I have been noticing lately how easily influenced I am. If there is any subject that I have not thought about personally, I will adopt the first opinion that comes my way as my own.
For example, my friend Mia had a baby 4 months before Filip was born. She remarked that all the unisex baby clothes always have ducks on them. She said she's trying to find something different for the baby to wear.
After she made that comment, I thought "I'm sick of ducks."
I had never even seen ducks when I was baby shopping! Filip had never worn any clothes with ducks on them. Yet, now I'm sick of ducks, because of a comment from Mia.
Every once in a while I get into listening to Dr. Laura's radio program. I agree personally with about 90% of what she says. Whenever something calls for an opinion based on that 90%, I totally parrot Dr. Laura's words. I had to stop listening to it. I sound exactly like her whenever I express an opinion about family life or relationships. I might as well be reading a passage out of her book.
I think this is why I am so particular about what movies and television I watch. For me, it's not just eliminating things that are too violent or immoral. I can't watch things that form an opinion that I would not want to adopt.
Actually, my opinion about a movie itself will completely change after I read a few reviews of the movie, even after I have seen the movie.
So don't take it personally when I say I hate some form of entertainment that you love. I'm just protecting my brain.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
End of Year
Since it's December 31, I guess I'll follow my fellow bloggers' examples and sum up what 2008 meant to me:
AAAAARRRRRRrrrrrrrghhh!!! And it's not over! It's being carried over into the next year! Aaaaahh!!!
In 2009, I plan to have a set FS schedule, finish reading the bible, save my home, go to Mohonk, pay off my debt, teach piano at the new piano store, be in a new congregation, and read some books.
Maybe I'll take a trip down to Cheryl's and go out in service the whole time. I need to pretend that I'm 19 again, except I'll have a husband and a baby.
AAAAARRRRRRrrrrrrrghhh!!! And it's not over! It's being carried over into the next year! Aaaaahh!!!
In 2009, I plan to have a set FS schedule, finish reading the bible, save my home, go to Mohonk, pay off my debt, teach piano at the new piano store, be in a new congregation, and read some books.
Maybe I'll take a trip down to Cheryl's and go out in service the whole time. I need to pretend that I'm 19 again, except I'll have a husband and a baby.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
I Know Her!
I was listening to a life story in the study edition of the Watchtower on my Podcast. I tend to only be half interested in these anyway. This one, I was even less interested, because it was about a pioneer in Ireland who got sent back to Ireland after Gilead. I had SO heard this story before. The article went on to relate different experiences, that seemed familiar to me. I figured it was because I worked where the need was great in Ireland, so I'm sure someone told me similar stories. After a few minutes listening, it sounded really familiar, and then she mentioned her husband's name, Eric. Then I realized: "I know this person!"
Christabel Connell was telling her life story. She had told me her life story before. It was over the 2 weeks that Angie and I spent with her in service 9 years ago. That's why it was all familiar.
I treasured all that time I spent with them, listening to all their stories of endurance in the ministry, and the blessings that came along with it. There is nothing more valuable than spending your precious time serving Jehovah.
Oh, what would I give to be in the FT ministry again!
Christabel Connell was telling her life story. She had told me her life story before. It was over the 2 weeks that Angie and I spent with her in service 9 years ago. That's why it was all familiar.
I treasured all that time I spent with them, listening to all their stories of endurance in the ministry, and the blessings that came along with it. There is nothing more valuable than spending your precious time serving Jehovah.
Oh, what would I give to be in the FT ministry again!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sick Season: It doesn't have to be!
Many of you know I'm all into the 'natural' stuff. You don't have to be a total hippie to do some things to prevent getting sick without medicine. Just get into a habit of adding something good to your diet.
A friend of mine says her kids never get sick. She's not all into natural health and nutrition. She just always gives them Echinecea a couple times a week. I know this is just anecdotal, but it can't hurt to do something good consistently.
The FDA severely limits a natural food product from stating the benefits of taking them. As an example, stevia is a natural substance that is much sweeter than sugar. However, distributors are not allowed to state on their packaging that this powder is a 'sweetener'. That name can only go to a patented product like Equal, Splenda or Sweet n Low.
The same thing goes for natural products that prevent illness. It is rare to see claims to that effect on the packaging of these products. There is not much profit in people preventing illness with increasing their nutrition intake. However, alot of money can be made when people get sick, go to the doctor, and purchase the patented drugs prescribed to them.
Thankfully, the FDA has not yet been able to pull all natural products off the shelves to force us into taking medicine instead.
Here's some things you can pick up at a health food store (or a distributor) to increase the amount of nutrition your body receives to heal itself.
Bee Pollen: This contains almost every known nutrient that the human diet needs. It's also full of amino acids, minerals and vitamins and many enzymes. Because of this, it is considered a 'Super Food'. My husband takes this and it has helped his allergies.
Apple Cider Vinegar: You need to get the unfiltered kind (called 'with the mother). This contains so many minerals that it keeps your system from becoming acidic. When you keep your body in a slightly alkaline state, viruses are not interested in staying. Same goes for cancer cells.
Wheat Grass Juice: Of course, this has the most benefits fresh. However, you can get this in a powdered form as well. Wheat Grass is a complete food. It has all the vitamins and minerals we know about, and I'm sure many more we don't know about. Just think, cows live off of grass, and all the nutritive needs are met.
Fresh Baby Sprouts: I like the 'garden blend' of these, and they go great in sandwiches, salads, or by themselves. This is the only vegetable I eat for a balanced diet. I grow them myself using tools and seeds from www.sproutman.org . They say you're supposed to eat 5-7 fruits and veggies a day. I figure the stuff you buy normally doesn't have the nutrients anymore, so why bother? In contrast, a variety of organic baby sprouts are going to take care of all your nutritive needs.
Stuff Your Friends Distribute: If you're going to spend money on health food anyway, you should see if you have a friend who distributes wellness products. The competition in the wellness industry, requires the distribution companies to have excellant products. Otherwise, distributors will not be interested in selling them. As a result, an enthusiastic distributor is going to have some personal experience that the product works.
Of course I'm mentioning this, because I'm an Herbalife distributor. I have personal experience that our products work. I have a good amount of friends and acquaintances who distribute for other companies. They know from personal experience that their products work. Just ask around, and you'll hear plenty of testimonials for a bunch of good products.
Whatever thing you choose to help out your health, the key is to do it consistantly. So make sure it's something you enjoy, so you look forward to taking it every day.
A friend of mine says her kids never get sick. She's not all into natural health and nutrition. She just always gives them Echinecea a couple times a week. I know this is just anecdotal, but it can't hurt to do something good consistently.
The FDA severely limits a natural food product from stating the benefits of taking them. As an example, stevia is a natural substance that is much sweeter than sugar. However, distributors are not allowed to state on their packaging that this powder is a 'sweetener'. That name can only go to a patented product like Equal, Splenda or Sweet n Low.
The same thing goes for natural products that prevent illness. It is rare to see claims to that effect on the packaging of these products. There is not much profit in people preventing illness with increasing their nutrition intake. However, alot of money can be made when people get sick, go to the doctor, and purchase the patented drugs prescribed to them.
Thankfully, the FDA has not yet been able to pull all natural products off the shelves to force us into taking medicine instead.
Here's some things you can pick up at a health food store (or a distributor) to increase the amount of nutrition your body receives to heal itself.
Bee Pollen: This contains almost every known nutrient that the human diet needs. It's also full of amino acids, minerals and vitamins and many enzymes. Because of this, it is considered a 'Super Food'. My husband takes this and it has helped his allergies.
Apple Cider Vinegar: You need to get the unfiltered kind (called 'with the mother). This contains so many minerals that it keeps your system from becoming acidic. When you keep your body in a slightly alkaline state, viruses are not interested in staying. Same goes for cancer cells.
Wheat Grass Juice: Of course, this has the most benefits fresh. However, you can get this in a powdered form as well. Wheat Grass is a complete food. It has all the vitamins and minerals we know about, and I'm sure many more we don't know about. Just think, cows live off of grass, and all the nutritive needs are met.
Fresh Baby Sprouts: I like the 'garden blend' of these, and they go great in sandwiches, salads, or by themselves. This is the only vegetable I eat for a balanced diet. I grow them myself using tools and seeds from www.sproutman.org . They say you're supposed to eat 5-7 fruits and veggies a day. I figure the stuff you buy normally doesn't have the nutrients anymore, so why bother? In contrast, a variety of organic baby sprouts are going to take care of all your nutritive needs.
Stuff Your Friends Distribute: If you're going to spend money on health food anyway, you should see if you have a friend who distributes wellness products. The competition in the wellness industry, requires the distribution companies to have excellant products. Otherwise, distributors will not be interested in selling them. As a result, an enthusiastic distributor is going to have some personal experience that the product works.
Of course I'm mentioning this, because I'm an Herbalife distributor. I have personal experience that our products work. I have a good amount of friends and acquaintances who distribute for other companies. They know from personal experience that their products work. Just ask around, and you'll hear plenty of testimonials for a bunch of good products.
Whatever thing you choose to help out your health, the key is to do it consistantly. So make sure it's something you enjoy, so you look forward to taking it every day.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Bail Us Out Instead!
According to the story at this link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7791999.stm,
Carmakers will get $13.4bn in short-term financing from the $700bn Wall Street bail-out, and another $4bn will be provided later.
Phase 2 of this 'solution' is to excite the American people to start buying cars.
Now, what would excite an American to make a large purchase more than giving them the money to do this?
If all this bail-out money went to the American people, wouldn't we buy cars? Americans would invest, and would also go shopping. I bet you we also would save our homes from going into foreclosure as well. Does not American industry depend on the prosperity of the American people?
I know I'm no expert in modern money mechanics, but wouldn't it be better for everyone if the goal was to make the people prosperous, instead of increasing the government's leverage over industry?
Carmakers will get $13.4bn in short-term financing from the $700bn Wall Street bail-out, and another $4bn will be provided later.
Phase 2 of this 'solution' is to excite the American people to start buying cars.
Now, what would excite an American to make a large purchase more than giving them the money to do this?
If all this bail-out money went to the American people, wouldn't we buy cars? Americans would invest, and would also go shopping. I bet you we also would save our homes from going into foreclosure as well. Does not American industry depend on the prosperity of the American people?
I know I'm no expert in modern money mechanics, but wouldn't it be better for everyone if the goal was to make the people prosperous, instead of increasing the government's leverage over industry?
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