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Santosha, the second observance, is contentment or happiness. What is the largest obstacle to contentment? Why is happiness so illusive for so many people? Lets look closely at this very important Niyama.

To some people, happiness is a fantasy. This type of thinking is what makes contentment so hard for some of us to find. You must first see the illusion of life: Everything that brings true contentment is right in front of us. Our family, friends, spouse, health, skills, and knowledge, are all close at hand.

Yet, we want glitz, material, shallow relationships, power, riches, and fame. In life, true contentment or gratification, must have a purpose. When we find our true, and noble, purpose (Dharma) in life, we are filled with gratification.

Our true purpose, in life, can be felt from within our heart. Natural or God given skills will often open doors to our true destiny. Skills and practical application are a powerful combination.

All the riches, in the world, have no purpose, if we do not put them to good use by helping others. If we constantly spend money on toys, we will still be unhappy, until the next new toy is invented. The temporary feeling of contentment evaporates again, because this is just superficial happiness.

This is the continuing cycle of unhappiness we can easily observe in some of the rich and famous. The more material a person acquires, the more frustrated he or she becomes with life. complete contentment is free for anyone to choose, but you cannot buy it.

Money and power are not evil. Both can be used to fuel worthy causes, feed the hungry, cure disease, stop violence, and save the planet. Worthy causes breed true contentment.

Copyright 2007 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has written many books on the subject of Yoga. He is a co-owner and the Director of yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA.
http://www.riyoga.com

He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. To receive a Free Yoga e-book:
"Yoga in practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit:
http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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With home security systems more popular today then ever before, you may be wondering what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to looking into one for your home. Here is a look at two of the most common misconceptions in home security.

1. buying a home security system is going to cost an enormous amount of money.

This is simply fiction. Yes, years ago home security systems were a bit expensive, but increased technology and competition have made them very affordable for everyone.

Basically, most of the alarm companies have monthly rates in the $25-$45 range. That is for 3-5 years of leasing the hardware that operates the system.

You can further control the costs by deciding what you want protected, meaning do you want only what contacts on the front and back doors? Or do you want a full blown security system with contacts on all windows and doors?

Other decisions such as wanting a hard wired or wireless system and whether or not you will be doing the installation will also affect your costs.

A wireless security system is much easier to install, but it is roughly 2-3 times the cost than a hard wired system. For example, if you have a 2,500 square foot home and want protection on your doors and all windows, it will generally cost $250 - $750 for a hardwired system compared to $75-$1400 for wireless.

2. You have to sign a long term service agreement

Again, this is not the case. You have choices when it comes to a home security system. You can keep things simple by having a system that you install yourself and that sounds an alarm when a would be criminal trying to get in.

You could upgrade that to include the ability to automatically call you on your cell phone when the alarm goes off as well. So, there are ways of not having to have contracts.

Of course, having a company monitor your system can make things easier. For example, if the alarm goes off while you are on vacation, you won't have to deal with getting in touch with a neighbor to check things out, the alarm company does it for you.

There are several optional levels of protection that companies offer. You can look them over and find the one that best fits your needs.

Having a home security system is very important today and knowing the facts about them can make things a little easier when it comes to finding one for your home.

By the way, you can find out more about Home Security Systems as well as much more information on all types of home and business security cameras at http://www.SecurityCamera.InfoFromA-z.com

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