SubscribeI gotta admit sometimes I do LOVE memes. Yes, there are too many and you have to pick and choose. But then times come around like this where I get to answer the call of 2 Memes at once. Yesterday I was tagged for the A-Z Challenge (26 facts people don’t know about you from A-Z) by Simon from The Secret of Life. About an hour later I was tagged by Liara Covert of Dream Builders for the “Reveal 7 Random Facts about Yourself Meme“. Thank you Simon and Liara for the tags. Since I love word games so much I have decide to turn the alphabet one into a rhyming poem…. Liara I know you only asked for 7 — but here are 26 random facts you…
Read the rest of this postArchive for January, 2008
How to Stay in Love and Help it Grow
On January - 30 - 2008
We all know it is pretty easy to fall in love. The rush of passion and connection you feel with the other person makes it impossible to stop yourself if you are truly falling. But after years of a relationship how do you keep that love alive and healthy? How can you nurture the relationship and let it heal, support and enliven you instead of letting the pressures of life stress out both people involved pushing you further apart? In July, Ray and I will celebrate 11 years of marriage and we knew each other for 2 years prior to our wedding. Our marriage is stronger now than ever and I would like to share ways in which we make sure we keep falling more in love.
MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF
Find things you
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Read the rest of this postPharmaceutical Companies Spend Double on Ads than they do on Research
On January - 28 - 2008
I was not surprised when I read the latest study by Marc-André Gagnon and Joel Lexchin saying that Pharmaceutical Companies spent twice on advertising than they did on research last year but it nevertheless sickened me. Maybe it’s too fresh in my mind, the way my doctors used to try and get me to “try this new drug” or “that new drug” for pain, sleep and depression (even though I was not depressed). Funnily enough they were usually the ones being advertised on TV at the same time (Oh those relaxing Lunesta commercials…). Maybe I am annoyed because I rarely decide to watch TV and now I cannot even relax for one show because of the non-stop drug ads. Perhaps I am upset because I thought that the point of a pharmaceutical company was to actually research cures
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Read the rest of this postReading and a GREAT Recommendation — Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
On January - 23 - 2008
Reading has always been a hobby of mine. My father taught me how to read when I was 2 years old and I have loved it ever since. 36 years later I cannot even begin to count the number of books I have read. If I had to estimate I would guess thousands. I have mentioned how WHAT I have been reading has changed dramatically since I began my healing process. I used to read hardboiled detective novels with tons of violence and then there were the headlines that always sucked me in on the internet or in newspapers. It is very important you are cognizant of WHAT you are reading and how it affects you. I touched on this in my post “Is the media you are surrounding yourself with hurting or helping you?” and I give
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Read the rest of this postThank you Edward Mills — Vision Board Results
On January - 22 - 2008
Thanks so much to Edward Mills at Evolving Times! Not only did you inspire me to actually MAKE a vision board but I am lucky enough to have won your contest as well! Please go check out the entries and results of Edward’s Vision Board Invitational. There were truly amazing ones and they do make for good motivation and inspiration to do one of your own. I made mine with friends and my kids and had a great time doing it. Edward also includes lots of great posts telling you different ways to make a vision board. Thanks Edward, I really look forward to doing the Simpleology Courses and am very grateful for winning.
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When the Student is Ready — the Teacher Will Come
On January - 22 - 2008
I have heard the above quote so many times in my life and at least ten times in the last week. Okay Universe — I am listening and this is a WONDERFUL topic for me — thank you! This quote is so true and I love reflecting back on how this was integral in my healing. It continues to be true and a part of my growth. As I learn more I become more open and the opportunities to keep receiving knowledge continue to present themselves from various “teachers”.
While ill I was resentful, felt “why me”, was a victim of my illnesses and I let myself be defined by my illnesses. I was Jenny — “the chronically ill and chronically in pain mommy”. I THOUGHT I was helping myself by going to forums to learn
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Read the rest of this postPrescription Drugs Are Dangerous — Time to Look At Alternative Methods to Heal
On January - 16 - 2008
I was saddened when I read the latest featured article on Dr. Mercola’s site but at the same time was very happy to see the issue over the dangers of prescription drugs finally getting the publicity it so urgently needs. This country has gotten very used to popping a pill whenever anything feels a little out of whack with their body instead of investigating WHY they feel that way. Dr. Christopher Kent wrote a wonderful article, “Recreational Drugs are FAR Less Likely to Kill You Than Prescribed Drugs” that I HIGHLY recommend everyone read!
While I wrote a post, “Prescription Drugs Numb Pain but DO Not Heal Pain“, I think the above article goes WAY deeper into the dangers of relying on one doctor’s opinion
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Read the rest of this postTime — Are you Making the Most out of Yours?
On January - 15 - 2008
I was guilty for SO long of saying “but there’s no time”. I still struggle with it but have to say I have gotten a whole lot better after finishing Tim Ferriss’ “The Four Hour Workweek“. It also helps having gentle reminders from the audio-book version of “The Secret“. Time Management was my resolution for 2008. Now I am fine tuning EXACTLY WHAT that means and how I can use it to make time for my work, my family and friends and most importantly my physical and mental well-being because without that I am no good to anyone else!I have “The Secret” on audio on my IPOD. I usually use the IPOD shuffle option in the car so I never know what songs, podcasts or audios will come on.
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