Many single Christians make the mistake of thinking they can separate their trust in God from their trust in their friends, family members and others in their social circles. But the truth is that our trust in God is affirmed by our ability and willingness to trust those we are supposedly close to. In essence, when we trust in others, we are demonstrating our trust in God to keep, protect and provide for us. That means we can leave that job to God while we focus our energies on helping others.

This essay is not about the level of trust or lack thereof for our “enemies” or for strangers. To the contrary, we are referring to those people with whom we are connected either by family ties, romantic affection or platonic friendships. As single Christians, we should not subscribe to the clich

Introduction

Broadly speaking, our life can be divided into two parts:

1) Personal, Private or Family Life and

2) Career or Professional Life

Each of the above two can be further divided into different stages. The various stages of Private Life are: Infant, Child, Adolescent, and Adult (Husband / Wife), Parents, Feeder / Earner / Developer and Counselor / Guide / Mentor. Similarly, in a professional life, the different stages that we can have are: Trainee (Learner); 1st Level Executer; 1st Level Administrator / Organizer (Team Leader); Manager; Strategist; Chief Executor (CEO); Chief Administrator (CAO or COO); Corporate / Industry/ Business Leader; Coach; Mentor. In both the situations, it is very difficult to move from one stage (or role) to another; one needs to be mentally, emotionally and psychologically prepared for it. It is only due to the insecurity of an individual, his or her inefficiency to move to another role that we usually see people in the role of Patriarch and BOSS.
For the purpose of this article, we will be concentrating only on the different stages of Professional Life.

Different Stages of Your Professional Life

1) Trainee (Learner): This is the beginning of your career. Usually it comprises 2-3 years. During this phase, the individual learns about the expectations of his profession and expected corporate behavior. You learn about the practical aspects and implementation processes of the theory that you have learned in your graduation, post-graduations and during your management studies. This phase also gives you an opportunity to select the “Domain” within your profession that you want to “specialize in”/ Grow/ and become expert in.

2) 1st Level Executer: To some extant this phase might overlap with your previous phase. In this phase, you get inputs from different sections and you are asked to implement that process and then follow-up. It is like this, your reporting manager or your department head has initiated some policy or process and it is your responsibility to make sure that the policy and process is followed by everyone. You need to follow-up with the people on the floor or at the bottom end. You are also expected to “teach the employees” and make them aware about the processes and procedures, its purpose, impact, regards and punishment. During this phase you need to work very closely with your Reporting Manager and take his inputs and at the same time need to make your own identity. You need to take your decisions through your Reporting Manager. Here, you are process owner. Based on your efficiency, willingness to learn and grow, this phase might last for 2-3 years.

3) 1st Level Administrator / Organizer (Team Leader): Now, that you know the practical aspects of your profession, you have selected a domain with in your selected profession that you like to master and specialize in; you know the nitty-gritty of your domain…now its time to take bigger responsibilities and accountabilities; now, its time to take responsibility of a small team, small but solo and independent assignments and projects. In this phase you get accustomed to resource management. You get to know as how to run the show on your own.

4) Manager: In this phase, the area and scope of your work increases. You become accountable of 2-3 different but bigger projects / assignments. You are expected to manage following things: People Management (and Development); Infrastructure / Resource Management; Cash Management; Revenue and Profitability Management; and Statutory Compliance. Usually, a person stays in this role for 7-10 years.

5) Strategist: Now, you have lots of experience, knowledge and expertise. At this stage, you need to be a great planner, goal setter, creative, developer and innovative. Its time for you to align your domain with the core business. You need to smoothen the functioning of your domain. In this role, you work as a catalyst and as a facilitator. This is not a field job. Most of the time, people around you might not be able to understand, as what you are doing. This role expects a lot of mental strength, expertise of domain and understanding of the functioning of different industries.

6) Chief Executor (CEO): Just like the way we discussed the role of 1st Level Executor (who is a process owner); the role of Chief Executor is to execute the policies, process, strategies formulated and approved by the “Board of Directors”. He is the person who makes the “Corporate Culture” and “Workplace Ethics” for the organization. He is accountable for “workplace practices” that are practiced in the organization.

7) Chief Administrator (CAO or COO): You understand the basics of business; nitty-gritty of the business; people management; Cash, Revenue and profitability management, now its time to handle that at corporate level. As a chief administrator, you are accountable for one particular SBU or vertical or nation (if your company is very huge with millions of people, spread over N number of nations. It is your responsibility to generate revenues and profits. It is for you to plan Business Model for your Business and break-through for the success of your business.

Corporate / Industry/ Business/ Domain Leader: Now, its time to take a bigger leap. You have done enough for your team, your department, your domain, your company and your vertical / strategic unit. From now onwards whatever you do, will affect the Industry as a whole. You will be a trend setter in your profession / domain. You will be a LEADER.

9) Coach: Now, that you have gained lots of experience and knowledge and you are at that stage of your life, where you need to create many more people like you. Its time to pass your knowledge and experience to youngsters and create more people, Managers and leaders like you. Here, your role is to develop and groom young talent. You are a catalyst.

10) Mentor: Last, but not the least, after spending 40-45 years in an active “professional Life” now, its time to take a back seat and let the youngsters grow. Now, your role is that of a torch-bearer; guide; light-house; and pole-star. You are in a position where you can develop life of youngsters.

So, that’s in short is the professional life-span of any individual, irrespective to selected profession and domain. It spans from a trainee to mentor.

Conclusion

In order to move from one phase of your profession to another phase, one needs to be mentally and psychologically prepared. One need to know when is the time to move to another level. This also shows that irrespective of your profession HR, Marketing, Technical or Finance…one is capable of being and should be in all the phases of profession. It is only then when we are not confident about our abilities, or we are so comfortable with our present role and position that we don’t want to move out of that zone…that we behave like a BOSS. Bossism is nothing but forcing your views or ideas ONLY on your SUBORDINATES. They have NO SCOPE to Grow and Learn. Learn, grow and blossom in your profession. Life is short and sky is the limit.

Now, you are in which phase of your professional life???

Life is wonderful, if you believe that.

This world is beautiful, if you feel that.

Looking forward to your views and feedback

Regards

Care for Your Labrador Retriever – Feeding, Grooming, Exercise and Potential Health Issues

Also called Labrador or Lab for short, a Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in the United States, United Kingdom and also Australia. They are the most popular as family pets, as assistance dogs and as detectives to assist policemen. Their almost insightful intelligence, sociability, keen sense of smell and trainability makes them the best candidate for drug and arms detection at airports and high security areas. The patience that this breed shows also makes them extremely good working dogs with people on wheel chairs or for pet therapy. A trained Labrador is one of the most dependable animals that there can be. They do not have any of the negative traits that some of the other breeds manifest and are free from territorial aggression, destructive nature, insecurity or pampered behavior.

Feeding and Grooming
The Labrador breed is the ‘foodie’ among dog breeds and they enjoy their food to the fullest. They eat almost anything that is placed before them – ice creams, biscuits, meat, cereal, dog treats and even scraps from the table. This tends to make them extremely susceptible to obesity and therefore a regulated diet is what you should limit the intake to. An overweight Labrador can become extremely lazy and slow. To regulate the quantity of food offered to your Labrador, it is important to note that a 60 pound Labrador requires about four and a half cups of food. The meal should have adequate levels of calcium, especially in the growing phase. This is important due to the heavy bone structure of this breed.

With average levels of shedding on normal days that gets heavier twice a year during the season, Labradors are easy to maintain. Brushing twice a week is required and you might need to use a soft bristle brush. This also activates the skin glands allowing for protective secretions. A bath is required only once a fortnight.

Exercise
Since the Labrador is a heavy eater, adequate exercise is a must for this breed. Swimming and retrieving are a Labradors favorite activities and playing fetch in a large park or the yard are good additional ways to exercise your Lab other than walks. This breed also enjoys the training process and therefore training should be base don rewarding more than punishment. It is important to understand that higher levels of exercise are required only once the dog is six months and older. Excessive exercising for young Lab pups can damage their bones.

Special care and health concerns
The life expectancy of a Lab is between 12 to 13 years.

- Hip or elbow dysplasia – Since the Labrador is a large breed, it is prone to hip or elbow joint dislocation and loosening. In this condition the dog feels uncomfortable while moving and can also experience pain and swelling. The severity of the pain depends on the level of movement, weight of the dog and extent of dislocation. Dysplasia can be treated with prescribed medicine and only in serious cases surgery is prescribed. Some Labradors can also suffer from luxating patella.

- Ear infections – All breeds that have floppy ears that are not cropped, ear infections can eb a major cause of trouble. This is because moist air gets trapped in the outer ear causing mites, fungus or bacterial infections. Prevention is better than cure and such instances can be avoided by cleaning the ear regularly with a cotton swab.

- Obesity – Since Labs are prone to overeating, they tend to gain excessive weight if the intake is not regulated. Obesity can increase the chances of dysplasia and also cause diabetes.

- Gastric troubles – Labradors are extremely prone to fall prey to upset stomachs, vomiting and loose stools from time to time. To maintain good gastric health, it is essential that only high quality commercial brands or home food be given to your pet.

- Swim tail – This is an extremely unique condition that Labradors may face, especially if your dog likes water. The tail basically becomes sore due to overuse and swells up and is akin to a ‘tennis elbow’. The tail develops a slight crimp but adequate rest can solve this issue relatively easily.

- Eye conditions – Older Labradors can develop retinal atrophy, cataract, corneal dystrophy and retinal dysplasia.

Seeing your pet wobbling in pain due to arthritis can be heartbreaking. Every year, millions of dogs develop arthritis. The condition is most common among large and old dogs, and many people think that having arthritis in dogs is something that cannot be stopped. The causes of arthritis in dogs vary. Age is definitely a factor but this does not mean that arthritis is an inevitable fact.

The truth is, there are things that you can do right to make sure that your pet will not have to go through the pain and the suffering that comes with arthritis. All you need to do is follow some basic dog joint care practices to make sure that your beloved canine companion will not be hit by this dreaded condition.

Dog joint care practices are not only recommended for old dogs. In fact, there is a greater chance that a dog will avoid having arthritis if it has been provided with arthritis preventive care when it was still a puppy. Below are some dog joint care practices that you can apply to a dog regardless of age.

Feed your puppy natural and fresh food as much as possible. Diet is a very important factor in developing arthritis. Proper nutrients are needed for healthy growth and development of your dog’s joints and bones. Sadly, most commercial dog foods lack these necessary nutrients. This is why it is recommended that dogs be fed with fresh and natural foods whenever you can. This is the best way to ensure that your dog is getting the proper nutrients and avoiding the chemicals and preservatives that are usually found in commercial dog foods.

Maintain a healthy weight for your pet. Being overweight is also a factor in developing arthritis among dogs. Make sure that your dog stays lean by feeding him the right food in the correct portions and by making sure that he gets plenty of exercise.

Provide natural supplements. Food supplements containing potent herbs are very effective in keeping the joints of your dog healthy. These supplements can also greatly reduce the pain that your dog is feeling.

By following the dog joint care guidelines above you can make sure that your dog will be running and jumping until old age.

Medical Coding is a good career also because health is a permanently changing field of activity. You will never get bored. And if you do not want to limit yourself in programming, there are a lot of possibilities and free sources for the latest discoveries in the field and to keep in touch with news about specific issues. Doing so, you have great possibilities to promote to managerial positions like programming specialist, supervisor, auditor or Medical Records Director.

What do you need to make from Medical Coding a good Career? Basically you need to be familiar with computing and able to learn billing and programming software. You can follow programming and billing school even online. If you are a four-year college degree, you can take also the RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator exam. You can acquire also a Certified Coding Associate – CCA or Certificate as a Computer Programming Specialist – CCS. This will give you a boost to managerial jobs.

This type of making a living has, as any other line of work, also disadvantages. It is not always easy to get into the system but insurance or legal companies require this type of programmer also. So you should have an open eye when you’re looking for this kind of job. As in any other career, the first years could be more demanding but if you show a little flexibility, you can get easily past the first years and gain the required experience. Many of the people in the business started with an internships moving up year after year. Also, one way would be to look for jobs even not in your own town but once you get the needed experience, you may be able to return to your hometown.

But there are many advantages and they make from Medical Coding a good Career. It is a dynamic field with opportunities to learn. You can specialize in a more specific area like hematology, cardiology or emergency medicine. And you always have advancement opportunities.

All you need to make from Medical Coding a good career is a license, education and lot of determination.

Less than a decade back, medical tourism was hardly in vogue. Patients living in developed nations, like the United States, had no alternative but to foot the exorbitant bills charged by their local healthcare centers. Countries processing the healthcare requirements through a public healthcare system were so overburdened that it took years for the treatment process to get initiated. Nevertheless, the present scenario of the healthcare system in most of the developed nations has not changed much. The rising medical expenses and the lengthy waiting periods are still common in most of the developed nations. But, unlike ten years back, the patients in these developed countries now have a far better alternative of fulfilling their medical needs in an even better and convenient manner. Today, a majority of developing countries are extending world-class cost effective medical services as a package to suit the needs of these patients. Not only that, the patients opting for these packages get added facilities like five star luxury accommodation and a chance to visit the tourism wonders of that country.

The quality of medical treatment available in these developing countries is at par and sometimes even better than that of the United States and UK. The medical practitioners in the countries specializing in medical tourism are not only well trained but also have considerable experience in their own domains. The respective governing bodies of these countries, after having realized the growing potential of medical tourism industry, are leaving no stones unturned to popularize their services by raising their quality standards. In the past few years many major corporations have also made substantial investments in setting up state of art hospitals and clinics providing world-class medical services. As a result, today more than two lakh foreign patients visit countries like India and Malaysia to meet their medical needs. In the coming years, it’s estimated that more than half a million foreign patients will seek medical treatment in India alone.

Among the various countries offering medical tourism services, India has been successful in carving out a niche segment for themselves. Recent estimates suggest that the number of patients from foreign countries opting for a medical treatment in India is growing at the rate of 30% each year. From the economic perspective, by the year 2012, the medical tourism industry in India is all set to earn a revenue of around $2.2 billion dollars a year. The primary reason that can be attributed to this success is the sophisticated medical infrastructure available in India. Apart from that, India also offers some added medical benefits that are otherwise not available at a cheaper rate elsewhere. Foreign patients coming to India for a hip replacement surgery can very well opt for a hip resurfacing procedure, which not only reduces the post operative trauma but also is done at a far economical rate as compared to other destinations.

In the years ahead, the market for http://www.recoverdiscover.com/”> medical tourism in India, as well as in the other countries will be in a continuous state of expansion. The number of patients seeking medical treatment in foreign countries will continue to increase, particularly from the United States, not only because of the low cost factor but also due to the likely growth in the number of people without a health insurance or a dental coverage.

Treat your dog to a Healthy Dog Food Recipe. Did you know that commercial dog food is actually bad for your dogs health and can cause many illnesses?

I didn’t until recently… But listen

As a dog lover myself I feel that it is very important that you read what I have to say below, as this information could save not only your dogs health but also increase his or her life by 134% which equates to your dog being with you for up to an extra 8.3 years, which has got to be good !

Personally, I have always fed dogs on commercial dog food and so has everyone else I know that I can think of; and never thought anything about it. I was shocked to find out recently that this was actually a bad thing to do and that a good Healthy Dog Food Recipe could not only give my dog a better quality of life, but also make his life longer as well.

Probably the most shocking thing of all to me was the things that can happen due to not giving my dog a Healthy Dog Food Recipe, such as

Bladder cancer

Kidney cancer

Immune system collapse

Chronic Diarrhea

Liver dysfunction

Leukemia

Hair Loss

And the list goes on, all these things can be a threat by feeding a dog commercial dog food. Not a very nice thought at all.

I love my dog and want to keep him with me as long as possible. I’m sure that you feel the same way, hopefully you will take note of this article and maybe look into putting your dog on to a Healthy Dog Food Recipe plan.

If your vision is 20/20 and your eyes don’t feel tired if they are normally used, I dare say, you have no eye problems. But when you cannot see things clearly as usual and always get tired with your eyes or your glasses degree is deepening every one or two years, you should pay special attention to your eyes. It may be largely possible that they are ill.

Eye diseases, such as glaucoma, cataracts, astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia, macular degeneration and many other pathological changes, cause people to wear glasses. They can all be improved by a natural healthy way. Before putting this method into practice, we must know the reason how these eye diseases happen. Only in this way, physical therapy can be more helpful.

In the early 1900′s, an ophthalmologist called Dr. Wm. H. Bates raised a method of vision therapy, and he found the cause of eye diseases as well. He said that mind tension is the main reason why people get vision problems.

It’s known to all, that people who don’t have any vision problems keep their eyes open when they look at some objects. Minds guide eyes to focus on things they think. This is called eye-mind coordination in medical field. The report that vision is 9/10 mental and 1/10 physical does surprise us. But we can’t ignore it.

At the time you go into middle-aged, which is also called the “Golden Years”, you should be careful with many eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and drooping eyelid. At this period, maybe lots of money is earned and many social positions are obtained, but you will face many stresses from either home or work. Moving, changing schools, a divorce, a death, an unsteady friendship and illnesses, they are all stresses. With those stresses, you can’t rest well and your body can’t work well, too. After a long time, your body would deteriorate.

The body will be under threat in all aspects, such as ulcers, heart attacks as well as vision. Therefore, a natural physical therapy is raised to treat eye diseases. It’s based on the principle of relaxation. Many special techniques and skills are included to relax you whole body. Meanwhile, tensions or strains of eye muscle are released. As a result, your eye sight will not go down or glasses degree doesn’t deepen. The practice is quite easy, safe and full of fun. Everyone can do it and can benefit from it. It is happy that in your golden years, your eyes are still healthy and will keep on for the rest of life. At that time, you must be pleased to form your good habit since young. Remember prevention is much cheaper than cure, let alone many diseases cannot be cured. So don’t make yourself regret. Try to do eye exercise!

Vision therapy to improve your eyesight is a natural method that has been proven to help thousands of people to regain their visual abilities. With the proper methods and regular exercises, there will be much greater chances to improve eyesight and see normally without having to wear any glasses.

People need glasses to overcome the disturbances of their vision capabilities. Two of the most common eyesight disorder are myopia and presbyopia. Myopia or nearsightedness is a disorder of the eye. People who have myopia, have trouble seeing objects far away. Presbyopia is the opposite of Myopia.

Myopia can be caused by two major aspects, psychological and physical. The problem begins when they first entered elementary school, from then on, the children were forced to spend most of their time indoors and have to watched or read a lot. This activities requires a close contact focus, which will forced the eye to elongate itself to accommodate this task. If the study materials are boring then they will need more effort to keep focus, and they also need more effort to watch the study materials. This will result in excessive stress on their eyes muscles. Psychological aspect can contribute more on this excessive stress.

The most common solutions to myopia and presbyopia are glasses and surgery. Glasses do not cure myopia nor presbyopia, it simply move the focal point of the objects to your abnormal focal point. Surgery is a vision therapy method, but its very expensive, have its own disadvantages such as higher risk for the patients.

The least popular but effective method is natural eyesight improvement method, its affordable and more importantly, it works.

The natural eyesight improvement method is based on proven effective eye exercises, that have been developed by ophthalmologist for years.

More information at http://www.LivingWithoutGlasses.com

Vitamin mineral supplements can be a great way to help your body maintain its peak performance through great health, with heightened energy production, utmost growth, and superior healing. Because it is a delicate balance trying to get the proper amounts of crucial minerals needed for optimum health through your diet alone, mineral supplements can be your safeguard. How can your body work for you, if you don’t supplement it with the proper works? This is the best way that you can make sure of getting the precise minerals your body requires, as every living cell on earth depends upon minerals for correct function and structure!

It could be your insides are feeling out-of-balance, like when you spin yourself around until you become dizzy! Minerals are the key nutrients in maintaining the proper chemical balance for your body, that’s why they are most important. Minerals help to regulate your muscle tone, this includes the muscles of your cardiovascular system! Plus, your healthy nerve function, the formation of your blood and bone and correct arrangement of your bodily fluids, all depend upon minerals. Also, one level of each mineral in your body has an effect on every other level, meaning if one is out of balance all the mineral levels are affected. So you may not even know it at first, when these mineral storage houses of bone and muscle tissues are depleted!

If you’ve tried vitamin mineral supplements before and didn’t feel any better, experiment with various forms of mineral supplements to see which works best in your body. Now that you understand why you need vitamin mineral supplements, surely you can find the most effective way for you! The variety of forms that you can receive minerals is liquid, powder, capsule, and tablet, as single mineral supplements. Some of these are chelated minerals. This means they can enhance their absorption by entering your bloodstream directly. Otherwise, mineral supplements taken with a meal are chelated in your stomach during digestion. For the most effective vitamin mineral supplements, the chelated form seems most beneficial. Or, you may find a multivitamin formula that contains minerals. You don’t have to be concerned about mineral toxicity building in your body, as long as you don’t take extremely large quantities for a very long time.

Some minerals are needed in larger amounts. You may be familiar with these bulk minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Other minerals needed in tiny quantities are trace minerals, such as iron, selenium, and zinc. From strong bones, muscles and teeth to amicable moods, calm nerves, and harmonious heart rhythm, you absolutely want to maintain enough bulk minerals! Also, for flourishing blood cells, vital antioxidants, quick healing wounds and strong immunity, it’s the trace minerals to precisely keep on track!

You may have heard the saying about “Eat my dust!” Dust is a good thing, when it comes to obtaining the necessary minerals because they naturally are found in the earth! Through the earth’s soil is how the plants and herbivorous animals receive their minerals. By eating those plants and herbivorous animals is a way that we receive the same minerals, from the soil. But a convenient, more accurate way to receive your necessary minerals is with vitamin mineral supplements!

From earthworms, bunny rabbits, dogs, butterflies, eagles, elephants to humans, we all need minerals to function properly! Since species don’t matter, neither does your age, when it comes to correcting and preventing health problems, with essential mineral supplements. Start now! Go ahead and explore the world of vitamin mineral supplements and feel colossal, in your new discoveries to excellent health!