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Biz Tip: Reap the Rewards of Research

Purposeful Pathway Biz Tip: Reap the Rewards of Research

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Purposeful Pathway is a haven for faith-based entrepreneurs. Part of my mission as a Christian Business Coach is equipping heart-centered businesses with information that is practical, actionable and Scriptural.

The topic of this biz tip is reaping the rewards of research.

Once you have created crystal clear goals, your next step is to undertake your goals with understanding. This step involves performing the research to determine the strategies, techniques, skills, activities, processes and relationships that will allow you to reach your goals. Clarifying your goals and believing in God’s power to allow you to achieve your goals are both pivotal parts of the purposeful pathway. Yet targeted action must compliment the clarity.

Notice: this step is not about any action but rather targeted action. This step involves action that is laser-focused on your God-centered goals. Research thoroughly, therefore, how to achieve your goals such that your actions will be fully aligned with goal fulfillment.

As an example, a writer seeks to sell books. Although she writes very well, she will not get very far at all without researching the publishing and marketing process. In like manner, therefore, review your written goals and thoroughly research the skills you will need, the people you will need and the processes you will need to reach them.

This step in and of itself allows you to achieve more, as understanding your undertaking streamlines your activities to those specific to reaching your goals; this in turn yields a deeper joy, as the goals once in your mind and now on paper grow more and more feasible, more and more tangible, more and more real.

Scripture reminds us to “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) Ultimately, as you trust fully in Him, God Himself will lead you and endow you with divine understanding. Devote your goals, your every step, to His glory. Doing so will allow you to bear fragrant fruit and experience divine joy.

Purposeful Pathway Biz Assignment:

For each of the areas of life – spiritual, emotional, mental, vocational, financial, physical and relational – journal about the following:

What processes do I need to reach goals in this area of life?
With whom do I need to connect to reach goals in this area of life?
What skills must I learn to reach goals in this area of life?
What processes must I put in place to reach goals in this area of life?
What tools do I need to reach goals in this area of life?
What systems must I create to reach goals in this area of life?

What are some challenges and victories you have encountered in research?

How has research helped you in serving God, family, friends and clients?

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Interested in paving your own purposeful pathway? Contact Caroline Gavin via caroline@purposefulpathway.com for a Free Christian Business Coaching Consultation.

Apr 6, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

A Mother’s Love Letter

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Poem: Mother’s Love

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” ~ Psalm 127:3

Precious you are to me,

A gift from God above,

Child, you are my treasure,

One I will always love.

The moment you were born

Was love at first sight,

Glimmering from your eyes

Was warm gentle light.

You knew me instantly,

And surely I knew you;

Connected we are forever

No matter what you do.

So hold my hand, child,

Stay ever close to me,

Trust that your mother

Loves you eternally.

Should the rain fall,

I will shelter you in my arms,

Praying that my embrace

Comforts and warms.

Should you hurt yourself

Amidst your carefree play,

Know you can run to me

Any moment, any day.

Yet remember there is One

Who loves you more than I do;

Stay close to Jesus,

For so much He loves you.

When I cannot be there,

When the distance is great,

Your connection with Jesus

Nothing can separate.

You are never alone,

He is always by your side;

He will carry you, my child,

And tenderly guide.

He loved you before creation,

Before the first day and night,

So bask always in His love,

In His warm gentle light.

Yes, precious you are to me,

So keep your eyes fixed above;

Child, you are my treasure,

One I will always love.

How do you celebrate the children and the mothers in your life?

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Interested in paving your own purposeful pathway? Contact Caroline Gavin via caroline@purposefulpathway.com for a Free “Purposeful Pathway” Coaching Consultation.

Apr 5, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth 2 Comments

Heartfelt Praise

Heartfelt Praise for Heart-Centered Business Academy – and a Free Hair Care Guide!

The members of Heart-Centered Business Academy completed their seven-week journey! We enjoyed a fun and fruitful time during our travels!

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The Heart-Centered Business Academy will launch again later this year; but, if you are ready to enjoy the phenomenal transformation that comes in applying 7-Step Live on P.U.R.P.O.S.E. Process™ right now, I encourage you to enjoy the Heart-Centered Business Academy Home Study Program at the introductory price of $17.

Over 40 days you will walk through:

P – Preparation by clarifying goals
U – Understanding HOW to reach goals through dedicated research
R – Refining goals into smaller steps and daily action steps
P – Practicing goal-supporting habits (and weeding out those which are not)
O – stepping back to Overview periodically and adjust as necessary
S – Simplifying and Systematizing for maximized results
E – Enlisting others and gaining Excellence

The $17 investment is a fraction of the investment for the Heart-Centered Business Academy group coaching program, and this introductory price will end soon.

To learn more, read testimonials and register, visit

[Home Study] Heart-Centered Business Academy

Darlene Alexander of Pureity Hair Care www.bestwigsinsacramento.com shares her heartfelt praise for Heart-Centered Business Academy:

“Incredible!!! Caroline is an awesome coach! The Business Academy has helped me to set reasonable goals and to remain focused on those goals until they are accomplished. If you’re ready to move to the next level in your business, I highly recommend this academy.”

To learn more and read other testimonials, visit [Home Study] Heart-Centered Business Academy

Darlene has made powerful movement on her journey while being a part of the Academy. One of her projects has been an excellent Hair Care Guide. You can learn more about the Guide here:

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“We’ve been in business for almost five years, but it’s no other time than now that we believe we’ll make such a great impact on people’s lives whose looking for healthy and REAL hair care solutions. Although we as a company offer a hair care line called Pure’ity, a set of premium hypoallergenic shampoos and conditioners that bring incredible results for your hair, what good is just using hair products if you don’t have the knowledge on taking care of your own hair? You can simply put shampoo and conditioner into your hair weekly, but still have hair problems.

There are still many people having hair problems today. This is why we decided to provide a small but EFFECTIVE hair care guide. We’re very confident that it’ll help you to “Obtain Beautiful, Healthy Hair in 7 weeks or less.” It’s a small blueprint to your basic hair care needs, and is actually a sampler for you to read before you view our upcoming eBook, which will contain much more information.

The great thing about this guide, is that we’re giving this to you absolutely FREE!!! Also, just like all of our future hair care content, we plan to provide updates to this guide within the coming months. So through your feedback and shared results, we can work to improve this guide for future readers.

To sign up and receive your FREE Hair Care Guide today, just simply sign up through the link below, and start having the beautiful, healthy hair you deserve!!!

Click on this link to register and receive your FREE GUIDE to obtain beautiful, healthy hair TODAY!”

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Thank you, Darlene, for your heartfelt testimonial of Heart-Centered Business Academy, and may God’s blessings continue to abound to you!

Thank you, everyone, for traveling with me on this Purposeful Pathway!

Apr 3, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice on Purposeful Pathway Radio

Purposeful Pathway Radio is a haven for heart-centered entrepreneurs. It is a pathway on which to embrace God’s message of peace, love and joy. It is a journey in which faith and business gracefully intertwine. The guests on Purposeful Pathway Radio share not only heart-centered business tips but also inspiration from their journeys with Jesus.

I am excited that tomorrow, April 3rd, Joel Boggess will join the show!

With the heart of a teacher and the patience of a friend, Joel blends his educational experience together with a passion for helping others to realize their God-given potential. Joel will share powerful living concepts with us on Purposeful Pathway RADIO at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

So join us in the journey! The access details are below…

You can stream the conversation via http://PurposefulPathwayRADIO.com, or you can join the conversation by calling 347-677-0662.

As always, if you cannot join live, you can enjoy the archive!

http://PurposefulPathwayRADIO.com

May God bless you abundantly and always on your Purposeful Pathway!

Apr 2, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Harvesting from Good Habits

Heart-Centered Biz Tip: Harvesting from Good Habits

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Purposeful Pathway is a haven for heart-centered entrepreneurs. Part of my mission as a Christian Business Coach is equipping heart-centered businesses with information that is practical, actionable and Scriptural.

The topic of this biz tip is harvesting good fruit from good habits.

We are creatures of habit; God has wired this way, as habits are meant to be helpful. Our habits allow us to think far less about activities or sequences of activities; they thereby help us perform more efficiently.

Habits streamline processes that would otherwise take much more time, thought and energy. Yet, when our habits are not aligned with our goals, these otherwise helpful allies actually sabotage us.

By God’s grace, you can joyfully create habits that support your purpose; you can create habits that help you to act seamlessly upon those things which lead you to your goals. Practice daily the activities that will propel you to your goals and also weed out the habits do not support you. New habits do not take root overnight. The creation of new habits comes in the persistence of purposeful practice.

For example, you wish to write a book but seem to find no time for peaceful writing. You realize that getting up an hour earlier each day would allow you to enjoy that sacred space to write. Getting up an hour earlier each and every day to write, therefore, is a habit you must create. Doing so will initially disrupt your schedule; you may find yourself still feeling the need to stay up late at night as there is always one more thing to do (but, of course, staying up later makes it harder to get up in the morning). Expect this process of uprooting old habits and planting new habits to be uncomfortable and pray for the grace to grow through the discomfort.

Be excited in the fact that you are uncomfortable, as this discomfort is a great sign. It indicates you are growing and changing for the better.

Learn to be comfortable with – and to indeed embrace – discomfort. If achieving goals was an easy and comfortable process, everybody would achieve all their goals all the time. We ourselves must grow when our goals do. We become different when our targets do. Uncomfortable as this growth may be, it is highly beneficial.

Think about a time in which you were stretched and in which you grew favorably. Remember this time and write the details; use this memory to propel you during this time of purposeful practice.

It is the Holy Spirit who allows true transformation. Romans 12:2 reminds us to “not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Knowing your goals are God-centered, pray for the power of the Spirit to transform you and your habits from the inside out.

This practice yields higher achievement, as goal-supporting habits allow goals to be attained more quickly and easily; additionally, the pace and the ease in which you begin to reach your goals, the momentum gained and the God-honoring transformation together spring forth a divine joy.

What are some challenges and victories you have encountered in planting good habits and uprooting bad habits?

How have goal-supporting habits helped you in serving God, family, friends and clients?

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Interested in paving your own purposeful pathway? Contact Caroline Gavin via caroline@purposefulpathway.com for a Free Christian Business Coaching Consultation.

Apr 1, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

Beautiful Blessings

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Beautiful Blessings

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” ~ Ephesians 1:3

Beautiful blessings

All around me,

Beautiful blessings

For my eyes to see.

Beautiful blessings

In the flowers and trees,

Beautiful blessings

In the summer breeze.

Beautiful blessings

In rolling green hills,

Beautiful blessings

In mountains and rills.

Yes, beautiful blessings,

Here and all around;

Beautiful blessings

To us abound.

So thank you, O Lord,

For blessings You give,

Thank You, O Lord,

For this life to live.

Thank You, O Lord,

For Your Precious Son,

The most Beautiful Blessing

Is the Anointed One.

In the depths of His heart,

In the way He does pave,

In the graces He sheds,

Our souls He does save.

Yes, beautiful blessings

Jesus does share,

Beautiful blessings,

Sweet beyond compare.

So let my life

A beautiful blessing be;

Let all see You

When they see me.

Love and light

May I radiantly shine,

As I walk on His way,

His pathway divine.

And with rolling hills,

With flowers and trees,

With mountains and rills,

With the summer breeze,

I will sing of You,

Of all You mean to me;

You are my Beautiful Blessing

Now and eternally.

How do you celebrate Jesus’ beautiful blessings?

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~*~

Interested in paving your own purposeful pathway? Contact Caroline Gavin via caroline@purposefulpathway.com for a Free “Purposeful Pathway” Coaching Consultation.

Mar 30, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

LyonsLady Review of Purposeful Pathway

Karen Lyons reviews Purposeful Pathway

I am delighted and honored to share a recent review of Purposeful Pathway: Your Journey with Jesus by Karen Lyons of LyonsLady.

Karen Lyons: “I have to say I have truly been blessed by Caroline. Her writings are filled with so much love for God and encouragement for us. This book is no exception!!!

She has poured out her heart and soul by sharing such loving words.

She lifts up the Lord God on every page. There are no chapters but there are headings to each poem. Each poem is based on a theme and filled with the Love of God. I was blown away by each one as I read them! Caroline, you are surely a vessel from God to be an encourager and a sweet sister in Christ Jesus.”

You can read the full review at http://lyonslady.blogspot.com/p/reviews.html .

Karen, thank you from my heart, and may God bless you richly as you labor for Him!
I encourage all to visit Karen at her inspirational web site: http://lyonslady.blogspot.com/

Purposeful Pathway: Your Journey with Jesus is a forty-day poetic devotional designed to heighten the joy in your journey. I pray that the poetry strengthens your connection with the Lord, deepens your love for Him and fans the flame of the Spirit.

I invite you to read an interview with about the book at Tabers Truths: Christian Poetry Devotional Release

Enjoy also other Reader Reviews for Purposeful Pathway: Your Journey with Jesus:

Michael Fenton: “Such beautiful work! Caroline’s poetic words bring you closer and closer to Jesus with each and every word. The daily devotion is a great way to start the day and the message left is something that remains with you all day long. Though times are tough and frustration is all about this inspirational piece of work directs us to focus on what really is important in life. I would recommend this beautiful, inspirational piece of work to all!”

Ann Musico: “I have just begun reading this truly beautiful devotional in these weeks before Easter and I can say from what I’ve read so far, this is a wonderful tool to use in these next 40 days to draw even closer to Jesus. Caroline’s poetry is not only lyrical and beautiful, but deeply spiritual and insightful. You will not only enjoy each day’s poetic devotion, you will carry its truth with you all throughout the day and find you have been focused on Jesus effortlessly! I thoroughly and wholeheartedly recommend you buy one for yourself and one as a gift for someone you love.”

Rob Clinton: “This book is such a magical and elegant masterpiece. Caroline’s poetic creativity is an absolute manifestation of God throughout all of her writing, as she truly brings the love of Christ to life. I’m almost without words, but will definitely be going back and including this as part of my daily inspirational reminders and devotionals. This is must read and devotional for all people of faith. If you don’t know Christ, then let this be your excuse to begin that journey.”

Carole Simone: “This book has been such an inspiration! The poetry is so well written and flows with such grace that it’s a pleasure to any reader. It is a reminder of the Love of God and brings such a comfort of His True Peace. All of us need this uplifting Truth! This book makes a wonderful daily devotional to meditate on during the day. I’d highly recommend this book to all and anyone is on their Journey with the Lord Jesus!”

Kim Hall: “Caroline’s poetry touches the heart and refreshes the soul as she pours out a message of comfort and love, and hope and joy from the Lord. Her deep love for Christ is evident as she invites you to grow a deeper and more fulfilling relationship with Him, wherever you are on your path. I encourage you to take time to refill at the proverbial well by visiting Caroline at Purposeful Pathway today – and by taking the 40-Day Journey with Jesus!”

Ann-Sophie Reinhardt: “Caroline writes with such beauty and grace that you’ll inhale her words. Even as a non-believer I was captured by her writing and enjoyed the journey she put me on. It’s a book that makes you think, reflect and wonder. Purposeful Pathway is a book that you’ll love and that you’ll read through over and over again. I’m glad I read it and have definitely been enriched by it.”

Lisa Keva: “My whole FAMILY has been blessed by this book. Who knew that you could use a book of Jesus-centered poetry as a personal AND family devotional?

Embark, dear Christian, on a journey

An inspiring journey of forty days

Growing ever closer to our Lord

Ever more aligned with His ways

On this 40 days of renewal and growth, the author takes you through the topics of love, commitment, truth, forgiveness, children and much more directing you in the right paths.This book of poetry will help focus your thoughts on Jesus. His life, His ministry and how He would want us to walk out our purpose in this life.”

Read more of Lisa’s review at:Purposeful Pathway: Your Journey with Jesus – Book Review

You can purchase your own copy of Purposeful Pathway: Your Journey with Jesus in e-book version at http://www.lulu.com/shop/caroline-gavin/purposeful-pathway/ebook/product-20032125.html or in full-color print at www.tinyurl.com/PurposefulPathwayAmazon.

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Interested in working one-on-one with the Caroline? Contact her at caroline@purposefulpathway.com for a free “Boost my Business” Coaching consultation. Join the journey – and travel the Pathway of Purpose!

Mar 28, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

I Offer All

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I Offer All to You

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” ~ Romans 12:1-2

Every fiber of my being,

Every part of me,

Every thought I conjure,

Every sight I see,

Every step I take,

Every place I go,

Everything I desire,

Everything I know,

Every song I sing,

Every treasure I savor,

Every victory and trial,

Every blessing and favor,

All these I sacrifice,

All these I offer to You,

Yes, to give all I am

Is what I desire to do.

How can I do less

When all to me You give?

How can I do less

Than for You to live?

So every tear I shed,

Every smile I make,

Every laugh I release,

Every step I take,

Everything I am,

Everything I will be,

Everything I desire,

I offer all to Thee.

Without You I am nothing,

With You I have everything,

So for You, my Jesus,

This life song I sing.

I need only to glimpse

At Your Cross on Calvary

To remember how much

You mean to me.

So every step I take,

Every place I go,

Everything I desire,

Everything I know,

Every fiber of my being,

Every part of me,

I offer all to You, Jesus,

My Reason to be.

~*~

How do you offer your all to Jesus?

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Interested in paving your own purposeful pathway? Contact Caroline Gavin via caroline@purposefulpathway.com for a Free “Purposeful Pathway” Coaching Consultation.

Mar 27, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Purpose, Passion, Poetry and a Pathway

Caroline Gavin shares Purpose, Passion, Poetry and a Pathway

I am excited that tomorrow, March 27th, I will share the fifth part of the series titled “Purpose, Passion, Poetry and a Pathway.”

I encourage you to listen to the first four shows of this series. You can find these shows in the archives at www.PurposefulPathwayRadio.com with the dates of October 26th, December 12th, January 9th and February 13th.

Tomorrow I will continue to share an overview of the 7-step Live-on-PURPOSE Process, a powerful process for goal-setting, goal-getting and creating more joy.

I will close out with a poetry reading.

The steps we review will equip you to gain momentum on your purposeful pathway.

As a continuation from the last show, you will learn the seventh step as well as the overview of all steps of the seven powerful and practical steps for not only achieving more but also experiencing deeper joy.

So join me in the journey Wednesday the 27th from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

I look forward to seeing you on the Pathway!

The access details are below…

You can stream the conversation via http://PurposefulPathwayRADIO.com, or you can join the conversation by calling 347-677-0662.

As always, if you cannot join live, you can enjoy the archive!

http://PurposefulPathwayRADIO.com

May God bless you during this Holy Week…and always on your Purposeful Pathway!

Mar 26, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

Holy Week Poem: Calvary

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Holy Week Poem: Calvary

“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” ~ 1 Peter 2:24

The skies are gray,

The thunder roars,

From the crying heavens

The rain downpours,

For here on Calvary,

There on the tree,

You, O Lamb of God,

Bleed now for me.

My heart quavers

To behold this bitter sight,

On this Good Friday

Dark as the night.

A crown of thorns

Pierces Your head,

From every inch of flesh

Your blood is shed.

I shudder to realize

This is all for my sin;

In Your blood, my Savior,

New life does begin.

With eyes of compassion,

Shining through the pain,

You whisper, “Forgive them,”

Time and time again.

How can it be

That You pray for me too?

How can it be, my Jesus?

How can it be true?

Were I the only one

Upon this very earth,

You would die for me

That I would know rebirth.

So before Your Cross,

I kneel in adoration;

Tears I shed to witness

The cost of my salvation.

With eyes of shining love

You look down upon me;

“Do not fear, My child,

For I lead you to eternity.”

“Do not shed tears,

For You will see Me rise;

I will wipe away

Every tear from your eyes.”

“Into my Father’s hands

My Spirit I commit;

Through My Cross, child,

For Heaven you are fit.”

My own cross I will carry

Faithfully beside You;

To serve You, my Jesus,

I promise forever to do.

Though the skies are gray,

And I feel the thunder roar,

Though from my eyes

The teardrops now pour,

My heart is aflame

By love You have for me;

Sweeter love I know not

Than here on Calvary.

Yes, on this Good Friday,

On every day I shall live,

I give You all, my Jesus,

As all for me You give.

~*~

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Interested in paving your own purposeful pathway? Contact Caroline Gavin via caroline@purposefulpathway.com for a Free “Purposeful Pathway” Coaching Consultation.

Mar 25, 2013 By Caroline Gavin Spiritual Growth 7 Comments

Biz Tip: Reap the Rewards of Research

Purposeful Pathway Biz Tip: Reap the Rewards of Research

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A Mother’s Love Letter

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Poem: Mother’s Love

Heartfelt Praise

Heartfelt Praise for Heart-Centered Business Academy – and a Free Hair Care Guide!

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Finding Your Voice

Finding Your Voice on Purposeful Pathway Radio

Harvesting from Good Habits

Heart-Centered Biz Tip: Harvesting from Good Habits

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Beautiful Blessings

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Beautiful Blessings

LyonsLady Review of Purposeful Pathway

Karen Lyons reviews Purposeful Pathway

I Offer All

I Offer All to You

Purpose, Passion, Poetry and a Pathway

Caroline Gavin shares Purpose, Passion, Poetry and a Pathway

Holy Week Poem: Calvary

Holy Week Poem: Calvary

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