The lead article of the latest Time magazine is entitled God Vs. Science, reflecting the ongoing controversy about whether science can be used to either prove or disprove the existence of God. This follows the recent publication of The God Delusion, the latest attack on religion by the biologist and evangelical atheist Richard Dawkins. Meanwhile, similar arguments rage around the blogosphere, with atheists and believers locked at each other’s throats, attempting to prove that they are right and the others wrong, seeking to assert their beliefs (or lack of them) with desperate intensity.

Generally speaking, these quarrelsome people do have something in common however. They all want to make the world a better place. The only point in dispute is how to do it.

The believers think that if everyone follows their faith, people will start to treat each better. The atheists believe the same thing, pointing to religious conflict as evidence to support their case. Is there any way out of this impasse? Is there any way to consensus?

The Secret Of Life is a blog which looks in an entertaining way at spiritual issues, and which politely suggests that it might be possible to view the world in a very different way: to get away from conflicts over ideas and look instead at the world as it actually is. What if we are able to use gentle shifts in perspective to reveal a whole new way of being, one which can free us from negative thought patterns and connect us instead with a natural field of energy? This is a field which radiates love and responds to human thought, a field which some might view as a natural source of power like electricity – yet others might call divine.

Take a look at The Secret Of Life and see what you think. As a starting point, try clicking on ‘Popular Posts’ in the sidebar. All you need to bring is an open mind…

One of the things that a lot of ‘experts’ seem to advise is to get your blogs listed on as many Blog Directories as possible. Well I did this, when I first started my blog. I signed up with over 50 different directories. The conclusion? In the majority of cases this was an absolute waste of time.

I have written a post, Secret Of Getting Success With Blog Directories, about this on my blog and I have listed, what I consider to be the Top Ten Directories i.e. from where I have got the best response.

My findings may be different from other bloggers but they are based on actual referrals. One thing I will say now is: size isn’t everything!

Good Blogging,
Mike.

Well, I finally did it. Here I am, all of thirty years old, and I have finally written my first letter to Santa. I’m at a point, where I look at the world around me, and I really want to beleive there is a being who can bring gifts of joy into society and make things better. So, I sat down and penned a humble request to the jolly one. Hopefully he’ll respond to this letter.

This time of year, I do a lot of thinking about traditions, and I am sure many others do the same. What makes things become tradition? I’ve got some ideas. I’d love to hear about yours . . .

I would like to tell you about a new children’s book titled “Twiglet” the Little Christmas Tree. This is a story about discoveries, miracles, and friendships! The main characters are twins, Rueben and Rachel Oliver, who learn some important lessons about helping others and hard work. This story is filled with horses, a dog, and several cats. It is with Brown Sugar (Gramma Oliver’s bay mare) that the twins find “Twiglet” for the first time and Star and Blaze are given to the twins by Gran’pa Shepherd, the owner of the Christmas Tree farm!

The book is fully illustrated with the artwork of Phyllis Mae Richardson Fisher, who is also the senior author of “Twiglet”. As you lay this book flat to enjoy the 186 pages, the cast of characters, cast of animal characters, and glossary of terms, enhance your reading experience. Follow the link to “Twiglet’s Blog” to find out more about this year round book that culminates at Christmas time each year. “Twiglet” the Little Christmas Tree is listed as recommended reading by R.R. Bowker, the leading book industry resource for “new titles, new authors, and the general scoop on the book industry!” Presently this wonderful new book is sold exclusively in PJ’s Corner.

Phyllis and Janey wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Women In Motion

Okay my experiment went live last night. I want you ladies and gentleman to tell me if you think it is effective or not. Remember the parameters are not necessarily production value and taste but is it effective in creating traffic. Now if production values and taste are poor it could have a negative impact on traffic. Without futher adue here is the experiment: Women In Motion

Have you started your Amazon aStore yet?

It’s now possible to have your own Amazon webpage, showing products of your choice, plus you can call it whatever you wish – within reason!

I’ve started one myself, called Blogging Good Blogs. It’s very easy to set up and if, in a few weeks time, I want to change the name and everything else well I can.

To get your own aStore simply sign up as an affiliate with the Amazon website, which you would normally use for your country.

A free webpage, big reliable company, thousands of products, potential commission – what are you waiting for?

Oh, the more difficult bit, of course, is getting potential customers to go to your store and actually buy something! But it can be done – and it costs nothing to try.

Good blogging,
Mike.