Saturday, January 22, 2011
Woman, You Deserve Better: TEEN SUICIDE
Woman, You Deserve Better: TEEN SUICIDE: "Teen Suicide; what is going on? It hurts my heart to hear about our young people feeling so hopeless, miserable and helpless to the..."
Oprah's 5 Numbers that can save your LIFE
These articles were in my email from Oprah's OWN (I am so proud of my Oprah) net and I think we should at least read them. And you already how I adhere to Dr. OZ's advice therefore, we are going to get a lot of great information from Dr. Oz and wisdom from my Oprah. So let's follow directions and see what happens? Oh by the way are you walking at least 30 minutes a day?
January 20, 2011
All of the following information was retrieved from:/www.oprah.com/oprahshow/5-Numbers-That-Can-Save-Your-Life
You know your social security number, your PIN number and your telephone number by heart. So what about your cholesterol level or your blood pressure? Dr. Oz reveals the numbers you need to know, plus, weight loss secrets, greater energy and more.
- Dr. Oz's 5 numbers that can save your life
- Can't keep the weight off? Bob Greene's 5 weight loss
secrets
- It's a national epidemic: Clean up the 5 clutter
traps in your home
- 5 ways to find more energy this winter
- Slow down mental decline: 5 tips to keep your brain sharp/
- www.oprah.com/oprahshow/5-Numbers-That-Can-Save-Your-Life
- Let me know which one you decided to try, OK?
Friday, January 21, 2011
Dr. OZ SELF LOVE BREAKFAST
This is from Dr. OZ. RealAge weekly email. And since we are working on self love this is a wonderful addition. Read, learn, try and enjoy.
Eat This for Breakfast to Experience Self-Love
By RealAge By: Dr. Oz
Seems like a pretty tall order. A breakfast choice that can make you
love yourself more? But a new study suggests it may be so.
The breakfast item in question? Cereal.
In a study, the women who had it for breakfast every morning experienced greater self-esteem than the women who started their days with a muffin -- even though both breakfasts had the same number of calories.
Feel-Good Flakes
Ultimately, researchers think that the kind of self-love the cereal eaters experienced may even boost the chances of weight loss success because feel-good vibes can help people stick with a weight loss plan. Choosing foods that you think are high in calories, on the other hand?
And that may make you more likely to fall off the weight loss bandwagon. Here are two more tools you can use to boost your self-love and tip the scales in favor of weight loss:
The breakfast item in question? Cereal.
In a study, the women who had it for breakfast every morning experienced greater self-esteem than the women who started their days with a muffin -- even though both breakfasts had the same number of calories.
Mind over Food
In fact, the cereal eaters felt fuller, happier, and more relaxed,
according to food diaries the women kept to record how many calories
they thought they'd had and what they felt after eating it. Even though
both breakfasts had 400 calories, women who ate the cereal thought it
had fewer calories -- and they felt better about themselves because of
it. And a mood boost like that is good for self-esteem, researchers
note, because how people feel is closely linked to their perceptions of
their weight and body image.Feel-Good Flakes
Ultimately, researchers think that the kind of self-love the cereal eaters experienced may even boost the chances of weight loss success because feel-good vibes can help people stick with a weight loss plan. Choosing foods that you think are high in calories, on the other hand?
It just makes you feel bad about yourself.
And that may make you more likely to fall off the weight loss bandwagon. Here are two more tools you can use to boost your self-love and tip the scales in favor of weight loss:
- Eat foods you know are good for you. These 12 recipes help take the guesswork out of finding delicious dishes that are low in calories.
- Love yourself a little more. The YOU Docs have two quick tips for feeling more confident about your body.
This Week's Tips
- Halt Gradual Weight Gain with This Cuisine
- Reach for the Tiny Weights
- The Snack That Closes Up Nutrition Gaps
- Eat
This for Breakfast to Experience
Self-Love - A 60-Second Habit That Colons May Love
Let's try this and give Dr Oz our feed back. We can to do, we can try it for MONTH and see what happens.
Friday, January 14, 2011
FREE AFFIRMATION TO LIVE BY HERBERT HARRIS JR.
Please go to Mr. Harris, web to receive your own free copy of his affirmation poster. Click on the PDF page link in the upper left hand corner and it will take you to the free poster. |
Twelve Affirmations To Live By
By Herbert Harris, Jr.
1. I Have A Positive Self Image.
2. I Believe In Myself.
3. I Define My Purpose For Living.
4. I Think Positively With Understanding And Faith
That I Can Realize My Purpose.
5. I Constantly Visualize My Purpose,
Seeing It Clearly In My Mind.
6. I Always Focus On The Positive.
7. I Have Confidence And Courage
To Be Inner-Directed.
8. I Have Control Of My Mind, My Body,
My Instincts, And My Emotions.
9. I Always Do It Now.
10. I Have A Plan For My Success.
11. I Persist In My Efforts, With Unshakable Faith In
My Own Ability.
12. I Execute My Plan And Produce Desired Results.
©2004 LifeSkill Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 302,
Wilmington, NC 28402; (800) 570-4009
From The Twelve Universal Laws of Success, 2nd Edition
E-Mail: lifeskill@earthlink.net
Visit our website: www.lifeskillinstitute.org for weekly Success Message
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
You Deserve So Much Bettter
Woman, You Deserve Better
Much better!
Ladies, pre-teens, teens, young, middle age, seasoned and experienced ladies
.....may I please have your attention for a minute or two?
We deserve better love
- Better men friends
- Better husbands
- Better relationships
- Better promotions
- Not to mention we deserve better health and wealth.
Where are the best husbands, friends and relationships? Ladies, not despair, they are still there waiting for us. The best men, friends, husbands are still available.
Please do not believe the hype and the lies
The lie that the best men are either dead or married. But the question we need to ask ourselves is; are we willing to do what it takes to have the best life has to offer? If have you have think about the answer, let me help you along...Yes, you do deserve the best, the best of everything that is grand and wonderful life has to offer.
Are we willing to let go of the past?
Are we willing to let go of bad and self defeating habits?
Are we ready to walk away from relationships that have run their course and completed their purpose in our lives?
Are we ready to admit, we were wrong?
Are we ready to let go and let God?
Are we ready to take the road less traveled? (A great book)
Are we ready to stop blaming others for our mistakes or failures?
And this is one of my favorites, are we ready to stop doing the same things and expecting different results?
Please realize this, regardless of your past, your mistakes, errors of judgment, you deserve the best. Irregardless of what others (including your family) has said about or done to you) you my dear deserve the best. Dear ladies it is essential that you make the decision that you deserve the best and that you and only you can do what it needed to turn your life around to your satisfaction. Are you ready? Are you really ready to change?
What is the point I am making?
Are you ready to change, are you ready to do whatever is necessary to get/receive all of the blessings God has already prepared for us?
I know I am, I am sooooooo ready to change, to stop procrastinating, I am ready to stand on the promises of God and live my best life.
It is never to late, never!
At the age of 61, I have made up my mind to lean wholly and completely on God for everything and to be totally committed to please Him everyday.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust
in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding
Ladies read and repeat the daily affirmations in this blog, they will help to change any negative self talk to positive self motivations. Remember. you have what you say!
SELF LOVE
WAKE UP TO SELF-LOVE Part
Why are so many teens and women trying to change appearance? Why are we spending billion of dollars to change our hair, color, and body shape? Why are falling for the hype, “Blonds
more fun”, or you have to thin to be beautiful? What you think would happen if we spent all of this time and effort, not to mention money on self improvement, learning love and appreciate our
s or discovering and
our talents? 
Ladies, please check out Laurie Martin’s, website: http://www.smileacrossyourheart.com/. First, Laurie is an author, inspirational, and professional speaker, certified Life Coach as well as a radio host. She teaches self-love, self reliance, inner wisdom and empowerment, the same exact tools we are developing for ourselves. And second, I found out about Laurie, from Kim Coles, site: http://kimcoles.tv/2010/07/wake-up-to-self-love/ and
http://kimcoles.tv/. Kim’s site is called G.I. F.T.S, which stands for Gratitude, Intention, Forgiveness, Talents, Self love, skills we should use daily. We will spend our next sessions exploring the concepts, tools and skills we can use, learn and develop to live and have the life we deserve।
This title is directly from Laurie’s site.
How do you know when you have grown in self-love?
1. When you are able to say, "I'm sorry, I was wrong" without excuses.
2. When you are going through a tough situation and you are focusing on the wisdom you are gaining and how you are expanding your heart- into more parts of yourself.
3. When you notice you are not personalizing other people’s behavior as much.
4. When you notice you are able to vocalize and communicate instead of run away.
5. When you have the courage and belief that you are cable of achieving something.
6. When you describe situations from a higher, positive perspective without blaming others.
7. When you can see the goodness in others even when they are not feeling good about themselves.
8. When you are able to forgive yourself and others easier.
9. You are able to discern what isn’t working for you in relationships; you vocalize it in a responsible way and take action in a way that brings you to a healthy empowered place.
10. You allow your true self to come out.
11. You trust yourself, your intuition and feelings.
12. You can laugh when you do silly things instead of reading yourself the riot act.
13. You catch yourself when your mind is spinning on negative things or fixating on others too much, and you draw your energy back to positive thoughts more quickly.
14. You are able to open your heart and love unconditionally.
15. When you have more patience with your life path and your divine timing.
16. When you able to be genuinely happy for others when they are doing well.
17. When you are able to step into your feelings and be present without running or judging.
18. When you notice that the people around you are wiser and more in their heart space than previous friends and romantic partners.
19. When you are able to admit that you don't know what someone is talking about.
20. When you make healthier nutritional choices.
21. When you make time for physical exercise.
22. When you make time for your divine connection, gratitude and prayer. 23. When you are able to open to a new perspective or create a more positive life script.
24. When you are more "clear" on who you are, your desires and the way you express yourself.
25. You are able to say, "No, I don't buy into that negative thinking because I believe in the best possible scenario!"
26. You are able to look at your fears like a third party not identifying with you, but as the observer. After assessing your SELF-LOVE using Laurie's list, where do you stand??
1. When you are able to say, "I'm sorry, I was wrong" without excuses.
2. When you are going through a tough situation and you are focusing on the wisdom you are gaining and how you are expanding your heart- into more parts of yourself.
3. When you notice you are not personalizing other people’s behavior as much.
4. When you notice you are able to vocalize and communicate instead of run away.
5. When you have the courage and belief that you are cable of achieving something.
6. When you describe situations from a higher, positive perspective without blaming others.
7. When you can see the goodness in others even when they are not feeling good about themselves.
8. When you are able to forgive yourself and others easier.
9. You are able to discern what isn’t working for you in relationships; you vocalize it in a responsible way and take action in a way that brings you to a healthy empowered place.
10. You allow your true self to come out.
11. You trust yourself, your intuition and feelings.
12. You can laugh when you do silly things instead of reading yourself the riot act.
13. You catch yourself when your mind is spinning on negative things or fixating on others too much, and you draw your energy back to positive thoughts more quickly.
14. You are able to open your heart and love unconditionally.
15. When you have more patience with your life path and your divine timing.
16. When you able to be genuinely happy for others when they are doing well.
17. When you are able to step into your feelings and be present without running or judging.
18. When you notice that the people around you are wiser and more in their heart space than previous friends and romantic partners.
19. When you are able to admit that you don't know what someone is talking about.
20. When you make healthier nutritional choices.
21. When you make time for physical exercise.
22. When you make time for your divine connection, gratitude and prayer. 23. When you are able to open to a new perspective or create a more positive life script.
24. When you are more "clear" on who you are, your desires and the way you express yourself.
25. You are able to say, "No, I don't buy into that negative thinking because I believe in the best possible scenario!"
26. You are able to look at your fears like a third party not identifying with you, but as the observer. After assessing your SELF-LOVE using Laurie's list, where do you stand??
Saturday, January 8, 2011
TEEN SUICIDE, WHY ARE OUR CHILDREN DYING?
Teen Suicide; what is going on?
It hurts my heart to hear about our young people feeling
so hopeless, miserable and helpless to the point of taking their own lives. Yes, life can be hard, confusing and too many times painful. But it should never be hopeless, never.
Although, I must admit there was a time in my life when I felt so miserable about my situation that I did think about it, taking my life. But believe me, that was a fleeting thought. Do you know why? Because I remembered who I was and to whom I belonged.
(Psalms 139:14, 17-18) I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. {17} How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! {18} If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You.
The word of God can and will strengthen, encourage and motivate you, when you start to feel despair or start making life choices based on what a person has said to you.
Whose report are you going to believe? I am going to believe the report of the Lord.
This is the lesson we have to teach our children. The message that they were created for a divine purpose and the devil will use people to stop you from reaching your appointed destination.
Our children need to know that regardless of the circumstances of their birth, regardless of the way people are treating you, there is a special reason you are on earth and God needs you to fulfill your purpose.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
Words of the world (people) can help you to do better or they can cause harm to your spirit. But the Words of God are the only words you can believe in and trust.
God’s Word will give you the wisdom you need to focus on your life purpose and not on what people are saying or doing to you.
What is going on? Why do our children feel so lost, so alone and completely out of choices that involve living?
We as Christians have missed the boat when it comes to reaching and teaching our next generation about the love of God.
It is written in John 3:16 that: “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus our savior was killed and He died so we can have the best life.
We have to spread to word to our youth that regardless of what is going on in their lives, God, their creator and Father has a plan for their future.
What I am trying to say, is everyone else is tell our children, what to wear, how to look, how to act and think; what are we telling our children? Where are our messages of love and acceptance?
Now, to answer the question, about homosexual teens; God is definitely against homosexuality. All you have to do is read…….
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."
Leviticus 18:22 - "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable."
We know what God says and we also know how Jesus taught us to treat people, with love and kindness. All we have to do (in kindness and love) is share the word of God and let God’s power complete the work. Offer the information, offer the salvation prayer and pray for their deliverance. Once you have done this, you have your part.
1 Corinthians 6:11 - "And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God."
The bottom line is: each and everyone on the planet earth was designed by God for a specific purpose and plan. So, a course satan will try to stop God’s plans.
So, now you know you have a choice and that there is help available, what can you do now? Make a decision!
Decide if you want to stay where you are, (in misery) or you can chose to make a change and seek God’s purpose for your life.
Jesus answered and said to him, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" (John 3:3)
Once you start on the path of life that leads you towards your God given purpose and assignment, nothing will be able to stop you from fulfilling your destiny. Yes there will be obstacles, hindrances and distractions to deter you, slow you down and try to keep you from reaching your goals.
But, when problems happen (and they will) just remember who is on your side, who is sustaining you and whose mission you are fulfilling. God, the creator of heaven and earth, your father; will help you and ease your way. This means God will give you the wisdom and the tools you will need to succeed and to complete the mission He has given you.
Hopefully, you have decided to try God and if that is your decision, here are the steps>
1. Ask God for help, talk to Him like you would talk to a close friend that loves and cares for you.
2. Get a Bible or Google and read Romans 10: 8, 9, 10 and verse 13.
3. Ask God to give you wisdom and to help you understand what these scriptures mean.
4. Now, read Romans 10: 8, 9, 10 and verse 13, again.
GOD LOVES YOU, SIN SEPARATES PEOPLE FROM GOD, JESUS DIED FOR YOUR SINS, YOU CAN RECEIVE JESUS NOW, AND KNOW GOD'S LOVE
5. Acknowledge in your heart that Jesus is Lord.
6. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and was raised three days later.
7. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord.
8. Repent of your sins and get baptized in the name of Jesus.
9. Now say the Salvation Prayer.
(Please note, do not expect shivers, a special glow or a tingle, because you are beginning your faith walk and….partial quote: As Christians, we walk by faith not by sight or feelings> 2 Corinthians 5:7: New International Version (©1984) We live by faith, not by sight. New Living Translation (©2007) For we live by believing and not by seeing. English Standard Version (©2001) for we walk by faith, not by sight.
The Salvation Prayer is a way to communicate your faith in God and His promises. The Salvation Prayer is not a ritual that requires specific words or acts. This prayer is a way of committing your life to Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. The following prayer is a guide for your first faith step.
Salvation Prayer
"God, I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus
Christ' precious and holy name. Amen."
If you decided to repent of your sins and receive Christ today, welcome to God's family. Now, as a way to grow closer to Him, the Bible tells us to follow up on our commitment.
- Get baptized as commanded by Christ.
- Tell someone else about your new faith in Christ.
- Spend time with God each day. It does not have to be a long period of time. Just develop the daily habit of praying to Him and reading His Word.
- Ask God to increase your faith and your understanding of the Bible.
- Seek fellowship with other followers of Jesus. Develop a group of believing friends to answer your questions and support you.
- Find a local (Word*) church where you can worship God.
*A Word church is a church where the complete, unadulterated scriptures are taught and followed. You will recognize a Word church by the lessons the Minster teaches, the sermons will be filled with a minimum of eight to nine scriptures that explain and supports the lessons.
You are now born again, Hallelujah
Additional Information that may be helpful
The following list is from a site that offers help and resources for teens and families.
Signs that a teen may be considering suicide
- Talks about death and/or suicide (maybe even with a joking manner).
- Plans ways to kill him or herself.
- Expresses worries that nobody cares about him or her.
- Has attempted suicide in the past.
- Dramatic changes in personality and behavior.
- Withdraws from interacting with friends and family.
- Shows signs of depression.
- Shows signs of a substance abuse problem.
- Begins to act recklessly and engage in risk-taking behaviors.
- Begins to give away sentimental possessions.
- Spends time online interacting with people who glamorize suicide and maybe even form suicide pacts.
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