Write It Down

You know what you want and you can see yourself doing it.  Write it down.  Remember the pen is mighty!  Make a commitment and put it down on paper.  Write up a game plan and include dates and deadlines!

 

The written word has power.  It concretizes our plans, gives a form of accountability, and furthers our belief in ourself and our desire.

 

Back to the house example:  Write down what it looks like.  How much do you want to spend?  How much money do you need to put down as a down payment? Where is the house?  How big is the yard.

 

You get the idea.  Write it down and put it somewhere you can see it and refer to it often.  You may decide you need to change it, or your picture may get more clear and detailed.  Either way, make the appropriate changes.  Imagine your delight when you are handed the keys to your new house and look back at the paper and realize you created your desire into fruition. 

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Visualize

What inspires us is very personal.  Visualization is one of the master keys to success.  Whatever you want to do, success is aided by being able to see yourself as successful. 

 

Visualization when done properly will allow your body to believe that it is actually experiencing what it is you desire.  Find a quiet spot where you can sit or lie down and be uninterrupted.  You can even do this in bed before you go to sleep, or before you get out of bed in the morning.  Get yourself into a comfortable position and experience the show!  Your desires should come to life.  If you do this exercise properly you will be able to feel, smell and taste what it is your are visualizing.

 

For example, lets say you would like a new house. As you visualize imagine how many rooms it has, how many bathrooms, what color are the walls, what is the house built out of, how many steps go up to the front door, is there a back porch?  Feel yourself walking up to the house, reach out and grab the brass door knob, feel its coolness as you turn the handle to open the door.  Step through the door, is someone baking in the kitchen?  Can you smell cleaning products as if the house has just been cleaned or are the fresh cut flowers on the dining room table?

 

See, Feel, Taste, Touch, Believe, Experience.  This exercise will hasten the fulfillment of your desires.  Repeating this exercise often will help your mind and the universe connect and fulfill your desire.

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World Domination

 

I want to take Inspiration one more week before touching upon relationships.

 

 

I was thinking about world peace today.  REALLY I WAS!!!  I think about it a lot.  I can't wait for it to happen.  I know it will, but we have to stop all this anti-war protests and listen to what Mother Theresa said.  She once said "I will never go to an anti-war rally, when you throw a PEACE rally, invite me to that!"

 

Mother Theresa knew the secret.  The more you focus on war, the more war will happen.  The more you focus on peace, the more peace will happen.

 

This is quantum physics stuff people.  You create what you think about.  Think PEACE!

 

Then I got to thinking, hmmmm think think think.  I began to imagine the best way to peace is through world domination!  Oh and it was good.  I put together a group of people who I truly believe could collectively cure all the worlds problems by just being who they are.

 

Here is my list.

 

Amy: 

 

She runs a house, home schools, is an incredible cook (I'm taking her word for it) and is a comedian to boot! (Plus she has really good taste in home furnishings) Not only could she rule the world, she could feed it and, it would be elegantly appointed as well!   Why not rule the world?

http://journals.aol.com/amy122389/HowDidIGetHere/

 

Cathy: 

She is super smart, can explain the stars, is joyous even in spite of that which ails her, has a wonderful sense of humor and is very wise.  Wise is a definite must in world domination.

http://journals.aol.com/luddie343/DARETOTHINK/

 

Lisa:

She manages to run a family, a business, a job, and keep a damn fine house on top of two blogs and writing a novel. (she is keeping the novel close to her chest, won't even hint to a genre.  I'm guessing it is best seller material)  I think she is a shoe in for the world domination team. 

http://journals.aol.com/randlprysock/theperiwinklepost/

 

Mary: I wrote about her previously. Check out http://journals.aol.com/attitudeslc/inspiration/#Entry371

Mary would be our muscle ensuring that all of pay heed to the needs of others.  (sorry no picture)

 

 

Donna:   (She is the hot red head above) OH, she is a good one to have in a fox hole and other places! (You're gunna have to trust me on this one)  Donna can win her way into just about anyone's heart, and if not she can turn them into a toad. (I'm making up the toad part, cuz I know for sure there would be a few more toads in the world if she could actually do that) 

 

Kathi: (She's the beautiful girl with black hair and kick ass smile.)  Kathi would be our resident rebel.  She is able to see everyone's point of view.  Then make them wonder why they have that point of view.  A definite must have for world domination.

 

Malinda: (She is the elegant Brunette.)  She has a photographic memory.  She is a single mother who is an amazing inspiration to anyone who has the good fortune to know her.  Don't get into an argument with her.  You will just have to put down your weapon and walk away.  Plus she has no tolerance for whining.

 

 

Sally: (She is feisty cute curly haired brunette.)  Ahhh Sally.  Sally is the secret weapon.  Sally is love, humor and a shoulder to cry on.  Sally has a wildly fun imagination that she acts upon and insists you do to.  You never walk away from Sally without saying "Damn that was fun!" Oh and by the way, she will insist you EAT!  (She is an incredible cook as well and makes world class sausage bread)

 

 

Emily: 

Emily is a force unto herself.  When she was in kindergarten her principle used to call her the mayor.  When she was in third grade she was late for school 3 out of 5 days a week. (she rides the bus!!!)  When I asked her how it could be she was late for school each day she replied with a sigh "It's the teachers fault.  My class is at the end of the hall and all the teachers make me stop and talk to them on my way down to my class room!"  If we don't act on this world domination idea quickly I am certain Emily will!

 

 

Ok that is my list of who should rule the world  Yes they are all women.  I do have two men I would like to add to the mix. 

 

The first would be my son Ritchie:

I mentioned Ritchie in a previous journal entry on October 15th.  Ritchie gets to be added to this prestigious list because somehow, in his presence it is nearly impossible to stay mad at anyone.  If you can't stay mad then peace is imminent.

 

The other man?  I prefer to leave this one as a mystery.  Let's call him the Unknown Soldier.

 

So there you have it folks, my leadership team for world domination.  I believeit we put this group in charge of the world, everyone would have a full stomach, a nice bed, great health care and time to enjoy life and love.  There would be no whining and everyone would do their share to promote the common good.

 

I think each of us has a list of people that we know would make the world a better place. People who inspire you.  Celebrate those people in your life.

 

 

So there you have it folks

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Inspirational?!

House work can be tedious and time consuming.  I found this gem that I thought I would share with you.  The link below shows you how to fold a T-Shirt in 2 seconds and explains it to you!  Now you can breeze through laundry and have more time to journal!

How to fold a T-Shirt in 2 seconds

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-fold-a-t-shirt-in-2-seconds-explained

You may also want to try some of their other "How To" videos.  (If you don't learn anything you will at least have a good laugh!)

How to Avoid pulling a Brittany Spears

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-get-out-of-a-car-without-showing-your-knickers

For my guys friends How to Hide and Unwanted Erection

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-hide-an-unwanted-erection

If you can't hide said erection:

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-put-on-a-condom-2

How to be the Perfect Girlfriend

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-be-the-perfect-girlfriend

How to be the Perfect Boyfriend

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-be-the-perfect-boyfriend

A Girls Guide to Looking Good Naked

http://www.videojug.com/film/a-girls-guide-to-looking-good-naked

How to Fight a Duel

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-fight-a-duel-3

How to do a Strip Tease

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-striptease-3

And, something we all need to learn, How to Give a Homie Handshake

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-give-a-homie-handshake

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Poetry Day

Aedh Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven

Butler Yeats.

 

Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

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Something about Mary

I have never met Mary, yet she is truly inspirational.  I know Mary only through her journal and e-mails.  Yet when she shares her stories we get a glimpse into an incredible soul that inspires one to relish life.

 

Mary has a gifted way of explaining how important it is to cherish the time we have now with our loved ones; and to always, always remember that each one of us has a human dignity that needs to be acknowledged and cared for, at every stage of life.

 

Mary's gift to us is sharing her life with us.  She doesn't preach, she shares with us her life as it unfolds before her and adds her commentary.  She allows us into her private world as she lovingly cares for her ailing father.  She introduces us to various others as she visits, and in doing so, gives us glimpses into our own souls and challenges us to change, to make a difference in others lives and in the world.

 

Mary is inspiration in action.

 

I do hope you check out her journal.  Here's the link:

http://journals.aol.com/frankandmary/JustMary/

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78 Years Of Inspiration!

78 Years Of Inspiration!

I work in an office with three women.  Well actually two of us work and one of them (my boss) plays games on her computer most of the day.  Our office is incredibly busy with enough work for four people.  We however make due with two.

 

One day a week, Tuesdays to be exact, Eleanor volunteers her time and comes in to help us.  Eleanor is 78 years old and was a clerk before she retired.  We do everything on the computer, however we are required to back up everything we do on paper incase (god forbid) the computers crash.  We have over 5000 students in our data base and each one requires a 5x7 index card holding all of their information.  These cards need to be printed out when a new student enrolls and then updated each year with each students class and sacrament information.  Eleanor checks each card after its printed to make certain the computer information matches the application information.  When all of the information is correct she then notes on each child's card what class they attended and if they are active.  This numbers about 2200 cards. Additionally she notes every Confirmation, First Communion, and First Reconciliation which number about 600 a year.

 

Yesterday, Eleanor came across a card of child who was placed in the sixth grade.  She brought the card to my attention and told me that this particular child had received Confirmation about 3 years ago and should be aged out of our program.  I looked at her in disbelief but I have learned never to second guess her.  I went into our archives and sure enough I found that the child had indeed received Confirmation three years ago!  Some how the card had accidentally been printed and the child placed in the wrong file.  Amazing, huh? She handles over 5000 records a year!  Yet, she was able to remember a single child.  I say again, Amazing, huh?  Inspirational, YES!

 

Here is a woman who comes in once a week, she is 78 years old, and she is still at the top of her game!  Now that inspires me!

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