by Todd Alan | Feb 22, 2011
Some of the GREATEST Entrepreneurs in the world like Bill Gates have deliberately designed their business and personal lives to MAXIMIZE their human potential. These people have EVOLVED by moving towards becoming what the great psychologist Abraham Maslow called a “Self-Actualized” person. Maslow came to UNDERSTAND this phenomenon after he studied the life of Albert Einstein and many other great historical figures like Thomas Je…fferson, and Eleanor Roosevelt. These people realized more of their full potential and enjoyed what he called “PEAK EXPERIENCES” in their lives.
If you are an Entrepreneur and you’re trying to balance your business dream, your personal life, money and a higher purpose you want to serve, then this webinar may provide you some new ideas. Mark has a studied the lives of many current day business entrepreneurs and has compared their lives to the principles that Maslow identified. He has broken this all down into some SIMPLE steps any of us can use to apply into our own lives.
Date and time: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at: 6:00 pm PST.
To register go to: http://www.MeyerdirkConsulting.com/Special
You may know Mark Meyerdirk as business partner of some of the Greatest Thought Leaders such as Mary Morrissey, Paul Martinelli, John Assaraf and Bob Proctor. He is a successful entrepreneur, attorney and 
consultant and has studied the classics of personal growth for over 20 years. He is offering a special FREE webinar for you to learn about the idea of “Self-Actualization” and how it could enrich your business and your life.
Date and time: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at: 6:00 pm PST.
To register go to: http://www.MeyerdirkConsulting.com/Special
This will be a great lesson and we know it will be helpful knowledge for you in the development of your own business and your life.
I am attending – Join me on a remarkable call with a remarkable teacher.
Yours Truly, Tina Marie
by Todd Alan | Jan 17, 2011
With all the confusion amassed by the recent change in the Zodiac, are we ready to take a deeper look in our own superstitions, and dependencies upon a belief system
based on the stars?
Something many people thought had already been figured out and was a constant in their lives has changed, and with it the thoughts of “who am I really?”.
The addition of the 13th sign, Ophiuchus into the Zodiac has stirred up a astrological soup and with it, our attachments to the faith we had placed on a quasi-science based philosophy that has linked itself to astronomy for thousands of years.
Astronomers know that the Earth’s wobble changes the positioning of the constellations relative to the horizon. Parke Kunkle, and Instructor at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College, explained that astronomers have known of this for a long while.
“Astronomers have known about this since about 130 B.C.,” Kunkle said, “This is not new news. Almost every astronomy class talks about it.” Astronomers do not use constellations in the same way as astrologers, there is no attachment to personality types, they are only points on a map.
So what does this mean to our look into ourselves? Have you ever questioned how superstitious you may be and what attachments you may have to external forces acting upon your daily life?
With the addition of a new sign, and the subsequent shifting of the entire Zodiac, how will your personality be affected?
Rebecca Reisen comments that, “I have always thought that I was a little of all the Zodiac signs and that no one ever seemed ‘quite me’. I am anxious to see what personality traits the Ophiuchus sign has, now that I am one.”
by Todd Alan | Jan 17, 2011
And the confusion continues. After a long weekend of social network communication, it seems as though people are just as confused, if not angry, at the thought that a 13th astrological sign has been introduced into the centuries old Zodiac. Not only has the new sign come to the party, but it caused a shift in the dates of all other signs, created havoc and inner dismay for people who thought they knew what there sign actually were and what that meant.
Parke Kunkle, Astrology instructor at the Minnesota Planetarium Society says he is actually perplexed at all this attention. I guess he did not know he was opening such a can of worms, or in this case snakes as the new sign, Ophiuchus is the representation of a man holding a snake.The sign actually depicts “Imhotep” of Egypt. The snake held by him shows a symbol of medicine.
Kunkle explained in an interview with the Star Tribune of Minneapolis on Sunday, that the Earth’s wobbly orbit means it’s no longer aligned to the stars in the same way as when the signs of the zodiac were first defined, about 5,000 years ago. Kunkle explained that astronomers have known of this for a long while and in fact utilize the names of the constellations to describe the movement of the planets and heavenly bodies.
It seems as though astrologers have not kept up with the times and that Earth wobbling is nothing new. Kunkle explained that when astrologers say the sun is in Pisces, it’s really in Aquarius, and so on. Now both astrologers and astronomers will be on the same page. “Astronomers have known about this since about 130 B.C.,” Kunkle told The Associated Press Friday in his office at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College, his phone ringing constantly, as it had since the article came out. “This is not new news. Almost every astronomy class talks about it.”, he commented.
So why now? Why change things now if we have been ok with the charts since 130 B.C.?
Or even a better question, why has it taken so long to update the charts?
Martha Wasserman commented on Facebook that “she is baffled”.
Mark Martinez is ready to try on his new sign but needs to “practice his pick up lines again.”
John B wants “it all to go away.” He is not ready for such “changes in his life and is going to the gym.”
The truth is many people, myself included have been conditioned that our astrological sign offers some insight into our personality and allows us to ‘figure people out’. Maybe this upset in the Zodiac will cause us to reflect on the power of our conditioned mind over our daily choices.
How do you ring in on this new ‘advancement’?
by Todd Alan | Dec 27, 2010
As I sat at dinner a text came in from a friend asking if I had heard about Teena Marie.
I was shocked to learn that the pop singer, who was Rick James’ protege has passed from undisclosed reasons.
Our history together centered around the website name I own and use for my company, www.tinamarie.com. I would often receive fan mail for Teena and forwarded them on as her offices would do likewise.
Her tours came into Houston often and her fan base in my town loved her dearly. In fact, in all the towns I would speak in a common question would be, do you sing like Teena Marie? My answer would be, “I speak from the stage, She sings.”
The truth is no one sang like the soulful Teena Marie. Discovered by Rick James, the R&B singer, born Mary Christine Brockert, in Santa Monica, California began performing at a very young age, appeared as a tap dancer an episode of the Beverly Hillbillies when she was only eight years old. Berry Gordy discovered her intensely soulful singing and performing talent at the young age of 19, and signed her to the Motown label. Given the stage name of Teena Marie, the producers at Motown looked for songs for their new talent. Rick James, having overheard her singing at the studios, helped her find her rightful place among the R&B legends at Motown.
Teena Marie, best known for her 1980s hits “Lovergirl,” “Ooo La La La” and “Lead Me On,” died in her sleep last night of unknown causes in her Los Angeles home. View her “Lovergirl” video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhMxfC9N4tY
Teena Marie’s body was discovered by her daughter and the singer apparently died in her sleep. There is no cause of death confirmed, but CNN reports (CNN Report) that Marie’s publicist states that she suffered from a grand mal seizure last month.
Her music remained true to her inspiration and roots in R&B. Her fans loved her more recent albums, Sapphire (2006) and Congo Square (2009) which proved the lady still had plenty of soul to share.
She was as soulful as her music and lived her dream. Teena Marie will be sadly missed.
by Todd Alan | Dec 23, 2010
Not only is this recipe absolutely beautiful, delicious and fun – it is healing for the Gall Bladder. Serve with pita chips & raw veggies and you will have a great ‘take me to parties’ dish.
Even if you do not like beets, you will love this dish. The only remaining taste of beets is the natural sweetness and when mixed with hummus, WOW – what a great texture and nutritious dish!
Ingredients
4 medium sized beets – prepared as instructed below.
2 Tablespoons of tahini sesame seed paste
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1 Tablespoons of ground cumin
5 Tablespoons of pure raw lemon juice
Generous pinch of sea salt or Kosher salt
Prepare Beets
To prepare the beets, cut off any beet tops, scrub the roots clean with a brush, cover with water in a saucepan and simmer until tender, about 1/2 hour. Peel once they have cooled.
Prepare Hummus
Place all ingredients in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings and ingredients as desired.
Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Eat with pita chips ( I love Stacy’s Pita Chips Multigrain) or with sliced cucumber, carrots, or celery.
Enjoy!
You can store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Makes 2 Cups.
by Todd Alan | Dec 22, 2010
Winter is a time of rest and renewal. The beginning of the new year, in many cultures Winter is celebrated as the preparation of the new beginning to come in Spring. Nature has created a glorious harvest for us in the form of nutrient rich winter fruits and vegetables that deliver the vitamins and minerals needed during this rebuilding period for our bodies.
Here are a few recipes for my favorite winter foods:
Watercress, Endive & Winter Fruit Salad
Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup grape seed oil
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
salt to taste with sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients:
1 bunch watercress
1 head endive
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
1. Place all the ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.
2. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
For the Salad:
1. Toss the watercress, endive and half of each fruit with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
2. Divide the greens mixture onto four plates.
Garnish each plate with the remaining fruit.
Optional: Sprinkle with blue cheese
Caramelized Turnips
Serves 4
The natural sugars in the turnips will caramelize and forma nice golden sheen.
8 small turnips, red or golden
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt to taste with sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Select turnips that are sufficiently young and tender, without hard outer skin as they only need only be rinsed and dried before cooking; older purple-top turnips will need to be peeled. Cut the turnips into halves, or quarters if they are small. Big ones should be cut in half lengthwise and the halves sliced into wedges.
3. Toss the turnips in a bowl with the olive oil and sea salt and pepper. Spread them out in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast them for about 10 minutes, then toss them once (if tossed more frequently, they tend to break apart as they become tender).
4. Roast for 5 minutes more and check for doneness. The turnips are done when they are fork tender and nicely caramelized (golden brown).
Enjoy!
– Tina Marie
by Todd Alan | Dec 6, 2010
As a young man John Demartini ,still struggling with a learning disability and barely able to read decided to fulfill his then lifelong dream of being a world class surfer, left home with blessings from his parents and began his travels to California. Along the way, one event, one man, changed his life forever. How did one man go from surfer dude to a Doctor of Chiropractic, to a world recognized teacher and philosopher and motivator of millions all over the planet? Listen in to allow The Inspiration of one man lead you to your true destiny. Always..keep $13.00 in your account…is that enough?
by Todd Alan | Dec 6, 2010
From John’s book “Inspired Destiny” as I understand it. The POWER of Fair Exchange. What is your Value to the World? What value does the world have to you? Think about this…equal exchange between you and the universe =Universal Flow and Energy. Standing in gratefulness for the fair exchange of the universe creates abundance for all. It can motivate and elevate all to a higher ground.
Want to increase your income during the next year? Begin thinking out side your box and associate within the circle of our global community. Greater possibilities await you as you reach out of your comfort zone. Be INSPIRED by the Greater Possibility of YOU. Listen in as John Demartini is interview by Tina Marie & Todd Alan. What is your GREATEST wealth? Yourself!!
by Todd Alan | Dec 6, 2010
What are your values? Do you compare or judge other’s values and think they are better than or less than yours? Open up to someone who’s values are different than yours and you may “learn” that nobody is right or wrong based upon their values. We all want to be loved for who we are, when supported in this we all thrive and “GROW”. Celebrate the indivi-duality in others, who they truly are as you do this within yourself. We are all aspiring to a higher BEING in this life. Are you Be-ING your Inspired Destiny? Curious for more? Listen in as Dr. John Demartini talks with Tina Marie & Todd Alan this Tuesday at 10:00 am PT, 12:00 pm CT.
*Sir Isacc Newton said: “If I have seen further than others know it is because I have stood on the shoulders of Giants”
“You Have a PH.D equivalent in your own Life…No one Know more about you than yourself”. Dr. John Demartini
by Todd Alan | Nov 29, 2010
Tomorrow’s show will feature Martin Wales, topic will be Truth in Media. Wondering if this is possible and what are the accountabilities that media could choose to aspire to. Is media able to communicate truthfully to us all to be informed in our ever-changing planet?
Is is possible to deliver the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in a Holistic and positive way? Listen in and we shall Hear. Better still>>>call in during the show to ask your valued question. 12:00 pm CT 866-472-5792
consultant and has studied the classics of personal growth for over 20 years. He is offering a special FREE webinar for you to learn about the idea of “Self-Actualization” and how it could enrich your business and your life.
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