The banana tree has been considered the evergreen tree of plenty for generations. On an auspicious day, married women of the bride's family perform a puja of a full-grown plantain tree before it to one of the posts of the marriage canopy. Festoons of mango leaves are also ties. This function is called Pandhakaal. In most South Indian and Bengali weddings, food is served on banana leaves.

Among Bengali's, when the bride enters the home of her in laws, she is blessed with 'dhan and durba' through which prosperity and fertility are sought for her. The ceremony is called 'Bou Baran'. In the northeastern state of Tripura, a tribal community called the Tripuris has a ceremony called the 'Kaksunga' that takes place in the bride's house. Family enders sit together with two pots of rice beer and two lit earthen oil lamps. They bless the couple thrice and then drink the beer.

You most likely have a depreciation schedule, and are probably figuring that's where you'll access that list. But consider that the rule of thumb by most CFOs and CPAs is to expense items valued at less than $500. How many items are owned by your company that have a price tag of under $500; are they documented?

The truth is you do not have to "do" anything to force change. You can use your consciousness to connect with your being, and to what you want and feel, and why. Then, like putting the ceiling Lights into the water, you can bring all your wants, needs, and feelings into the Light without suppressing anything. Give yourself permission to be accepting and loving to all your parts and from that place everything else will come together. You may find you stop needing what never served you, or that you start moving away from negative habits and behaviors... You may stop needing "coins" and other "things" of the world to fill or "pollute" your cup.

Whether you're planning a small team building retreat or a massive corporate launch party, or business meeting, you can work with your event production manager to create an event that is environmentally friendly. Not only is the practice great for the planet, it's also great for your organization's reputation and brand!

She also found a black acrylic stand to display the jewelry on; this made the pieces stand out and gave them a classy look.