It is Black Friday, the official start to the holiday season of commercialism. There are still some of us that are not out there in the frenzied madness that can effectively kill the true spirit of Christmas. Instead of the frenzied rush for sales why not adopt a troop of soldiers or donate food or time to a shelter? You will most definately end up with a bigger gift… that feeling is worth a million words!

I am thankful today for faith, family, and friends and the love from and for them. These are the true banners of success and I thank God and my parents for showing me the importance of them early on in life and for reinforcing that lesson throughout my life. Today is Thanksgiving, so if you know some one who is going to be alone, invite them to your table and show them the light- the truth- the way. If God has blessed you- pass it on!

I am thankful for all of the people over the years who have touched my life and allowed me to touch theirs! You never know what an impact a few kind words can have on a person who is having a rough go of things, or just reminding someone that you love them.As I walk out of the house this morning I am taking along a smile to share with every person I meet and hopefully they will then share it with others.

I am thankful for my husband Dan. We have been married over 29 years.  Although he had a busy day on his plate he still took the time to check my car because one of the lights came on yesterday. It may not seem like a big deal, but that is what love is. Caring enough to take the time to ease my mind. Many of us forget to stop and be thankful for folks that take the time to show us they care.

I am thankful for the abundance of joy and happiness in my life. We are each of us reponsible for our own joy and happiness. If you are in a relationship and the other person does not make you happy it is because only you can make youself happy. It is a concious decision. Do yourself a huge favor this Thanksgiving season. Decide to be happy. It is the best gift that you will ever get! Celebrate the joy that surrounds each of us if we just take the time to look for it!

I am thankful for the ability to read. If you can read well all the information in the universe is yours for the asking! I am thankful that I was born in a great country that educates it’s people opening up endless opportunities for each and every one of us. God Bless America!

heii blog kuuu tersayaaang (cuiihh)
lama ga nulis blog nih , biasa , org sibuuk . haha

hhmm.. langsung cerita deh . ssa atau yg lbh dikenal surabaya stop aids
waktu itu , aku mash kelas 8 , trus ada kegiatan ssa itu .
setelah diumumin bakal ada lomba poster , jingle , yelyel sama movie .
semua ank yg ikut duta aids , langsung membuat kelompok .
tapi selang berapa minggu , ga ada yg mau mbuat .
sampai akhrnya , aku dkk buat kelompok baru .

aku inget banget , kami ngerjain poster dll itu sekitar 2minggu ,
sebelum tanggal pengumpulan . otomatis smua gopoh .
gimana caranya nylesein 4 lomba itu dlm waktu 2 minggu .
tapi ttp berusaha , nyari ank yg bsa edit foto , anak band buat lomba jingle .
gatau waktu , tiap ada kesempatan ngerjain , ya dikerjain .
akhirnya 19 ngumpulin sekitar 20 poster
dgn pengikut yg lumayan sama jingle .

lama kita nunggu pengumuman , bahkan sampai lupa .
kmaren , tgl 21 november ,
ternyata duta aids bakal kumpul di gedung hayam wuruk .
trus nyiapin yelyel itu seadanyaa , ga smua sekolah yg diundang ,
cuma beberapa duta aids dri sekolah tertentu .
setelah sampai di gedung hayam wuruk .
kami liat banyak sekali poster yg dipajang ,
dan poster dr 19 , lumayan banyak yg di pajang .

ga lama , kami masuk ke gedungnya . duduk di antara duta aids yg laen .
lumayan banyak acaranya , yelyel dr duta tiap sekolah ,tarian , padus .
termasuk juga pengumuman pemenang . ditengah acara , aku bosen .
akhirnya kluar sama gofur icip afi dinsa fitri wardha .
aku sibuk liat poster dri berbagai sekolah . terus , gofur jalannya pelan ,
ternyata dengerin pengumuman pemenang poster .
setelah nyebut …. “elok amanda”
“elok amanda ! he kita menang !“ teriak gofur .
aku sama anak” langsung lari ke dalam gedung . ternyata bner ! namaku disebut !
poster hasil kerja keras bersama membawa hasil JUARA 3
aku maju dan menerima piala + uang . trus pas pengumuman slanjutnya ,
ternyata jingle nya dapet JUARA 1 !
haaaa , diva langsung lari ke depan panggung .
bangga sama maldi empad juga divaz empad , ga salah ngajak mreka gabung .
dan ga nyangka juga , yelyel dari ank klas 7 , juga mendapat JUARA 3

padahal , sblum pengumuman , smua pesimis bakal menang .
ternyata , pulang bawa 3 pialaa sama uang .
mungkin klo ikut movie , bakal dapet juara jugaaaa
pertamanya aja , aku gatau ada piala banyak buat apa .
hahahaaa , untung kmaren aku ikut
whoooaaaaaa ~ kerja keras kita membawa hasil !

juara 3 poster , juara 1 jingle , juara 3 yelyel .

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I am so very thankful for my beautiful home. I could wax on poetically to describe it’s size, location, and appearance, but what makes it so beautiful is the love that abounds within it’s walls. The love of family, friends, and yes pets. Many a good time has been had in these walls and you can feel the love when you enter.

In keeping with my week long attitude of gratitude I am thankful for the air I breathe. I am thankful that I live in such a great country that is truely the land of opportunity. Many places around the world dictate what you can or cannot do, where you can go and when. Many times we take these things for granted when in fact we should be celebrating them every day!

Thanksgiving is just one short week away. I think that everyone should develope an attitude of gratitude. If we practice it for the next week it will become a habit in just 3 extra days. You don’t have to think long to find something to be grateful for, I am grateful that I can see to write this post. I am thankful that I can hear, that I have a computer, that I have labrador retrievers, a loving family, and friends. Start a hand written list and when ever you get down, look at it and remind yourself how very fortunate you are!

The more I listen to Abraham, Hayhouse Radio and continue to focus on where I’m going than the painful part of where I’ve been, the more I realize who I truly am and how fun this journey is.

After watching “The Secret Behind the Secret” featuring Abraham, I cried. Watched it three times, cried three times. Cried after watching Louise Hay’s “You Can Heal Your Life.” Both seemed to kind of embrace me in this kind of lovingkindness and resonance that felt very exact and profound, but that I can hardly describe. I’ve seen first-hand, in my own life how I have manifested exactly that which I’ve wanted — and that which I’ve not wanted.

The truth of what both movies, and the scores of inspirational books that I’ve read over the years have told me, stand as strong and firm inside of my soul as a million-year old oak tree. It’s strong and vibrant truth, a stimulating kind of energy that forces me to shed the old skin of lies that I’ve been pounded with (as most of us have) all of my life, including: suffering is a MUST in order to be virtuous, if I’m happy and full of joy I a.) don’t deserve it and b.) am doing something wrong and c.) will and should eventually feel bad again; life is hard and long and should be; I have no control over what happens to me and on and on and on.

I’m feeling a spiritual renaissance that is very necessary for me to embrace my Divine self. It hints of enlightenment, but I know that I am far too distracted to be there quite yet – and at the same time, this knowing is so profound and so true that the other garbage that I’ve believed and been disempowered by is beginning to crumble away.

And all that’s left is light and truth. It’s a good day.

Felt compelled to share.

So, in focusing on feeling good, I’m reaching for the stars – the big stuff. Here are a “few of my favorite things:”

Beautiful jewelry:
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A home that I love:
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A place I will visit:
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An empowering gesture: hugs:
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A beautiful sight: sunrise at the beach:
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One of the most healing voices in the world: Dr. Maya Angelou
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Throughout life most of us encounter people doing the same job at a company and being compensated much more. Whenever you are trying to better your lot in life, don’t sell yourself short. You need to believe in your own value to get someone else to. If you are feeling less than worthy start keeping a journal and make note of the things you do that help or add value to someone else’s life. Very soon it will become all you need to validate your self worth!

Sabe a imagem que eu coloquei ontem no post NiceNews? Então, fiquei de falar mais sobre ela e juro que vou ser rápida.
A história é a seguinte: ao descobrir que tem câncer, um rapaz chamado Eric Smith passa a viver e a enxergar a vida por uma nova perspectiva. Durante todo o processo de tratamentos dolorosos, ele sente seu corpo arrebatado, mas seu espírito cada dia mais disposto. E por isso Eric resolve dar início a um novo projeto. O Live Now!

Live Now é uma convocação à viver bem, é a interpretação de ilustradores, artistas e designers sobre aproveitar todos os momentos da vida. O próprio Eric explica melhor todo o conceito do projeto no site.
A idéia ainda está começando a tomar forma, mas já acho encantador de ver.

“I’m a small-town guy living to create and doing my part to spread truth and inspiration. I choose happiness daily and enjoy living a creative life.”

Love and commitment are the foundations of a solid relationship. What people do not realize is that long after the passion fades the love changes and evolves. This is when the commitment phase becomes so important. A successful relationship does not rely on the other person for happiness, we are each of us responsible for our own happiness. If you are unhappy in a relationship, look to yourself for the answer. If the commitment is there and the love is there it may just be that it is your attitude that needs to change.

Hoy mi vida cumplimos 5 meses de estar juntos y con todo mi amor y esfuerzo hice estas galletas para ti.

Ingredientes:

• 2 barras de mantequilla sin sal.
• 3/4 tazas 160g azúcar blanca.
• 3/4 tazas 160g azúcar morena.
• 2 huevos grandes.
• 1 1/2 Ctda. de extracto de vainilla.
• 2 1/4 tazas 296g de harina.
• 1 Ctda. de polvo para hornear.
• 1/2 Ctda. de sal
• 2 tazas de chispas de chocolate semi amargo.
• 1 1/2 Taza de semillas de macadamia.

Procedimiento:

• Precalentar el horno a 170ºC (375ºF)

Batir las barras de mantequilla hasta que se pongan cremosas aproximadamente de 2 a 3 minutos, luego agregar el azúcar blanca y el azúcar morena y seguir batiendo. Batir bien un huevo por vez antes de agregar a la mezcla y agregar la cucharadita y media de extracto de vainilla.

En otro recipiente por separado mezclar la harina, polvo de hornear y la sal, ya mezcladas agregar los ingredientes secos a la mezcla de la mantequilla y seguir batiendo, agregar las chispas de chocolate y las semillas de macadamia. Si la mezcla queda muy suave, hay que envolverla y refrigerarla como mínimo 45 min.

Para galletas grandes tomar aprox. 2 cucharadas de la masa, para estas galletas use 1 cucharada, poner en la bandeja para hornear previamente preparada y dejar que se enfríen en una parrilla.

Con estas proporciones se pueden hacer hasta 4 docenas de galletas.

Provecho. (:

In order for you to be truely happy and successful you have to first be able to appreciate what you currently have. When you look at your life and then look out into the world you don’t have to look very far to find someone in a much worse circumstance. So learn to appreciate what you have to ensure that you will appreciate abundance when it arrives. Develope and hone an attitude of gratitude!

It is Friday- the end of the work week for many and a time to think about relaxation. It could also be a good time for reflection and review of your life, your goals, your hopes, and your dreams. If your life is perfect, good for you! You may want to reflect on how to keep it that way. If it isn’t perfect reflect on what perfect means for you. Sit down and make a list of what your perfect idea of life would be. Then come up with a plan to make it happen!

An old Indian was explaining life to his grandson. He said that there are two wolves at war inside each of us. One is love, faith, hope, joy, kindness, and goodness. The other is hate, greed, jealousy, and meaness. After a few moments of thought, the boy asked “Which one wins?”. The grandfather answered “The one that you feed.” A very simple explanation really. One that is still a good interpretation. Feed the good in your heart and soul.

Our first matter of business is to announce the winner of our giveraway.  The lucky person (chosen randomly) is…………..(drumroll please)………….Trish, who shared a great thought about her Pilates move. You can read her comment here. Congrats Trish.  You win an autographed copy of my DVD plus some great swag from Kolette.

As I read and appreciated everyone’s little ways they find little bits of joy, I was reminded that the only way we see these things is if we pay attention.  We have to watch the things that happen in our lives or we will miss much of the happiness that comes our way.

Coleman is exceptional at this.  He watches everything.  He doesn’t want to miss out on anything, and does everything to make sure that when something happens he’s either a part of it, or is watching others play their part.

He has a constant smile.  I wonder if it’s because he doesn’t let any little gladness slip by.

Your comments and Cole’s resolve have motivated me to refocus and redouble my efforts—‘Cause I don’t want to miss a thing.

Jh-

In my book Deliberate Destiny : A Roadmap To Happiness and Success I talk of focusing your energy and emotions intently on your goals to aid in achieving them It is of the utmost importance to take some time off to rest and rejuvinate. Take the time to relax and do the things you love to do with people you love to be with. This will remind you of what it is that you are working for. When all is said and done the true banners of success don’t come in packages and they cannot be bought for any amount of money.

When you do all that you can to be the best person you can be, multiply that tenfold by filling your heart with sunshine. You can do that by deciding to be happy and successful. Then put your faith in God! He wants you to be happy and successful, so when you add faith to your daily living you put sunshine in your heart! The transformation will astonish and amaze!

A joyous heart can conquer any adversary! Are you not feeling the joy? You can! We are all capable of feeling heartfelt joy, you just need to know where to look. It is inside each of us and we just need to decide to own it today. Each person you encounter today-when they ask how you are-say “I am joyous!”. By the third time you say it you will begin to feel it. The more times you say it, the more you begin to own it. A joyeous heart is yours for the taking!

Once you have figured out what success means to you, you need to focus on your goals with dedication and deternination. You cannot expect to attain goals simply by setting them. You must form an action plan with goals to strive for. Oprah did not just wake up one day and say “I am going to be the highest paid entertainer in America.” She set attainable goals and focused on achieving those goals. You can do the same!

The start of a new week is an excellent time to institute change. If your life is not all that you would like it to be, decide that change starts now! To start you must decide what would make your life better. Make a list- then decide what kind of attitude you will need to have to make those changes reality. Whenever you invite change it is uncomfortable, so be prepared. Understand though, that it will be worth your while!