Because of our fast paced lifestyles, financial and emotional stress levels constantly changing in our daily lives, it is not uncommon for most people, regardless of geographic location to experience one or more dreams involving their career, job or workplace.

Dream Example Of Career And Workplace The following dream involves a young career woman named Katherine, who at the time was a cosmetic manager in a large department store. Before Katherine described her dream to me, she explained some of the events that were taking place on the cosmetic floor concerning her new Manager, Jason.

Katherine’s dream opens with Katherine standing behind her cosmetic counter in the department store, where she worked as a sales associate. In the dream, her eyes are drawn toward the Fine Jewelry Department and an escalator that stood about ten feet beyond the jewelry counter which went up to the next floor. Seeing out of the corner of her eye, her boss Jason, the new Cosmetic Manager enters onto the cosmetic floor. She turns her attention away from the Fine Jewelry counter and watches him walk across the floor toward the cosmetics area.

In the dream, he is wearing a wrinkled silver jacket, which seemed uncharacteristic to her since he is normally a well groomed dresser, always wearing the latest fashions. As she watched Jason close the distance between them, she could see his body suddenly start to change into the body of a monkey. The closer he came, the more he changed. By the time he was within 15 or 20 feet from her counter, with the exception of his face, his entire body had changed and turned into the body and actions of a monkey.

Finally reaching Katherine’s counter, Jason quickly begins to walk around the counter, much like a monkey inquisitively inspecting the product displays.

Suddenly without speaking, he starts pushing the product displays around, rearranging the tester bottles, disrupting the display area, knocking products over onto the floor and making a complete mess of the counter. At this point in the dream, Katherine sees the Security Guards coming down the escalator.

Turning his head back toward the escalator, Jason also sees the security guards enter onto the cosmetic floor beginning to come towards him. Realizing the trouble he is in, Jason quickly turns and runs out–away from cosmetics floor into the Men’s Department and disappears into the crowd. Katherine watches the security guards quickly follow Jason into the Men’s Department, but in the dream does not see if they actually find him.

The Interpretation Of The Dream Using Each Key Word The Cosmetic Counter represents Katherine’s work, career standing and way of life. The Fine Jewelry Department In Katherine’s dream, the Jewelry Department represents treasure, blessing and a gift she has not yet received. The Escalator Going up to the next floor represents the unknown and a new beginning. Jason Katherine’s boss, Jason represents authority. Walking By Jason walking toward Katherine’s counter represents a messenger bringing good or bad news. In this dream, the news represents open, defiant change.

Silver In this dream represents deceit and betrayal. Silver Jacket/Monkey/Face The silver jacket Jason is wearing and the fact that even though his body has changed into the body of a monkey, with the exception of his face, represents his ability to hide and camouflage his betrayal, lies, illusions and hidden agendas from his employees.

His unpredictable animal like behavior of a monkey represents his uncontrollable temper and chaotic management style. Monkey also represents gossip, deception, more betrayal, disorganization and one who would not hold back from stabbing another in the back.

Wrinkled Clothing represents a messy, disorganized person. In this dream, the wrinkled silver jacket represents Jason as a disorderly, incompetent manager, and having an open willingness to blame others for his own inabilities and mistakes. The fact that Katherine sees Jason coming to the Women’s Fragrance section with the body of a monkey represents that through the dream, she is being shown insight to see through the outward illusion Jason portrays in the natural into his real hidden motives, which are to increase sales revenue at any cost, even at the cost of losing valuable sales associates.

Rearranges / Disrupting / Knocks Products Over This part of the dream represents Jason inability to lead and communicate with the cosmetic sales associates staff and his lack of leadership skills to increase the sales volume in the Cosmetic Department that had been on the decline since he took over the department.

Security The Security Guards Katherine sees in the dream represent upper management. The fact that Jason also sees the Security Guards represents that he knows he is being reprimanded before it actually happens. Runs/Men’s Department In this department store, the cosmetic department is for the most part made up of women sales associates. So, the fact that Jason runs toward the Men’s Department represents that he feels overcome by the powerful personalities of many of the female sales associates in the department, and he is seeking the security of his own gender group.

Jason running to join a crowd of people represents his fear of being rejected by management. The fact that the Security Guards do not find Jason in the dream represents that Jason will either be fired, transferred or given the option of resigning.

The Outcome Of The Dream: Approximately one year after Katherine had this dream, Jason was given the option of transferring to another store or being terminated because of his mismanagement of the Cosmetic Department and decreased sales revenue.

As for Katherine, by the end of that same year, her new beginning was realized as represented by the escalator in the dream: She was married and started a new career in her husband’s business. In addition to getting married and starting a new career, she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl fulfilling the sign of the gift in the Fine Jewelry Department. The gift of a baby that she had not yet received at the time she had the dream.

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Morocco is a land of legends and myths, steeped in rich history and culture, where travelers can stay in a hotel made of sand, trek across the desert on camels and bargain with spice and rug traders in old-world marketplaces. In many places homes have been converted into hotels, called riads, that are sometimes more welcoming for visitors on gay vacations and offer visitors the opportunity to experience the life and culture of Morocco more closely. There is no definable scene in Morocco, which is a conservative Muslim country; however there are many reasons to include Morocco in your gay travel planning, including pristine beaches, ancient ruins, enticing souks (markets) that wind through narrow streets offering a variety of wares, vast desert landscapes and amazing architecture.

Any travel experience in Morocco must include exploring the distinct quarters of the Fes medina, taking in the art deco architecture of Casablanca, breathing in the ocean air while watching a spectacular sunrise or sunset in Tangier, and visiting the Dar Si Said Museum in Marrakech. With breathtaking Muslim mosques, snake charmers, street performers, ancient Roman ruins and so much more, a vacation to Morocco gives travelers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the colors, sounds, sights and smells of this unique country.

American and European socialites, writers and composers involved in the jet set scene once flocked to Morocco as a preferred gay vacation destination; however, while Morocco was once known as a liberal playground welcoming gay men and lesbians from around the world for vacations, a push by recent Muslim leadership to move the country back towards the strict moral code of Islam has caused this welcoming atmosphere to change. Although the law is not commonly enforced, homosexuality was deemed a criminal offence in 1962 and remains so today. Same-sex conduct is punishable by fines and between six months to three years in prison.

The government released a statement in early 2009 stating that homosexuality would not be tolerated and that increased efforts to repress same-sex conduct would be established. This may mean increased enforcement of this 1962 law. This is not uncommon in primarily Muslim countries and does not mean that Morocco should be avoided when planning travel.

It does; however, indicate that awareness and discretion are advised wile on a Morocco vacation. To avoid possible issues, travelers may want to consider participating in a travel group vacation or planning their trip with the assistance of a gay tours company well-versed in planning vacations in Morocco.

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When I first started going to 12 step meetings a little over 20+ years ago, I was told that I could redefine my God. I was told that I was able to make him anything that I wanted to.

This was a great thing to discover as at that time in my life, the diety of my childhood wasn’t very nice.

I won’t allege that I was taught about a punishing God. But, I will say what I was taught.

Most of this ‘education’ included matters related to self esteem and self confidence.

So, when I learned that my God could be redefined, it was a great relief. I was allowed to define my God as very Kind and that cared for me no matter what. I heard a person say that his God “knew what I was doing and loved me while I did it”.

I believe that a lot of us have learned “to act as if God is watching, because he is”. And, if this was the case, I was in bad trouble because of some of the things I had done while growing up.

Now that I did not have to worry about being cast into the “depths of Hell” for what I had done in my youth, I could start living a good life.

So, if you have a God that is not Kind, the best thing for you to do is to sit down and create a “designer God”.

I do not intend to be flippant about this but you need to have a God that is loving if you are going to live a comfortable life.

We do not need to be “looking over our shoulder” to make sure that our “punishing God” is not breathing down our neck.

Life is too short to be lived running from a God of our parents. It is time to define a God for you that is caring and loving.

I have heard it said that our only problem in life is our “perceived separation from God”. That separation is very easy to imagine if the God of your understanding is punishing and mean.

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It can be very tricky to find fine-looking and unforgettable corporate gifts. Many corporate gifts are just rubbish, especially the less expensive ones. However, there is a class of gift that is always appreciated and can be deemed useful too.

Have you always given a calendar or a letter opener? Or a key ring, just like every other business does? Or a bottle of wine that is forgotten the day after it was opened? Well, there is hope yet. What about glass crystal? Everybody loves lead crystal, do they not?

Lead crystal items really are the bees’ knees of gifts, corporate gifts or not. People always need ashtrays, paper weights, and pen holders and made of lead crystal they look expensive and stylish adding to the image of your company.

Lead crystal goods come in many kinds. They make fruit bowls, vases, glasses, paper weights, pen trays, ashtrays, picture frames and carriage clocks along with a dozen other items. When selecting a lead crystal corporate gift, you might like to bear the following points in mind:

If you are presenting these corporate gifts to your staff, you may like to differentiate between your employees or give everyone the same gift. You can on grounds of sex, length of service, marital status or input to the business’s profits. There again, you may know the longest serving personnel very well and want to get them something that will suit them personally. You can do this in terms of price or style or both.

For example, office staff might like a lead crystal paperweight, pen-holder or picture frame. Blue collar workers may rather a lead crystal vase or bowl. Single people might play golf or sail and like an item etched with a golfing or sailing motif. Married people might like a picture frame or a vase. Long-serving personnel or high-earners might like a carriage clock.

Cost is obviously an important issue, but usually corporate gifts are tax-deducible and glass crystal items vary greatly in price depending on the manufacturer. For example, you can get a nice lead crystal goblet set for $15, but if you want to give Waterford lead crystal, you can expect to pay three times as much.

Are you giving these corporate gifts to clients or / and prospective clients? In this case, you will have to have them inscribed with your firm’s contact details. You will also want the corporate gift to stay in the client’s office, so it should be office orientated, not home orientated. Something like a heavy paperweight shaped like a rock or a desk tidy fashioned like a boat.

This is the best kind of promotion after word-of-mouth and sign-written vehicles and should be taken seriously by any company that must have clients. Giving a well-thought of gift like lead crystal is a way of enhancing your reputation and that of the beneficiary.

The only other thing to keep in mind is that corporate gifts in lead crystal are valuable and need to be handled with care, so if you are having them inscribed, which you must do, then you will need to know how long it will take to get your consignment done and delivered.

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There is not much free time in our daily lives, and so often we are multi-tasking throughout each day, that we can lose track of the important things in life. This is why our vacation time is so critical to our well-being and personal growth. Today, there are many vacation options available to meet these requirements.

There are solo vacations, or vacations that include family or a small group of friends. Travelling with people that share your interests and life experience, is another way to go. This is where gay spirituality exploration becomes important for the gay community.

On gay vacations, our gayness is one thing we all have in common. This shared life experience can only add to our vacation experience. Bonds are quickly formed in the group due to our shared experiences in life.

People we have just met can quickly become friends and confidants. This makes gay vacations all the more special and meaningful. We’re able to share our gay vacations experience with others that we know understand us.

Being comfortable with the people in the group, lets us be more open and relaxed. When we’re more comfortable with those around us, the vacation experience can reach us more fully. This provides for a deeper recovery from life’s pressures and strains.

If we take vacations with people that have similar goals for the vacation, we can deepen our experience even more. One such goal can be to connect with the spiritual aspects of the place being visited. Then we share our gay spiritual ideals and our quest for connectedness to our world.

Visiting sacred sites all over the world on gay holidays combined with a desire to grow spiritually can open doors never before seen. With other group members helping us, we can face old fears and become a little freer. And isn’t feeling freer the main goal of a vacation?

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Pristine beaches, diverse culture, beautiful people, an invigorating nightlife and exciting, over-the-top annual celebrations, such as Carnival, bring both gay and straight vacationers to Brazil by the thousands. Brazil, being one of South Americas most popular destinations for gay vacations in 2010 due to its welcoming and accepting atmosphere and large LGBT population, offers a variety of gay travel options that are appealing to both gay men and lesbians and include opportunities for exhilarating nights on the town, as well as relaxing getaways in paradise. Whether your idea of the perfect gay vacation is a week-long trek through Brazilian jungles in search of ancient ruins or lounging in the lap of luxury at an exclusive resort overlooking the beach, Brazil is sure to deliver the international gay travel experience you seek.

Among the most well-known Brazilian gay vacation destinations is Rio de Janeiro, which offers circuit parties, gay beaches, bathhouses, lesbian and gay clubs, drag shows and a wide variety of shopping, cultural activities, recreation and dining options that lure travelers from around the globe. While Rio de Janeiros gay establishments and culture are weighted more toward gay men, most gay events and establishments welcome lesbians and ladies can enjoy their own lesbian club, as well as womens nights at local gay establishments. Of course, Rio de Janeiro is perhaps most famous for its annual New Years celebrations and the world-renowned Carnival, each of which includes an abundance of parades, parties and activities for gay men and lesbians.

Although Rio de Janeiro may be the most popular gay tours destination in Brazil, there are many other options throughout the country. Many cities in Brazil, such as Sao Paolo and Belo Horizonte, host annual gay pride festivals and parades and the majority of urban areas have a thriving gay community. For those who may be looking for gay vacations outside of the pride and party scene, gay travel opportunities in Brazil also include organized tours of cultural and historical landmarks and luxury all-inclusive Amazon cruises provided by tour companies dedicated to providing exceptional gay vacations to gay and lesbian travelers.

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Planning a gay trip to Brazil is an exciting endeavor that is sure to lead to many memorable once in a lifetime experiences. Partaking in gay travel in Brazil is much like traveling throughout the United States when it comes to safety and necessary precautions. Just as in the U.S., some areas of Brazil will be more welcoming and accepting than others and using your best judgment in determining the safety of a given area is always a good idea. Also, for travelers interested in visiting Brazil’s bathhouses, keep in mind that Brazil, like the U.S., is combating the spread of HIV and appropriate precautions should be taken to ensure that you play safely.

To ensure a fun-filled, relaxing Brazilian gay vacation, your best bet is to work with a travel agency that is familiar with vacation packages, optimal travel dates for your vacation goals, local attractions and the particular information that is of interest to gay and lesbian travelers. Whether your ideal vacation is an adventure into the jungle, a relaxing week at the beach or a wild time in Rio, working with a travel agency dedicated to gay tours will allow you to sit back and relax and have the Brazilian vacation you have always dreamed of.

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South Africa was a gay tours place long before it became the first country in the world with a constitution outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation and the fifth country to legalize same-sex marriage. With the fall of apartheid and these two historic gay rights events, the allure of South Africa has increased substantially among both straight and gay travelers. From the glorious beaches of the Western Cape to the fast-paced excitement of Gauteng, South Africa is the gay-friendliest country on the continent and is an ideal location for a gay vacation.

Pretoria, Johannesburg and Cape Town are must-see stops on gay vacations to South Africa and offer a variety of establishments, events and activities that are gay-centered or gay-friendly. Gay men will find a plethora of establishments that cater exclusively to them from lodging options that include gay-owned exclusively male guest houses, Pretoria’s Camp David, which is a private nude bar exclusively for gay men, and Cape Towns bathhouses, which are generally referred to as steam saunas or steam baths. While South Africa’s gay scene is mostly geared towards men, lesbians and families will also find plenty of activities to enjoy on gay vacations in this historically- and culturally-rich country, including many tour options offered by gay-friendly tour companies committed to providing a great gay vacation for gay travelers.

Gay travelers interested in designing a gay tour around pride celebrations and gay events may want to plan their trip for September, which is South Africa’s gay pride month and offers a full calendar with multiple gay pride events, as well as the Out in Africa South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, which draws over 16,000 attendees from around the world. Those visiting in December will have the opportunity to experience Cape Towns Mother City Queer Project annual costume party, which draws more than 10,000 visitors. Gay men who enjoy a beach lifestyle will also want to check out Clifton’s Third Beach and Sandy Bay nudist beach, which are very popular spots among gay men in Cape Town. There is also a gay area in Cape Towns Green Point where travelers will find a selection of gay-owned and gay-friendly eateries and establishments, as well as local gay publications like Outright and Exit, which list events and goings on in the area.

No gay vacations would be complete without experiencing authentic South African cuisine and taking the opportunity to dine in some of South Africa’s many welcoming restaurants. When visiting Johannesburg, travelers will not want to miss Bellgables Country Restaurant offering delicious meals in a renovated farmhouse sitting on 21 acres of farmland. In Cape Town there are many dining options, including Lola’s, a gay-owned vegetarian restaurant, and Emily’s an award winning fine dining restaurant featuring South African cuisine, a wine bar and a beer bar.

Working with a travel agency that is accustomed to planning gay tours to South Africa will help ensure that you get the most from your gay travel experience and that you have the information you need regarding where to go, what to see and which areas may have certain safety concerns for gay travelers.

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The best gay tours usually are used to take time away from the worries at home. They also give us chance to be adventuresome and active, or to just lay on the beach and sleep the day away. However, some people expect more from their vacation or travel experience.

Some people want to move toward more balance in their life. They want more than just a quick, temporary release from life’s stresses. They want to be more in touch with their spirit and their heart. If this is what you seek, try a gay spirituality tour to magical Peru’s Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu for your next vacation.

Nestled in the shadows of the astounding Andes Mountains, The Sacred Valley of the Incas is considered the heart of the ancient Inca Empire and is comprised of many towns that are known for their ruins. The Sacred Valley is truly a spiritual place and for those who wish to not only shed their day-to-day stresses but spend some serious quality time in reflection of their lives, this is the place to be.

If you’re traveling to the area, a great place to stay and one that caters specifically to gay travel is the Kamaquen Retreat Center. Complete with essential elements of the Andean culture and spiritual lifestyle, this is the ultimate place to reconnect with yourself and begin a path of self discovery and enlightenment.

Visiting Machu Picchu while in Peru is a must! It’s only a short distance to Machu Picchu from the Sacred Valley. From the moment you enter Machu Picchu, the energy of the site embraces you. You cannot be there and not have your spirit be touched.

Just wandering around Machu Picchu, you become filled with a sense of wonder and awe. The energy of the place just fills you. You will never be the same after a visit to this magical place. Gay vacations can lead to changes in your life back home.

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Tucked between Tibet and India in a remote region of the Himalayan Mountains, lies a tiny Buddhist kingdom called Bhutan. Visitors to this spiritually and culturally-rich country will find a simpler way of life that is largely unaltered by Western culture and modern attitudes. Every aspect of life in Bhutanese villages and towns is steeped in the age-old traditions, beliefs, customs and practices of Buddhism, which is the basis of this country’s conservative, traditional way of life.

Although Bhutan is a conservative, traditional country in most ways, folks on gay tours are welcomed by the warm Bhutanese people and the tariffs paid by visitors on both straight and gay vacations are used to improve life in Bhutan through education, public services and economic growth and stability. Because tourism is limited, travelers who have the opportunity to explore this mystical Buddhist kingdom should take advantage of the chance to experience the rich Bhutanese culture to its fullest.

The LGBT scene in Bhutan is non-existent, meaning that anyone planning a gay vacation to this remote mountain kingdom would certainly not be doing so in hopes of meeting up with a visible community or experiencing an established LGBT culture in this tiny Asian country. This, of course, does not mean that there is no same-gender intimacy in Bhutan; rather, it is a common and accepted part of the culture.

In fact, bisexual behavior among men is not considered taboo and is a commonplace occurrence that does not affect ones identity. Languages in this region do not have words for lesbian, gay or bisexual and most of the men who would perhaps be defined as bisexual in Western cultures are monastic monks or are married to women. While there is an old law outlawing same-sex sexual activity that is still technically on the books, there is no evidence that this law, which includes the possibility of life imprisonment, has ever been enforced.

Partaking in gay travel in Bhutan is an experience that provides the opportunity to experience a community and culture that has been left relatively untouched by Western culture and offers an ideal environment for spiritual awakening or renewal. Bhutan gay vacations include opportunities to visit Buddhist temples, hike through the Himalayas and explore sacred sites.

To truly experience Bhutan, visit this majestic land as part of organized gay adventure travel tours, which will ensure that you have the opportunity to fully discover this beautiful, spiritual country, while respecting the local culture and traditions.

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With LGBT communities in every large city, Germany is a well-known LGBT haven in Europe. This, of course, is why that gay travel deals to Germany’s LGBT hotspots, such as Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Munich and Frankfurt, are so incredibly popular with visitors from all around the world. Germany is also home to several large Pride festivals, with the best-known being the world-famous festivals in Cologne and Berlin, and is great for gay destinations anytime of the year. Travelers will likely find that city dwellers are more welcoming than rural residents; however, all across the country travelers will find a welcoming environment in this popular gay vacation destination.

Cologne is a fantastic choice for gay trips to Germany and is often referred to as the LGBT capital of the country. Cologne is picturesquely positioned on the Rhine River and is the oldest large city in Germany. It is the home of the famous Cologne Cathedral, Kolsch beer, and a vibrant arts and culture scene that draw travelers from all over the world to experience this grand city’s rich history and jovial residents. If anyone looks askance at a same-sex couple showing affection in public, it will very likely be a tourist, since this warm, welcoming city has a huge LGBT population that is fully integrated and well-established.

This welcoming community has no problem with couples of all sorts showing affection in public and has a well-established, highly visible LGBT population. Cologne is proud to be the host of the 2010 Gay Games and home to more LGBT bars, clubs, restaurants, cafes and other establishments than any visitor could experience in a single gay vacation. To display how LGBT-friendly this city truly is, the KolnTourismus Service Centre even offers a Pink WelcomeCard, which provides discounts on LGBT clubs, bars, saunas and shops, as well as free public transportation and discounts for local attractions, such as river cruises, opera, theater and museums.

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The cosmopolitan city of Berlin is also home to a strong LGBT community and numerous LGBT establishments. Travelers that partake in gay travel to Berlin may want to consider visiting during Pride season when Berlin holds the annual Lesbisch-Schwules Stadtfest, or Lesbian and Gay City Festival, which is the largest event of this type in Europe. The following weekend, the Berlin Gay Pride Parade and Christopher Street Day Pride Festival draw hundreds of thousands of LGBT participants and friends of the community, making this a great time for gay vacations in Germany.

Whether you are traveling solo, with your partner or with a group of friends, putting Germany on your list of gay vacations is sure to be an exciting adventure, filled with memories that will last a lifetime. To fully explore all that Germany has to offer, take part in a group tour, or enlist the assistance of a travel agency that is accustomed to creating gay trips to Germany.

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