Some days just don't work out the way that I would like them to!
So, I choose again and start over--even if it is half past 4 in the afternoon. And this is okay. :)
We all have moments when we would like to have a do-over. Well, we can!
Here is to choosing again.
Be well.
Jan 10, 2009
Jan 9, 2009
Just Say YES
Saying 'yes' tells the Universe that I am open to and willing to experience new things, better things, happier things in my life.
Saying 'yes' makes a huge difference to how happy I am each day. If I am saying 'no' it is because there is some part of me that is in fear. Fear brings closure, constriction and a huge sense of resistance to me. If, on the other hand, I say 'yes,' things change. Even if I can't give a big 'yes,' just a little 'yes' cracks open the door to some new and better things. Even a little 'yes' is a start in a new direction.
Jan 8, 2009
The Best Things
Sometimes, I find myself just amazingly happy over the littlest things. Things that I used to take for granted, things that I think we are usually too busy to notice.
I opened my blinds this morning and felt the warmth of the sun on my skin. In that moment, I felt so happy to be here.
Everyday can be this good!
I opened my blinds this morning and felt the warmth of the sun on my skin. In that moment, I felt so happy to be here.
Everyday can be this good!
Jan 6, 2009
Choose Again!
You CAN Choose Again!
When someone tells you they can't give you what you are asking for ... choose to ask again.
We simply live in a society that has learned, in varying degrees, to give our power away to authoritarian beliefs and fear-based, limited, realistic models.
...the power of "choosing again" [is]... asking for what we'd really prefer, not what someone told us is possible.
In the face of adversity and/or all that you do not want: You CAN Choose Again!
When you are given a dire diagnosis: You CAN Choose Again!
When you feel unloved, unwanted or incapable: You CAN Choose Again!
When you've been told that what you want is not possible / realistic: You CAN Choose Again!
When you feel fear about what the media says about the economy: You CAN Choose Again!
Be willing to be changed at depth. Be willing to learn how to allow things be easier and gentler.
Mary Robinson Reynolds
P.S. There is a cool video to go with this and I will add it later!
P.P.S. I am "choosing again!"
P.P.P.S. Ta-da!!! Enjoy!
http://www.kumbayamovie.com/
When someone tells you they can't give you what you are asking for ... choose to ask again.
We simply live in a society that has learned, in varying degrees, to give our power away to authoritarian beliefs and fear-based, limited, realistic models.
...the power of "choosing again" [is]... asking for what we'd really prefer, not what someone told us is possible.
In the face of adversity and/or all that you do not want: You CAN Choose Again!
When you are given a dire diagnosis: You CAN Choose Again!
When you feel unloved, unwanted or incapable: You CAN Choose Again!
When you've been told that what you want is not possible / realistic: You CAN Choose Again!
When you feel fear about what the media says about the economy: You CAN Choose Again!
Be willing to be changed at depth. Be willing to learn how to allow things be easier and gentler.
Mary Robinson Reynolds
P.S. There is a cool video to go with this and I will add it later!
P.P.S. I am "choosing again!"
P.P.P.S. Ta-da!!! Enjoy!
http://www.kumbayamovie.com/
Jan 5, 2009
Women Don't Have Expiration Dates!
This is a skin care article from Raw Gaia. To check out their site, click here: http://www.rawgaia.com/
I am posting this because I find it disgraceful that our society doesn't honor the beauty of All Women, regardless of age. What is true beauty anyway? Why do we let someone outside of ourselves dictate to us our definition of beauty?
"What’s Wrong with Wrinkles Anyway?"
RAW GAIA'S "ETHICAL MARKETING" APPROACH TO BEAUTY AND AGEING
We are appalled by the majority of marketing campaigns aimed at women, which have created false standards of beauty and make women feel inadequate and unsure about their bodies, and in particular, about ageing skin.
In view of this, Raw Gaia has adopted an "ethical marketing" approach to beauty and ageing, so here is what we have to say:
We are constantly bombarded with images of the ‘perfect woman’, typically a model in her late teens, very slim and wearing make-up done by a professional artist. Moreover, and what most people don’t know, the photograph is then airbrushed; skin, body and face features are enhanced and made completely flawless with the help of computer software. So these images of femininity and beauty that we see all around us are of women that literally don’t exist!
The problem is that this makes women feel inadequate, unhappy and unsure about themselves. Have you noticed that pretty much every woman you know will admit in confidence that she feels unhappy about some part, or all, of her body, that she would feel happier if she could change it? To us, this is awful!
Ageing skin is now a particular concern for women. According to a recent market research study, over 90% of women do not feel good about the way their skin looks, regardless of how old they are. This same study acknowledged that nowadays even young women in their early 20s have concerns about wrinkles.
We find it disgraceful that skin care companies use these images to convey the hidden message that ageing skin is not beautiful, not lovable. Sometimes this message is even blatantly explicit. For instance, we found a natural skin care company referring to wrinkles as "unsightly"! We think that creating the need for a product by making women feel bad about themselves is just plain cruel.
Raw Gaia has therefore adopted an "ethical marketing approach to beauty and ageing. We have taken off any mention in our products about de-ageing, wrinkles, rejuvenation, etc. All our marketing literature has been carefully scrutinised to remove anything that would make women feel unsure about their skin and body. On our website, a section has been created to provide information on how to achieve healthy skin through right diet, natural skin care and a positive mental attitude.
We are doing this because we don't want to contribute in any way to this madness. Evidently, we are not suggesting that people shouldn’t use skin care products anymore. On the contrary, it is good and important to have skin that is healthy and full of vitality. Such skin is beautiful, regardless of whether it is aged. Our purpose is to offer you the purest skin care products that truly promote healthy and beautiful skin, by using organic, vegan and unheated, plant-based ingredients.
We invite you to use our products (or any truly natural skin care products for that matter) because you are moved to take good care of yourself and your body, because you want to feel good and not as a result of feeling inadequate or unhappy.
We have all been brainwashed but now is time to see through these unreal, false standards of beauty, created by years and years of unkind marketing tactics. Whenever you see one of those ads, know that they are completely unreal images, the result of computer trickery, makeup, a little bit of nip / tuck action, etc.
Ageing is inevitable and cannot be stopped, not even using the best natural skin care. Botox and all the rest of invasive surgical treatments don’t make you look in your 20s either. But the key point is: ‘What is wrong with wrinkles anyway?’ And of course, the answer is: ‘nothing!’
Kind regards,
Raw Gaia
What do you believe?
I am posting this because I find it disgraceful that our society doesn't honor the beauty of All Women, regardless of age. What is true beauty anyway? Why do we let someone outside of ourselves dictate to us our definition of beauty?
"What’s Wrong with Wrinkles Anyway?"
RAW GAIA'S "ETHICAL MARKETING" APPROACH TO BEAUTY AND AGEING
We are appalled by the majority of marketing campaigns aimed at women, which have created false standards of beauty and make women feel inadequate and unsure about their bodies, and in particular, about ageing skin.
In view of this, Raw Gaia has adopted an "ethical marketing" approach to beauty and ageing, so here is what we have to say:
We are constantly bombarded with images of the ‘perfect woman’, typically a model in her late teens, very slim and wearing make-up done by a professional artist. Moreover, and what most people don’t know, the photograph is then airbrushed; skin, body and face features are enhanced and made completely flawless with the help of computer software. So these images of femininity and beauty that we see all around us are of women that literally don’t exist!
The problem is that this makes women feel inadequate, unhappy and unsure about themselves. Have you noticed that pretty much every woman you know will admit in confidence that she feels unhappy about some part, or all, of her body, that she would feel happier if she could change it? To us, this is awful!
Ageing skin is now a particular concern for women. According to a recent market research study, over 90% of women do not feel good about the way their skin looks, regardless of how old they are. This same study acknowledged that nowadays even young women in their early 20s have concerns about wrinkles.
We find it disgraceful that skin care companies use these images to convey the hidden message that ageing skin is not beautiful, not lovable. Sometimes this message is even blatantly explicit. For instance, we found a natural skin care company referring to wrinkles as "unsightly"! We think that creating the need for a product by making women feel bad about themselves is just plain cruel.
Raw Gaia has therefore adopted an "ethical marketing approach to beauty and ageing. We have taken off any mention in our products about de-ageing, wrinkles, rejuvenation, etc. All our marketing literature has been carefully scrutinised to remove anything that would make women feel unsure about their skin and body. On our website, a section has been created to provide information on how to achieve healthy skin through right diet, natural skin care and a positive mental attitude.
We are doing this because we don't want to contribute in any way to this madness. Evidently, we are not suggesting that people shouldn’t use skin care products anymore. On the contrary, it is good and important to have skin that is healthy and full of vitality. Such skin is beautiful, regardless of whether it is aged. Our purpose is to offer you the purest skin care products that truly promote healthy and beautiful skin, by using organic, vegan and unheated, plant-based ingredients.
We invite you to use our products (or any truly natural skin care products for that matter) because you are moved to take good care of yourself and your body, because you want to feel good and not as a result of feeling inadequate or unhappy.
We have all been brainwashed but now is time to see through these unreal, false standards of beauty, created by years and years of unkind marketing tactics. Whenever you see one of those ads, know that they are completely unreal images, the result of computer trickery, makeup, a little bit of nip / tuck action, etc.
Ageing is inevitable and cannot be stopped, not even using the best natural skin care. Botox and all the rest of invasive surgical treatments don’t make you look in your 20s either. But the key point is: ‘What is wrong with wrinkles anyway?’ And of course, the answer is: ‘nothing!’
Kind regards,
Raw Gaia
What do you believe?
Jan 4, 2009
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