http://www.ted.com/talks/
LOVE the term anonymous extraordinaries. Give a hug to the anonymous extraordinaries in your life today...I mean, it is that thankful time of year and all.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Anonymous Extraordinaries
Totally worth watching for the whole 12 minutes.
http://www.ted.com/talks/
LOVE the term anonymous extraordinaries. Give a hug to the anonymous extraordinaries in your life today...I mean, it is that thankful time of year and all.
http://www.ted.com/talks/
LOVE the term anonymous extraordinaries. Give a hug to the anonymous extraordinaries in your life today...I mean, it is that thankful time of year and all.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Captain's Log 00112111
Off to a good start. Full 20 minute cleansing yoga AND Mount Laundry movement.
Good thing. It's Oreo Cookie Day!
Now...if I can just find time to study for my test today....AGH! Go to my center, go to my center.
Good thing. It's Oreo Cookie Day!
Now...if I can just find time to study for my test today....AGH! Go to my center, go to my center.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Dear Kind Creative Executive
I was in your store the other day, and feeling a little glum, I must admit. Trying not to cry in front of the cash register lady (who is very nice, I think you might want to give her a raise) and I saw this incredibly nice note that you left. I can't tell you how happy that made me. See, I've been down on my luck a bit lately. A nasty divorce left me bankrupt, alone with 2 kiddos, forced to move due to foreclosure on my family home and now in an attempt to start anew, I am back in school, and therefore broke, living on borrowed money. So, I could really use the following:
A cabana boy who delivers coffee to me every morning. I think if just this could happen, then all would be right in my world.
Thank you again for your kind note.
Most Sincerely,
Struggling Student
p.s. Could you please make sure the cabana boy is comfortable not wearing clothes? We are nudists.
Backseat Chatter
"Uh oh. Mom's stopping the car."
I was completely HORRIFIED at the way my kiddos were talking to each other on our way home today. So instead of vociferously reminding them of the "appropriate" way to talk to each other, I charged my screaming monkeys with a task upon arrival at home.
"Write 5 things that you like about the other person. We will discuss the lists when everyone is done and sitting quietly at the kitchen table."
The remaining ride home became a competition of who could say the nicest thing, which was an absolute joy to listen to. These were the final lists:
Turner:
1. She is funny.
2. She is reliable.
3. She helps me.
4. She plays with me.
5. She makes me laugh.
Quincy:
1. He is funny.
2. He is playful.
3. He is nice.
4. He is huggable.
5. He is loveable.
HOLY smokes! Do you know, for the rest of the night everyone got along? The power of positive.
I was completely HORRIFIED at the way my kiddos were talking to each other on our way home today. So instead of vociferously reminding them of the "appropriate" way to talk to each other, I charged my screaming monkeys with a task upon arrival at home.
"Write 5 things that you like about the other person. We will discuss the lists when everyone is done and sitting quietly at the kitchen table."
The remaining ride home became a competition of who could say the nicest thing, which was an absolute joy to listen to. These were the final lists:
Turner:
1. She is funny.
2. She is reliable.
3. She helps me.
4. She plays with me.
5. She makes me laugh.
Quincy:
1. He is funny.
2. He is playful.
3. He is nice.
4. He is huggable.
5. He is loveable.
HOLY smokes! Do you know, for the rest of the night everyone got along? The power of positive.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Hah! Right. Exercise.
My exercise regime is comprised of a fairly intense daily program designed for me personally so that I may achieve my fitness goal... Which is to look a little bit less like the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man and a little more like Cameron Diaz.
Monday: Throw Mount Laundry from bed to floor. Good for arms, and if motivated, stomach.
Tuesday: Chase 6 year old around house 6 times holding long sleeve shirt that must be put on. Good for cardio, arms and vocal chords.
Wednesday: Rake leaves, jump in pile with kiddos. Repeat. Good for sanity.
Thursday: 20 minutes of "cleansing" yoga routine...wonder.. is it one minute cleanse takes away one glass of wine? Good for all things, except wallet, because due to cleanse, it is now acceptable to buy more wine.
Friday: ummmmm....it's Friday!
Saturday: Squeeze glutes while trucking monkeys around from one sports event to the other. Good way to get a JLo butt....NO! Wait! I am trying to channel Cameron. Crap. Gotta change that one. Maybe it was squeeze and release the steering wheel so that my arms will look like Cameron's?
Sunday: Roll out of bed onto Mount Laundry, pick up and throw back on bed. Good for arms, stomach and maybe one day, I will find a pair of (GDit) matching socks!
Monday: Throw Mount Laundry from bed to floor. Good for arms, and if motivated, stomach.
Tuesday: Chase 6 year old around house 6 times holding long sleeve shirt that must be put on. Good for cardio, arms and vocal chords.
Wednesday: Rake leaves, jump in pile with kiddos. Repeat. Good for sanity.
Thursday: 20 minutes of "cleansing" yoga routine...wonder.. is it one minute cleanse takes away one glass of wine? Good for all things, except wallet, because due to cleanse, it is now acceptable to buy more wine.
Friday: ummmmm....it's Friday!
Saturday: Squeeze glutes while trucking monkeys around from one sports event to the other. Good way to get a JLo butt....NO! Wait! I am trying to channel Cameron. Crap. Gotta change that one. Maybe it was squeeze and release the steering wheel so that my arms will look like Cameron's?
Sunday: Roll out of bed onto Mount Laundry, pick up and throw back on bed. Good for arms, stomach and maybe one day, I will find a pair of (GDit) matching socks!
Hold on to this one...
Every once in awhile a grouping of words can hit right through to my soul. Individually the words are plain, ordinary, but when put together they lead to inspiration. I just discovered this quote while doing some research. I think we all need to print this quote. Hang it on the frig, bathroom mirror, steering wheel...wherever you will see it, read it, OWN it. Daily.
Nelson Mandela says, “Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Nelson Mandela says, “Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
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