We're stronger when we're together

In the last few months, the world has seen its share of natural disasters, from the earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan to the tornados and river flooding here in the United States. In each instance, the aftermath has been almost unbearable to watch. What happened was outside human control. Nothing we can do - at least at this point in time - can prevent natural disasters like these. All we can do is be as prepared as possible for the unknown.

For most cities, counties, states and nations, we prepare for the practical response. Here in Seattle, where we sit in the Pacific Ocean's "Rim of Fire," we prepare for earthquakes, severe weather and flooding. Seattle's "3 Days, 3 Ways" program helps us prepare to take care of ourselves - to survive - for three days.

And while the practical approach takes care of the body's need to survive, we also need to take care of how our minds approach coping with disaster. Rebounding from disaster takes a conscious effort to control our self-talk in order to remain positive. Looking beyond ourselves, by helping others, is a great assist in aiding our own positive self-talk. Making the effort to visualize what our worlds will look like, once the current situation is fixed, provides a path to follow. And reinforcing that vision with positive affirmations goes a long way towards avoiding the pitfalls of a downward spiral.

And one more thing: Let others help you, as you help others. The sense of a community working together to solve a problem is a powerful thing. We are stronger together than we are alone, no matter what the obstacle.

Article by: Lou Tice
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The tale of the Pashmina

My cousin sent me an email with a link to Jeanne Robertson the other day, well once I was on her site, I couldn't leave till I had watched all the videos there. What a lovely healing fun time you can spend with Jeanne... I hope you enjoy a good laugh...

Tales of a Female Nomad

Don't you love it when an unexpected treasure comes your way? For me books are among my greatest treasures. Rita Golden Gelman is one author who has recently arrived in my world through her book Tales of a Female Nomad. I was shopping in the Salvos the other day, one of the places I find my book treasures, when this book seemed to jump into my view. I love autobiographies and tales of a person's life, so I quickly placed it in my take home pile.

So far with Rita's writing, I have visited Israel, Indonesia, Mexico - places I wouldn't normally think of travelling to. I am treasuring the last quarter of the book that is left to read, I pat it gently as I put it down on my bedside table, reassured that our journey together is not yet done. I am already wondering where I'll discover more of her work and the sequel - Female Nomad and Friends.

The following is a review from Girl.com.au, I couldn't express it better:
Some of us have an adventurous spirit and some of us like to dream about it, but very few can say they have been on a journey like this. This inspirational journey of a nomad will make you feel free and empowered to make choices.

Fund Raiser for Bear Cottage - Win a Hanse Yacht...

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Bear Cottage, located in Manly, is a children’s hospice – a very special place dedicated to caring for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. At Bear Cottage, every life, however short, is enriched, enjoyed and celebrated.

Bear Cottage is a place, where cherished moments and special memories are created – a place where life is for living. Whilst staying at Bear Cottage, families receive individual, specialised support delivered by a team of dedicated and highly skilled professionals.

A stay at this home away from home is exactly what each family needs it to be. Families do not pay for any services they receive from Bear Cottage, instead the $2.5 million required to keep the doors open each year are raised entirely by the community.

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2011 Is The Year!

The predictions for 2012 have been misinterpreted. The “end of the world” doesn’t refer to the end of the physical world, but refers to the end of old, dysfunctional ways of thinking about the world. It is our mindset, our concept of the world that will end and be replaced with a healthier, more appropriate understanding of what we need to do to make the world work for everyone. This shift in planetary consciousness will be beneficial and help us make the necessary transition to a sustainable world with greater peace and happiness and a higher quality of life.
An excerpt of the article 2011 is The Year! by William Rand.

Read the entire article at: Reiki Web Store There are some excellent uplifting articles to be found there.