Stay Young

Posted on November 8, 2010 by michele

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Being young has it’s advantages: lots of energy, strong body, flexible muscles, optimistic mind, quick to love, trust comes easily…

The qualities of being young at heart are revered by wise people the world over.

Pablo Picasso once said, “It takes a long time to become young.”

Van Gough adds, “It is a pity that, as one gradually gains experience, one loses one’s youth.”

Frank Lloyd Wright said, “Youth is a quality, not a matter of circumstances.”

Stay young. It’s much better than the alternative.

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It’ll do

Posted on November 4, 2010 by michele

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Sometimes–okay, maybe more like many times–we let ourselves sweat the small stuff. Spending WAY too much time and effort perfecting something inconsequential in the great scheme of things.

Next time you find yourself stuck because you’re getting hung up on the details, try reminding yourself that it’ll do, and move on to the bigger picture.

It’ll do.  Really.

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Stage

Posted on October 27, 2010 by michele

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One of Shakespeare’s many famous lines is:  “All the world’s a stage. And all the men and women merely players…”

The first part’s true enough, but to say we are merely players isn’t right at all.

We are writers, directors and stars. Creating our lives and altering outcomes with our every thought and deed.

The world is a stage. And all the men and women create their lives upon it.

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I care

Posted on October 26, 2010 by michele

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We could use a few more people like this in the world.

Not only does this person care, he or she cares enough to declare it–and that takes gumption.

Whatever it is you care about, stand up for it. It’ll be one of the best and truest things you can do–for yourself.

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Celebrate

Posted on October 21, 2010 by michele

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The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
-Oprah Winfrey

Well put, O. Well put.

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Good for you!

Posted on October 19, 2010 by michele

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One of the symptoms of being happy with your own life is being happy for others.

When you can celebrate someone else’s success with as much enthusiasm as you do your own, you know you’re in a really good place.

Already doing that? Wonderful!  Congratulations!  Way to go!  Good for you!

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Loving life

Posted on October 13, 2010 by michele

Loving Life

Loving life may just be the “magic pill” everyone is looking for.

Q. What’s a sure way to be happy?
A. Loving life – you’ll have more fun.

Q. How about a quick fix for making more friends?
A. Loving life – people will want to be around you.

Q. How can I drop these last 10 pounds?
A. Loving life – you’ll naturally be more active and less sedentary.

Q. Is there a fountain of youth?
A. Loving life – love and joy keep you young.

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Que Pasa?

Posted on October 7, 2010 by michele

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Sometimes the friendliest question we ask is “what’s happening with you?”

It gives people the opportunity to share their experiences. Knowing someone cares enough to ask–and then listen–gives us that warm, fuzzy, ‘I’m valued’ feeling.  And who doesn’t like that?

So, que pasa, mi amigo?

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Who Yaah!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by michele

Who Yaah!

A lot of things are good for your heart. Being happily excited about something to the point of shouting positive exclamations is one of them.

Who Yaah!

See?  Just like eating a plate of salmon or a bowl of lentils.

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You raise me up

Posted on October 4, 2010 by michele

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To tell someone, “you make me want to be a better man / woman” is a pretty great compliment.

An even better one is “you raise me up.”

Whatever elevates you–whether it’s your spouse, your friend, your music or your God–is something to be deeply grateful for.

Hallelujah. Amen. And darn tootin’!

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