Making a difference...
Can one person make a difference in this world? YES! We all have the power to make changes and make this world a better place.
YES...it can seem overwhelming at times. In the grand scheme of things, our input may seem of little consequence....but we can make a difference.
Here is an example of how easy it is to make a difference:
Did you know by simply replacing 17 light bulbs in your home with energy efficient bulbs, your energy conservation is equivalent to taking ONE WHOLE AUTO OFF THE ROAD FOR A YEAR! - and an added bonus is those energy efficient bulbs are standardly guaranteed to last for 5 + years and will be replaced at no cost to you if they don't. SAVE MONEY, SAVE ENERGY, HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT. That's what I call a "WIN - WIN - WIN!
Small things do make a difference.
So...Now I'm going to ask for your help in changing something that means a lot to me personally.
As a CUSHING'S DISEASE survivor, I am passionate about creating awareness in the general public and the medical arena about this rare disease and hopefully preventing someone else from extensive suffering.
YOU CAN HELP TOO! HOW?
Please take a moment to read and sign this petition to raise awareness for CUSHING'S DISEASE:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/CushingsDiseaseAwareness
Your support and understanding have been a priceless blessing to us as we have battled and continue to deal with the effects of CUSHING'S DISEASE and the effects on our lives.
I hope that you remember that whatever you passions are, you can make a difference! Find a what to reach out and help! The rewards are amazing!
Health and Happiness to you all!
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Type A? Type B? (12/19/2006)
I always thought I was an "A" Type personality...
Who of us hasn't taken a personality test? Whether just for fun, or for a company we worked for...we have all had many occasions to take such tests. BUT I recently had a personality test done again....and I was shocked to see that it said that I was a "B+" type. Here is what it said:
You Have a Type B+ Personality
You're a pro at going with the flow.
You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer.
A total joy to be around, people crave your stability.
While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity.
Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done.
You're passionate - just selective about your passions.
SO....Why the change I wonder? Well, I think that the process of reevaluating your life while facing your mortality makes you stop and think. It makes you contemplate the value of life and the quality as well. Soon to follow is the determination of where you are in your life and then you may start to make efforts to change and redefine your priorities. I feel pretty stable in my life – always have. I've always believed in standing up for myself, my dreams and my desires. I was raised to believe that it was "my life" and that I had the ability and right to make the choices that would change or enhance my life. I know that this statement in itself sounds a bit self-centered. BUT - somehow, my parents were able to instill in me the quality of empathy.
You know that “little voice”…That little voice that tells me that it isn't ok to ignore or interrupt someone when they are speaking. That little voice that tells me to be genuinely concerned about what my friends are going thru and what they are living and saying. That little voice that tells me to remember that small things in the lives of people that I care about. That little voice that says to apologize when I hurt someone's feelings...even if it isn't solely my fault. That little voice that says to buy someone a gift without reason, just because it makes me think of them. That little voice that says to extend kindness to those who aren't kind to me. That little voice that says to give to those who have less than me. That little voice that says to always remember who I am, who I represent and the consequences of my actions. (XO-D)
Where did that little voice come from? I think that we all have a little voice from the moment we enter this world. The trick is to have it trained and nurtured. My parents nurtured my conscience as a child and helped train the voice that guided my actions. My parents taught me to believe in myself and to stand up for what I believed in regardless of any opposition. My parents actually "PARENTED" me in the beginning of my life. They nurtured my soul. They shaped my "being."
I am forever in awe of them. AND, when finally I look at my personality "type," I can always read what a random test might say, but what I have to know is that I am ok with who I am and that I have faith in the kind of persons that my parents are and the kind of person that they raised.
I'm not saying that I have a grip on life, or that I have any of the answers in the big scheme of things. What I am saying is that I will enjoy each moment as a gift and treasure the journey and the small things, knowing that I have chosen my path based on strong intuitions and some solid thought process. I have concluded that it is the small things and the small moments that really stick with you and make the solid basis of a stable life.
Keeping this in mind, I think that it is vital to our existence to be willing to get to know others. If we care, we have a responsibility to make an attempt to honestly understand where someone is “coming from” in their thoughts and ideas. People are different – That is what makes the world go around – But that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t know why someone does something or why they feel the way they do. We should never assume that we know what someone is about. Most likely we have no clue. We should ask and most importantly, LISTEN to what they say. We don’t have to agree. But we do have to respect what they think and what they feel. Honestly, we don’t even have to understand….BUT, we still have to respect a person’s thoughts and ideas. And if we care about them, we will take the time to know.
So…who in your life cares about you? Who in your life knows you? Who in your life is too self-absorbed to take the time…those questions are probably easy for all of us to ask and answer. BUT…more importantly, Do I care about those in my life? Do I know them? Am I too self-absorbed to take the time?
In a season that is supposed to be based on giving, peace, love and joy…We would all do well to ask ourselves this question:
What have I done to promote love, joy, peace, and giving?
Change begins with the smallest of actions, not just intentions.
I hope you are all able to find a way to show those in your lives that you care about that you do in fact CARE about them and wish them LOVE, JOY, and PEACE.
Who of us hasn't taken a personality test? Whether just for fun, or for a company we worked for...we have all had many occasions to take such tests. BUT I recently had a personality test done again....and I was shocked to see that it said that I was a "B+" type. Here is what it said:
You Have a Type B+ Personality
You're a pro at going with the flow.
You love to kick back and take in everything life has to offer.
A total joy to be around, people crave your stability.
While you're totally laid back, you can have bouts of hyperactivity.
Get into a project you love, and you won't stop until it's done.
You're passionate - just selective about your passions.
SO....Why the change I wonder? Well, I think that the process of reevaluating your life while facing your mortality makes you stop and think. It makes you contemplate the value of life and the quality as well. Soon to follow is the determination of where you are in your life and then you may start to make efforts to change and redefine your priorities. I feel pretty stable in my life – always have. I've always believed in standing up for myself, my dreams and my desires. I was raised to believe that it was "my life" and that I had the ability and right to make the choices that would change or enhance my life. I know that this statement in itself sounds a bit self-centered. BUT - somehow, my parents were able to instill in me the quality of empathy.
You know that “little voice”…That little voice that tells me that it isn't ok to ignore or interrupt someone when they are speaking. That little voice that tells me to be genuinely concerned about what my friends are going thru and what they are living and saying. That little voice that tells me to remember that small things in the lives of people that I care about. That little voice that says to apologize when I hurt someone's feelings...even if it isn't solely my fault. That little voice that says to buy someone a gift without reason, just because it makes me think of them. That little voice that says to extend kindness to those who aren't kind to me. That little voice that says to give to those who have less than me. That little voice that says to always remember who I am, who I represent and the consequences of my actions. (XO-D)
Where did that little voice come from? I think that we all have a little voice from the moment we enter this world. The trick is to have it trained and nurtured. My parents nurtured my conscience as a child and helped train the voice that guided my actions. My parents taught me to believe in myself and to stand up for what I believed in regardless of any opposition. My parents actually "PARENTED" me in the beginning of my life. They nurtured my soul. They shaped my "being."
I am forever in awe of them. AND, when finally I look at my personality "type," I can always read what a random test might say, but what I have to know is that I am ok with who I am and that I have faith in the kind of persons that my parents are and the kind of person that they raised.
I'm not saying that I have a grip on life, or that I have any of the answers in the big scheme of things. What I am saying is that I will enjoy each moment as a gift and treasure the journey and the small things, knowing that I have chosen my path based on strong intuitions and some solid thought process. I have concluded that it is the small things and the small moments that really stick with you and make the solid basis of a stable life.
Keeping this in mind, I think that it is vital to our existence to be willing to get to know others. If we care, we have a responsibility to make an attempt to honestly understand where someone is “coming from” in their thoughts and ideas. People are different – That is what makes the world go around – But that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t know why someone does something or why they feel the way they do. We should never assume that we know what someone is about. Most likely we have no clue. We should ask and most importantly, LISTEN to what they say. We don’t have to agree. But we do have to respect what they think and what they feel. Honestly, we don’t even have to understand….BUT, we still have to respect a person’s thoughts and ideas. And if we care about them, we will take the time to know.
So…who in your life cares about you? Who in your life knows you? Who in your life is too self-absorbed to take the time…those questions are probably easy for all of us to ask and answer. BUT…more importantly, Do I care about those in my life? Do I know them? Am I too self-absorbed to take the time?
In a season that is supposed to be based on giving, peace, love and joy…We would all do well to ask ourselves this question:
What have I done to promote love, joy, peace, and giving?
Change begins with the smallest of actions, not just intentions.
I hope you are all able to find a way to show those in your lives that you care about that you do in fact CARE about them and wish them LOVE, JOY, and PEACE.
My Soul Test (12/19/2006)
My "Soul" Test... (12/19/2006)
These are the results from a test that I took to help define the type of soul I have. I laugh because I think that it is kinda funny to try and define a persons soul, their most inner being, the essence of who they are, the purest form of themselves. BUT....it was fun and I think that the results are at least true in that I aspire to be like this. Happy day to everyone!
You Are a Prophet Soul
You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone.
These are the results from a test that I took to help define the type of soul I have. I laugh because I think that it is kinda funny to try and define a persons soul, their most inner being, the essence of who they are, the purest form of themselves. BUT....it was fun and I think that the results are at least true in that I aspire to be like this. Happy day to everyone!
You Are a Prophet Soul
You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone.
Selfless and kind, you have great faith in people.
Sometimes this faith can lead to disappointment in the long run. No matter what, you deal with everything in a calm and balanced way.
You are a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle. Concerned about the world, you are good at predicting people's feelings.
A seeker of wisdom, you are a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning.
You are a great thinker and communicator, but not necessarily a doer.
Souls you are most compatible with: Bright Star Soul and Dreaming Soul
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Sharing a Smile (12/12/2006)
Sharing a smile........................................
Today, I passed a "smile" on to a random stranger. This is so much fun! Try it you may find that it makes you smile as well.
While waiting in line at a drive-thru window for a warm cup of energy, it occurred to me that it would be fun to pay for the person behind me too. So, after paying for my own order, I told the guy at the window that I wanted to pay for the guy behind me. He looked at me for a moment and then smiled. When he handed the receipt to me he asked what to tell them if they asked why. I simply said, "Tell them that I was sharing a smile...PASS IT ON!"
I've done this before. My friend Denise and I used to do it in Denver at the Taco Bell all the time. Since then, I've done it a few times myself and have found that it makes me feel GREAT!
You never know who that gesture of kindness may affect. It might not be the person receiving the free item. It might be the person at the window taking the order, or someone over hearing inside, or maybe even someone that they tell. It doesn't matter if it doesn't effect anyone but me....the point is, it is a positive thing that brings good energy into the world and that can never be a bad thing!
Like my dad used to say, "Try it! You might like it!"
Today, I passed a "smile" on to a random stranger. This is so much fun! Try it you may find that it makes you smile as well.
While waiting in line at a drive-thru window for a warm cup of energy, it occurred to me that it would be fun to pay for the person behind me too. So, after paying for my own order, I told the guy at the window that I wanted to pay for the guy behind me. He looked at me for a moment and then smiled. When he handed the receipt to me he asked what to tell them if they asked why. I simply said, "Tell them that I was sharing a smile...PASS IT ON!"
I've done this before. My friend Denise and I used to do it in Denver at the Taco Bell all the time. Since then, I've done it a few times myself and have found that it makes me feel GREAT!
You never know who that gesture of kindness may affect. It might not be the person receiving the free item. It might be the person at the window taking the order, or someone over hearing inside, or maybe even someone that they tell. It doesn't matter if it doesn't effect anyone but me....the point is, it is a positive thing that brings good energy into the world and that can never be a bad thing!
Like my dad used to say, "Try it! You might like it!"
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