mike strawbridge

Fleas

2009-08-12T10:56:00.000-07:00

I have been having quite a time with fleas and ticks this year. Read more....

http://mikestrawbridge.com/blog/2009/08/fleas-are-making-me-itch/

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2009-02-09T06:47:00.001-08:00

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WordPress blog

2009-01-21T07:44:00.000-08:00

All future posts will be on my new Word Press blog at http://www.mikestrawbridge.com/blog

Twitter

2009-01-16T08:34:00.000-08:00

If you would like to keep up with what I am doing on a regular basis, I have set up twitter notifications. Just go to http://twitter.com/mlstraw and follow along with my updates.

Love Confuses Me

2009-01-09T12:22:00.000-08:00

Love

I still have a lot to learn about love. Love confuses me. At least the way other people express it confuses me. Love seems simple to me but when I talk to others about love, I get confused.

Read more.....

Thirty Day trial - Kleem

2008-12-05T12:46:00.001-08:00

I am running a thirty day trial to see how well Vedic mantras work for me. I am testing the Kleem Mantra . The Kleem mantra is supposed to bring new clients and other networking opportunity to ones business.

The practice is to say or write the word Kleem 108 times each day while visualizing the perfect client.

I have been writing Kleem a few more than 108 times as I usually fill a page of paper. I visualize my perfect client as affluent and appreciative of my services. My perfect client pays me abundantly for my services. My perfect client applies my services and is abundantly blessed.

I am enjoying the feeling of visualizing my perfect client. It feels good to see someone who appreciates my services and is blessed by my work. I also enjoy the feeling of financial abundance that getting paid for my work brings.

Feeling Stuck

2008-12-02T10:04:00.000-08:00

My Personal Development

I have not felt like I was making much progress toward my goals lately. I have tried various methodologies for the last month. Last month I did a thirty day trial on the use of Abraham techniques. I really did not do the trial just like I wanted to but I did see some positive results. Enough to keep going with that philosophy and incorporate it into my lifestyle. I have started a new thirty day trial that I will write about later.

One of the things that has popped up for me last night was that in order to get unstuck, I need to work on forgiveness. I am sure that my lack of forgiveness is holding me back.

For more info on the forgiveness process and my personal experience with it see my article:
http://www.mikestrawbridge.com/forgiveness.shtml

Abraham Hicks

2008-11-03T07:59:00.000-08:00

I am attending a class at church this month of the teachings of Abraham. Abraham is a channeled teaching through the medium of Ester Hicks. I am still a bit hesitant about he channeled spirit part, but I really like the message so far.

Abraham points out that our thoughts and feeling control the reality that we see. They say that the most important asp[ct of creating what we desire in life is our vibrational alignment.

Finding what we want int life is a s simple as focusing our attending on our feelings. If we feel good, we are on the right path. If we feel bad, then we are going in the wrong direction.

having grown up in the Baptist church, this if it feels good do it philosophy seems wrong on the surface. However the more I engage the principles in my life the better the results seem to be.

I have read many of the Abraham books before but I have never really tried to implement their teaching in an effective way. So for this month, I am going to retell my story and focus my thoughts on what feels good to me. I am not going to be concerned with how others feel, I am only going to focus on my own feelings.

At the end of the month, I will access how my life has been effected by the philosophy. I am now focusing on telling a different story.

Each morning I take time to write out several things that I enjoy about my life as it is right now. I look for positive qualities in my wife, my friends and my work. I am looking for th good in all situations.

Personal Development for Smart People

2008-10-10T05:40:00.000-07:00

I have just finished reading Personal Development for Smart People by Steve Pavlina. In this book, he describes the basic principles of life which he defines as Truth, Love and Power.

To read my review of the book, see this link:
http://mikestrawbridge.com/Personal-development-for-smart-people.shtml

Dangers of Cell Phones?

2008-03-31T07:22:00.000-07:00

Over the years I have heard a lot of scare stories about the dangers of cell phones. Many of these stories have to do with using a cell phone while driving. personally I don't see talking on a cell phone as being any more distracting than changing a CD, talking to passengers in the back seat or talking on a two way radio. But that's just my opinion.

One of the hazards that I do see as real however is the exposure to the electromagnetic field generated by the radio transmitter in the phone. While this field is much less than a typical walkie talkie or other two way radio, we do spend more time on our wireless devices than ever before.

The constant exposure to these fields in close proximity to the body like holding a cordless phone to your head or sitting your wireless Internet connection in your lap or storing your blackberry in your pocket can possibly disrupt the bodies energy field. Some researchers suggest that the dangers of electromagnetic radiation are more dangerous than smoking. Read more about these hazards in this article.....

In order to combat the possible effects of this disruption, we need to make sure we are giving our bodies the right raw materials so that its natural healing mechanisms can work properly.

Two major players in the bodies repair system are calcium and Pycnogenol®.

To learn more about how to boost your bodies ability to resist these hazards, click here.

Travel to Ireland

2008-03-25T10:42:00.000-07:00

We recently traveled to Ireland to watch our son Will perform in the St Patrick's day parade in Dublin.

The country of Ireland is beautiful and green. We found most of the people there to be very friendly and helpful. They all had a playful sense of humor.

We enjoyed touring the ruined castles and the cliffs of Moher.

For some details on the trip see the Bradley Band website, http://www.bradleyband.org/

Some of our pictures are posted at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1826&l=515bf&id=1149671619

New work from home opportunity

2008-03-11T10:15:00.000-07:00

If you have always wanted to have a home based business but you really did not know where to look, I now have a solution to recommend to you.

My good friend Mary Susan has made millions of dollars using this system and she has agreed to train a select few positive thinking people how to do exactly what she did. She will also train us how to adapt the the changes in the market place.

If you think you have what it takes to become a millionaire and just need the right vehicle to take you there, click the link below.

If you wish to be part of my team or just check out the products that I have to offer, sign up as a preferred customer at no cost or obligation. You can review the products and get an overview of the system. Write to me if you want to learn more about how to start your own unfranchise money making system after you sign up at the link below.

Click here to learn more.

Unity

2008-01-22T07:41:00.000-08:00

This past Sunday I was initiated into membership at Unity of Chattanooga.

Unlike others churches I have joined in the past, I actually felt a tingle come over me as I received the blessing from Pastor Doug and the congregation.

I see Unity as more of a learning center than a church. I guess because I have always felt a sense of negativity connected with the church in the past. Now as part of the Unity movement, I feel I have the tools and knowledge to fully embrace the Christ Spirit in me.

To learn more see http://www.unityofchattanooga.org

Jeep Preventive maintenance

2007-12-11T07:06:00.000-08:00

Last night while doing some Christmas shopping, I heard a huge noise from under the hood of my Jeep. It would go away if I revved the engine and return at idle.

Since I was in the middle of holiday traffic I drove on a few miles before I checked it.

When I opened the hood I found the idler pulley had spit out its bearings.

The thing I found most interesting was that there was no warning. There was no squeak or roar before the bearing separated. I have heard others squeak for years without failure.

So I am now recommending that this part be changed as a matter of preventative maintenance. Luckily I was able to drive mine to the perts store and them back to the shop. I would hate to have been stranded in holiday traffic if the belt had slipped off.

See my post on http://indupord.blogspot.com for a special holiday offer.

A new source for industrial equipment

2007-08-04T09:09:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for great prices and superior customer service on industrial equipment and contractor supplies, look no further than www.induprod.com. Arnie has been in the export business for over 15 years and is now offering his expert service to the US market. Check out his web site and give him a call when sourcing parts and equipment for your next construction project.

Also see his ebay auctions for extra special pricing.

For a small special selection of used and low priced parts see also:

Jennifer’s eBay Store

Team Building Off Road

2007-06-06T11:34:00.000-07:00

This months team building lesson was brought to me by the XJ list Spring Fling Meeting.
The XJ list converged on Harlan, Ky once again.
Since we saw so little of the park last time we went back for a repeat visit. We got in lots of play time this trip.
Friday's adventure ended in a slip and slide as we got caught in a rain storm on our way back to camp. The long muddy hill we started the day with was a big water slide for most of the group.
Saturday we ran a super fun trail called Mason Jar. This trail starts with what looks like an impossible obstacle. Our first Jeep made it over just to prove it could be done. Then the rest of us took the by pass. However this was no easy bypass. It was an extremely off camber run on the side of a cliff. Each jeep had to be strapped up for safety as we crawled through.
A few busted taillights and some new pin striping seemed to cover most of the damage in the group.
See the pictures at:
http://mikestrawbridge.com/jeep-cherokee-off-road.shtml

Immediate Natural Relief for Asthma

2007-05-02T11:59:00.000-07:00

Immediate Natural Relief for Asthma

I was talking with a friend this week who mentioned that her asthma was giving her trouble again. The source of her stress and fears was obvious so I am sure she will be taking the proper measures to get her breathing under control quickly and easily.

This episode got me thinking about how my younger son had scary asthma as a child and the steps we went though to find a cure.

Read more about how we found an Immediate Natural Relief for Asthma

Mike Strawbridge in IMSA?

2007-03-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

It is amazing what you can find when you Google your name. Seems there was a racer with my same name back in the 80's. I do remember one time someone asking me about a crash they had seen me in on TV. Was probably this guy.

1986 : Al Holbert last title, part 3By AlexGT Ron Canizares and Mike Strawbridge took a second place in a Tiga GT286 Mazda, just ahead of class Champion Jim Downing, who drove his usual Argo JM19 Mazda with friend John Maffucci. The GTO class was to be a big fight between ...IMSAblog - http://alex62.typepad.com/imsablog/

Changes

2007-03-13T06:59:00.000-07:00

Making changes in life

Many people are dealing with unexpected changes in their lives these days.

We recently completed a study on change in our Bible study class. I have added a section to my web site to address some of these issues.

while I think it is difficult to manage change just by reading a few articles, I hope these will be of benefit to those who read them.

I still have a few openings available for personal coaching if you would like to have some personal advice on how to deal with change in your life.

http://mikestrawbridge.com/change.shtml

Natural Healing

2007-03-06T11:52:00.000-08:00

I have been doing a lot of research in natural healing methods lately.
Natural healing has long been a hobby of mine but I have taken a renewed interest in it after My dog Smash was injured.

I am starting a web site portal to compile all my best references for natural healing on a variety of subjects.

Also, if you have a health issue that you would like me to help you find a natural treatment for, let me know.

The new web site is Natural-healing-coach.com

It is pretty crude right now but I will make it look better as I collect more information.

Nail Gun safety

2007-02-20T16:40:00.000-08:00

After injuring my thumb with a framing nailer while building some extra storage in my barn, I decided to write an article on nail gun safety.

You can read it here:
http://mikestrawbridge.com/nailgun-safety.shtml

Animal Reiki

2007-02-20T15:59:00.000-08:00

Just a couple of weeks ago - seems like months - my dog Smash got his second serious life threatening injury. He lookslike he was it by a car. This is not something we ever thought would happen to him as we live way back in the woods. But however it happened, he came home broken and bleeding.

At this point, his biggest challenge is dealing with a crushed femur bone.

I got some big help from an Animal Reiki therapist to speed his recovery.

To read more about Smash and how I am dealing with his injuries see my dog training blog

Do you know the Secret?

2006-12-22T10:56:00.000-08:00

The movie the Secret is an amazing look at exactly how the Law of Attraction works.

It is available for free!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8593606660559945070&hl

Seek Ye First

2006-12-06T15:03:00.000-08:00

Christopher Westra' s Money Mastery Method 11:
Seek Ye First
Idea by John Terry Author: Through the Eyes of a Traveler "This will probably sound like the most unlikely place to look for wealth, but if you consider the true source of all things, it makes perfect sense.In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught his disciples that, “No man can serve two masters … Ye cannot serve God and mammon,” or the world (Matt 6:24). After suggesting to his disciples that they “take no thought for your life, what ye should eat, or what ye shall drink,” he told them, “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all things shall be added unto to you” (Matt 6:22). He didn’t say some, or part, or a portion, but “all things.”Just moments earlier, he prefaced these very words by promising that those who would give their alms, offerings to the poor and needy, secretly, that the Father would reward them openly (Matt 6:18). Is there sufficient faith to follow this teaching and live this way today?Here is what I’m suggesting—if you want to acquire wealth, perhaps greater than you can even imagine, then find ways to give it away, anonymously, that will serve God and build up the kingdom of God. It is a sure thing—God’s promise to the faithful." __________________________
Note from Christopher - People who live in true abundance always give freely. You can tithe with your church, give to charity, or simply find those in need who live right around you. Open your eyes and start giving today. The outflow brings the inflow - always. Be open and flowing.John is the author of Through the Eyes of a Traveler. His book examines our innate ability to travel through time and space at will, to communicate directly with others and access knowledge and intelligence through mere thought, and the power to control matter with our minds. I read his book in a few days, and went and met with him personally.

Don't be a wuss!

2006-11-30T12:34:00.000-08:00

David DeAngelo is one of the greatest writers I have read on the subject of not being a wuss. While I usually try to phrase things in a more positive way, he drives home the important point that the biggest problem men have these days is their lack of being men - being a wuss.

I have posted two new article for you to learn from:

Ten most dangerous mistakes men make with women

and

A secret women know that men don't

Be sure to get his foundation book "Double your dating."