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Inspired Beader: Sheryl Westleigh

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Inspired Beader: Sheryl WestleighFrom Western Maine, Sheryl Westleigh creates a stunning array of polymer clay sculpture and jewelry. Most notably, her collection of unique cuttlefish jewelry captures a real essence of the sea.

These marine inspirations are just the tip of the iceberg in a collection that includes woodland creatures, fantasy figures and mythical beasts.

Surrounded by a real life menagerie of over 20 pets, Sheryl (aka Noadi) creates an amazing variety of inspired artwork, from pendants and earrings, to sketches and Perma-Pets.

Inspirational Beading had a chat with this talented designer about her inspirations and innovations. Here’s what Sheryl had to say:

Inspirational Beading: How did you first discover polymer clay?

Sheryl Westleigh: When I was in college I was wandering through a local art supply store and spotted some Sculpey 3 on sale, and I thought it would be fun to make some little miniatures for the Dungeons and Dragons campaign I was in. I never ended up making them but instead sculpted little heads and critters.

IB: What is your favorite style or technique?

SW: I started with polymer clay as a sculptor and that's still what I enjoy most. That's why even my jewelry is primarily sculpted and things like faux materials or caning techniques are secondary to the pieces, if they are included at all.

IB: Where do you find the most inspiration?

SW: Definitely in nature. I think anyone who looks at my work probably immediately notices my obsession with cephalopods (cuttlefish, squid, octopus, etc). I also enjoy a lot of mythology and folklore and that often appears in my larger sculptures.



Inspired Beader: Sheryl Westleigh
IB: What is your favorite resource for ideas or techniques?

SW: Glass Attic is an amazing online encyclopedia of polymer clay techniques and it's my first stop if I'm looking up a technique. Katherine Dewey is an amazing sculptor with a pair of really good books, she also has a forum where she answers questions about working with polymer clay. For really amazing and often creepy sculptures the Shiflett Brothers are a team of sculptors also with a great forum.




IB: Who do you hope to inspire with your work?

SW: You know I haven't really thought about that before. I don't think of myself generally as someone who does inspire others. [I’m more of] a teacher and I try hard to help other artists and crafters as much as I can. My mom is a teacher and I think that has rubbed off on me, which is one reason I recently started up a new blog about what I've learned running a handmade business.

Inspired Beader: Sheryl WestleighTo learn more about Noadi’s Art, you can visit her gallery and shop at Noadi.net, or check in with her Adventures in Sculpting blog. In addition to photos and updates on her latest works, she also offers tips and tutorials on sculpture, design and handmade business practices.



Inspired Beader: Sheryl WestleighTo purchase your very own Noadi originals, and learn about how to request custom orders, visit her shop on Etsy.


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Wear It Twice: Turquoise Queen

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When you’re an artist, it’s sometimes difficult to get good feedback. You ask your friends and relatives what they think of your latest creation, and they undoubtedly say “It’s great!” or “It’s amazing!”. And while this isn’t necessarily untrue, it’s not quite as detailed a critique as you were hoping for.

The same goes for blogs. If you ask someone you know to check out your blog, chances are they’ll ask you “What’s a blog?”. And even if you can get them there, they’ll most likely say what friends always do. “I like it.” That’s it. So when you get a thumbs up from a place you’d never expect, it’s an exciting thing.

This week I was thrilled to be featured as one of the Style Blogs of the Week on the Be In Style blog at Pocketchange.Become.com. The entire website is an encyclopedia of trends, and features great posts on everything from fashion and beauty to babies and green-living. There’s plenty of information and eye-candy, and they welcome content from guests writers who know their stuff.

Inspirational Beading was featured with some really fun fashion blogs, including a new favorite of mine, And Now I Want It. When I was browsing through posts, I was totally charmed by the author’s use of Polyvore fashion collages. I remember using the tool ages ago and having lots of fun with it. So I immediately logged in and started playing with cut-outs. Polyvore is like a combination of paper dolls and scrap booking, but without the mess.

As I was playing, I thought of a fun new blogging idea: Take a fabulous necklace, then add basics and accessories in a simple color palette to create two very different outfits. It’s like those fashion mag articles that show you how to make 20 outfits from six pieces of clothing. Only way more fun!

The first ever Wear It Twice collage began with a really pretty multi-strand turquoise necklace. Whenever I see turquoise all alone, I think of Ancient Egypt, so I used kohl black, carnelian red and gold as the remainder of my palette.




For the outfit on the left, I started with a fashion essential - the LBD. The black bandage dress that I found was totally irresistible, and would present a fun dress-up challenge. The retro bubble skirt, paired with the strands of beads, creates a sort of circa 1984 Madonna look. So I finished it with a pair of embellished black ankle boots and golden bobby pins to match. The red clutch adds an extra splash of color and sass.

The second ensemble is much more casual. I started with a black tunic with cropped bell sleeves. This time, instead of gold, I went with cream and added stone-colored bootcut jeans, with a cream and black cloche hat to match. Cute red Oxford flats complete the look.

Both outfits make a great base for a beautiful, blue necklace. And the best part is, you can get these looks, or something like them, on Etsy!

Copyright 2010 Inspirational Beading and Polyvore.com
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Outfit Of The Day (All Dressed Up, Nowhere To Go...)

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Outfit Of The Day (All Dressed Up, Nowhere To Go...)

Outfit Of The Day (All Dressed Up, Nowhere To Go...)
Top: Forever 21 Cami, Express White Blazer
Skirt: J Crew Gold Mica Mini (aren't you getting sick of it? I'M NOT! Hee.)
Shoes: Bebe knockoffs of the Stella McCartney Mesh Basket Sandals
Necklaces: Forever 21, Target
Purse: Chanel Small Classic Flap ?




I am playing around here, mostly. I am freaking loving the the lariat style necklaces a la the Tracy Reese's Spring 2009 collection- I have a lot more, and you'll be seeing them a plenty on me this Fall with cardigans, blazers, and jackets. Booties have also been growing on me more and more- I typically only admire from afar and stay away (the last thing I need is something cutting my short legs up even more!) but I fell in love with the Stella McCartney's after seeing them on the ever-so-lovely Goldenmeans. Of course, I fell in love a few months late and the Stella's were no where to be found in my size, so I settled on the nearly-identical Bebe version (found off of Ebay) instead.

Honestly, I'm not quite sure how much I like them on me with skirts (again, short leg syndrome uggggh) but I will undoubtedly be pairing them with skinnies and leggings (yes TEH NEW SEXY) this Fall before the snow falls. ?

So okay, lovely readers- spill it! What's one fashion trend you were initially "iffy" on but have finally given into?
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Is This Wild or What? Pavillion Made from 200 Recycled Speedo's

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This amazing pavilion designed by students at Chelsea College of Art & Design has been on show during the London Festival of Architecture for the last couple of weeks. It is made from the unlikeliest of materials, Speedo swimsuits.  What a fantastic example of the design possibilities that can be found in the upcycling process.



Sustainable Design Brief


The pavilion' is the result of a collaborative project between Chelsea College of Art & Design and the famous Speedo swimwear brand, which asked students to look at issues of sustainability, production and use of materials.  Redundant Swimsuits


Students on Chelsea's Platform 2 were given 600 'LZR racer' swimming suits to find an appropriate use for. Why the LZR racer? And why so many? Well due to recent changes in swimming competition rules this incredibly hi-tech piece of sportswear was made redundant leaving Speedo with hundreds of swimsuits they could no longer sell.
 
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Alright so I got this game a few weeks back and didn't stop playing it until I beat it twice. New Vegas is an awkwardly buggy game full of strange glitches and distracting plot unrelated moments. Yet somehow everyone loves it including me. This game is addicting as hell and feels much more lively than Fallout 3, there was just overall more stuff to do, more choices to make, and more people to interact with. In summary, New Vegas is silly and I love it.


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Loving :: Zuppaartista

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I love everything about Myan's shop, Zuppaartista. Her prints have some gorgeous colors, lovely texture, and a great "yesterday" or "fond memory" kind of feel to them. I could happily decorate a wall in every room with her work.

BONUS: Right now, Myan is offering a Spring Cleaning sale from now till April 20th. For each print purchased (5x5 inches and 5x7 inches and up), you can choose a free 5x5 or 5x7 print of your choice. Purchases over $50 also receive a free postcard set - score!


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7 Rules of Makeup That are Ageless

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  • Don't tweeze above your brows.
    Any fuzz above your brows creates an unflattering shadow, says New York City makeup artist Vivian Hidalgo of Minardi Salon. To pluck any strays above brows, Hidalgo suggests you look directly into a large mirror (do not tilt your chin up or down -- this distorts your view). And starting at the inner corner, tweeze one hair at a time. To prevent over tweezing, after you've plucked one row, step back from the mirror to check your progress.

  • Clear up a zit overnight with a dab of toothpaste.
    Models started sharing this so-called beauty secret, but the truth is, while the toothpaste does dry the blemish somewhat, it doesn't go far enough, according to NYC dermatologist Diane Berson, M.D. You'll get faster results with an over-the-counter acne treatment containing five percent benzoyl peroxide. Or try Neutrogena's On-the-Spot Acne Patch. (P.S. This absolutely works... I do it all the time!)

  • You absolutely need a lip liner.
    Not always. Neutral lip colors are more forgiving and less likely to show imprecise application. Typically, only dark or bright shades (like red) really need a liner, but makeup pro Kat James has an easier method that produces more natural-looking results: Smooth on lip balm, then apply lipstick to center of lips only. Next, spread the color toward the edges of lips with a lip brush; the lip balm helps dilute the color to create a softer stain, rather than the hard-edged look you'd get with lipstick and liner.

  • Put on concealer first, then foundation.
    Makeup maven Laura Mercier likes to apply foundation first to even out skin tone and provide a base for concealer to cling to. As a result, you use less of your concealer, which makes for a more natural look.

  • Rinse your hair with cold water to make it shine.
    The theory is that a final rinse with cold water after your shampoo seals the cuticle, helping it to reflect more light. But according to hair and scalp expert Philip Kingsley, author of Hair, An Owner's Handbook (Aurum Press, 1995), lowering the water temperature won't enhance shine. In fact, cold water constricts the blood vessels of the scalp, temporarily cutting off the supply of nutrients needed for healthy hair. What helps give hair a pretty sheen? Rinsing thoroughly so that no dulling shampoo residue remains on your hair.

  • Foundation should match the skin tone of your face.
    The surprising answer, according to Kat James, is that your foundation will look more natural if it matches your neck -- specifically, the area near the collarbone. The skin here has a touch more yellow to its undertone, while the face tends to be a little more pink or red. And the last thing you want is a foundation with pink -- it's aging and looks artificial.

  • Rub your wrists together after applying fragrance.
    Some fragrance experts feel that rubbing crushes delicate fragrance molecules, and, as a result, you don't get the true scent. But Annette Green, president of The Fragrance Foundation, disagrees -- unless you have oily skin. "Natural oils mixing with the fragrance before it dries might interfere with the scent," says Green. Allow the fragrance to dry naturally; it takes about ten minutes. (source: Freddys Fitness Zone)


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Hi Bellas, I'm back with another In My Kit video. I recently went to Houston for a friend's wedding. I not only attended the event, but was in charge of the Bride's makeup. I thought this would be a good time to show you how to pack makeup for travel via plane. I adhered to TSA packing rules and also show you how to pack your regular makeup as well as airbrush equipment. Warning, this is super long video because I go over everything that I packed. Use the video highlights to jump from section to section. Make sure to watch part 2! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PXE9P511YE Check out my video highlights: 1:58 Information about liquids 3oz and under in a quart size ziplock bag 3:39 Powder Group Clear Makeup Bags 3:53 What I Packed for the Bride 4:43 Clear Organizer Bags from Hobby Lobby 5:02 Miscellaneous Items for Bride 5:19 Liquids to be checked 6:53 Sponges, puffs, q-tips 6:58 Loose powder foundation 7:31 Lash and brow tools 8:15 Steel Palette 8:24 Lip products 8:43 Cream concealer 9:00 Airbrush Makeup/Equipment 10:12 Body Makeup 11:05 Airbrush Cleanser, Moisturizers, Alcohol, Thinner 11:48 Airbrush Gun 11:58s Airbrush Foundations - Kett 12:15 Airbrush Cleaning Kit 12:22s Q-tips 12:30 Color Wheel 12:43 Graftobian Walk-Around Airbrush System 13:45 My Personal Makeup That I Packed Make sure to watch part 2 right after this to see tips on packing your personal makeup as well as my super nifty carry-on! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PXE9P511YE FYI, the makeup in this video will be up in my Hilary Duff Inspired Maxim Cover Tutorial soon :) For a complete post with pics, go to my blog at http://www.makeupbyrenren.com Follow my daily updates at twitter at http://www.twitter.com/makeupbyrenren FTC Disclosure: Products featured not sponsored by any company. Products are purchased by me or previously featured in another video. "makeup by ren ren" renren "tsa regulations" "airbrush makeup" "professional makeup artist"


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I Caught Santa Giveaway to First 4 People --- This is really cool!!!!!

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I just had a great time creating a cool  I Caught Santa.com picture for my husband.  Won't he be suprised.... no, I take that back ... he'll be shocked that Santa is checking out his ride! 





This is a really fun program.  It's a great product if you need a gift for someone who has everything, if you have children  (you can show Santa in your house), and/or if you need a gift for someone you don't know too well, but need to give a gift; and perfect for the office.  Very versatile.


  • It's Super duper easy.  Take a digital picture of your Christmas tree, a room in the house (or like me) something in the yard ... it's up to you. Horizontal, high-resolution pictures work best. Save your background photo to your computer; it will be uploaded to the ICaughtSanta.com site. 

  • Pick one of  their many Santa poses (I believe there are 20) and   place him into your background photo (you can resize him, flip him, rotate him, etc.) very simply.

  • You can get the picture for free if you get one of the 4 giveaway codes we have on hand.  Once Santa is placed, you save the picture, download and email it to yourself, or print your photo, automatically, for quick pickup at a store near you.

  • And, they also offer a video of Santa on your background for a small fee. 
Maybe it's the kid in me, but I had a blast playing with this.  You can also choose from the Tooth Fairy, Cupid, the Easter Bunny or of course, Santa.  Whatever your pleasure is.

Again, if you have small children and they see a picture or video of Santa in their home, it will be PROOF that Santa is not only real, but was actually "caught in the act" in his or her very own home. It keeps the magic going a little longer  : )

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Pumpkin Necklace

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Jack-O-Lantern Lit at Halloween

Now that fall is in full swing, shops everywhere are filling up with all kinds of pumpkin goodness for us to indulge in. There are fresh pumpkins ready for carving, canned pumpkin for baking, and for some reason, pre-painted miniature pumpkins that are just meant to look good. The arrival of the big orange fruit is a sure sign that holiday goodness is just around the corner.

The Inspiration:

Fall is by far my favorite time of year. Most of the time, the weather is just right - not to hot and not too cold. And of course, all of the best holidays are strung together at the end of the year, making the coming winter seem much less dreadful. There's nothing more comforting than the idea of a nice warm beverage on cool autumn evening, with a friendly jack-o-lantern lighting up the window. To celebrate the arrival of fall, I thought it would be fun to create something with vibrant and interesting autumn colors.

The Beads:

I started with some bright orange 11/o seed beads. On their own they seem sort of garish, but when I paired them up with some orange sunset 15/0's, I saw some spunky personality that wasn't there before. These two colors would be perfect for a fun fall necklace.


Orange Seed Beads



The Beadwork:

Using the orange seed beads, I created an assortment of peyote stitch rings using different counts and patterns. Each one is slightly different from the others. After the rings were completed, I searched for the perfect color to pair them with. I wanted something that would make a nice contrast for the orange, but that wouldn't compete with the bright colors. Finally I selected the purplish metallic rainbow mix, and strung all the rings together to complete the piece. It's a bit odd, but still prettier than a jack-o-lantern.


Orange Oh Necklace

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I kept forgetting to draw her pumpkin necklace! XD Youtube killed the quility DX. Zim shall destroy you for that! It says "Pepon" in the video...its not a typo it is just a shorter way to say pumpkin :3. The characters belong to spottedheart! Watch in high qualiteh plz, hope you enjoy :D


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Fear when thinking big

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I haven't mention it before, but I'm taking an e-class with Tara about breaking through and telling my own story. Last week, part of our assignment was to list our fears, what we think might be holding us back. Coupled with Tara's post about fear over on Scoutie Girl, the idea of fear has been on my mind the last few days.

My first instinct is to say I don't have any fears to break through when telling my story like others do. That what I need is not necessarily a life cheerleader (though those are nice!), but a life editor to help me focus all my dreams and goals into one cohesive journey. But after reading Tara's post about fear, I realized that's not true.

My fear is not the fear of failure. It's there, but I've failed at things before, so that particular fear is pretty tiny and easily ignored. That surprises me since I don't have a solid Plan B if I walk away from Catie's Blue today or tomorrow; I've put the last three years of my life into this business, spending waking moments working working working, and sleeping moments dreaming of new projects (true story - my entire Drop of Color series came from a dream). Do I want to succeed? Absolutely! But the fear of failure doesn't hold me back.




No, my fear is of not living up to my potential and finding out that I'm not as good as I think I am.

My fear has led to me reading any crafty business post I can find, obsessing over techniques and how I can make them my own, straining to figure out how to be more financially sound, hurrying to find my place in a big artsy world. I think these manifestations are easy to understand (and something I think most small crafty business owners can relate to), but why am I so fixated on being good enough or better? Am I still looking for approval from peers, friends, family? I feel like I've been successful so far, but is that not enough? Truthfully, no. After I thought about it all weekend, I realized, that no, it's not enough.

Before you think I'm incredibly arrogant or ungrateful, let me explain. I do feel grateful for every single order, every. single. one. But I have some pretty big dreams, and haven't yet crossed off enough on my goal list. There's still more to learn! There's still more I can do. I can feel it, living inside me. I can't ignore it because it has a really loud voice (and, strangely, sounds like every single person in my life who has had an influence on me, all at the same time). I think I'm always going to be looking for ways to improve, things I can do better, ways to grow. I don't know that I can ever just settle, and I think that's okay. I can be grateful and hungry at the same time, can't I?




I've mentioned goals before, so let me add one more that I've had since last fall, something I haven't shared with anyone yet: I want to write an ebook on color to help visual artists, but my fear has me thinking I might not be good enough to do it. Would anyone want to read it? What if it's not as helpful as I think? This on top of worries like: Do sales equal validity? If I sell more, will I be more respected, more appealing as a jewelry designer? Will people like what I'm creating, or have I not yet gotten my story across?

I don't have any concrete answers to those questions, just faith, gratitude, and a determination in spite of my fear. I'm going to own it, and name him Marco. As scary as it is for me to acknowledge Marco, and to share him here on my blog, I think it's necessary to respect him as valid. The trick is not let his voice take over my brain and drown out my own.


Photos are from the amazing Lori Koop. Visit her site, www.lorikoop.com, for more information, or to sign up for her UpWords Newsletter.

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“Style is the mind skating circles around itself as it moves forward”

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It should probably come as absolutely no shock to anyone that South Dakota can be a little behind the times. This was never so apparent as I stood in line at the Fleet Foxes concert in Minneapolis. I thought I looked pretty smart clad in my trouser jeans. Yeah, smart for 2005.


I knew that straight legged and skinny jeans have been in style for a few years now and I did a pretty good job resisting. For one, I had a job that discouraged any sort of creative styling (khakis and vneck sweaters were my uniform lest my co-workers think I was showing off). For two...I'm an apple. I gain all my weight in my stomach/back (and occasionally boobs). I have skinny little chicken legs and no ass. I had no business being anywhere around a pair of skinny jeans.


But standing in line, surrounded by all sorts of cute and hip chicks of all sizes rocking the skinnies...suddenly I wanted a pair, too. And since I recently quit my staid job, I could now dress however I damn well pleased.


The road to the perfect skinnies was tough. I tried on pairs every where I went. H&M, GAP, Old Navy, J Crew, Express. Nothing worked. They were too long. Too short. Too tight. Too loose. The low point was coming out of a room at J Crew. I caught a glimpse in the 3-way mirror. I looked like an ice cream cone.


After a few weeks, I came to three realizations:


1.) I needed a pair with a higher-rise. Low-rised skinnies were doing a great job of digging in my stomach, giving me an awful dose of muffin top.


2.) I needed the help of shapewear. Even the highest-rise skinnies were still giving me muffin top, and Spanx helped in eliminating it and giving my tummy area a "shape" (rather than round, hence the dreaded ice cream cone affect).


3.) I needed to start dressing in a way to define a waist, even though I really don't have one. I know that sounds elementary, I had never really thought about it before.

So as a 5'2", size 6 apple, this is what worked for me:

“Style is the mind skating circles around itself as it moves forward”



Women's Classic Rise Skinny - "The Sweetheart" Jeans


These are awesome because they aren't super low-rise. The best part about Old Navy is that they have started offering most of their jeans in short AND petite inseams. I've found that there usually isn't too big of a difference between the actual lengths, but there is a difference in the rise. I usually stick to the "short" inseam only because I have a long torso, so I need more material in the rise. They're also not quite as blue in person, they're just more of a medium-dark wash.

“Style is the mind skating circles around itself as it moves forward”




Women's Mid-Rise Straight - "The Flirt" Jeans


The legs on these aren't quite as skinny, and they look great with flats. They are more dressy with a trouser styling and slant pockets in the back. Again, they have a higher rise (although a little lower than "The Sweethearts") but it still works.

“Style is the mind skating circles around itself as it moves forward”

Spanx- Higher Power


This is probably a "no duh", but remember what I said about South Dakota being behind the times? I've tried on shapewear before (unfortunately, Spanx isn't sold locally here) and it was always a struggle. I'd wrestle it on, only for an unsightly bulge to form beneath my bra. Or, I'd find something that was comfortable and would spend all day trying to keep it from rolling every time I sat down.

I've ordered a few different Spanx products, and found that the ones that extend up to the bustline stay up with no rolling down during the day. They smooth everything out, nip in the muffin top, and they're surprisingly comfortable. I've also ordered this pair to try because I don't really need thigh shaping and find the thigh part a little constrictive, so we'll see how it goes.

“Style is the mind skating circles around itself as it moves forward”

Now I'm all set for Fall/Winter! If only the weather would get the hint. It was warm enough for shorts today!
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Enjoy smooth relaxing beautiful music, no words, a gentle instrumental, Take a break from your busy life Can you Imagine? by Paul Collier (C) 2010 (includes embedded Theta binaural tones) NEW!!! mp3 Download NOW OUT only from... http://www.PaulFromStokeUK.com This music contains brainwave entrainment technology, for more information on this cllick here... http://www.transparentcorp.com/special/entrainment.php?c=8188815 Did you know you can only feel one emotion at a time, did you know that you can only think of one thing at a time? and more importantly do you know what this means in terms of achieving a healthy mind and maintainging a healthy mind? If you have negative thoughts that you cannot seem to shake, if you are reliving the emotions of a past event you cannot think these away. What you can do is imagine something new, look at this fantastic picture for instance, See yourself there, breathe in the mountain clear air, feel the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze. Take yourself for a virtual walk around the place, through the fields, maybe even climb the mountain. The main thing is this...Distract yourself, do this long enough (research says at least 15 minutes, so perhaps play this twice) and your previous persistant negative thoughts will have been replaced. You may think that doing this would result in the negative thoughts coming straight back, but, you will find that very often they do not for a period of time, that gets longer and longer the more you practise this. I really hope that my music helps you to achieve some peace, this world robs us of all our time, it makes our thoughts so speeded up that slowing them down seems an impossible feat, even uncomfortable. I wish you much peace. Thank you for listening and reading this. Paul :) Image used with kind permission of PDPhoto.org

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