Emotional Balance & Good Nutrition

The Connection ~ Part V

By Judy Thomas, LCSW

When choosing a supplement, keep in mind that not all supplements are created equal.  When choosing a vitamin supplement look for a seal of approval from the Unites States Pharmacopeia (USP), NSF International, Natural Products Association or ConsumerLab.com.  This indicates that it has been tested and includes the nutrients listed in the amounts listed.  This can also give you some confidence that the pill will dissolve before exiting your system.  For fish oil supplements, the possibility of contaminants makes it doubly important to check that testing has been done to ensure purity.

Good emotional health starts with good physical health. Making sure your body has what it needs does not have to be a time consuming process and is well worth the effort. It is also mandatory for maintaining emotional health.

Emotional Balance & Good Nutrition

The Connection ~ Part IV

By Judy Thomas, LCSW
 
When considering the effect of fats, it is important to remember that most fats and oils are made up of a mix of different fatty acids and it is this mix that is important.  A detailed discussion of all the fatty acids is beyond the scope of this article so we will focus on the two essential fatty acids that appear to have the greatest impact on health and mood.  These are omega 3 (alpha-linolenic) and omega 6 (linoleic) fatty acids.  They are called essential fatty acids because they can not be created within our bodies.  A proper balance is key.

There have been recently published studies indicating a link between mood disorders and low levels of omega 3 fatty acids, with improvement in mood correlated with supplementation. This does not prove causation but the statistically significant correlation between higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids and improved mood make it a promising target.

Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flax-seed, hemp, canola, walnut and fish oils. Ways to increase dietary consumption include switching the type of oil you use in salad dressings, adding flax-seed or hemp seed to dishes, changing the oils used in cooking, eating more cold water seafood and taking fish oil supplements. Increases in seafood consumption should be moderated due to the widespread contamination present in most seafood these days.

CHECK BACK ON MONDAY TO READ PART V

Emotional Balance & Good Nutrition

The Connection ~ Part III 

By Judy Thomas, LCSW

The B vitamins are another nutritional landmine that can wreck your mood.  Low levels have been correlated with depression and anxiety in a significant number of studies.  Unlike the fat soluble vitamin D, the B vitamins are water soluble making daily intake more important. Add to that the many substances that destroy them; including alcohol, nicotine, caffeine and refined sugars, and it is no wonder that many people have chronically low levels of these important nutrients.

Most data published on the internet focuses on B6 and B12 but this is only part of the picture. The brain uses all the B vitamins in the creation of neurotransmitters and neuron health making it important to maintain adequate levels of all the B vitamins.  A deficiency in one can actually mask deficiencies in others.

As always, the best way to get your daily dose of B vitamins is from the foods you eat.  This can necessitate a bit of planning if you want to get them all as foods that are good for one may not have much of the others.  In general, unprocessed foods including meats, whole grains, beans, brewer's yeast, tempeh, and molasses are good sources.  When diet alone is not enough, daily supplementation with a B-complex can provide noticeable benefit.  For severe deficiencies, your doctor can provide injections.

A third important area where modern convenience is damaging our nutritional balance is in the area of fats.  The message pushed in the media has been fats=bad which is very misleading.  The body needs fats for cellular repair and to facilitate the use of many nutrients.  The brain itself is 60% fat in the form of the myelin sheath that insulates neurons and glial cells.  Not all fats are created equal and, unfortunately for us, the ones most common in a modern diet are the worst for us.

CHECK BACK ON FRIDAY TO READ PART IV

Emotional Balance & Good Nutrition

The Connection ~ Part II

By Judy Thomas, LCSW

There have been a handful of scientific studies showing a link between low Vitamin D levels and mood disturbance, particularly mild depression, with the strongest data available focused on Seasonal Affective Disorder.  An abundance of anecdotal evidence is available as testing for Vitamin D deficiency is becoming more common with increased awareness of the connection between low serum levels of vitamin D and serious physical illnesses.  An increasing number of individuals are reporting that when they were put on Vitamin D supplements, their mood improved.

The best way to increase levels of Vitamin D are to get adequate sun exposure.  The recommendation from The National Institute of Health website is 10-30 minutes per day in direct sunlight to the face, arms, legs, and back without sunscreen, twice a week. Very nice when you can get it! When this is not an option, the judicious use of nutritional supplements can help.

There are two forms of vitamin D available in supplement form, D2 and D3, with no studies showing a discernible difference between the two. That being said, the D3 form is reportedly more easily utilized by the body and is specifically mentioned in the more rigorous studies. A few seconds to read the label is a very good investment.

CHECK BACK WEDNESDAY TO READ PART III

Emotional Balance & Good Nutrition

The Connection  ~ Part I

By Judy Thomas, LCSW

In the current stressful environment, it is easy to lose sight of our health needs.  This produces a double whammy, as higher stress levels put greater demands on all of our body systems.  One area where we can make a big difference without a big investment in time is by appropriate use of nutritional supplements. Adequate levels of vitamin D, the B vitamins, and healthy fats can be the difference between feeling great or coping with chronic feelings of depression and anxiety.

If you are like most people, you spend a lot of your day indoors.  This deprives the body of its primary source of vitamin D, which is created by the body when our skin is exposed to sunlight.  This deprivation is compounded by overuse of sunblock and living in an area with shorter days, more cloud cover or smog.  As a result, many people are suffering from a deficiency of vitamin D and paying the consequences in poorer physical health and chronic feelings of depressed mood, anxiety and chronic fatigue.

There are very few food sources of vitamin D. According to the International Food Information Council, natural sources are fatty fish, such as mackerel, sardines, salmon, cod liver and oysters. The recommended intake (RI) of vitamin D, as set by the Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine, is 5 mcg, or 200 IU, until the age of 50. At 50, the RI doubles to 10 mcg daily, or 400 IU. One tablespoon of cod liver oil delivers 1,360 IU, or 340 percent of the RI. This is by far the best dietary source of vitamin D. By contrast, 3.5 oz of salmon or mackerel contains 90 percent of the RI. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/22240-foods-containing-vitamin-d/#ixzz1kfvZOnmH
Dairy products are another good dietary source of vitamin D, although they usually contain a high amount because they are fortified with it. The NIH reports that since the 1930s, all milk in the United States is fortified with vitamin D. Dairy products that contain vitamin D are milk, cheeses, yogurts, cream and butter. Eggs yolks also contain a natural vitamin D, although they are not always considered dairy.  Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/22240-foods-containing-vitamin-d/#ixzz1kfvdp7HF
Due to the fact that it is difficult to get 100 percent of the RI of vitamin D from foods, the FDA allows many foods to be fortified with it by adding it to the product. These fortified sources of vitamin D include cereals, margarine, some orange juices, flours and other drinks that are fortified with calcium. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/22240-foods-containing-vitamin-d/#ixzz1kfvo4xB5

CHECK BACK MONDAY TO READ Part II

Health/Wellness Tips for 2012

Health/Wellness Tip #8 for Your New Years Resolutions!

By Sue Underhill, MA, LPC

~ Limit your number of promises. You’ll spread yourself too thin trying to make multiple changes in your life. This will just lead to failure of all of the resolutions.

On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in Fitness & Health/Wellness resolutions. But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tip above and the six posted previously, you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category.

Health/Wellness Tips for 2012

Health/Wellness Tip #7 for Your New Years Resolutions!

By Sue Underhill, MA, LPC

~ Don’t go it alone! Get professional assistance. Everyone needs help and sometimes a friend just isn’t enough. Sometimes you need the help of a trained professional. Don’t feel that seeking help is a way of copping out. Especially when it comes to Fitness, Health & Wellness, research studies have shown that assistance from a fitness professional greatly improves peoples success rate.

On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in Fitness & Health/Wellness resolutions. But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tip above and the six posted previously, you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category.

CHECK BACK ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE FINAL TIP!

Health/Wellness Tips for 2012

Health/Wellness Tip #6 for Your New Years Resolutions!

By Sue Underhill, MA, LPC

~ Reward yourself with each milestone. If you’ve stuck with your resolution for 2 months, treat yourself to something special. But, be careful of your reward type. If you’ve lost 5 pounds, don’t give yourself a piece of cake as an award. Instead, treat yourself to something non-food related, like a professional massage.

On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in Fitness & Health/Wellness resolutions. But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tips above and the five posted previously, you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category.

CHECK BACK ON MONDAY FOR TIP #7

Health/Wellness Tips for 2012

Health/Wellness Tip #5 for Your New Years Resolutions!

By Sue Underhill, MA, LPC

~ Ask friends and family members to help you so you have someone to be accountable to. Just be sure to set limits so that this doesn’t backfire and become more irritating than helpful. For example, if you resolve to be more positive ask them to gently remind you when you start talking negatively.

On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in Fitness & Health/Wellness resolutions. But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tips above and the four posted previously, you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category. 

CHECK BACK ON FRIDAY FOR TIP #6

Health/Wellness Tips for 2012

Health/Wellness Tip #4 for Your New Years Resolutions!

By Sue Underhill, MA, LPC

~ Break it down and make it less intimidating. Rather than one BIG end goal, break it into smaller pieces. Set several smaller goals to achieve throughout the year that will help you to reach the ultimate goal. Then, even if you aren’t able to reach your final goal, you will have many smaller, but still significant, achievements along the way. For example, if your goal is to complete a 10K race, your smaller goals could be running a 5K in less than 30 minutes, adding upper and lower body strength training to increase your muscular endurance, and running 2 miles with a personal best completion time.

On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in fitness & Health/Wellness resolutions. But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tip above and the three posted previously, you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category. 

CHECK BACK WEDNESDAY FOR TIP #5

Health/Wellness Tips for 2012

Health/Wellness Tip #3 for Your New Years Resolutions!

By Sue Underhill, MA, LPC

~ Create a game plan. At the beginning of January, write a comprehensive plan. Write your own personal plan and you’ll be more likely to succeed as well.

On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in fitness & health/Wellness resolutions. But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tip above you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category.

CHECK BACK ON MONDAY FOR TIP #4

Health/Wellness Tips for 2012

Health/Wellness Tip #2 for Your New Years Resolutions!

By Sue Underhill, MA, LPC

~ Avoid choosing a resolution that you’ve been unsuccessful at achieving year after year. This will only set you up for failure, frustration and disappointment. If you are still tempted to make a promise that you’ve made before, then try altering it. For example, instead of stating that you are going to lose 30 pounds, try promising to eat healthier and increase your weekly exercise.

On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in fitness & health/Wellness resolutions. But don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tip above you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category. 

CHECK BACK ON FRIDAY FOR TIP #3

Health/Wellness Tips for 2012

Health/Wellness Tip #1 for Your New Years Resolutions!

By Sue Underhill, MA, LPC

The secret to successful resolutions?  Follow this step to help fulfill your promise to yourself:
 

~ Choose an obtainable goal. Resolving to look like a super model is not realistic for the majority of us, but promising to include daily physical activity in our lives is very possible.  Choose a realistic weight loss goal, and think of it as losing a few pounds at a time.

On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, some of the biggest failures are found in Fitness & Health/Wellness resolutions.  Don’t let the statistics get you down. By following the tip above and the others to follow over the next few weeks, you’ll be better equipped to fall into the successful 20% category.

On Pain

ON PAIN

By Judy Thomas, LCSW

Pain is a sign that something is wrong. Emotional pain lets us know when our boundaries are being violated. The level of pain indicates the seriousness of the violation.  Rather than running from the pain and ignoring it thinking it will go away, we must look closely at it and its causes.  This informs us of the location of our boundaries and our limits, allowing us to choose whether the reward for continued association is worth the pain.  The very act of choosing can reduce our pain and sometimes even eliminate it.  Consider the pain involved in starting an exercise routine after years of perfecting our couch potato form.  When this new routine is perceived as being imposed by outside forces, the physical discomfort can be extreme and lead to stopping very quickly.  However, when the perception is one of personal choice, the pain can become a welcome indicator that we are doing it right.

A simple exercise for directed change is to look closely at the pain you feel and ask “What is the cause of this pain?”  Once some of the causes have been identified, you can dig deeper and ask “What is the value of that which is causing the pain?”, “Why do I believe I need or want this in my life?” and “What can be done to change the circumstances to reduce the pain?”. 

Just say

JUST SAY ‘NO!’  Part II

By Judy Thomas

Sometimes the answer is to start saying ‘No!’ and making it stick.  This decision is not without a price to be sure.  It may mean cutting ties with toxic people that we have become accustomed to having in our lives, or giving up the security that comes with predictable employment.  Only you can decide when the price is worth ending the pain.

While reclaiming the power of 'No' is not the only way to counter the pain in our life, it is the most basic.  Take a look at your life and identify the areas that seem to be the source of your most persistent pain, ask yourself some pointed questions and be ready to accept what may be some hard truths.  Now you are ready to start making some decisions about making changes.

Just say NO

JUST SAY ‘NO!’  Part I

By Judy Thomas

No! What a powerful word.  We discovered that when first learning to speak. We retain this knowledge on a very primal level but have been conditioned to avoid claiming this power.  We are trained while growing up to compromise, to get along, to agree.  It starts with our parents, continues with other family members, gains steam with school and is firmly hammered home with our first job.  We are trained to fear saying 'No', even when the situation calls for it.  After all, we don't want people to believe we are unreasonable, oppositional, disruptive, anti-social or just plain rude.

There comes a time where it becomes clear that polite discourse characterized by gentle attempts to maintain our personal boundaries no longer works and stronger measures are called for if we are to protect ourselves.  That is when an unequivocal ‘NO!’ is the only option.  A statement backed up by action – the refusal to cooperate.  When we stop “going along to get along” and start demanding the respect we deserve as unique, brilliant stars with much to offer the world.

Check back on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 to read Part II.

Quote of the Day

"Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right. "
~ Oprah Winfrey 

Have a safe and Happy New Year from all of us at NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life!

Quote of the Day

When reflecting on this past year and looking ahead at what you want for 2012, keep these words in mind:

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."
~ Oprah Winfrey

Quote of the Day

"Even if I don't reach all my goals, I've gone higher than I would have if I hadn't set any."
~ Danielle Fotopoulis

I love this quote because now that the Christmas bustle has come to an end, the daunting task of a New Years Resolution arises and with it the anxiety of finding one that you can stick with until you have mastered it.  This year, be kind to yourself, be proud of ALL your accomplishments, big and small.

Quote of the Day

 "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you happiness."
~ Helen Keller

Happy Holidays from all of us at NOVO!

Quote of the Day

 There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions.
~ Bill McKibben

Quote of the Day

As you are attending the holiday parties on your schedule and opening gifts from friends, family and co-workers this season, keep this thought in the forefront of your mind:

"Love the giver more than the gift."
~ Brigham Young

Quote of the Day

"Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect."
~ Oren Arnold

Quote of the Day

As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December's bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.
-- Donald E. Westlake

Quote of the Day

When preparing for your holiday traditions this year, whether they be new or old, remember this:

It isn't the big pleasures that count the most; it is making a great deal out of the little ones.

~ ANONYMOUS 

Problem Solving for Stress Reduction

Stress kills. This has become commonly accepted and is generally agreed on by experts and laypersons alike. A major source of stress for people these days is worry; which can be defined as the process of repeatedly asking yourself, “What if …?” Fill in the blank with any bad thing you can imagine. For some people, asking “What if...?” can be a good motivator but for most, it is the doorway to sleepless nights, chronic anxiety and an increased likelihood of developing health problems.

Worry focuses the attention on possible negative occurrences, most of which will never happen. It can make people feel like their lives are spiraling out of control. This is because it is only half of the question. When thinking about our concerns, it is more helpful to bring the second half of the question into consciousness and this is, “What can I do about it?” This is where the ability to problem solve comes in.

Problem Solving in 5 Easy Steps

Step 1: Define the problem as specifically as you can.  Being specific keeps a problem to a manageable size. This could mean that a current concern needs to be broken down into several related problems.

Step 2: Think of all the possible solutions to the problem.  Be creative here. What has worked for you in the past? What advice would you give a friend? What have you heard about working for others? What would Macgyver do?

Step 3: List the pros and cons of each possible solution.  Write it down. This makes it easier to contrast and compare your options.

Step 4: Choose the solution you think is best.  This includes deciding how you are going to carry it out and may include additional problem solving as you develop your plan of action.

Step 5: Try it out.  Did it work? If not, you can either determine why it failed and modify your plan of action or move to the next possible solution. The important thing is to not give up.

Life is filled with speed bumps that can be approached as opportunities to learn and grow or as insurmountable barriers to accomplishing our goals. Developing a problem solving response as opposed to a worry response, can reduce our stress level and lead to a healthier, happier life.

~ by Judy Thomas, LCSW

Quote of the Day

You cannot learn other people's lessons for them. They must do the work themselves, and they'll do it when they're ready.

 ~Louise L. Hay~

Thought for the day...

"Believe that you will succeed, and you will."
Dale Carnegie

Thought for the day..

"We can do anything we want to do if we stick to it long enough.

Helen Keller

Thought for the day..

"When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around."
Willie Nelson

Thought for the day...

“To love what you do and feel that it matters how could anything be more fun?”
 Katharine Graham

Thought for the day..

"I would rather regret the things that I have done
than the things that I have not."
Lucille Ball

Thought for the day.

“A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes.” Mahatma Gandhi

Thought for the day..

Just for Today

On November 29, 2010 my very dear and life-long friend passed way from breast cancer.  The following was provided at her memorial service as part of the farewell to this special woman.  I am unsure of its origin.  I have tweaked some ideas with my own thoughts and provide the following as food for thought.

Just for today I will live through this day only and not tackle all my life’s problems at once.

Just for today I will be happy.  This assumes that what Abraham Lincoln said is true, “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

Just for today I will strengthen my mind.  I will study something new and I will learn something useful. 

Just for today I will exercise my spirit in three ways. I will do someone a good turn and not get found out: if anyone knows of it, it will not count.  I will do at least two things I don’t really want to do – just for the exercise.

Just for today I will be agreeable.  I will look as good as I can, talk about good things, act courteously, criticize not one bit, not find fault with anything, and not attempt to improve or regulate anyone except myself.   

Just for today I will have a program.  I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it.  I will save myself from unproductive pests like hurry, worry, and indecision.

Just for today I will find a quiet half hour all to myself and relax.  During this half hour I will get a better perspective of my life.

Just for today I will be unafraid.  I will especially not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful and to believe as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.

Anita Grundstrom Neff

March, 1943 - November, 2010

Happy New Year!!

Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.
Hal Borland

Happy New Year 2011...

From Novo

New Years Eve Thought for the day...

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank.

We are going to put words on them ourselves.

The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.”

Thought For the day...

"Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful"
-- ANNETTE FUNICELLO

Thought for the day...

"Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out."
-- ANONYMOUS

Thought for the day...

"I am not afraid of storms, I am learning to sail my own ship."
-- LOUISE MAY ALCOTT

Thought for the day..

"Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right."
-- HENRY FORD

Thought for the day...

May your day be a little brighter and the joys of the season be yours.

Happy Holidays,

From: Novo Counsel Staff...

Thought through the holiday...

The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing others loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas.

Thought For the day...

"Always do what you are afraid to do."
-- RALPH WALDO EMERSON

Thought for the day...

"Attitude is Everything!"

Silver linings aren't just discovered, they're created!

-- PRESENTED BY NOLAN BURRIS

Thought for the day...

Thought for the Day..

"If you can't forgive, don't ask to be forgiven"

-- NAPOLEON HILL

Thought for the day...

"Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want."
~~JIM ROHN~~~

Thought for the day...

"Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly and without expectation.
We don't love to be loved; we love to love."
~~ LEO BUSCAGLIA~~

Thought for the day...

"To me, every hour of the day and night is an unspeakably perfect miracle."
--WALT WHITMAN--

Thought for the day..

“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.”
-- MAE WEST

Thought for the day..

“The journey is the reward”
- TAO SAYING

Thought for the Day..

“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light.
Take off all of your envies, jealousies, forgiveness, selfishness and fear”
- CESARE PAVESE

Thought For the Day..

“Being considerate of others will take you further in life than a college degree."
- MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN

Thought for the Day..

“There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile speaks them all”
- ANONYMOUS

Thought for the Day..

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.

So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore.Dream. Discover"
-- MARK TWAIN

Thought for the day

It’s More Than Just Talk!

There is always ongoing discussion about what psychotherapy/counseling method is proven effective through research.  Points addressed include which method is most helpful, most cost effective, and provides lasting results.  For some time now many providers and insurance companies have taken the stand that the problem and solution focused treatment, especially Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, is the most research proven methods of treatment.  Well…..Scientific American Mind, November/December, 2010, has published findings that differ with the standard brief treatment beliefs. 

There will be a longer, more informative in Renew on defining Psychodynamic Therapy and its benefits in the NOVO website newsletter section soon.  However…..this introduction is just to begin generating more interest in and understanding of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.  The Mind article says this is the most helpful and effective method with lasting results!  And….there is research available to prove this.

Just a few facts on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy:

1.   There is no arbitrarily agreed upon number of sessions through which to achieve results. Psychodynamic Therapy is open-ended to best meet the individual’s needs.

2.   It does not take years to get results!  Once weekly sessions can begin to improve one’s life functioning within just a few sessions.      

3.   Psychodynamic Therapy does solve specific problems and alleviate symptoms but it also looks at the impact of the individual’s history on current functioning and develops positive direction for the future.

4.   Maybe most importantly, people who participate in Psychodynamic Therapy continue to improve even after treatment ends!  This is likely to be because Psychodynamic Therapy is in-depth and identifies underlying psychological patterns.  These patterns affect many areas of one’s life functioning, not just the problem that brought the person into treatment.       

Thought for the Day..

What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

``Don Miguel Ruiz``

Thought for the Day..

Allow and empower someone you trust to guide you on your path.

~Cherie Carter Scott, Ph.D~

Thought for the day..

There's NO statute of limitations on forgiveness. In the presence or absence of explanation forgive yourself and forgive others.

`Keith D. Harrell`

Thought for the day..

Schedule a sacred date with yourself.

You deserve time for your life.

~Cheryl Richardson~

Thought For the Day

Everything in your life

every experience,

every relationship

is a mirror of the mental pattern that's going on inside of you

Louise L Hay

Thought for the Day...

Remember that life is very simple.

You create your experiences by your thinking and feeling patterns.

~~Louise L. Hay ~~

Thought for the Day...

What you dismiss as an ordinary day coincidence may be an opening to an extraordinary adventure

~~Deepak Chopra, M.D.~~

Thought For The Day...

Be willing to admit that you're wrong or have made a  mistake.

It's the only way to learn.

~~Christane Northrup, M.D.~~

Thought for the Day...

You don't have to let what others say affect you negatively.

Others may say the words, but you choose your attitude.

~~Keith D. Harrell~~

Thought of the Day..

Don't Start tackling tomorrow's problems until tomorrow.

You don't have tomorrow's strength yet.

You simply have enough for today.

We don't need to know what will happen tomorrow.

~~Max Lucado~~

Thought for the day

Respect yourself.

You're the best judge of what's right.

~~Cheryl Richardson~~

Thought For The Day..

Choose to believe that "everyone is always helpful."Therefore, wherever you go in life, people will be there to assist you.

 ~Louise L. Hay~

Thought for the Day

Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting,
experience treacherous, judgment difficult.

Thought for the day..

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER...