Archive for September, 2009

Hey, Smarty Pants…

What are you going to learn more about this week?

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Remember…

Love and friendship are two things that should remain uncomplicated by obligation.
Do the right things because they are worth honoring and protecting and not with a sense of duress.

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You Had Better Believe It!

Your talent and worth are not determined by this economy.
Keep doing what you are doing.
Stay focused and strong.
Hone your talents.
Nurture your soul.
You’re going to get through this.

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Isn’t It Funny…

That just as you are about to give up and walk away, the phone rings and its opportunity calling?

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Open Your Eyes…

To the possibilities of your life.

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You Are Lovely

Just thought you ought to know.

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A Fresh Start

The sun and moon are still on the same schedule,
But the day is new,
and the slate is clean.
Take a moment and plan out what you want to experience,
think about being the best you can be,
and put a little effort into yourself and your life.
You are worth the investment.

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Take Only What’s Truly Yours

It can be so hard not to take certain brush-off’s and criticisms to heart but it’s sometimes helpful to remember that much of what is thrown our way are projections and assumptions and have very little (nothing) to do with who we are, our talents or our worth. 
Keep an open mind and change what needs to [...]

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Remember…

No one can stop you if you really want it and you’re willing to focus and work for it.

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Take a Moment…

Think about the people who love you.
Think about the people you love.
Think about the  experiences you have.
Think about the ways in which you impact the experiences of others.
Think about the dreams you have.
Think about the ways you can make them come true.
Reflect on the way you have spent your days.
How would you like to spend [...]

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Be Who You Want To Be

When we are humble and open,
when we walk away from ego and hurt,
Change can happen.
And when it does,
it can be profound.
Zebras may not change their stripes,
but we are not Zebras.

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What’s Really Important. (?)

Sitting in front of the ocean, watching the sunrise, I took a deep breath and thought to myself, “The things that we make so important are not all that important at all, are they?”
Love.
Life.
Health.
Connection.
Experience.
Kindness.

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This Weekend…

Find a little time to connect with yourself.
Do the things you truly want to do.
Sort through your thoughts.
Take a moment and read some of your life’s back chapters.
Never forget that you are more than who you are to others.
More than your job.
Far more than you think you are.

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A Reminder

The world is so big,
bigger than anything that is intimidating you,
bigger than anything they say,
or anything they do.

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Try It!

The next time a stressful situation presents itself, see it as an exciting challenge instead of a daunting setback.  Think of all of the ways you can attack it and work through it and give yourself kudos for your creativity and resourcefulness along the way.
See how it works out for you.
You never know…you might be [...]

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Graciousness

How will you carry yourself?
What standards will you hold yourself to?
How will you flash your “Jackie-O” the next time you are faced with a tantrum-inducing situation?
How you react is often more important than what it is that you are reacting to.

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Compassion

Give it.
Receive it.
Cherish it.

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OK, Seriously…

How cool is this place!?
I just found it and I am going tonight.  How could I not?

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Re-Write Your Romantic Reality and Create Your Own “Happily Ever After”

 
 
 
 
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Dog Becomes Loving Mommy To an Abandoned Piglet

If this doesn’t make your heart swell up, nothing will.  Absolutely adorable!

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Great Piece

James Grant’s piece,  From Bear to Bull makes a great point about the unreliability of expert claims when it comes to the economy.
What do you think?
For those of you unfamiliar with the terms, “Bull” and “Bear”  click herefor an explanation.

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How Will You Be Wonderful Today?

How will you keep calm?
How will you make someone feel accepted?
How will you be honest when it is easier to lie?
How will allow someone else to shine?
How will you lift up the soul of another?
How will you let go of thoughts that corrode your mind?
How will you be grateful?
How will you grow?
How will you water [...]

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What is it that you are really after?

Cheap thrills or something lasting?
Fame or respect?
Revenge or forgiveness?
Creation or admiration?
Fire or water?
Sun or rain?

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Fear

Less

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Let Us Use Our Ears, Our Lips and Our Tongue Wisely

     
“A wicked doer give heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
-Proverbs 17:4

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You Decide Now

You are not a child.
You are not at the mercy of those around you.
You are not riding in the passenger seat.
You’re at the wheel.
You choose.
 
Give yourself a chance to soar.
Protect your right to a peaceful, honest and serene lifestyle.
Believe in yourself.
Honor yourself.
Trust yourself.
Respect yourself.
 
You have choices.
You have chances.

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Something We Don’t Often Think About

I’ve just received an email from a friend in China  who mentioned how “out-of-the-loop” because she cannot log onto Facebook (it has been banned).
I post this as a reminder to all of us to appreciate and respect our freedoms.

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Mackenzie Phillips Confesses Painful Secret

I am not too sure if you have read about Mackenzie Phillips and what she has revealed about her deeply inappropriate relationship with her father (be warned, it’s more than a little disturbing) but I wanted to post about it and ask all of you what you think about her sharing this?  There are some [...]

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First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage (?) Then Comes Enrique Jr. In a Baby Carriage.

Enrique has come by to explain the rumor that Anna is pregnant!
If it is true, I wish them the very best!

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Know the Difference…

between “defeat” and “defeated”.

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