tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52949885395740873632024-02-19T00:58:55.567-05:00Simple Soul LifeMarciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-7735948323876824912016-08-29T09:38:00.000-04:002016-08-29T09:38:11.344-04:00Nothing is Impossible with GodOh, yeah? Yes!<br />
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At times it may feel like you’re going at it alone. Just know, my friend, God is with you in those times. It may not feel like it because you are most likely trying to tackle the situation on your terms, not God’s terms.<br />
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You have to let it go completely and give it to God. Even if it means taking it minute by minute and calling out to Jesus every time you start freaking out and taking the situation back.<br />
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How do I know this? I’m in that situation right now as I write.<br />
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I started my own business a few years ago and am struggling to get traction and am trying to figure out what the problem is in any way that I can.<br />
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I join this networking group, that networking group, I buy this software, that software, I create leads and follow-up on leads and try this formula and that formula. I’m tired, exhausted, broke and spent.<br />
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I have absolutely nowhere to turn but to my loving God and Father who wants to help me be the best that I can be. He is my provider and my encourager. He has the answers, I need to rest and turn to Him and trust Him.<br />
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I got myself all out of whack. Working seven days a week, ten-twelve hour days. Not taking care of my home or spending time with my husband and family. My health has taken a nose-dive.<br />
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That’s not what God wants for us. He wants us to enjoy life, be an inspiration and encourager. Spend time making memories with friends and family. When it’s all said and done and you're entering the pearly gates, not one person will care if you were successful. The only thing that matters is how they felt when they were around you.<br />
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Be blessed, my friend, give your cares to the one true God!<br />
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<i>Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7</i><br />
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Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-21463341925679653912014-04-18T16:20:00.000-04:002014-04-18T16:20:53.510-04:00Happiness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did you know the United Nations (UN) dedicated an
<a href="http://www.un.org/en/events/happinessday/" target="_blank">International Day of Happiness</a> ? That’s interesting and unsettling at the same time in that the UN took note of
all the unhappiness seen around the world. Why is that? </div>
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Maybe we need to step
back and take it easy and think about people and relationships. Maybe we’re
thinking too much about money and things, which we all know can never give back
what a human touch and smile can.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Is it possible to find happiness and contentment no matter
where we are in life? One way to do that
is to serve others and help people in there time of need. Maybe we can take a
chance and try reaching out to make someone else happy without wanting or
needing anything in return. It may be praying for someone, buying someone a cup
of coffee, writing a ‘thank you’ note, calling an old friend or opening a door
for a stranger.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I know from experience, it seems that the more you do for
others the better you feel. Maybe when you see that someone is upset or rude,
you could stop and take a deep breath and look at it from their point-of view.
Maybe they had a really rough morning, maybe they’re drowning in debt or maybe
they have a sick loved one or maybe they’re the one that’s sick.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Just take a moment and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">SMILE</i>
instead of getting frustrated. That may be the one and only smile that person
will see today.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What do you do to spread <i>happiness</i>? </div>
Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-54194680301657647292013-01-16T13:40:00.000-05:002013-01-16T13:40:22.719-05:00Do it afraid…<br />
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Tackle the beast that is causing you to procrastinate. There
is no right or wrong way to start, just start!</div>
Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-29539235000728642352012-12-06T16:38:00.001-05:002012-12-06T16:38:25.135-05:00Don’t confuse taking care of yourself with selfishness<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'MS Shell Dlg 2', sans-serif;">This is why people forget who they are. They
tend to lose themselves in a relationship and/or family. I see it all the time
and I actually still have a problem with this from time to time. A healthy
person and a healthy soul begin with you. When you’re happy and content it will
filter through you and into your relationship/family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'MS Shell Dlg 2', sans-serif;">Have a conversation with your partner/spouse and
let them know that you need this time and that it’s an essential part of your
relationship and well-being.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'MS Shell Dlg 2', sans-serif;">Taking care of yourself can be simple, but needs
to be deliberate. Carve out time for you, for your sanity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'MS Shell Dlg 2', sans-serif;"><b>Take care of me list:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'MS Shell Dlg 2', sans-serif;">~start out with whatever you can carve out and
build on it; even if you only can find five minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ourselves permission to take care of ourselves. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'MS Shell Dlg 2', sans-serif;">self awareness<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'MS Shell Dlg 2', sans-serif;">Be your own best friend and take charge of your
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Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-78125218759997851182012-11-20T16:44:00.001-05:002012-11-20T16:44:29.441-05:00What a wonderful world...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left;">You may think that I’m being a little too </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollyanna" style="text-align: left;">Pollyanna-ish</a><span style="text-align: left;">, don’t leave just yet, hear me out. It truly astounds me that we have immense opportunities at our fingertips. We have the freedom to change what we’re doing and do something else or do multiple new things at a time. We can go back to school, learn to sew, bake or cook and we can start a new blog anytime. It’s truly mind blowing if you think about it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #474747;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">We are so inundated with negative news that I think we lose sight of that. For instance, the people who helped out the victims of Superstorm Sandy, the military who fight for our freedom, the stranger who pulled a baby to safety from a wrecked car, the person who opens a door for the elderly or those with special needs and don't forget about those who <a href="http://simplesoullife.blogspot.com/2011/08/pay-it-forward.html" target="_blank">Pay it Forward</a>. God created people to be helpers and </span></span><span style="color: #474747;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">encouragers</span></span><span style="color: #474747;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">; we need each other.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-65647566677562554522012-11-07T18:25:00.000-05:002012-11-07T18:25:21.541-05:00Seasons Change…<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love summer and hate to see it go. I almost feel a sense
of remorse and tend to think about and hold on to all the fun things I did and
all the people I enjoyed spending time with. It seems like I have to let all
that go when summer ends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then fall arrives ever so slightly. The days become a little
shorter and the evenings are a little cooler. The leaves begin to change color
and there’s that feeling in the air, where you just know, that the season is
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That’s how life is; always changing. You meet new people and
do new things and then something changes. You find yourself caught up in new
and different things and don’t spend as much time as you’d like with the
friends and family that you love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It’s so easy to stay connected these days. Technology can be
a wonderful thing, but so can handwritten cards or a note, or even a quick phone
call to say “hello”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It’s important to take time to enjoy the people around you
and appreciate them for all the things you have in common and all the things
that are different. Don’t be closed minded and surround yourself with only like
minded people. We all need a challenge and we need to learn to think outside of
ourselves. Even if we never agree with the other person, we can always agree to
disagree and love them all the same.</span></div>
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Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-72897535013009021342012-06-04T10:02:00.000-04:002012-10-25T12:32:08.043-04:00Get Sassy...<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With yourself, that is. From time to time you need to take charge and check-in with yourself and determine:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Where you are</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Where you want to be</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How you’re going to get there</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It’s easy to get yourself into a rut, but there isn’t any reason to stay there. Once in a while you need to let go of something that you’ve been holding on to, especially if it isn’t good for your mental and/or physical well being. That doesn’t mean you’re giving up, it means that your moving forward and opening yourself up to a new venture, a new attitude.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My mother-in-law gave me some very simple, great advice on how to handle recurring issues that tend to nag at you, here it is:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Get a piece of paper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Draw a line down the middle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Title one side <i>positives</i> and the other side <i>negatives</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pick a topic </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Jot down the <i>positives</i> and <i>negatives;</i> be honest</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If there are more positives than negatives, give yourself permission to press through and deal with the issue (e.g., job, person, diet, exercise and etc.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If there are more negatives than positives, you may want to work on getting rid of the issue and move on to something more productive</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Something miraculous happens when you write things down and you’re seeing them on paper and they’re not swimming around in your head anymore. You almost have no choice except to deal with them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Take a personal inventory often; it gives you a chance to be true to yourself and who you want to be!</span><br />
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<br />Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-61253086726580826462012-05-21T21:55:00.001-04:002012-05-22T06:27:49.777-04:00Stripped!<div class="MsoNormal">
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Got your attention didn’t I? Ok, so maybe I listened to a little too much Christina Aguilera on my drive home from Michigan to Florida.<br />
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I found the topic of this album very interesting. In an <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLxitZJilDY" target="_blank">interview</a> , at the ripe ol’ age of 22, Aguilera explains that this album is about <i>coming in to her own</i> and being unafraid to let the world see who she is.<br />
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Sometimes we are pressured to think, act, feel and like the same things as family, friends and co-workers. It can sneak up on you; you don’t even realize that you dislike something because you’ve always done it that way and frankly you don’t want to disappoint anyone.<br />
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So what does it mean to <i>come in to your own</i>? According to McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., “to become independent; to be recognized as independent and capable, usually after much effort or time.”<br />
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So, how do you get started on trying to find out who you are and what you like or dislike? It begins with transparency. Be honest with yourself and think about what you really like and don’t like.<br />
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Take a stand; be <i>You</i>, everywhere (e.g., home, work, with significant other, by yourself, school and etc.). It’s ok; some people will like you and some won’t. It doesn’t matter as long as you are being true to yourself.<br />
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<i>Come in to your own</i> hints:<br />
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<li>Love who you are</li>
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<li>Take a good look in the mirror and tell yourself that you’re smart and beautiful. This may sound a little crazy, but you need to tell yourself positive things rather than picking out all the negative things about yourself. Which leads me too…</li>
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<li>Don’t talk smack about yourself</li>
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<li>We seem to always pick out the worst in ourselves and tell the world about it. There is no reason to continue doing this. Respect yourself and realize that you mess up. When you do, learn from it and move on. Don’t beat yourself up.</li>
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<li>Take care of yourself</li>
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<li>Exercise and eat healthy, in moderation. You don’t need to go crazy. This is good practice for your physical body and your mental health.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Enjoy a hobby or two</li>
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<li>It’s ok, even if you’re raising a family, to take up a hobby. You need to do this for you. If you don’t have a hobby, find one. It’s important to do something that you enjoy. It can be as simple as reading a book, riding your bike, cooking or praying.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Choose your friends wisely</li>
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<li>Make sure your friends are positive and encouraging. Separate yourself from the “depleters” of the world. These people drain every ounce of energy from you. You don’t need that. You need people who are honest with you and who can challenge you and not pull you down. </li>
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It takes time, sometimes a lifetime, to <i>come in to your own</i>. Practice confidence and loving yourself. You can do this; take one step at a time.<br />
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<br /></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-12318039732348901602012-05-18T13:06:00.001-04:002012-05-18T13:06:17.329-04:00I Ate an Egg!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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mean, I can’t stand them. However, it’s come to the point where there aren’t
hardly any healthy breakfast choices unless you include eggs in your diet.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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yesterday, I cut up a hard-boiled egg and added it to my tuna salad.
It wasn't so bad; I hardly tasted it at all. I realized that I have
been making a huge deal about not liking eggs way too long and dodging around
and trying to avoid them, when it’s really not so bad. I can do this!</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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avoiding in your life? Have you been researching and analyzing the <i>egg</i> to
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-40572425485013921722012-01-11T09:26:00.000-05:002012-01-11T21:05:55.958-05:00Family<div class="MsoNormal">
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What thoughts and feelings come to mind about family? Good,
bad or indifferent; your family is part of you and you are a part of them. </div>
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<span class="st">Family isn’t always related. I’ve dared to
step into another parent’s territory taking in and loving their children as my
own. In return, I have deeply appreciated friends who’ve loved me like a sister
or daughter when my sister and mother were many miles away.</span></div>
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<span class="st">I had a very enlightening moment last
November, when my daughter had her first child; there is nothing like the entire family
getting together to support one another in accomplishing a goal. In this case,
it was a miracle from God and we couldn’t wait to be introduced to a beautiful baby
boy. </span></div>
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<span class="st">The whole family embraced the pregnancy by:</span></div>
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visits to see the baby on the sonogram </span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span class="st">Celebrating together when we
found out the sex of the baby</span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span class="st">Guessing who the baby would look like</span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span class="st">Consoling him while rubbing momma’s belly and talking to him</span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span class="st">Being there during labor and timing contractions </span></div>
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<span class="st"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span class="st">Trying to make her comfortable</span></div>
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hospital</span></div>
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<span class="st">As I reflect (something you do when you start having grandchildren), I find it crazy that I never
asked for help when I was raising my children. What was I thinking? Thank
goodness I now have a completely different view on how challenging and rewarding
it is to raise children, while trying to balance and maintain other relationships. I’ve decided to make it
a point to do my part by being there for my family. It will be an honor and a privilege
to be an integral part of their lives. </span></div>
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<span class="st">Can you find strength and encouragement in
your family? If not, maybe you need to be the encourager or the person your
family looks up to. There is no greater reward than your family.</span></div>
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<i>It</i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> takes a whole
village to raise a child.~<span class="st"> <a href="http://www.afriprov.org/index.php/african-proverb-of-the-month/23-1998proverbs/137-november-1998-proverb.html">African
Proverb</a>.</span></i><span class="st"></span></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-72689432671527108042011-12-10T11:31:00.000-05:002011-12-10T11:31:40.737-05:00Relax<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are you like me and tend to always be in a hurry and want to cram as much as you can into an entire day? Are you perplexed by people who look relaxed, peaceful and take their time? </span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My mother-in-law was one of those <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">people</i>. When she lived with us it would frustrate me that she took her time doing everything. She would never hurry, she would saunter, no matter where we were going; eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at the table, of all places; and she would hand write a letter twice; draft and final version. When she was working, she'd even go to work an hour ahead of schedule so that she could take her time eating breakfast and read the newspaper, at the local restaurant. Although, I’m pretty sure she came up with some of these tactics for self preservation while she was raising eight children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now that I'm feeling overly busy and stressed out, I can appreciate some of her once annoying habits. I’ve made a decision to take it easy, take control of my life and take care of myself. </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are a few tips that I would like to share to help you <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">take it easy </i>and manage your stress level. They may seem simple but they are very effective. </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meditate</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pray</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Read the Word</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Be thankful</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Turn off the television</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Listen to your thoughts and be in the moment </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Be more productive</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Distance yourself from negativity</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Exercise</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Helps you sleep</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">May alleviate pain and stress</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Helps maintain a positive mind set</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eat healthy</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Take control of what goes into your body</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Limit caffeine, sugar and processed foods</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Try new veggies and fruits</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Try new recipes </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eat at the table</span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Manage your time</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Think through before committing</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just say <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">No</i></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 1in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Be proactive to avoid procrastination</span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Slow down and pay attention to yourself; there is only one <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">You </i>and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">You</i> are the only one who has the power to take care of your mind, body and soul.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Resources</i>: </span><a href="http://marielhemingway.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Mariel Hemmingway</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and </span><a href="http://zenhabits.net/about/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Leo Babauta</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. </span></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-25438448093641373702011-08-21T15:28:00.000-04:002011-08-21T15:28:32.332-04:00Pay It Forward <span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Do you remember the movie <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pCtXRP1edo"><span style="color: blue;">Pay It Forward</span></a></i>; where a little boy, Trevor, is challenged and fascinated by an assignment from his teacher to think of something to change the world and put it into action? Trevor’s idea is to pay a favor forward rather than back. His efforts to make good on his idea bring forth a transformation not only in himself, but in the lives of friends and family around him.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">My challenge to you; create a transformation in your own life and the lives of others by <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Paying It Forward</i>. It’s easy:<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Smile<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Encourage someone<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Listen<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Volunteer<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Buy a random person coffee/lunch/dinner<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Donate school supplies to your local school; even if you don’t have any children attending<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Offer someone a ride<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Donate food<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Help transform our world, one favor at a time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please share your <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pay It Forward</i> experience by submitting a comment. </span></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-33864312575828063902011-03-24T09:35:00.003-04:002011-03-24T19:06:31.922-04:00Happiness<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">There’s a lot of talk and hype going on about being happy; like there’s a secret formula. Just yesterday Oprah did a show about, <em>“</em><a href="http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Happiest-City-in-America-San-Luis-Obispo-Video" target="_blank"><em>Happiness</em></a><em>”,</em> what makes people happy and are they born that way or is it due to some other factors. They interviewed several people and asked them “what makes you happy.” Guess what? </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The answers were both genetics and other factors like:</b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.75pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Positive family</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.75pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Peaceful surroundings</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.75pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Exercise</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.75pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Eating right</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.75pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Knowing <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your neighbors</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.75pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Talking (networking) with people (face-to-face, not online)</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 37.75pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I believe this is true. Happiness comes deep within yourself by dealing with all the junk from your past and present, being thankful for your friends and family and your faith and trust in God. The song, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g23JipjIkoQ" target="_blank">Oh Happiness</a>”</i> by the David Crowder band, captures the meaning of happiness, “Oh Happiness, there’s grace, enough for us and the whole human race.” We all can have it, it’s free!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Trust me; I didn’t always feel this way. When I was younger I felt the whole world revolved around me and my wants and needs, and when I didn’t get my way I would be angry and depressed. I finally got sick of myself and began to seek help from my church. They offered several different classes that seemed to be just perfect for me. The journey was difficult and a little painful; ok a lot painful. But, it was all worth it. I am very thankful that God put all those people in my life that could help me through my journey. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Now it’s my turn to be there for others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoy being there for people and hope and pray that I can help them in their journey in search of happiness and a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Simple Soul Life</i>.</div></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-66069909963763169702011-03-24T08:53:00.000-04:002011-03-24T08:53:03.113-04:00Soul Peace<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Everybody craves it, and is not exactly sure how to get it. Mostly, it’s about nurturing relationships and having a comfortable home to come home to. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>It’s also about:</strong></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Setting goals</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Getting organized</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Having a clean house</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Reading a good book</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cooking a fabulous dinner</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Spending time with your family</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Catching up with friends</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sending <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a handwritten card</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 37.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pushing yourself beyond your own limits </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We not only crave peace, it is vital for our mental health. In order to get peace you may need cut back or minimize something(s). You may feel chaotic because there is simply too much going on. Start with taking an inventory of things you think are making you feel crazy. Write them down and try to eliminate them one by one. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>For example:</strong></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.3pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you have a lot of bills that you can’t pay?</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 73.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If so, do something about it. Stop spending on unnecessary things and seek out resources that can help you get your finances in order. A couple of excellent resources are </span><a href="http://www.daveramsey.com/home/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dave Ramsey</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and </span><a href="http://www.suzeorman.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Suze Orman</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.3pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is your house a mess?</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 73.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Conquer one room at a time. Clean it and organize it from top to bottom. Get the entire family to help you so they feel accountable and responsible for keeping it clean on an ongoing basis. You can find excellent tips by visiting the websites of </span><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Real Simple</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> and </span><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/topics/organization/index.html"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">HGTV</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 39.3pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are you and your spouse feeling disconnected?</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 73.65pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">That happens to every marriage at one time or another. Life can get very busy and hectic, but it’s vitally important to nurture your marriage relationship in order to achieve <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Soul Peace</i>. </span><a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage.aspx"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Focus on the Family</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is a great resource for both marriage and family.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I would love to learn what works for you. Please share your personal <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Soul Peace</i> tips by submitting a comment. </span></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-69609896209703905612011-02-25T14:46:00.001-05:002011-02-25T15:36:44.829-05:00Design your own brand<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Do you find that you’re frustrated with your job and ever wondered what your dream job would be? Did you know that you can design your own brand? I know that may sound a little crazy at first, but the premise behind it is, </span><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/10/brandyou.html"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Calibri;"><em>“everyone has a chance to stand out. Everyone has a chance to learn, improve, and build up their skills. Everyone has a chance to be a brand worthy of remark.”</em></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (Peters, Tom; The Brand Called You, August 31, 1997). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When I read this for the first time, I have to admit, I thought is sounded a little crazy, but why not? Have you thought about investing in yourself? Why not believe in yourself and the talents you possess and what you have to offer? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why don’t you take a chance on yourself and promote yourself and stand by what you believe?</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://zenhabits.net/job/"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Calibri;"><em>You should feel empowered to create your own job</em></span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (Babauta, Leo; <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>zenhabits). Of course it will take a little work, but you can do it. Just take small steps; do some research, create a goal and create a timeline to achieve your goal. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Begin your journey in finding your own <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Simple Soul Life.</i></span></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294988539574087363.post-67803242020714735532011-02-20T18:17:00.001-05:002011-03-12T18:31:46.624-05:00Welcome!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Welcome to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Simple Soul Life</i>. My name is Marcia King. I’m married and have two, twenty-something, daughters. I work full-time as a communications project manager and I’m a part-time college student in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in communications. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ll be sharing information from my own experience and am not by any means or stretch of the imagination claim to be certified or schooled in this matter. My schooling has been solely through the prestigious “school of hard knocks.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This blog was created to be an interactive tool in attaining/retaining a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Simple Soul Life </i>in the journey and challenges of life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938808491847536329noreply@blogger.com0