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10 Metaphors For Life
by Sam Alexander

Life is…..

1. …..a game. This is my personal favorite, in part because I have a lot of experience both playing and programming virtual worlds which are, in a certain sense, alternate lives. What do you think of the idea that maybe a higher entity is “controlling” you, in the same way you might control Super Mario or a monopoly token? That sounds a little sinister, but it could be that that “entity” is that mysterious and intangible phenomenon which is your soul. When you view life as a game, you take things less seriously and you’re generally less stressed out. Things can’t get you down that much, cuz it’s all just a game. This is a good thing. Another empowering thing about this metaphor is that in any game, there are cheats and bug exploits

It's not real… it's just a game~

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I came across a website the other day where the owner of the site declared himself an ‘Unemployable Hobo.’  I was intrigued and read on.

Here is what is written on his site:

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It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for,
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.

It doesn’t interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love,
for your dream, for the adventure of being alive.

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The second section of “Self-Reliance” offers more suggestions for the individual who wants to achieve the desirable quality of self-reliance. Emerson begins with a directive: “Let a man then know his worth, and keep things under his feet.” Material objects, especially those that are imposing—Emerson cites magnificent buildings and heroic works of art, including costly books—often intimidate people by making them feel of lesser worth. This feeling of inferiority is a mistake: Humans determine an object’s worth, not vice versa.

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This is a post I put together reviewing one of Emerson’s most talked about essays, Self-Reliance.  By gathering various online reviews and summaries, I put together an overview of his Self-Reliance essay here.  My comments are posted at the end of Part 2, enjoy!

“Self-Reliance” is an essay written by American Transcendentalist philosopher and essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most solid statement of one of Emerson’s repeating themes, the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his or her own instincts and ideas.

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Piercing Asset Protection Structures

How does the asset protection corporate veil get pierced regarding an offshore bank account? Well a court order to get the information regarding a bank account, a trust, a corporation or a foundation is going to be required.

Such court orders are generally reserved for serious criminal matters like narcotics, terrorism etc. Civil matters from countries outside of the jurisdiction where the bank is would rarely if ever result in the production of a court order for information.

Be Prepared

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Thousands of lawsuits are filed daily, many without any merit, filed by people looking for easy money. In our lawsuit-plagued world, proper structuring to separate yourself from your assets, and all of the potential liability that follows, is almost a necessity… or should be anyway!

“If you and your family have assets, including cash, stocks, property, businesses and inheritance, then you are vulnerable to losing everything you own by a single lawsuit or judgment brought against you,” warns Kevin Wessell, CEO of Offshore Company, a leading asset protection and offshore services company in business since 1977.

“Everyone is vulnerable and everything you own can be taken away in a split second by one simple court judgment brought against you. Think of a simple everyday situation that can happen to anyone. You are driving your car, minding your own business when suddenly you are involved in an accident. The other driver decides to file a lawsuit against you. The plaintiff’s attorney not only investigates what your insurance policy covers, but what your assets are worth, including money in the bank, stocks, home, properties and businesses you and your family own. The plaintiff’s attorney now has an idea how much you are worth and how high they can set the lawsuit. In this simple everyday situation, one split second (the accident) could cause the loss of everything you and your family owns,” cautions Mr. Wessell.

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Inside, deep inside of you, the seed of Joy waits to be set free from its prison. Today, decide to set joy free in your life. Let the windows and memories of your past fade away. Allow the thrill of Joy to burst forth. Reward yourself with the feeling of Joy, peace, and wonder.

Live each day in Joy. Make it a Joy to open your eyes to see another day. Another day to see the bright sunshine. Another day to see the flowers bloom, watching and listening to the birds singing, never knowing when the day will end.

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