Just a quick moment to wish all my subscribers a Happy Valentine's Day, or as my daughter puts it, Happy Single Awareness Day. No matter where you are in life, or which path you have chosen, I wish you a great day filled with joy and happiness.
Peace,
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Reflections or Projections?
When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Do you see who you really are, or who you want to be? Or who someone else wants you to be? Are we really honest with ourselves, and with others?
"The Fixers" of the world want to see people who are broken inside, so they can fix them. "I just want to help" is a common defense. But who are they helping? Others, or themselves?
Victims blame everyone. "If ____ hadn't happened, I would be a totally different person. I could be happy." They don't see who they are, or who they can become, only what has happened to them. They are stuck in the past, and therefore destined to repeat it. They re-live the same nightmares over and over again, as if once wasn't enough. What happened to them becomes who they are, and they try to drag you into their misery so they can have some company.
Apathy is dangerous. People just don't care. The question is why? Does life really not matter to them? Or have they beaten their heads against the wall so many times, only to haved no one else truly hear them?
I think listening is the key. People don't do this well anymore. We are all so busy, rushing from one place to another. "How are you?" we ask, running by without waiting for the answer. Can you remember the answer the last time you asked someone how they were? I can't.
I know that life is extremely frustrating to me when my Fixers don't listen to me. I tell them that I am fine, and they tell me that I am not. I tell them that I am happy, and they say that I can't possibly be. The Victims in my life want to drag me down with them, but I won't let them. What I want to tell them all, is to look at me... Really look at me. See me for who and what I am, not what you want to see, or what you are projecting on to me. Look at ME! Listen to ME! I am me, not a projection of anybody else on earth. I strive to reflect Christ in my life, while still being the unique and inidividual me that God made. This is not easy sometimes. There are days when I just want to pull my hair out, but I persevere. God never promised happiness, just salvation. That is the most important promise I have ever been made, and I cling to it.
For you, I wish a world full of life, love, and overwhelming happiness. I wish that you are surrounded by people who love and listen to you, and let be who and what you are inside, not what they want to make you. Spread your wings. Learn to fly. Soar to heights never before known to man, and show the world just who and what you are... not what they want you to be.
Peace,
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
"The Fixers" of the world want to see people who are broken inside, so they can fix them. "I just want to help" is a common defense. But who are they helping? Others, or themselves?
Victims blame everyone. "If ____ hadn't happened, I would be a totally different person. I could be happy." They don't see who they are, or who they can become, only what has happened to them. They are stuck in the past, and therefore destined to repeat it. They re-live the same nightmares over and over again, as if once wasn't enough. What happened to them becomes who they are, and they try to drag you into their misery so they can have some company.
Apathy is dangerous. People just don't care. The question is why? Does life really not matter to them? Or have they beaten their heads against the wall so many times, only to haved no one else truly hear them?
I think listening is the key. People don't do this well anymore. We are all so busy, rushing from one place to another. "How are you?" we ask, running by without waiting for the answer. Can you remember the answer the last time you asked someone how they were? I can't.
I know that life is extremely frustrating to me when my Fixers don't listen to me. I tell them that I am fine, and they tell me that I am not. I tell them that I am happy, and they say that I can't possibly be. The Victims in my life want to drag me down with them, but I won't let them. What I want to tell them all, is to look at me... Really look at me. See me for who and what I am, not what you want to see, or what you are projecting on to me. Look at ME! Listen to ME! I am me, not a projection of anybody else on earth. I strive to reflect Christ in my life, while still being the unique and inidividual me that God made. This is not easy sometimes. There are days when I just want to pull my hair out, but I persevere. God never promised happiness, just salvation. That is the most important promise I have ever been made, and I cling to it.
For you, I wish a world full of life, love, and overwhelming happiness. I wish that you are surrounded by people who love and listen to you, and let be who and what you are inside, not what they want to make you. Spread your wings. Learn to fly. Soar to heights never before known to man, and show the world just who and what you are... not what they want you to be.
Peace,
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
Monday, February 7, 2011
My Box or Yours?
Ever try to shove a square peg in a round hole? It never works. You can’t force it, nor should you try. We learn this great life lesson somewhere around the age of 1 or 2, and then lose it somewhere around puberty.
It’s not the little plastic toys that we manage to screw up, but each other’s lives instead. Have you ever been in a position when you did not live up to someone else’s expectations? Had someone try to make you, change you, or downright force you into something that you don’t want to do, or be? Someone who tries to change you into the person they want you to be, and not who you want? My question is: What makes their expectation the right one? I have several of these people in my life. And when I try to talk to them about it, they all seem to revert to one answer. They are trying to help me. Help me do what? I have yet to figure this out. Most often what I have found is that the people who are trying to help me the most, are the ones who actually know me the least. These are not people who have my best interests at heart, though they may be absolutely convinced that they do.
God created us to be who and what we are. We are each one unique to our own shape and purpose. We all have a reason for being here. It is God’s reason, not our own.
If you try to live up to the expectations, wills, and demands of those around you, then you will never be able to live up to it all. There are far too many people out there. And in the process, you will fall short of what God’s plan is for your life. So, when someone tells you to ‘learn to think outside the box’, ask them whose box that is? Your box was custom made by God, just for you. You cannot fit into theirs, nor they into yours. I think I’m going to start telling them to ‘learn to start thinking inside of their own.”
Peace,
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
It’s not the little plastic toys that we manage to screw up, but each other’s lives instead. Have you ever been in a position when you did not live up to someone else’s expectations? Had someone try to make you, change you, or downright force you into something that you don’t want to do, or be? Someone who tries to change you into the person they want you to be, and not who you want? My question is: What makes their expectation the right one? I have several of these people in my life. And when I try to talk to them about it, they all seem to revert to one answer. They are trying to help me. Help me do what? I have yet to figure this out. Most often what I have found is that the people who are trying to help me the most, are the ones who actually know me the least. These are not people who have my best interests at heart, though they may be absolutely convinced that they do.
God created us to be who and what we are. We are each one unique to our own shape and purpose. We all have a reason for being here. It is God’s reason, not our own.
If you try to live up to the expectations, wills, and demands of those around you, then you will never be able to live up to it all. There are far too many people out there. And in the process, you will fall short of what God’s plan is for your life. So, when someone tells you to ‘learn to think outside the box’, ask them whose box that is? Your box was custom made by God, just for you. You cannot fit into theirs, nor they into yours. I think I’m going to start telling them to ‘learn to start thinking inside of their own.”
Peace,
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Watercress, a cure for cancer?
There is a new study out recently from England, done at the University of Southhampton suggesting that Watercrress may be beneficial in the fight against cancer. The study states:
"The research, unveiled at a press conference Sept. 14, 2010, shows that the watercress compound is able to interfere with the function of a protein which plays a critical role in cancer development.
As tumours develop they rapidly outgrow their existing blood supply so they send out signals which make surrounding normal tissues grow new blood vessels into the tumour which feed them oxygen and nutrients.
The research, led by Professor Graham Packham of the University of Southampton, shows that the plant compound (called phenylethyl isothiocyanate) found in watercress can block this process, by interfering with and 'turning off' in the function of a protein called Hypoxia Inducible Factor (HIF)."
The complete story can be found at :
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100914115240.htm
We all know that watercress is a green, leafy vegetable that is good for us nutritionally. From http://www.targetwoman.com/:
Watercress nutrition value:
Watercress contains fifteen essential vitamins and minerals. Watercress contains significant amounts of iron, calcium, folic acid and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B17, C, D, E and K. Watercress can act as a mild stimulant and promotes appetite. It is a source of phytochemicals and antioxidants. Watercress is a diuretic, an expectorant and digestive aid. Other therapeutic uses of watercress include relief from coughs, head colds, bronchial ailments, asthma, stress, pain, arthritis, stiff back and joints, diabetes, anemia, constipation and emphysema.
Watercress is one of the best sources of element iodine which is important for the function of the thyroid gland. The leaves of watercress is used as a poultice and applied for relief from enlarged prostrate gland. Sulphur contained in watercress plays an important part in protein absorption, blood purifying, cell building and in healthy hair and skin.
Watercress is known for its antiscorbutic qualities. The leaves bruised or the juice from watercress can free the face of blotches, spots and blemishes when applied as a lotion. A daily portion of watercress in cancer patients has the ability to reduce DNA to a significant level and to increase those cells to resist further DNA damage caused by free radicals. Watercress also has the ability to reduce in blood triglyceride levels by an average of 10%.
Significant increase in blood levels of lutein and beta carotene which have antioxidant activity by 100% and 33% respectively can be seen by regular intake of watercress. These are associated with a lower incidence of eye diseases such as cataract and age related macular degeneration.
So, it if turns out that watercress can help in fighting cancer, I say slap some honey mustard dressing on it and eat away. What could it hurt? Perhaps there is more wisdom in the universe than we realize after all.
To your health!
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
"The research, unveiled at a press conference Sept. 14, 2010, shows that the watercress compound is able to interfere with the function of a protein which plays a critical role in cancer development.
As tumours develop they rapidly outgrow their existing blood supply so they send out signals which make surrounding normal tissues grow new blood vessels into the tumour which feed them oxygen and nutrients.
The research, led by Professor Graham Packham of the University of Southampton, shows that the plant compound (called phenylethyl isothiocyanate) found in watercress can block this process, by interfering with and 'turning off' in the function of a protein called Hypoxia Inducible Factor (HIF)."
The complete story can be found at :
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100914115240.htm
We all know that watercress is a green, leafy vegetable that is good for us nutritionally. From http://www.targetwoman.com/:
Watercress nutrition value:
Watercress contains fifteen essential vitamins and minerals. Watercress contains significant amounts of iron, calcium, folic acid and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B17, C, D, E and K. Watercress can act as a mild stimulant and promotes appetite. It is a source of phytochemicals and antioxidants. Watercress is a diuretic, an expectorant and digestive aid. Other therapeutic uses of watercress include relief from coughs, head colds, bronchial ailments, asthma, stress, pain, arthritis, stiff back and joints, diabetes, anemia, constipation and emphysema.
Watercress is one of the best sources of element iodine which is important for the function of the thyroid gland. The leaves of watercress is used as a poultice and applied for relief from enlarged prostrate gland. Sulphur contained in watercress plays an important part in protein absorption, blood purifying, cell building and in healthy hair and skin.
Watercress is known for its antiscorbutic qualities. The leaves bruised or the juice from watercress can free the face of blotches, spots and blemishes when applied as a lotion. A daily portion of watercress in cancer patients has the ability to reduce DNA to a significant level and to increase those cells to resist further DNA damage caused by free radicals. Watercress also has the ability to reduce in blood triglyceride levels by an average of 10%.
Significant increase in blood levels of lutein and beta carotene which have antioxidant activity by 100% and 33% respectively can be seen by regular intake of watercress. These are associated with a lower incidence of eye diseases such as cataract and age related macular degeneration.
So, it if turns out that watercress can help in fighting cancer, I say slap some honey mustard dressing on it and eat away. What could it hurt? Perhaps there is more wisdom in the universe than we realize after all.
To your health!
Lori
Until next time, enjoy!
Psalm 23:6 "...my cup overflows."
Coming Christmas 2010
Ho, Ho, Hey! What Just Happened?
Holiday enlightenment from an overworked Santa and his testy crew!
http://www.sinclairinkspot.com/
You can find me on my web site, Facebook, MySpace, Classmates, Shoutlife, Yahoo, or Twitter.
Bionote: Lori is the author of three business books, numerous church skits, and several articles. She lives in Sacramento with her two children, two dogs, and cat. She loves to hear from her readers, so please email your thoughts and questions.
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