Wonder Women

Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels.
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Faith Whittlesey

Affirmitive Action

Have you ever wished you could acquire the things you needed your yourself and your family and friends, etc. but found that no matter what you did you just can't seem to make your dreams "manifest"? Try this: post affirmations. Post positive messages in bold letters on cards or pieces of paper, sticky notes, whatever... Put them all over one devoted wall or some place you see every morning like the cork-board in your office, at home or work. Use these little affirmations and messages, but you can also use pictures. Pictures, say of your perfect house, the ideal family car and property stuffs. You can also add pictures of fashion, inspirational things, pictures of happy families, your girlfriend (or what your perfect wife would look like)... etc. You get the idea. I got this idea from a book I read on positive thinking. In the book the author called his creation a "vision board". Same idea, a cork board with all those types of things, that I had mentioned earlier; on it. Basically it works like this: When you surround yourself with this kind of information; and notice it everywhere, what then you are doing is drawing on the positive energy around you to bring into being all that you desire and have it manifest.

make your bed, and lay In It.

"Today I will make my bed upon awakening, thanking God for the power and decision to do so"... symbolizing that we must accept how we have founded ourselves as people created and propelled in the direction of our teachers; and then review what we'd like to do to better ourselves and improve upon it.

• We ought live in the moment... because it's been speculated that there is only the "eternal moment of now".

• We must let go of all guilt about any mistakes we've made in the past, for they have taught us who we are not.

• We have a put together a well thought out plan to acquire all the things we need to have a productive and fulfilling life, always living it to the very best of our abilities; always moving toward the higher path.

• We pass on our knowledge to our children so they can improve upon it.

Sometimes, as a last resort; repeated exposure to that which we fear most helps us to be courageous enough to accept and confront even our own mortality. If we were to die today, could we say that we've accomplished all that God, (or whatever the heck we're here for); has given us to do? Seriously, have we made a difference in peoples lives? Have we put education, integrity, responsibility, courage and hope in the minds and hearts of our Children? Make your bed... and lay in it.

Walk softly...

I hope every day of my life includes a search for a greater degree of humility...

Life is a beautiful gift that most of will spend searching for "something". I have learned that my life's best rewards come from being able to give of myself. I could have the world... but there wouldn't be much point in having anything if I wasn't able to share it. Today I walk and humbly ask: "What may I do for my fellow man today"? I find what I have best in me to contribute, and kick as much ass with it as possible.

P.O.P. Rocks!

That's right! The (Power Of Prayer) absolutely, 100% rocks. Alot of us don't believe in God, or don't like the regiment of the Churches. If the term "prayer" bothers you in any way... then try to think of it as meditation or something else. Whatever suits you best.

For me, mealtimes are an extremely easy time for me to remember to show appreciation for my good fortunes, and ask for help if I need it. For the past two years I have prayed at dinner something like this...

"Thank-You for giving me this life. And thank-You for allowing me to share it with others. And thank-You for my possessions. Please let this food nourish my mind and my soul, as it nourishes my body; to keep me well and heal me. That I may better do for myself and the others I come into contact with". And then adding anything else that I see fit. Things that might seem important for today or this particular time in my life.

After practicing this technique "religiously"... Not only do I believe it, I have become it.

Poise and Posture

It's extremely hard not to be successful if you are properly prepared. And I can't stress enough how important posture is when it comes to being healthy and feeling good. Your spine is the central nervous system and is connected directly to the brain.

So try this: Stand with your arms loose at your sides, feet shoulder-width apart. It is important to keep your knees slightly bent or un-locked at all times. This will put less stress on the joints and put the load on the muscles... keeping them in a state of continual exercise. It'll take about a week for your body to adjust to the added stress. And it may feel un-comfortable or un-natural at first. Push down with your feet and up with the top of your head, and outward with both shoulders. Thrust forward slightly with the hips. Keep the brow and jaw relaxed, and the tip of the tongue pointed and touching the roof of the mouth just behind the teeth. Keeping in mind not to lock your jaw.

This is proper posture. If you were to side-step and face the palms of your hands forward, it'd be impossible to not be ready for anything.

Suck It Up

Your body is a temple. (At least that's what's been said) It's my opinion that diet really IS important... however I don't think it's as important as simply making sure that you actually eat regularly; and with proper amounts.

Let's face it, alot of us grab a coffee and a doughnut for breakfast, a burger for lunch, and Hamburger Helper for dinner. This is actually good. At least you're eating. Take the right ammounts of food, and chances are you will live a happier life. Remember I said at the beginning: Diet Is Important. Take the time to actually think about what it is that your building your temple with. Coffee and doughnuts taste awesome, but make a pretty "soggy" foundation for your day. Alot of dieticians suggest that breakfast really is the most important meal of your day. It provides your body with what it so desperately needs before you do anything. Shove a descent size bowl of cereal or oatmeal (my personal favorite) with some fruit between "coffee" and "doughnut". That'll get your motor running!