|
Viewing 1 - 9 out of 13 Blogs.
Page:
1 |
|
     Today's Tip Subject: The Garbage Truck Rule – anonymous One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And, I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!†This is when my tax driver taught me what I now call, ‘The Law of the Garbage Truck’. He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so… Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don’t. Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent attitude! Have a garbage-free day!
Something I wanted to share here on My Boomer Place
This gem by Judy Carman is a keeper, a beautiful and comforting reminder of what is most important.
Pass this one along to your friends.
A Love Letter to All of Us and All Creation from the Divine
My Beloved Child,
YOU ARE IMMORTAL.
Your very existence is holy and eternal. Your own divinity is etched upon the universe forever. You will make transitions from this realm to others, but always you will live within me and I within you as we dance and play together.
YOU BELONG.
Without you, I would not be complete, nor would life, nor love. You are part of the One Divine Cosmic Family. Absolutely everyone and everything is connected in this great sea of Love. Without you we are not whole. You are needed and wanted and adored.
YOU ARE POWERFUL.
I am the power of love. Your cells and your breathing, your thoughts and longings all vibrate with that power. You breathe in my awesome love for you and all creation. You breathe out your electrifying love for all that is. You are heaven brought to earth.
YOU ARE LOVED.
I love you without boundaries or limits. There is nothing as vast and infinite as my love for you. There is nothing you can do that will dissuade me from loving you. You are made of my love, and nothing can separate us from each other.
YOU ARE CREATIVE.
Together you and I are co-creators. We birth energy into matter, light into form, heaven into earth, vibration into song. With every child you comfort, every stroke of your pen, every word from your lips and every kiss, you can fill the universe with more beauty, more mystery, and more love.
YOU ARE PERFECT.
When you feel lost, alone, different, or full of faults, remember that you are perfect to me right now just as you are. I see only exquisite beauty and elegance and grace in you, Beloved. If the world seems to judge you or the path you have taken, remember there is no “right†path home to me. You are already here in my arms this very day.
YOU ARE DIVINE.
There is nothing in heaven or earth that is not sacred and filled with me. I am in all that is, and all that is lives and breathes in me. I am life, and I am love. Your spirit sees me looking back at you from every face, every drop of rain, every stone, every gust of wind. When you look in the mirror, you see your face and mine. There, in you, rejoices the Divine.
Lynyrd Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell died Wednesday morning (Jan. 28) at his condo in Orange Park, Fla., near Jacksonville, of an apparent heart attack.
Law enforcement authorities said the musician called 911 around 12:55 a.m. to report that he was having trouble breathing. Paramedics performed CPR, but Powell was pronounced dead shortly before 2 a.m. He had reportedly failed to show up Tuesday (Jan. 27) for an appointment with a heart specialist to undergo a cardiac evaluation.
In what has always been considered a guitar-based band, Powell's distinctive piano work helped define Lynyrd Skynyrd's sound and Southern rock, in general.
Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder and guitarist Gary Rossington and drummer Artimus Pyle (who left the band in 1992) are now the only living members of the band's lineup who survived a 1977 plane crash that claimed the lives of lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, vocalist Cassie Gaines and road manager Dean Kilpatrick. Guitarist Allen Collins died in 1990, and bassist Leon Wilkeson passed away in 2001.
Powell was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and attended school in Florida. While majoring in music theory in college, he became a roadie for Lynyrd Skynyrd and performed in a band named Alice Marr. Although biographies differ on when Powell actually became a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band's official Web site states that he made the transition from roadie in 1970.
Johnny Van Zant, who became Lynyrd Skynyrd's lead vocalist years after Ronnie Van Zant's death, told The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville that his brother invited Powell to join the band after hearing him play piano during a rehearsal of "Free Bird," the song that became a rock anthem.
Following the plane crash, Powell performed with other bands and formed his own group, Alias, in 1979. He joined Rossington and Collins to play in the Rossington-Collins Band and also worked in the Allen Collins Band. In the mid-'80s, Powell played in a contemporary Christian music band called Vision.
By the late '80s, the surviving members of Lynyrd Skynyrd began playing a series of reunion shows. With Johnny Van Zant handling the vocals, the band launched a national tour in 1991. Powell also recorded a solo album, Second Time Around.
In recent years, Powell and Rossington worked with an evolving list of musicians to continue recording and touring as Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band teamed up with Montgomery Gentry for an episode of CMT Crossroads in 2004. Lynyrd Skynyrd also paid tribute to Hank Williams Jr. during a CMT Giants episode that aired in 2007.
"Billy was a true friend of CMT," said Brian Philips, CMT's executive vice president and general manager. "He and the band were always happy to help us."
In 2008, Lynyrd Skynyrd performed on separate tours with Kid Rock and Hank Williams Jr.
Williams, who has enjoyed a lengthy friendship with the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd, said in a statement, "I will truly miss Billy. We have all lost one of our best rowdy friends."
The band has cancelled shows scheduled for this weekend in Louisiana and Mississippi. In May, they are scheduled for a European tour with shows in Finland, Norway, Germany, Scotland, England, Italy and Switzerland.
As a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Powell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.
Powell is survived by his wife, Ellen Vera Powell, and four children.
Never live in the past but always learn from it."
Something I wanted to share:
Sometimes even the most patient of us can benefit from taking some time out to appreciate what life has to offer. Becoming more conscious of the world around us can do wonders for our happiness levels! Here are ten of our favorite ways to become more spiritually aware: Appreciate your environment. It's pretty easy to forget to take time to smell the roses. But sometimes we just have to stop, take a look around, and realize that beauty is all around us. Taking the time to appreciate an expressive sunset or a breathtaking beach helps us to connect with our surroundings and become more conscious of the world around us. Make gratitude a daily ritual. Take time every day to stop and be grateful to the universe. It is because of it all that you are here. What a gift! Be flexible. Sure, routines help you feel safe and secure, but shaking things up a bit can help you to appreciate those spur-of-the-moment events that are sure to occur. When a positive surprise pops up, be sure to take advantage of it! Learn from others. Spending more time with positive people helps you to become more insightful about your own life. Talking with a trusted spiritual leader or just a really good friend about life's little questions can really help you learn more about yourself. Stay balanced. Sometimes your work can just overwhelm your life. Or you might have a hobby that consumes all of your energy. Either way, it's important to not let one aspect of your life dominate the rest. Take time to appreciate your friends, family, and yourself! Get active. Activities like yoga, meditation, and tai chi help you to breathe, stay calm, and focus. They work wonders for clearing a cluttered spirit so you can really make the most out of your life. Celebrate yourself. Celebrating your milestones and accomplishments helps you to appreciate yourself and the work other people do. You don't have to throw a big party to celebrate, you can treat yourself to a nice dinner or a night out with the girls. When you're good to yourself, you will notice other people will be good to you too! Be positive. When people have positive intentions, they are more likely to have something good happen to them than someone who goes about their day with negative thoughts. When you are upbeat and positive, good things will naturally occur. Embrace your creative juices. By taking an acting class, doing some pottery, or even finger-painting with your child, you can teach yourself to think outside the box. Imagination and creative thinking are great ways to boost your spiritual awareness. Visualize! By visualizing what you want in life or what you hope to attain, you can make your goals much more real and accessible. Commit to changing your life for the better and don't forget to pencil it in! Life is a journey! Grow, experience and enjoy each and every day by expanding your spiritual awareness. Share the ways you grow your spiritual awareness by leaving a comment here!
Something I wanted to share:
Stress is something that we all have in common. When our minds become too cluttered with stressful thoughts, our bodies suffer. Why? Worrying requires a LOT of energy. The amount of time that we spend thinking about the little annoyances and stresses in life reduces much of your positive energy. Journaling has the power to change all of that. You can have an easy and painless outlet for your negative emotions just by jotting down a few notes on a piece of paper or in a personal book. Creating an internal dialogue with yourself, even if it's just using a journal as a way to "let it all out" and talk to someone (in this case yourself), will help you examine your feelings, see progress as you work through problems, and feel like you have more control over your life. Here are some tips to help you get started: Buy a journal. Yes, we know this sounds obvious, but it's still important! You can opt for a beautiful, hand-crafted notebook or a functional black-and-white. The appearance of your journal should inspire you to write. Reserve time to write. For some of you, this may be the hardest part. Try to set aside at least fifteen minutes a day. Even if it's during your lunch break, setting aside some time for yourself is essential for your well-being. Just start writing! Remember, this is not a graded project. Write about the first thing that pops into your head. Here are some topics to get you going: your dreams and ambitions, your family, events that happened during the day and how you're feeling and why. Journaling is a fantastic way to relieve stress, give refuge to your emotions, and understand yourself better. All you need is a paper and a pen to get started!
Develop a "Grattitude Attitude"
Understanding the impact of an act of gratitude
 In today’s economic crisis it can be hard to find something to be thankful for. It’s hard to stand in a grocery line and feel gratitude as you pay over $100.00 for your week’s groceries. It is at times like this when it is important to stop and take a moment to find something to be grateful for.
There are some that believe that the best way to 'get over' a negative road block in life is to be of service to others. Volunteering, helping a neighbor, joining a fundraising project, something that basically takes the focus off of your situation and opens your eyes to what others are going through. It helps you feel connected to the world in a way that nothing else can.
So what about gratitude? You may feel horrible about the rising cost of living – but should be thankful that you ARE living. You may feel bad that this holiday season you will have to cut back on spending – but be grateful for your family’s health and that you are together. These are just two small examples, but chances are you have your own examples you can bring to mind.
There are actual physical benefits to adopting an 'attitude of gratitude,' too. Studies have found that those who practice gratitude have more energy, determination, and enthusiasm, as well as reduced physical reactions to stress and depression. A study by Dr. Michael McCollough, of Southern Methodist University in Texas, and Dr. Robert Emmons, from the University of California at Davis, also found that those who practice gratitude are more likely to create a cycle of 'reciprocal kindness' where one act of gratitude leads to another.
Life has its hard times; there’s no doubt about it. Changing your mind and your outlook can literally change your world.
Come on over to the Boomer Christmas Party. You will find it over in the group section under Events. Come post your favorite Christmas pictures or exchange a cookie recipe with us or tell us your favorite Christmas song or movie or whatever. Would love to see you all over there when you can.
Happy Holidays To All Of You Boomers
LIZ
"If tears could build a stairwell and memories were a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken no time to say good-bye You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. My heart still aches in sadness, and secret tears still flow, What it means to lose you, no one will ever know." ~Anon  She will be so missed by many of us that knew her here. I will truly miss her as she was a great lady and friend to know...... Liz
Page:
1 |
|
|
