tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:48:20 +0000Our blog is an opportunity for us to share some stories from our lives and other inspirational happenings that we may come across. We welcome your comments and feedback.http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Matt)Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-7889978193786512202Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:22:00 +00002009-08-16T17:22:31.861-07:00 I just got back from my summer in New Mexico and I had a wonderful time I can’t wait to share some of my experiences.  Here is one picture from the bike trips that I took each morning. http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2009/08/my-trip-to-new-mexico.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-5574664988903139360Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:06:00 +00002007-09-15T06:20:10.345-07:00A few days ago, I attended a gathering out of respect for a dear friend. I had not been in touch with most members of this family for quite some time. I wasn't sure what kind of response there would be regarding my visit. As it turned out, it was quite a wonderful, warm and loving experience to be welcomed as though I had never been absent. It made me realize how important it is for each of http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/09/welcoming-each-other.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-3721191837307275811Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:09:00 +00002007-09-04T18:19:36.638-07:00And they say that duct tape fixes everything!!??? Just a note to thank the inventor of Velcro with sticky back. It has held up my stuffed letters high on a wall when duct tape wouldn't!http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/09/velcro-rocks.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-3283536105061711556Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:09:00 +00002007-09-03T19:24:19.908-07:00I decided to leave all my work and worries behind me and head for the ocean for the day yesterday. The weather was spectacular. As I was sitting on the beach reading for leisure (new concept) and people-watching, I felt the urge to brave the waves. I grabbed my boogie board and off I went...a huge wave pounded me and OFF WENT MY GLASSES! Wow! I couldn't believe I got in the ocean with my http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/09/one-with-ocean.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-2903907063797934263Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:44:00 +00002007-08-22T16:54:27.263-07:00I started back to work the other day after having my 1st summer off in decades!I spent the whole summer playing with my new grandson! What a treat that has been.There have been so many things I haven't had to think about until 2 days ago and its been wonderful. Twenty minutes into day 1, already my mind was flooded with all the details of preparing for a new school year. Even though it was a http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/08/brain-kudos.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-8875985620057792517Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:19:00 +00002007-08-21T18:31:56.325-07:00I officially and legally changed my last name. No I didn't recently get married or divorced (already divorced). I decided to let go of my previous names that had been borrowed from my father and 2 husbands and create one that would be mine and only mine until I 'check out'! I took the first couple of letters from each of my kids' names, put them together and VOILA! The funny part is that I http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/08/whats-in-name.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-226436094320262298Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:43:00 +00002007-07-19T19:53:36.244-07:00I spent 90 minutes today lying on a heated table. My hands and feet were doused with emollients, slipped into a plastic bag and then covered by an insulated mitten and sock! Steam was being shot into my face. Then the fun started. Layers of goopy stuff was massaged into my face and neck followed by hot towels that removed the goop. Then...to be perfectly honest, I can't remember!! I had http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/07/90-minutes-of-bliss.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-5940164054746848480Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:00:00 +00002007-06-27T04:16:22.048-07:00Last night, my daughters and my new grandson and I were just hanging out talking and enjoying each others' company. Out of nowhere, I got a case of extreme silliness. I started laughing uncontrollably. Tears were streaming down my face. Then the girls were involuntarily pulled into this silliness and they began to laugh...at me! That evolved into laughter from them because they were now http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/06/laughter.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-2431492670131081322Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:07:00 +00002007-06-25T03:35:36.186-07:00A few days ago, my daughter gave birth to an exquisite little boy weighing in at 8lbs. 3oz. That blessed event made me a first-time grandmother!!! Something else spectacular happened that afternoon. I witnessed a ripple-effect of new life spread throughout the waiting room when it was announced that he had finally arrived. The joy was uncontainable. The flow of positive energy was http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/06/new-life.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-5018168692778479312Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:58:00 +00002007-06-07T18:21:15.305-07:00I listened to a live teleseminar last night on synchronicity and the law of attraction. All the information was valuable; however, there was a couple of points that were made that really stood out for me. One was, in order to be successful when attracting a partner, we must FIRST truly love ourselves. My first reaction was, "Of course, I love myself"! Then, I started to dig into that idea. Ihttp://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/06/take-action-to-love-yourself.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-8270236325840175515Tue, 29 May 2007 16:39:00 +00002007-05-28T21:21:45.482-07:00The more doubt we allow ourselves to experience the greater the possibility that it will be recognized. So, when you want to do something decide to do it and envision yourself doing it. Deciding to try is not a decision at all.Try not. Do or do not. There is no try. -Yodahttp://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/05/myth-of-trying.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-5812779999802496287Mon, 28 May 2007 19:09:00 +00002007-05-28T12:17:05.027-07:00I wanted to mention one other thing that really struck me this morning at the river. The various sounds that are present all around between 5:30-7:00 AM are almost undescribeable. The best way I can describe the type of experience these peaceful and life-filled sounds create is.......nectarian! I am so grateful that I have the time and physical capability to go there and be quiet and listen.http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/05/sound-of-serenity.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-2826790129884825321Mon, 28 May 2007 18:55:00 +00002007-05-28T12:08:07.199-07:00Wow! I spent 3 hours hanging out by the river this morning. It brought to mind 3 years ago when I first moved here and how I was so grateful that I felt ecstatic every time I walked a few blocks from my home and was right on the beautiful Susquehanna! I went there at least 5 times a week until this past November when I allowed my job to become a higher priority than it needed to be. This http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/05/rekindle-gratitude.htmljudi@lifeismine.org (Judi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-3585747264160058768Wed, 23 May 2007 03:56:00 +00002007-05-22T21:17:43.803-07:00I fully acknowledge as part of my personality a complete disdain when I have things to do and I feel that someone is wasting my time. This is never more evident than when attending some business meetings.There are very few times when I do not have something to do at work. Because I refuse to work 10-15 hour days I am constantly working and try to be as efficient as possible.Yesterday, I had a http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/05/appreciate-result.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-5923912573444387786Sat, 19 May 2007 18:38:00 +00002007-05-19T11:38:09.412-07:00Think of what you wantIn golf we know that if you think 'I don't want to slice' you are going to slice the ball. This is true for all of life.http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/05/think-of-what-you-want.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-7142043998123327815Sun, 13 May 2007 00:26:00 +00002007-05-12T17:40:16.175-07:00I spent the day with my sister working together on a 'first-time ever'... anything!!!!!! She is 46 and I am 52! Not sure how this would fare out, given our non-existent history with this type of thing, I found myself going into it being overly cautious with my words, looks and any other body language so as not to cause any friction. About 20 minutes into our interaction with each other, a http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/05/unexpected-synergy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-8328110746121350989Tue, 08 May 2007 04:41:00 +00002007-05-07T21:58:38.286-07:00Once again, I am reminded of the joy of my family. This weekend I went to the mountains with my family and had a wonderful time. Even through all the joys and discomforts that we share, I am extremely grateful for this time I had with them and for them in my life.Take a moment to think of your family. This family could be your biological family, a community, close friends, or even a team of http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/05/family-joy-to-be-remembered.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-1615165429554539098Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:36:00 +00002007-04-30T14:41:39.294-07:00Today I am grateful for small gestures.One of the most wonderful feelings I ever experience is when something so little is seen by someone else as a great gesture. Today as I was walking out of the office, I bent down and helped a coworker, whom I don't know but that works in my building, pick up some papers that she dropped as she was leaving. The look on her face let me know that this was http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2007/04/todays-view-of-gratitude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-116070868666062903Fri, 13 Oct 2006 02:55:00 +00002006-10-12T20:04:46.683-07:00When you think of all the people that you have had an impact on and that impacted your life in some way you may realize that it is everyone you have ever come in contact with. Big or small, for better or worse, noticed or unnoticed every interaction we have changes us and the other person. There is a line in a musical that goes something like this:I don't know if I've been changed for the better,http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2006/10/i-have-been-changed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-115985198588880729Tue, 03 Oct 2006 04:55:00 +00002006-10-03T19:49:04.380-07:00"To respond is positive, to react is less"Never settle for less. Never allow less. Actually, when you "react" to words or a situation, you are not in any condition to make any kind of choice. Ever hear the expression "knee-jerk" reaction? I think of that a couple of ways, both of which help me to understand the difference between respond and react.- "Knee-jerk" gets it's name from what your leg http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2006/10/correct-answer-response.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-115949442750885179Fri, 29 Sep 2006 01:42:00 +00002006-09-28T18:47:07.516-07:00“If we always do what we’ve always done, then we’ll always get what we’ve always got.”Dare to change. Dare to improve. Dare to succeed. Dare to live. http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2006/09/change-is-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-115932013221507289Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:06:00 +00002006-09-26T18:22:12.266-07:00"Other people and things may stop you temporarily. Only you can do it permanently"I really believe that there are people whose sole purpose on the earth is to push other people to the edge just to help the latter figure out if they really wanted what they were aiming for in the first place.People may knock you down verbally but you have the option, the choice to disregard their negativity and http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2006/09/words-of-encouragement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-115700453892630917Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:43:00 +00002006-08-30T23:08:58.946-07:00-I believe that the sun should never set upon an argument-We believe in one God-I believe in the future of agriculture-I WILL lead my Patrol by my initiative and my personal example, in Scoutcraft knowledge as well as in Scout Spirit-The Creator and Benefactor of the universe to whom everything and every being returnsThese are just a small sample of creeds, stated beliefs, affirmations. What arehttp://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2006/08/find-your-creed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-115690523824645922Wed, 30 Aug 2006 02:20:00 +00002006-08-29T19:33:58.256-07:00Many years ago I heard a speaker say something that has always stuck with me. Today I was reminded of the quote"As you think, so you become."So many times I hear others say, 'That's just how I am.' Everyone has a role that they play in their job, in their relationships, and in their lives. The key for me is remembering the power that I have, the power that we each have to alter that role should http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2006/08/your-thoughts-your-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31409431.post-115682704423515619Tue, 29 Aug 2006 04:44:00 +00002006-08-28T21:50:44.296-07:00"The most practical, beautiful, workable, philosophy in the world won't work- if you wont" You know, you can read and hear all the juicy quotes and suggestions in the world and not one of them will make a bit of difference in your life unless you WORK IT.When you stumble upon a string of words that really grabs your attention... hold on to them!Write 'em down, memorize 'em, find a way to http://www.lifeismine.org/blog/2006/08/key-is-your-own-ambition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Matt)0