February, 2002
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Letter from the Prez:

Dear Readers,

Hope you all had a fun Valentine’s Day.
I had a wonderful time at home with my wife and kids.

Valentine’s Day Dating Ideas e-book.
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Bruce Boyd
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Bruce Boyd
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IN THIS ISSUE OF Pheromone News:

*Last Month’s Survey & Contest Results
*pheromone Q and A
*Excerpts on pheromones from a book by New Age medical guru Deepak Chopra
*This month’s “Free pheromones” Survey/Contest
*New Products
*User Corner – Reader pheromone Stories
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LAST MONTH’S SURVEY & CONTEST RESULTS

CONTEST WINNERS:
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LAST MONTH’S SURVEY RESULTS

The Question:
What practical course of action can you recommend to others seeking to overcome shyness about meeting new people? Is there anything that has worked for you, that you would like to pass on to others?

The Highlights:

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–> I happen to be a rather shy person, and I found that joining a class that requires a lot of closeness (ie learning Salsa dancing, martial arts, massage: all of these have helped me) has made me less shy and has allowed me to meet really a lot of people.

–> The one simple trick I discovered as a young man for meeting attractive women was the secret of physical proximity. I found out that if I could place myself within close physical proximity of an attractive woman, sooner or later the odds were very good that one or the other of us would make a neutral comment that would start a conversation.

–> One should be prepared to strike-out or to be embarrassed, the important thing is to put yourself out there so others will notice you. Social mistakes happen and when they do, pick yourself up and start again. In the end, it doesn’t matter if you flop (or get rejected) in front of someone (or a lot of someones), your worth is not bound up in how others perceive you, because they can see you incorrectly.

–> Join a singles group, a Sunday school class or any group that will allow you to meet new friends. It also makes it easier to talk to someone of the opposite sex when the conversation is of a group variety. Even same sex friend can be a catalyst for meeting opposite sex friends.

–> I’ve found that simply practicing “not being shy” is the only way to overcome being shy. I guess it is like momentum.

–> Basically, just take the plunge and go in and meet people. The longer you wait, the more reasons you’ll find not to approach people. After time, you’ll get more confident and won’t hesitate to approach people. I find that the method of just plunging in works more often than others.

–> Find a circle of friends that have many diverse interests, you’re sure to meet lots of interesting people through them.

–> Try to think positive & like yourself, and others will like you if you first like yourself.

–> Pick a topic that is easy and allows the other person to be helpful. People almost always like to help others. Say, at a grocery store, if he/she is buying soup, ask them if it’s that much better than the others, or, does price really matter, etc. Just don’t sound contrived or forced. And don’t push. If they don’t want to talk, let it be, and find someone receptive.

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Overcoming Shyness:

–> Acting and public speaking – this has particularly helped in interview and party situations where I do not know people. I pull out from inside of me, using skills I have learned, my true self. This is much more satisfying than being a wallflower.

–> I think that a good course of action for overcoming shyness is to begin by smiling and saying hello to strangers you encounter. This is a very simple exchange, even though you may have to force yourself the first few times, it should become easier each time you do it.

–> One trick that might help get you into the groove of “mingling” at social events is to ask others questions about themselves. Most people enjoy talking about themselves (if they aren’t too shy) and once you get them started they are happy to keep a conversation going. You might has a series of simple questions you can ask others that you would feel comfortable answering yourself.

–> I would suggest the extremely shy start by maintaining eye contact with others. If you’re out and about and someone looks directly at you look back at them. Try and hold their gaze. If they like what they see they may come over and talk to them. I’m not comfortable talking to strangers, but if someone starts a conversation with me, I can talk their ear off, and a stranger is now a friend. Also when someone smiles at you, smile back.

–> Strike up a conversation about anything that is going on or ask them how they are doing. The other person is probably just as afraid of meeting new people as you are. If they respond then great. They can become just a casual acquaintance or if it is the person of your dreams then great. Practice makes perfect.

–> To overcome shyness is just to forge ahead. Do not let you shyness stop you in doing anything. Grab a friend and go out to meet new people.

–> I studied extroverts and determined what kinds of things they do when they relate to others. Then I just copied that behavior. Pretend to be more outgoing, and you will become more outgoing.

–> Deal with the possibility of rejection. I asked myself what kind of person would be rude to someone who just came up to them and said hello, or politely joined into a conversation? Would I really even want to know them? Is this the kind of person whose opinion matters? And more importantly, which one of us is the one with the problem?

–> I can tell you is how I overcame my shyness. I literally forced myself to sit next to new people to introduce myself. After time, things got easier. One strategy for this “cure” is to do it in a roomful of people who you’ll never see again. That way, even if you do feel like you’ve screwed up, there’s no problem because you’ll never see them again.

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Q and A:

Hi,

I was just wondering at what ratio I should mix Primal Instinct with the Citrus and Musk oils I received. Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks,
DV

Hi DV,

I can’t give you any exact figures because of individual preferences in amount of fragrance, just keep in mind that you want to end up with approx 2-3 drops of Primal on you with an amount of e-oil that gives you the amount of fragrance you feel comfortable with. You can also mix up little batches and see how you like the resultant fragrance. The Primal will alter the e-oil smell significantly, so you need to experiment until you find something that smells good to you as well as the people you meet.

You can also check the pheromone Forum at:
http://love-scent.com/forum.html
for various user advice on the matter

Good luck,
Bruce Boyd
Pheromone News
love-scent.com
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Legal Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and therefore none of the information contained in this newsletter should be construed as medical advice. It is only my personal opinion based on research papers and books I have read on pheromones, my own personal experiences and those of others who have written to me.

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pheromones in Nature
Excerpts from a book by the new age medical guru, Dr. Deepak Chopra entitled: What is the True Nature of Reality? The Basics of Quantum Healing

On plant pheromones:
“A few years ago, scientists got interested in a group of hormones called pheromones that were produced by plants. So if you infect a plant, for example, with gypsy moth, the plants will give off hormones into the atmosphere called pheromones that immediately inform the rest of the forest that there’s gypsy moth around – be careful. And the rest of the forest will immediately make the appropriate antibodies to protect itself. A plant is aware. It’s got a mind. it informs the others, ‘This is what’s happening. Watch out!’

On insect pheromones:
“Insects communicate through pheromones too. You’ve seen termites build perfect columns in the dark with arches that meet at the top, perfect architectural designs. How do they do it? They communicate through pheromones. Sexual and mating behavior is also influenced through pheromones.

On mammalian pheromones:
“recently it’s been found that these pheromones in fact may also be the molecular substrate of our emotions. An experiment was done at Stanford, a particularly cruel experiment, where mice were taken and were given electric shocks. After a while the mice were removed from the room. Other mice are brought into the room and as soon they enter the room they panic. They release stress hormones and cortisol because they have inhaled the pheromones of fear.

On human pheromones:
“now it’s known that in fact for every single emotion that we have there is a counterpart, a molecular event that happens not only inside our body but in fact we release those pheromones as information substrates into the environment. So now when you say, ‘l went into this room and I felt that the atmosphere was really tense.’ That’s physiological. When you say, ‘I went to this holy shrine and I felt peace, love and compassion.’ That’s completely understandable from a physiological point of view. You say, ‘I don’t know what it is about this chap, but he certainly gives me the creeps.’ That’s also completely understandable.”
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THE FEBRUARY SURVEY:
Continuation of the war on shyness
Last month we surveyed practical day to day procedures for overcoming shyness in oneself in social situations. Well, this month I would like to see if we can come up with some ideas on how we can help OTHERS overcome their shyness in “real time” if you will, and this time, I would like to focus specifically on “boy meets girl” and “girl meets boy” shyness. Ladies, do you have any advice for other women on how to take the pressure off guys who you think might like to talk to you, and gentlemen, do you have any advice to men who would like to learn how to help ease tension in the women they are trying to get to know better?

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THIS MONTH’S QUESTION:
(slightly different for the two sexes this time)
Women: You see a guy at a party you do not know. You would like to meet him and you suspect he would like to meet you. Would you be able to approach him first? If not, what can you do to make it easier for him to approach you?
Men: What can you do to help put the woman you have just met at ease as you get to know each other?

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR AGE AND GENDER WHEN REPLYING!

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User Corner

Dear Bruce,
You will remember that you facilitated my search for information for a client of mine that was seeking libido restoration following several disfiguring surgeries. Her experience with wearing The Edge and Alter Ego in combination with an essential oil perfume were as follows:

(She feels that being well over fifty years of age made these responses that she SUBJECTIVELY RECORDED more significant than they might otherwise be. “I have always had a nice body, and was ‘oogled’ in the past, but it has been a number of years since that has ceased. This was a change.”)

She experienced:
1) Interested “looks” [from men she did not know]
2) Attracted “looks”
3) Men’s attention was “present”
4) She did not necessarily notice the feeling of testosterone (an unmistakable vibration, once experienced), but a feeling of genuine interest.
5)During love-making, she noticed an added sense of adventure, sensitivity, consciousness, arousal, and sensibility.
6) Her overall conclusion about pheromones was a positive one and she stated that she was glad that she had purchased the product.
S B (R.N.)
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