1. Inspirational Quotes
2. The Light Within by Joe Mazzella
3. Find of the week
4. Wild Trivia
5. Metaphor
6. Cycling lessons about life by Ken Warren
7. Jokes
8. Motivational
9.
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1. Inspirational Quotes
Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is
indicated; you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps. David Lloyd George,
1863-1945, British Statesman, Prime Minister
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but
curiosity is the mother of discovery. --Charles Handy, American Business
Executive and Writer
The greatest discovery of my
generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their
attitudes of mind. - William James, 1842-1910, American Psychologist,
Professor, Author
A bend in the road is not the end of
the road unless you fail to make the turn. Unknown
First say to yourself what you would
be; and then do what you have to do. Epictetus, 50-120, Stoic Philosopher
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Things That It Took Me
Over 50 Years to Learn: By Dave Barry
- Never, under any
circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
- If you had to
identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and
never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be
"meetings."
- People who want to
share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours
with them.
- You should not
confuse your career with your life.
- Nobody important cares
if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
- Never lick a steak
knife.
- The most
destructive force in the universe is gossip.
- You will never
find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe
daylight savings time.
- You should never
say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she's
pregnant unless you can see an actual baby.
- The one thing that
unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic
status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe
that we are above average drivers.
- A person, who is
nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person.
- Never be afraid to
try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the
2. CROWDED WITH LOVE by Joseph J. Mazzella
(Sounds just like our
place!)
My home got a bit more crowded this week as we added four more beloved
pets to it. That brings the grand total of my tiny home to an amazing nineteen.
That includes five people, four dogs, two cats, two fish, a turtle, two
cockatiels, two parakeets, and a ferret. I am still not sure about how we ended
up with so many animals to love in our small home. Perhaps it is because no
matter how tiny our house is our hearts always feel big enough to make room for
one more.
That is the way love works. The more love you give to others, the more
love grows in your heart and soul. And the more love you have within yourself,
the more you want to share it with the world. It is a glorious, lifelong
journey that you make in this life and take on to the next. It is filled with
millions of hugs, kisses, smiles, laughs, tender animal touches, kind words,
and little acts of love. As William Wordsworth once said, "The best
portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of
kindness and of love."
May you always live from the love within your heart and the joy within
your soul then. May you always give that love and joy freely and happily to all
who need it. May your heart always feel big enough to love one more person, one
more animal, or one more thing. May your life be filled everyday with little
acts of kindness and of love. May your heart, soul, and mind find love and joy
everywhere and leave them wherever you go.
God gives each of us two wonderful gifts called life and love. When you
open one, you open the other. To live is to love and to love is to live. May
you embrace both gifts and share them always no matter how crowded your home or
hectic your day gets. There is no greater gift that you can give to God than to
use the gifts He gives to you.
3. Find of the
week
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I must tell you that I
called
Here’s a quick guide to
help you correct some of the common mistakes in our language ~
1. Affect/effect.”
Affect” means to influence. (The mother hoped to affect her child’s outlook.)
“Effect” means a result or consequence. (The teacher’s remarks had an effect on
the students.)
2. Father/further.
“Farther” refers to physical distance. (He ran farther than he planned.)
Further means additional. (He needed some further counselling.)
3. Was/were. “Was”
refers to a past condition that is not contrary to fact. (If John was hungry,
you couldn’t tell it.). “Were” refers to a wish or condition contrary to fact.
(The decorations make it seem as if we were in
4. Fewer/less. “Fewer”
refers to individual numbers or units. (Using the computer resulted in fewer
mistakes.) “Less refers to quantity. (She walked to school in less than ten
minutes.)
5. Can/may. “Can” means
your ability to do something. “May” means permission to do it. (You may watch
television if you can finish your homework.)
As Mark Twain said,
“The difference between the right word and the almost right work is the
difference between lightning and the lightning bug.”
Keep practicing –
you’ll get it write – excuse me, “right!”
–
Neil Eskelin
Butter vs. Margarine thanks Lyn INTERESTING!!! Glad we have never liked butter.
- Both have
the same amount of calories.
- Butter is
slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams.
Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter according to a recent Harvard Medical Study. - Eating
butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.
- Butter has
many nutritional benefits, whereas margarine has a few only because they
are added.
- Butter
tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavours of other
foods.
- Butter has
been around for centuries whereas margarine has been around for less then
100 years.
Now for Margarine... - Very high in Trans Fatty Acids.
- Triple risk
of Coronary Heart Disease.
- Increases
total and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol).
- Lowers HDL
cholesterol (and this is the good one).
- Increases
the risk of cancers by up to five fold.
- Lowers
quality of breast milk.
- Decreases
immune response.
- Decreases
insulin response.
And here is the most disturbing fact.... - Margarine
is but ONE MOLECULE from being PLASTIC..(This fact alone
should be enough to have you avoiding margarine for life - and anything else that
is hydrogenated [this means hydrogen is added changing the molecular structure of the food]. - YOU can try
this yourself: purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or
a shaded area. Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things -
no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it, (that should
tell you something) it does not rot, or smell differently...Because it has
no nutritional value, nothing will grow on it, even those teeny weeny
micro-organisms will not find a home to
grow on. Why? Because it is nearly plastic. Would you melt your
Tupperware and spread that on your toast? Not the same put you get
the point.
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Memory
booster - Scientists have discovered that bushing your teeth with your
opposite hand or driving to work a different way or even chewing gum is a form
of mental exercise that increases blood flowing through your brain which helps
to create and strengthen both brain cells and the link between cells.
Did You Know Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can
relieve headache pain almost immediately ~ without the unpleasant side effects
caused by traditional pain relievers.
Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an
excellent salve for burns?
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1
Tablespoon of horseradish in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes,
then apply it as massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore Throat?? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4
cup of honey and take 1 Tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the
bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with alka-seltzer.
Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the
symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins
eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product
was never been advertised for this use.
Eliminate puffiness under your eyes ~ All you need
is a dab of preparation H, carefully
rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The haemorrhoid ointment acts as a
vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling instantly.
Honey remedy for Skin Blemishes ~ Cover the
blemish with a dab of honey and place a
band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works
overnight.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus ~ Get rid of
unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The
powerful antiseptic leaves your
toenails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection ~ To prevent the screws
in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of clear nail polish to the threads
of the screws before tightening them.
Coca-Cola cure for rust ~ Forget those expensive
rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the
rust stain.
The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the
job done.
Smart splinter remover ~ just pour a drop of
Elmers Glue-all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the
skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
Tomato paste boil cure ~ Cover the boil with
tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and
bring the boil to a head.
Balm for broken blisters ~ To disinfect a broken
blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.
Vinegar to heal bruises ~ oak a cotton ball in
white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the
blueness and speeds up the healing process.
Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing liquid
does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal
thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
Rainy day cure for dog odour ~ Next time your dog
comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer
sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
Eliminate ear mites ~ All it takes is a few drops
of corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball.
Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites,
and accelerates healing.
Vaseline cure for hairballs. To prevent
troublesome hairballs, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's
nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so
it can pass easily through the digestive system.
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief ~ It's not for
breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and
warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to
your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
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When I was in my younger
days, I weighed a few pounds less,
I needn't hold my tummy
in to wear a belted dress.
But now that I am older,
I've set my body free;
There's comfort of
elastic, where once my waist would be.
Inventor of those
high-heeled shoes, my feet have not forgiven;
I have to wear a nine
now, but used to wear a seven.
And how about those
pantyhose ~ they’re sized by weight, you see,
So how come when I put
them on, the crotch is at my knee?
I need to wear these
glasses as the print's been getting smaller;
And it wasn't very long
ago I know that I was taller.
Though my hair has turned
to grey and my skin no longer fits,
On the inside, I'm the
same old me, the outside's changed a bit.
But, on a positive
note... I've learned that no matter what
happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better
tomorrow.
I've learned that you can
tell a lot about a person by the way they handles these three things: a rainy
day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that
regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when
they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making
a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life."
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a
second chance.
I've learned that
whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right
decision.
I've learned that even
when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every
day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug,
or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still
have a lot to learn.
I've learned that people
will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will
never forget how you made them feel.
~ Neil Eskelin's Daily Jump Start
Long ago, a man
wandering through a barren desert suddenly came upon a spring of cool,
crystal-clear water. It was so refreshing that he decided to take a sample of
it to the king. He filled his canteen and began his long trek through the hot
sands until he reached the palace. On the journey, however, the water became
stale because of the old leather canteen in which it was stored.
The king cordially
accepted the gift of this faithful citizen. He tasted it with an expression of
deep appreciation and pleasure. The wanderer left, he heart filled with
delight.
When the man departed,
several men in the king’s court tasted the putrid water and asked the king,
“Why did you pretend to enjoy it?”
“Ah,” responded the
king, “it was not the water I tasted, it was the spirit in which it was given.”
Today, be sensitive to
the needs of others, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
– Neil Eskelin
6. Cycling Lessons about Life by Ken Warren
I sometimes think that
cycling can teach us some important lessons about life. On a recent ride up the
range to
Good cyclists tend to be
focused on the direction they want to go. If you allow your attention to be distracted,
it is easy to veer off your chosen direction, perhaps into the path of trouble.
Many people live their lives not really thinking about where their choices are
taking them. Others make choices inconsistent with their goals. Whether a
cyclist or not, all of us need to monitor if our choices are taking us in the
direction we want to go.
Cycling is also easier if
it is done with others. More experienced cyclists are quick to offer assistance
or advice if it is needed. I don’t think any of us are made to go through life
alone and there are times when we all need support. It is also worthwhile to
follow the example of experienced riders and to learn from their experience.
When cyclists have falls,
they are generally quick to get back to riding as soon as they are able rather
than simply giving up. Despite their preference for smooth roads, free of
traffic, there are inevitably potholes or obstacles of some sort to avoid or
cope. So often in successful individuals you see people, who despite their setbacks
or failures, have persevered. They have learned to avoid some of the potholes
of life and to cope with the setbacks which life sends their way, including the
occasional ‘flat tyre’.
Good cycling also
involves maintenance of your bike, such as checking the tyres are inflated to
their maximum pressure, the parts are well-lubricated, and everything is in
good working order. To let your bike be poorly maintained is inviting either an
accident or inefficient riding. Such self-care is also important in living your
life well, taking care of your health, resting when needed, and living life in
balance.
Consideration of other
riders and vehicles is especially important when riding in groups. One needs to
ride in straight lines and make movements predictable and well-signalled. To do
otherwise increases the chance of a collision and injury to others. People who
enjoy good relationships tend to find ways of similarly considering the needs
of others. They balance their needs against the needs of others. When we show
consideration to others, it increases the likelihood they will also show
consideration to us. When we signal or negotiate changes that impact on others,
we tend to have easier relationships.
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8.
Jokes ~
(I have been told my jokes are not so good, so if
you come across any clean, non-sexist, not racist etc etc please send them to
me.)
"I
had the strangest dream last night," a young Jewish man was telling his
Jewish psychiatrist. "I saw my mother but, when she turned around to look
at me, I noticed that she had your face. And you can imagine, I found this very
disturbing. In fact, I woke up immediately and couldn't get back to sleep. I
just lay there in bed waiting for morning to come. Then I got up, drank a Coke,
and came right over here for my appointment. I thought you could help me
explain the meaning of this strange dream."
The
psychiatrist was silent for a full minute before responding: "A Coke?
That's a breakfast?"
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The pastor was talking to a
group of young children about being good and going to heaven. At the end of his
talk, he asked, "Where do you want to go?"
"Heaven!" they all piped up.
"And what do you have to do to get there?"
"Be dead!"
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The Lone Ranger and Tonto walked into a bar and sat down to
drink a beer. After a few minutes, a big tall cowboy walked in and said
"Who owns the big white horse outside?"
The Lone Ranger stood up, hitched his gun belt, and said, "I do,
why?"
The cowboy looked at the Lone Ranger and
said, "I just thought you’d like to know that your horse is about dead out
there!" The Lone Ranger and Tonto rushed outside and sure enough,
Silver was ready to die from heat exhaustion. The Lone Ranger got water
for the horse, and soon Silver was starting to feel a little better.
The Lone Ranger turned to Tonto and said, "Tonto, I want you to
run around Silver and see if you can create enough of a breeze to make him
start to feel better."
Tonto said, "Sure, Kemosabe" and took off running circles around
Silver. Not able to do anything else but wait the Lone Ranger returned to the
bar to finish his drink. A few minutes later, another cowboy struts into the
bar and asks, "Who owns the big white horse out side?" The Lone
Ranger stands again, and claims "I do, what's wrong with him this
time?"
The cowboy looks him in the eye and says
...
"Nothin,
but you left your Injun running."
8. Motivational
Barbara Streisand has sung it
for years: “People. People who need people, are the luckiest people in the
world.” We need each other. Just as one part of a body needs the other parts
sot that it can function, so we need other people in all areas of out lives to
operate at maximum capacity. We are in this life together!
According to business consultant
Jack Zufelt, “If you want to know how to do something, talk to people who are
skilled in or successful at it. If you want to go from $30,000 a year income to
$70,000, don’t ask somebody who is earning only $45,000 or $50,000 to teach
you. He will be able to teach only how he got to his level.”
It is not uncommon for
successful entrepreneurs to pay certain employees more than they pay
themselves. They know the importance of building a strong and talented team. A
proverb says, “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of
fools will be destroyed.”
There is often a definite
connection between our associates and our achievement. Today, choose your
friends carefully. – Neil Eskelin
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9. On
a personal note.
I was very happy with the response to the presentation I gave at
the ACA’s (Australian Counselling Association) National Convention. The people
in the audience were great, lots of good questions and interest in
hypnotherapy.
I
did a book review for the ACA’s journal. The book is called Secret Scars
written by V.J. Turner. Some areas that addressed in this book are: What is self-injury? Why would people
deliberately hurt themselves? Why can't they stop? What can I do to help? These
questions and many more are asked and answered in Secret Scars, a revealing
look at the addiction of self-injury. Self-injury is one of the fastest growing
health problems among teenage girls today. Despite its prevalence, however,
self-injury remains a behaviour shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. The
author looks at dispelling the myth that self harm is a sin, citing many cases
from a biblical or religious nature where self-harm has been reported. The
great paradox here is that while self-mutilation is self-punishing and
self-destructive, it is also an attempt at self-healing. A very interesting and
thought provoking book, but not what you would call light reading.
- Paperback: 284
pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.66 x 8.38 x 5.48
- Publisher:
Hazelden Information Education; (
- ISBN:
1568389140
The infomercial we are doing for English TV is coming along well.
We have acquired the services of a producer, one delightful Aaran Creese. The script is written to a point and we are
searching for a host and for people who would like the experience of being on
telly, to do the testimonials. So if you are interested in that, and always
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