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Aromatherapy for Therapatic use of Essential Oils

Many of the plants and flowers around us have a healing property within them and you must understand how to use them to get pleasure from life to the fullest! The Aroma Therapy possibly invented from the ancient Egypt. It had been used as preservat...

"Play Drums To Improve Your Health"

Discover here how to play drums and how everything in life has a rhythm. Getting out of that rhythm can make you sick. Your own heartbeat must never stop and drumming can help you to take notice of it. Our inner selves can either be a place of calmne...

"THE MAGICAL BLESSED SEED"
Rarely know to the west, however becomming increasingly popular, known by the botanical name of Nigella Sativa, Kalonji, or Black Seed, has been cultivated in ancient Kemet(Egypt), and the mediterranian. Grown in hot climates, the black seed may grow...
10 Herbal Teas for Medicinal Use


Herbs have been used for centuries to treat a variety of medical illnesses. Many of the uses have come from folklore or cultural traditions. Scientific evaluation of herbals has only recently begun, here we will review 10 common herbal tea preparati...

10 Ways To Naturally Lower Your Blood Sugar

Lowering your blood sugar is important to avoid pre-diabetes, diabetes, insulin resistance and overweight issues. Lowering your blood sugar naturally keeps your health vital and strong.

Here's how it works: You eat something and the stomach and...

20 Plus Ways To Have A Tasty Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal

Your Thanksgiving meal with your family should be filled with thanks and joy so does it not make sense to do what you can to make it less wasteful too? Take the time this year to really show your family and nature how grateful you are for what nature...

5 Ideas For a Vegan Christmas Present

Hmm, maybe a gift voucher is a safe option and avoids buying anything inappropriate. It would be awful to buy the wrong thing by accident.


It's a bit of a cop out though isn't it? It can't be that hard to buy a present for a friend or rel...

50 Awesome Lensographies by Fresh Squids
This lens is dedicated to all the Fresh Squids out there who are building their awesome Lensographies.

Sometimes it's hard to make your way in a sea of giants so I wanted to give the Fresh Squids a little time in the spotlight. I know that you guys...
50 Ways You Can "Go Green" With The Giant Squids!
The Giant Squids are the best of the best here on Squidoo! They are creative, caring, imaginative, resourceful, tenacious, generous and "Green"!

Here are 50 environmentally conscious lenses by Giant Squids that will make your world a little "Greener...
7 Feng Shui Symbols to Bring Good Fortune
In "The Top 10 Symbols Behind The Art of Feng Shui" we explored some basic icons from this ancient practice. Now lets probe even deeper, into a few of the Feng Shui icons and symbols, thought to activate the positive energies of fortune, good luck an...
7 ways to save money while eating out
7 ways to save money while dining out. Dining out doesn't have to cost you a small fortune and you don't have to sacrifice Enjoyment, Quality of Food, or Service to do it either.
A GUIDE TO A HEALTHY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM


 



SO WHAT IS DIGESTION?



Digestion is the process by which complex foods are broken down into simple substances that the body can use for energy and tissue building.  Digestion begins with chewing and includes the action of acids and enzy...

A Guide To Legoland Windsor
Legoland Windsor is a family oriented theme park situated in Windsor, Berkshire, approximately 20 miles to the west of London.

The park is aimed primarily at children aged 2 to 12 and the attractions are themed around the popular Lego range of const...
A Loving Lensography


I am thinking today about "self-healing" because I am about to put another EBook on the World Wide Web on that topic, called: "22 Keys For Self-Healing: Self-Healing For Nurses And Everyone Else!"

As I heal myself, the whole world seems to look lig...

A recipe for a happier life
... you can make the best of what life deals you and be happier. Have a positive attitude is so easy for someone to say, but how do you do that when everything around you is so negative?

What follows is a recipe for making the most of your life as i...
A Saga of The Sage Plant
I have always been interested in The Sage Plant not only as a garden plant and a culinary herb but for its many uses in herbal medicine and spiritual ceremonies.

The Sage Plant is a hardy herb which is grown as a ground cover garden plant with its u...
A.R.T. Skin Care

A superior concept in skin restoration, Young Living's ART, Age Refining Technology, combines DNA recovery enzymes - an advanced technology - with a proprietary Anti-Aging Peptide Complex, to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, diminish a...

Abundance Consciousness
Abundance consciousness is the dance of giving and receiving, becoming a good taker. Gratitude, right thought, right action, right effort, care taker wisdom, are all called for now.

In a time when the ego run riot has set causes in the stream that c...
Adding Links to your Images on Squidoo - An iframe alternative
In order to combat those nasty spammers, iframes were disabled on squidoo on July 12, 2007. However, all hope is not lost! If you were using iframes for affiliates, pictures, or other static-type content, here is a work around for you!
Adventures in Sacred Geometry
Imagine being able to explore alternate realities without using drugs, to travel through time and space and play in the realm of spirit.

What if you could use the mysterious power of creation to manifest the invisible into form?

With Sacred Geometr...
AERO HERB GARDEN INDOOR GROWING SYSTEM

Using the built-in Plant Lighting System, grow Plants Anywhere in your home any time of year. The Full daylight spectrum allows you to grow anywhere with no natural sunlight needed while being energy efficient.

Affirmation Art

Here you'll find affirmations on various products, including tshirts, ties, postage stamps, magnets, buttons, mousepads, aprons, and more. You can browse around and click on any product of your choice to see more details, or visit www.zazzle.com/...

Affordable Dental Health
In all actuality all dental work is "cosmetic", it helps you to look and feel more attractive. In this lens we will discuss some of the affordable dental health issues, problems or procedures, and give you advise about how you can save money, which s...
African Flowers
Africa is a large continent of many contrasts. You have many miles of coast. Mountainous regions in the south. Arid deserts in the north. Sub-Saharan rain forests. Freshwater lakes and rivers. Island nations such as Madagascar. All of these different...
Ali Yakubov - Koran Appears on Boy's Skin


A 9-month old Russian baby boy has left doctors baffled in Dagestan, Russia after phrases from the holy Koran (Quran) began appearing on his skin. These sayings from the Islamic holy book are said to appear on nine-month-old Ali Yakubov's back,...

All About The Sense of Smell

Smell-o-logy is all about the sense of smell and how your nose works. Have you ever considered what happens in your brain when you smell something pleasant or something absolutely 'dog poo' stinky? Besides your initial reaction of joy or complet...

All Things Buddhist - Issues, Topics, Teachers, Leaders, Lamas or Rinpoches

"We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
Speak and act with a pure mind
and happiness will follow.
The wind cannot overturn a mountain,
like temptation cannot touch those who are awake,
strong, and humble. Fill yourself w...

Altoids Tins - A Myriad of Uses

Altoids and other candies sometimes come in great little tins. It really seems a shame to throw away such useful little boxes, they just call out to be made into something new. There are so many things that can be done with these little mint tins.

Amy Jaffe Barzach
Amy Jaffe Barzach is the founder of Boundless Playgrounds, an organization created to develop barrier-free, developmentally advantageous playgrounds.

After the death of her son Jonathan from a rare condition, Amy found a way to cope with the grief o...
An Ex-Hippie Remembers: Long-Haired Hippie Music

"Old hippies don't die, they just lie low until the laughter stops and their time comes round again." Joseph Gallivan, British journalist.



Yep, I was a commune living hippie back in the 70's. And as time has rolled on, I am finding very little to li...

Ancient Egyptian Symbols


Egyptian symbols are known all over the world because of their magickal quality and the mysteries that they hold. Depicted in hieroglyphs, these symbols were called, "the words of God" and were used mainly by priests.



Commonly seen ancien...

Angel Blessing from Pukeko


Being a Squidoo angel is both an honor and a responsibility. Thank you to the Squidoo team for selecting me to serve along side a group of such outstanding lensmasters as those you have chosen to be the current angels. Many of my feelings are captur...

Angels Who Touched My Life and My Lenses
I realize as I enter the Giant 100 Club, how many Angels have helped me along the way. It has been almost a year and a half since I joined Squidoo, and it is high time I thank them publicly!

When my lenses ranked very low, in the beginning, their bl...
Animated Squidoo Banners For Your Websites!
Want to get more people viewing your lenses or joining Squidoo through your referral link? Then these animated gifs are for you!

They're totally free and made by me :-)

If you've got an idea that you think I should bring to life, leave it with your...
anti depression foods

There are many nutrients that have been studied which play a role in depression. Because it is difficult today to acquire all the necessary nutrients just from our diet, I do recommend nutritional supplementation and anti depression foods to all of m...

Aromatherapy For Dogs
Aromatherapy for dogs is a very popular way of treating your best friends sicknesses and behaviours. Just like in humans, certain essential oils help dogs feel and behave better. The healing powers of aromatherapy have long been used in treating and...
Aromatherapy Oils, Massage and Recipes

I felt so relaxed after my evening bath. All the stresses of the day had been washed away down the plug hole. I was beginning to believe that aromatherapy oils really might work. In my bath I'd used two drops of camomile, two drops of rose and six of...

ART for Cancer
Cancer was the impetus for my recent journey into the art world.

Initially, painting (self taught), as a means of escaping the cruel reality, that a loved one had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. It then became a passion and an obsession.

My ar...
Art.com Affiliate Program
You have access to over 100,000 images and earn between 25 and 30 percent commission on sales from the links.
Artist-Morgantown-WV

Artwork here is designed for you on wedding invitations and save the date postcards; birthday party invitations, postcards, and stamps; anniversary stamps; rsvp stamps; color in outlines on tee shirts; and more.


Your designed artwork can be made to p...

Asian Stuffed Cabbage
This is an Asian inspired twist to the traditional Stuffed Cabbage.
Auditory Processing Disorder


Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a little known condition that may affect 10% of children, the majority of whom are undiagnosed. APD is a term that is often used to describe people with normal hearing who have listening difficulties.



According...

Aura-Soma®: The Window of the Soul
"The power of color in your hands."

My journey with the Aura-Soma system began in 2002. After directly experiencing the benefits of this system, I decided to become a practitioner.

Aura-Soma is a color-energy system suspended in, and deliver...

Australian Terrier
That is my boy!

Pitching in for Causes true and dear to his Australian Terrier heart!

Roo my 1 year old Aussie (B-Day August 4th!).

How Roo came into my life:

I always had Schnauzers before.
Roo is my first Aussie.
I had been looking for a health...
Backdoor to Enlightenment
Za Choeje Rinpoche and Ashley Nebelsieck have co-authored a book titled Backdoor to Enlightenment. More than just a heartfelt fiction story of mystery and discovery, this revolutionary work stands out as a smart, clear guide, showing step-by-step how...
Barcelona, Spain Travel Places You have to visit
Barcelona rivals Madrid for its architecture, culture and and commerce. It is the capital of Catalonia and the second biggest city in Spain in both terms of size and population. It was the host city of the 1992 Olympic Games. After it became Olympic...
Basic HTML for Squidoo
Before you start reading all this, you may want to open Advanced HTML in a new tab, because you'll be wanting to check it out as soon as you've finished this!

You can use basic HTML in a few of the lens modules.

Mostly used to create hyperlinks (the...

Benefits of Wheatgrass Juice
WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT WHEATGRASS JUICE?

Wheatgrass juice is 70% chlorophyll.

Chlorophyll is the first product of light and contains more light energy than any other element.

Wheatgrass juice is a crude chlorophyll and can be taken orally and as co...
Bhutan - A Sweet Little Country
Bhutan is a small country north of Nepal and South of China, and next to Sikkim. It's President's stated purpose is "Gross National Happiness". It is a country where the government and the monestaries share separate wings of the same buildings.

I wa...
Black Elk - Wise Sioux Medicine Man
When I was taking a course at Winthrop University in the 1980's, we were asked to read Black Elk: The Sacred Ways of a Lakota. I started reading it only because it was a requirement. I was quickly fascinated with the wisdom and the experiences of thi...
Book of Shadow


Hi, I'm Holley. I am a mom to a 16 year old boy, daughter to two wonderful parents and I will be introducing you to Shadow, our youngest family member.

Shadow is a D-O-G (yes, we have to spell around her because she has no clue she is not a human)....

Books by Seth Godin
Seth Godin is an expert on marketing in this rapidly changing world and the author of ten international bestsellers.

As you may know, he is also the founder of the world famous Squidoo!
Boycott China For Crimes Against Animals
From the dog culling, brutal bear farms collecting bile, the cat and dog fur trade, dog meat industry, to exterminating cats for the 2008 Olympics, China is committing barbaric and sadistic acts against animals in their country.

Although you've no d...
Branding Your Handmade Products

Learn about building a brand as an indie artist or designer. Branding helps create an image for you and your business. It helps generate repeat business and word of mouth which is so important for small business.

Buddha Toys

Buddha can refer to the historical Buddha Shakyamuni or to anyone who has attained full enlightenment.

Now you can have small Buddhas and Buddhist symbols at affordable prices.  Below is a list of Buddhist gifts.

Buddhist Arts
For a Buddhist, start the journey along the road to enlightenment commences with the first understanding of the possibility of realising our Buddha nature. It is only when we fully understand this possibility of evolution into a higher being and disc...
Buddhist Monasteries in Japan

Japanese temples usually follow a naming system which includes "ji" or "tera" or if on a Mountain "dera" or "in". So if one of these is in the word, it is likely to be a temple or monastery. It can be confusing...

Butterflies and Gardening to Attract Them

What is more beautiful than a garden full of colorful flowers with gorgeous butterflies flitting around? It's really not that hard to create a haven like this right in your own yard. All you need to create this sanctuary for you and the butterflies a...

Cabbage Soup Diet Diary
In the bathroom.

Finished shaving off my 3 day beard.

I begin to stare at my half naked self in the mirror.

" What the hell was that?! " I take another look.......

" No,it cant be!! " I look closer........

" Oh my God!!!......holy shiiiiiiiiii "
Campervan Travel Around Australia
Ever wanted to just leave life behind, pack your family into a motorhome and drive away like you had no worries? Well thats what my husband, our two kids and I have done! We are the Mckay's, and we are inviting you to come along with us as we travers...
Candle Making
Get Started Candle Making: Candle Making Directions

If you have never tried candle making before, it is definitely an art that you will want to try out. Candle making is fun and enjoyable, and you can make candles to give out as gifts to your friend...
Carnival of Squid: May 2009
The Carnival of Squid highlights the best lenses on a specific topic for the day. I'm looking for your best submissions and for you to vote for your favorites. The top vote getters will be featured on the Carnival blog each week, along with a Barker'...
Cat Sculpture and Art: Great Home Decor Gifts for Cat Lovers

I love cats. As an artist and designer, I've come to appreciate the majestic beauty of the cat, both in form and in habit. Throughout my life I've always had at least one cat, from the very moment I was first brought home from the hospital, to this v...

Cats Just Wanna Have Fun

Loaded with funny pictures, videos and stories of cats doing nutty things as well as valuable information on caring for your cat, including ear mites, mange, dealing with cat allergies, grooming, and much more. There will also be links to cat rescu...

Celebrating Christmas around the world

I have been very fortunate to have celebrated Christmas in many different places.  Christmas around the world, sharing other peoples customs and traditions is the best gift of all.  And I was blessed many times with Christmas Fairs in Budap...

Celiac Disease
Having discovered my own intolerance to Wheat and Gluten at the end of 2007 I have been aiming to create a series of lenses around the whole subject! The obvious place to start therefore is with An Overview of Celiac Disease or Coeliac Disease as it...
Celtic Advent Wreath

Irish families try to keep many of the Christian holiday traditions alive and one of the ways they do that is to use an Advent Wreath during the Christmas season.  A Celtic Advent Wreath is designed to incorporate some of the symbols that signif...

Chai Lifeline: helping sick kids make it through.

It's very hard for me to write about the impact Chai Lifeline, and especially their summer camp for kids with cancer and other dangerous illness, without getting freaked out. That was the worst time of our lives, and Camp Simcha was like a lifeli...

Chennai is Your Next Tourist Destination.


Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is the country's fourth largest city. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. This 367 year old city has an estimated population...

Children in Danger
Ten years of Civil War ravaged more than rural Nepal: children became the biggest casualty when parents were killed. These kids migrated from countryside to urban Nepal. The children are offered no structured help and are ignored by most of society....
Chinese Herbs: A Short History and Introduction
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works to (re)establish a balance or homeostasis in the body by adjusting the Qi, Blood, Yin, Yang, as well as various essences and fluids endogenous to a healthy being. Of the various styles or modalities of Chinese...
Choosing the right items for your Amazon modules
Ya gotta love Squidoo's Amazon modules. I think they are probably my favorite affiliate modules. The modules themselves are some of the nicest looking and easiest to work with on the site, and Amazon.com offers such a huge range of products that it w...
Clearwing Hummingbird Moth

One may think there's a tiny little baby hummingbird flying among the flowers, but more than likely it's a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth. This moth will feed during the day and it's shape, coloration and scaleless wings give it the appearance of a small...

Come and Visit Crestone, CO
Crestone is my favorite place to vacation in Colorado my home state. I love it here because it reminds me of Tibet.

One of the biggest attractions in the area of Crestone is the Great Sand Dunes National Park which draws many tourists yearly. I neve...
Conscious Retirement
Considering a more conscious approach to retirement? Do you want to consider more than your financial projections? Read on! As my husband and I have explored a more creative approach to retirement, we have found a few gems along the way that we are h...
Cooking With Chickpeas
One of the foods I'd be lost without is the humble chickpea. One this lens you'll find some of my favourite chickpea recipes as well as links, clips and information on chickpeas.
Cool Outdoor Decor

From stylish, to urban, to sensual, to sleek and from classic to modern to whimsical; this is cool outdoor decor.

Create An Asian Garden Paradise
Now is the perfect time of year to design your own Oriental contemplative garden.

Create a personal place of refuge in your yard. Add a stream, some flowing water or a Koi fish pond, or simply a lovely garden statue.

Let your creative juices flow f...
Creativity Reiki - Free Attunement and Manual

Creativity Reiki utilizes the univeral life force to remove blocks from your chakras, give you more inspiration, higher energy, and greater access to your imagination and archetypal levels of consciousness.  It is a practice I have developed bas...

Crop Circles Close to Home
On Friday July 11th, 2008,a friend called from her cell phone to tell me she had come across a crop circle near us. WOW! What a find! I immediately grabbed my camera and headed to the site. It was incredible indeed. When I got there only a few people...
Crystal Collecting Adventures
I am a geologist, mineral collector and dealer. I have a selection of fine mineral specimens, many of which are self-collected,and jewelry-quality crystals (the suite of gem quartz (Herkimer Diamonds) is particularly fine). You can see some of my col...
Crystal Skull Wisdom, Fun and Gifts with I AM ALL
Why do people love crystal skulls? Could it be because they are translucent and shiny, because they resemble us somewhat or that we are amazed by the artist effort it takes to make one. Perhaps it reminds us about our vulnerability and the afterlife...
Crystal Waters Permaculture Village
Welcome to Crystal Waters Permaculture Village. Located an hour and a half north of Brisbane, Australia, Crystal Waters is a fun place to live where everyone, from kids to grannies and grandpas, pitch in and get their hands dirty. A diverse community...
Cuckoo for Kokopellis
Traditional art and icons of the Native American culture are quite common in the American Southwest and have come to symbolize a unique southwestern style of decorating.The flute playing Kokopelli, figure is one such icon and dates back 3,000 years t...
Dalai Lama and Compassion
I got up late morning when I decided to do a blog. I enjoy reading headlines quickly, in case there's a news item I need to read. Found Ann Curry's video with the Dalai Lama. Superb interview. You may even want to print out a transcript.
Debbie Macomber Has Sold Over Sixty Million Books.
The message of this book is DON'T BE AFRAID TO DREAM. Debbie shares her own stories of heartache, frustration, and triumph as she encourages you to pursue your dreams with courage and passion. In this book she will equip and encourage you to push bey...
Deer Species of the British Isles

Deer are one of Britain's commonest mammals, two of the 6 species being traceable back over 10,000 years, one probably introduced in Norman times and the remaining 3 are recent introductions, probably escapees from animal parks and private coll...

Diary of a Squid Angel (2008)
In March 2008, Squidoo HQ announced a new group of Squid Angels. I was editing a bunch of lenses, and upon refreshing a page, the lovely yellow Angel badge popped up on my title bar. That's how I learned of my Squid Angel status. It wasn't hard to fi...
Diet and Inflammation

What is inflammation and why do we need to worry about it?

Inflammation is a key component of the body's natural healing system. It is the normal response to injury or irritation. It serves to bring more blood and immune activity to an injured area...

Doin' the Bone Dance and Other Creative Ways to Learn Bone Anatomy

Teaching children about bone anatomy can be made a bit easier and a lot more fun for the children by using some songs, dances and available innovative educational tools.

The idea for this lens came after watching a recent episode of Hannah Montana the...

Dolly Llama T-Shirts
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Don't go to business school
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. What an amazing group of people applied. Thank you.

Six intense months working with a few other amazing people (and me.)

There are plenty of reasons to get an MBA, especially in a down economy. I'm not sure exactly what...
Dreaming Your Way to Enlightenment
To create any possibility, begin by simply imagining the world as different from what it is. Different how? In any way imaginable. So often we limit ourselves by simply not thinking big enough. We should let our imagination run wild and exercise our...
Drop Dead Georgous Red Dresses
Every woman needs at least one red dress - at least one drop dead gorgeous knock-your-socks off red dress. By just slipping into a stunning red dress a you change - you immediately feel like a woman. You feel feminine, confident, sexy, and for good r...
Earth Day Contest

Make more of an impact this Earth Day! Write a blog post that the entire world can see, and be rewarded for it! This Earth Day Contest is easy to enter, and the prize will be $65 worth of eco friendly/organic products from Chartreuse! So how do you w...

EARTH SHIFT
Here at this lens, we will provide you with current information and announcements about major events in support of the greater community moving smoothly and joyously through these times of profound life change and accelerated Earth shifts.
Eat Your Way to the Perfect Figure
When I used to visit LA I loved the fact that everyone was so health conscious. But since becoming a resident of this crazy city, I've noticed three things about this so-called healthy lifestyle:

1. People confuse being thin with being healthy.
2. P...
Eating for Energy

Hey there!


Welcome to the official Eating for Energy squidoo lens. This is lens is put together by me, Yuri Elkaim, the author of Eating for Energy.


This lens is really a meeting ground for great raw food diet and nutrition information and it will gi...

Eco Friendly Gifts for the Think Green People!
Each person CAN make a difference, Get involved with your local recycling effort, or start one your self if you don't have one going.
This lens is dedicated to showcasing some of the best Eco Friendly T-shirts and Gifts, plus very useful tips to help...
Ecolicious Wannabe: Making a Sustainable Effort

This is me, not looking like a nut. I still feel like a nut though. Sometimes.

So who am I? I'm a mom, a wife, a daughter and a person trying to live a healthy, people-friendly and earth-friendly life. I love trees. Occasionally I do hug trees. I'm...

EelKat's Secrets To Squidoo Success

On April 17, 2007 I joined Squidoo and had no idea what I was doing. Now on April 17, 2008 I have gained Giant Squid status, had lenses reach the coveted Top 100 List, and am making enough of a steady income to run the Pidgie Fund on my Squidoo incom...

Eight Ways Animal Spirits Teach Us About Life
* Helps integrate nature into your life
* Can announce physical changes or danger
* Will help develop more appreciation for all life
* Can foretell shifts in consciousness
* Signals times of insight and opportunity
* Adds affirmation and clarity to y...
Emergency Pet Care Kit
Any pet owner knows that our furry friends are more than just pets. They are truly part of the family. We're willing to do anything for them - especially when it comes to health care. But more and more pet owners are becoming dissatisfied with conven...
Essential Oil Diffusers
The fragrance of an essential oil can directly affect everything from your emotional state to your lifespan. Why is it good to diffuse when trying to do aromatherapy? What's the difference between a diffuser and a nebulizer? A Diffuser is any device...
Expanding Your Lens Publishing Power -- How-to Squidoo

Hello Lensmasters! I have prepared this special Squidoo how-to lens just for you! This lens gives you step-by-step directions from a squidoo addict who has experienced over three years on Squidoo to become a GIANT Squid 100 Club Member having authore...

Exploring Feng Shui Colors
One of the important principles in understanding Feng Shui is color.  Feng Shui color is modeled after the five elements - wood, fire, earth, metal and water. 
Feel Good With Positive Emotions

The core of the Law of Attraction, more popularly known as "The Secret," is feeling good on a consistent basis. This page will give you suggestions on how to get those positive emotions and how to dispel the bad ones.

Feng Shui Colors, Uses and Cures


Want to learn more about Feng Shui colors and how to use them in your home?  In this lens I will teach you how to create good Feng Shui using a color bagua to help you gain prosperity and peace in your life.  You wil also learn how to use...

Feng Shui for Children
By applying some basic Feng Shui principles at home and at school, parents and teachers can create a more nurturing environment, reduce behavioral problems, and stimulate a child's mind.

The main goal in transforming any children's space, is to crea...
Feng Shui House - 4 Amazing Tips to Purify Your Air With Indoor Plants

One of the many aspects of the Feng Shui House is the importance for clean air indoors. To achieve balanced Chi, you need to improve the air quality in your house. The reasoning behind this is because the air you're breathing indoors is more harm...

Fifth Dimensional Healing
We are now in the age of the "Great Shift" in human consciousness. This shift is made possible by the light that has been coming onto the planet by ever increasing amounts for the last 20 years. This light is carrying information from the Fifth Dimen...
Fight Inflammation and Oxidation With Essential Oils
Neuroscientist James Joseph of Tufts University warns, "Inflammation is the evil twin of oxidation. Where you find one, you find the other." The list of inflammation-induced health concerns is a long one, including allergies, asthma, osteoporosis, rh...
Fight Toxic Mold By Going Green
If you are exposed to mold over a long period of time you can end up with the growth of mold within your nose, sinus cavities, bronchial passages and lungs.

Are you suffering from exposure to mold? If you experience any of the following symptoms you...
Finding Time for Peace In Your Life and On the Planet
I have been involved with the Peace Movement ever since the Vietnam War, which I opposed. Currently I am involved with four significant peace organizations which I wish to highlight in this lens. They are all worth joining and participating in. So re...
Fine Art Commemorating Dalai Lama's San Francisco Teachings
Whether you call him Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Holy Lord, Gentle Glory, Compassionate Defender of the Faith, Ocean of Wisdom, Wish Fulfilling Gem (Yishin Norbu),Presence (Kundun).

In October of 2007, Tibet's highest reli...
Floral Design
Floral design can incorporate many things. Its the artistic expression in the actual arrangement. The use of color, height, texture. The practical knowledge of the durability of the plant as well as its seasonality and cost. The know-how to arrange i...
Food and Your Feng Shui Kitchen
Chi or "energy" - the basic premise of Feng Shui must be free-flowing in order to be in balance. All things in the Universe have two opposite yet complementary energies known as Yin and Yang.

You can enhance the energy in the kitchen with colors, ma...
Food Prices Soar, Income Plummets, So What Do You Do?
It's not like you have to go back to the days of Little House On The Prairie!

After changing our habits and creating a healthier home in the first edition of Eco-Converts, I found myself not only enjoying it, but wanting to take it further.

Especia...
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Free Tibet!

In 1949, China invaded and absorbed the country of Tibet into their own. The people of Tibet have been protesting and fighting for their independence and rights ever since.

This lens has links to historical background, a place to debate what's happeni...

Fresh Asparagus Recipes
Find everything you need to know about fresh asparagus right here! Learn how to grow asparagus, how to cook asparagus and even some tasty asparagus recipes.

Fresh asparagus is delicious on it's own but by adding a few simple ingredients you can turn...
Friends Revolution: A Path of Exploration for a Chef and Archeologist
It's complicated. I owned 2 restaurants and on a whim decided to go back to College to Become a Doctor of Archeology. Why you ask? Live is to short to live the same day twice!

Why on earth would be given dozens of talents and only use one during you...
Fuchsia Plants, Their History, Propagation And Care

Hello my green-fingered friends.

I'm here to do a bit of a Charlie Dimcock, or whatever she's called. She used to be on UK television gardening shows a lot, and that's her photo on the left. Anyway, I'm going to talk about fuchsia plants.

Yes, I've...

Functional Foods for Optimal Health
What Are Functional Foods?

Functional foods are foods that provide health benefits beyond just basic nutrition. Functional foods do more than just provide nutrients - they may play a role in reducing your risk of disease or in improving your overall...
Funny - Fun - Humor Headquarters
Funny - Fun - Humor

This group welcomes all lenses that are here to provide fun and laughter. This is a good mood, fun group that wants to make people laugh and have a great time. It's the 'take a break' group.

So if you feel like getting a short fun...

Funny Cat Facts
It isn't until you have lived with a cat that you begin to understand their idiosyncrasies. And it is only with love that we accept them... amazing both to the owners and probably to the cats themselves.

Here are just a few funny facts about cats th...
Ganesh
Ganesh is a Hindu god. He has an elephant head and a human body with 4 arms. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. Shiva went off on a long trip, and while he was gone Parvati gave birth to a beautiful son, Ganesh. While Shiva returned, a young boy aro...
GANESHA - The Most Beloved God
Lord Ganesha, also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh and also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar in South India, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in Hinduism. Although he is known by many of his other attributes, the elephant head...
Geothermal Heat Pumps
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have both endorsed geothermal heat pump systems as among the most energy efficient, environmentally clean, and cost effective systems for temperature control. Homeowners can...
Gifts That Feed the Soul
What better gift to give than one that feeds the soul of an acquaintance, co-worker, family member or friend. The gifts below are food for the five senses, the heart and the mind.

Shop for books and music, spa items, treats for the tummy items, gree...
Girl Powered Peace

It is now universally agreed in aid organizations worldwide that empowering the women of a community will empower the children and the men as well. Women are caretakers and nurturers, watching over others. They tend to use practical wisdom to make de...

Give More with Gifts or Clicks
Christmas is a time for giving and good will. It is even better if the gifts that you give can give more, do more or make a difference in the lives of others. It is a way of giving a gift that gives twice.

With the economy the way that it is now, we...
Gluten Free Treats
Needing to eat only gluten-free, or wheat-free foods shouldn't mean going without the good stuff or restricting your diet to boring meals. You CAN enjoy lots of yummy (if not entirely healthy) treats and goodies!
Go With The Flow vs. Be In Your Flow
I was listening to Paula White this morning. She was talking about the book "Caught Between A Dream and A Job"by Delatorro McNeal II

I was inspired to write about how to find your passion, to live your dreams, and to discover how to live in your flo...
Gorgeous handmade rugs from Nepal..and the lovely people who make them

Based in Khatmandu, Nepal, this lovely little rug company produces some of the most beautiful rugs you can find. In the photo is Khomnath Bastola, a very talented rug-maker, in his office. Their web address is:

http://www.geocities.com/rscnepal/

The Am...

Great Pyramids of Giza

The Giza complex is designated as a World Heritage Site, and the Great Pyramid is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remains standing. These Great Pyramids truly qualify as amazing and mysterious monuments from ancient times....

GreekGeek's Squidoo Tips: How to Get Your Lens Found

So, you want to learn how to build successful Squidoo lenses (or any sort of webpage), attract web traffic, and get your Squidoo lens found by Google! This three-part tutorial covers:


Grey - Fashions
You can dress up with grey or dress down in gray. (I'm spelling inconsistently on purpose since half the world spells it grey and the other half spell it gray.)

Anyway gray is a very versatile color. Grey or Gray works as well for leisure clothing o...
Groceries at Your Doorstep

It doesn't have to be a chore to have celebrations and feast if you utilize some of the wonderful websites on the internet. From hard to find item, raw foods, vegan, ethnic organics - it's all on the net. With the gas prices being as insane as t...

Growing Lavender – Cooking With Lavender – Bathing With Lavender
Using lavender is one of the best ways to pamper yourself!



Uses of Lavender Include:



Cooking (marinade for meats, dressing for salads, dipping oil for breads)



Cleaning (disinfecting floors, walls, mirrors)



Cosmetic (Bathing, hair rinse, facial bl...
Guardians of the Selva Maya: Rainforest Sustainability
Guardians of the Selva Maya is a story about the people and the land. It is also about the future. And the story of the children of the ejido of Pustunich in the Selva Maya. It is their story of survival in the rainforest and looking to the trees to...
Hamsas - good luck charms from the Middle East

I first got interested in the hamsa symbol when a friend brought me one from Israel This lens will show you some of my favorite hamsas and places to find more.

I got more interested when my daughter was writing a paper on folk religion and the diffe...

Harry Potter - taking over the world.
Have you heard of Harry Potter? No? Then where have you been! Harry Potter is a phenomenon; from simple beginnings as a children's book, Harry Potter has engulfed the world with extravagant movies, merchandise to fill your basement, video and board g...
Have You Been Blessed By Squid Angel Chef Keem?

This is your "Wall of Fame", dear fellow Squidoo lensmasters - if you've been blessed by Squid Angel Chef Keem! Please add one or more links of your blessed lenses in the plexo on this page. I'll update the "Featured Lenses" on a...

Heal Insomnia with Simple Remedies | Take Care of Sensory Overwhelm and Sleep Better
Sleep is a time when your body heals, refreshes itself and gets information from your subconscious and other dimensions. It's invaluable to your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.

Generally, as you get older you need less sleep, but y...
Healing Art with SARK

SARK creates colorful inspiration and healing arts through creative channels that make hearts sing! Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy (SARK) has written and created 15 best-selling books, and created hundreds of products.  She is the founder and...

Healing Stones
Indigenous people the world over have had traditions about using stones to heal. The Tibetans use a turquoise stone as a "life stone" and often grind up stones to use in their sand paintings for healing. They also use the ground up stones in their me...
Health Benefits of Basil
Botanical Name: "Ocimum basilicum"

Common Name: Basil or Sweet Basil (Common Kitchen Basil)

Holy basil or tulsi is Ocimum sanctum.

From the Latin "Basileum" which means royal. Basil is considered a king among plants.

Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)...
Health Benefits Of Milk Thistle
With all the bugs, germs and toxins out their, quite often its the liver that takes the brunt of these toxic attacks!To help the liver regenerate and run more efficiently, there is a brilliant herb that will care for your liver!This amazing herb is k...
Healthcare For All
The lack of access to health care for millions of people in the United States is shameful and just plain wrong. The answer to this crisis is to provide universal coverage for all people, and to combat the insurance companies and pharmaceutical compan...
Helping Others In The Online Marketing World

Is Site Build It A Scam?

I see searches every single day on the keywords, Site Build It Scam. Is it?


Just like others, I searched for the exact same thing a couple years back, trying to see if I could find anything negative about Site Build It.

Check...

High Desert Gardening
I'm Teri, a graphic designer/artist/gardener living in the high desert of Northern Nevada. Originally from Southern California, I found gardening somewhat challenging when I first moved here in 1989. After much research into the native and non-native...
Holistic Essential Oils and Digestive Disorders
All of the following fall under the category Digestive Disorder - non-ulcer dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, gastritis, and irritable bowel syndrome, also known by the acronym IBS.

IBS is a very common digestive disorder (affecting 15 percent of adults) bu...
Home DIY Projects

DIY Projects for around the house. Do it yourself concrete projects, do it yourself mosaic countertops, DIY project ~ polished concrete floors, and how to make a mosaic countertop.

HOT STONE THERAPY
As a Hot Stone Therapist here are some of the many benefits of hot stone massage.

The warmth of the stones help loosens stiff muscles. It is great way to unwind and relieve stress. I found that each client has different needs.

The application of wa...
How Aromas and Feng Shui Can Change Your Life
Have you ever walked into someone's home when they have been baking cookies, or pie or bread? How did you react? Smells are frequently associated with our childhood experiences. What is a nurturing fragrance to you? Did you realize that the use...
How Granny Gets Her Groove Back

This lens is for me. You can tag along if you want, but I wrote it as an inspiration to myself when I was in a low spot regarding making Squidoo lenses. I can't say I had writer's block, because I have lots of ideas. I just lost my enthusiasm...

How to avoid Christmas

I know you don't mean any harm when you wish me a Merry Christmas - and I am very happy for you... but some of us are not Christians and are feeling a little overloaded by your holiday. Here are tips for getting through somebody else's holiday se...

How To Bathe a Cat

Here you'll learn not only how to give a cat a bath, but when a cat bath is necessary. I'll also share with you the 8 things you must do while bathing your cat and my step-by-step trauma-free way to bathe your cat.

Bathing a cat should not b...

How to be a successful sales & marketing person
We all are selling in some way or other. We sell our intelligence and expertise in white collar jobs, we sell our labor in specific jobs, we sell products of our business for our living.
Selling is easy if we work it hard and selling is hard if we wo...
How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico

Tired of the rat race? Ready to live in a country where it's cheaper, safer for your kids, and a great adventure? You can have it all in Mexico, from beaches to inland Haciendas. How do I know? I lived in Mexico for 36 years and raised two childr...

How To Germinate Lilies
Sorry, some of the photos aren't mine because I started this process last year and didn't know I'd be doing a Squidoo. The photos are only to aid in the process. Lilies are perennials that grow from a bulb. But you can force a lily to grow a seed pod...
How To Get Deep Links with RSS Feeds

There are a number of online syndication services that will display an RSS feed as a web page. These will typically contain deep-links to pages on to the originating website, which is a valuable source of backlinks.

I originally wrote about thi...

How To Get One-Way Backlinks

When you have just created new website, you will want to attract people to visit it. One of the most important tasks for any webmaster is to build up the number of links to the site from other websites. This can be done manually via reciprocal link e...

How to make a living on Squidoo

Making a living on Squidoo just from Squidoo's monthly payouts is a long-term process - expect to take 6 months to see significant monthly earnings. 

BUT it is possible to almost immediately start making money and to make a GOOD living usin...

How to Make Your Sweetheart Happy


Yes, no matter how much a woman says she does not want gifts, you can't go wrong by pampering her. So if you want to stay on her good side, get her something thoughtful. It does not have to be expensive unless you choose to splurge. Just let her...

How to Make YouTube Videos


Have you ever thought to create a video or a youtube video?

Are you skilled enough and aware of lots of software to create a video?

There can be lots of questions when you planned to create a video.

If you are novice video maker then you will fin...

How to Raise Your Vibrational Frequency

Welcome! I'm excited that you discovered this lens as the information within it can absolutely empower you to change your life!

As a spiritual teacher specializing in topics relating to vibrational frequency, I'm creating this lens to enhanc...

how to remove virus that attacks through usb drives....
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This is my first lens.
This lens is about removing nasty virus which eats up your cpu power & slow computing.Most of these unwanted programs comes through "USB thumb drives"


Analysing whether you are infected or not

Do your computer ru...
How To Save Feral Cats and Stop Overpopulation With TNR

Learn all about feral cats and the TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs; what feral means; how they live; the arguments for and against TNR porgrams. You'll also find links to rescue organizations, materials on TNR and how you can start or join exisit...

How to Use an Iridology Eye Chart!

Iridology Eye Charts are brilliant and necessary tools to use when reading the iris.


It's amazing what you can find out about your body!


Knowing what is out-of-balance can help us quicken the road to wellbeing and live a fuller, more enjoyable l...

How to Use the Donations Module
Squidoo's Donations module now makes it even easier for lens readers to donate to charity.

With the Donations module readers that want to support the charity can click the Donate button and give a little directly to the charity.

Remember a dollar h...
HTML And CSS Mentor

Many of you start writing your lenses without any HTML and CSS, but as you start understanding Squidoo, you want to learn how to spice your lenses up. HTML and CSS is just the ticket that you may be looking for.

Here, on this lens, you will learn fr...

HTML Borders Backgrounds

Have you seen sharp looking lenses formatted with HTML borders and backgrounds and wished you could do the same? There are already plenty of EXCELLENT how-to-HTML lenses available, so I thought I'd do something a little different.

There are two main...

Hummingbirds: Facts, Feeders and Fun Merchandise

Hummingbirds are amazing creatures.  The more you learn about them, the more amazing they become.

Here you can learn about them, find great feeders, and browse neat hummer merchandise.

Learn how to entice them to your yard with the right feeders a...

Humor & Hilarity Headquarters

Welcome to the Humor and Hilarity Group!


This group is designed for family-friendly lenses that are funny.


Because this group has become so large it's hard to edit it - I will only let in new funny lenses if the lensmaster shows me one lens featu...

Hyperbaric Oxygen
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been around for many years. It is best known for treating decompression sickness (the bends). There are other legitimate uses for HBOT and uses still being researched. Many articles describe ailments that improve from th...
Ibuprofen Side Effects

We believe you should be informed about any drug side effects prior to taking it.


Ibuprofen Side Effects Question:


My cousin currently takes 800mg of Ibuprofen nightly before bed to help control his asthma symptoms. This was suggested as an alternati...

Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging
The custom of offering flowers to Buddha in the 6th century is believed to be the beginning of the fine art of Ikebana. Ikebana, the Japanese word for flower arrangement, is based upon certain principles which are recognized the world over. The love...
Imagine Peace & Love Gifts for Mom, Dad, Kids and More
Looking for a special gift for your Mom, Mother or Mum? How about one for your Dad, Father or Daddy? Why not choose one that spreads the message of peace and love? Inspired by Imagine Peace and Valentine's Day, the Imagine Peace - Imagine Love Store...
Increase Your Green Consciousness
Consider the following: Going green is the most important issue that will shape our future-we have reached a tipping point on the environment. Going green is about our kids, our families, our lives. Investing in green will be to the twenty-first cent...
Indiana Jones and the Lens of Reality
Indiana Jones is a fantastic fiction, but many of his adventures are rooted in reality. The question for this lens is, what's real and what's so much hokum?

Storytellers like Lucas and Speilberg are often asked where they get their ideas from, and t...
Inner Peace, Real Peace, Now
The search for inner peace began before any written history. Long thought a luxury of the rich and of monks, inner peace has become a high priority in modern times. It is in fact, the only way to world peace.

Only those who know peace and live in pe...
Inspirations
My store at zazzle has inspirations of mine and my daughters. I have my poetry on beautiful pictures. I have artwork my daughters drew. I have a lot of different inspirations there. I hope you will come by and check it out!
Is There Life After Death?

I want to live forever. I love life, my life, and I want it to continue for all of eternity. I'm already thinking about the next century! I'll be a bit older by then, of course, but I'll have a heck of a one hundred years to look back on. Think what...

James Cameron's Avatar | Extraordinary Film Making | Something For Everyone to Love
Written before he made the Titanic, James Cameron's latest movie had to wait for technology to catch up with it before it was made.

Taking over 2 years to make along with $430 million dollars, this visually stunning movie is once again breaking new...
Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell was one of the most brilliant scholars in America studying and teaching about mythology, folklore and comparative religion.

Judy Gordon and Dan Gordon's Book on Cancer
I have known Judy Gordon for about a decade. In 2003, when Judy was 55 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Judy had been a writer for years at that time. As the book title says, she fell apart when she got the diagnosis. So throughout the treatment...
JUST BEE: Life Affirming, Transformational Clothing

My amazing friend, Lori Mertz, started JUST BEE for showcasing her creative drawings.

At the age of 42, Lori has already lived about three lifetimes. She was a foster mother for three children, a production manager in the movie industry, administrat...

Kab's Fab Squid Squad
Hey there, fellow lensmaster. So, you're trying to become a Giant Squid, eh? Or, what's that, you're shooting for Giant Squid 100 Club? Well, welcome to Kab's Fab Squid Squad, a team of lensmasters just like you in a race for their lives (and when I...
Knit For Peace on March 21

Become Another Knitter for Peace. 

You're going to knit anyway on March 21, so why not dedicate your work on that day to peace?  Join this grassroots movement. Visit the blog at http://knitforpeace.wordpress.com/ and tell me what you (and y...

Lakota Sioux Sacred Rites
For the Lakota Sioux, there are seven Sacred Rites which are observed. These rites stem from generations of legend and tradition. Each is a beautiful tribute to the people and the tribe.

Each of the Sacred Ceremonies involves the Peace Pipe, which w...
Land of the Indians - Indiana


In 1800 a territory was carved from the Northwest Territory, the United States Congress named it the Indiana Territory meaning Land of Indians. The name fits as there were many Native American peoples who had migrated to this area from the north and...

Larkspur - Flower of July

If you celebrate your birthday in July your flower is the Larkspur. It comes in many colors but is best known for the blue shades. Levity and lightheartedness are traits associated with this tall summer flower. Also attributed to the larkspur is a p...

Lavender, both beautiful and powerful
This lens is dedicated to the Lavender Herb. Learn how to make lavender bath salts, culinary recipes and more. Learn how to identify, grow and dry this herb for aromatherapy and medicinal uses. You can also explore its healing abilities.
Le Creuset Colorful Kitchen Cookware
Le Creuset' reputation is unsurpassed for exceptional quality, superior materials and stylish product designs.

The Le Creuset stoneware line, offers the ultimate in versatility and durability. It can bake in an oven up to 500 degrees, go in the mic...
Leg Cramps - What Causes Them, And How Can I Get Rid Of Them?
By Sharon Stajda,

First, let's talk about a few factors that can cause leg cramps. Leg cramps can as a rule be attributed to a couple of factors. Number one, a serious health problem which is known as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT.). DVT is a serious he...
Leiden, university town in The Netherlands
Culture, shopping, poetry on the walls, European Dutch old town architecture, fairs and more. This lens shows you a bit of the history of Leiden, some pictures of the sights and a view into the local culture. Do take a look at the statistics so you k...
Lensography of Kathy aka Pretty Bullet

Hello! It seems I've been a wee bit busy on Squidoo! This lens is a list of all my Squidoo lenses and lensography's, a way to keep track of all my lenses and to allow folks to view my lenses by category.

So, grab a cup of coffee, browse around, I kn...

Leshan Giant Buddha!
The Grand Buddha at Leshan (Sichuan Province, China) is the largest ancient stone carved image of Buddha in the world, standing 71 metres in height. It is located at the foot of Mt. Lingyun, where the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi Rivers meet. This edifi...
Live Longer with Supplements

Do you drag around sluggish like these bears?


Take the necessary steps to maintain a life of wellness.

You can make a difference in your own health. You can do this by getting adequate exercise, plenty of sleep, and by maintaining good nutrition.

U...

Living the Green Organic Lifestyle

What are you doing to live a green lifestyle? Whether you are already immersed in the green lifestyle or just being to learn about it, you can find wonderful resources in the Living the Green Organic Lifestyle blog which features the lenses of our be...

Lose weight with a wheat free diet

Lose weight with a wheat free diet is my account of how I managed to shed pounds and keep them off. How many times do we try to lose weight in the New Year only to give up by Easter because we just cannot continue with the calorie and/or carb countin...

Love This Lens Widget

One of the (many) secrets of getting a good Lensrank is the star ratings that other Lensmasters can give to your lens. Getting them to actually visit your lens is hard enough, yet sometimes they leave without clicking on the stars at the top.

This w...

Lucid Dreams
Lucid dreams, sometimes called waking dreams is a special kind dream you have while sleeping in which you become aware that you are asleep and dreaming. This frees you up to experinece whatever you wish, your wildest fantasies!
Make Your Own Website with SBI Site Build It
SBI BOGO Buy one get one free special saleYou've a got an idea, something that you love and know well, and your on a mission to turn your passion into profit, you want to make your own website and turn your knowledge into a regular income. You may ask yourself "How do I build it?... Do...
make-the-most-of-summer-naturally
I believe in "going green" and living healthy naturally. All the products I will mention here are safe and easy formulas and products that do not harm the environment. I'm writing this in May and I can feel summer is just weeks away - a time to plan...
Making Buddhas: Tibetan Silk Applique
This lens will introduce the rare and precious art of Tibetan applique thangkas, explain its history and techniques, and encourage further research into this little-known sacred art form.

Sacred and inspiring Buddhist images rendered in precious sil...
Marianne Williamson - Superhero, Spiritual Activist
Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author, lecturer, a Spiritual Activist and the Founder of the Peace Alliance, a citizen action organization representing a growing constituency for peace.

For spearheading the Campaign for a Department of Peace...
Marsha Camblin Natural Health Lensography


I am a Sound healer, using Tibetan Bowls. And I offer people Raindrop Therapy. More on that soon. I have a strong interest in Natural Medicine or Holistic Medicine. You will find out some of what I'm interested in here as you read on. I also have a...

Meditation Myths Shattered!
People avoid meditation because they think it's difficult. They believe they are supposed to feel supremely relaxed, tuned into the universe, or have a mind that's completely void of thought and distraction.

NOT SO! I'm here today to shatter your im...
Melanoma: An Ugly Mole Story
Melanoma is skin cancer. Yes, there it is, the "C" word. Nobody really likes to talk about it but its important that you understand what Melanoma is and, most importantly, how to prevent it.

This my story of an ugly mole that I found on my back. You...
Mendocino County, California

We recently had the privilege of housesitting in Mendocino County, California. We've traveled extensively throughout the United States and have visited California many times but had never stayed this far north in California.

It was a wonderful exper...

Meow-ee WoWee - That's some Good Catnip
I have 6 cats and I have to say sometimes I feel like their drug dealer. There is just something about that stinky green leafy stuff we call "Catnip" that they love so much.
Sometimes they just need a fix of the Meow-ee WoWee to make themselves feel...
MiMi's Personal Growth and Motivational T-Shirts
Coming from an unfortunate childhood, I didn't know what life was all about. All I knew was that life sucked. Where is the order? What is my reason for being? Why don't I know it? Why am I so sad and angry?

I began looking for answers at age twenty....
Mini Meditations For Nature Lovers
RELAX...Take a deep breath.

Feeling a little world weary?
...Perhaps you've been stuck in traffic...
...The baby won't stop crying...
...The boss needs you to work overtime this weekend...
...The cat just ate your prize fern...
...Or it's been snow...
My Claim To Fame
Do you have a claim to fame, anything you have done to give you notoriety? Your claim to fame might be the result of having someone famous in the family, or as a friend, having met a famous person, or having taken part in a special event, appeared on...
My Facebook Experience

While my South Park-esque picture (on your left) is reserved strictly for online message board, and forum, usage, Facebook has grown to become one of my more 'professional' outlets: bearing a similar personal picture like my Squidoo Lenses (on your r...

My novel, Ghosthunter
Ghosthunter is an ebook published by synergebooks.com It is a Native American supernatural western.
My Squidoo Fans

Pop stars have them. Film stars have them. Squidoo has them. Lensmasters have them and I'm so pleased that I have them. What are they? They're fans.

This page brings together those Lensmasters who have very kindly decided to become my fans. As I wri...

My Top 10 Divination Tools
The rest of you, operating through the subconscious and the unconscious, holds tremendous amounts of wisdom. Accessing that wisdom through divination tools, when you are making a decision, can give you a better picture of what you need to do or new i...
Namaste

 Namaste is Hindu, spelled "Namaste" and pronounced "Nam-a-stay."

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Namaste is not a...

Natural Gardening in Nebraska
Natural gardening means different things to different people. For purposes of this page, I'm going to define it as gardening that meets some or all of the following goals:

1. Uses organic techniques
2. Uses primarily native plants, or hardy, low mai...
Natural Wax Candles

(Al-Jazari's candle clock in 1206; public domain)
Candles have been lighting the way for man for centuries. Some of the earliest candles were made from tallow, beeswax, indigenous insects, fruits from the cinnamon tree, plants, and wax made from tree...

Nature Therapy - Therapeutic Walking or Hiking - Green Therapy

John Muir once wrote, In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

Walking in nature can have many therapeutic benefits for the person walking. Taking a walk or a hike to enjoy the scenery, the fresh air and the activity can help in...

Nepal - My Fantastic Four Months!
In 2008 I decided along with other volunteers to pack in college life for four months and venture to Nepal, in the heart of the Himilayas. My mission was to teach english (the best I could!) to disadvantaged children whilst living with a local family...
NewRiverOne's Shop

I recently discovered eCrater, a simple-to-use website creation venue for selling.

"eCrater.com is both a free web store builder and a free online marketplace. Sellers can easily create their own free online store in minutes. Buyers can easily b...

Ningxia Red Is The Best Wolfberry Juice Available: The Best Wolfberryjuice Ever
It's health benefits of wolfberries have been known and used for thousands of years. The fruit contains 19 amino acids and over 20 trace minerals. Has more protein than whole wheat. It can lead to longevity. No other natural food is as powerful as th...
Nobel Prize: First Woman To ...
The Nobel Prize. One of the premier awards in the world, honoring achievements in five fields. Women have won awards in all six categories. Thirty-six women have taken home the prize since it was established in 1901, with one - Marie Curie &nda...
Norman - A Very Special Kitty
Welcome to Norman's Page! Who is Norman, aka Mr. Romper Pants? I met Norman online during the 2006 Cutest eBay Pet Contest. On September 20, 2006 his Mom posted an introduction to Norman, my heart melted and Norman went immediately in that very speci...
Nurture Your Creativity
Through a story about discovering enthusiasm as a child, this lens explores self concept as a key to unblocking the ability to self nurture. Nurturing your creativity starts by nurturing your self concept or maybe it is the other way around. When sel...
Om Mantra Pendants

Om (Aum) mantra pendants are beautiful expressions of the Buddhist concept. The Om mantra is usually chanted while meditating.


The Om (Aum) mantra can be recited for the experience only which can be calming and soothing.


By understanding the deeper...

Optical Illusions in Art
What exactly is an "illusion"?
An illusion is a deceptive trick that alters our perception of reality. Our senses in effect, perceive something entirely differently than what actually exists.

The word illusion comes from the Latin verb, illudere, wh...
Ostara: The Sabbat with the Rabbit

Just what is a sabbat anyway? According to the Merriam-Webster On-line Dictionary, a sabbat is "any of eight neo-pagan religious festivals commemorating phases of the changing seasons." In the case of Ostara, it refers to the celebration of the Sprin...

Osteoarthritis: understanding it and fighting arthritis pain

In 2007 I learned that I have osteoarthritis (just like many baby boomers, as well as older and younger folks). Later on in the year I had Total Hip Replacement Surgery on one hip. The other hip was replaced in 2009.

When I was first diagnosed with os...

Overland Trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa

In April this year, 2007,  I did a trip to Nepal to look for interesting products for our "Lanna Charm"  website.

LannaCharm website

After spending 10 days sightseeing and shopping around Kathmandu,and a few days trekking, I booked an overland trip...

Peace Coloring - The Color of Peace
Children love coloring and themes of peace. Peace coloring book activities and drawing peace pictures teaches children how peace, kindness, conflict resolution and positive behavior can improve their lives and the world around them.

Children enjoy c...
Peace Nepal Treks

Peace Nepal Treks (P.) Ltd. is an adventure trekking company established with the principal aim to cater to the needs of every adventure traveler touring to Nepal and beyond.

Centrally located in the heart of Thamel, the most popular tourist destinat...

Pen Pals in Uganda
Nothing empowers youth like making connections with other kids all over the world. These kids in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, Africa, would love to communicate with other children from different parts of the world. Please contact me if you wo...
Pete Seeger - The Power of Song

Pete Seeger has sung for peace and justice for generations.

Now there is a documentary of Pete Seeger's life entitled Pete Seeger - The Power of Song it has been shown on PBS and at Film festivals from Oklahoma to Vermont. Pete Seeger sang at Barack...

Planning A Colorado Trail Section Hike: Silverton To Durango

And, boy, do we need one. It's been a long time since my husband and I have done a multi-day backpacking trip together, and we're really looking forward to our first section-hike on the Colorado Trail in June, 2009.

I figured that, as I plan...

Plant Spirit Healing:working with Plant Consciousness
I have always been infatuated with the thought of herbal healing. It was not until the mid-eighties did I begin to incorporate more alternative healing methods into my own medical routine. I have seen herbal healing work like a miracle when someone t...
Plastic bag alternatives
Facts, figures, recycling ideas, alternative bags, alternative uses, valuable resources and links

Each year the world uses 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags. The US accounts for about 380 billions. As shocking as this is, it's even more shockin...
Poppy Paintings by Sundell
The poppy is one of the flowers I most love to paint and you will find a growing assortment of poppy paintings here as I continue adding them to this lens.

I grow these beauties covering most of our two lots, so dawn in early summer is magical at my...
Prairie Dogs of the Plains
They may be pests in some places, and the prairie dog towns stretching for miles in every direction have just about disappeared from the west, but these furry little critters still entertain and enchant us. Prairie Dogs are part of our heritage in th...
Psychic Experiences


Do you believe we all have the ability to communicate on a psychic level?



I have to confess something straight away, I have always known this to be fact. I know there are many who will argue with me and that's all good.



I ask doubters to be op...

Pure Positivity on Twitter
A positive attitude not only helps us through tough times, it also improves our health. Positive people enjoy life more, in little things as well as great moments. For me, it's made the difference between cracking under pressure and being able to mov...
Purple Star Recipients

Purple stars have been the topic of much chit chat for a little while now. And, now they are a reality and the lenses featured here are proof.

In the modules of this lens you're going to find the recipients of Squidoo's Purple Stars. These lenses ar...

Quinoa - The Wonder Grain
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a native of Peru where it grows both wild and under cultivation for centuries begining with the Incas. It is technically a pseudo-cereal since it is not a member of the grass family, but rather produces seeds (usually...
Rain Gardens - A Beautiful Way To Improve Water Quality
Did you know that 85% of pollutants in our lakes and streams is the result of stormwater runoff?

Did you know that every parking lot and road that is built only increases the pollution?

Did you know that these pollutants affect wildlife habitats as...
Rainbow of Colors Headquarters
Rainbow Fashion Colors

Rainbow Fashion Colors is actively looking for members but beware, I will only accept your highest quality work.

This group is for color specific shopping lenses only. The topics can include personal fashion specific-colored...

Raindrop is a Special Kind of Body Work
In the Raindrop Technique of bodywork essential Oils are dropped along the spine followed by a hot compress allowing the receiver to embrace life with renewed vitality.

The oils are applied like little drops of rain, from a height of about six inche...
Raised Bed Gardening

I became a raised bed gardener not by choice, but by necessity.  We have a small space that gets adequate sunlight for a garden and tree roots make it impossible to till the ground.

 The solution was an easy one.  Build Raised Beds.

&nbs...

Recently Published Lens List

This lens show you how to add a list of your most recently published lenses to a lens, or to a blog by using a customised newsfeed. It will take you less than 2 minutes in 5 easy steps.



The standard Squidoo lensmaster newsfeed display lenses in lensr...
Recipes and Cooking with Lavender
This lens is dedicated to the exploration of lavender as a culinary ingredient. You will find many different kinds of recipes using fresh or dried lavender, lavender oil, lavender agave nectar, lavender sugar, and other fine lavender-flavored product...
Reiki: A Lensography

What you will find here is the cream of the crop of Reiki lenses, a vast array of information containing many differing and personal answers to the question...what is Reiki? In my opinion you can never find all there is to know about Reiki from just...

Renaissance Woman Online

A Renaissance Woman is a woman (as opposed to a Renaissance Man) who has broad intellectual interests and that is definitely me! I am interested in all sorts of fields from business and marketing to writing and education. I love trivia and quotes too...

Robert Thurman Buddhist Scholar
Robert Thurman teaches at Columbia University Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion. Robert is the father of actress Uma Thurman. He was one of the earliest Westerners to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama and they have become lif...
Sacred Spirit
I put this lens together to share what I think is just great music from Sacred Spirit.

If you love the sound of Native American chants, I'm sure you'll love the way this has been combined with music. The sound of the Native American Flutes is almost...
Salt Lamps
A Salt Lamp will cleanse the air around you via natural ionization. An organic, alternative and natural means of improving health. Air quality is extremely important to our health and happiness. Some call negative ions "The Vitamins of the Air? By us...
Sand Dollars: Math on the Beach

One day at the beach in Costa Rica my daughter and I were digging in the sand making sandcastles when we ran across a live sand dollar. Finding a dead exoskeleton would have been exciting but finding a live sand dollar was unbelievable!

We held it i...

Save On Contacts, Eye Surgery and Glasses Here
When did the first eye glasses came along?

Most historians believe monks in Pisa or Venice, Italy produced the first form of eyeglasses in the late 1200s. These magnifying lenses for reading were set into bone, metal, or leather mountings. They were...
Saving The Dancing Bears Of India
Here, I'll share with you the tragic story of the Dancing Bears of India and the uplifting story of their ongoing rescue. As you read their story, you may wince and want to stop, but please read on. There IS hope for these mistreated Sloth Bears.

W...
Scat Singing and Nonsense Songs: Playing with Words

Folks have been doing the verbal two-step with scat singing for a hundred years. The creativity and virtuosity that scat allows a singer to display within the confines of any song make it a popular medium. And some of the most fun songs take scat to...

Sell Photos Online
I have discovered plenty of ways to sell your photos online. If you're looking for great ways to make money online, and you know how to take great photos, you can sell your photos online, over and over again, and earn some fantastic royalties for you...
Semi Precious Stones - Timeless Beauty
Semi precious stones are one of my loves. When set in gold or sterling silver and made into a ring, a pair of earrings or necklace, they become one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry that you can own and have in your lifetime.

There are many se...
Serenity Travel Log
I've always loved to travel the world: I've been to several countries and explored the cultures, but there's still so much to see. However, my favorite part of traveling has already been photographing the beautiful scenery and architecture that place...
Seth Godin!
WRITER of bestselling books about marketing. SPEAKER with a unique style and great reputation. ENTREPRENEUR with a track record.

Seth's blog just reached its 3000th post. It is currently ranked by Technorati as the #1 blog in the world written by a...
Sex And The City
If you are among that crazy people who could not live the last four years without the favorite series - you are welcome to the bandwagon!!

And here you can find some good news - Sex And The City is BACK!

Already excited? So come on and find more!
Sign up to be a Squidoo Charity!
A big big part of Squidoo's mission is to send more money to deserving non-profits so they can do good in our online and offline communities. We do that by matching hard-working charities with our hard-working lensmasters.

Lensmasters build webpages...
So, You Want to Become a Freelance Writer?
If you're thinking about writing for a living, you've got a lot to consider including your ability to write, ability to sell, and ability to run a business. Yes, freelance writing is a business, so get used to that fact right from the beginning! You...
Sound Therapies Headquarters
If you do sound therapy, or music therapy, please join our group. We offer all manner of sources to take you to that next space of joy. Join with us in our efforts to educate others about the positive effects of sound and music on our overall wellnes...
Sphynx Cats: What's Hair Got To Do With It?

I love the Sphynx cat with it's small, wrinkly face, enormous eyes, lack of whiskers, and huge ears. Because the are an unusual cat breed, they get plenty of attention at cat shows. Its fine coat makes them look bald so they are also one of the "hair...

Spiritual eZine - The Good Gift (Eudoron)
Eudoron is Greek for Good Gift. That is the name of my Spiritual eZine. I like to think of it as inspirational and motivational. I see it as a good gift on a spiritual journey.
Spiritual Journey Lensography
This Lensography will feature each of the lenses I have created that share insights about my spiritual quest. Everyday references that hold secrets to expressing a journey that often is experienced without words. I will attempt to share the unseen by...
Spirituality Without Dogmas: The Best Spirituality Ever
About free, undogmatic and inspiring spirituality. Videos, links, books and debate.

For me dogmas just don't work. I'm a spiritual person, but I don't really like the idea of anybody telling me what I have to believe.
Squidlog.net - Top Blog for Squidoo Tips and Lensmaster Support

At Squidlog you will find lensmaster profiles, great lens reviews, cool Squidoo tips on traffic and lensrank improvements, top blog recommendations and their most important articles, HTML tutorials and image manipulation tips, irreverent cartoons, in...

Squidoo authority sites : how to create an authority site on Squidoo
Creating an authority site on Squidoo requires an adjustment to the traditional Web 1.0 mindset. In particular, it demands an understanding of the "open window" perspective of Web 2.0 and the collaborative marketing ethos of Squidoo. In using the Squ...
Squidoo Charity Boosters
How do we make the world "a better place"? By contributing our own part - big or small! A 10%- donation of our lens earnings is not too much for most (if not all) of us, but if hundreds or (gasp!) thousands of Squidoo lensmasters come together in suc...
Squidoo CSS - my favorite code to spice up a lens

I've gathered my favorite Squidoo-code for later reference. I'm tired of trying to find that specific lens I used a css effect on and then having to go to edit-mode, copy paste, and then go back to the lens I was working on. This lens will he...

Squidoo Home for The Holidays 2009

A Holiday Lens Pile Up - The Party Animal Style!! Get all your shopping done right here on Squidoo. So what are you waiting for? Post your best Lenses Below and enter in to the 2009 Squidoo Home for the Holidays Contest. If you entered in last year t...

Squidoo Lens Contests

Here you will find all the latest and greatest lens contests and current happenings! Feel free to enter one or all!

Winners will receive some awesome tags for their lens and their profile!



Winners for Dec can be found at the bottom of this lens

...
Squidoo Marketing Strategies: Help To Develop and Market Your Squidoo Lenses

This lens is designed to provide resources to improve your Squidoo marketing and increase your Squidoo lensrank.  Here you will find articles, tips, strategies, tools and techniques that will develop you as a Top Squidoo Marketer.

Subscribe to my...

Squidoo Reference Lenses - A Lensography of My Favorites
This lensography is dedicated to the wonderful lensmasters who lend their expertise so unselfishly to help those of us who are novices learn to make the best lenses possible. There are many talented and knowledgeable lensmasters and I know that I hav...
SquidWho Actors Headquarters
SquidWho Actors

A collection of SquidWho lenses about actors.

Standard Banner Sizes
I have made this lens for my own reference when I need to make new banners for my stores. When I first started out, I just make any banners that I like to suit my website. Soon I realized that my weird banner sizes turn affiliates off. They do not wa...
Stencil Dyeing (katazome)
I'm excited to introduce you to this wonderful traditional Japanese art! As you know, a Squidoo lens is always evolving. If you have resources you would like me to include in this lens, please don't hesitate to contact me!

This lens is an overview o...
Strawberries - from Ambrosia to Aphrodisiac

Picture of StrawberryStrawberries are not only delicious to eat, but they are one of the most nutritious foods. They are rich in

antioxidants and are a high source of Vitamin C. They also help lower cholesterol levels.

In ancient times strawberries were said to alleviate...

Stress and Anxiety in America
It seems like you hear it all the time from nearly every one you know - "I'm SO stressed out!" Pressures abound in this world today. Those pressures cause stress and anxiety, and often we are ill-equipped to deal with those stressors that trigger anx...
Submit URL: Squidoo Lens Promotion
On this page, you'll find some links to places you can submit your Squidoo lenses to so that you can get more web traffic to your lens.

Google is usually the main source of traffic to my lenses, but to rank well in Google takes other websites linkin...
Superlative Saturdays on Squidoo
We can learn a lot about each other on Squidoo as we read each other's lenses, talk in the forum and generally hang out together.

So let's show what we learn...add your superlative to the lensmaster of the week!

Squidoo Superlative defined: A phras...
Symbolism, Spirituality and Magical Lenses by Monarch13
Share The Magic and The Mysteries of The Universe, through The Lenses of Monarch13. We will highlight some Traditional Myths and Spiritual Concepts along with Many Scientifically, Researched Theories.

"The universe is full of magical things, patient...
Tangerine - Spring's Hottest Color
Tangerine is by far this year's juiciest color.

Learn how to accessorize using this happy color as a bold fashion statement. Find out who looks best wearing tangerine and which colors to best match this delightfully delicious color with.

Shop for t...
Tea Bag Folding and Pattern Instructions

Tea bag folding is a paper folding craft developed in Europe. It is similar to origami folding. You use all the basic origami folds such as the boat, the water bomb or the square base. It is as absorbing as origami because your output can be endless....

Tea houses

Tea houses and tea rooms, even tea gardens, have existed all around the world where people drink tea. Because drinking tea is a perfect way to socialize, to enjoy spending time with people you know, or those you don't know yet. Tea houses provide the...

Teach Peace
I truly believe that kindness matters and if we can strengthen the trait of compassion that humans show to one another, animals, and their environment it would rule out many of the problems and challenges we face in the world today and for our childr...
Teachings On Buddhism from His Holiness The Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the head of the Galugpa order of Buddhism which is one of 4 lineages in Tibetan Buddhism. The others are Kagyu, Sakya, Ningyma, and some people include Bonpo.

Dalai Lama is the leader of Tibetan Buddhism. He is believe...

Tees for Peace


If there is one main thing you should know about me, it is that I am passionate about PEACE. I am dedicated to helping others learn more about their differences, and also to FOCUS more on their similarities.

I firmly believe that education is the ke...

Ten Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Be sure to pamper your mother this year and show her your love and appreciation. After all who has ever done more for you than your mother?

If I were a mom these are some of the things I would enjoy receiving from my children or spouse.

Think about...
Ten Things your Cat Would Like you to Know

For those who love our furry feline friends, here are some things that he/she would want you to know!

Thai Buddha
Thailand being the origins of one of the Buddha place same any place. We had a history of Buddha many and we are honor Buddhist. In Thailand we believe to all buddha amulets are very holy and so beautiful of art. You can see all picture. All people i...
The 'Be In Your Flow' - Exemplar - Featured Guest Archive
Updates, Polls, Special Featured Lensmasters and Award Winners! Visit this lens to nominate, vote, join the award winners group, and more.

What is an Exemplar of Be In Your Flow Synergy? Who is an Exemplar of Be In Your Flow Synergy? All of this and...
The ABC's With Monarch13

Hello, my name is Michelle, aka Monarch13.
I first joined Squidoo in December of 2007, initially writing about health related subjects. I have since expanded my horizons to include other topics that fascinate me such as symbolism and legends as well...

The Art of Copper Enameling
The Art of Copper Enameling is a review and discussion of one of the oldest arts in history, Enamel on Copper. This art was taught to me by my mother, Violet Miller, and I am passing along that knowledge to my own daughter.

Learning to enamel is not...
The Art Of Glass

The beauty of glass inspires art, and this site was designed to be a source for reference and information pertaining to it.

Here you will find the history of the types of glass and how each type is made. From the ancient glass money bead to today's C...

The Best Firefox Addons and Plugins
These are super useful addons and plugins for the Best Browser Ever; Firefox.

Now you can install the even better Firefox 3!
The Eight Immortals
In the Chinese mythology, there are eight Taoist immortals or deities. The exact years in which these immortals lived cannot be ascertained but it is generally accepted that they are active during the Tang or Sung Dynasty. Each of the immortals has a...
The Environment Lensography
A lensography of the best lenses about pollution, global warming, safe energy and endangered species.

The money earned on this lens will go to the charity Ecotrust'.

The Giant Squid Buddy-Up Project: August 2009
Buddies are great. They teach you things. They brainstorm new ideas with you. They encourage (guilt?) you into going to the gym. They understand when you need a break. They believe in you.

We think making lenses with friends is way more fun than mak...
THE GIANT SQUIDS (and how you can become one)

No, it's not a rock group (but it might as well be). It's the core group of movers and shakers at Squidoo. It's a gathering of influentials, the most dedicated lensmakers on Squidoo.


Here's how this whole thing started. One day at Sq...

The Google Manipulator
Are you looking for a step by step blueprint to making money online?

It doesn't matter if your goal is a few hundred or a few thousand extra dollars a month...stick around and learn the fast track to profits.
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch.

The Grinch is a storybook villain who learns the true meaning of Christmas, created by famed illustrator Dr. Seuss.  First introduced in the 1957 book How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Grinch became a holiday r...

The Guide to Colors On HTML

My HTML and CSS lens has managed to get a bit big so I decided that I need to split it up a bit. This is what this lens is all about. What I am basically going to cover is the different colors that you can use in your own lenses. I know they all work...

The Guru Granth Sahib - Holy Book of the Sikhs


The Guru Granth Sahib Ji is the holy book of Sikhism and is the eleventh Guru of the Sikhs. The Holy Granth Sahib is treated like a living Guru by the Sikhs and is respected, loved and cared for like the previous living Gurus before.



The Guru Grant...

The Journal of the Traveling Squid

The Journal of the Traveling Squid is a goodwill project connecting Squidoo lensmasters, particularly Giant Squids of yesterday, today, and tomorrow worldwide. The inspiration for the journey of the traveling squid really originated in the Summer of...

The Law of Attraction: A Comprehensive Guide

"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions." - Albert Einstein 1879-1955...

Use the Law of Attraction in your life. Watch the primer video, download the free 80-page book, and see inspirational quotes...

The Nature Conservancy

The life and times of our planet Earth. Good news about nature, the environment, and the challenges that people face in their interactions with the Earth. Learn about how you can get involved with saving the last great places. Jonathon D. Colman of T...

The Official Humor Group Headquarters
The Humor Group

The Punnery

My website, Have Pun Will Travel, has a section called The Punnery. It's a collection of posts I made along with those of several friends on the now-defunct GEnie service's TeleJoke, which The Punnery was part of. It owed its name to Richard Lederer'...

The Purple Star Program!
Some things are worth the wait.

That includes the new Purple Star program.

Giant Squids, please meet your newest perk.

Anyone who hopes to be a Giant one day soon, meet your latest reason to roll up your sleeves and keep trying.
The Shaman Game of String Figures

String Figures are found in almost all of the ancient cultures of the world. Most people think of string figures as "just a child's game" In it's simple form it is just that - a game. But on other levels one discovers what has been...

The Share-A-Sale Network
There are currently over 2,000 Merchants in the ShareASale Network. Each of these merchants has a different type of product that they are selling - and each is ready to pay you commission on that sale if you bring a customer to them.

It's really sim...
The Spiritual Art of Sand Painting
Sandpainting is the art of creating ritual paintings with multi-colored sand for religious, spiritual or healing ceremonies. It is also referred to as dry painting.

Sand painting is known to have been practiced by three ancient cultures: Tibetan Bud...
The Spiritual Entrepreneur
The Spiritual Entrepreneur is a lense for bodyworkers, healers, teachers, counselors, artists, musicians or anyone else working with the Business of Spirituality.

This lense is based around my new book The Spiritual Entrepreneur. Join The Spiritual...
The Squidoo Bible - Focus Your Lens
Learn how to make a more dramatic impact with your lenses. This tutorial will show you how to insert graphics and links the easy way. See how to make your lens stand out from all the rest! It's all in the tricks that aren't really tricks...

Remember...
The SUMMER Group's Lens

This is the SUMMER Group's lens - here I will share with you news and updates, votes, ideas and suggestions regarding the SUMMER Group - everything I do not want to go into the SUMMER Headquarters' lens as to not disturb the Group's design! I want He...

The Thorn Tree: A Christmas Story
My mother was sicker than she had ever been, and would be no better again. The hospital bills were terrible, the diagnosis worse. My father gave up.

"We can't afford Christmas this year. I won't be getting anything. There'll be no tree. That's it."...
The Witch Of Endor
 
The Witch of Endor lived a solitary life in the desert lands of  Israel. Endor was about 9 miles south of The sea of Galilee. She had become a celebrity Witch in the the whole of that area for when Saul asked his servants if they knew whe...
Theosophical Society - theosophy
The cool thing about the Theosophical Society is that it is a great place to learn about religion, philosophy, science and metaphysics - without having to commit to any dogmas. Each member can remain in whatever religion they choose - as long as they...
Thich Nhat Hanh: Peace and Zen Buddhism
Monk and Vietnamese peace activist turned Zen Meditation teacher. Thich Nhat Hanh is an Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk. He is a teacher, author, and peace activist, born in central Vietnam in 1926. He coined the term Engaged Buddhism in his book Vietna...
Tibet Video Showcase
I created this lens as a "sister" lens to Tibet, Nepal & South Asia to further explore and share all kinds of information about that wonderful part of the world.

If you are looking for audio books, printed books, or electronic books about or by His...
Tibet, Nepal & South Asia

I started this lens to share my love for South Asia with others. It's an eclectic collection of information and visuals - anything from art and culture to religion and politics. Whatever moves me!



Sign the guest book, and if you have a moment, I...

Tibetan Bowls Meditation Concerts
Try this and you will find hearing the Tibetan Bowls to be a profoundly spiritual experience. This beautiful work that is being re-discovered is that of "at-TUNE-ment with Creation." The Tibetan Bowls harmonize, uplift and create deep healing of the...
Tipi the Tipigal is Susie Lehto

I lived in a Sioux style tipi for the better part of a year. Temperatures of 20 degrees in North Dakota in the United States of America gets a bit too cold, even with a pit fire & a box stove. It isn't all that bad in a 20 below sleeping bag, I throw...

Toltec Wisdom for Today; The Four Agreements--Agreement #1
In this ever-complex world, where many of us are looking for simple answers to life's toughest dilemmas, I found the simplicity I was looking for in Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements.

Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements are a pat...
Top Books on Qi Gong Meditation
The effects of meditative Qi Gong are very holistic: it positively affects all four levels of our being. The smooth flow of qi is the key to physical health, emotional balance, mental clarity, and spiritual integration. Cultivating awareness of qi fl...
Tornado Alley - Tornadoes In The United States, Videos, Stories, Books and More
I think tornadoes are absolutely beautiful. I am always the one who ventures out to see them. I love to watch videos, see photos and read about the acts of God that causes them.

I have so many wonderful tornado related web pages, videos and other fa...
Travel to Sedona, Arizona
I traveled with a good friend as her guest to Sedona, Arizona in May, 2009. We had a great time. We stayed in a timeshare which was lovely! The end of May was a perfect time to go for several reasons. First school was still on, so there were fewer to...
Travel To Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state of the same name. It is located 240 kilometres (150 mi) south of the eastern side of the continent, being separated from it by Bass Strait. The state of Tasmania includes the island of Tasmania, and other su...
Travel, Dalai Lama, Dharamsala, Tibetan Buddhism, Yoga & Meditation and Volunteering.
In the home of dalai lama-dharma-dharamsala,yoga,meditation-retreat: Rejuvenate yourself with tibetan energetics and tibetan healing techniques,ayurveda health. Travel with dharamsala miniguide, study history of tibetan monks, list of tibetan place n...
Turquoise Jewelry Fashions Books Art

Turquoise has long been a favorite among the indigenous people of the earth such as the Native Americans and Tibetans. It is often worn for ceremony. Frequently it is strung along with shells or coral.

I think Turquoise makes an appealing fashion st...

Tuscan Patio Styles

Alfresco dining with a mix of Old World Charm, Italian Renaissance and country peasantry epitomize Tuscan patios. The eclectic mix of these styles is what achieves a truly romantic and nostalgic Tuscan patio theme.

Tutorials on how to use RedGage
RedGage, the new social bookmarking site that pays, has some of the best facilities I have seen. It also has superb tutorials. Some people are getting confused about the site. I have built this lens to enable easy access to the quality information av...
Twisted Christmas
Get your twisted Christmas tunes ready to roll! Prefer something beyond the traditional Christmas Carols? Maybe listening to the hilarious satire tunes from folks like funny man Bob Rivers will help you and yours to not take the holidays so seriously...
twitter
Twitter, another fun and easy way to stay connected to your peers, relatives and friends. What is Twitter? It is a new kind of social networking application that allows a user to receive and send updates through mobile phones, IM's, third party appli...
Understanding Your Subconscious Mind

This lens is meant to help you understand YOUR subconscious mind and use it to better your personal and financial life.



Understanding the subconscious mind is something that might be totally foreign for some people, and because it's such a foreign s...
Unique, Odd, Unusual, and Extraordinary Gift Ideas
Looking for an unusual gift for someone? I know there are many people who want to keep up with the Jones's and want the same things that everyone else already has. This page is not for people like that. If that's what you're looking for, you might as...
Various Schools of Feng Shui
Sometimes people get confused by just reading about Feng Shui. Actually you should choose one school of thought and stick to it. Otherwise you can become very disillusioned. So you might want to learn more before you rearrange any furniture or plant...
Vegetarian and Vegan Health, Recipes and Living Tips Revealed


If You are interested in Vegetarian, Vegan or Cruelty-Free Living; Or maybe you're new to Vegetarianism and looking for ideas or recipes on such things . . . Then you've come to the right place to find out more with our Inside...

Vegetarian Comfort Food Recipes


Over the years I realized that I didn't have to give up on most comfort foods; I just had to find alternatives. That said, most of these recipes do not include meat substitutes like soy (tofu) or TVP. They are, however, easy to make, totally sat...

Visit Thailands Buddhist Monestaries
Thailand is a great place to visit, especially if you are a Buddhist. The country is full of Buddhist Temples. You do not have to go far from the airport in Bangkok to find a Monestary.

Most of the Buddhism in Thailand is Theravada Buddhism. These T...
WATSU Warm Water Massage
Receiving a Watsu treatment seems very simple but this is deceptive.- Watsu is actually a very deep heartfelt process. The gentlest form of Watsu is known as the Jahara Technique. Watsu water massage was first developed at Harbin Hot Springs in North...
Ways To Organize and Declutter Kids Bedrooms
Organizing your kids bedroom or the playroom is one of the greatest homemaking challenges you will face as a parent. Kids are constantly growing and your organization solutions will need to do that as well. Keep re-evaluating the ways to organize the...
Wellness: Awareness and Information - Your Success Keys
The content summarizes a perspective based on years of personal exploration and involvement. It sets the stage for building a personal, proactive foundation for your Wellness. This theme unfolds around two key aspects of your life - gaining awareness...
What is the Human Karyotype?

Karyotype is a term in genetics.  It refers to the complement of chromosomes either at the species level, or of indivduals.  The normal human karyotype comprises 23 pairs of chromosomes, making 46 in total.  In humans - and indeed in m...

What Is Wifi? A Guide To WiFi For Beginners

Many moons ago I started hearing all this talk about WiFi and how wonderful it was, and when I asked someone "What is Wifi?" I was given a complicated explanation that left me with more questions than I started with. I mean, what the heck i...

Whispers of the Crone

The dictionary defines a hag as a "an ugly evil-looking old woman." Some synonyms include beldam, beldame, witch, and crone.

Wikipedia describes a crone as "a stock character in folklore and fairy tale, an old woman who is usually disagreeable, mali...

White Cats Can't Jump
If you remember the movie, "White Men Can't Jump," it was based on a stereotype that a white man could not play basketball well. Borrowing on that theme, I dedicate this lens to my cat, Wileykat, who is a "special needs" cat. Wiley came to live with...
WhiteOak's Artwork and Photography
I have been doing some kind of art all of my life. My first memory is when my grandmother sat me at the table with paper and crayons, and I sat there for hours drawing things and coloring them in.

It was not until about 3 years ago my husband introd...
WhiteOak's Spiritual Walk at Squidoo

I have been spending a lot of time lately going through many other wonderful lensmasters lenses picking up tips to make my lens better. One suggestion I read explained if you had a long lens; sometimes it is a good idea to turn it into two lenses. Th...

Why Do I Love Squidoo With All My Heart?

This goes far beyond addiction. 

Far beyond fondness. 

Far beyond even longing.

This is love.

True love!

Squidoo. This lens is for you.

Don't feel embarrassed.  I know how you must be feeling.

Curious, confused, ignited...

Wide Awake Living, a website of support and inspiration for spiritual awakening
This site began back in early 2003 as a simple expression of something that the author sees as a possibility for all people; the possibility of awakening out of lives of limitation and suffering into lives which are freely, intimately, and joyously a...
Woman Who Hobbles After Wolves

This lens is dedicated to wolves and all who love them. I named it "Woman Who Hobbles After Wolves," as a sidekick to my favorite book, "Women Who Run With the Wolves", by Clarissa Pinkola Estes.


The reason I am only hobbling afte...

Women in Buddhism in North America
Waking up in America isn't easy, but neither is walking through a life driven by the demands, cravings and fears of an unruly ego!

In the eighth century in Tibet, Guru Padmasambhava predicted that when the iron bird flies and horses run on wheels, t...
Wynton Marsalis
Jazz trumpeter, composer, and even author Wynton Marsalis has been wowing audiences with his style and creativity since he began performing with the New Orleans Philharmonic at the tender age of 14. At the same time, he played trumpet in a funk band,...
Yes We Can Pledge to Squidoo
Make Everyday a Day of Service
Now that Obama's Inauguration Day and National Day of Service are over, inspired by Obama's call to service, how do we continue to "summon a new spirit of patriotism, of responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch...
You Are Invited to Join The SWIM Team
This little guy is the mascot for the SWIM Team. This is where you make friends and buddies for life. I love it here and want you to come and share your creativity with us.

What's the SWIM team? SWIM is an acronym for "Squid Women in the Money" my g...
You Can Tune Up Your Body
Most people think of tuning forks as something the piano tuner uses to tune up the piano.Yet there is another type of tuning fork, one designed to tune up the human body.

Both types of forks work in similar ways. By using Tuning Fork Sound Therapy,y...
You Don't Have to Be Buddhist to Appreciate Buddhism!
This lens deals with issues in contemporary Buddhism, but it isn't limited to Buddhists only. Of all spiritual traditions, Buddhism seems less concerned with demanding that others accept its teachings. In fact, as you can read in the "Heart Sutra" (b...
Your Lens HERE!
That's right, the Captain's Featuring lenses on his profile page and one of the 5 spots could be yours for a full month!
Yurt Homes

A Yurt is a portable structure much like those used by nomadic tribes in Mongolia over 2000 years ago. The domed, tent-like structure sits on top of a portable wooden frame to create an efficient shelter that is environmentally friendly.

Despite the...

Zazzle 101 ... How to make a profit on Zazzle


Zazzle is one of the Print-on-demand companies out there that allows people to design & sell their own creations. I love Zazzle's ease of use, friendly staff, and the fact that I can make money on my art.



I've put together this comprehe...

Zero Calorie Foods - Negative Calorie Foods

Although all foods contain calories. Some foods take so much energy to digest that your body actually burns up the calories from them in the process of consuming them. These are called Zero Calorie Foods. Still other amazing foods take so much energy...