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May 7, 2007

Your Future !!!

June 02, 2007 02:41 PM EDT
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Hi there all you wonderful folk.

Great to be back.....and busy again...

Here we go....

Your future is a lively combination of several elements. It is affected by the actions you take right now in this moment. It is also affected by your emotional state in this moment, partially because a calm and truthful center will tend to make much wiser choices than a fearful and over-reactive one, but also because the beauties of life are drawn to a peaceful garden, a place where love flows through in a gentle unending stream, a place were the birds sing out with joy, simply because another day is dawning, a place where flowers bloom in their own individual colors, each proud to be just who they are, whether daisy or rose. When your mind is in this garden, you attract a future which wants to abide there.
But of course, there is more. There are also the outward circumstances of the times in which you live, the storms which blow through and the gentle rains of blessings which come as well. And the last element of this life of yours is the intention of your higher self, the larger plan drawn out for you in the higher realms.
You will find that this intention has interesting effects in your life. Some people feel more strongly driven by this than others. Some people feel very closely connected to a higher plan, something that tells them what to do, step by step. Or in some cases, a path which stretches out clearly in front of them. Other people feel just a misty presence, which makes itself known from time to time through serendipitous meetings and events, or sudden flashes of clarity. And some people feel none of this, without a feeling of presence in their lives one way or another, and this is all right as well.
And you must know that you always have a choice, even when the plan is writ in large letters across the sky. Still, you can choose to walk under that star that burns bright in the distance, lighting that mountaintop, or you can choose not to. This is entirely your choice.
But if you do see that star shining, or feel that tug in some direction, or even if all you see and feel is the direction for the next step, consider carefully if you are thinking of not following its guidance. Go deeply within and feel the truth, feel where the peace lies. Know that feeling your higher direction is not the same as feeling excited about something, not at all the same as forging your own plans and being excited when it looks as if they may have their intended effect.
Following an inner truth is usually very calm and quiet, a feeling of peace only, perhaps a word or two whispered now and again, without any emotional excitement. Just a knowing that this is the next step to be taken, even though nothing else about it is clear.
If you have this knowing, then consider yourself blessed, fill yourself with courage and take the step. It just may be the step which begins to take you to new lands and people, which takes you through an invisible portal to a new garden, where the fairies sing and gold and silver blessings shimmer around you.
And if that step is not clear now, then just create that garden of love in your mind and heart and live this moment in peace, love and joy.
Here is a little prayer for today
I live in a garden of love, peace and joy. My mind is quiet and calm. My heart is full of love. In my center is a deep pool of peace, always there for me, and full of my personal truth, the truth of who I am, the truth of where I might go and what I might do.
I am this peace. I am this love and joy. I am.
Channelled by Carrie Hart & Quado
Love and Light
God Bless
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Comments: 115

William M. Jun 2, 2007, 2:51pm EDT
good article.
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Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jun 2, 2007, 2:59pm EDT
thanks for sharing Nikhil.
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tomi r. Jun 2, 2007, 3:04pm EDT
Interesting, thanks.
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Patti Woodard Jun 2, 2007, 3:05pm EDT
Beautiful thoughts to ponder and enjoy. Thanks Nikhil! Patti
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Elizabeth O. Jun 2, 2007, 3:06pm EDT
Thank you for sharing. My hope is to someday be at that place
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Can you solve this financial tsunami ? ?. Jun 2, 2007, 3:06pm EDT
In our life due to many many obligations we tends to forget many things i hope this will help you to remember some of your goal and simplify your life.
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Lori F. Jun 2, 2007, 3:09pm EDT
Thanks nice article. I agree sometimes we get so busy with life we do forget. Nice to be reminded now and then.
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Nyota *Star* Jun 2, 2007, 3:09pm EDT
Makes feel more hopeful about certain situations I am finding myself in. Thanks.
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amarpreet k. Jun 2, 2007, 3:10pm EDT
nice write up ..Nikhil
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Elsie Duggan Jun 2, 2007, 3:11pm EDT
Thank you for this article Nik, it is a very thought provoking one. And true. I have been through the most of my life already and know what you are writing is true.
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joel samuel Jun 2, 2007, 3:16pm EDT
To be or not to be - that is the question?
Nigel for President in 2008
joelsamuelpresents
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arlene (no shame in my game) w. Jun 2, 2007, 3:18pm EDT
Thanks!
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Fiona "not my real name of course" V. Jun 2, 2007, 3:18pm EDT
God is good..he sent the Holy spirit to gives us this tranquil peace if we seek him....and i can rest in the peace that he sent his one and only begotten son ...who died on the cross for all..and through him i have Hope and assurance of everlasting eternal life in heaven....now..thats a good peace to have..right?
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Carolion Grailbear Jun 2, 2007, 3:19pm EDT
Hey, fellow Soul Gardener - nice to have you back.
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Sophiya S. Jun 2, 2007, 3:20pm EDT
thanks
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Andree T. Jun 2, 2007, 3:24pm EDT
This article was akin to listening to a relaxation tape. It should be recorded and used as a stress relief tape. Visualization into a relaxed state of mind.
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Can you solve this financial tsunami ? ?. Jun 2, 2007, 3:25pm EDT
Thanks i am back again with life inspiring articles but i also think that beside this we should also have fun and laughter in our life, we must enjoy life as we dont know when our next birth will be ! So i will also be writing other types of articles beside these but my main concentration is in this life inspiring field.
I have my own life issue group http://lifeissue.gather.com/ if u wish you can join this group.
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James s F. Jun 2, 2007, 3:27pm EDT
Sorry, but I just installed last years mother's day gift for my wife. A bubbling fountain. So instead of channeling, I will sit back, close my eyes and listen to the babble of the waters.
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Dalgarion G. Jun 2, 2007, 3:27pm EDT
you have a nice way of forming these pictations with your words...
...heart-wrenching
...goes to show how brittle the beauty of life can be...
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Dalgarion G. Jun 2, 2007, 3:29pm EDT
...only begotten son?
...he dis-owned us ,, , WA :P
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Larry H. Jun 2, 2007, 3:41pm EDT
thanks for sharing
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Layla Morgan Wilde Jun 2, 2007, 3:41pm EDT
I really enjoy these, thanks !
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Trish A. Jun 2, 2007, 3:42pm EDT
Nikhil, well written almost lyrical. I understand exactly what you say. We are surrounded by love and can live in love it is our choice. When I am on the right path for me with the right intentions I feel an inner calm and peace like you write.
Your words are wise.
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Carol P. Jun 2, 2007, 3:45pm EDT
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
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Marge H. Jun 2, 2007, 3:47pm EDT
Just signed up for your life issue group Nikhil. Thank you for posting the link to it and for writing this article. I really needed this message right now.
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Robert S. Jun 2, 2007, 3:50pm EDT
great article thats for the future that i hold
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Patty Mayonaise Jun 2, 2007, 4:02pm EDT
so true, thank you for sharing :) a ten!
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PEACEOWORK :) Jun 2, 2007, 4:03pm EDT
VERY VERY NICE.

Thank you.
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Sandra ~ D. Jun 2, 2007, 4:20pm EDT
Great article! Thank you, Nikhil.
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Ron (in complete sheeple overload) W. Jun 2, 2007, 4:27pm EDT
Ok, ten
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Susan K. Jun 2, 2007, 4:30pm EDT
Interesting...
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Jerri H. Jun 2, 2007, 4:35pm EDT
Thanks!
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Bonii P. Jun 2, 2007, 4:50pm EDT
Lovely, nikhil. Thankyou for sharing this.
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sherry m. Jun 2, 2007, 4:55pm EDT
hi thats nice i like that.
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Jay M. Jun 2, 2007, 4:58pm EDT
10
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Robin Rasch Jun 2, 2007, 5:08pm EDT
I absolutely love it. And it's so true. God Bless You so much. Have a great weekend.
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Shauna B. Jun 2, 2007, 5:47pm EDT
Thank you! As soon as I began reading I heard it in my mind like a relaxation tape. When I am truly centered and viewing life from an eternal vantage point instead of the everyday issues that sometimes block that view, it is then that I feel that peace of which you write. I saw you wrote this was channeled and I do recognize the feeling of it from what I call the other side. I write what I call inspired writings and they often have that same tone/feel to them that your channeled article has. Thanks for sharing this!
Shauna
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Ginger V. Jun 2, 2007, 5:49pm EDT
Thanks Nikhil, We all need peace sometimes and i could just picture what you we're saying. It sounded wonderful. It would be great as a tape to listen to.
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Donna R. Jun 2, 2007, 5:51pm EDT
Really good article. Thank you for sharing this one with us.
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Ray Lanfear Jun 2, 2007, 6:05pm EDT
Powerful, thought provoking and relaxing, kinda like Law of Attraction.
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Jerry N. Jun 2, 2007, 6:19pm EDT
Thanks for shaing your interesting article.
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Kelly M. Jun 2, 2007, 6:26pm EDT
Thanks for sharing!
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Elaine A. Jun 2, 2007, 6:39pm EDT
great article thanks for sharing it Nikhil
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Susan *. Jun 2, 2007, 7:02pm EDT
very interesting.....it certainly gives one something to think on..... :-)
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michele v Jun 2, 2007, 7:18pm EDT
thanks
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Otelia S. Jun 2, 2007, 7:25pm EDT
Very powerful. Thanks and ,,,
WELCOME BACK LITTLE ANGEL
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Teresa W. Jun 2, 2007, 8:15pm EDT
Thank you, a beautiful blessing.
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Martha Jette, Author/Editor Jun 2, 2007, 8:47pm EDT
Very nice, Nikki and there's much truth here. Thank you.
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Mae w. Jun 2, 2007, 9:27pm EDT
Nice to be inspired. 10
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Jyoti M. Jun 2, 2007, 10:09pm EDT
its a nice one.....
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Leigh Featherstone Jun 2, 2007, 10:11pm EDT
I am inspired! This could be Extremely Good Advise. Thanks.

I am a cancer.
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Dr. Murugesan R. Jun 2, 2007, 10:24pm EDT
thanks for sharing the wonderful approach to living 'the life'
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Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Jun 2, 2007, 10:55pm EDT
Very inspirational, for sure.
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Barbara W. Jun 2, 2007, 11:20pm EDT
Thanks for such a great article.
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pamela r. Jun 2, 2007, 11:24pm EDT
Thank You--very awesome
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Melissa M. Jun 2, 2007, 11:28pm EDT
Wonderfully uplifting -- thank you!
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Stella Blue Jun 2, 2007, 11:29pm EDT
Thank you for passing the good energy along
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Rosa See Ya Jun 2, 2007, 11:53pm EDT
A dreamers reality!!
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Lisa Frost Jun 3, 2007, 12:39am EDT
It has very positive tones through it, though it drags a bit in the middle. Over all very good.
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Anita R. Jun 3, 2007, 12:47am EDT
These are the words I needed to hear today... thank you.
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Payam Sudhakaran Jun 3, 2007, 1:19am EDT
A very inspiring one, indeed! Well-done Nikhil!
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Aurora D. Jun 3, 2007, 1:22am EDT
So true: we are what we make of ourselves. Our choices are ours to make, and nothing is set; it's our positive thinking that will help us get through difficult times.
Thanks for sharing!
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Karl Leuba Jun 3, 2007, 5:11am EDT
Wonderful paean to the center we all seek from life, and great advice for finding that center.
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Connie O. Jun 3, 2007, 7:03am EDT
Very nice article. Thanks for sharing.
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Anne G. Jun 3, 2007, 9:48am EDT
Inspiring, insightful.
Thank you for sharing
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Robert S. Jun 3, 2007, 10:56am EDT
Good article!
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Tina Coruth Jun 3, 2007, 11:16am EDT
Uplifting - thank you.
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Kim E. Jun 3, 2007, 12:35pm EDT
Nikhil, Very nicely written. As being a Soul-Retriever, I see the beauty of that which you have written. However, even I am not without hope that is lost, as I am on a path that has set up more challenges for me than I would have thought I needed at this time. So, it is of great comfort even for those of us that might be struggling on the path of truth and hope! Thank you for your wise words! Steady as you go!
May the spirit of our brother wolf walk with you in this life and the beyond, always!
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Janna R. Jun 3, 2007, 1:30pm EDT
"Nikhil, well written almost lyrical. "
"Great article! Thank you, Nikhil."
"A very inspiring one, indeed! Well-done Nikhil!"
"Nikhil, Very nicely written. "

So much praise for an article he didn't even write! It's copyrighted material from http://www.carriehart.com/daily_portion.htm.

Why am I not surprised that the "Most Read" article has been plagiarized (or, as Nikhil calls it, "channelled")? If you use an imaginary concept (channelling) to steal the work of an author who wrote it with the help of an imaginary being (Quado) is it still plagiarism?
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Tanya P. Jun 3, 2007, 2:48pm EDT
Beautifully channeled message, the energies of such are very uplifting. Thank you and 'them'.
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lahs h. Jun 3, 2007, 2:54pm EDT
Thanks I am about to step into the unknown and every word of encouragement is such a blessing right now!
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alicia w. Jun 3, 2007, 2:56pm EDT
good article
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Connie W. Jun 3, 2007, 2:57pm EDT
Thanks for writing this article. It ends with a wonderful prayer that I will say over and over.
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Cara V. Jun 3, 2007, 3:10pm EDT
Beautifully written...thank you for sharing this with us!
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Kay C. Jun 3, 2007, 4:13pm EDT
Absolutely wonderful! It made me relax just reading it and imagining the peaceful setting. I have always though gardening was relaxing. Thank you so much for sharing this!
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M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Jun 3, 2007, 4:43pm EDT
Welcome back my friend. How beautifully you express the truth of what is. I try to stay in that place even when I'm wallowing in another--I always know it is there. Thanks for sharing and for coming back.

Namaste
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Cynthia L. Jun 3, 2007, 8:29pm EDT
Yes life is all about choice your choice not anyone eles just yours. You can walk the narrow path of life with its twists and turns or you can choice the wide path littered with gold and fun. God has given us all this choice. And he did not forsake us. We turn our backs on him, he is always there and does things in his own time.
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samantha b. Jun 3, 2007, 8:41pm EDT
very well written & worded, thanks
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Robert H. Jun 3, 2007, 10:29pm EDT
The article is a spiritual journey.
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blue m. Jun 3, 2007, 10:53pm EDT
good one Nikhil!
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gaelyn k. Jun 4, 2007, 1:17am EDT
The future comes form the words of today.
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annette p. Jun 4, 2007, 2:39am EDT
EXcellent,,
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Lisa D. Jun 4, 2007, 3:00am EDT
I wonder so often if anyone actually READS the comments here before offering their own.

"Thanks for writing this article."
"Welcome back my friend. How beautifully you express the truth of what is."
"very well written & worded, thanks"

As Janna pointed out above-

Nikhil K. didn't write this!

Carrie Hart wrote this and you can find it on her website under 3/11 entry:

Carrie Hart's website
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Can you solve this financial tsunami ? ?. Jun 4, 2007, 3:07am EDT
Yes this is in fact a channeled message and i have already given credit to Carrie Hart & Quado and not to myself. You can see this in the message. I wonder do people really read the whole message or not ! I got this message from one of my friend who is a clairvoyance reader and she sent me by mail and gave me a go ahead permission to bring it to people around the world. So you will find this article in many spiritual palours and website and we the lightworker are bringing them everywhere.

Enjoy yrself !
God Bless
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Jacqueline B. Jun 4, 2007, 7:17am EDT
Thank you for a good article that made me think. You did a great job of giving us all the information we need to help ourselves if we choose to do so.
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Jack C. Jun 4, 2007, 7:42am EDT
I know that you meant this to be inspiring, but just right now I find it difficult to get inspired. I am sitting at the computer after having claimed unemployment benefits for about the tenth week. Fortunately, my wife has a job, but at 60 yo she hates her job as a payroll clerk for our county sheriffs dept. She wants to quit and I don't blame her, but feels she can't because w/o her income we cannot pay the bills. She just walked out the door saying wistfully, "Well, guess I have to go to work now." I wish I could say "Honey, sit down, I've got it covered." But I can't.

I am a college graduate and, in addition, I have a certificate in accounting from a local community college. I am proficient in the requistite computer programs and am, on my own, learning more. Accounting employment in my area is controlled by a handful of agencies. I have visited most of them in response to what the agencies claim to be bonafide job openings. I have perfomed well on their tests. But, then the advertised opening evaporates, I am told, by young smiling faces, that they will have something soon. Then nothing.

I have taken the state clerical worker exam and did well, but 10,000 others have taken it too. I am number 2664, but only 924 have been hired in about one year. Ironically, vacancies in this very entry level position are slow to open up.

I am 60 yo. I am intelligent and well qualified. In another capacity I did important work and was praised for it. Yesterday, I went in to a local Friendlys and they seemed to deliberately give me shoddy service. I will not ask for any suggestions because I did that on another website and they just ridiculed me and gave me canned answers. I fight my battle everyday and as you know "Laugh and the world laughs with you, cryand you cry alone." Yet, I can't shrug this off or the feeling that there is some deliberate unfairness behind it. I hate to rain on your parade, but thats the way it is.

BTW if anyone has had experience with the NYS BCW list and hiring, positive and negative, or with the state 55B list, I would like to know.
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Benny T. Jun 4, 2007, 9:02am EDT
thanks for sharing. :)
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Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Jun 4, 2007, 10:45am EDT
Thanks for sharing. :)
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Michelle B. Jun 4, 2007, 11:39am EDT
Thank you for sharing this with me, it really rings true in almost everything I do and experience. I cannot wait to read more.
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Barbara B. Jun 4, 2007, 2:45pm EDT
Wow! This was lots of great info Nikhil.
I do have love, joy and peace in mine
heart every day. My Lord is there for
me and I know He will always be here
because His love is unconditional as
mine is for Him. Thanks Much
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Jen A. Jun 4, 2007, 4:01pm EDT
Thanks for sharing this.
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Carla P. Jun 4, 2007, 4:32pm EDT
What simple truth abides deep within this! We all are here for a purpose and yet we can choose the path thru this garden of life that we want to take. Hopefully with the guidance of others we will choose the right path! Thank you for your guidance and your truth!
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Carolyn B. Jun 4, 2007, 6:34pm EDT
Very good article Nikhil. Thank you for sharing with us. Many thoughts I need to ponder.
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Jennifer Oliver Jun 4, 2007, 7:10pm EDT
I felt at peace reading this article and its prayer. Life is about choices...the challenging part for me is to summon the courage to make those choices. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Rach B. Jun 5, 2007, 4:14am EDT
Well written-thank you
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JWC Hammers Jun 5, 2007, 4:36am EDT
This is SOOOOO True!!!

Recently I've been "HEALED" from Post Tramatic Stress Disorder.

My WHOLE life had, up until April 19th, full of ABUSE, physical and mental. I've been "RAPED" on two separate occasions. A third time, I was force BY GUNPOINT to perform oral sex on a man. I had been "BEATEN" to a pulp on a public bus, with people just looking on, and no one helping me. The bus driver NEVER stopped the bus. As I got off, with my face all bloodied, I "Thanked" him for his help. After that, I walked over five miles home from school.

I had a "governMENTAL" job which, in 2005, harrassed me to the point that on 12/13/05, I had a nervous breakdown! I was soooooo bad, that I was afraid to leave my own home for over one and a half years!

But a miracle happened on April 19th, 2007! I was COMPLETELY healed!

I went to church and prayed. I thanked the Lord & Jesus for healing me. I also prayed thanks to all those who, since December 2005, had prayed for ME!

Since then, I am "Paying It Forward"! Just as in the movie from the same name.

I greet EVERYONE with a smile and warm greeting. Sometimes they look at me, limping up to them and ask "Why are you in such a good mood?" I response is "Even though the body is failing, I still have my SPIRIT! I woke up this morning, took that first breath, and kept on going. I'm alive today, sooooooo it IS A GOOD DAY!"

These people then want to help me. I refuse and tell them "Just Pay it Forward"! "Do something NICE for SOMEONE ELSE"!

The response by everyone so far has been warm and full of awe!

I truly believe I was healed for a PURPOSE!

That PURPOSE is to bring PEACE and JOY to everyone I meet. "Make thier day" so to speak. And through them, and thier "Paying It Forward", maybe, just maybe, this world would be a better place.

Whom every you believe to be your HIGHER spirit, whether God, Budda, Mohammed, Vishnu, etc., Pray to them. Ask for true happiness and PEACE!

And everyone reading this; PLEASE???????????? "PAY IT FORWARD"!

Thanks a BUNCH and have a GREAT day!

Cathy
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Larry G. Jun 5, 2007, 11:25am EDT
A nice read
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becky s. Jun 5, 2007, 11:36am EDT
the best article I've read for a while. this makes me want to go and actually think about what is happening in the world. I wish i was a more inspiring writer like you. you should write more articles like these.
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Anila J. Jun 5, 2007, 1:10pm EDT
A Good one, thanks Nik!!!
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Judy N. Jun 6, 2007, 3:20am EDT
Thank you for writing from your soul. I love your article.
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Tracey W. Jun 6, 2007, 5:49pm EDT
Fascinating, I am intrigued