Monday, January 28, 2008

Giving and Health

Abraham Brunk, aprofessor and researcher in the Nehterlands, found that people oriented toward giving and sharing are more physically and emotionally fit than their self-focused and less generous peers.

Brunk's study showed that givers use 50 per-cent fewer sick days. They also have lower blood pressure and higher self-esteem.

The anonymous poet who wrote the following words was right on target:


Give strength, give thought, give deeds, give of your wealth,
Give love, give tears, and give thyself.
Give, give, always giving. Who gives not is not living;
The more you give, the more you live.



Thursday, January 24, 2008

Overcome Shaky Economy - Focus on Goals

How to Overcome Financial Anxiety in a Shaky Economy
by www.Sedona.com

Though economists are sidestepping the word “recession,” it’s clear that the U.S. economy is on shaky ground. Amid increases in unemployment and decreases in manufacturing, consumer spending, the strength of the dollar and persistent housing slumps, Americans are worried.

According to a Fortune Magazine poll of 1,000 Americans:

* 65 percent believe U.S. economic conditions are getting worse
* 57 percent believe the United States is heading into a recession in the next 12 months
* 48 percent have been cutting back their spending in the past 12 months
* 18 percent are somewhat worried about losing their job in the next year, and 8 percent are very worried
* 15 percent have not been able to keep up with their credit card payments, and 9 percent have not been able to keep up with their mortgage, rent or other loan payments

On a more personal level, a shaky economy can mean that your job is in jeopardy, your savings at risk or your bills are piling up uncontrollably. However, you can get through, and even thrive, during a recession by keeping in mind the following tips.

1. Stay calm. Experts recommend not making any hasty decisions about your investments, and keeping your focus on the long-term instead.

2. Focus on your goals. Whatever you do, avoid focusing on the shaky economy, as this will only draw more hardship into your life.

“Whether the economy is doing well or poorly you can survive and even thrive if you let go and focus on your goals and aspirations --and follow through with action,” says Hale Dwoskin, CEO and director of training of Sedona Training Associates.

3. Release your fears. Financial anxiety, or being debt-minded, will actively push away the financial security you so crave. Instead, use The Sedona Method to release your worry, fears, and negative thoughts about money.

“You do not deny the realities of the marketplace, but as you release you will find yourself rising above them,” Dwoskin says.

4. Save your money. As much as you can, now is the time to establish a financial safety net (experts recommend stashing away from three to six months’ worth of living expenses).

5. Reduce your spending. While overall spending will increase the economy, spending on an individual basis is not always the best decision amid recession worries. If your income is tight, now is not the time to splurge on big purchases, vacations or other non-essential purchases.

“And remember,” Dwoskin says, “you can learn to thrive even when things are difficult. When the economy is not doing well money merely moves into different hands. Open your consciousness and allow yourself to succeed by allowing what is to be and acting appropriately.”

Source

CNNMoney.com

Friday, January 18, 2008

Compare the size of your TV to your Library

Jim Rohn is noted for saying you'll know the direction someone
is heading in life by the size of his t.v. when compared to the
size of his library. I think he's right.

I also think you'll know the direction someone is going based
upon how much time he spends reading compared to time
spent watching t.v.

Something to think about, eh.

Matthew Furey
Zen Master of the Internet®
http://mattfurey.com

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Having a Busy Day?

Today is a gift
From God above
With time for our work
And time for love.

When work pushes hard
And haste wants to shove,
That's just when we need
To share more Love.

-- Peggy Ferrell

To Act:
Never dwell on bitterness, anger and despair.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Wise Words to start your Monday

Wise Words .....

Want to provoke a warm response from others? Look in people's eye and smile sincerely.
A Smile is free!


Peace must begin within ourselves. Anger only provokes anger in others.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

A Good Day is a Choice


A Time to Think:
Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do, and you've done it. -Margaret Thatcher

To Act:
Look at the world with the eyes of a child.

To Pray:
Lord, give me courage to stretch past my safe boundaries.

What are my choices today and what will I choose for the best.

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

The Many Forms of Courage

Courage takes many forms. There is physical courage; there is moral courage. Then there is a still higher type of courage - the courage to brave pain, to live with it, to never let others know of it, and to still find joy in life; to wake up in the morning with an enthusiasm for the day ahead.

-- Howard Cosell

Saturday, January 05, 2008

The Present is Like a Snowflake


A Time to Think:
The present never ages. Each moment is like a snowflake, unique, unspoiled, unrepeatable, and can be appreciated in its surprisingness.—Gail Sheehy

To Act:
Face every situation with faith in your heart.

To Pray:
Father, what surprise has Your love in store for me today?