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The punchline her is 2 fold: I broke up laughing. I feel that I need to find the way to laugh more and more lately. Everything can be so daunting, and perhaps a little serious. Like the new Obama budget. Overwhelming. I heard the other day that they figured the Social Security problem could be fixed for the next 75 years with $500 billion.
Instead a trillion for 1 year. Do you need to find more ways to laugh?

Second moral: Have you noticed that some people are either really insensitive to those in need,hurting,unemployed,poor, etc, or are super positive as if nothing wrong is going on? Or people who are heavily invested in their tragedy and doom? So I expanded the topic a bit.
In addition to laughter, I am practising compassion. I need some balance. I know that high numbers of unemployed doesn’t mean one needs to not find a job. 2 of my longer periods of unemployment were in “recessions” with significantly higher percentages of unemployment. Once I loosened the reins on what would be acceptable jobs, I found work. During another recession, I was visible enough that people kept wanting to give me jobs, even when I had one! Those were the days. I doubt it would be as easy now. I’d rather keep creating my own jobs.

In times like these, compassion becomes more and more essential. People are urting and struggling, and may be at a loss for their next step. They needs friends, and people who understand. Once my friend got in the water, she did fine. I shivered more than normal, but then I knew I’d have the sauna right after. It’s good to have a sauna. Great tool to help face the world.

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Guide to Eating Healthy

Do you want to have a healthy lifestyle but you do not know what to do first? Are you confused with all those methods that say theirs is the best one? Eating healthy is not about what kind of diet or school of thought you are going to follow. This is about changing some aspects of your lifestyle, especially those that are related to eating habits. If you want to know more, just read the following guidelines for eating healthy.

The first thing that you need to know is your body’s calorie requirement. Some people like athletes or those who always undergo strenuous physical activities need more calories than an average individual. Also, ask your doctor about your metabolism. If your body can digest foods fast, then it is okay for you to eat more calories than those people who have slow metabolic rate. Amount of calorie intake is also determined by your body mass. If you are a person with a natural big built, you require more calories than naturally petite or small people.
Fatty foods are not your enemy—as long as they have the right kinds of fats. You need these fats to make your body function well. Good kind of fats is the monounsaturated fats that increase level of good cholesterol and lower the amount of bad cholesterol. Foods with this kind of fats are some types of seed oils, fish oil, nuts, and olive oil.

Some diet plans require the dieter to eat fewer carbohydrates or even no carbohydrates at
all. This should not be the case. Carbohydrates provide your body with the energy you
need to do physical activities. Again, what you need is the right kind of carbs such as
complex carbs. . Carbohydrates in these foods are slower to process and will not have
bad effects to your body…

MacIntyre says:
If you are happy with your body, health, and lifestyle: great. You might want to tweak a few areas so that in 10-30 years you can be as happy. I am 30 plus years beyond when I first considered these questions. Although I am healthier than most of my family, and many of my contemporaries. My life recently did a major turnaround. Short story, with help, I have new goals for the next 20-30 years. Changes help one re-focus.

Calories are far less important than most think. If you eat certain types of food you can eat a lot and lose or maintain weight. Ask me how. Even with a slow metabolism. I know I have done it.

Oils could be a very long conversation. Cut out soy, corn, canola oils. Enjoy others in moderation. Use flax and fish supplements high in Omega 3 often.

The carb section had a major error, so I changed it. Even complex carbs may be hard to digest,
and many people have allergies to these substances. Three big ones are: Wheat,soy,corn. Either reduce these ingredients, or use in moderation. Ex: 1 serving of soy a day. Also read labels. This is all for now. Ideas: www.coachingcooking.com

When disaster strikes, people are moved to examine their deepest values and rally strengths yet unknown. Courage combined with creativity sometimes promote incredible solutions to difficult times. I pray for you, and from time to time will make suggestions. A few yuears back there was a book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson. The “cheese” has not only been moved, but for thousands, it is GONE. In this book suggestions proclaimed that people need to drop their own assumptions, and retool themselves quickly to be open to new opportunities. The rat race may no longer function as a treadmill. Step off, and see what else is working. One option is to create your own company or job.

Here’s some other sources for creative ideas during changing times:

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It’s Sunday afternoon, and I want to go out and play. I will write one blog instead of 4 more blogs and return this evening. Looked for an album to listen to and couldn’t find it.

Misc.
Thus I found something else to inspire me.
Now I can settle in and write rather quickly? Tomorrow will be a work filled day to which my mind or perhaps body rebelled against. I will put on my solution finder cloak and…it is that bad, as many new “situations” arrived unexpectedly on Friday. Exhale. Breath flows back in. At least I have lots of work to do.

Many of my frriends and associates are dealing with all those folks unemployed. Even my relatively secure PT job may evaporate, or have serious hour reduction. Again I have multiple jobs and can expand my owrk online. It’s the timing that makes everything awkward. C’est la vie for the little guy.

These thoughts mad Michael Bengay Stanier’s new movie: perfect timer, as it redirects my thinking. Everyone should watch it, and if you are lucky enough to read this blog before midnight 2/22/09, you can also download the 46 page 3 chapters workbook from his about to be published new book!

Michael from Box of Crayons also has other films you may want to watch. Intermission:

Music can make all the difference too. Erase fear and worry for the moment. Make notes for an action plan. What can you offer the world fast and maintain GREAT WORK? A friend of mine is sitting and collecting unemployment for a “break”. She may need it, but what about creating positions or opportunites where one may work, do good, help others? IS life about sitting back and taking it easy?

Frankly everyone gets to choose her own course. Yeah the guys too. I choose to work odd jobs so I have freedom to pursue my health, my art, and dreams. I get by usually. The government doesn’t support me. Though they could.

Hmmm, of all that we do to help kids stay healthy, what are my top 5?

1) Teach your kids about GOOD food. Old fashioned breakfasts seem outdate. However be very cautious with the slick new substitues. READ the labels. Cut sugar, fructose ( made from corn), soy, etc. It would be better to have sandwiches, cold hard boil eggs, leftovers from the night before, fruit, nuts, or veggies than the over processed alternatives.
Encourage them to create their breakfast before supper. Perhaps the family could even make healthy muffins, breads (zuchinni bread, cranberry bread…always add nuts) Yogurt is a fairly safe snack. Have it ready to grab aand go. USe oats whenever possible. Less processed, and NO SUGAR!
2) Brain food. Fish, fish oil, dha. There are more. Google brain food for kids. A good breakfast and a little healthy oil can keep them alert for many hours. If the brain is well fed: they get along in school better, increase their focus, and modulate their moods. Try to find food options before supplements. A good multi vitamin mineral is a good idea too.
3) Fun! Playtime. Here they learn to relax, socialize, and work off a lot of stress. All aspects of play encourage the body to build a healthier immune system. Also confidence and a positive outlook.
4) Music and imagination and art. Fill in the blanks. They need to both learn, but have time alone to develop their own thoughts and style.
5) Love, probiotics, and rest. Seem like too easy a recipe. We all crave love. They need you NOW, and more. They need to learn from you. They need to feel secure,even the teenagers.
Also probiotics. 70% of your immune system is in your gut. Healthy flora needs to be there to eradicate an overgrowth of toxic waste from the “other bacteria”. Save the herbs for when the kids are ill. Probiotics will always thrive. Imagine your kids as healthy and strong with a happy immune system.

She doesn’t speak to whose ageing skin. Are we talking 28-34 yr olds?
Ladies or men in their 50’s,60’s 70’s? Or what type of skin that they have. If you are interested in learning natural ways to care for your skin, then do consult pro’s, especially affordable ones in health food stores. Only then, you may get enough information to really help. You also might choose to consult a professional w/a private practise where they can spend more time with you.
I am NOT a professional but have attended many trainings by professional and read a lot. SO here are my thoughts and think about them.
1) DO your research. Learn which ingredients that you are willing to include in a regimen. WHat is in those creams does go into your skin and into your blood.
2) Do not exfoliate often. Masks can be slightly safer. You have a sub layer to your skin that is made mostly of fat cells. This layer is an essential part of your immune defense system. When you exfoliate, you remove and expose a lot of these cells! Wash your face with warm water. Pat dry. Try a mask that you can use for a few up to 15 minutes. I enjoy adding Green Magma (dried barley leaves powder) to Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay. While the clay sucks out toxins, the barley seems to soak in and feeds the skin. Wash face clean. Add Weleda oils a few hours later. They also replenish the oils and feed the skin. DO this once or twice a month. As my skin is super fragile and sensitive I may do this once every 2-3 months.
3)Eat good food. Place with blended veggies and fruits as masks. Carrots, cucumbers, parlsey, as examples. Optional add healthy oils: jojoba, coconut, shea butter, olive oil. I go to one spa that has cucumber water for hydration. Yummy.
4) Biosil or horsetail horsetail are inexpensive ways to stimulate collagen growth, and bone cell growth. Also good for joints.
5) Hydration. Berries? Water yes. Banannas. Reseach more. New Chapter Super omega7, and Weleda Sea Buckthorn Oil also are premium products.

Perhaps not what you expected. Yes we can start with the lighthearted. Play again and laugh some more. I like Robin’s music. Perhaps the brain began to relax and you started to feel better. The pictures invited your body to roam. Roll some more.

Now sway with Jesse’s Cook’s rhythms. Perhaps a yearning moves within. Stand up and let the body sway. Listen go deeper within, and then stretch. Open your your lungs. MOve to every note. Breath again. Let you r hips sway , and turn around turna around,turn around.

Drum and dance the tempo has changed, the world has changed, and you are changing, dance, dance, dance or drum on everything. Let those head and shoulders roll. Come on a smile may cross your face. Yes happiness in the winter, anytime. Share this with friends. Dance laugh, sing!

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So this is the most exciting crop. Well I’ll cover a few obvious points, and then ramble some.
1) Brainstorm.
2) Dream
3) Write like crazy. Just let words hit the page and bounce. Reread later.
Ramble: This is the fun part. If you are going to start a projects list fast 10-30 goals. What do want this project to do for you?
Commercial: I had an appointment with my friend and doctor yesterday and we both showed up early, and we expected to find a room at the center, but they were all full. So I suggested that we go walk in the labryinth. I’m no expert however, these are suppose to be mindful walks, often done in silence, and usually I am awakened to beauty, peace, and new thoughts there.

How? I slow down, go into my self, and breathe, and go out into the world and watch, and try not to trip on the wooden stakes as guides.
Yesterday we talked, I nearly tripped, and proceeded. I mostly listened to what the DOM friend was talking about. I absorbed the cool air and joy, we were walking. I did a silent prayer when we came to the buddha. I don’t pray to the buddha, I just do my own prayer. I gave thanks and we returned back through the spiral. At the beginning/end place stopped, and did a silent intention for my friend from what he had said. I had no idea what would happen in our walk.

Back to thinking. Let your heart speak. Step aside for the brain to generate possibilities. Listen. Find ways to open yourself beyond your immediate assumptions. Make notes for future sessions.
Breathe.
Another friend speaks about becoming aaware of the lens you look through. Then she suggests picking another lens to see the situation from another viewpoint. IDentify the aspects of that lens. Make notes. Each lens will be good to recall later. Have fun.

a friend and client of mine wants to figure out the problem: maybe it’s the wind, or the full moon. The cause is irrevelant: we need to find another way to get this done. Today my computer frequently seemed irrevelant. Exasperated, I turned it off for awhile.

Usually I just try another approach, ex: I used another email to mail important information. I deleted as mant emails as I could to relieve frustration.
I was even luckier, and took almost two hours to have an ionic foot bath (as I had to return the machine today) and watched Elizabeth the Golden age to feel empowered again.

Most days don’t include such luxouries. So here are a few more tips:
- destress quickly. even listening to some music on youtube can help.
-if possible get up and stretch or walk. When totally frustrated with a client AND her computer, I just stood up and walked around the room while she did the next task.
- make a quick list of 5 other was you may get around the current problem.
-Breathe!
So make your list of 5 other ways to approach the challenge you most often face. Keep them near by, for ready reference. Add to the list any time you want.

Return to the project once you are sure your lungs are functioning. Send a shout out thanking friends, universe, spirit. Smile, and then laugh.
Quiz can you apply any of these ideas to “other blues”?

Also thanks for all the kind comments.