Mikhail Gorbachev: Happy Birthday (2007)

There are not a whole lot of heroes nowadays worth their salt; it seems the young folks want movie stars and sport players, whom maybe good at what they do, but do very little to contribute to a better world, or so I feel anyhow. Of the many men that have played a role in peace keeping, and making a difference in the world, few can match Mikhail Gorbachev. Perhaps the most worthy Russian President ever, he was the last Soviet Union president, since it perished in January of 1992. But it was he who brought the Iron Curtain down, broke the back of the Cold War. We can claim Ronald Reagan had something to do with that, but very little, he just asked the man across the Berlin wall, to tare it down. And willingly, he did but America tried for 40-years unsuccessfully.

Mikhail Gorbachev was man of the year in 1988 (

Sacred Love - Compassion is Understanding and Understanding is Wisdom

Each day count your blessings to be alive and able to love. Although emotion may suggest that life is not always fair, never allow the pains, hurdles, and disappointments of the moment to overwhelm your loving attitude and plans for yourself and your beloved. What you don't appreciate, depreciates. You can never win when you wear the resentful mask of self-pity, and the bitter taste of accusation. They will certainly frighten away any opportunity for love. Never again hold a critical thought for yourself or your beloved. There is a better way.

Understanding your lover, frees you to build more love with them. Trying to change them, destroys it. Sometimes our expectations are false, and that makes it impossible to be happy. If our expectations are real, then usually we find that people behave according to certain patterns, and those patterns belong to their constitution. Many quarrels occur between lovers because we fail to understand each others differences. Tolerance is important in this. What makes tolerance all the more easy is the skill of predicting exactly how a certain "type" of person will act and react.

What is fascinating is that we fall in love with what is unique about a person, and then spend the rest of the time in relationship trying to change them to be someone else. It's because what makes them unique is also what causes all their problems.

The ancients knew that to define a person by what they think, was to play into the hands of the human Ego, so they focused their understanding of human character on the different constitution of each body type. The result is Yoga and its sister science of health, Ayurveda.

D came to me about his relationship. "I have done everything she asked, I gave up golf, I look after the kids, I give her back rubs, I don't watch footy, I am now a vegetarian, I listen to her spiritual music. Everything she asked, I did. I even closed my office early every day to pick up our daughter from school so my wife could work late in her own business. I did everything, and last week she left me because my income is lousy. She told me that she couldn't hope to meet a more giving man, but she needed more".

I asked D a question based on the fifth law of nature, "What do you think she was attracted to when you first met her, why did she marry you in the first place?"

D replied, "She wanted children, I wanted children. She wanted to build wealth, I wanted to build wealth. She wanted me to succeed in my clinic, I wanted her to succeed in her clinic. I guess you could say we had dreams to share and that's what we loved about each other, we shared dreams and wanted to help each other fulfill them."

Then I asked "So why did she leave?"

D replied, "Well my dreams didn't happen, my business was struggling all the time, but that had a lot to do with the fact that she needed help and I gave up 3 hours a day in my clinic to help her."

"So what you are saying, D, is that she lost faith in your dreams"

D replied "Yes, I guess so. But her success in her business was because I gave up on some of mine. Isn't that what relationships are about, give and take?"

"I don't know D, but why did she leave?"

"I told you, because she lost faith in my dreams. I did everything to please her, and still she wasn't happy."

I returned to the laws of Nature. "D. there's a law, and it is universal, It says

Living Together - is Live in Relationship ‘in’

Live-in relationships maybe in the news these days thanks to recent movies but, there are still many questions about it. Are people actually living-in? What about the societal and parental pressures? What if it doesn't workout? Here is what we find out…

COUPLE SPEAK

Finding out about your partner, before making the final commitment, is often the reason behind this relationship. As BPO executive Mary Johnson, who is in a live-in relationship for the past six months, remarks, "I have very erratic working hours so I want to check out if my boyfriend can adjust with me or not." On the other hand, DU student Anita Larson says, "I am very finicky about cleanliness and other daily chores, so I have to be very sure about the guy I marry. I don't want these things to create problems in my life." Political Science student Ina Bliss and management student Glenn Dicks have taken an apartment together in New York city. "Right now, neither of us are ready for marriage. But, we are so much in love with each other, that we thought why shouldn't we live together?" justifies Glenn.

Among the professionals, the MNC work culture with long working hours provides the rationale for couples opting for living together. Shruti Sinha, who works in a call centre, feels that she is open to both live-in and marriage and that her parents have no objection to it. "But, in case I go for a live-in, I would definitely want it to materialise into marriage someday", says Shruti. Management student Marry Rieger feels that it is always better to test the compatibility levels before you enter marriage. "Society attaches so much stigma to the divorced, plus it is a messy thing to happen. With live-in relationships it can be always be avoided," she says.

LEGAL SPEAK

Lawyers attribute the increase in live-in relationships among the young couples to lack of patience and the inability to adjust to each other. "Everybody has a pre-conceived notion about marriage and now-a-days the couple wants to walk out of it if it doesn't work out the way they had imagined. Due to the financial independence of both partners, none of them are willing to compromise," says Leslie.

"Inability to be accountable for something reflects the immaturity of the couple these days. Earlier, in our parents' generation, the couples put up with each other. Today, the tolerance levels have gone down," adds Donna Johnson.

APPROVED OR NOT

In most cases, the parents of the couple are not told about it. That is because, though such relations are acceptable to the youth, it is still far from being accepted among the older generation, which continues to believe in the institution of marriage. Remarks marketing executive Donald Saunders, "My parents have no clue about this relationship because they will never accept it. I will tell them about us only when I am ready to marry my girlfriend."

The morality question about such arrangements bring about varied views. According to management student Jim Peterson, "If it is just to rebel against the traditional norms, it is useless and if it is to test a relationship, I don't think it is an appropriate way to do so." Rajkotia, however, refrains from labelling it as either good or bad. "It's just an integral part of the new generation where the young want to make their own rules and defy traditional norms".

The Art of the Approach: How to Approach Women in 3 Easy Steps

In my article, "The Art of the Approach–to Life," I taught you the best ways to approach the very art of approaching: with attitude, and with choice. Decide what mindset you're going to carry into your encounters with girls, and decide what kind of girls you actually want. Once you've figured out what type of women you want, it's time to go for her. Let's find out what are some great ways to approach girls, then how to get the first date.

First subject: the inevitable topic of pick-up lines. They just don't work. You know why? Because they're predictable and ordinary, the exact things girls DON'T want from a guy. When you feed a standard pickup line to her, you're communicating that you're the same as every other guy you there. Not what you want. What WOMEN want are excitement, spontaneity, surprise. They also want someone GENUINE. So when you're talking to a girl, don't look like you're copying someone's lines; talk like you just noticed her and, being confident, decided you want to pursue her.

* Be open and honest; don't pretend to be someone you're not.

* Use open body language

Friendship: The Unspoken Blessings and Complications

<b> A good friend is one who gives a kind of happiness based on knowing interconnectedness; learning to be friends to ourselves and being one to others. .. Buddha</b>

<b> People who can not be friends cannot make friends. ..Hazlitt 1827</b>

<b> The things our friends do with us and for us form a portion of our lives, they strengthen our personality. Goethe</b>

Many people come and go in our lives. We call them friends.

Friendships do end or fade away- end due to unresolved conflicts, changes in socio-economic state, or distance . Demands of a growing family, a new relationship or career can diminish the time spent on being with friends- until one day, the friendship fades away.

It is also possible that friends do not "grow "in ways that we do, shared interests are no longer the same. Difference of opinion in religion and politics can be divisive.

We look to friends for companionship, social interaction, someone to listen, provide support and comfort in times of need. A friend needs to be frank and honest when needed. A friend reaches out in troubled times, shares moments of joy, and moments of victory and success.

True friends share secrets, it is a sacred trust. When this trust is betrayed, it hurts deeply leaving an irreparable damage to the relationship.

We seek a friend's point of view when major choices or decisions have to be made. A true friend understands that the ultimate action or decision is ours to make

<b> Sweetest things turn sour by their deeds and friendships that fester may grow into rank enmity.

Great Locations for Dates

The decision of where to go on a date should be made by both you and your date, and it should be something that the two of you agree on. In addition to the location, you will also want to look at the costs. More often than not, men feel pressured into paying for the entire date. Even if you have the money for the date, it is important to realize that some women will try to use you as a meal ticket. However, it is important to realize that men can do the same thing to women.

When I use the expression "meal ticket," I am talking about a person who dates you for the sole purpose of getting a free meal. To avoid this problem, you may both want to simply pay for your own meals on the first date. However, once you begin to trust the person, you can both take turns paying for the entire date. If either of you are on a budget, you may want to make sure the costs of the date are low. There are a number of things you can do without having to spend a large amount of money. These things are fun and exciting, and you don't have to worry about your bank balance at the end of the day.

One low cost date idea is to go to a zoo. Virtually everyone enjoys animals, and the zoo is a public place where the two of you can have fun. Looking at the many animals in the facility can allow you to bring up a positive conversation. In addition to this, there are a number of places where you can sit down to eat. Once this happens, both you and your partner should no longer be nervous. Another low cost idea for a date is to go to the movies. While this is a classic, there are a number of things you will want to take into consideration before the date starts.

You will first want to decide on which film the two of you are interested in seeing. Pay attention to what your date likes and dislike. If they don't like certain types of movies, the two of you will need to make a compromise on the best film to see. It is also important to realize that you won't be able to talk much during the film, so you may want to go somewhere else once it is completed. Another classic place to go on a date is the restaurant. Restaurants vary greatly in cost. If you are on a budget, you may only be able to got to a fast food chain or "mom and pop diner." If you have more money, a five star restaurant is the best.

Dating Advice UK: Ready to Date & Find a Relationship?

DATING ADVICE UK: Ready to Date and Find a Relationship?

Are you ready to date and find a relationship? You may think you are but if you are still playing the looser in the dating game its time to learn how to move on. Learn what you need to handle before dating, and relationships are going to work for you.

Ready to start dating to find a relationship?

Well - are you ready to start dating? This may apply to whether you have been dating or are new to dating again after a long-term relationship. "Of course I am", you may say, but it is surprising how many people I talk to who say they are ready but when we dig a bit deeper all kinds of dating/relationship/life issues surface. How about the lady who said she was ready but there was a certain man who had been around in the background for 11 years? Or the woman who likewise is ready but never has the time even to go to the hairdressers or check her bank statement because of the hours she works?

What gets in the way of successful dating?

So much can get in the way of being ready to date successfully and find a relationship. These are a few of the things that are common:-

The Incredible Power of Pheromones - Nature

Imagine being able to suddenly be more appealing to the opposite sex. The very thought of discovering a magic way of turning heads and getting attention is exciting and intriguing. Is it possible to actually affect the way the opposite gender responds to you? Yes, it is and human pheromones are nature's way of sending a subtle, but powerful message to the opposite sex. Pheromones are hormonal substances released by all human beings, and there are ways of harnessing this powerful scent for your own benefit.

In the animal kingdom, pheromones are chemicals popularly known for their ability to attract members of the same species, and most often of the opposite sex. These pheromones are actually scents that animals recognize and use to communicate with one another. This aromatic signal causes sexual stimulation and will lead an animal to seek out another of its kind for mating purposes. Not unlike animals, human beings are also attuned to sex pheromones, which accounts for the reason why individuals are attracted to one another. It has been proven in scientific studies that scent is a powerful sexual stimulant. Moreover, scent has the unique ability to trigger memory and motivate behaviour and mood. If you have ever found yourself inexplicably drawn to another person, sex pheromones may be just the reason.

How can our unique human pheromones be used to appeal to the opposite sex? We are always releasing these powerful and mysterious chemicals into the air, but sometimes with little or no effect. Luckily, human pheromones can be recreated and captured in a bottle. If you would like to increase your pheromone scent, you can use a scientifically engineered pheromone concentrate. The most effective manufactured pheromones come in 99.99% pure oils with both Androstenone and Androstenol pheromones. These products may come as a perfume or cologne, and are also available as wipes. Many men and women have used pheromone oils and reported a significant increase in attention from members of the opposite sex. Think of bottled pheromones as sex appeal in a bottle, and they can work for you!

Appealing to the opposite sex does not have to be a mystery any longer. Human pheromones are nature's way of sending out signals to the opposite sex. No need to practice pick-up lines or clever tactics for getting a date. Strengthen your pheromone scent with chemicals that can be bought and worn for increased sex appeal. The next time you go out on the town looking for some attention, trust your pheromones to increase your chances of success!

20 Tale-Tell Signs Your Dating Relationship Is Going No-Where Fast

Many men/women are caught off-guard when a relationship ends but quite often the writings are so obviously on the wall. If you really wanted to see it you'd not miss.

Here are some obvious signs

1. You have a feeling it's not love but you are not sure

2. He/she does not return your phone calls or if the call is dropped you are the one always calling back

3. You don't spend as much time together and there are fewer open days on his/her social calendar.

4. Conversations run dry very quickly

5. Everything you do ticks him/her off and vice versa

6. You chose to believe his/her lies even when you know the truth

7. He/she constantly reminisces over a past relationship and/or ex

8. The word 'space' has been mentioned more than once

9. You don't express what you really feel because you do not want to hurt his/her feelings or drive him/her away

10. You act like you do not know what's going on when you do

11. You are embarrassed to admit to family members, friends or co-workers that you are seeing each other - in a dating way

12. He/she tells you he/she does not think "you are the one"

13. You ask him/her what they like/love about you and he/she takes minutes to think about it or comes up with stuff that has nothing to do with you as a person

14. He/she ignores you in public or spends more time looking at other men/women

15. He/she suddenly want to "see other people"

16. You are not happy but you are also not quite sure if you want to leave

17. You stay because you believe that he/she will not find anyone else who'll love him/her the way you do

18. He/she does not want sex anymore - they may even cringe when you try to touch or be affectionate

19. He/she talks about the future in that obviously does not include you

20. People keep mistaking you for "single" - people who are in love have that twinkle in the eye

Nobody really wants to hurt others or be intentionally cruel (except if he/she is a Psychopath) so most people before they leave will drop hits telling us it's time to go, but you ignore them because you do not want the pain of a break-up. The tricky part is that although you were trying to avoid pain, you end right back to where you started - banging your head against a brick wall and trying to figure it out, why, why did it go wrong? Why me? What's wrong with me? When will I get it right? Who will I end up with? How will I know this one is the right one?

If you are struggling (or going crazy) with getting over a relationship that drifted apart for no apparent reason, the break up was your fault and you think it could have been prevented or if you are considering giving your ex a second chance (and not sure if it's worth a second try), I have a whole section on my website dedicated to men/women trying to love again but feeling stuck on an ex; and anyone convinced his/her current lover is stuck on an ex (some tell-tale signs that he/she is really over an ex).

How Open Are You With Your Beloved?

I have read it at many places that why tell your beloved about your past? That may spoil your present relationship. Let me present my thoughts to this. If we are not totally honest and open with our beloved, that means we are not sure about our relationship. That means that we do not have confidence in each other. That means that the relationship is fragile.

Why talk about such relationship, which is still fragile. Such a relationship will break for some or other reason. A strong relationship can take any storm. Ina strong relationship, we are ready for some disagreement but know that ultimately things will be same as before. It is like a child ho has got totally soiled. Mother may scold the child but it will be same as before within half an hour. That is a strong relationship.

If you hide vital facts about your past from your sweetheart, you will always suffer from the guilt and worry about hat if he/she gets to know about that. That is not a happy relationship. Such relationships cause stress, rather than giving any pleasure. To get pleasure, have confidence, tell your partner everything about your past, and expect that they will not only understand but also comfort you about that. That is the sign of a open and strong relationship.

Any relationship that is not fully honest and open is like a leaking boat. Anytime water may get filled and the boat may sink.

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