thePEBBLE - 08/16/06 - What Are You Listening For?
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TODAY'S TRIVIA - - -
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In terms of chemical composition, what substance does human
blood most closely resemble?
Do sword swallowers really swallow the sword?
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ANSWERS TO YESTERDAY'S TRIVIA - - - -
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What exactly is a hiccup?
Hiccups are muscle spasms in the throat and diaphragm. The
sound they make is caused by rapid closure of the vocal
cords. It is generally believed that these abrupt
diaphragmatic contractions do not serve any useful purpose.
Hiccups often start for no apparent reason and they usually
disappear after a few minutes. Rarely, hiccups can persist
for days, weeks, or months. The best way to get them to stop
is to relax and forget about them so the diaphragm and
throat will calm down. Perhaps this is what some home
remedies for hiccups are based on (such as scaring a
person).
Do astronauts shrink in space?
Well, sort of. When astronauts remain weightless in space
for prolonged periods, their bones lose a measurable amount
of weight and thickness. So weightlessness actually causes
them to shrink.
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1. STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
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2 OPTIMIZE LIFE NOW™ . . . with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
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What Are You Listening For?
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3. MEDICAL COLUMN by Karin Henderson
A Few Thoughts To Share On Hormones
And Their Actions
PART 11 of 22
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4. PERCEPTIONS by Ken Darby
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5. WHY DO WE SAY IT?
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6. THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
7. HA! HA!HA!
8. CONTACT INFO
9. THE LAST LINE - - - - -
NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW!
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Money, Marriage And The Way
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STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
An adult lion's roar is so loud, it can be heard up to five
miles away.
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OPTIMIZE LIFE NOW™ . . . with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
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What Are You Listening For?
There are two sides to every conversation. No, not only
yours and theirs as you might think, but also, the speaking
and the listening. So often, our main interest is in the
speaking–OURS!
You don't learn much when your mouth is open. Have you
noticed that?
Twenty years ago, 'active listening' was a buzz word. Those
who took it to heart improved their relationships. It was
that simple. Those who did not made jokes about it.
It was then that the famous words were written: "I know you
think you heard what I said... But do you realize that what
you heard is not what I meant." That's what comes from poor
listening skills. There is a big difference between hearing
and listening!
How do you listen?
THROUGH A FILTER OF DEFENSE? You're always expecting and
listening for blame, a problem, an inadequacy. You're
listening from fear. Before the other person's mouth is
open, you're expecting to have to defend yourself. This is a
communication killer!
LIKE A SURGEON WITH SCALPEL IN HAND? You cleanly separate
the content -the words- from what those words might mean to
the speaker. That keeps you from picking up the intent of
the message. You also might believe that it keeps you safe
from having to respond to that intent. Haven't you had the
experience of someone parroting back your exact words with a
completely different tone of voice, posture, inflection or
emphasis? Many folks use this, too, as a defense mechanism.
WITH YOUR HEART OPEN? You listen compassionately without
judgment. You have no intention of changing anything. The
speaker can speak... or even, vent... safely because you are
not jumping in with your point of view. You are not taking
the words personally, have no reason to defend yourself and
can be completely free to hear what is being said. This is a
big step up!
WITH FULL ATTENTION TO PURPOSE? You give your full
attention to the words, the inflection, the posture, the
tone of voice, the facial expressions, the timing. You take
in as much as you can to help you understand why the person
is delivering this particular message at this particular
time... to you, particularly.
You capture the essential reason the person is talking.
There is no 'you' in the equation! You don't jump to
conclusions. You don't formulate your response while the
other is still talking. You listen so well you can offer a
response that is connected with the underlying reason the
person has chosen to talk to you. You are rare.
WITH A TRUE INTEREST IN FINDING COMMON GROUND?
You're listening for things you agree with, places where
your values, ideas, desires and goals and the speaker's
intersect.
What a concept! This is truly enlightened listening.
I was talking with a coaching client the other day about
just this thing. To make my point, I told him this story:
When I was a teen, I studied piano and was well on my way to
a career in music. In my parents' quest to make me the best,
I was sent sixty miles away each week to study with a woman
who was absolutely demanding. My fingers often ached from
being hit with an ink stick pen.
Although I chose a different career, one invaluable thing
remains with me from this excellent, if brutal, teacher. I
often entered sight-reading contests. That is where you are
given a previously unseen piece of music and are expected to
play it to the best of your ability one minute later for an
audience. A situation fraught with tension. It's the moment
where skills, ability, talent and sheer good luck meet!
Miss Tebo said this, "Once you start to play, keep making
beautiful music and let the bad notes fall on the floor."
These few words have impacted every part of my life!
So, in your communication, keep looking for the good, for
the things you agree with, for the highest intent of the
speaker. Keep that as your focus. Look for ways that your
thinking intersects with that of the speaker. Be attuned to
what you have in common. Listen for what the speaker is
committed to rather than what he or she does not like. It's
more efficient. You move forward together more effectively.
It's just like that in communication and in listening
particularly. Let the bad notes fall on the floor and keep
the melody moving on.
You'll make much more than beautiful music!
© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD All rights reserved.
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Expert facilitator, Dr. Rhoberta Shaler, makes it easier to
talk about difficult things. As an international speaker,
facilitator, author and coach, she works with organizations
& entrepreneurs who want to master the 'people skills' that
grease the wheels of business & life. Visit her website for
ezines, teleseminars, books & CDs, free articles, online
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www.OptimizeInstitute.com
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When you plant your goal, then go ahead and work on it,
time can do wonderful things. Likely the most wonderful
experience in life is when you can sit back and watch your
objective come into fruition. Notice, I said
"Sit back and watch"!
---- Ken Darby
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MEDICAL COLUMN - - - -
by Karin Henderson
A Few Thoughts To Share On Hormones
And Their Actions
PART 11 of 22
Each adrenal gland has two distinctive parts: the
cortex and the medulla. I will digress here for a
moment to show how important medical terminology is and
how it can pinpoint a location. The word cortex will be
adjusted to “corti” or “cortico” or “cortical”. They
all give a hint that this word is somehow related to
the outer part of something: and in this case the
adrenals. It immediately gives the health professional
some insight and knowledge of what “thread” or subject
to look for next. Medical terminology says a lot in a
few words!
Each produces different hormones and each has a
different function. (Some medical texts divide this
into three parts, but that's too complex for our
needs.) Together both parts produce hormones such as
the precursors to male & female sex hormones,
glucocorticoid hormones, and mineralocorticoid hormones
and chemicals such as adrenalin and dopamine.
Situations where the glands produce either too many or
too few hormones than required by your body, is where
you can run into health problems.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002219.htm
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Karin Henderson is a registered nurse and is thePEBBLE's
columnist for our MEDICAL COLUMN.
We appreciate her input very much. Thanks Karin.
You can send Karin questions at
mailto:kflh@shaw.ca
Health Information Newsletter.
http://www.prescotts-inc.com
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PERCEPTIONS . . . by Ken Darby
-----------------------DISCLAIMER
Some around me think I am an opinionated old goat.
Whether that be true or not I will sometimes, in this column,
talk about things people don't like to talk about - or don't want
out in the open. Take it all with a grain of salt.
Do your own thinking, and don't accept the things I say as
gospel. They are only mental meanderings from a simple soul.
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Woolly Mammoths, saving face, 4 million computers recalled
and more natural and man mad disasters. Same old same old
huh!
Scientists have successfully caused the birth of mice from
sperm that was frozen for over 15 years. That has caused
them to think they can now artificially inseminate a female
elephant with woolly mammoth sperm, in an attempt to bring
back some extinct animals. Wow! I always wanted to do that.
I can't understand why that hasn't been at the top of the
world's priority list.
Dell computers is plagued with a 4 million computer recall.
It seems they used Sony batteries and many, hundreds and
thousands, are burning up, causing explosions and generally
causing much trouble. Fortunately there have been no
incidents of such an occurence on a plane. These things have
been causing fire and severe damage to anything around them.
Dell has decided to make the recall, Sony is going to
participate financially, but it will be Dell that takes the
public relations hit.
Floods in southern Ethiopia are causing a lot of death and
destruction plus more world disasters are predicted as a
result of global warming.
The saving face issue is Syria and Iran both claiming
Hezbolah won the recent war. It's funny, actually. Israel is
still in Lebanon but somehow the Hezbolah won.
There are fears Syria and Iran will attack Israel with
considerable force. There is even fear of use of nuclear
weapons. This may just be a report used to build up support
for a battle against them. The world seems to do this. They
talk up all the bad things and the maybe things before they
attack each other. I get concerned when I see rhetoric from
war offices that say they "might" attack us, therefore we
must be ready. Some go so far as to say a pre-emptive strike
is the thing to do. War mongers are like that and there are
just as many in our country as there are anywhere else.
I have often thought there are those in the middle east who
just do not want peace. They thrive on war and want to kill
and destroy. However, the middle east has no exclusive to
that kind of human. Our own war departments are full of
them. None, of course, want to look at or care about the
harm they cause others.
Still, the most important thing in the world right this
minute is your choice for having peace in your own life.
There is no need for you to be lonely or frightened. You can
be calm and peaceful within your entire life if you want.
Peace and prosperity can be yours right where you are if
that ever becomes a desire. That is what the story The Saga
of Pinehill is about, a blueprint for you to follow. If you
want peace and prosperity within your own life then purchase
the two books now in print. Read and study them. The way to
your own peace and prosperity is contained within their
pages.
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WHY DO WE SAY IT?
Back Seat: Why do we use the term "take a back seat" when
referring to a lesser position?
Because those members of the British Parliament who belong
to the majority party take front seats. Those who are in the
minority "take a back seat" - either of their own accord or
because they are told to do so..
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THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
The ingredients of happiness are so simple that they
can be counted on one hand. Happiness comes from
within, and rests most securely on simple goodness and
clear conscience.
William Ogden
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"Hey, Mom," asked Johnny "can you give me twenty dollars?"
"Certainly not."
"If you do," he went on, "I'll tell you what dad said to the
maid when you were at the beauty shop."
His mother's ears perked up and, grabbing her purse, she
handed over the money. "Well? What did he say?"
"He said, 'Hey, Marie, make sure you wash my socks
tomorrow.' "
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Two cab drivers met. "Hey," asked one, "what's the idea of
painting one side of your cab red and the other side blue?"
"Well," the other responded, "when I get into an accident,
you should see how all the witnesses contradict each other."
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THE LAST LINE - - - - -
"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I
will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." --
Og Mandino
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REMEMBER! - IF YOU SEE IT IN thePEBBLE - IT IS SO!
Never give up. In the calm recesses of your mind you will
find the way to reach your objective. Let it happen.
---- Ken Darby
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