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Every man has his own destiny: the only imperative is to follow it, to accept it, no matter where it leads him.
- Henry Miller, The Wisdom of the Heart

There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
- Edith Wharton, 19th-century American author

Babe Ruth hit more home runs than anyone;
he also struck out more often than anyone.
- Anonymous

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LIFE IS A MIRACLE

~Author Unknown~

Life is a miracle

don't let it slip away,

Open your heart to others

give of yourself each day.

See the beauty in everyone

regardless of where they've been,

Some have a difficult journey

and really need a friend.

Share your gifts and talents

listen with your heart.

Do the things you dream about

but don't have time to start.

Pick a bouquet of flowers

show someone that you care,

Be gracious and forgiving

life is never fair.

Hold on to your courage

you may need it down the road,

We all have a cross to bear

it could be a heavy load.

If you practice all these things

no matter where you roam,

You may find both sun and rain

but you'll never feel alone.

Click below for Life Contributed by my wonderful friend, Betty

~~~ ALL I REALLY KNOW I LEARNED FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ ~~~

Imagination can take you anywhere -- even over the rainbow.

When you go out into the world, remember to stand up for yourself, but always be kind to the little guys.

The grass is always greener on the other side of the rainbow.

Follow the yellow brick road - but be ready for a detour.

Faith, hope and love can work wonders, but ruby slippers can't hurt either.

When friends stick together, they can work miracles.

Having the courage to ask for what you want is half the battle.

"Hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable".

Keep home in your heart and you can always return to it.

Sometimes you have to leave home to find it.

We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other. To meet, to love, to share. It is a precious moment, but it is transient. It is a little parentheses in eternity. If we share with caring, lightheartedness, and love, we will create abundance and joy for each other, and this moment will have been worthwhile
- Deepak Chopra, M.D.

THINK OF THOSE WHO LOVE YOU

If someone should hurt you
and say a thing unkind,
Remember what I write to you,
and keep these thoughts in mind.

For everyone that makes you cry,
there are three to make you smile,
And a smile will last for a long, long time,
but a tear just a little while.

Don't let someone who hates the world
cause you to hate it too,
Behind the clouds is a Golden sun,
and a sky that's full of Blue.

If someone said a thing that's cruel,
don't let it get to you,
Your achievements are greatly numbered,
and your faults are very few.

So if a certain person should act a certain way,
Think of those who Love You.
And Don't let it spoil your day!~

- Lt. George & Fran Londoner

Subject: Succulent Wild Woman

While looking through my favourite books, I pulled out one called "Succulent Wild Woman - Dancing With Your Wonder-Full Self," by Sark. Sark's books are wonderful, creative, inspirational, and real. Find one at the library if you can.

Here are some quotes from the section called "Fat":

"Terror of Cellulite"

"I've spent inordinate amounts of time arranging my thigh fat while lying down in the sun, so that no cellulite shows, or backing away from a lover so he doesn't see the backs of my legs ... I'd just like to sit in a lawn chair in a pair of shorts without adjusting my thighs so there are no fat bulges. Madness! ... I also think if we could get cellulite put onto Barbie dolls, it would help a lot with self-acceptance."

"'Phenomenal Woman' by Maya Angelou"

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me."

Importance of Breasts

"Large breasts are like pets. Everyone likes them, but you're the one who has to take care of them ... What is this obsession with cleavage? I can appreciate this little tunnel where breasts are pushed together, but it gets sweaty. You can keep things in there - money, perfume, or a phone number, and it's great for softening the butter at fancy restaurants ... I dream of a time where women stand proud and tall - whatever their breast size. Where breasts are not objectified, but just welcomed and healthy. Where all of us are satisifed with our breasts and their size."

"Radical Self Acceptance"

"Buy or borrow self-improvement books, but don't read them. Stack them around your bedroom and use them as places to rest bowls of cookies.
Watch exercise shows on television, but don't do the exercises. Practice believing that the benefit lies in imagining yourself doing the exercises.
Don't power walk. Saunter slowly in the sun, eating chocolate, and carry a blanket so you can take a nap. Stop looking at cellulite. Only view your body from the angles that don't show it.
Never use a scale. If your clothes keep fitting, you weigh the same. (Although it doesn't really fit in with radical self-acceptance, I feel compelled to add a cautionary note from Elizabeth Taylor - 'Beware of elastic waisted pants! You can get quite fat without realizing it.')
Simply luxuriate in where you are right now.
Treat yourself as kindly as you do your best friend."

Over the last few weeks I've concluded (this is me again ... not Sark!) that I'm not trying to lose weight because I think I will look better thinner. I'm not trying to fit someone else's beauty ideal. I look good right now (stretch marks, included) and so do the rest of you! I do, however, want to be in better shape (more toned and with a healthier heart), I want to stretch more to feel limber, and I want to learn better eating habits for a lifetime of healthy eating.

Thanks for reading this far!

Submitted by: Laurie

Good times are even better when they're shared.
A good long talk can cure almost anything.
Everyone needs someone with whom to share their secrets.
Listening is just as important as talking.
An understanding friend is better than a therapist; and cheaper too!
Laughter makes the world a happier place.
Friends are like wine; they get better with age.
Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on.
Great minds think alike, especially when they are female!
When it comes to "bonding," females do it better.
YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD FOR SLUMBER PARTIES!!!!
Girls just want to have fun.
It's important to make time to do "girl things."
Calories don't count when you are having lunch (or any other food) with your girlfriends.
You can never have too many shoes.
GEMS MAY BE PRECIOUS, BUT FRIENDSHIP IS PRICELESS!!!!!

Submitted by Denise

THE OLD MAN (a very nice poem)

One day I saw a man, old and wizened and bent,
Wrinkled head trembling, tired feet shuffling, everywhere he went.
He slowly raised his hand in greeting as he went upon his way,
And remarked to me with a shaky smile on the beauty of the day.

Once he was surrounded by little ones wanting a piggy-back ride.
Once he'd held a squalling babe with his loving wife at his side.
Now his children have all grown leaving nothing but bitter tears;
The wife he'd adored with all his soul gone these fifteen years.

Each morning he makes his breakfast and eats it all alone.
And sadly wonders to himself if his kids will ever come home.
He dons his hat, picks up his cane and goes out for a walk.
And if he's lucky he'll find a kind stranger with whom to have a talk.

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