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1. STRANGE BITS AND PIECES!
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2 OPTIMIZE LIFE NOW™ . . . with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
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What Is The Price Of Personal Peace?
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3. MEDICAL COLUMN by Karin Henderson
Diabetic Clinics And A Few
Concerns To Share
PART 2 of 6
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4. PERCEPTIONS by Ken Darby
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5. WHY DO WE SAY IT?
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6. THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
7. HA! HA!HA!
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OPTIMIZE LIFE NOW™ . . . with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
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What Is The Price Of Personal Peace?
Peace. Is there anything more important?
We want to live in peaceful times, in peaceful communities,
in peaceful families. When asked what people wanted most in
their lives, surveys showed that peace of mind topped the
list. As with most things we want, though, it has a price.
Are you prepared to pay?
If you are still yelling at the driver in front of you,
there cannot be peace. If you believe your way is the only
way, there cannot be peace. If you are more likely to judge
others than reflect on yourself, there cannot be peace.
Peace is a construct of people. It is an agreement that
there is a better way to live, and a commitment to that way.
That way is... peacefully.
Your willingness to live peacefully with others demonstrates
your commitment to world peace. How is your internal
dialogue? Is it a constant stream of judgments? Does your
mind run like this at the mall? "Look at that outfit!",
"That's no way to behave.", "If she can get herself a man,
anyone can.", "Who does he think he is?" "They call that
customer service?" "Ooh, baby, you've had a few million
calories too many." Sound at all familiar? Is this creating
peace within yourself? Not likely. As within, so without.
Those words will find their way from your mind to your lips
sometime soon in all likelihood. Then, you can really get
into it! How peaceful is that?
How's your temper? Do you offer others a piece of your mind
often? Oops, wrong kind of piece. Did they ask you what you
were thinking? Oh, no, they didn't have to? You were just
'sharing your thoughts', were you? For whose good was that
exactly? We even have a phrase we use to make that all right
somehow. We say "I'm telling you this for your own good."
Now, how would you be sure that was the truth? Could it just
be that you wouldn't hold your tongue? You certainly could
have. How peaceful was that?
Oh, you do not even have to open your mouth to pass
judgment. Just roll or avert your eyes. That doesn't leave
too much to the imagination. Remember, you cannot not
communicate.
Peace has a price tag. Each person has to pay it or they
simply cannot have it. Here are a few ways to save up for
it:
** WORK ON YOUR SELF-DEVELOPMENT FIRST
When you find yourself judging others, first ask yourself if
you are blameless in those areas. When you have taken care
of the issue responsibly yourself, you will better
understand how to be most helpful to others.
** FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS NOT PROBLEMS
Rather than looking for someone to blame, put your energy
into creating a better way to rectify a situation or to
prevent a recurrence. Work towards agreement for solutions.
That's a much better use for your energy.
** IDENTIFY YOUR FEELINGS CORRECTLY
Take the time to identify the feeling you are experiencing
accurately and give it a name. People can understand fear,
frustration and pain when it is described. Talking about it
brings clarity to communication. Anger is is an arousal in
your body in response to fear, frustration or pain. Simply
'being angry' causes folks to move away from you.
** BE ACCOUNTABLE, RESPONSIBLE AND CONGRUENT
Keep your commitments to yourself and others. When in doubt,
actions speak louder than words. When behavior is not
congruent with words, believe the behavior. And, walk your
talk.
** MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE
You are entitled to your opinions, beliefs, values and
lifestyle. Your choices have consequences for you and
others. Consider the consequences before acting or speaking.
To have peace, it is essential to live without infringing on
the rights and freedoms of others to have their opinions,
beliefs, values and lifestyle. Peaceful living requires
tolerance, acceptance, and, good fences and boundaries.
** BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT WHAT IS IMPORTANT, SIGNIFICANT AND
VALUABLE TO YOU
When you know what you value and live accordingly, you will
find peace. Then, it is yours to share. You cannot give a
gift you do not have.
When you have conserved your energy in these ways, you will
have the price of peace. There is only one catch. If you
want to keep it, you simply have to keep paying the price!
© Rhoberta Shaler, PhD All rights reserved.
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International speaker, facilitator, coach & author Rhoberta
Shaler, PhD, is an expert motivator helping businesses
prosper & people flourish. Visit her website for ezines,
teleseminars, books & CDs, free articles, online community,
and more. http://www.OptimizeLifeNow.com
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Be still, of body and mind. Stop that internal conversation.
Then watch, and you will find your Maker. Strength shall
be yours.
---- Ken Darby
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MEDICAL COLUMN - - - -
by Karin Henderson
Diabetic Clinics And A Few
Concerns To Share
PART 2 of 6
My job was to test their blood sugar (glucose) levels
and interpret the results for them. It also included
blood pressure monitoring, and discussion on general
health problems, such as foot care, general and
personal hygiene. Lastly, I had to evaluate the short
medical history they had completed. If they were
already on diabetic treatments, I had to discuss their
concerns or send them for further assessments to their
health care practitioner. The pharmacist evaluated
their meds and the dietician provided very in-depth
food and nutrition counseling. It was a good team. I
wish we could do more of these as we found ways to help
many people…those who wanted to know. Many people
prefer not to know.
I wanted to voice a few concerns of things I discovered
in these clinics. It is imperative that you take
control of your own health. You have to learn what
keeps you healthy and what holds you back. I came
across many, many people who were on “preventative”
blood pressure medications: not just one, but several.
I know there are different ways of treating elevated
blood pressures (hypertension). But please, before you
take the medications, try to control it by some changes
in your own lifestyle. A little exercise, a short walk,
a few different food choices can make all the
difference to your health. It is not difficult to do.
But it does need some determination and knowledge on
your part.
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Karin Henderson is a registered nurse and is thePEBBLE's
columnist for our MEDICAL COLUMN.
We appreciate her input very much. Thanks Karin.
You can send Karin questions at
mailto:kflh@shaw.ca
Health Information Newsletter.
http://www.prescotts-inc.com
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PERCEPTIONS . . . by Ken Darby
-----------------------DISCLAIMER
Some around me think I am an opinionated old goat.
Whether that be true or not I will sometimes, in this column,
talk about things people don't like to talk about - or don't want
out in the open. Take it all with a grain of salt.
Do your own thinking, and don't accept the things I say as
gospel. They are only mental meanderings from a simple soul.
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I have a friend who just lost her husband. She is fighting
loneliness. She and her husband had five boys, all grown and
married. They were married for over fifty years.
Yes, to be sure, when one is married to a partner for that
period there is a huge hole in ones life that will never be
filled.
Yet, because of emotions, my friend has really bought into
this loneliness thing. Again, because of her emotions, she
is unable to do anything but wait out the heavy emotional
pressure.
Still, there are ways to handle this loneliness. One should
always be aware that the absence of a partner now has you
reacting to your life and your friends differently. I don't
know why that happens but it does. Don't permit that change
in reaction. Go out visiting as if your partner were still
alive, just absent for the moment.
The tough thing is to stop thinking about the topic. When
one gets lonely they begin to sit and brood on the subject.
That has the exclusive effect of further enhancing and
abetting the condition.
It is easy to say "Go for a walk." or "Read a book." Yet
that will not take away the emotions or the pain.
Remember always each thing that happens in life is for our
good. Sooner or later you will see that good, but it might
take time for you to realize it. Give yourself that time.
Endure the pain, the loneliness until it is over. It will
pass and a new life awaits you.
Remember, too, your Maker lives within your breast. Go
inside, meditate, be still and commune with your Maker.
There you will find a love that will overcome your
loneliness.
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THINK ABOUT THIS TODAY!
"Have the dogged determination to follow through to
achieve your goal; regardless of circumstances or
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