WAIT......

There was one thing I used to struggle with for a long time - the "W" word -Waiting. How do you respond to waiting? In what aspect of your life is waiting most difficult for you right now? During the spring season we wait for the first sign of green, the first flower, and the first fruits. In life we wait for the right moment, the right time, the right mate, the right opportunity. Did you know that even after the planning and implementation there is a WAIT. If you are going through any change, what you do during the "WAIT" stage determines HOW quickly you get to your goal. This time is just as important as the planning and you would benefit from maximizing the potential of this time.

Once you have done everything you're supposed to do. The only thing left to do is wait. Not everything is instantaneous. In fact most things are not. Yet what you do while you're waiting will determine if you get your answer any faster. I wish I could tell you your business will bring in $1000 on the first day but I'll be lying to you. I wish I could tell you that you'll make as much as you did on your former job the first week, but I'll be lying to you. So here is how you wait: with Confidence, a right Attitude and Discipline.

• Confidence - While waiting for your dream to become a reality maintain a quiet, humble assurance. Use this waiting period to develop your faith in your ability to succeed. More importantly develop your faith in the ONE who gave you the ability and the dream. HE alone has the blueprint for your success and if you don't know it, you'll lose confidence. You've laid the foundation through planning and implementation so don't allow the "What If's" to steal your confidence.

• Attitude - Cultivate an attitude of expectancy. Continue to meditate (contemplate quietly on the vision of success ) at least twice a day. It is a Divine principle for success which means - it does not fail. Be careful with your words. Your words are an open window to your thoughts and feelings. It gives others the opportunity to see what you're thinking and feeling. If you're not careful your words will prolong your waiting phase (unnecessarily).

• Discipline - In a word -Self Control. While you're waiting you may be tempted to freak out or throw your hands up in the air and give up. This is the time to restrict the negative thoughts (and their resulting actions). It may be time to deliberately remove yourself from negative people and influences. Surround yourself with resources and people that will inspire you and cultivate the mindset and behavior to help you succeed.

Selecting Crystal Earrings For Your Wife Or Girlfriend

Crystal earrings are one of the most popular pieces of jewelry amongst a majority of women. These are a great way to express your feelings to the woman you love and make a memorable and cherished present. Whether it is a formal occasion, a festivity or any kind of celebration or an informal or casual get together, women love to add the "bling" effect to their attire through a pair of dazzling crystal earrings.

The remarkable part of these earrings is that they are available in a variety of styles and designs. Whether you want to purchase the original Swarovski crystal studded earrings or want to buy the cheaper imitations, the variations available are limitless. Some of the basic styles present in the market are drop earrings, hoops, chandelier and dangling ones. Equally diverse is the range of metals, stones, pearls and beads used in making them. There are deep purple, emerald green, ocean blue, black and clear pearl ones made with gold, silver or oxidized black metal which can be bought for as little as below a hundred dollars to as much as over thousands.

With such a great variety to choose from, the question is what to select that would make a great gift for your woman. Apart from the basic budget concerns, there are few pointers regarding the basic styles which will help you tremendously in making the right decision and spending your money on the right jewelry item.

For a more formal occasion, drop or chandelier varieties are perfect for a touch of glamour. These are also preferred by more sophisticated, elegant and classy women. Hoops are a favorite amongst girls with more playful and bubbly personalities. They do not necessarily have to be worn on formal occasions or with more formal dresses; rather they are an equally good way of pulling off a more casual look. Previously, clip-on earrings were also in high demand but they have been out of fashion for a long time now; however, if your woman does not have her ears pierced it might be a good opportunity to look for them. The most important thing is to remember that some people are allergic to certain metals and therefore you should try and purchase earrings that are not made of these offending metals.

Other than these basic tips, it is all about your personal preference and taste and the thought behind your present that counts the most.