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Simplicity Quote of the Week
Adventure is worthwhile.
Amelia Earhart
Talk about inspiration. The first time Amelia Earhart saw a plane,at age 10, she was not impressed, stating, "It looked not at all interesting." But, at 20, she saw a stunt-flying exhibition and so it began for her. Earhart tried something new everytime she went back up. There was always a record to break, a challenge to meet.
What will you do this week to get out there and try something new, live life to it's fullest?
For more info about Amelia Earhart, click below.
http://www.ameliaearhart.com/about/index.php/
Have a wonderful week and remember to make the moment happen!
Maria
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Inspirational Quote of the Week
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Touch seems to be as essential as sunlight.
Diane Ackerman
Look for the opportunity to add touch to your life. Whether you are remembering to hug loved ones or put a hand on a shoulder of someone you care about. Reach out and you will both give and receive a powerful tool for strengthening all of us.
Remember to make the moment happen!
Maria
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Touch seems to be as essential as sunlight.
Diane Ackerman
Look for the opportunity to add touch to your life. Whether you are remembering to hug loved ones or put a hand on a shoulder of someone you care about. Reach out and you will both give and receive a powerful tool for strengthening all of us.
Remember to make the moment happen!
Maria
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Remembering September 11th with Heroism, Not Hatred
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What the world needs now, more than ever before, are every day heroes who are ready, willing and able to make a difference.
Greg Hickman
Today
Today is a somber day for our country. Today is the day we remember a terrible tragedy, our worst ever. I remember the terror I felt that morning, knowing my husband had left for a “red eye” flight only hours before the planes hit. It took hours for me to reach him and find out he had reached L.A. safely. When I think of September 11th, I take away two things. The first is the tremendous power and cost of hatred. Anger, rage, hatred are commanding but destructive emotions. Most of us don’t understand the level of hatred those terrorists felt toward Americans, but we do understand anger, rage and hatred. Sometimes we let those emotions flow through us and the result is almost always destructive, whether through scathing words sent to a loved one, aggressive driving, or even the destruction we create by holding those powerful feelings inside and letting them brew. My first thought today is to, on today of all days, let your anger go. Look for the moments and thoughts that tend to get the best of you. Steer away from those thoughts for today. In honor of our lost citizens, have no part of anger today.
My second take away from September 11th is the power of heroism. We all saw and heard the incredible stories of heroism throughout the months following 9/11. Flight 93, firefighter and police heroism, individuals facing their inevitable deaths with dignity, citizens doing the impossible, risking their own lives to save or assist a stranger. Heroism is as powerful, if not more so, than hatred, because it comes from a sense of aiding others at cost to the self. Those heroic acts were about helping, healing, saving others knowing there was no personal benefit. Heroism is about doing the right thing, even if there is a cost for doing it. Heroism doesn’t have to be taking over a hijacked plane, though. It can be giving a donation when it hurts. Heroism can be saying a kind word to the coworker you can’t stand because they are in pain. Heroism is woven through the calendar days of American history. There is no act of heroism too small, just moments waiting for us to act. On this day of remembrance, I ask that each of us look deep, to step away from the seductive destruction of anger, and, instead, look for small moments of heroism, little acts that reach beyond ourselves and touch the world around us. On today of all days, each of us could benefit from a moment of heroism, whether we are giving it or receiving it.
Best to all of you today and always.
Maria
What the world needs now, more than ever before, are every day heroes who are ready, willing and able to make a difference.
Greg Hickman
Today
Today is a somber day for our country. Today is the day we remember a terrible tragedy, our worst ever. I remember the terror I felt that morning, knowing my husband had left for a “red eye” flight only hours before the planes hit. It took hours for me to reach him and find out he had reached L.A. safely. When I think of September 11th, I take away two things. The first is the tremendous power and cost of hatred. Anger, rage, hatred are commanding but destructive emotions. Most of us don’t understand the level of hatred those terrorists felt toward Americans, but we do understand anger, rage and hatred. Sometimes we let those emotions flow through us and the result is almost always destructive, whether through scathing words sent to a loved one, aggressive driving, or even the destruction we create by holding those powerful feelings inside and letting them brew. My first thought today is to, on today of all days, let your anger go. Look for the moments and thoughts that tend to get the best of you. Steer away from those thoughts for today. In honor of our lost citizens, have no part of anger today.
My second take away from September 11th is the power of heroism. We all saw and heard the incredible stories of heroism throughout the months following 9/11. Flight 93, firefighter and police heroism, individuals facing their inevitable deaths with dignity, citizens doing the impossible, risking their own lives to save or assist a stranger. Heroism is as powerful, if not more so, than hatred, because it comes from a sense of aiding others at cost to the self. Those heroic acts were about helping, healing, saving others knowing there was no personal benefit. Heroism is about doing the right thing, even if there is a cost for doing it. Heroism doesn’t have to be taking over a hijacked plane, though. It can be giving a donation when it hurts. Heroism can be saying a kind word to the coworker you can’t stand because they are in pain. Heroism is woven through the calendar days of American history. There is no act of heroism too small, just moments waiting for us to act. On this day of remembrance, I ask that each of us look deep, to step away from the seductive destruction of anger, and, instead, look for small moments of heroism, little acts that reach beyond ourselves and touch the world around us. On today of all days, each of us could benefit from a moment of heroism, whether we are giving it or receiving it.
Best to all of you today and always.
Maria
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Political Unity: Where Left Meets Right
It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.
Winston Churchill
Ahh, politics. Here we are, closing in on November and things are heating up. This is a close race and, quite frankly, I could clear a room with my ramblings about the candidates. The latest name on the docket is little known Palin. All the republicans are saying, “She’s got more experience than Obama and Biden.” And then all the democrats are saying, “This is an insult to the Hilary voters.” Yipes. There’s so much spin, I can’t see straight. I must say, I am getting excited just thinking about it.
I mean, it was not so long ago that you had to stoke most of us with a poker to get some political conversation going. Of course, the stakes are higher now, with war and a funky economy. But, left or right, as things continue to heat up, I will say this.
We are all watching, talking, and, yes, arguing about this race. Record voters are out and about. All kinds of people are crossing party lines. This is good and this is America! How great is that?! I say, go for it! Debate away! Connect to what is happening in our country and what your decision could mean for your future. But remember…..
We might be right, we might be left. There is one thing we should all remember on and even before election night. We Americans are more alike than different. Sometimes we get caught up in those differences. But, much as I love a debate, the differences our liberals and conservatives tussle over are small in the big picture of our beautiful planet.
So, debate away and enjoy the excitement of this political race. But as you do, when you feel a pang of anger at your neighbor for bashing your candidate or a twinge of irritation when you are behind a rather annoying bumper sticker….consider this…..
All Americans share some values:
We believe in the inherent value of the individual. We believe our individual thoughts and actions, hopes and dreams, have their own value and place in society. Think of the issues that arose with China during the Olympics. Not all cultures value the individual.
We believe we all deserve to be equal. Democrats and republicans sometimes don’t agree on how to make that happen, but we agree on equality.
We believe in the power of the individual. We believe, here in America, that we can make the life we want to have. Some of us have more than others, more advantage, more education, but ultimately, anything is possible here.
We believe in reaching out. Yes, in different ways. But give an American a tragedy and, hands down, you will witness acts of heroism and kindness over all other.
So, I really can’t be quiet when it comes to politics and I am glad so many other American’s can’t either. But, if we can remember that we are far more alike than different, that our diversity of thought isn’t as much as it seems, we can actually sit in the same room together and enjoy this amazing ride we call democracy.
For more on all the latest in politics, go to http://www.cnn.com/
To purchase my book, Simply Put Together, go to http://www.simplyputtogether.com/planner.html
Winston Churchill
Ahh, politics. Here we are, closing in on November and things are heating up. This is a close race and, quite frankly, I could clear a room with my ramblings about the candidates. The latest name on the docket is little known Palin. All the republicans are saying, “She’s got more experience than Obama and Biden.” And then all the democrats are saying, “This is an insult to the Hilary voters.” Yipes. There’s so much spin, I can’t see straight. I must say, I am getting excited just thinking about it.
I mean, it was not so long ago that you had to stoke most of us with a poker to get some political conversation going. Of course, the stakes are higher now, with war and a funky economy. But, left or right, as things continue to heat up, I will say this.
We are all watching, talking, and, yes, arguing about this race. Record voters are out and about. All kinds of people are crossing party lines. This is good and this is America! How great is that?! I say, go for it! Debate away! Connect to what is happening in our country and what your decision could mean for your future. But remember…..
We might be right, we might be left. There is one thing we should all remember on and even before election night. We Americans are more alike than different. Sometimes we get caught up in those differences. But, much as I love a debate, the differences our liberals and conservatives tussle over are small in the big picture of our beautiful planet.
So, debate away and enjoy the excitement of this political race. But as you do, when you feel a pang of anger at your neighbor for bashing your candidate or a twinge of irritation when you are behind a rather annoying bumper sticker….consider this…..
All Americans share some values:
We believe in the inherent value of the individual. We believe our individual thoughts and actions, hopes and dreams, have their own value and place in society. Think of the issues that arose with China during the Olympics. Not all cultures value the individual.
We believe we all deserve to be equal. Democrats and republicans sometimes don’t agree on how to make that happen, but we agree on equality.
We believe in the power of the individual. We believe, here in America, that we can make the life we want to have. Some of us have more than others, more advantage, more education, but ultimately, anything is possible here.
We believe in reaching out. Yes, in different ways. But give an American a tragedy and, hands down, you will witness acts of heroism and kindness over all other.
So, I really can’t be quiet when it comes to politics and I am glad so many other American’s can’t either. But, if we can remember that we are far more alike than different, that our diversity of thought isn’t as much as it seems, we can actually sit in the same room together and enjoy this amazing ride we call democracy.
For more on all the latest in politics, go to http://www.cnn.com/
To purchase my book, Simply Put Together, go to http://www.simplyputtogether.com/planner.html
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Inspirational Quote of the Week
photo by Colette MurphyDo not be afraid to go out on a limb ... That's where the fruit is.- Anonymous
Get out there today, even if going out on a limb means seeing things from a different perspective.
Try it!
Have a wonderful week and remember to make the moment happen!
Maria
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