Today's quote.....Enjoy life now.This is not a dress rehearsal.
Unknown
So what more can I say than think about this quote and start living it.
Yesterday was my son's 30th birthday and all day I kept thinking was where did those 30 years go???? July 30th 1984 was a very special day for me. I fell in love at first sight on that day. There have been a lot of ups and downs in those 30 years. I would say my life right now is very good. I am enjoying life and want to continue that way. When I was in High School I was in a lot of plays and musicals. Loved it. The dress rehearsal was exciting but it was the day of the performance that was the most special and gave you the biggest rush. I loved to be on stage in front of an audience. Once you were on stage there was no stopping or going back. If you forgot a line, or someone missed their cue, you filled in as best you could and kept on going!!!! You can't go back in life either you have to keep moving forward. Sometimes you have to ad lib when it isn't going the way you planned it and that's OK. Sometimes ad lib turns out better than the original line!!!
We're heading into a long weekend. I and Bruce are heading up to cottage land to visit with family, friends and new friends!!! Really looking forward to making memories because that's what it's all about.
I will be out of commission for the next week. I'll be interacting with humans not technology.
See you again on August 09.
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Sunday, 27 July 2014
It's been a great but busy few days
Today's Quote.....Ask yourself this question.....Will this matter a year from now????
Unknown
This quote helps us keep things in perspective. Sometimes we get so caught up in the little details that we forget that a year from now this will not matter. What will matter a year from now is the time we spent with friends and family, the kind things we did for others, the new things we have learnt.
I have done a few things this week that will matter a year from now. We had my brother and sister in-law sleep over for 2 nights and we had good visit time, we had 3 of the kids over for meals, we played in a golf tournament and had a lot of fun, we had supper with friends last night and today I took a nutrition course. So time was spent making memories and educating myself. What a great week!!!!
This week's challenge....
Leave an, I love you and why, note on the pillow of your significant other, child, or parent.
Unknown
This quote helps us keep things in perspective. Sometimes we get so caught up in the little details that we forget that a year from now this will not matter. What will matter a year from now is the time we spent with friends and family, the kind things we did for others, the new things we have learnt.
I have done a few things this week that will matter a year from now. We had my brother and sister in-law sleep over for 2 nights and we had good visit time, we had 3 of the kids over for meals, we played in a golf tournament and had a lot of fun, we had supper with friends last night and today I took a nutrition course. So time was spent making memories and educating myself. What a great week!!!!
This week's challenge....
Leave an, I love you and why, note on the pillow of your significant other, child, or parent.
Monday, 21 July 2014
Another Great Weekend
Today's Quote......There isn't a person on earth who isn't beautiful while her or she is smiling and experiencing unadulterated joy.
Kristine Carlson
I hope all of you had a great week end experiencing unadulterated joy.
I had a great weekend taking by Reiki Course at Oriental Medical Care. I was a wonderful experience to be in that atmosphere for 2 days. I am looking forward to practicing Reiki treatments on myself and others and participating in the Reiki lifestyle.
So here is your Saturday Vegetable benefit
Brussels Sprouts
By age 70 one in every 2 women will likely suffer a painful fracture due to weak bones. By eating a 3 oz serving of Brussels sprouts several times a week, women can slash the risk by 30%. Brussels sprouts have phytochemicals that enhance the activity of the body's natural defence systems to protect against disease, including cancer. Scientists have also found that sulforaphane, a potent phytonutrient found in Brussels sprouts boosts the body's detoxification enzymes. They are a good source of fibre and folate and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta-carotene which are important for defending the body against infection and promoting supple glowing skin.
Enjoy your Brussels sprouts. They are good cut in half tossed in a bit of olive oil and roasted in the oven or steamed.
(taken from Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation by Andres Moritz)
Your weekly challenge is....
This week find time in each day to spend at least 10 minutes meditating/ thinking about where you would like to see yourself in the next year, either personally, career or making a home for yourself.
Kristine Carlson
I hope all of you had a great week end experiencing unadulterated joy.
I had a great weekend taking by Reiki Course at Oriental Medical Care. I was a wonderful experience to be in that atmosphere for 2 days. I am looking forward to practicing Reiki treatments on myself and others and participating in the Reiki lifestyle.
So here is your Saturday Vegetable benefit
Brussels Sprouts
By age 70 one in every 2 women will likely suffer a painful fracture due to weak bones. By eating a 3 oz serving of Brussels sprouts several times a week, women can slash the risk by 30%. Brussels sprouts have phytochemicals that enhance the activity of the body's natural defence systems to protect against disease, including cancer. Scientists have also found that sulforaphane, a potent phytonutrient found in Brussels sprouts boosts the body's detoxification enzymes. They are a good source of fibre and folate and an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and beta-carotene which are important for defending the body against infection and promoting supple glowing skin.
Enjoy your Brussels sprouts. They are good cut in half tossed in a bit of olive oil and roasted in the oven or steamed.
(taken from Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation by Andres Moritz)
Your weekly challenge is....
This week find time in each day to spend at least 10 minutes meditating/ thinking about where you would like to see yourself in the next year, either personally, career or making a home for yourself.
Friday, 18 July 2014
It's FRIDAY!!!
Today's Quote.....Some people think only intellect counts; knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantage and seize it.But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy.
Dean Koontz
Today and everyday, as you go through your day remember the important things....being kind caring positive....If you are thinking negative about someone catch yourself and think of at least one positive quality about that person. Be conscious of thinking before you speak and make sure what is coming out of your mouth is not negative or critical of anyone, including yourself. Don't but your self down!!! If a situation seems negative think about what is positive about it and don't get caught up in talking negative about the situation.
Have a great Friday.
Dean Koontz
Today and everyday, as you go through your day remember the important things....being kind caring positive....If you are thinking negative about someone catch yourself and think of at least one positive quality about that person. Be conscious of thinking before you speak and make sure what is coming out of your mouth is not negative or critical of anyone, including yourself. Don't but your self down!!! If a situation seems negative think about what is positive about it and don't get caught up in talking negative about the situation.
Have a great Friday.
Thursday, 17 July 2014
We all need a sense of humour
Today's Quote.... A person without a sense of humour is like a wagon without springs-jolted by every pebble in the road.
Henry Ward Beecher
So many things we do in life are more pleasant due to a sense of humour. At work we often say we couldn't do our job without a sense of humour and I am sure it is this way in a lot of work places. Often when I have been through a stressful situation with others I will bring up something funny that was observed, I can usually find something, and this relieves some of the tension. In dealing with my mother who dealt with depression and anxiety I would often make her laugh in situations and her response was usually "Oh Marlene" When dealing with her dementia near the end of her life my family members and I would often have to laugh at some of the situations, as, if you only saw the sadness of the situation it was much harder to deal with.
Having a sense of humour is so important. Look for things in your day that you can have a private giggle about or if there are people around share it with them so the happiness can get spread around.
Henry Ward Beecher
So many things we do in life are more pleasant due to a sense of humour. At work we often say we couldn't do our job without a sense of humour and I am sure it is this way in a lot of work places. Often when I have been through a stressful situation with others I will bring up something funny that was observed, I can usually find something, and this relieves some of the tension. In dealing with my mother who dealt with depression and anxiety I would often make her laugh in situations and her response was usually "Oh Marlene" When dealing with her dementia near the end of her life my family members and I would often have to laugh at some of the situations, as, if you only saw the sadness of the situation it was much harder to deal with.
Having a sense of humour is so important. Look for things in your day that you can have a private giggle about or if there are people around share it with them so the happiness can get spread around.
Wednesday, 16 July 2014
Every person comes into your life for a reason
Today's Quote.....Don't regret knowing the people that came into your life!
- Good people give you happiness
- Bad ones give you experience
- The worst ones give you lessons
- And the best one give you memories
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
Take chances
Today's Quote.....Taking no chances means wasting your dreams.
Unknown
This quote is soooo true. We all have dreams but often we get in the way of these dreams. We start to doubt ourselves thinking that we don't have what it takes to achieve these dreams or we will attempt our dream later and that later never comes. We are afraid to take the first step. One thing we need to remember is to always think positive. If a negative thought pops in, recognize it for what it is and flip to positive. Ex... Negative....I'll never have the money to do________Positive....I will put this much money towards it right now to get a start. Negative......I would never be able to do________ Positive......I am good at doing this part of what I need and I can continue to learn other things I need.
We also always need to be aware of who is being brought into our lives, where we are in our lives, what situations we are being put in and then we can see the how these all fit together to advance us. If a new person or situation comes in to your life ask 'I wonder why this person or situation is available to me right now?' Everything is life happens for a reason. When we start to question with a positive outlook we can see possibilities opening up.
So start writing down your dreams, whether it be a dream vacation, career, meeting someone and then start looking around you at what or who has been brought into your life to help you achieve that dream.
Have a great day.
Unknown
This quote is soooo true. We all have dreams but often we get in the way of these dreams. We start to doubt ourselves thinking that we don't have what it takes to achieve these dreams or we will attempt our dream later and that later never comes. We are afraid to take the first step. One thing we need to remember is to always think positive. If a negative thought pops in, recognize it for what it is and flip to positive. Ex... Negative....I'll never have the money to do________Positive....I will put this much money towards it right now to get a start. Negative......I would never be able to do________ Positive......I am good at doing this part of what I need and I can continue to learn other things I need.
We also always need to be aware of who is being brought into our lives, where we are in our lives, what situations we are being put in and then we can see the how these all fit together to advance us. If a new person or situation comes in to your life ask 'I wonder why this person or situation is available to me right now?' Everything is life happens for a reason. When we start to question with a positive outlook we can see possibilities opening up.
So start writing down your dreams, whether it be a dream vacation, career, meeting someone and then start looking around you at what or who has been brought into your life to help you achieve that dream.
Have a great day.
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