether your ending is not enough.

How does a screenwriter deal with this? How can I use the difficulty of coming up with a classic ending, a true, triumphant climax, help me write my screenplay? If I accept that I am at the mercy of my standards to have something transcendent at my movie`s conclusion, and if I can surrender to the fact that there is no way I will see the true ending to my movie in the first draft of my screenplay, I can let go of the pressure and write without expectation. For me, sometimes its nearly impossible for me to feel comfortable starting without knowing how it will end. And this anxiety over how it will end will hurt your entire story.

But your screenplay is a living thing, and that living thing is going to grow, and your ending will change well beyond your first draft. This knowledge can give you great freedom, freedom to be more creative and let the pulse of what makes you an imaginative spirit be heard in your writing.

One reason I have had problems finishing scripts in the past is I don`t want to be responsible for the work once it`s done. If I finish a screenplay, someone is eventually going to read it, and that person will undoubtedly
have something to say, and it might be painful. Is this why I won`t finish? Is this why I can`t come up with ending, because I may open myself to criticism? Answer these questions for yourself, reminding yourself it`s natural for people to hate your work. Our world would be very different from what we know if everyone loved your screenplay. I received over a hundred reviews on a movie I wrote. Some called it a masterpiece. Some said it was worthless. Who`s right? Nobody. It`s art. There`s no right. So if this fear is keeping you from finishing, you`re not alone.

Sometimes I have not wanted to finish because finishing your screenplay is saying goodbye. Are you good at goodbyes? Most of us have problems with saying farewell to someone or something we care about. It`s natural. When I started screenwriting, I realized a major reason I had problems finishing my screenplay was attachment. I had grown so intimate with my characters, story, and process, I found it heartbreaking to let go. I had created something that meant the world to me. The work had given me a real sense of purpose and worth. I didn`t want the experience to end. This is not uncommon. I found out it does end, but something of it never does. It sucks to finish something you love, and know it`s over. But after acknowledging I really cared, I could cut it loose.

Let`s say you have no problem with farewells, or fear of criticism. Let`s say you have no crazy anxiety at all and you simply can`t figure out how to end your movie. What now?

Take your script back a few pages and see where it might`ve started breaking up. Go back before it sucked. Get back to where it was excellent. Pick it up there. Write straight into the blank page, straight out of whole cloth, and keep your mind open. Let go and even delete what you had in front of you. Trash it, and hammer something brand new. The good makes way for the best.

Doesn`t work? Take your lead characters, pull them out of your script and have them talk in a void. If that`s too abstract for you, put them on the porch of a house, or in a diner having coffee. Have them scream about what they care about. Tweak the combinations. Have your characters talk to God. Have them talk to you. This process will give you pause over your movie, and then you might find where this is supposed to live.

Another way to a great ending is write out the most hysterical ending you can think of. Submerge yourself in the ridiculous. Shoot for the absurd. Chances are you have limited yourself and believe there are only a few places you can land. Bullshit. Your wondrous, mind-blowing ending is found in the impossible places in your mind. To really floor people, you have to go off the grid. Start with all the stupid stuff you can think of. Your ideas will flow from this crazy place, and you will find something, a seed, that will sign you off.

Whatever you do, these suggestions have nothing to do with sitting around thinking or talking with your screenwriter friends. They have everything to do with screenwriting. Coming up with an unforgettable finish has to come from the act of creation, the action of screenwriting. Get your hands moving, let go of your baby and shout into the nothing, and there, something will arrive. This lays the art of writing.

Now go and write to finish.

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Copyright © 2006 BlueCat Screenplay Competition

About the Author

Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival for LOVE LIZA , Gordy Hoffman has written and directed three digital shorts for Fox Searchlight. He made his feature directorial debut with his script, A COAT OF SNOW, which world premiered at the 2005 Locarno International Film Festival. He is also the founder of the BlueCat Screenplay Competition. Dedicated to develop and celebrate the undiscovered screenwriter, BlueCat provides written screenplay analysis on every script entered. In addition, Gordy acts as a script consultant for screenwriters, offering personalized feedback on their scripts through his consultation service, www.screenplaynotes.com. For more articles by Gordy on screenwriting, visit www.bluecatscreenplay.com.

For Harry Potter fans, July 21 2007 will be a date to celebrate and rue in equal measure. The last instalment of JK Rowling`s spine-chilling Harry Potter series, called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will hit the shelves on this day and ultimately put an end to the phenomenon that has had the world gripped since Harry Potter and the Philosopher`s Stone first debuted ten years ago.

The books, which follow the life of social outcast-come-legendary wizard Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione as they battle the evil forces of Lord Voldemort, has had children and adults of all ages enthralled – and the Deathly Hallows looks to be no exception. The title of the book was thrillingly revealed via a hangman puzzle on Rowling`s website on December 21 2006 and the author reportedly finished the book while staying in Edinburgh`s famous Balmoral Hotel – carving a concluding note on a marble bust in her room which reads: “JK Rowling finished writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in this room.”

But what can Harry Potter fans expect from this final tome in the Harry Potter series? As always, Rowling has remained tight-lipped, but has expressed deep satisfaction with the closing of the book. In an interview, she claimed:

“While each of the previous Potter books has strong claims on my affections, `Deathly Hallows` is my favourite, and that is the most wonderful way to finish the series.”

Even the term ‘Deathly Hallows’ has caused consternation amongst many Potter-philes eager to shed some light on the book`s conclusion. While `hallow` is generally used as a verb in the English language, Rowling uses it as a noun in her latest title – although it is still generally seen to have overtones of its original meaning – “to make holy or sacred”.

While it`s expected that readers will learn more about Harry`s family – in particular the relationship between Harry`s mother Lily and his aunt Petunia – it`s also likely that more will be revealed about other key characters, including Professor Snape; apparently a murderer but whose loyalties still remain in doubt, and Peter Pettigrew – a former friend of Harry`s father`s who carried out a terrible betrayal which is said to have cost Harry`s parents their lives.

But while the plot of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows may confound critics and fans alike, it`s certain that the book will be one of the fastest selling of all time. In fact, so many people have decided to pre-order Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that major retailers – including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Border – are currently reporting that they`ve received more orders for the book than any other in history – a victory that`s sure to stand the series in good stead over the course of time, whatever the final verdict on its plot may be.

Andrew Regan is a big JK Rowling fan.

English teachers can be wrong. For example, they may have told you to never split an infinitive or start a sentence with “because.” Because most English teachers are not professional writers, many adhere to writing rules without understanding the underlying concepts of those rules. Another rule they may have told you is never to end a sentence with a preposition. This is a rule we agree with–to a point.

Here`s why we basically agree: Prepositions typically BEGIN prepositional phrases, and, therefore, require an object of the preposition. [An example of a prepositional phrase is "off the street." The object of the preposition "off" is "street." To find the object, ask, "Off what?" The answer, "street," is the object.] A prepositional phrase cannot be completed if the preposition is the last word in the sentence.

However, sometimes those words that look like prepositions are used as part of a verb, in which case we have no problem putting them at the end of the sentence.

Here`s a couple of examples to illustrate what we mean.

1. “She`s the girl I want to get away from.” “From” is being used as a preposition, but what is the object of the preposition? It`s “the girl.” This sentence could easily be revised to read, “She`s the girl from whom I want to get away.” A better revision might be “I want to get away from her.” Notice that the second revision is more direct and, happily, has an object to the preposition “from.” The second revision, though, emphasizes me and not the girl, so the first may still be the best revision to maintain the intent of the original sentence.

2. “She`s the girl from whom I want to get away.” “Away” seems like a preposition, but it is being used as part of the verb “get away,” which is different than the action of getting. [Actually, in this case, "away" is being used as an adverb, but, for all practical purposes, it`s acting like part of the verb.] “Get away” refers to a particular type of action, so we`re fine with leaving “away” at the end of the sentence. This is like “I looked his phone number up.” “Looked up” refers to a particular action and, though divided, is acting like a single verb.

Ultimately, you have to determine the appropriate level of formality in which you need to write. If the writing is casual, put those prepositions at the end. If the writing is meant to be formal and professional, then consider those ending prepositions very carefully and think about effective revisions. They might not be something you can live with.

Two more examples:
1. This is a rule we agree with.
This is a rule with which we agree. (emphasizing the rule)
We agree with this rule. (emphasizing us)

2. They might not be something you can live with.
They might not be something with which you can live. (emphasizing they)
You might not be able to live with them. (emphasizing you)

There are two kinds of book namely popular book and never ending book. Popular book is book contain popular case follow trend in book industry. For example, if trend software industry desktop publishing, then publisher will publish book about application software of desktop publishing in one trademark. After, trend finished, that book will “expired” and consumer will not see and buy that book.

Book industrial always has trend that followed by publisher to get much money instantly. Usually, these trends come to 3 months. After that, bookstore will move book to not prospect section indeed become “member of book warehouse” and waiting to return to publisher.

Unfortunately, one trend will follow by many publishers with many version of same subject. Reader will not buy all books from every publisher. They will buy book with easy learning, cheaper price, easy consultation from author, training software support, and others consideration of buyer. Therefore, this is not easy to follow every trend as publisher.

Next, never ending book is book contain story or knowledge without has time-range. This book is always useful every time and everyplace to every people. I am very interest to write this kind of book because I am not worry about time range and always has benefit for reader every time. Example that book is dictionary, novel, motivation, psychology, sex education, learning theory, political theory, handbook, lecture book, etc. I know this book will slow selling or sometimes will best seller. Publishers will easy to sale this kind of book. It is different with popular book where publishers must be hurry to catch momentum of book trend. If publishers failed catch momentum, then publisher will be lost.

When I write never-ending book, I have much time and opportunity to develop many subject and writing style without push by trend deadline. I have the freedom of writing with my emotion and never control with anything. Idealism can build in this book and never worry for selling time. Never ending book always has pure power of the book with love and passion to the reader. This kind of book always has phenomena that become history in book industry or society. Never ending book is always become top choice along time especially if that book becomes controversy.

Author like Karl Max with communism manifesto become never ending book. Art of war by Sun Tzu or Napoleon become lasting book in the world especially for military academy. Of course, the author will become part of history and always remember by human in every side of reader.

Never ending book and popular book is fact in the book world. Reader and author can select freely as long as get benefit for their life. Certainly, publishers will more rich than author because they get bigger portion from price of book. Why, read my next article.

Susmanto Hadi is independent author from Indonesia. He has been writing some books in Bahasa Indonesia. He also compile computer security glossary in an e-book to help everybody to understand computer security sciences. He is a ghostwriter to some local writer in Indonesia. He also conducts Internet marketing activities with his web.

See his web for more information, click here: http://www.ebookworldgateway.com

Should you know exactly how your story ends before you start or leave it to chance? Different writers go about it in different ways. Find out what suits you best.

Here are four ways to arrive at how your story will end:

1. Just do it.

This is where you start writing from page one and hope it will all turn out right in the end. Fingers crossed.

Some writers deplore this approach, others find it works for them.

You`ve got an idea for a story and maybe the main characters are coming alive in your head. You`ve no idea how it`s going to turn out, but you want to go for it anyway. And with luck and a dry wind you may well get there. So go for it. Only time will tell if the creative tide is flowing strongly enough to get you to the promised land or not.

The danger here is that your story might get stuck on the sandbank of I-don`t-know-what-to-do-next or totally shipwrecked on the rocks of This-is-a-load-of-rubbish. If it`s the first then you might just get rescued. Read your story and jot down the main events so far. Now put your thinking cap on and decide seriously how you want it to turn out. Then do `what ifs` to find a path into clear water and on to landfall.

2. Bare bones.

This is where you write down the beginning, middle and end of the story, but otherwise leave it to develop itself.

Not a bad plan this one unless you`re writing a mystery or detective novel and you need to plan things out more thoroughly than that.

For short stories it should work well.

3. The whole caboodle

This is more applicable when writing a novel or a very long short story.

Write a detailed synopsis, maybe broken down by chapter or section, so that you know exactly how it`s going to work out in the end.

Some authors use the `cover-the-wall-with-A4s` method. Take a sheet of A4 for each chapter and write on it what is going to happen in that chapter. Then stick them on the wall in chapter order. This makes it easier to see at a glance what`s going on and how everything links up. Use different coloured pens if you want to follow say a subplot through so that you don`t forget anything.

This has the advantage, providing you`ve got the wall space, of being able to change things quickly, add, delete or merge chapters as you go along. You could use Word for Windows and read it all on screen, but it`s just not the same.

4. Suck it and see.

Get the first chapter down on paper to give yourself an idea of whether you can visualise it running on to a satisfying conclusion. You may or may not know what that is to begin with.

This method is good if you have a novel in mind and don`t want to work out a detailed synopsis to start with.

When that first chapter is finished and it excites you, gives you goose bumps or simply that yeesss! feeling then you may have got a winner and it`s now worth putting in the effort to get the whole plotline sorted out.

Conclusion

From personal experience this is what I think works:

Methods 1 and 2 work well for the short story; 3 is best for the longer story or novel, and 4 works OK for either.

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Mervyn Love writes on several topics including creative writing. His website http://www.WritersReign.co.uk has a mind-boggling array of resources, articles and links to keep any writer happy for hours. Subscribe to the WritersReign Article Writing course here: http://www.writersreign.co.uk/WRac.html

There are so many pop quizzes and little tests on the Internet these days that help people decide who they should marry and when they should stop seeing them. Correction: they aren’t new. They have been around for a billion years in newspapers, magazines and at parties. It is so unfortunate that so many people actually think they get something from them. I wonder how many people actually run their lives based on slogans, sayings and fortune cookies.

A relationship that could, or has led to a marriage is a very serious thing. You’re talking about committing yourself to a lifetime of acceptance and support of another person. Wouldn’t you agree that the person you are committed to meets or exceeds all of the things you value the most? Far too many people look beyond the flaws of the person they are with in order to maintain a relationship. The relationship, in those cases, is obviously more important than the person they are having their relationship with.

The most important question to ask before ending a relationship is, “Is this the kind of person I want to spend my entire life with?” If the answer is “no”, it is time to openly and kindly end the relationship. Take some time to write down the qualities you most admire in a person and then look for that person; you will find your soul mate. One more thing: the above does not apply to marital relationships!

Paul Friedman’s entry into the business of helping couples mend their marriages began with a very rough personal experience with divorceHe discovered the truth from his clients: they only sought divorce because the help they found to stay together didn`t work.
Read more relationship advice at Lessons For a Happy Marriage.com

With all the Web sites I`ve visited during my time on the `Net, I am still amazed to find one very common and widespread problem. Focus – or the lack of it. One of the most basic aspects of designing and writing copy for a site is frequently overlooked – and it is costing Web site owners everywhere big time in lost sales.

This may sound like an “idol threat,” but it is a hard, cold fact of Web life. Statistics have proven time and time again that you have roughly five to seven seconds to get the attention of your visitor. If you don`t let them know immediately what you do and how you can benefit them, your competitor`s site is just one mouse click away.

When your site design and copy don`t work in harmony with each other the result can mean the passing over of your site in favor of one that is more self-explanatory. So back to the basics we go. How do you pool the design and copy elements and create a site that lets the visitor plainly see who you are and what you do? Here are a few tips.

1. Never assume. While you may fully understand who you are, what you do, and why your product or service can save the world, chances are your site visitor will not. If they had all the knowledge you do about your product/service chances are they would be able to perform the task themselves. Take the time to clearly state the purpose of your site, the benefits of your product, and what you can do for your visitors.

2. Give directions. Again, this goes back to never assuming. Don`t believe for a minute that Web surfers (who travel at the speed of light) are going to read every single word of your ordering instructions. When you want a visitor to download an ebook, move to a new page, “click here” to order, etc., be sure to make your directions obvious.

3. Be bold. For important functions, get bold with your design elements. If you want your visitors to call you for a free consultation, make very sure your phone number leaps out at them. Don`t hide it in plain, black type in the middle of your copy. Want them to sign up for your newsletter? Have your subscription box high on the page, and in colors that will be easily noticed. Want them to order? Give them a large button using a contrasting color so they don`t miss it in their haste.

4. Don`t be flashy. While flash can be an exciting addition to a site, it should never comprise the entire index (home) page. Over 85% of Web surfers say they always skip flash intros. On sites that do not offer a “skip flash movie” link, the visitor leaves immediately. Those are some strong numbers. While flash can be used in moderation to effectively make a point or highlight your company`s focus, be careful not to overdo it. Statistics show that the vast majority of your visitors will leave before they`ll sit still for an entire flash presentation.

The best bet overall? Write and design your site in an effort to answer the five W`s: who, what, when, where and why. Taking the time to make sure your visitors have a clear and immediate understanding of who you are, what you do, and how you can help, will result in more sales or responses for you.

Algarve, the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, is really famous as the tourism destination. Actually, there are many kind of attraction in Algarve, but most people come to Algarve for its beaches. Do you believe that there are more than thirty beautiful beaches in Algarve? Let`s take a look some of them.

Praia Da Arifana
This beach is ideal for family vacation. Your children can happily swim in this beach, off course with fully safety. It’s really safe to swim in Praia Da Arifana beach because it has calm and warm weather. This beach also offers other kind activities for family like snorkeling, diving, banana boats, and many more.

Praia do Tonel
Situated in close to Sagres at the most western point of the Algarve, this beach is really perfect for wind-surfing lovers. Wind surfing at Praia do Tonel is really safety because all of the activities are controlled by professional beach guardians.

Praia Da Rocha
When you come to Praia Da Rocha beach, you can see acres of wide open sand as far as eyes can see. It’s really cool! This beach is really good for sun bathing. Get the beautiful tan skin in Praia Da Rocha!

Praia de Barril
What makes this beach attractive is because Praia de Barril is like the beautiful girl. You need extra effort to reach the beach location. You have to walk across a narrow pontoon bridge, or take a ride on the miniature train, or you can walk alongside the track (it`s paved) before you come to Praia de Barril. It’s quite tiring, but as soon as you reach the beach you will admit that your tiring journey to Praia de Barril is worth it!

Praia da Ilha de Faro
This is the most crowded beach at Algarve. The location near the airport makes Praia da Ilha de Faro easy to reach. This beach is for the party lovers! Well, if you need private and calm atmosphere, Praia da Ilha de Faro is really not recommended for you!

Paraiso Beach
Set in a small bay to the west of the town of Carvoeiro lays Paraiso Beach. This is the perfect place for summer holiday with your friends. This beach offers many exciting activities like scuba diving, wind surfing, and many more. Besides sport activities, the nightlife in Paraiso Beach is also the great attraction for tourism.

Praia do Castelo
Located only approx. 8 km to the west of the tourist resort of Albufeira, the Praia do Castelo is really the favorite place for holidaymakers. This beach is really crowded in peak holiday season. Many people come to the Praia do Castelo’s for the clean and white sand. It’s really paradise on earth!

Olhos de Agua
This is the calmest beach in the Algarve. Located at below red rocky cliffs, pine trees and alongside a former fishing village, east of Albufeira, the Olhos de Agua is really the perfect place for you who want to have meditation at calm village atmosphere.

Talking about Algarve beaches is a never ending story. There are not enough words to describe the beauty of all beaches in Algarve. Just take yourself to Algarve beaches and feel the wonderful experience!

Find out more about Algarve beaches and other things to do at http://www.algarve-guides.com. We also provide Algarve airport transfers which specialises in expat drivers.

Copyright 2006 Marshall House

Definition number 1 of “poverty” in the American Heritage Dictionary is: “The state of being poor; lack of the means of providing material needs or comforts.” It is further defined as “deficiency in amount; scantiness; unproductiveness; infertility.”

By “poverty consciousness” I mean the set of attitudes and beliefs and feelings and values associated with material lack or fear of material lack. Poverty consciousness equals a belief in limitation, and almost always includes fear.

Poverty consciousness is not directly related to the amount of money one has. Rather, it is the relationship to that money or to material possessions. If you worry about not having enough money, you are in poverty consciousness. If you believe there is not enough for everyone in the world, you operate from poverty consciousness.

One can live in conditions of poverty without necessarily living in poverty consciousness, which is a state of mind and heart. The amount of money or other material possessions is a matter of fact. One`s relationship to that amount is a matter of thoughts and feelings.

Different Means; Similar Consciousness

Years ago, I had two personal empowerment sessions back-to-back with individuals of strikingly different financial means. The first one asked me probing questions about decisions he wanted to make with respect to stocks and his upcoming retirement from a major corporation. The second, desperate to generate $35 to pay his part of the electric bill, asked me probing questions about his uncertain situation.

I worked with both men in essentially the same way. I looked at the energy field in and around their thoughts and feelings. I assessed how they were creating a reality of poverty consciousness energized by their fears. The one of greater financial means became calmer as he embraced a shift in consciousness. The one of lesser financial means became calmer as he embraced a shift in consciousness.

The dollar amounts were different. The fear was the same. Probably each would have envied the other! As each man understood more fully how he had thought and felt his way in to his particular situation, he was better prepared to think and feel his way out.

Another Definition

Let`s return to the American Heritage dictionary, where there is a fourth definition of poverty that warrants discussion: “Renunciation made by a member of a religious order of the right to own property.”

Perhaps few readers of this article are presently in religious orders that require vows of poverty. However, the history of civilization is filled with such vows. For those of you who believe that it is possible to inherit traits from your ancestors, consider the impact of past vows of poverty passed through the genes. For those of you who believe that it is possible to be influenced by beliefs of others, consider the impact of past vows of poverty modeled in behavior. For those of you who believe in past lives, consider the impact of past vows of poverty on future lives. For those of you who believe in the existence of an energy field, consider how it might be polluted by such vows of limitation.

You can probably find some part of your belief system that tells you that vows of poverty made in the past can impact you and others now. As Individuals, in groups, and as the whole of humanity, we are touched by others.

A Matter of Faith

Ending poverty consciousness is a matter of faith. We all have faith, even though there are many who claim they have none. The question is not whether or not you have faith, but rather, in what you place your faith. Do you place your faith in money? In yourself? In lack? In history? In the future? In the visible? In the invisible?

When the visible elements of our experience are tumbling, we must redirect our faith, our energy, and our intention. The physical world is a temporary reality. It is time to open our awareness more to the worlds beyond this one. Higher consciousness is becoming more available to the human plane. You will want to stay alert so you do not to miss this adventure!

We are living in an exciting time. A time when we will prove that poverty and poverty consciousness are obsolete. A time when we will know, without a doubt, that we live in an abundant universe, a universe waiting to fulfill our every need.

This article has focused on poverty and poverty consciousness as related to material things. Keep in mind, though, that the same principles apply to other aspects of our lives. Some persons feel poverty or poverty consciousness about themselves. “Low self esteem” is one of the popular terms. It is a belief in lack, lack of one`s talents or abilities, not having enough of what is wanted.

A Few Ideas to End Poverty Consciousness

* Watch your language! Make sure that what follows “I” or “I am” is what you want to manifest. If you say “I am poor,” the Universe will answer you with its only response: yes!

* Say, think, and/or write empowering affirmations. (For example, “I rescind old vows of poverty and limitation.” Or, “I accept the gifts of the Universe.”)

* Bless all those who owe you money. Pray for their prosperity. When they pay you, thank them and thank the Source, the Higher Power.

* Bless all those to whom you owe money. Pray for their prosperity. When you pay them, thank them and thank the Source, the Higher Power.

* Recognize that money is a means of exchange. Stop giving your power away to money. Claim your own power from within, follow your passion, and the required means will be at your disposal.

* Focus on what you desire, not on what you do not desire. That to which you give your attention expands. If you give your attention to scarcity, scarcity expands; if you give your attention to abundance, abundance expands.

Now is the Time

Now is the only time we really have. We may believe that “as soon as …… happens” we will be free of poverty consciousness. We may dream that “when I win the lottery, I will do all those things I want to do.” The truth is, we do not need to wait for any conditions to change in order to be conscious of abundance. Now is the time. Here is the place.

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Jeanie Marshall, Empowerment Consultant and Coach with Marshall House, produces Guided Meditations on CD albums and MP3 downloads and writes extensively on subjects related to personal development and empowerment.
Voice of Jeanie Marshall, http://www.jmvoice.com