FYI

JUST IN CASE anyone out in blogger world is confused about me being a Christian and the little blurb I wrote on hysterical paroxym - make no mistake, I am a Christian. I am simply what God created - a real human - who has lived a real life, made real mistakes, done a few good things, and am working towards being better day by day.

But to me, being a Christian does not mean being a “prude”. I think far too many “non-Christians” see Christians as “goody two shoes”, judgmental, righteous, pious, boring, and narrow in vision. I am none of these things, nor have I ever been.

Of course, what I believe in my heart and spirit is mine and NOTHING I read, discuss, hear, or see will alter my personal beliefs. I am happy to discuss them with anyone interested, but I know EACH MAN (or woman) MUST CHOOSE what they believe ultimately. I respect that right. I will listen to others beliefs, without trepidation, I will
discuss things that may be personal, when appropriate, and I will admit the “folly” of my ways if it will help someone. I am a real human being!

Just wanted to clarify in case someone out there is judging me
Here is a lovely bright orange flower for you!

I love you and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.

I am sending you a very blue sky and the whitest of clouds, forming. I looked up and the blue was so blue, and the white so white, I couldn’t resist taking a picture. (and if this isn’t poetry in
our visions, I don’t know what is!

The sky doesn’t always look like this.

Enjoy! I think the people in the parking lot outside the stores thought I was nuts. One day I stopped and looked up at a group of Canadian geese flying by. When they were out of sight I began to focus on earthly things, and a huge group of people had spotted me looking up and had stopped to see the geese, as well.

It was fun and we all smiled and went our separate ways! Seek the beautiful things that are gifts and often taken for granted! Have a wonderful day!

Hysterical paroxysm

Have you heard of this? I was rather (to say the least), shocked by this. In the Victorian era women were thought to have a malady called “hysteria.” The signs of it were fainting, dizziness, weakness, a real plethora of complaints.

Most physicians were of the male gender in Victorian times. The treatment for hysteria?

“Oh my, hide the children!”

The physician gave women manual stimulation with vibrators, massage, or water…until orgasm. It was thought that is why women had all these symptoms.

Can you imagine the doctor? I bet he kept this little remedy rather closed mouth; didn’t want to share the “wealth”, if you know what I mean. Of course it became known ultimately the whole thing was ridiculous.

I know a few crabby women who are a bit hysterical because they are not with a kind, patient, and caring man who knows “just what to do”, but I think it can be worked out between them.

You know most doctors are still “practicing physicians” I bet the doctors worked long hours in those times - without a complaint!

“I think I’m feeling faint!”

Regarding YouTube recommendation a couple of days ago

Andres tells me the link was broken and he couldn’t view it. I may have done something wrong posting it! Try taking the address: http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1 and cutting and pasting it and see if you can get it. I did it on Safari and got the video…

If you can’t get into by that method, do this: Forget it (just kidding) - I am not a YouTube expert at all, so I don’t honestly have a clue how you would seek it out. But you could try, if you have the time and are so inclined:).

That’s the best I can figure out for now. Hope it works. Now read the article below entitled
“I’m just being honest.” Please:). If you opt to try my CD or book, I PROMISE - zero saturated fat and no calories!

CREATE A SPLENDID week for yourself and others around you. Think and be happy! No more advertising my “stuff” for another month…I promised

I am just being honest!

I promised I would only “advertise” what I promote on this blog once a month, and looking at my calendar, it’s past that time! If you haven’t checked out my other blog, this is your invitation to do so: http://stress-management-magic.blogspot.com

My profession for 20++ has been as a fitness instructor, personal health consultant and life coach. I specialize in stress management and relaxation techniques. I LOVE WHAT I DO.
It rocks to see people who are having trouble facing the challenges this life presents us with each day, change their own lives and the lives of those around them! What I’ve offered them
in training is simply what I’ve been given. I am trying to help as many people as I can learn that it is possible to manage stress and learn to relax…no matter what! REALLY.

The blog is to offer as much help as I can to those on line who may not be able to afford a personal trainer. I couldn’t! Photos and articles will always pertain to things that will help heal body, mind, and spirit.

I have just finished creating my first website. What a challenge. Most of the language on the internet is like a foreign language to me at this point. I will also offer what I can to help on this website, but also I am promoting my relaxation CD.
It has been tested on hundreds of students over the years and these 3 relaxations work. The only thing you have to do is be faithful and “allow” yourself the 10-15 minutes per relaxation at LEAST three times a week in the evening.

The sale of this CD (the price of a medium pizza to change your life:), and the sale of my small book that was recently published, is how I am going to be able to keep writing my blogs and surviving with an income, on the internet.It’s tough to be my own “media” person. I am a new name in the CD and book market, and without the big $$$$$ it’s a challenge to get the word out! But I am working on it.

If you need a reasonable gift, an important gift for someone you love - or yourself - check it out, please. The new web address is: http://www.stressmanagementmagic.com>when you open the website a “sample” of my relaxation will come on (my voice) - if you aren’t in the mood to listen right then - listen later, if you like. I am such a terrible salesperson! But I believe with all my heart in what I do and I love people healing from within! There is another sample on the second page.

Met a new family yesterday!

Cutest family I’ve seen in a long time. These little ducks floated right up to my kayak. Usually they are quite shy with “the little ones”. They bounced lightly when a current lifted them. If mama swam away they almost skidded on top of the water to catch up with her.

It was the closest I’ve ever gotten to a family this young. All the little ones were peeping and it
made me smile all day long.

Now get up - leave the computer, and go outside and explore. If you can’t, then I hope you
can share the joy with me though this photo. Life is still abundant in joy. Have a wonderful weekend and take a breath!

Someone cares for you!

YouTube video PLEASE TAKE 2 MINUTES and Watch it

Tribute video made by 15 year old…VERY GOOD
Normally I don’t pass on too much - but this was sent to me from my sister in law and it made
me cry. I remember Viet Nam vets coming home to so many negative feelings - these folks
are doing their jobs. I hate war. I love my fellow human beings. Take a couple of minutes and let this touch your hearts, please.
This is powerful and so well done.
> This video is the hottest thing on the internet and on Fox News today. Lizzie Palmer who put this YouTube program together is 15 years old. There have been over 3,000,000 hits as of Tuesday 5/8. In case you missed it, here it is.

> http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1
>

A few flowers for you! They look like sunshine to me :)

“Create” a beautiful day for yourself and those around you! Don’t let happiness thieves steal your joy! Bless them and move on!

I have $55,000.00 less than I thought I had this morning!

Life is such a challenge, isn’t it? NO. I don’t have that kind of money at all! Not even. My husband works so many hours every day just to go from paycheck to paycheck. I am trying to be a “media person” for my relaxation CD and small book,
but it’s tough to gain people’s trust and acceptance.

Last evening we thought we might put our home on the market again. I know, the market is down, it’s flooded here where I live - but my darling NEEDS to leave the heat and get back to the mountains. He moved here to care for my mama until she passed on. He moved here for love.

So anyway…..I spoke with a real estate salesperson. I gave her some figures and she assured me we would come out with a certain amount of money when the debts were paid. Hee hee. She kind of wrote down the wrong figures and made a wee bit of an error - to the tune of $55,000.00 (NOT in our favor). Oh well, easy come, easy go.

We’ve lived here for 20 years and had hoped our home had appreciated as we’d thought. Well, it did - just long enough for so many people to buy over their heads,
go into equity debt, and now all these hard working folks are in a terrible bind, and loosing their homes on top of it.

We aren’t and I am thankful, and yet, I feel sorrow and truly empathy for so many families. IF we were ever given the “right” information we could make better choices. But we are used, abused, and take our knocks like good little workers who thought they were hearing the truth.

I am not complaining for me, you understand. I am thankful for every thing big and small in our lives - but more so for the health and well being of our loved ones. I
know we have much more than so many brothers and sisters in the world.

It was a fun night playing with the possibility of money above debt. Money to dream with and play with…..but it’s okay. I am happy no matter what. Whatever state I am in I am thankful for each breath, for each moment to share love, and for all the beauty that still is bountiful in this world. I hope you are too!

Enjoy - the moments of life are fleeting and precious. Call someone you love. Hug someone. Pick something wonderful about an individual and let them know you see it, and appreciate it. We all too often hear the negative. Be positive. Be loving.

Thank you! I care.

Quiet your mind and enjoy nature

If you can’t find this kind of space near you, I hope you enjoy the photo and let it take you away for a few moments!