There is one very simple reason for all emotional depression.

In a recent article entitled “Intelligent Emotions” I discussed how the feelings of “happiness” and “saddness” emerge spontaneously from within one’s Self with every decision one makes for themselves in their lives.

When the feeling of happiness emerges it does so in recognition of the fact that the particular decision made is beneficial to the individual. Conversely, when the feeling of saddness emerges it does so in recognition that the particular decision made is not beneficial to the individual.

In other words there is an inner intelligence inside each of us that is monitoring and commenting on every decision that we make in every moment. It is there essentally to tell us whether we are on the right track in our lives. When we are, that is when we choose to listen to this inner intelligence and heed its advice we wind up feeling happy, joyful, content, fulfilled and therefore successful. After all isn’t the definition of “success” tied to one’s happiness and fulfillment?

What happens when we don’t, for whatever reason heed the advice of this inner intelligence? In other words, what happens when we “think” that our logical mind, or someone else for that matter, has better answers than this inner intelligence and choose to follow it or them? Well if you try this experiment for yourself you will likely find yourself feeling unhappy, sad, unfulfilled, and therefore unsuccessful.

Now what happens if you go on not following this inner intelligence for a lenghty period of time, say months or even years? Well, eventually the sadness and unhappiness start to turn into something even more severe.

This emerging state is what many psychiatrists and psychologists call the state of Depression. If it becomes bad enough it brings with it a host of other symptoms i.e. anxiety, hopelessness, loss of energy, loss of motivation, sleeplessness, worry, and even suicidal thoughts.

Now, most mental health practitioners would say that this “theory” as they might call it is too simplistic to explain the state of Depression and will try to invoke some biological cause. In other words they might imply that there is “something biologically wrong” with the person who suffers from Depression.

I ask you to judge for yourself. Just say to yourself, if you are suffering from Depression “there is something biologically wrong with me” and notice if this makes you feel happy or sad?

Does it make you feel good inside or not? Does it make you feel in charge of your life or out of control? Where would you rather be? Well I’m sure that most indiviuals prefer to feel happy, in control of their own mood state and in charge of their lives.

How do you feel now knowing that you have deep inside you everything you need to move you towards that state of happiness?
If you have not been used to listening for these inner guiding feelings it will take some practice reacquainting yourself with them.

Nick Arrizza M.D. is an Energy Psychiatrist, Life and Executive Coach, Healer, Speaker, Researcher, Author of “Esteem for the Self: A Manual for Personal Transformation” and developer of the powerful Mind Resonance Process(TM) (available in e-book at: http://www.telecoaching4u.com/ebook.htm). He holds international telecoaching sessions and teleconferences on healing mind, body and spirit

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Owning a dog or puppy gives pleasure to millions of people, however the choice of which breed of dog to purchase deserves more thought that it typically receives.

Owning a dog or puppy is a big responsibility, yet someone who has little time to exercise their pet or is away from home for long periods of time often buys a breed which is very demanding, leading to a poor relationship between them and their dog.

There are numerous breeds of dog in the world so the choice of which breed to purchase can be extremely daunting. One of the best methods of seeing which breeds of dog are available is to visit a large dog show, where you can see the dogs up close and ask questions to existing owners.

Find out as much as you can about the breed of dog you are interested in; Can you afford to feed the dog or puppy? Can you provide the right type of housing or living environment? Will you be able to provide the correct level of exercise for the dog and at the right times?

Remember a puppy may well grow into a much larger dog and therefore need more food, larger living space and a great deal more exercise. It is a sad fact but many dogs are abandoned because they have grown too large for their owners to cope with their demands.

Think about the practical aspects of owning a particular breed of dog. If it is a long haired breed then you’ll need more time to groom its coat. If you buy a female dog then they will come into season twice a year and have to be kept away from male dogs to avoid mating.

Many people start by buying a puppy but there are lots of adult dogs available who are looking for a good home and are often well trained and ready to fit into a loving family or home environment.

Think about the financial aspect of owning a dog or puppy; Can you afford veterinary bills and certificates? Will you need health and insurance cover? Does the dog have specific nutritional requirements or food costs?

Taking the time to think about these important questions *before* buying a dog or puppy will make sure you get the animal that is right for you and more importantly make sure you are right for your dog or puppy!

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The first step to selling a structured settlement payment is to have an idea of the amount to be sold and finding a suitable buyer. The internet is the best resource for obtaining quotes and information on buyers. The information that buyers require to conduct a sale includes the state of seller’s residence and the insurance company. If a seller wishes to proceed, he is to submit copies of the settlement agreement and annuity policy.

One can also avail the services of structured settlement brokers who are in a position to lead a person to favorable deals. However, sellers should beware that the brokers are not into an exclusive contract with an underwriter.

Annuitants can access immediate cash by selling off either a part or the whole of their structured settlement to settlement companies. However, there is a cost involved with the process as companies that companies that pay cash upfront deduct to account for tax and their own profit. In fact, selling a structured settlement should be avoided as the actual amount received is far less than the amount that one would have actually obtained in the normal course of events.

Usually, the seller does not incur any out-of-pocket costs while selling a structured settlement payment. The funding company pays for the legal expenses and any upfront costs incurred. The process of selling a structured settlement payment can take up to two months to complete. In order to ensure a smooth sale, one should conduct the sale in consultation with a tax advisor and a legal professional who has the experience of selling structured payments.

Sellers should try and understand the underwriting process followed by a buying firm; this will help them to obtain clarity on the amount that they will receive from the sale of their structured payments. Upon finding the sale to be in favor of the seller and his dependants, a court will issue an order to the insurance company to send payments to the buyer in future. The transaction is non-taxable for the buyer and the seller.

George Hostetler recommends www.structured-settlements-guide.com/2006/03/how_to_sell_a_s.html for more information on how to sell a structured settlement.