THIS WEEK (February 3 - February 9)

This week, Dear Friends:

Yes indeed, and what a week it has been so far -- and what a week it promises to be.

In the United States...The Giants won the Superbowl...Tuesday's State Primaries for the Republican and Democratic Candidates for President yielded nothing conclusive, except that some candidate will eventually win, and the citizenry of the United States will eventually lose.

Elsewhere...Mahareshi Yogi (famed yogi and Transcendental Meditation Guru to the Beatles, at a time when several of them were genuinely alive) moved on -- that's how we spiritually-evolved beings say, "kicked the bucket," or "bought the farm." I would like to think that his loving spirit has ascended to a better place. Then again, there's always a chance that he might resurface in a bowling alley, or at a convenience store somewhere in the rural midwest where the entire gene pool could fit into a soap dish (if you could find one). Ah, well.

Elsewhere Else...nothing out of the ordinary. Nobody called me.

But I digress. WE HAVE UPDATES!

The following blogs have new posts:

*THE GLOBAL FUTURIST*

http://theglobalfuturist.blogspot.com/

*THE INTERNATIONALIST PAGE* http://theinternationalistpage.blogspot.com/

*DOUGLAS CASTLE: INTERNAL ENERGY PLUS*

http://douglascastleiep.blogspot.com/

and, of course, *DOUGLAS CASTLE*

http://douglascastle.blogspot.com/

Please watch http://www.ciofoundation.org/, for a full website launch within the next week. As you may suspect, I am a major proponent of The CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL OBESITY FOUNDATION. Obesity, and its related complications, is highly likely to cause this generation's average lifespan to be shorter than that of the preceding generation's! This would be an historically unprecedented tragedy. We cannot let this happen.

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle

p.s. Happy Chinese New Year.

p.p.s. My very best regards to Joseph Droual (http://sokejoe.blogspot.com/) and Ryan Wilson (http://scienceofiep.blogspot.com/), the Co-Founders of INTERNAL ENERGY PLUS.

A SUDDEN CHANGE IN THE ROUTINE

Yes. There has been a sudden change in the routine.

Imperative: Click on http://DouglasCastle.blogspot.com/

NN

IMMEDIATE UPDATES, DOWNLOADS and AMAZING THINGS

Dear Friends:

Just returned from a wonderful trip, but it's great to be back.


I am now using a kinder, gentler, font. I doubt that it will help...in my specific case, it is rather like perfuming a pig. Having said this, I hope that you'll indulge me. This post is filled with phenomenal information. Take the time to visit the sites, download the free files, and click on some amazing video material. You will not be disappointed.



UPDATES:



Click on http://psychological-self-mastery.blogspot.com/ for a great post titled "Invest in Yourself".



Click on http://sendingsignals.blogspot.com/ for a great post titled "Forced Choice Questions".



Click on the infamous http://takingcommand.blogspot.com/ for a treatise about "Interruption and Confusion Techniques" .



Click on http://groups.yahoo.com/group/INTERNAL_ENERGY_PLUS/ to learn more about Internal Energy Plus, and to join the IEP online community.





DOWNLOADS:



Making Hard Choices at http://savefile.com/download/1242839



Whining Versus Confiding at http://savefile.com/download/124847



Charlotte's New Year's Eve Challenge at http://savefile.com/download/1248960

Conquering Your Fears - A Life-Changing Exercise at
http://savefile.com/download/1249082




LINKS TO VISIT:

***Mad Motivational Scotsman Michael Cheney (no relation to America's Dick) has a very entertaining, frentic and energizing video on motivation. It's quick and it's fun. Visit http://www.getmomentumtv.com/ . You'll smile.

***Turn up your speakers and listen to www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqDAKDO7sYY. When I was an adolescent, I used to dream of playing this song for the girl whom I would fall in love with. Let it grab your heart.



This next movie (a full-length feature) is bound to scare the living crap out of you. The historical footage is phenomenal. The art and special effects are captivating. The music forces an adrenaline and dopamine surge. The subject matter is as morbidly fascinating as it is horrifying. Click on:

http://zeitgeistmovie.com/


After you have recovered from Zeitgeist, these links will lighten your spirit. Since they are all free, I offer you my usual money-back guarantee!

www.maniacworld.com/Redneck-Tenors.html

www.maniacworld.com/Hilarious-drum-solo.html

Lastly, please visit http://ciofoundation.blogspot.com/. Every single click on that site helps us with our cause...the elimination of childhood overweight and obesity. The CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL OBESITY FOUNDATION thanks you.

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle

UPDATES and DOWNLOADS at 14 November 2007

Dear Friends:

I am virtually bursting with joy at the prospect of announcing to you that the following blogs have been updated, for your reading pleasure -- Just click on the corresponding links to the right (or underneath, as may be appropriate in the circumstances) to visit them:

TAKING COMMAND! http://TakingCommand.blogspot.com/

THE GLOBAL FUTURIST http://TheGlobalFuturist.blogspot.com/

THE INTERNATIONALIST PAGE http://TheInternationalistPage.blogspot.com/

THE CHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL OBESITY FOUNDATION BLOG (uh-oh)

http://CIOFoundation.blogspot.com/

Also, for your edification and enjoyment (and at no additional charge), the following free downloads are available. Just click on the link to the right (or underneath, as the situation may warrant), hit the DOWNLOAD BUTTON, and then press the little link on the following page when the download does not happen. This extra step makes the whole thing worthwhile. Trust me. It'll download.

THE MAGIC OF LARGE NUMBERS AND THE COLLECTIVE MIND

http://savefile.com/download/1181831

A DIALOGUE ON REPRESSED RAGE, ETC. http://savefile.com/download/1193360

ABSOLUTE STRANGERS TRUST ME http://savefile.com/download/1193347

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle

p.s. The last download is truly hysterical.

CHECK THESE EXTREMELY UNSETTLING UPDATES.

Dear Friends:

The following blogs have been updated with useful information in the form of brand-new posts. But wait.

NOTE: Some of this material may not be suited for general audiences. Caution and discretion are advised. Some of the material presented is of an extemely controversial nature, and may be found to be offensive. Special precautions should be taken where elderly or very young individuals are concerned. Take all prescribed medications as instructed by your healthcare professionals. Be certain to have your legal counsel thoughly reasearch and advise you before you make any decisions, take any actions, or, generally speaking, say or do anything. It might not be safe to go outside today, as the air quality might be unacceptable. The Official Terrorist Threat Alert is at code Orange. Global warming continues to be a frightening problem, as does Al Gore. Most of the world is at war, with both sides experiencing heavy losses in virtually every conflict. Many persons throughout the world (maybe even in your old neighborhood) go to sleep hungry, stomachs growling at night. And -- you might have left the lights on in your car. In fact, as you read this, your battery could well be discharging. You may have enemies whom you don't even know about, who are plotting your destruction at this very moment. You have a small piece of some leafy green vegetable stuck in between your teeth, but nobody will even tell you. Worst of all, people are saying some horrible things about you. That small "beauty mark" on your arm is changing in size and shape, too. Better get that looked at. I wouldn't wait. When did you last have a thorough physical examination? Did you know that lawyers discover and name more diseases that research scientists and physicians? Have you noticed that the sun appears to be dimming?

There! That felt wonderful, didn't it? Now that we've gotten that out of the way, some useful updates have been posted to inform and entertain you. Are you starting to feel a little bit better? Of course you are. Here are the promised updates:

INCREASE YOUR MINDPOWER http://unlimited-mind.blogspot.com/

BRAINWASHING BASICS (3) http://takingcommand.blogspot.com/

POSSIBILITY FRAMING*** http://sendingsignals.blogspot.com/

THE GLOBAL FUTURIST (TRENDS!) http://theglobalfuturist.blogspot.com/

GREAT DOWNLOADS* http://psychological-self-mastery.blogspot.com/

*Enjoy them all. And they are free!

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle

BEAUTY IN UNLIKELY PLACES.

Dear Friends:

I am guilty of superficiality -- of passing hasty judgment based upon appearances, and with only very limited information. I am guilty of conceit -- of thinking that I know more than I actually do. I am guilty of insensitivity -- of inflicting pain on others because of a lack of vision, patience or compassion. I have wasted other people's precious time, and I have failed to give people enough of my own time and attention. I have spoken too much at the expense of listening and learning. I have overestimated myself and underestimated others. I have failed to see genuine beauty while obsessively digging for fool's gold. I have broken promises, hearts and spirits. I have stood idly by in the midst of rampant evil and injustice. ~~In summation, I have been a fool. I would like to atone, but I do not quite know how. This post may be a step in the right direction. I implore you -- indulge me...just this once.

A brief film clip follows. Turn up the volume on your speakers, and pay close attention. Watch the expressions on people's faces. See the smirks, the eye-rolling...the "knowing" glances between members of the audience (the jury), and the panel (the judges). They have already judged one Mr. Paul Potts, a Welsh phone salesman, before he has had a chance to present his case.

After you have seen the entire clip, come back here and rejoin me. Please.

Click on http://www.maniacworld.com/Phone-Salesman-Amazes-Crowd.html

Welcome back. What you witnessed was humbling and profoundly, painfully beautiful. It was a powerful lesson. I was utterly amazed. I felt ashamed of myself. My heart ached.

It is never too late to learn. It is never too late to atone. It is never too late to improve yourself. And it is never too late to begin a search for beauty in unlikely places. You can start today. How?

• You can telephone somebody whom you have wronged and ask forgiveness;

• You can tell somebody whom you have neglected that you love him or her;

• You can email this post to everyone you care about, friends and adversaries alike! (use the envelope-shaped icon at the bottom of this post), and attach a simple email message: "I needed for you to see this. Please take a moment and watch this film clip. Thank you." Nothing further need be said.

I appreciate your taking the time to go through this very personal experience with me, and for letting me into your heart. If you were moved to tears, if you cried, do not be ashamed -- there is great hope for you. And if there is hope for any one of us, then there is hope for all of Humankind. One motivated person can change the World. History is replete with well-documented examples.

I was compelled by Mr. Potts' performance to write this brief article; he gave me no choice. It is my hope that this brief article will help to awaken at least one special person, and that that one special person will be an agent for change. I have an irrepressible faith in the potential for Humanity to evolve. I also believe that miracles can and do happen. I witnessed one tonight. You did also.

Respectfully, and with great humility and gratitude,

Douglas Castle

P.S. All of the other blog posts have been updated. Find the links to all of them on the right-hand side of this page. Simply click on each one, and you'll be transported. Thank you. --DC

INTERESTING THINGS...

Dear Friends (and Stu, even though you haven't called me in ages):

I am delighted to report that all blogs have updated with new postings and fresh new formatting, as well, please click on the links on the right side (the left side is the wrong side) of the page to find many postings of interest and importance.

I have been saving some hyperlinks and downloads just for you! Here they come:

1. I believe that hope has psychological and physiological benefits. Some say that hope increases endurance, strength, the threshold of pain, leadership ability and a host of other good things. Some say that hope reduces trauma from injury and accelerates healing. Some say that hope can be cultivated in a person by a true leader. Some say that the predisposition toward hopefulness is actually genetically programmed into our DNA. Hope, statistically speaking (and my statistics are anecdotal), is a selector for survival. Poetically, and in sum...while we have hope we live...when we lose all hope, we die. Hope is an energy, a richness of spirit. Hope is contagious. Hope can be kindled, or it can dissuaded and stomped into nullity. Hope (in an obviously paradoxical statement), even when it is completely unwarranted and unrealistic, can attract opportunity. Personally, I live through today in my hope for tomorrow. Hope is my fuel -- and it defies the vaunted and venerable laws of physics -- because I can give it to you without losing any of it myself.

Learn about the HERTH HOPE SCALE (thank you, Robyn) by clicking on www.savefile.com/files/1025258, and then clicking on the "DOWNLOAD" button.

2. Our senses deceive us, as we are so easily distracted through misdirection and anticipation.
In the clip which you will see, an illusionist (who bears a frightening resemblance to "Weird Al" Yankovich) seems to vanish in plain sight.

Click on www.savefile.com/files/1030020 , and then click on the "DOWNLOAD" button.

3. Innovation is that sentient function subsumed by imagination and ignited by motivation. People can devise amazing solutions to virtually any problems by virtue of imagination and inspiration. Sadly, people spend a great deal more time identifying problems (and creating new ones) than searching for, and seizing opportunities. It's easier to be the critic than the creator. The clip that you are about to see is as inspiring as it is hysterical (thank you, Joanne).

Click on www.savefile.com/files/1030025, and then click on the "DOWNLOAD" button.

4. Lastly, there is no excuse for the link which follows, except for the established fact that I enjoy the blues.

Turn up your speakers (you crazy cats and groovy chicks), and click on: http://www.yahoo.americangreetings.com/view.pd?i=278012879&m=7274&rr=y&source=yahoo999

If we are still on speaking terms (or even if we weren't before), please click on each of the links in the right-hand column for EXCITING UPDATES!

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle