I just watched the President on TV trying to explain the changes he would like to see concerning healthcare. Immediately following his address to congress, there was a commercial about a woman from Canada who found out she had breast cancer and was not able to see a doctor for 6 months so she came to the U.S. for treatment. Did she pay for her care while in the U.S. or did we pay for her care while she was here? Did she purchase health care while in the U.S? There was also another commercial stating that the U.S. has the best health care in the world and the woman talking about receiving the best care in the world receives the best care in the world because she HAS insurance! What about all of us who do not have health care, have been denied insurance or can not afford health care? How is the current system working for us?
I would at least like to commend the President for trying to make our world a little better. It is more than I can say for the last President who brought us into debt beyond anything we ever imagined possible and did not have the slightest concern for any of us who did not have any form of health care. If we were able to take all the money we have spent on the war in Iraq and Afganistan, it would be more than enough to fund health care for every American for the next 17 years. How great would that be?
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Laurie Brand
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Proud to be a Whale
Recently, in a large French city, a poster featuring a young, thin, tan woman appeared in the window of a gym:
"THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE?"
A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym.
To Whom It May Concern:
Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans). They have an active sex life, they get pregnant and have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas, seeing wonderful places like Patagonia, the Barren Sea and the coral reefs of Polynesia . Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs. They are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the world.
Mermaids don’t exist. If they did exist, they would be lining up outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity crisis. Fish or human? They don’t have a sex life because they kill men who get close to them not to mention, how could they have sex? Therefore they do not have kids either. Not to mention who wants to get close to a girl who smells like a fish store?
The choice is perfectly clear to me; I want to be a whale.
P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver and a coffee with my friends. With time we gain weight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren’t heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think:
“Good gosh, look how smart I am.”
"THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE?"
A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym.
To Whom It May Concern:
Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans). They have an active sex life, they get pregnant and have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas, seeing wonderful places like Patagonia, the Barren Sea and the coral reefs of Polynesia . Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs. They are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the world.
Mermaids don’t exist. If they did exist, they would be lining up outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity crisis. Fish or human? They don’t have a sex life because they kill men who get close to them not to mention, how could they have sex? Therefore they do not have kids either. Not to mention who wants to get close to a girl who smells like a fish store?
The choice is perfectly clear to me; I want to be a whale.
P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver and a coffee with my friends. With time we gain weight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren’t heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think:
“Good gosh, look how smart I am.”
Friday, July 24, 2009
It's all about self respect
Food for Thought
There is a policy at work, “No facial rings or clips shall be worn during working hours.” I have a young co-worker who defies this rule as often as she can. When our supervisor leaves for the day, the jewelry goes back on her cheek.
There is also a lot of drama in her life, boys come and go and she can’t figure out why the relationships don’t last. The next time I noticed the ornament back on her face, I used this as an example to explain her unhappy love life. I stated, “You are being disrespectful to your employer by defying a company policy, therefore, you are also being disrespectful to yourself. The boys take advantage of you because they sense this of you.”
I gave her something to think about as she looked at me with no answer.
Life is a wonderful classroom. I am grateful to have the opportunity to share some of my knowledge with others. I hope it brought the message home for my co-worker.
Thanks for sharing your time with me.
To share your thoughts with me, go to my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com and give me your thoughts.
From Me 2 You Online,
Cristina
There is a policy at work, “No facial rings or clips shall be worn during working hours.” I have a young co-worker who defies this rule as often as she can. When our supervisor leaves for the day, the jewelry goes back on her cheek.
There is also a lot of drama in her life, boys come and go and she can’t figure out why the relationships don’t last. The next time I noticed the ornament back on her face, I used this as an example to explain her unhappy love life. I stated, “You are being disrespectful to your employer by defying a company policy, therefore, you are also being disrespectful to yourself. The boys take advantage of you because they sense this of you.”
I gave her something to think about as she looked at me with no answer.
Life is a wonderful classroom. I am grateful to have the opportunity to share some of my knowledge with others. I hope it brought the message home for my co-worker.
Thanks for sharing your time with me.
To share your thoughts with me, go to my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com and give me your thoughts.
From Me 2 You Online,
Cristina
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Blessings from 'The Heavens'
Since reading the book Hiring The Heavens, by Jean Slatter, my life is so much fun!
The Heavens and spiritual guides are here to assist us, all we have to do is ask. Whenever I have a challenge I say out loud “I want to hire the Heavens, I need a decorator to help me choose the right pictures for the living room wall”. Boom! I start to get ideas, see pictures that catch my eye. I have hired; a mechanic to figure out why the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light came on in my car. The time spent at the shop was minimal, at no cost, and it turned out the mechanic had forgotten to reset the button the last time he serviced the car.
I hired a landscaper to assist me in figuring out what to do with a corner in my yard. That same day I asked the gardener if he had suggestions, he did, we talked about it, he went and got the materials he needed while I went to the nursery for the plants. Now everything flows and is pleasing to look at. One morning going to work, I thought “Well if this works out so well, then I want to hire a maid to assist in cleaning the house.” My daughter had the day off, when I came home she had just finished vacuuming, and mopping the floors!! Oh my gosh, I was so happy inside I could burst!!
I have hired accountants, comedians, nutritionists, investment advisors. This latter one took one or two weeks, then Boom! I met a banker and an investment person, both offered to look over my assets. They came to me, I did not have to find them!!
I highly recommend this book and new approach to daily life. What a beautiful blessing from The Heavens!
For more information or to contact me, please visit my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
Thank you for sharing your time with me.
Cristina
The Heavens and spiritual guides are here to assist us, all we have to do is ask. Whenever I have a challenge I say out loud “I want to hire the Heavens, I need a decorator to help me choose the right pictures for the living room wall”. Boom! I start to get ideas, see pictures that catch my eye. I have hired; a mechanic to figure out why the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED light came on in my car. The time spent at the shop was minimal, at no cost, and it turned out the mechanic had forgotten to reset the button the last time he serviced the car.
I hired a landscaper to assist me in figuring out what to do with a corner in my yard. That same day I asked the gardener if he had suggestions, he did, we talked about it, he went and got the materials he needed while I went to the nursery for the plants. Now everything flows and is pleasing to look at. One morning going to work, I thought “Well if this works out so well, then I want to hire a maid to assist in cleaning the house.” My daughter had the day off, when I came home she had just finished vacuuming, and mopping the floors!! Oh my gosh, I was so happy inside I could burst!!
I have hired accountants, comedians, nutritionists, investment advisors. This latter one took one or two weeks, then Boom! I met a banker and an investment person, both offered to look over my assets. They came to me, I did not have to find them!!
I highly recommend this book and new approach to daily life. What a beautiful blessing from The Heavens!
For more information or to contact me, please visit my website at: http://www.fromme2youonline.com.
Thank you for sharing your time with me.
Cristina
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Our Greatest Fear...
I talked to one of my best friends this morning and she was saying she has always been embarrassed when someone talks about her abilities, her gifts and/or how special she is. She has fought this for most of her life and while talking to her about it, I realized that the same thing has been true for me. While talking to her about it, I remembered a quote from Marianne Williamson, found it online, sent it to her and I have enclosed it here for all of you to read and also take to heart. We are all special and we are all meant to shine! Please read and know you are GREAT!
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
This was given to us by Marianne Williamson and my wish for myself and all of humanity is that we take this to heart and manifest our greatness in everything we think and do.
Thank you for sharing your time with me. You are appreciated!
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
This was given to us by Marianne Williamson and my wish for myself and all of humanity is that we take this to heart and manifest our greatness in everything we think and do.
Thank you for sharing your time with me. You are appreciated!
From Me 2 You Online
Laurie
Saturday, March 14, 2009
How To Work Around ‘A No Guarantee Garden’
Gardens, just like your life, can be likened unto a road-trip. There are long, short, smooth, rocky, crooked and straight roads. The same can be said for gardens. Just like your life, a garden can have corners, detours, and crossroads. Definitely the most confusing scenario that you can experience is a crossroad. With four choices to choose from and with limited knowledge on where they will take you, which one do you choose? There are no guarantees. This is one of the most essential aspects you must understand about your life and your garden. Nobody ever said that always choosing the right thing would always lead you to happiness. What was that song – ‘I never promised you a rose garden’? Well, you can be sure of one thing in both your life and your garden and that is ‘The only constant in life and your garden, is that it will change’.
Loving your garden and seeing the perfection of your garden upon completion, is of the utmost importance, but one also needs to have an awareness that there is no guarantee it will stay this way. As in life, hard work and continual care will help maintain its beauty, but there is no guarantee it will bring you happiness. There are many potential problems, such as bugs, disease and weather, over which you have no control. The only thing you can control is how you react to the situation and what decision you will make.
Each decision doesn’t come with a guarantee of success. Hindsight is usually 20/20 and if you had known you were making an erroneous decision, would you still have gone with it? Definitely not, why would you have chosen that particular plant or tree knowing it wasn’t going to work? However, think about what you did learn as a result of that decision? There is always something good that comes from every decision and/or choice we make. Was there a lesson to be learned? We do know that every decision we make brings us more information and it also brought you to where you are today.
Don’t get stuck trying to decide whether your choice is right or wrong. This will cause you to be immobile. Know that there is no right or wrong for your garden. There are only ‘different’ decisions. If you ask four of your friends which choice you should make, you will get four different answers. They are neither right nor wrong – they are only different. You need to keep moving along your own path and sometimes that means having blind faith in yourself and your decision-making. You have all the information you need inside your head, heart and your ‘self’. If you take the time to know yourself and what you want from life and your garden, you can better your chances of making wise decisions, even when there are unknowns involved.
Gardens, and life, can be an exciting, rewarding and fulfilling adventure. Even though the garden in your life can be long, short, smooth, rocky, crooked or straight, don’t let indecision find you sitting on the bench and watching it pass you by. Even though there are no guarantees when it comes to a successful garden, risk it, take that chance, and you will never regret that you did and that is a guarantee!
Thank you for sharing your time with Me.
From Me 2 You Online.
Loving your garden and seeing the perfection of your garden upon completion, is of the utmost importance, but one also needs to have an awareness that there is no guarantee it will stay this way. As in life, hard work and continual care will help maintain its beauty, but there is no guarantee it will bring you happiness. There are many potential problems, such as bugs, disease and weather, over which you have no control. The only thing you can control is how you react to the situation and what decision you will make.
Each decision doesn’t come with a guarantee of success. Hindsight is usually 20/20 and if you had known you were making an erroneous decision, would you still have gone with it? Definitely not, why would you have chosen that particular plant or tree knowing it wasn’t going to work? However, think about what you did learn as a result of that decision? There is always something good that comes from every decision and/or choice we make. Was there a lesson to be learned? We do know that every decision we make brings us more information and it also brought you to where you are today.
Don’t get stuck trying to decide whether your choice is right or wrong. This will cause you to be immobile. Know that there is no right or wrong for your garden. There are only ‘different’ decisions. If you ask four of your friends which choice you should make, you will get four different answers. They are neither right nor wrong – they are only different. You need to keep moving along your own path and sometimes that means having blind faith in yourself and your decision-making. You have all the information you need inside your head, heart and your ‘self’. If you take the time to know yourself and what you want from life and your garden, you can better your chances of making wise decisions, even when there are unknowns involved.
Gardens, and life, can be an exciting, rewarding and fulfilling adventure. Even though the garden in your life can be long, short, smooth, rocky, crooked or straight, don’t let indecision find you sitting on the bench and watching it pass you by. Even though there are no guarantees when it comes to a successful garden, risk it, take that chance, and you will never regret that you did and that is a guarantee!
Thank you for sharing your time with Me.
From Me 2 You Online.
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