Wonder what your purpose in Life is??? Yep, me too :-)

" Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is NO path and leave a trail."-R.Waldo Emerson

Hi Friends here  we are on this sunday evening march third already! WOW time is ticking... I'm starting today with a small affirmation about Lifes purpose...something all of us ponder at some point in life or if your like me quite often lol. Friends ALL of my affirmations are for YOU also, so feel free to say them aloud in the mirror. I know that may sound quirky....but SO WHAT....I am living MY life just like you are living YOUR life.
                                                      In my Journey 
"I have PURPOSE here on earth and I will continue to strengthen my direction in life"
At times my direction gets confusing, and I end up floundering around, searching for
my bearing. When I take to remind myself that the Higher power is guiding my journey,
I feel tranquil and at peace....many times through out my life, my energies were blocked
by inability to separate myself from the emotions of others. As I grew older, I began to
take on the feelings of others as though those feelings were my own...I became sad, fatigued
and much more..I even found myself being consumed with busyness. TODAY I will not live
in ANY extremes. I have PURPOSE! I will celebrate the miracle of being alive, and I will feel
the harmony that comes when I channel my energy into ONLY good and positive directions.
HOPE THIS LITTLE AFFIRMATION HELPS YOU TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ME
BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY...YOU.


     So now I will share with you how I personally try to Find What the Purpose of Life is For  Me...and I am no expert on life...but I am an expert in caring for others and myself in anyway I am able, so moving on..  What is the purpose of life for you? Finding and clarifying your life purpose and core life intentions can help you to move with greater focus and clarity every day of your life. Especially in these challenging times, setting clear intentions and developing and refining our life purpose can make it much easier to navigate stormy waters. There are many ways to both find and develop your purpose & intentions. This little tid bit of info is to inspire you to be all that you can be and to lead an ever richer, fuller life. Something everyone of us needs...we are ALL on the same planet....we ALL are in human form..A great way that I personally try to start exploring lifes purpose and intentions is to stop for a moment and ask yourself these two key questions:
What is most important to me in my life?  What are my deepest values and beliefs?
     Give yourself time to explore these important questions and notice what touches and inspires you most deeply. Write down any answers or thoughts that come to you as you ponder these questions. Then use what you've written as a basis upon which to craft your life purpose and intentions. Consider also inviting the divine guidance and your own inner wisdom to help you with this....Though both can be valuable, there is a difference between life purpose and life intentions. Your life purpose is generally a single statement related to the overall reason that you feel you are here. What is the greater purpose behind your being alive? Why are you here in the world? Life intentions are any number of profound statements about the way you want to live your life. How do you want to be and act in the world right now and in each moment? When you are confronted with major challenges, on what core principles do you want to base your decisions and actions? Both life purpose and life intentions can be rich and valuable in helping to move through the challenges life brings us, though some will prefer focusing on one over the other. If you find this process somewhat challenging, you might do best to focus on one first. Choose whichever feels right and best to you. Later you can always come back and work on the other. I hope this tid bit made a little sense to somebody out there in this dying world in which we live. Feel free to share, comment and so forth. I always love your feedback good & bad....Thanks for stopping by my own personal little spot on the worldwide web. Blessings to You all! ---Dennis

What is it these days with PEOPLE??

"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen."-Ernest Hemingway


Hi Friends, today I would like to talk a bit about what is on my mind pertaining people these days in general on how most but not all, people just don't really LOVE or CARE anymore for OTHERS....
In Life we have all been hurt, so naturally we try to prevent ourselves from being hurt again. So we try to protect ourselves. We put up walls.
These walls can be in many forms:
over-weight or under-weight
over-eating
eating unhealthy
over-spending
debt
drinking alcohol
addictions
over-working
time on the computer
watching too much TV
playing video games
focusing on others and not taking care of yourself
These numb us.

Here is a newsflash... this is what i'd call fear. It sure isn't self-love. It is self-hate. You can NOT be in fear and love at the same time.   People Love your neighbor as you do yourself.

So if we are in fear, can we really be loving others? If we are not loving ourselves can we really be loving others? I think the answer is no. If we are in fear, we aren't loving ourselves or others. We are making our choices out of fear. For ourselves and others. We may think we are protecting others by limiting them, by keeping them small ( like a child), but we are operating out of our own hurts and fears. This harms us and others. If we saw someone being physically abused, we would probably say it isn't love, it is hate. Present day public acts of hate/violence happen everyday and it's everyday people see this occur and turn their heads. That too is Hate.....hate deep in the heart and mind...   NOW do we notice it in our own lives? Do we see how we may be abusing others? Ya know folks, Abuse can come in many forms such as Physical, Emotional, Mental etc. It even happens online, on Facebook, Twitter, at work, etc. Sometimes we aren't even aware of it. It is in our subconscious beliefs. Perhaps It is what we've been programmed about relationships? I've seen some people programmed/learned that others are out to get us. So then those people protect theirselves by harming the people that are (out to get them) first. Or by isolating theirselves with walls. Both the Bully and the Abused have been hurt. So whether we abuse ourselves or allow others to abuse ourselves, we are hating ourselves. And the Bully hates himself or herself also. Maybe its an odd way of both recreating their pasts. Forgive yourself friends and Forgive others. But that doesn't mean to allow the abuse to continue. You'll become a doormat. You'll hate yourself and them. That's not healthy...
      SO IF YOU are ready to begin or increase spreading love to others...now is the time. You can't control others choices if they choose not to love....BUT, remember one small random loving act of kindness  can go around the world in a BIG way.  Just keep in mind these little pointers below...
*It isn't love.  You can't stay in relationships with repeated abuse. It isn't healthy for You or your partner,friends,family,etc.
*Don't choose Fear (or hate). Choose LOVE
*Don't harm yourself. Love yourself.
*Choose people who don't limit you or harm you or ones who are toxic to your life source. Choose loving and supportive people in your life.
*Don't harm others. Love others.
Thanks For Visiting my little spot here in the magical land of the internet!
Feel free to comment, share, express, etc.  Truly, Dennis..

Mind your Mind....

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will even forget what you did, but people will never forget how YOU made them feel..."--Maya Angelou
   Hi Friends! Today i would like to touch base on how powerful our minds and thoughts truly are. I for one am trying to be a positive person through thick and thin....often very hard to do. But our Minds have a lot of power when it comes to everything we do on a daily task. We focus and think on the negative....well then that is what you'll get....focus on positive and that's what ya get...understand? This is all my personal opinions from life situations. Moving on lets talk about the subconscious mind we ALL have but few use lol....

   WE have the power to create the kind of life you want, simply by directing your subconscious mind.
But most people don’t know how to direct their subconscious mind so they have more of what they want. Instead, you may be (unknowingly) directing your subconscious to bring more of what you don’t want. Let me explain how your subconscious mind works.
To understand what your subconscious mind is creating you need to know your beliefs and your regular thoughts.
You subconscious mind gets its directions or instructions from your mind, your thoughts, and your beliefs.
It is what you believe, what you truly feel is real, how you view life and what you consider to be the truth about your life and the world that your subconscious mind creates.
For example: if you believe that it’s difficult to find a job or meet someone then your subconscious mind may guide you to the people, situations and opportunities so that you have a difficult time finding a job or meeting someone.
You may say the wrong thing in an interview, put the wrong thing on a cover letter, pursue the wrong kind of people for a relationship, do the wrong things when you meet someone, etc.
In many ways you may end up sabotaging your chances.
While you truly want to get a job, meet someone, or achieve any other goal, you won’t succeed because you don’t believe you can, you don’t regularly think you can, you don’t regularly feel you can and you think it’s difficult to achieve what you want.
Now I know this isn’t what you want.
You want to enjoy a better life.
So what can you do to turn the tide?
How do you stop the negative spiral?
Start with your thoughts.
Think about your goals.
Write them down.
Then start tracking your thoughts about these goals.
Write down what you come up with.
Do you think you can achieve them?
Do you think you will succeed?
If you don’t think you can, then why not?
What are some of the obstacles you may face?
What are some of the hurdles you see?
Write down everything you come up with.
Then go about your day, do what you have to do and when ever you think about a particular goal, make a note of the thoughts you have that come up.
Go back to your list and update it regularly.
Any negative thoughts that you come up with should be removed, or replaced.
Change them, get rid of them as quickly as possible.
Create thoughts that empower you, thoughts that allow you to succeed and enjoy your life.
Negative thoughts and negative beliefs may create a negative life. They might destroy any chance of success.
You cannot succeed and enjoy life with chronic negative thinking.
Remember, your subconscious mind follows your thoughts and beliefs. It sees them as instructions and simply follows them.
Your subconscious mind can be your great partner in success, when you give it the right care & instructions.
This is all my opinons and observations, I am no expert...But I do have a degree in LIFE lol.
      On to today's affirmation about our "inner voice"......
                                            "My intuition is my guide"

I now trust my intuition and let it guide me in enhancing every area of my life. Today I will pay attention to the voice inside, my intuitive self. I will take time to listen, to evaluate and to act appropriately.
My Intuition is a GIFT that bestows knowledge on me when I need it. Right Ideas are always available and waiting in my consciousness to be used for my good. I often silenced my inner voice....as a child my intuition kept me safe and at the same time urged me to express myself. In adulthood I will no longer live with this double bind. So today I welcome my inner knowing and listen attentively. Today I appreciate the creative ideas my intuition brings.....
Thanks Friends for visiting my spot in this big world :-) PLEASE feel free to express your thoughts and such I always like to hear from YOU ALL. Blessings! ---Dennis

Mind your Mind....

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will even forget what you did, but people will never forget how YOU made them feel..."--Maya Angelou

Dogs are better than medicine!!

"If you cannot do great things, do small things in a big way.'--N.Hill





Good day friends! I am blogging today about dogs and how they are more than just great pets and family members. I have posted photos of my dogs<kids> for you all to see who I come home to daily. After a tough day these three sweeties are at the door with a loving greet. 

  A recent UK study reveals that owning a dog is good for your health. And having a pet dog improves your physical and mental wellbeing more than having a cat.

This is the conclusion of a study by a senior lecturer, Dr Deborah Wells, from the Canine Behaviour Centre of Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Dr Wells has published her study in theBritish Journal of Health Psychology.

The study is a review of research papers that have explored the connection between domestic dog ownership and human wellbeing. In her research Dr Wells found papers that suggest domestic dog ownership can prevent people from getting ill, recover more quickly when they do fall ill, and give warning of early signs of cancer, seizures and hypoglycaemia.

She also explored the research into dogs and human psychological health, including the therapeutic role that dogs play in aiding the disabled and also in hospitals, prisons and residential homes.

An Israeli research paper said it was likely that animal companions helped people withschizophrenia feel motivated and calmer. And another UK study suggested that the companionship of a dog helped children with chronic illnesses endure painful treatments.

Some of the evidence was found to be weak, but in other areas Dr Wells found strong evidence to suggest that dog owners have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and are less likely to have minor and serious health problems.

In one paper dated 1985, Dr Wells found that dog owners had an 8.6 higher one year survival rate after a heart attack compared to people who did not have a dog.

Dr Wells suggests there could be a number of reasons for the health benefits of dog ownership. There is the more obvious direct effect of increased physical activity, but then there are also indirect effects such as that brought by increased social contact and the possibility that the human-dog bond provides a psychological buffer against stress.

Buster

Rex

Rucca

   


                                                                      AFFIRMATION FOR TODAY
                                                                "You are you're own work of art"
                                                   Today reflect upon the meaning of your life.
 Harbor within a vision of your  most perfect self, a dream of what you could become.
Today pursue this vision and work toward making your dream a reality.
In this way, you will give meaning to your life. Like an artist painting a picture, pause,
step back from the canvas and consider what needs to be done.
This will be a day of reflection. As you pursue to make your life a work of art,
so may these moments of contemplation help you to turn back to the canvas
of life to paint a portrait of your most perfect self.
This day and everyday hereafter,  hold before your eyes the vision of what your becoming.
Thanks friends, Dennis

Comparing cat and dog ownership, Dr Wells found evidence that people who take cats and dogs from rescue centres reported reductions in minor health problems such as headaches, dizzy spells and colds as soon as one month after taking their new companion home. However, it was only those people who had taken dogs, as opposed to cats, that still had the improved health conditions up to ten months later.

From ME to YOU:-)

" I call him religious who understands the suffering of others."--Ghandi

Hello Friends, I have much I could touch base on, but not today. War is something that has been on my mind today...due to it's everywhere. One can't even turn on the television these days without war propaganda and such. I have friends in the military and this is not to single out any one person, but rather tell you my opinion on  war in general. I don't think War is EVER necessary.... There is something called open communication.... When we hear of peace talks in the middle east and so forth...do we ever see peace? NO! Why peace talks then....propaganda of course... Example.... The world has been breathing down Iran's neck about sup
posedly having nuclear weapons yet Israel actually does have nukes and our U.S. media conveniently does not mention it yet it focuses on Iran and Syria lately especially. Look what happened to Libya....the propaganda machine told us all it was going to be peaceful and now look what happened to the largest oil reserve in Africa I think it's a little coincidental that it is one of the largest oil reserves in the world and yet we supposedly went there for peace but instead destroyed it like we did Iraq and soon Iran and Syria my point is this is nonsense we are all humans on this earth brothers and sisters no matter what race sex Creed religion we are all humans war is not an option ever! that's all I choose to say about war for right now I am very strong opinions about this subject Below is a video watch it and then you see if you feel the same about war in general. 1 thing I want to make clear I am NOT against defending our nation I am against invading other nations where we do not belong. Especially for propaganda false reasons good example is Iraq and their so called weapons of mass destruction that they did not have..

http://www.youtube.com/user/theparadigmshift

Thanks for stopping by friends:-)  --Dennis

Only blog I am ever doing about this!

"If only you could delete feelings the same way you delete text messages." unknown

Today Friends I am touching base on Fibromyalgia, due to yesterday's blog. The two videos Here are to not only help bring awareness but most importantly help people to understand such a monster that some of us deal with. I suggest watching the second video first and then the top/first video. the bottom video gives a slight definition as well as a little information. The top video is an example of another person that suffers from this as every person with fibromyalgia suffers somewhat differently.

I hope this blog... Though short... Helps show you and give a better understanding of this monster named Fibromyalgia.

Thanks Friends! Dennis

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