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Jumping on the American Bandwagon
Sunday, January 25th, 2009 | Author:

Dear Mr President,

Sir, everyday I hear nothing but good things about you and my heart truly goes out to wish the very best to you and your young family. This will be one hell of a ride for all of you as well as all the people on this continent and perhaps even on this small very fragile planet. But you know, right now all the details are still pretty fuzzy and unclear but most of all, Mr. President things look kind of scary.

I hope you are right about your convictions and your dreams and most of all I hope you withstand the next four years. more…

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True Happiness: Impossible!
Thursday, January 01st, 2009 | Author:

I get the feeling around this time of year that people search for something tangible to enjoy or maybe they hunt. Food is always a fav so is companionship as is a good deal.
I’m always looking for a good way to take the edge off a desirable food item. Drink water (boooring) or (my favourite) substitue. Yeah baked potato chips for real Miss Vickies - not – a – chance! How about this one: eat less of what you want. That works for me for the most part. more…

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On Meditation and Mindfulness
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 | Author:

Okay let’s try this.

I find somewhere where I can sit quietly. Then I let my mind wander a bit to the noises around me until finally I calm my inner voice. I eliminate thinking about comfort or re-living a recent moment or thinking of a future action. Each time I bring myself back to the present. I can do this but it really is quite challenging at times.  Finally I calm my thoughts and just sort of drift in and out with my breath. Then I start to relax and take deep breaths.  Okay, then I try not to fall asleep. Okay, I take a nap.

I think naps help too. more…

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Now for something completely different: Being Nice.
Saturday, December 13th, 2008 | Author:

It is hard for any of us to turn on the news right now. Most of it is so depressing. We hear of bailouts in the trillions of dollars. Possible job losses in the millions all over the world. And along with everything else…for North Americans, we are coming up on a season celebrated as a new beginning and a new hope.

But closer to home, I see a trend happening that is really starting to get out of control yet it doesn’t have to be that way.

As an active member of the human race am I the only one who sees people who are so caught up in their own worlds that they have lost the ability to interact with the people around them? more…

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