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Outside the glass door, a movement caught my eye. I looked up just in time to see the large red-shouldered hawk lift off the deck onto the railing, and then into the trees.

I have seen this many times before, he is a regular visitor, and he, or other members of his family, have a nest in our trees.

This time he took me with him when he flew.

For a fleeting split second, I felt something, realized something, completely different than I had ever felt or realized before.

I realized that although we try to explain how birds, bees, and butterflies fly, we really can’t explain the how of it. There are apparently rational explanations; their wings fit this way or that, wing size, wing velocity, but the answer truly is, we only have a speculative knowledge of how it works.

In that moment, as the hawk lifted, and took me with him, I knew why we couldn’t truly understand how these beautiful creatures fly. It is because we are trying to find the answer within a flat-line experience.

We don’t see the realm that they live in; the wings are really for us, for them flight is just another means of movement.

The inhabitants of Flatland knew only one dimension. The story revolves around a 3-dimensional object coming into view, which could not be seen by those who only saw 2-dimensions. When one of the characters has a perception shifting moment and sees the 3-dimensional object, he tries to explain to everyone else what he saw. However, in their flatland realm, they couldn’t see it, so assumed he was crazy.

In some ways, it resembles Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. In this story, a group of people have been restrained in such a way that they can only see one blank wall in front of them. On that wall, shadows of people walking behind them are reflected as they walk in front of a fire.

For the people who can only see that wall, that is the whole of reality. When one of them is freed, he sees the people, the sun, and the rest of the world. He returns to tell them what he has seen. They don’t believe him.

In both cases an enlarged and expanded perception revealed what is always present, but not visible in a limited perception of the world.

For that split second, I realized the hawk doesn’t fly in our “realm. ” He doesn’t fly in our experience of how the world works. He flies in another realm altogether where flying doesn’t require wings really, just a different perception of the world.

There have always been prophets, scientists, and spiritual seekers who consistently strive to shift their perception to see what is already present, and then tell us about what they have found. Sometimes we listen. Sometimes we act on what we have learned. Mostly, we ignore the possibilities.

Nature is a living example of the many realms that exists outside of our 4-dimensional world.

Watch any part of nature with the desire to know outside of the five senses and it will open the doors of perception to see the unlimited Reality that is already present. Sometimes this Reality “leaks” into our current life and shifts the outcome into more than is possible within the perception of human.

Imagine what we would live like if we consistently choose to see beyond the very limited abilities of our five senses. This choice could be our intent for our lives – to “know as we are known.” To follow the guidance of those that have told us that the Truth will set us free.

This is what the man in Flatland and The Cave tried to tell their friends and relatives. This is what the hawk helped me shift my perception to see.

Are you with me? Let’s be those that listen and follow, and shift to this spiritual perception of Reality, and then share it with those that are willing to shift with us.

Thank you my hawk friend. It was a perfect gift.

If you want to be a good business person, you have to know how to negotiate. There are a number of ways to do this, but a lot of people end up failing miserably with their attempts. To avoid falling into some of the traps of negotiating, follow the strategies listed below.

1 – Know Your Points ahead of Time
You need to think about your points of debate ahead of time. Make a list of your argument’s biggest features and keep them in mind at all times.

2 – Plan Your Approach
Figure out if it would be better to come across as the good guy or as the interrogator. The difference between the soft and hard approach will greatly impact how well the negotiation will turn out.

3 – Focus on Your Strong Points
From the points you made in tip one, form a plan that focuses around your best arguments. Bring them up at the beginning and work others in for support.

4 – Kindly Point out Their Faults
If there are noticeable faults in the competition, figure out what they are early on. Then bring them up in a way that makes you look knowledgeable, not mean.

5 – Stay on Track
A lot of people will try to change the subject in the midst of a negotiation. If you fear that things are going off track, refocus to the topic at hand.

6 – Keep Emotions at Bay
Don’t let your emotions get to you. Think of this as a purely business ordeal. If you get too riled up, you’ll only make yourself and your case look a lot worse.

7 – Remain Calm
Always keep your cool when you’re trying to make a point. Negotiations are frustrating, but you can get over that if you are strong enough to remain calm. Let your opponent be the one who blows up.

8 – Acknowledge the Other Side
Make sure that you do show respect to the other side’s point. You can’t go in without having the ability to make adjustments. You will never win if you aren’t willing to concede in some regards.

9 – Find a Compromise
Once you figure out what will work well from the other side, suggest a compromise that is mutually beneficial. Negotiate terms that work in your main points, as well as the comparable ones form the other side.

10 – Accept the Results
Once you have a compromise, accept it. Complaining will only make future negotiations worse.

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If your parents’ anniversary is just around the corner, it is high time you search for anniversary presents to give them on their special day. But, don’t just pick out the first item that you see in the store. Majority of us agree to the fact that our parents are the ones that guide us towards the right path. They are the ones who helped us to take our first step, to speak our first word and many more. Even if we thank them, it is not enough to make up for all that they have done for us.

The occasion of their birthday or anniversary gives us a perfect excuse to do something for them in return. When choosing anniversary presents, remember to give them something which will convey your message that you care and respect them. When your parents open your gift, they will truly appreciate your sentiment. The first in the list of anniversary presents is to throw them a surprise party. To make the party more special, invite all your close relatives. For them, there is nothing more pleasant than spending their special day with loved ones.

If you really want to gift them something special as anniversary presents, you can give them homemade scrapbook. The first thing you need to do this is to gather all the photos of your parents from the day they were young to their present moments. You can borrow photos from all your relatives, their friends and even visit their schools for some rare pieces. To make this gift more special, you can ask their close friends to put in some comments. When your parents will open your gift, they will be really touched.

Apart from these anniversary presents, you can give them vacation tickets to their favorite destination with all the necessary details. In all their years, they have slogged for you so that you get to live a wonderful and comfortable life. Now, it is your turn to think about their comfort. Going for a trip will be a wonderful and relaxing change for them. Along with these, if you are searching for best fathers day gifts, here are some ideas to get you on the roll.

Fathers are those who never show their emotions in-front of you but you know that they love and care for you. Thus, your best fathers day gifts for your dad should be something which will help you to convey your message of love and admiration. Among the various best fathers day gifts, spending some quality time with him will be most appreciated. So this year, take time off from your busy schedule and spend some time with your father. If you and your dad used to go fishing when you were young, plan such a trip again. This will help you to catch up on all the things happening in both of your lives.

Apart from these, best fathers day gifts also include giving them something based on his preference and taste. Thus, before you purchase anything for him, make sure whether he will like it or not. Also when choosing best fathers day gifts, it does not necessarily have to be expensive. A simple gift can also convey your message of love and admiration, loudly and clearly.