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Welcome friends to the first day of spring 2013! Too bad it feels like nov. still lol, yes that's right it is STILL very chilly and cold out. Has been a very cold and nippy day, but it was nice and sunny. I gazed out the window this morning, noticing how sunny and nice it looked outside and I thought to myself "wow today is going to be somewhat warmer" nevertheless I was wrong lol. Looks can be very deceiving when it comes to the weather here in my region. Not a huge eventful day...my day consisted of waking at 6:30a.m. actually got a decent night of rest for once in quite some time. So by 7:15 I was out the door and then the cold hit me...BAM! Fooled lol, had to go back inside to change to warmer clothing then back out the door lol. By 8:30 I had six promos/commercials recorded, then it was off to do other works that I do..which is many..too many lol. I finally got back home around 4:00p.m. only to get ready for the private yoga class to begin at 4:30ish. So then close to 5:30ish or so Yoga wrapped up. Then I went straight to My Reiki/prayer meditation room for approx: 35 mins. Once I was able to decompress a bit I started on my Reiki studies, by this time it was sooo time to put food in my body lol. As I was taking a break and eating I received atleast six different calls from "friends" wanting my time or wanting a favor...not ONE asked how I was or anything of that nature. So after finishing up the calls and feeling like an at&t operator, I felt the need to go back into meditation for at least an hour or so. Upon "waking" from my meditation...I kinda realized something about people and friends...of course something I already kinda felt but during my meditation I get answers and blessings, clarity on issues and so forth. I came to see and realize TRUE friends are far and few...that is a bit hurtful, but we all have friends and a lot of folks talk about friendships. Everyone wants a true friend, and many of us believe that we have a friend who can be called a true friend. What kind of relations do friends share? When can we call a friend a true friend, and when can our friends take us as their true friend. After a romantic relationship, friendships are the most important relationships we can have. Though all of us have family and distant family, most of us rely on friends for advice, comfort and inspiration. How do we define a relation that can be called as one of true friendship one might ask well....in my opinion, the very first sign of a very good friend, not necessarily a true friend is that we are not worried about courtesies and such. You will call your friend at any hour and talk without any thought of time in your mind. Similarly, whenever you need support, you will call a very good friend and ask him/her to help you out. They expect the same from you. Another important trait of such relations is that we are not much worried about exposing ourselves to a true friend. We speak about everything on our minds without worrying about what our friends or others will think. We are sure that they will take our talk in the spirit it was made. We are unguarded and open with friends in our talk. A true friend is a little more than a very good friend. A true friend will support you even if it hurts his/her own interest. A true friend will understand your motives and needs and will be with you without any analysis or criticism or backstabbing. A true friend will come forward to help without any request and be with you  in times of need without showing it or expecting anything in return. With a true friend, you can be sure that you will get help to the best extent possible by him/her. Nothing will remain unturned. A mother is a true friend of her children...most mothers anyway. If we share such relations with an adult we can say that we are true friends. A true friend makes no excuses about anything but will be with you whenever your in dire need of him/her. In your hour of desperation, a true friend will support you even if the whole world opposes you. A true friend is not an opportunist. A true friend means to have someone who is like mother, as I said earlier.I would say a true friend is like a brother, but I know how siblings can be! Instead of having hundreds of good friends all over the world, from an array of backgrounds, if you have that one true friend, then consider  yourself lucky. If you can become a true friend to someone,you should and I believe you will be blessed.  It is much easier for all of us to expect, but very difficult to give. Be a true friend yourself first then see how the loving circle completes. THANK YOU for stopping by my personal little spot here on the worldwide web. As always feel free to comment, share, express, follow me, and smile :-)
                                                               Truly, Dennis...

DO YOU LIKE COFFEE?

I wake up some mornings and sit and have my coffee and look out at my beautiful garden, and I go, 'Remember how good this is. Because you can lose it.'--Jim Carrey 

Hi, Friends...It has been a beautiful day out....full of sunshine but still a bit chilly to me. But I am not complaining at all because I am thankful for even the sunshine lol. Not too much of an eventful day today in my world. I just started quarter 3 today, In the Yoga Regiment that I have started. My little 7 yr old nephew sam attended today also and again lol...this has been his 4th session. I find it very sweet and cute that the lil guy is truly interested in yoga and looks forward to each yoga class....keep in mind he is the only child in the private class I attend lol. Today we did a lot of different poses....but I will save all that for a yoga blog in the near future. Today I would like to focus on one of my addictions...COFFEE lol! Yes that's right I love me some good ol' java everyday. My favorite Local place for coffee is Adam Bros. Coffee&Music house...they give starbucks a run for their money so to speak lol..Adam Bros. Coffee should be nationwide...GOOD STUFF!  Below is a study done by an M.D. about health and coffee. I like what he has to say so that is why I am sharing it with YOU :-)

Coffee and health: What does the research say?
What does the research say about coffee and health? Is coffee good or bad for You and me?
    Coffee has a long history of being blamed for many ills — from the humorous "It will stunt your growth" to the not-so-humorous claim that it causes heart disease and cancer. But recent research indicates that coffee may not be so bad after all. So which is it — good or bad? The best answer may be that for most people the health benefits outweigh the risks. Recent studies have generally found no connection between coffee and an increased risk of cancer or heart disease. Why the apparent reversal in the thinking about coffee? Earlier studies didn't always take into account that known high-risk behaviors, such as smoking and physical inactivity, tended to be more common among heavy coffee drinkers at that time. However, the research appears to bear out some risks. High consumption of unfiltered coffee is associated with mild elevations in cholesterol levels. And another study found that two or more cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of heart disease in people with a specific — and fairly common — genetic mutation that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body. So, how quickly you metabolize coffee may affect your health risk. Newer studies have also shown that coffee may have benefits, such as protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer. And it has a high content of antioxidants. But this doesn't mean you should disregard the old maxim "Everything in moderation." Although coffee may not be very harmful, other beverages such as milk and juice contain nutrients that coffee does not. Also, another study shows that men that drink approx: 6 cups of coffee per day have a 60% LESS chance of getting prostate cancer. Finally, heavy caffeine use — on the order of four to seven cups of coffee a day — can cause problems such as restlessness, anxiety, irritability and sleeplessness, particularly in susceptible individuals. Answers provided by Mr. D. Hensrud, M.D.
I totally agree with Mr. Hensrud study, but personally I think coffee is also a good cleanser in soap due the anti-oxidents and a great scrubber for those sore rough feet.

Latte' from Adam Bros. Coffee&Music House..my fav!

As always Thank You friends for stopping by my blog! Feel free to comment, share, follow, or just enjoy;-)
                                                                        Truly, Dennis

People Ramble & such ;-)

" The secret of my influence has always been that it remained a secret" ---Salvador Dali

             I am quite the "people watcher"...lol...yes maybe even a bit nosey. I have been this way my entire life, always observing people like a zoologist observing some rare species of an animal. My point in case, is Over the past 5 years at least, I have seen such a NEGATIVE shift in people in general. People don't seem to care for each other as much or at all anymore. There is hardly any Love, Care, Compassion, Community, Openness, and just being all around decent and kind to your neighbor so to speak. This is a sad and bad thing....its no wonder the world  is in such chaos. No one seems to CARE....personally thats what I see and feel. But the good side is that there are still some folks out in this world that do still CARE and try to have community with each other, if you come in contact with good caring folks like that...my advice is to appreciate them because they are far and few. Nevertheless, moving on to other things..:-)
      I have been doing Yoga sessions a few times weekly now for at least a month, this was a suggestion from my neurologist to help with Fibromyalgia. I was very skeptical at first, but I must say I do notice a difference with my body and mind. Some folks have mistakenly thought I was doing some sort of "religious yoga" LOL! That is not the case, a person can benefit from the actual exercises and meditation of yoga without being some guru. I also believe you can not put limits on GOD as Most fundamentalist christians and catholics do. He is so powerful and all knowing....just look at the trees for example...what an awesome living thing...and its just a tree(hope i'm making sense lol) My point is Us, that believe in Christ should NOT put him in a box and think even for a moment that there isn't so much more to this life and world than meets the eye. Think about it...FAITH is the substance we don't see with the naked eye. Anywhooo enough with that ramble for now but I do intend to do a blog on the topic of Fundamentalists and how they push people away from GOD instead of bringing them into the kingdom like we are supposed to do. In conclusion of this all over the place blog lol, last week I found hundreds of pages of my poems, writings, and such from through out the years...so today I am going to share one....after you read it you may think i am even more nuts LOL!
                                                 "Flame"  from2008
As I gaze into the flame of the candle, my thoughts prance around as if they have minds of their own...parading and dancing to the song of my misery while i feel like history...the heart beats, the pulse is there, the warmth of my skin is still here...yet coldness inside, no place to hide. Scattering around like the sounds of breaking glass.....I bought a ticket to the nowhere train, one way with no stop in sight, only open track. Candle light giving it's glimmer brings the memory of being a child....the innocence, the wonder,...the magic and mystery that came with each day....my ticket is an endless clock, that never stops. As the flame dims down to darkness, the coldness creeps back to play the game. Where there is no shame..but just a flame. ---D.kelly