Affirmations are important! Why?

Affirmations are statements or propositions that are declared to be true.

(1)Affirmations bolster positive thinking.

They help you to stay in the light. Reading, writing and listening to your own affirmations, help you to be the best "you" possible. You are what you say you are! "I am an intelligent and capable human being."

(2)Affirmations quell your negative self-talk.

Upon waking, you hear that tiny voice, "Oh boy, it's Monday. I hate Mondays." So you reluctantly roll out of bed and see your affirmation posted on the bathroom mirror: "It is a beautiful, Monday morning! I am off to work, blessed to have a job..it's going be be a great day!" Energized, you kick the negative talk to the curb!

(3) Affirmations motivate, helping you to reach your goals.

Training to run the annual 10k race for the first time? A month before the race post affirmations around the house, leave them on your desk at work, record them on your mp3. Continuously hear and see, "I am a winner. I reach my goals effortlessly and fearlessly", and winning will "win-out".

Affirmations contribute to forming a strong, self-esteem. They will work in your life, if you work them!     

over it.

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produce a sweet ache after a bitter swim:

alas,the sharks go hungry today....

past scars heal in gorgeous juice

as time passes,

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peace lays...



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Black Soap~ Beauty from the ground!

When I want to give my whole complexion a "lift", I turn to Black Soap for it's healing properties. African Black soap is made in West Africa from palm oil, palm kernel oil, and water.It has zero chemicals and zero alcohol. It gives a nice rich lather and has an earthy smell. If you don't care for the smell, you can add essential oils as it does not change the helpful properties of the soap.

Although it's good for acne, blemishes, eczema and chronic dry skin, it can also be used as a hair shampoo. "It has no lauryl sulfate, which is added to commercial shampoos to make lather. That chemical is drying and causes damage. Black soap is healthier for all textures and types of hair." (1)

Black soap is pliable and can come in small tubs (around 8ozs.) or it can be purchased in bulk, by the pound. For a reputable dealer, see africaimports.com. Add Black soap to your life for a clean, chemical-free wash from head to toe!

(1) African black soap.net

Look good...feel good, baby boomers!

As baby boomers, we must start thinking about maintaining a healthy mind and body. It will simplify our lives! Antioxidants and colon cleansing, on a regular basis, plays a major part in making us feel better. Antioxidants fight the free radicals in our bodies and colon cleansing, on a regular basis, makes us feel happier because we are not weighted down in our intestines. The results will show as a glimmer in our eyes, strong nails, more elasticity in our skin and more shine bouncing off our hair! More importantly, stressful will be something, "we used to be."

What do you think? What can you add?

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Lavender Baby Powder

Lavender Baby Powder

The lavender essential oil used in the formula will help to reduce redness and inflammation caused by skin irritations and to prevent the occurrence of diaper rash. This powder also pampers parents during warm weather!

2 cups cornstarch
2 cups arrowroot powder
3 tablespoons French clay
1/2 cup powdered calendula flowers
6 drops lavender essential oil

In a large mixing bowl, blend the cornstarch, arrowroot powder, French clay, and calendula flowers. Sprinkle the lavender essential oil into the mixture and blend well. Store the finished powder in tins, short glass jars, or plastic containers with shaker tops.

reprint from~ Monterey Bay Spice Co.

Be on Time!

When you are late for appointments and meetings, you bring business to a standstill, because we can't move forward without you. You have information, notes and plans that we need before we can get started!

                                                   Please be on time!

Here are 3 P's of Punctuality:

1) Prepare for the next day, the night before.

    Pick out your outfit, doing any mending and pressing, and pack your lunch. Have children? Check homework, bake cookies for the P.T.A. bazaar... Getting ready the night before will make room for the unexpected interruptions that can keep you from arriving to your destination on time.

2) Pace yourself.

    Get up early enough, so you won't have to rush. Rushing invites accidents and accidents (from spills to falls) will throw your schedule off. Late again!

3) Play out the day.

    After dinner and while relaxing, play out the next day in your mind. Picture the alarm clock going off and "see" everything that will happen thereafter. Line up the day's events with everything running smoothly and in an "on time" way.  *The universe will give it to you that way, if you claim it.

These three tips will help you to be on time. What can you add? There is no excuse for lateness. Do you agree with that statement? Please leave your helpful comments below and thank-you!

*See Chris Assaad's article, "You are good enough, if You say so."

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