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Contents
1. Inspirational quotes
2. Through A Wringer by Joe Mazzella
3. Find of the week
4. Health Tips - Five Tips for EASY WEIGHT
5. Wild Trivia
6. Metaphor
7. martinhunterjones - Exhaustion
8. Jokes
9. Motivational
10. Personal
11.
Testimonials
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1. Inspirational Quotes
“In labours of love, every day is pay day. ‘ ~ Unknown
“Success
is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into
thinking they can’t lose.”
– Bill Gates
The Mature Mind - Self-affirmation is the ultimate attainment of a mature mind since it no longer requires the affirmation of others in order to feel fulfilled.
Don't let the littleness in others bring out the littleness in you.
Failure is no more fatal than success is permanent.
"The longer I live, the more I realise the impact of attitude on life. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company ... a church ... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past ... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you - we are in charge of our Attitude." ~ Chuck Swindoll
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2. “A SIMPLE SMILE” Joseph J. Mazzella
I went in to take a shower the other evening after a long and busy day. I glanced at myself in the mirror before getting in the shower and noticed a long, frowning face staring back at me. The furrowed brow and down turned lips made it seem older than my thirty seven years on this Earth would suggest.
I felt even more tired looking at myself like that, so I decided to try a little experiment: I smiled. The effect was amazing. Almost instantly a bunch of wrinkles appeared around my eyes and in my cheeks, but instead of making me look older they made me look young, happy, alive and energetic.
The furrowed brow above my eyes disappeared, and my eyes sparkled with a new light. I felt vital, joyous and full of love and oneness with God once again. I was no longer tired, and I even sang in the shower. And it was all due to a simple smile.
The great psychologist William James wrote that we don't smile because we are happy, but rather we are happy because we smile. This is so true. God loves us so much and wants us to be happy, full of love and joyous in our lives. God, however, will not force us to do what we don’t want to do. If we want to be happy, we have to smile and choose happiness everyday. If we want to be full of love, we have to invite God’s love into our hearts and souls, then share it with others. If we want to be joyous in our lives, we have to find the joy within ourselves, then give it to the world.
Take responsibility for your life. Choose your happiness, share your love, and give your joy to others today. Know that joy begets more joy, love begets more love, and smiles beget more smiles.
We are all journeying down the same road in this life, so why not make the trip with a loving heart, a joyous soul and a smiling face.
Joe Mazzella is the happily married father of three, who lives in the mountains of West Virginia with his family and pets. He would love to hear from you via e-mail: joecool@wirefire.com.
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3. FIND of the WEEK!!!
ORGANIC COTTON UNDERWEAR & other Essentials.
The benefits of cotton are well known:
· Cotton is a natural fibre that feels good against our skin. It breathes, enabling our body to breathe as well.
· It is soft as well as durable.
· Cotton is hypoallergenic, which means it doesn’t irritate sensitive skin or cause allergies, as can often happen with synthetics or even wool.
For these reasons, and many others, cotton is invariably recommended by alternative and conventional doctors alike, as the healthiest fabric we can wear.
However, we are not often told that cotton is the most heavily sprayed crop in the world, accounting for some 25% of all insecticides and using millions of litres of chemicals every day! These chemicals not only kill insects indiscriminately, thereby upsetting nature’s delicate balance, they inevitably get into waterways, killing fish and sickening our eco-systems. These chemicals are persistent, remaining in the eco-system for long periods of time.
Many of them are still there when the cotton is converted into fabrics, which are then coated in still more chemicals to make them fire-retardant, crease-resistant or more visually appealing. Many of the chemicals in conventional cotton do not wash out and remain as a potentially serious health risk.
Solution: It hasn’t always been this way…there are a dedicated minority of people worldwide who are working closely with nature to grow cotton ‘the old-fashioned way’, without chemicals. Many now refer to this method as ‘organic’ and International Inspection Agencies have been established to ensure that it is strictly adhered to. It requires a lot of skill and effort both in growing and processing, so it usually costs a little more.
Organic cotton clothing is becoming increasingly popular as people are recognizing the benefits that ‘wearing organic’ can bring, both to us and our environment. Not only are we supporting those farmers who choose to grow cotton without chemicals, but we also set in motion a huge chain reaction. By supporting sustainable agriculture, we are investing in the sustainability of our environment, in our health, in our future, and the future of our children and their children.
This is all part of an emerging trend where people are using the power of consumer choice to influence the direction our world is taking. There is a clear choice now possible between cheap cotton imports that are made without concern for consumers’ health; worker conditions, or our environment - and quality items that are made in Australia wherever possible, with responsible awareness and love of Nature.
How to find Organic Cotton Products?
Radha Theresa and Raithe Handiman developed their business “Blessed Earth” in order to make healthy and sustainable cotton products freely available in Australia. They now have their own range of ‘organic cotton essentials’ which includes underwear for adults and children - all made in Australia from the finest, purest, certified organic Egyptian cotton. They also sell organic cotton bras, socks, outerwear, leisurewear, bathwear, pyjamas and bedlinen – all sourced from the world’s most prestigious manufacturers – and are now shipping their products all over the world.
Based in Melbourne, Blessed Earth is primarily a mail-order/online business, dedicated to benchmark customer service. They offer a free postage exchange service for their Australian-made range and also offer a guarantee of satisfaction, so that they will happily refund your money if you are not completely satisfied.
If you would like to know more about any of their extensive range of products or if you would like a free brochure, simply call 1300 732 933 or visit: www.blessedearth.com.au
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4. Health Tips
Five Tips for EASY WEIGHT LOSS!
Diana Keuilian
Whoever told you that weight loss was difficult never read this article! Weight loss is a hot topic among people today, especially considering the fact that more than half of us are overweight. As we get older we often get busier, and before we know it, find ourselves in the prime of our lives and packing a few extra pounds. With so little extra time in our lives it is impractical to join the latest diet fad or commit to sweating in the gym for hours at a time. Are we all destined to grow outward with each passing year, or is there a simple way for us to reclaim our healthy figures? If you struggle with your own battle of the bulge read on for five sure-fire ways to drop a few of those unwanted pounds, and more importantly learn how you can prevent packing them in the first place!
TIP #1: Burn it in the AM. What is the first thing you do when you wake each morning? Hit the snooze button for an extra ten minutes of sleep? What if I told you that taking those ten minutes to strap on your sneakers and walk briskly around the block would result in weight loss? It has been proven that aerobic activity done on an empty stomach forces your body to recruit energy from storage. This energy is stored in the form of fat on various parts of your body. Starting tomorrow take ten minutes out of your morning to walk briskly around the block before breakfast. Do not sprint or try to walk as quickly as possible, simply walk at a pace that you could comfortably hold a conversation. This seemingly small activity, when done consistently, will produce surprising weight loss results!
TIP #2 Forget Your Late Night Snack. I know I am not the only one who enjoys eating a snack after dinner! Although comfort food seems to taste better right before bed, it is also more prone to stick with us when eaten late at night. It has been proven that not eating three hours before bed reduces fat storage throughout the night. If you go to bed at 10pm, finish eating for the day no later than 7pm. Once you have made this a habit you will be ecstatic over the long term weight loss!
TIP #3 Kiss that Frappuccino Goodbye. What tastes better than a frothy, venti frappuccino smothered in whip cream and chocolate syrup? While blended coffee beverages have rapidly gained popularity with the masses, their caloric tallies have been all but ignored. Whether you are an avid Starbucker, or only wander in for an occasional treat, it is important to know the truth about what you are drinking. The average Venti sized frappuccino weighs in at 530 calories. This staggering number equals 2.5 bagels, or one third of the recommended daily calories for an average woman. Not only is this an extreme amount of calories to be consumed in a beverage but the calories come purely from sugar, which is easily stored as fat. Next time you are in line at the coffee shop and find yourself eyeing a sugary beverage, redirect your attention to the tea selection, or stick with an old fashioned cup of coffee.
TIP #4 Fuel Your Fire. Have you ever tended a campfire? You probably remember continuously adding sticks and branches to keep the fire from running out of fuel. Your body’s metabolism is similar in its need for constant fuel. Eating a small meal every three hours is a great way to keep your metabolism high all day long. When your metabolism is high you burn more calories throughout the day and are less likely to store fat. Rather than eating 2 or 3 large meals a day, and allowing your ‘fire’ to go out, giving way to hunger pains, try eating a small meal every three hours and be amazed at your weight loss results.
TIP #5 Curb Your Carbs. I’m sure sometime in the past year you have found yourself subjected to the testimony of a converted ‘low-carb’ enthusiast. While these people may look great it is definitely not the right diet for everyone. Extreme fatigue, crankiness and downright impracticality are what make this diet a tough cookie to swallow. Cutting one or two carb-filled items out of your daily diet can make a huge difference in meeting weight loss goals. While I wouldn’t recommend throwing out your bread basket entirely, consciously cutting carb-filled items out of your daily food intake is a great idea. If you normally have a sandwich for lunch make it open-faced, thus cutting out half of the bread. If you enjoy eating pasta for dinner reduce your pasta portion and add extra vegetables. These minor changes to your daily diet will prove themselves priceless when you step onto the scale! It is you against the bulge, and now that you are armed with these 5 tips for easy weight loss, I am confident that you are going to win! Keep in mind that consistency is the key. The more effort that you put into implementing these 5 tips into your daily lifestyle, the quicker the unwanted kilos will disappear!
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RECOGNIZING A STROKE - A true story
Susie is recovering at an incredible pace for someone with a massive stroke all because Sherry saw Susie stumble, that is the key that isn't mentioned below and then she asked Susie the 3 questions. So simple, this literally saved Susie's life; Suzie failed all three questions, so 911 was called.
Even though Susie had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be a stroke victim because she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics, they took her to the hospital right away. Thank God for the sense to remember the 3 steps! Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
1. Ask the individual to SMILE.
2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE.
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 000 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. After discovering that a group of nonmedical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and possibly prevent brain damage. A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
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5. Wild Trivia
Ants in your house? Sprinkle ground cinnamon on the doorstep. Ants hate the smell.
Vitamin E and Freckles
Carrie M.
When I found out that Vitamin E prevents rancidity, I applied it to the freckles on my face and arms. I took the undiluted oil from the 400 IU of natural source vitamin E (that size is the best buy for the money) and spread it as thinly as possible on any part of my skin which had freckles.
The freckles all disappeared completely, and as long as I continue to take vitamin E internally, they don't return either. I haven't had freckles in decades.
This is not a matter of bleaching the freckles. They disappear totally, and of course, this also works for age spots and the pregnancy mask which is also seen in women on birth control pills, because pregnancy and birth control are hard on nutrients, especially vitamin E.
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Did you know?
Ever heard the expression it will cost you an arm and a leg?
In George Washington's days, there were no cameras. One's image was either sculpted or painted. Some paintings of George Washington showed him standing behind a desk with one arm behind his back while others showed both Legs and both arms. Prices charged by painters were not based on how many people were to be painted, but by how many limbs were to be painted.
Arms and legs are "limbs," therefore painting them would cost the buyer more. Hence the expression, "Okay, but it'll cost you an arm and a leg."
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Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what was considered important to the people. Since there were no telephones, TV's or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs, and bars who were told to "go sip some ale" and listen to people's Conversations and political concerns. Many assistants were dispatched at different times. "You go sip here" and "You go sip there." The two words "go sip" were eventually combined when referring to the local opinion and, thus we have the term "gossip."
Thanks Connie Busic
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Dent on Wood Furniture?
This is to fix a dent not a gouge. Placing a drop of water in the depression, covering the spot with a damp cloth, then applying a hot iron to it for a few seconds the dent should pop up after one or two steaming.
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6. Metaphor - Life !
I'll be happy when...
We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, when we are able to go on a nice vacation or when we retire. The truth is there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with ... and remember that time waits for no one.
So, stop waiting ..
Until your car or home is paid off.
Until you get a new car or home.
Until your kids leave the house.
Until you go back to school.
Until you finish school.
Until you lose 10 lbs.
Until you gain 10 lbs.
Until you get married.
Until you get a divorce.
Until you have kids.
Until you retire.
Until summer..
Until spring.
Until winter.
Until autumn.
Until you die.
There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. So work like you don't need money, love like you've never been hurt, and, dance like no one's watching.
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7. Martin Hunter Jones – Exhaustion
Exhaustion can haunt you like the smoke from a cigarette, floating its poisonous shadow around both the passive and the smoker.
Exhaustion is often thought of as resulting from too much physical or not enough sleep however there seems more to it. I assert that exhaustion is all in your mind, affecting us all as a fact to some extent or another.
You can get it scared of not being smart. You can get it with a hurt angry heart. You can get it being sad like an abattoir cow. As a matter of fact, most got a dose right now.
Anxiety, sadness and anger are all functional. They long to be expressed and are exhausting to hold down. Unfortunately with all of these emotional opportunities we are trained to suck it in and suppress.
Nobody wants to feel each other’s feelings: they all have enough of their own. Practised pushing down means even the small hurts can fester into weeping sores as they add upon each other ever heavier, like a hideously pile of sticks.
To drag yourself out from under all this exhausting weight find a place to feel your feelings in a way that works for you. Counselling is good place to start as is any environment that is respectful, creative and or inspiring.
Enjoy sharing the stories of your life’s experience. Getting attention on these stories can help you form a more solid platform of confidence and perspective to jump from.
Usually the initial step of feeling for those who identify their exhaustion is to relax, breath, laugh and yawn. This will help a lot.
With experience you will find that fear and excitement are two railway tracks running parallel. The same is true for sadness and joy. They exist inexplicably linked and must be travelled together for balance. With this balance angers rational energy can be trusted to help instead of hinder.
Then as your mind clears you can act primarily on your thinking and enjoy your feelings like icing on life’s cake. With an effort to enjoy exhaustion can simply melt away.
Martin Hunter Jones is President of the NSW Counselling Association and is an Honorary Life Member of the Australian Counselling Association. He has a practice on the Northern Beaches. Phone 9973 4997.
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8. Jokes
British Military Officer Fitness Reports The British Military writes OFR's (officer fitness reports). The form used for Royal Navy and Marines fitness reports is the S206. The following are actual excerpts taken from people's "206's"....
- His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity.
- I would not breed from this Officer.
- This Officer is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won't-be.
- When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there.
- He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction.
- He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle.
- Technically sound, but socially impossible.
- This Officer reminds me very much of a gyroscope - always spinning around at a frantic pace, but not really going anywhere.
- This young lady has delusions of adequacy.
- When he joined my ship, this Officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably.
- This Medical Officer has used my ship to carry his genitals from port to port, and my officers to carry him from bar to bar.
- Since my last report he has reached rock bottom, and has started to dig.
- She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.
- He has the wisdom of youth, and the energy of old age.
- This Officer should go far - and the sooner he starts the better.
- In my opinion this pilot should not be authorised to fly below 250 feet.
- The only ship I would recommend this man for is citizenship.
- Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap
- This man is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot.
- Only occasionally wets himself under pressure
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A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, "This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you."
The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, "Which do you want, son?"
The boy takes the quarters and leaves.
"What did I tell you?" said the barber.
"That kid never learns!"
Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store. "He A young boy enters a barber shop and the barber whispers to his customer, "This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you."
The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, "Which do you want, son?"
The boy takes the quarters and leaves.
"What did I tell you?" said the barber.
"That kid never learns!"
Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store. "Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?"
The boy licked his cone and replied, "Because the day I take the dollar, the game's over!"
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The Washington Post's Mensa Invitational once
again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding,
subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition.
Here are this year's winners:
Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with.
Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly.
Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer, unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.
Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period.
Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high.
Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.
Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.
Hipatitis: Terminal coolness.
Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)
Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer.
Decafalon (n.): The gruelling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you.
Glibido: All talk and no action.
Dopeler effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.
Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.
Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.
Caterpallor (n.): The colour you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating.
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Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement centre were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says, "Slim, I'm 83 years old now and I'm just full of aches and pains. I know you're about my age. How do you feel?"
Slim says, "I feel just like a newborn baby."
"Really? Like a new-born baby?"
"Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just wet my pants."
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An elderly couple had a dinner at another couple’s house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, "Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly." The other man said "What is the name of the restaurant?"
The first man thought and thought and finally said, "What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know...the one that's red and has thorns."
"Do you mean a rose?"
"Yes, that's the one." replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, "Rose, what’s the name of that restaurant we went to last night?"
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Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman---already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet--who insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. On the way down, I asked him if his wife was meeting him. "I don't know", he said. "She's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown."
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9. Motivational
Get Motivated to Get
Organized
You want an organized home. You want an organized office. You want an organized
family, schedule and life. But how do you get the inspiration and drive to get
started?
1. Create a cheering section. It's no fun if nobody is cheering you on.
While you can be your own cheering section, of course, it's always very
satisfying when someone else
tells you what a great job you're doing. Find a few people you can count on to
cheer you on ~ a spouse, an aunt, a friend, a dad, etc. Let them know what
you're doing and ask them to help you stay motivated along the way.
2. Set a doable goal. When you're setting your organizing goals, be sure
you don't set those goals so high that they're out of reach. For instance,
rather than making a
goal to organize the entire kitchen, make a goal to organize one cabinet. The
next day or the next week, make a goal to organize the refrigerator. You get
the idea. Goals like
these can be more easily reached, and you'll feel a sense of satisfaction with
every one you complete.
3. Have a reward waiting for you. Make your goals more palatable to
reach by enjoying a reward as soon as you complete each goal. Small rewards
like taking a 10 minute
nap in the backyard or listening to a few songs on your favourite CD are
excellent rewards for mini-goals. If you reach a big goal, give yourself a
bigger reward, such as a nice lunch out, or a massage.
4. Turn on the tunes. Music is an excellent motivator. Before, during
and after organizing, listen to music that is really energizing.
5. Do something first thing in the morning. Set a 10-minute organizing
goal and do it first thing in the morning before you do anything else. For
instance, organize a sock drawer, or weed out old cosmetics or iron a few
blouses for the week. Starting the day off accomplishing something can set an
excellent tone for the remainder of the day.
6. Get a good friend to assist. Invite a good friend over to help you
organize--someone who you really enjoy being with and someone who's pretty
organized and could give you
good advice along the way.
7. Beat the clock. There's nothing like a good game of beat the clock.
Set a quick organizing goal like clearing off the top of your desk, or
organizing a bathroom shelf,
or making the bed. Then, set the timer for a set amount of time and rush like
crazy to meet your goal before the timer goes off. If you beat the clock, do
something fun like having a cup of tea and reading a chapter of your favourite
novel. If you don't beat the clock, set the timer and start again. Reward
yourself when your task is accomplished before the buzzer sounds.
8. Do it outside. If the weather is beautiful outside, you can still go
outdoors and complete an organizing project. Bring a pile of papers outside
with you and weed it out on your patio. Bring a dresser drawer on the deck and
go it in the fresh air. Bring your laptop outside with you and organize your
computer files.
9. Visualize the end result. Before you start any organizing project,
first visualize what you want the end result to be. You may visualize a clutter-free
dining room with you and
your family sitting around the table enjoying a wonderful meal. Or, you may
visualize a tamed-down schedule that allows you to actually take a walk in the
park ~ in the middle of the day!
10. Be perfectly positive. A negative attitude will affect you
negatively. Stay positive. Say 'I can' over and over again. Be perfectly
positive and you will be well on your way to getting and staying organized.
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12. My personal comments
Hi to everybody
Well it has been an interesting time lately. I have just become the very proud owner of www.hypnotherapy.com.au what a thrill to get this. So the next few months will be spent on setting this site up.
I wonder if anybody is interested in a question and answer format in this newsletter, I would be happy to oblige. So if you have a question on therapy, relationships etc, anything that is bothering you please feel free to send it to me for a response to be included in this newsletter.
We are all very well; animals are well and probably over fed. I am loving the rain, it is just so good for the garden. I really enjoy the response that I have had from people who haven’t seen me for a while when they walk in and see the changes to my office. It feels good not to be so cluttered.
I hope this finds you all well and happy
All the best
Lyndall
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11. Testimonials
I have just started this section, so if anybody has anything nice (or constructive) to say please let me know ~ Lyndall
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Dear Lyndall
Thank you not only for your wonderful newsletter but for sharing with us the beautiful story of Betty. She sounds like she was an amazing lady and what a gift you each had to have such a friendship and share each other’s lives.
With love, light and laughter
Cherie A
Dear Lyndall
I am on your mailing list for your newsletter. I just thought I would write and let you know how much I enjoy reading it and it always seems to have something just for me! I especially enjoy the jokes - no matter how corny I still laugh, something I need to do more of... so keep them coming.
Thanks again
Gemma Kovaloff
Lyndall,
I hope that you get that break you deserve my friend. You work so hard and do so much good in this world. I don't even know how you found the time to put together such a fantastic Newsletter with so many wonderful things in it. I am delighted that you included the article about my Mom in it. Like you she shined with light and the Fantastic Life Force that fills us all.
I enjoyed reading this one so much. The daffodil principle made me remember to keep on planting flowers of joy and love in my own life one bulb at a time. Keep up the spectacular work my friend.
Wishing you every joy, Joe
Hi Lyndall,
What a tasty and filling newsletter you produced! That must have taken a lot of energy to cook up, yet it reads effortlessly and a nice flow.
I enjoyed your website as well.
Ta Milton
G'day Lyndall and happy new year to you too.
Thanks for including my article in your most recent newsletter... I appreciate it and feel honoured.
Cheers and have a f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c day...Winston
Lyndall Briggs - Kingsgrove Hypnosis & Counselling Centre
64 Shaw Street
Kingsgrove NSW 2208
Phone/Fax 02 95543350
www.hypnotherapy.net.au
Email: briggs@hypnotherapy.net.au
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