The headquarters of Brahmavarchas Research Institute is Haridwar (Uttaranchal, INDIA). Over here its mode of action is classified in 4 parts:

1)-SCRIPTURAL RESEARCH: A comparative study of all spiritual tenets declared so far will be analyzed. Within this all those aspects which will help augment world humanity’s sacred sentiments will be gathered separately. For this the literature content of our library is being replenished and added on a large scale. Further for teaching and education purposes other sources of literature and books are being tapped.

2)-SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH BASED EXPERIMENTATION: Within this section highly advanced apparatus and scientific technology has been set up. Experiments are conducted so as to find out which spiritual endeavor positively transforms ones outer and inner life. Yajnopathy is being scientifically tested in such a manner so as to present to the world, its most optimum and a wholesome form. As a result man’s bodily strength, psychic balance and the soul’s greatness will reach great pinnacles of success.

3)-COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR BY WORLD SCIENTISTS AND THINKERS: In this section we will request great thinkers, philosophers and scientists of the world to take part in this research endeavor and thus help us come up with outstanding results. At the time of writing these lines (before 1991 A.D.) around 100 have already agreed to join our mission. Our target is to encourage at least 1000 such specialists to come to Haridwar for more or a short time span and contribute in this great research study. Further they could even guide us from their place of residence and gather required research material for us. Thus this section helps coordinate the research studies of all such people.

4)-PROPAGATION: In this section those who grace our research centre with their presence will be given due information about the goal and nature of our research studies. Those who are willing to contribute in their own way will be presented with literature in this subject. We will humbly guide them as to who will help by taking part in which aspect of our research endeavor.

These 4 sections and departments work in tandem with one another. Initially there were 20 resident research members. This number has increased by leaps and bounds over the years. In general all members are very capable and intelligent in their areas of research. Their lodging and boarding requirements are fulfilled by the Brahmavarchas Research Institute Those who are financially well off tend to take care of all their expenses. The rest are taken care of by the institute.

Keeping contemporary requirements in mind our research activities revolve around them. Of course transformational changes are made as per the need of the hour. When one task is finished another one replaces it immediately. Sometimes a particular task is made more widespread if we realize that it is important to study it more deeply. Visitors are amazed to see this research team creating an atmosphere of joy on the one hand and yet minutely researching into various topics in a focused selfless manner. A special characteristic of this scientific experimentation involves encouraging the youth wing of world humanity to take up this utmost important endeavor of improving human destiny in the 21st century so as to make it radiant. We are trying to find out how far they will succeed in doing so. Our research efforts have their basis in Government Aid and those by the influential and wealthy class of society. Within this realm it is rare to find elsewhere a group of people who live traditionally like the saints and sages of yester years. This gigantic task is carried out with such zest and zeal that one fails to differentiate between a game and serious Yoga practices. In fact it becomes a topic of research by itself when one takes into account the individuals, means and research methods used at Brahmavarchas. A major conclusion that emanates from this is that even those who do not get cooperation from highly scholarly people or the wealthy class can yet achieve their goal of him self/her self attaining greatness and encouraging others to follow suit. The only condition to succeed thus rests in ones deep conviction and powerful resolve (Sankalpa Shakti).

Our research institute nestles at the feet of the mighty Himalayas, on the shores of the sacred River Ganges where the Saptarshis (7 Rishis) of the Vedic Age had performed intense penance for the welfare of world creatures. If you superficially compare it with grand buildings and structure of the world one can say ‘it is nothing great’. Despite this if one takes care to note the zest and zeal exuding from the members, walls, trees etc of the Brahmavarchas Research Institute one can conclude without doubt that it is not merely some inanimate organizational center but that every pore of its existence oozes with divine radiance/aura. This endeavor is being executed by great characters, supreme goals, sacred ideals and well directed programs. Hence we can safely conclude that this endeavor is extraordinary and that its results too will definitely be mind boggling.

So far we have discussed the institute’s activities. Whatever is taking place in this institute can be called the center of focus and yet we certainly cannot say that what is happening now or that what will take place in future will remain of this size only. In fact our activities are widespread and doubtlessly they will keep expanding enormously in the days to come. It goes without saying the task taken up is gigantic wherein the viewpoint of billions of people on Earth needs to be changed and guided to higher peaks of human/divine glory. It can be compared if at all to interstellar space research conducted with the help of high tech space crafts. Space centers that launch satellites etc stay put in one place on Earth (like for example NASA) and yet its area of functioning revolves around studying the state of interstellar space and planetary etc movements. Only those great scientists attached to space stations know exactly the functional aspects of space research. They know very well how difficult their task is and the extent to which highly advanced technology is made use of. As a result laymen like us are simply wonderstruck to note the super intelligence, mental focus and alertness manifested by these great space scientists. Similarly the research area of Brahmavarchas Research Institute too is very gigantic and widespread. Hence it is least surprising that its activities span across the globe and in every nation on Earth. Thus the Brahmavarchas Research Institute should not be looked upon as a center in one tiny corner of India simply because its area of action is global and all pervasive.

No doubt chiefly the research activities of the Brahmavarchas Research Institute are centered in India and yet like the fragrance of a full bloomed flower it reaches every nook and corner of the world. The Era of Consciousness has thrown a challenge to great thinkers of the world. Atheism has taken over the intellect of the thinking class of the world. Thus they think narrowly and act very selfishly. Within this class albeit in minor forms the Rishi tradition yet does exist. Even a miniscule form of its help and influence the royal path of divine glory for world humanity will be thrown wide open for all to march ahead.

The number of volunteers who are giving their precious time for our research studies is augmenting by leaps and bounds. We have requested them to come to Haridwar (Uttaranchal, India) as per their convenience and by staying here for a certain time span help us advance our scientific viewpoint and mode of research. We have requested them not to bring along with themselves their family and kids because everyone’s attention will be distracted. Our research institute does not have any arrangement for accompanying family members to reside. Thus only those who wish to focus all their attention on our project need come albeit alone and we request them to give us as much of their valuable time as possible. If they come simply for 2 or 3 days maybe they can give us some theoretical advice but it will be impossible to imbibe their practical knowledge in such a meager time span. Hence we request our revered research volunteers to come here only when they have enough time to one pointedly focus on our research projects. In this atmosphere of calmness and camaraderie a lot of give and take of high scientific principles can take place. Our research study is extremely useful for all world beings. On it basis a lot can be achieved both materially and spiritually.

Great thinkers, who because of a lot of prior commitments, cannot come to our institute are humbly requested to help our research study from their place of residence. The only condition is that they seriously focus on our research and contribute in a committed manner. They must look upon it as a sacred responsibility and like certain other routine chores spend a certain number of hours daily for our institute’s endeavor. The time volunteered for this great task should be well defined and adhered to implicitly and only then something tangible will come our way. On the other hand if the attitude is quite superficial and ‘frothy’ we will be fooling ourselves only and that nothing concrete by way of research will be attained. There are a few who for self aggrandizement call themselves ‘members’ of our research team without being committed to our cause or contributing anything significant. This in a nutshell is just vain mockery on their part and is like basking on wrested laurels. Hence we sincerely hope that only those who are accountable and committed to our cause join as members of our team. Only those who have a certain time span for committed research on a regular basis need join our sacred institute. Thus let us pray in all humility that only genuine responsible researchers will join our research team and those who cannot come to our Institute are requested to stay at their place of residence and give us their invaluable research inputs.

What kind of task will be given to which person based on his/her qualifications, credentials and the available circumstances? This question can be decided only when we all meet personally and discuss our research goals. And yet those who cannot come to Haridwar again and again can be given required assignments only after understanding the overall designing of our research endeavor. Members should first and foremost understand which subjects are currently being researched into avidly the world over. Thus they must search for libraries and other sources so as to avail all literature published up till now which will help our task in a big way. Of course they must concentrate on visiting gigantic libraries with latest broad based collections related to our research. We are not interested in libraries that predominate with fictitious novels, glossy magazines etc. We certainly have no illusions that such libraries can help us at all. Hence only nearby Colleges, Universities etc libraries can help us on a gigantic scale. Desirable literature of high standards can be found in good colleges and research institutes.

There are many individuals who individually collect important literature for study purposes. Such people too could help us a great deal. Our research area is of a very high stature. Hence very little literature regarding it is available. It is futile to think that all literature required for our research will be found in one single place. Hence we all will have to visit various libraries, browse their collection deeply and sift through them so as to collect material most suited for our task at hand. Majority of the times mere title of the book cannot indicate to us whether our material is included in it. This is because the title maybe very chic and attractive but the contents within is absolutely superficial. There are so called writers who gather materials from various books and then try to sell it by giving it a chic title. Such rubbish in the name of literature is of no use to us. Hence we must not only read the title but sift through the pages of each book so as to collect matter suitable for our research activities. Where can we find material useful for the research studies in our institute? Which books and other forms of literature harbor the same? These questions will be answered by the members of our august research team. Their chief task is to enquire at various libraries etc and unearth useful literature.

If the material found in a book is short it can be hand written else if it is long only the gist need be noted down. This is the first and foremost task required to be taken up. As and when this is gathered one copy should be kept by the researcher and another copy must be sent to Haridwar i.e. Brahmavarchas Research Institute.

Before studying, finding books and making notes members should fisrt contact Haridwar else ones efforts may go in vain. Suppose one member in a particular place has taken down all required notes in an exhaustive manner and another member not knowing this collects the same material painstakingly know for sure that the latter’s precious efforts will go waste. To overcome this problem all research team members should individually first contact Haridwar before commencing any task. Haridwar will direct each one as to what is his/her appointed task. Only then should they commence work. If one topic is covered in different places it will give us information regarding that topic in totality. Thus it is very important to be in touch with our HQ at Haridwar.

In the preliminary stage 4 main topics have been taken up by us. And yet the branches and sub branches of each of these are many. In this manner although one is researching into a main subject yet it is classified into many sub topics. The more we minutely and deeply study each subject the more we will unearth extremely important information. It collection will doubtlessly be all encompassing. Thus from these 4 main branches each sub branch amongst many must be minutely researched into. Another way would involve studying many sub branches together if a particular sub branch is not giving much information. Thus some information of every sub branch can give us some insight into the main subject. Under such circumstances it becomes that much more necessary to keep in touch with our HQ. This is because keeping aside libraries of Universities those who can avail material only from small libraries will have to conduct research on many topics simultaneously. Under such circumstances a problematic situation may occur wherein many members from various regions will study one single topic and take down identical information which would be a waste of their precious time and energy. Hence we request every member to keep in touch with our HQ and submit information gathered by them over a certain time span. Thus his/her effort will not go in vain. Always make sure that you are not covering a topic already covered by someone else. And it can be done only by constantly keeping in touch with our HQ at Brahmavarchas Research Institute (Haridwar, Uttaranchal, India).

Our research members will generally be graduates, post graduates etc. They will be given research topics for studies based on their expertise in a particular topic. It is obvious that if a person has graduated in a particular subject he/she will be more comfortable with that topic for research studies. Only literature is one field which does not generally require specialization in a particular subject. This is because it encompasses general knowledge. Hence graduates in literature can take up any topic. This is of course related to non technical general subjects. Thus an M.A. in Literature can enter into a very widespread area of research studies. Despite this because they are not specialists of any particular subject they cannot delve very deep into their research studies.

Whatever has been noted down every month should be handed over to our HQ at Haridwar on the first day of the following month i.e. February notes should be handed over on March 1st etc. This is because when various notes are analyzed we know where there is room for improvement. If on the other hand a member collects a lot of material for a very long time span a problem can occur wherein if there is an error it will not be taken care of. Instead unknowingly the error will expand further and the member’s precious time will go in vain.

One more task required to be taken up by our research members is to search for deep thinkers who are naturally inclined towards research studies. No doubt, there are many well known thinkers but only a few are profound scholars in their fields. There exists a class of people who are good at dry arguments and are labeled as ‘great philosophers’. And yet when it comes to profound thinking on a particular subject they fail miserably. It is easy to flaunt ones superficial ‘intelligence’ but it is a totally different story when it comes to manifesting deep wisdom in ones area of study. Hence it is not necessary to contact superficial so called thinkers. Instead it is imperative that we humbly search for wise profound thinkers of various fields. Such thinkers are constantly reading old and new literature. They are all the time finding out where wholesome activities are being executed and what their method is. Even if such profound thinkers do not have the time to join our research directly we can always request them to advise us as and when it is possible for them to do so. Their advice will be an invaluable contribution for helping us achieve our research target.

There are many indigenous and foreign research based collections in all Universities. Some of these are not allowed for borrowing and that one has to sit there itself for reading purposes. These collections contain some very important findings and hence we must never ignore them. They will be extremely useful for our research endeavor. The responsibility of such studies will have to be taken up by those living near by such Universities.

Many people subscribe to magazines and journals which publish materials related to their field of study. Later these magazines etc collect dust or are sold off at very meager prices. Hence research members are requested to gather such magazines etc and send them to Haridwar. Many a times very minor aspects of a subject when conjoined to some very useful research becomes very influential. Thus wherever one finds literature in which ever form especially that not used by anyone should be sent to Haridwar. Even if one gets the gist of a very expansive subject it would prove very beneficial for our research endeavor.

Every research member should try and encourage more and more research experts to join our team. Of course the condition is that they must be well versed and deep thinkers of their fields of study. From the standpoint of school education it is not just enough that members are mere graduates, post graduates etc. This is because they no doubt ‘mug’ up their subjects and pass with flying colors but when it comes to deep thinking and research they fail miserably. Thus we will not benefit at all by such superficial ’scholars’. Their efforts go in vain because of lack of subtle skills and thus it could endanger our research endeavor. Thus we must refrain from amassing ‘headaches’ and instead search for true wise and deep thinkers of various fields. We must personally come in touch with them and humbly request them to help our glorious cause. The more our research members are brilliant and wise thinkers greater is our chance to attain our goal. Hence our contemporary members must remain very alert in this direction.

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Did you know that… sudden hair loss can be dealt with? I
will attempt to give you information that will hopefully
give you some background education on the causes and what
can be done about sudden hair loss.

Understanding sudden hair loss and what options you have in
diagnosing and doing something about it.

Hair growth cycles.

Just as our body grows through growth changes our head of
hair follows us. Our hair can’t help it and so the cycle of
growth affects our hair in that it goes through a resting
phase, a shedding phase and finally a re-growth stage. It’s
when the re-growth stage does not happen either gradually or
abruptly is when we experience a sudden hair loss syndrome.

Natural remedies for sudden hair loss.

Before spending a single dime on medicated remedies there
are some natural treatments that we can try for sudden hair
loss. One of the options is scalp massage. You can do it
yourself or you can have someone else do it with protective
gloves. Scalp massage definitely gets the blood moving in
the affected area and this may help in getting your hair
back in order. Sudden hair loss is definitely a different
issue that just hair loss. Yes, they both end up in the
same arena but sudden hair loss may be easier to diagnose.
If your hair has been tightly braided, then you need to let
loose and let your scalp breathe. Changing your diet to
allow more vitamins into your system may help as well.

Options Of Curing Hair Loss

Of describing options to cure sudden hair loss one must be
aware of the underlying core reasons why hair loss is
occurring in the first place. Of course the first “fall
guy” is genetics. You should examine this to see if you
have a family history of hair loss and consult any one of
your relatives if they’ve done anything about it. If they
have then become an investigative reporter and really dig
into their symptoms and what they’ve done about it to cure
themselves.

Sudden hair loss as related to stress.

Stress could be a prime reason for sudden hair loss. Again
I must emphasize that sudden hair loss issues are easier to
relate to a condition than gradual hair loss. If you have
to deal with acute stress either on your job or on the
domestic front then that’s a pretty good indicator that your
body is reacting and letting you know to take care of
yourself. If you are experiencing acute stress of this type
and you are encountering sudden hair loss then do whatever
you have to do to rid of the acute stress and you just might
cure yourself.

Pregnant women experiencing sudden hair loss.

Actually this is a bit mis-leading. Sudden hair loss does
not occur with pregnant women but sometimes occurs as a
postpartum period, that is after birth is given. During
pregnancy a woman is probably eating all the time. You and
I know that pregnant women have cravings for all types of
foods and end up getting all the nutritional benefits that
food has to offer. I don’t believe there is any need for
multi vitamins during the pregnancy period at all. But
after pregnancy passes most of the time the woman wants to
watch her weight, doesn’t have the cravings as before but
her body is expecting the same nutritional supplements to be
re-plenished. Well when it doesn’t happen then the body
reacts to this sometimes by sudden hair loss.
There are medications on the market today that deal with
replenishing the vitamins for the hair after pregnancy that
are available for your use.

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Hopefully, I’ve underscored that sudden hair loss can be
dealt with in a logical sensible manner. No need to panic
on this issue if you go to the lengths of examining what is
happening your life right now. If you want more information
in this you have a chance to go to Jim’s website in which
he’ll give you more information on the subject.

If you want to do something about your hair loss and you are
experiencing hair loss, you should not give up hope. You
should take my advice and look for more information and
really find the cause of your predicament.

Jim’s website helps people understand hair loss and offers re-growth remedies. Visit http://www.thehairlossfix.com for more information on hair loss treatments.

The most popular form of yoga in the western world is hatha yoga, which concentrates on a series of poses, or asanas, designed to increase flexibility, boost energy levels, improve balance and tone muscles.

In this form of yoga, the body is seen as an energy system, divided into areas or chakras. Each asana focuses on increasing energy flow to a particular chakra to stimulate organ function, enhance blood flow, and work specific muscles to generally improve your wellbeing in that chakra.

There are a huge variety of asanas and each person requires a tailored program of poses to address their particular aims or health concerns. Asanas are divided into broad categories with certain properties. One of the major categories is asana twists which are designed to extend and open the spinal channel, tone the abdominal muscles and untwist the mind.

The aim of most asana twists is to bring the shoulders to a right angle with the hips. The pose will be held for between thirty seconds and a minute and with each outward breath we should aim to twist a little further towards our goal. Asana twists can be performed standing or sitting.

One of the most popular asana twists is the spinal twist pose or Matsyendrasana, named after Sri Matsyendrasana who originally conceived hatha yoga. This pose realigns the spinal column, and is used to treat diabetes, constipation, dyspepsia and urinary problems. The spinal twist asana increases energy flow to the stomach, colon, liver, spleen, pancreas and kidneys.

All yoga asanas should initially be performed under the supervision of a qualified professional, but twists have particular potential for injury so great care should be taken. When performing a twist you should always lead with the belly or torso, and never the head. The head should be the last part of the body to twist.

You should be particularly careful about performing asana twists if you are pregnant, and if you do not want to avoid doing them altogether, you should always perform open twists. These are asanas that involve keeping the abdominal muscles soft and not contracting them as you would in a closed twist. Other people that should only attempt an open twist with a relaxed belly area are hernia sufferers, menstruating women, and anybody with detached retina or glaucoma.

Some people should avoid asana twists altogether. They are not recommended for people with high blood pressure or those prone to migraine headaches as the restriction of the blood vessels during a twist can trigger an attack.

Back problems such as lumbago, slipped discs or rheumatism can actually be treated by asana twists as they can relieve tension in the back muscles. However, great care should be taken, and professional supervision is mandatory.

If you’d like some in-home yoga instruction, check out this article on choosing the best yoga videos. For more asana articles, click here.

Running around the neighborhood I bet you have heard this once
or twice, “I know she knows how to say it. I heard her singing
her colors in Spanish just this morning. Lisa, tell my friend
what red is in Spanish right now!” Or perhaps this scenario
rings a bell, “Jorge, I am warning you! No more English. If
you want something, you have to ask me in Spanish starting
ahora!”

Parents across the world see a very global future for their
children and want to prepare them for it. We have read or heard
about the experts’ reports of bilingual children scoring higher
on standardized tests and reading sooner than monolingual
children. Yet there seems to be a struggle to achieve that
blissful state of learning.

Many times children rebel at using their native language of
Spanish; thus eliciting threats from the parent of no
communication in any other language but Spanish. Then there is
the Anglo parent who, with all good intentions, eagerly enrolls
their child in a fairly expensive once-a-week language class;
only to wonder why that same child will not ‘perform’ for family
and friends her new words in Spanish.

With the following seven simple steps and suggestions you and
your family can bloom into a second language journey -
blissfully and with smiles:

1.-Start the second language learning as early in your child’s
life as possible. Experts agree - the earlier, the better.
Think of how you learned your native language. It’s all about
vocabulary at first so remember that repetition is the key for
all your child’s learning. Experts say it is just as easy for a
child to learn two words in two languages for one item as it is
to learn just one word. Introduce the new language bilingually,
using the native language and the new together, for any child
birth through 8-10 years old. (Immersion should be used for
children 8 -10 and older.)

2.-Find a bilingual language learning
program, product or class for your child that incorporates the
following components necessary for success: visual, music,
beginning reading and verbal exchange. Give your child the
opportunity to enjoy the new language daily for 10 to 30 minutes
(depending upon the age of your child, more time needs to be
spent as your child continues to develop his language skills).

3.-Show your child you value speaking a second language. If you
speak mainly English in your home invite a Spanish speaking
friend over, attend cultural events where both native & new
languages are spotlighted through music, dance, food and more
and turn on the Spanish channel on TV and the radio. If you
speak mainly Spanish in your home invite new English speaking
friends over and get them involved in learning Spanish as you
cook for them, entertain them and welcome them into your home,

visit the local library for bilingual books and fun
children’s programs and make learning the new language fun
for your child and yourself.

4.-Do not allow anyone try to
convince you that learning a second language needs to come after
your child has mastered her native language. The myth that
children will be language delayed or have a language disorder if
a new language is introduced early in life is just that - a
myth. The latest study out of Texas on this subject suggests
that children up to the age of five can learn five languages
simultaneously. I will caution that you not settle for
immersion for your young child during her school day. It should
not be ’sink or swim’ in the English only classroom for the
Spanish speaking child nor should a Spanish only class be used
with your English speaking first grader. Your child should be
allowed contact with his/her native language throughout the day
until at least the age of 8-10 years old.

5.-For Spanish
speaking families it is a lot of work to continue your native
language within your home and community when English is the
dominant and daily language your child hears. As in most of
parenting, keep a smile first of all. Refuse to fall into the
trap of making your child ‘perform’ in your native Spanish
language. Encourage your child to appreciate their native
language by appreciating it yourself and speaking it with love.
Try not threaten to speak only in Spanish to your child in order
to get them to respond back to you in Spanish. This will
alienate them from you, their language and their heritage. Your
child will understand everything you say to them, but your child
might often times make the conscious effort to refuse to
verbalize back in their native tongue due to your threats. One
last note: You, as the parent, need to practice your new
language of English. Try to make it a family effort to soften
your accent when speaking English. Instead of being embarrassed
by your Spanish accent, show your child you are proud to be
Hispanic and will continue to work on your new language as you
ask your child to work on their native language. Practice what
you preach!

6.-Have realistic expectations for your child.
Becoming fluent in a new language takes time and takes living
the language. Avoid getting a one-on-one tutor for your child
during the early years (birth - 8 years old). This language
journey should be fun - filled with music, games and creativity
(not conjugating verbs and grammar). Try not to look for your
child to be conversational after benchmarks you set up yourself.

Every child learns and develops differently - allow your child
to enjoy this language learning by not pressuring your child to
excel in or perform in either language. The sign of a true
linguist is one who code switches. That is, one who can flow
between both languages easily within one sentence, one thought,
one conversation.

7.-The ideal situation in any home where the
parent wishes to raise a bilingual child is for one parent to
speak Spanish full time with their young child while the other
parent speaks English full time. They would flow back and forth
between the two languages - explaining things in both languages
when possible. We all realize this takes a tremendous amount of
effort. We also realize that this is not the norm in most
households across the world which is why we look for simple
solutions that fit into our daily lives.

You can do this. You can give your child the gift of a second
language. You are your child’s best teacher. You just need to
find the tools to jump start their second language journey
today. You know what makes your child excited about learning.
You know what you can fit into your daily routine and still make
it fun for all. You just need to do it!

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The 188 stage Hero’s Journey (Monomyth) is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188+ stage template.

Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.

[The terminology is most often metaphoric and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 188 STAGE HERO’S JOURNEY:

a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.

b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.

c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).

d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.

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*****Ultimate Boon*****

In The Godfather (1972), the war grinds to a grudging halt and Michael is able to return from Sicily.

*****Refusal of the Return*****

In The Godfather (1972), Clemenza and Tessio are refused permission to push back Barzini; Vito cannot break the peace. They do not understand Michael’s strategy and are not confident of his leadership.

*****New Self*****

Every Hero transforms from an Ordinary Self to a New Self. It is the New Self that has the capacity to conquer challenges that the Old Self could not. Progression of the New Self is demonstrated at the stage of the Seizing of the Sword. In Straw Dogs (1971), David walks home and decides to fire the boys. Also, Amy is smoking now.

*****Dharma*****

It is worth making explicit that the Hero has a Dharma, that is, he (or she) has a destiny that he (or she) must follow.

Whether the Hero is willing or unwilling, the fact that his (or her) Journey and Transformation has stalled - the fact that he or she is refusing his or her Dharma - causes dissonance.

When Doves and Hawks debate, Dharma is referred to. In Star Wars (1977), both Aunt Beru and Obi Wan note that Luke must follow his own path.

Learn more…

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The 188 stage Hero’s Journey (Monomyth) is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188+ stage template.

Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.

[The terminology is most often metaphoric and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 188 STAGE HERO’S JOURNEY:

a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.

b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.

c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).

d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.

ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero’s Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about…):

(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)

*****Atonement with the Father*****

In The Godfather (1972), Vito calls peace and meets with the heads of all the families.

*****Apotheosis*****

In The Godfather (1972), Vito realises that it was Barzini all along.

*****Period of Indecision*****

The Hero, even though he (or she) may be willing, does not often commit to the Journey easily. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Bonnie wants to know what armed robbery is like.

*****Ultimate Antagonism and Inner Resolve*****

The Antagonist commits an act that forces the Hero to reach inside himself and draw Inner Strength and Resolve.

Often, the Antagonist threatens a vile act or an emotional tie. In Return of the Jedi (1983), Vader tells Luke that he will attempt to convert Leia. In Cinderella Man (2005), Jim Braddock thinks of his wife and kids and his previous poverty and begins to win.

*****Crossing the Return Threshold*****

It is at this stage that the Shape Shifter is quite often revealed. In Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Pop doesn’t like that Moss took up with Bonnie and Clyde and Frank wants to talk to Blanche. This is also a moment of the Red Herring. The Shape Shifter has most definitely the chance to change his mind again.

Learn more…

WRITE THAT SCREENPLAY!

The Complete 188 stage Hero’s Journey and other story structure templates can be found at http://www.clickok.co.uk/

The Managing Creativity and Innovation MBA dissertation, DIY creativity Audit, Powerpoint presentation and Good Idea generator software can be found at http://www.managing-creativity.com/

You can also receive a regular, free newsletter by entering your email address at this site.

Kal Bishop, MBA

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You are free to reproduce this article as long as no changes are made, the author’s name is retained and the link to our site URL remains active.

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The 188 stage Hero’s Journey (Monomyth) is the template upon which the vast majority of successful stories and Hollywood blockbusters are based upon. In fact, ALL of the hundreds of Hollywood movies we have deconstructed (see URL below) are based on this 188+ stage template.

Understanding this template is a priority for story or screenwriters. This is the template you must master if you are to succeed in the craft.

[The terminology is most often metaphoric and applies to all successful stories and screenplays, from The Godfather (1972) to Brokeback Mountain (2006) to Annie Hall (1977) to Lord of the Rings (2003) to Drugstore Cowboy (1989) to Thelma and Louise (1991) to Apocaplyse Now (1979)].

THERE IS ONLY ONE STORY

THE 188 STAGE HERO’S JOURNEY:

a) Attempts to tap into unconscious expectations the audience has regarding what a story is and how it should be told.

b) Gives the writer more structural elements than simply three or four acts, plot points, mid point and so on.

c) Gives you a tangible process for building and releasing dissonance (establishing and achieving catharses, of which there are usually four).

d) Tells you what to write. For example, at a certain stage of the story, the focus should be on the Call to Adventure and the micro elements within.

ABRIDGED TIPS, EXCERPTS AND EXAMPLES (188+ stages of the Hero’s Journey (Monomyth) you need to know about…):

(simply go to www.clickok.co.uk for full details)

*****Seizing the Sword*****

In The Godfather (1972), Michael marries Appollonia (Mystical Marriage, Bride Theft). The Expansion of Consciousness is demonstrated by New Knowledge (Appollonia learns to speak English and drive). Also, the Joy of Infancy Regained - they are like little kids.

*****Rebirth through Death*****

In The Godfather (1972), Sonny’s death leads to a Rebirth. Vito calls peace after waking up and hearing Tom tell of Sonny’s death. Michael returns after Appollonia’s and Sonny;s death.

Learn more…

WRITE THAT SCREENPLAY!

The Complete 188 stage Hero’s Journey and other story structure templates can be found at http://www.clickok.co.uk/

The Managing Creativity and Innovation MBA dissertation, DIY creativity Audit, Powerpoint presentation and Good Idea generator software can be found at http://www.managing-creativity.com/

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Kal Bishop, MBA

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Do you want to start using stories in the preschool ESL classroom but don’t know where to start? There are many great pre-k activities for ESL classrooms, including games, but it’s also very important to not discount the power of stories. Whether you’re reading a classic book, making up a story as you go along or designing a story specifically for a particular lesson, you’ll want to be sure to include stories in the preschool ESL class every day.

One of the reasons why stories work so well in the ESL preschool classroom has to do with intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is the theory that people are motivated by internal factors. Children of preschool age do not understand the external factors that might motivate an adult to decide to learn a second language, so as a teacher it’s up to you to create a classroom that internally motivates them to participate in the activities and, ultimately, learn the language you are teaching.

Stories are perfect for teaching young ESL students because children already love stories and are already motivated at the thought of listening to one. In addition to that, when children listen to the stories, they are able to internalise the language structure and will eventually begin recognize words and phrases they hear in the stories. Besides, there are so many ways to use them in the classroom that the possibilities with stories are practically endless. Here are some possibilities on how you can use stories in your classroom:

Teach Vocabulary

Before you use a story in the ESL preschool classroom, you’ll need to teach the students the key vocabulary words to they are able to follow the story. Thus the story can serve as a basis for drawing vocabulary words. It goes deeper than that, however. The students will not just “learn” the words, they will immediately see how the words are used and hear them in context of the language. This is so much more beneficial to the students than simply memorizing a list of words.

Vary Your Classroom Activities

Telling a story adds variety to your lessons in terms of content and pace. Preschoolers don’t have a terribly long attention span, so you’ll want to vary your activities throughout the class period. Changing your activities every five to ten minutes is appropriate for this age group - and that’s a great length of time to spend telling a story. Furthermore, preschool students have a ton of energy, so you’ll want to have some activities that allow them to burn this energy. To keep the class from getting out of control, use a story after a boisterous activity to allow everyone enough time to settle down before moving onto something else. Remember also that you can tell the same stories over and over again.

Be Creative

Whenever you tell a story allow your creativity show through. Have fun with it and go with the flow. Make animal sounds, change your voice, sing little songs and, most of all, use gestures. You might even be able to get some of your students to go along with you when it comes to animal sounds, songs and gestures.

Introduce Other Activities

Stories are a great jumping board for other activities. Here is just a sampling of activities you could do following a story:

* Give each student a picture that depicts the events of the story and have them line up in order of the events.
* Have the students come up with a title for the story. Allow as many titles as students who’d like to share one.
* Repeat quotes from the story and ask the students “Who said it?”
* Leave off the ending of the story and have the students predict what they think will happen. Then, read the ending of the story.
* Encourage the children to look for patterns in the story. Have them guess, for example, what the character will say if there is a pattern in what the character says.
* Teach them a song that goes along with the theme of the story.
* Teach them actions to go along with the songs.
* Let them act out parts of the story.
* Set up stations that allow them to dress up like characters in the story and do things the characters in the story did. So, if the characters in the story decorated cookies, give them some time to decorate cookies.
* Tell a story to introduce a new unit.
* Give the students three events in the story and ask them what came first.
* Have the students draw a picture about their favourite part of the story and then explain it to the class.
* Let the students tell about a similar experience they might have had.

There are so many things you can do with stories in the ESL classroom. Just let your imagination go and soon so will the imaginations of your students! If you want some ideas to help you get started, just visit the link in the box below the article for some free materials on using games in the preschool classroom.

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In part one of this article two article series, we discussed why you and many others fail in network marketing as a home business. We discovered that a company’s high overhead cost, which is funded by the compensation plan, makes it very difficult for you to be successful. So, your failing is NOT your fault since the cards were stacked against you to begin with! Now, we’re going to talk about how this sort of business model will impact your ability to grow your business.

Here’s an example. Let’s pretend that there are three different companies that have the same vitamin complex with identical ingredients. The only exception is that the third company, company C, has added a special enzyme to digest the vitamin’s nutrients more effectively.

You would think that the cost to produce this vitamin complex would be similar or identical and you would be right. However, believe it or not, the three companies charge different prices. This is because Company A sells the product for $118, Company B for $108, and Company C for $40 (which has the special enzyme for better absorption). Now, who in this world will buy this vitamin product for $118 when they can get the same thing, including the special ingredient, for $40?

Are you getting the picture here - What happens is that network marketing companies that that sell the pricier products have to always recruit more distributors because that is where the money is. The companies have to do this because they can’t get any money from retailing their product because it’s way too expensive and no one in their right mind will purchase the product. Why? Because they can get it from Company C for $40! So, the company that has costly products is forced to recruit, recruit, and recruit!

Things, unfortunately, get worse. If a company has to spend so much time recruiting because they have an overpriced product, are they going to have time to mentor you in your business? Hardly! So, you are left struggling to do things on your own.

Now, there is a reason the Company C can sell the same product for much less (remember the $40?) It is because they have built their company in a way to significantly lower overhead costs. They don’t have a multi-million dollar office. They take almost 100% of their orders over the Internet so they hardly have any employees. Company C uses a low cost warehouse district facility to store stock. Would you agree this is a more distributor friendly model?

If you thought, “yes”, you were right! If you happened to be a distributor for a network marketing company with high priced products, you’d have to be a pushy and aggressive sales person. Since almost 100% of the population dislikes pushy and aggressive sales people, it would be hard to be successful right? Right!

Now, are you seeing how being a distributor with a company like Company C that is streamlined would make a huge difference in your success and being able to build your business? Company C has the resources to hugely support is distributors and gives them an outstanding compensation plan? Why? Because it is streamlined and has an excellent product that is reasonably pr iced that people can afford.

It is unfortunate that some companies do not operate like Company C. So, to avoid being a distributor in a company where the cards are stacked against you, make sure you do your research. Google the company founder. Carefully look over the company’s compensation plan. Compare the prices of the same or similar products of network marketing companies.

If you do this, you will find yourself avoiding those companies where you are doomed to fail, and end up with a winner where you can finally build a successful network marketing home business.

Monique Hawkins is a retail representative with a major networking marketing company. She enjoys sharing with other networkers how to be successful. If interested in being mentored for free no matter your business, visit http://tophomebasedbusinesstips.ws/page3.html

Thousands of people use network marketing to build a home business. Unfortunately, it is well known that the failure rate in this business is over 90%.

There are many reasons for this, but the key one is that many network marketing companies do not have business models that support you as a distributor. As a result, the cards are stacked against you from the start.

Here are some compelling reasons why failing in network marketing is NOT your fault.

You know the story: you have done the training, did three-ways calls with prospects, purchased leads, attended the “rah rah” company events, etc. We could go on and on. The bottom line is that you STILL failed! You wonder, “What in the world is wrong with me? Why can’t I make it?”

The bottom line is you are failing because your network marketing company is not taking good care of you. It does not have a strong foundational model of integrity. None of this your fault!

Here is another point to consider. Have you ever noticed that some companies have huge multi-million home offices? You see this on many of the companies’ websites.

Have you ever thought about where the money comes from? In network marketing, money comes from the compensation plan. Companies don’t have multiple streams of income; they just have the compensation plan. Unfortunately, in spite of multi-million dollar home offices, the money does not come back to you in the compensation plan.

If this sounds bad, things go down hill even further. If a network marketing company has a huge home office, doesn’t it make sense that some sort of maintenance would be required? You know, things like a cleaning staff, upkeep for the grounds, electric bills, water bills, etc. How about workmen’s compensation, 401(k) s, vacation, sick, and family leaves? What about those bonuses and cost of living salaries? A company has to have this in place for its employees. Now, where is the money to fund all of this coming from? The compensation plan!

The sad truth is that you and other distributors will never use your network marketing company’s multi-million dollar building, BUT you still have to pay for it and the upkeep. That’s hardly fair at all.

Let’s give this further thought. With a company model such as we are discussing here, where do you think their model will go in the future? Will they have more or fewer expenses? If you yelled to yourself, “More Expenses!? you got it.

Here’s another thought. Have you ever wondered where your network marketing company’s warehouse is located? I’d dare say that most people haven’t even thought about this. Usually, most cities have places called warehouse districts with low costs and low rents. So, it makes good business sense to house company stock in these districts, right?

In reality, many times this does not happen. A number of companies have their warehouses right next to their home offices. Other than looking pretty impressive, it really is a total waste of money. Now, some companies have their businesses in warehouse districts, but many do not.

Are you beginning to see why you are failing in MLM, and how your network marketing company’s business model is the problem here? With huge overhead costs, which are funded by the compensation plan, there is little to pass on to you and other distributors. Now, there are some great network marketing companies out there that have very strong business models that support the distributor, but you have to really search them out.

So, here are some compelling reasons why you are not having success with your network marketing home business. In the next part of this article, we will discover how a company’s business model directly impacts your ability to build a business

Monique Hawkins is a retail representative with a major networking marketing company. She enjoys sharing with other networkers how to be successful. If interested in being mentored for free no matter your business, visit http://tophomebasedbusinesstips.ws/page3.html