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This topic proposes lots of directions. I will start about a meeting tonight and then expand it some. I meet weekly with a doctor of oriental medicine. Throughout the last 8 months we have worked on multiple issues. Our progress has proven remarkable. Still there are a few areas that are unresolved and so we continue this exploration.

Before our most recent meeting another D.O.M. who I see for lymph drainage suggested I change my diet (significantly). Although I wasn’t surprised by her suggestion, and although I knew by her instructions that she felt very strongly about this, I chose to xplore my own path. I did consult with my main Doc, Dr. Dan. Unfortunately he agreed with her suggestions.

I wasn’t content with their conventional TCM (traditional chinese medicine approach). I did more research, explred my intuitive feelings, and was ready to discuss my concerns with Dr. Dan.

I was prepared. So was he, as he is very smart, and knew some of my concerns. Before our meeting I experienced 2 unexpected feelings. First I became “unattached to my viewpoint”. I knew I could support my viewpoint, however the viewpoint wasn’t the main concern. I needed to understand more thoroughly what was going on in my body and what it needed to heal, now.

Secondly, I felt anxious and emotional. I was prepared to make a stand and say “no” to Dr Dan. Fortunately I had time to deal with my feelings before I met with Dr Dan. Emotions affect health and communications. By the time I saw the doctor, I was much calmer and eager to talk with him. Thus I could consider several viewpoints, get my questions answered and seek a path for harmony in my body. A way of making peace within myself.

He was surprized and I was able to learn a lot more. We both made suggestions and came up with some viable approaches. I even expanded the way I could choose to deal with the issues when I got home.

Today’s real lesson was about communicating, and listening. By being less attached to my viewpopint, I could come to a place where I could make choices. Choices that would become congruent to my path toward optimal health. Perhaps you have similar stories. I’d love to hear about them.

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2 birds nests on one cactus!

Watch for the next blog for two recipes of other fine drinks. It’s summer splurge! Oops the next 2 recipes will be on Http://coachingcooking.com

Hey, I know you have it in you to succeed! Just keep the hay coming please...

Last night after work my legs and feet were swollen and aching. In addition to using supplements and salve, I tapped an appreciation for my legs and feet. Even though they hurt, I totally love them and me… This morning most the pain and swelling was gone. Whether the EFT or the supplements, or a not so good night’s rest worked doesn’t matter to me. Emotionally I drifted off to sleep feeling cared for and peaceful. No worries. Curious? Read on…also watch the video.

i believe photo by Mary MacIntyre

Wow! This is a great set of resources for you. I had a slightly different idea when I started, however the videos opened new doors. Have you considered the connections of love and weight loss?
Of course, many of us are different and have multiple causes for weight gain. Still if this is an issue and concern for you, do visit the above links to examine how your feelings may add to the pounds.

Plant healthy happy attitudes

Ever get stuck? It doesn’t matter where or why: Stuck can be a big problem anywhere. Got it? OK.

We may not have time to get outside and sweep or inertia away. Problems may seem to cascade into our perception all at once. Then there is the stuff at home lurking about. And that ache in your neck, and the computer strain on your eys and the BUdget!!!!! Typos don’t help either.

Breathe.

Fortunately, with a little conscious effort, thoughts can be put on the bookshelf and ideas lead from one point to many points. Create your own waterfall of productive ideas. Grab you paper and turn a blank page into a roadmap. At work? Just grab a pad. Write two word thoughts. Return to work. Then add two word questions. Return to work. Repaeat several times and you may find the brain taking cues and providing more answers.
Blog readers?
Traffic increase?
Faster production?
See it is really easy.
Human stories
Positive attitude
Hot topics
What do my readers really want? How can I help this blog provide better content? Could it positively effect my readership?

Hmmm, I am asking the questions and the answers are not coming. Perhaps it is time for youtube.

Trick: Create answers by reversing the question. Turn it into a statement. I could provide my readers with improved content. This would create more traffic. I could write my blog more frequently which creates more traffic. Hey just go to www.writersunbound.com
for more ideas, on these topics. Seriously, if you start using the techniques above you will find many answers and greater solution flow than you would expect.

also if you love food, please visit www.coachingcooking.com

Feel free to copy and use and share. Please give me and this blog credit. Also I always look forward to your comments. Happy idea generation! You can find me on www.twitter.com/Makkinart

See where ieas can take you? I now have at least 30 nre blog topic ideas for you soon! Have a great day creating your new ideas.

Stay strong!

Have you heard of upstream video? Well today, I am listening to Gateway to Wealth for free. I always like learning new stuff, especially if I can apply it to my business. As I was also doing other tasks, I took only a few notes. Powerful lecture…it is going on all weekend!

Points: If you have something to share,teach, or promote the following is tremendously valuable. You can create your own “media” outlet.

If you are someone who wants to have access to those who have something to promote,share, or teach….choose the media you want to see and hear.

You can readily remember learning new stuff whether it is how to fry grasshoppers or chaos theory in physics is good food for the brain. Especially as you get older. Listening to a seminar such as this may spark another idea that could transform your life. Seriously.

Short story: Long ago I wanted to change my career and life. I had programmed myself with many limitations even though I had blown away a lot of traditional approaches to career development already. I was selling computers in a Radio Shack store when an early graphics program became available. I saw a way that I could develop and market my art career. Within six months I was in art school. I fell in love with painting. One idea opened a door that I could….

Now the power of video was demonstated this morning, when Lynn Pierce stood up and did an endorsement to the speaker. I figure there are maybe 1000 or more people watching this show(I was only listening). In less than 20 seconds she did a complete commercial.
I went to her site to see what she is up to. I copied it.

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- Lynn Pierce

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This doesn’t matter, this weekend tune in to Gateway to Wealth because it’s hot and good.

Ah the tree survives

Not everyone will find a magical park, near an arroyo that is safely and soundly constructed. I lucked out. It has swings big enough for adults. Families flock here from the nearby neighborhoods. It’s small, and young children’s laughter supercedes songbirds’ whistling songs. Many parents and grandparents are wired to thier cell phones whilst the children run rampantly about. Apparently one of their favorite games is: chase.

On my first visit, I discovered that there were adult size swings. Everyone stared at this white haired round lady swinging. I wasn’t wired either. I had no kids. After a bit, I wandered off on the trail and took a leisurely long walk. Check out your local park: how many single women in their 50’s are present? 60’s?

On my second visit I used other playground equipment as well for balance exercises and stretching. As I watched a grandmother really working her grandson on the monkey bars, I sugessted that she try it too. Oh no I weigh too much. No you don’t I said as I walked away. Just try it for a few seconds. A little later I turned around and she was trying it.

Today, a young Mother on crutches came with her family and she was about to sit down when I invited her to swing. I said it wold be good for her circulation. SHe came and was glad, because she could do several exercises easily in the sun.

Later as I returned for a final stretch on hand grip bars (different from the monkey bars), I actually began talking to a young boy. Suddenly his father appeared. White haired ladies are very dangerous you know. I talked briefly with the Dad, and explained what a good stretch I could do. After my walk, I saw him doing the same. Perhaps, I have started a trend. Need a spring boost? Listen to children laugh.

Please accept my apologies for my disappearance from this here site. I have been having eye issues, in particular my right eye. I am almost 100% so I must get back to providing and learning some life tips from you. Thanks for your patience and I hope you’ve been doing well.

Speaking of apologies, remember this entry early in the year? Well I have an update!

I did not know that this person even read my personal blog anymore and when she came upon my latest entries about house hunting and a 5K race that I will be running/walking, she felt compelled to email me again and wish me luck on both endeavours. That triggered an exchange of emails and we’re planning to meet for a meal in the near future. I think the resulting friendship may even end up being stronger than what it was before because we will have fought for it.

When a fight breaks up a relationship it’s sometimes a lot easier to say “To hell with him or her, I don’t need them”, and maybe you truly believe this, and maybe it’s even true. That is how I felt back when the situation happened. But sometimes you’re given an opportunity to change your original reaction and if you see something worth salvaging, you should take the opportunity and run with it. I’m glad we both have and I look forward to this new friendship.

So after last week, I blinked and the entire week passed by. It was full of work and other necessary but unexciting things.

I am about to start the long, labourious process of house hunting and next week I will be doing some pre-hunting by going to sites where new homes are being built and taking a look at their model homes. I’m sure I’ll want to buy one on the spot, but reality will hit me and I’ll use the day for the purpose it was meant: to get an idea of what I want versus absolutely need in a house. I will report back with some things learned while poking into model homes.

After the encouraging you to declutter your desktop, I stumbled across the following article in a local paper: Conquer your clutter, improve your health. It’s not very long so if you have a moment, I strongly encourage you to read it.

I was shocked to discover that “decluttering guru”, Peter Walsh, who you may have seen on Oprah claims that if you have issues with clutter or hoarding, this problem likely shows up in your health too: if you have a lot of clutter in your life, you are likely fat.

I was alarmed to read this because guess what? I am drowning in clutter and I am overweight. I can’t resist a bargain, I hate paying full price for something and have been known to buy things I don’t need simply because the price was too low to resist and because I was sure that I would one day need the item. I always thought my propensity to buy things and save them for the right moment was a good point, something that spoke well of my thriftiness and the fact that I don’t waste money. I take pride in the fact that family members scour my room for gift ideas before going out to buy something.

But could it be the symptoms of a bigger problem?

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A smart woman that I met late last year when I was feeling particularly uncreative and uninspired told me that she believes strongly that people meet for a reason, and sometimes just for a season. I’ve always thought that when you meet someone, find some common points and become friends, as long as the mutual like and respect remains, your friendship has to grow deeper, and if that means you have to work hard to make this happen, so be it.

However recent events have me having second thoughts. Maybe it is possible for someone to come into your life for a brief period of time and accomplish what they were meant to do in your life—give you a new perspective on life, answer a question that has been plaguing you for ages, support you at a time where you feel that nobody around you is there for you. Maybe these fleeting friendships aren’t meant to get any deeper. And most important, if that is the case, that is ok.

If you are faced with such a case, where you felt a need to reach out to someone going through a rough time despite that person not being your usual “friend material”, or if you are touched by somebody who doesn’t seem interested in being anything more than acquaintances, I encourage you to hold on to the lesson you have learned from the person. Long after you’ve forgotten the name of the person who believed in you enough to sponsor you, or the coworker who always asked you how you were doing, the memories of how their presence improved your life will remain. You won’t always be able to remain close friends with everyone despite your very best intentions, and sometimes, a deep friendship isn’t the goal. Keep the lesson close to you, and you may be able to be there for someone else, be it for a season or for a lifetime.

Good morning!

It’s been a while but work has been kicking my butt-both jobs as a matter in fact. It makes me wonder how those people who start a business that eventually moves to being their primary gig manage do it. You know who I’m talking about: the person who works at her full time 40 hours a week desk job, while doing web design on the side at nights and on the weekend, or the person who combines a full time job with a part time job, making their work week 60 hours a week-or more.

Although I have two jobs (Full time job + part time job of 12-15 hours a week), there are people who manage to fit much more into their weeks. How do they do it? I don’t know for certain but here are some helpful tips for those of you who are considering taking on a second job.

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Christmas is just around the corner (don’t be fooled by that month called November: it will be over before you know it). It is pretty amazing how many events get crammed into the final month of the year—parties, potlucks, dinners, gift exchanges, numerous shopping trips to buy the perfect gift, get togethers with friends and family that you don’t seem to have the opportunity (or inclination) to socialize with the rest of the year. If you’re anything like me (and I hope you’re not), you probably start thinking about Christmas in October, then do nothing until December 9 or 10, and then feel like you’re in a losing race for the rest of the month. Your plans to host a party or dinner have to be abandoned because you just don’t have enough time. You may also end up double booking yourself or booking yourself for four parties in five nights which, when you’re not 19 anymore, is hard on your body.

I’ll be sharing a few tips to help you have a more enjoyable Christmas season today and tomorrow. Today’s tip is:

Start early
A friend of mine swears that you can never start planning too early for Christmas and I used to scoff at this. I’ve realized that it’s true: from buying decorations, gift wrap and other supplies (disposable plates, cutlery, napkins, etc) during the Boxing day or post-Christmas sales to asking family members for their wishlists at the end of the summer (or earlier!), the more time you give yourself to get ready, the more money you’ll save because you’ll actually be able to buy gifts when they go on sale rather than during the times where the demand is largest, meaning that not only are things more expensive, but the quantities are limited). Starting early means that you can afford to take the time to buy gifts that you’re confident that the recipient will like, because you’re not panicking and picking up the first thing that comes into your field of vision. You may even discover that you enjoy shopping, since it’s the unhurried leisurely variety, rather than the scenario of struggling to get through a crowded mall. The available selection is also larger earlier on in the season, so the chances of you getting exactly what you wanted to buy are much higher.

Tomorrow we’ll look at how to organize all the events you are involved in during the holiday season.

I’m not a big hockey fan like Michelle is, but my mother and sister are and their hollering during yesterday’s game was impossible to ignore, and served as an easy way to keep track of how the home team was doing.

Unfortunately, during one of their lulls, I heard that a hockey player, Jason Blake, had been diagnosed with leukemia and in an interview, he expressed his optimism and his plans to continue to play as usual. He is not the first hockey player to be diagnosed with cancer during the hockey season: Mario Lemieux and Saku Koivu were able to return to the sport following treatment.

The reason why this bad news was so timely for me is I have been wallowing of late at the state of my own life, how dull and boring it is and how nothing exciting ever happens. It’s gotten to the point where I have considered making up making up something like “I’m moving to Australia for a year to work in an apple orchard” or “I’m pregnant-I think it was the guy at the club last weekend”, just so I don’t have to say my usual “Oh, everything’s fine. Nothing exciting has happened” when friends, all with lives far more titillating than mine, ask me how I’m doing. I haven’t done anything to inject my life with fun, unless complaints and sighing are considered useful tactics.

But after hearing this news, I was humbled. Instead of moaning at the utter mundaneness of my life, I’ve decided to be grateful that no excitement in the form of bad news has reached my ears. I’m glad that my health is good (*knock on wood*), I have food to eat, family to laugh with, and a shelter over my head. Really, I have nothing big to complain about. And once again, it’s taken a reminder of what could be happening to remind me to be grateful for what I’ve got.

I recently started reading Real Simple Magazine and if you are looking for a publication that promises to make life easier by providing tips on:

• decluttering your home or office
• time management
• dealing with things that plague your mind such as fears or difficult people in your life

in addition to tips on beauty and fashion, and recipes, then this magazine is for you.

Real Simple magazines are consistently thick, and there is something about the photography that graces the front cover that makes you want to renovate your home, or go shopping immediately.

My only complaint is one that I’m seeing in more and more magainzes: too many pages of advertising!