Chapter 2 is place to buy Inexpensive Clothes in Miami and needs our help to continue putting clothes on womens’ backs April 26, 2009

I’m not going to beat around the bush. Chapter 2 is a very cute boutique located in Downtown Miami that needs our support. They sell quality and brand name clothes for less than $40. Some are used and some still have their original price tags on them!

They are on the brink of closing up shop and this store has helped many women get back to the workforce by having access to a place that sells clothes for an affordable price.

During a cocktail reception at the store, this one woman came forward to thank Chapter 2 and had the courage to tell her story in front of everyone. She stated how she was addicted to drugs for many years and after rehab she didnt have much money but was able to get clothes on her back because of this store. Today, she works as a counselor for women who are addicted to drugs.

Chapter 2 is a vehicle for women to have an opportunity to find affordable clothing and sustain  hope.

Visit the store by clicking here.

40 Tips for a Better Life in 2008 May 27, 2008

40 Tips for a Better Life in 2008

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, ‘My purpose is to __________ today.’

5. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.

7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.

18. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.

23. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years, will this matter?’

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. Remember…God heals everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:

I am thankful for __________.

Today I accomplished _________.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about. I just did.

No Complaining_How Complaining sends negative energy May 8, 2008

Bowen explains, “Complaining draws all of its essence from negativity. You’re sending out this vibrational energy into the Universe that you’re a victim and the Universe responds with more negativity.”

Rev. Bowen believes that tamping down the urge to complain is akin to successful anger management. “You catch yourself not articulating these negative thoughts that are in your head,” he said, “and because there’s no place for that to flow, they tend to dry up.”

Bowen views himself as a “positive minister guy,” he expected to find the challenge to be easy for himself. Much to his surprise, he broke three bracelets after moving them back and forth between wrists before meeting his goal of 21 days without complaining. The process took almost three months.
Article: http://www.thevirtualwire.com/2007/05/no_complaining.html

No Complaining Website:

http://complaintfreeworld.biz/index.html

MSNBC: Check out a video from a psychologist that discusses IS complaining healthy:
(on the right side of the article)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17362505/