Embrace Change or Not? (Fads or Necessities?)
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I put it off for
months.
But finally, I gave in and purchased a new phone.
Can, or should we try to keep up with the latest technology? I'm old
school and thought that a phone only needs to do one thing, make a
phone call. ...Blame in on Annie Leonard and her forcefully compelling 'Story of
Stuff.' Her cartoon explanation of how we are scared, seduced, and misled into
buying stuff that we don't need really got me to thinking about social
responsibility. http://www.storyofstuff.com
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My April Health Chronicles: Where Are You Going to Live When Your Health Gives Out?
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Today I visited a Dialysis Center and watched so many (once vibrant)
people being wheeled in and dropped off by medi-vans, helped in on
walkers, or walking slowly by themselves or assisted by loved ones.
Three times a week they would be spending half of their day getting
their blood purified on machines because their kidneys have failed.
While there was an occasional smile, most seemed stoic, resigned to
their fate, and devoid of energy. The alternative however could be
certain death. Click here to continue reading about the connection between high blood pressure and dialysis. Learn how you can avoid or help someone you love avoid this life altering fate. |
What Are You On?
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"Shush" "Slow down!" "Calm down!" "Indoor voice!""What are you on?" As a child, I was always being shushed, told to be quiet, or to "turn
it down a notch." In order to fit in I had to walk on eggshells or continually justify myself to others. Too
often the question, "What are you on?" or its variations were
asked judgmentally or negatively, as if there were something
"wrong" with me for being so "energized." Or, the implications were even
worse implying that I had to be "on something" or oblivious to reality
to be so keyed up or overly happy. Then one day I woke up and decided that I'd embrace and value just being me. I didn't need validation from anyone else. That's when I started to really live with passion. Now, I'm high on life, Are you? We can't spend our lives trying to please or be liked by everyone. We are each unique. It's high time we embraced who we really are. Click on the links below to get turned on and excited about being you!
Part 1: What Are You On?Part 2: What's Wrong with You?Part 3: We Are All Necessary!Part 4: Embrace Your Communication StylePart 5: 3 Tips to Make People Wonder What You Are On! Thanks for Reading and please share. Barbara |