Meditation Before Bed

"Finish each day and be done with it.
You have done what you could.
Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in;
forget them as soon as you can.
Tomorrow is a new day;
begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Origami Bird

As the tea infuses the origami, the bird delicately expands.
Simply beautiful.
Design by Natalia Ponomareva

Inspiration

"Happiness begins where selfishness ends."

...John Wooden

~ I am currently reading

WOODEN

A Lifetime Of Observations

And Reflections On

And Off The Court,

by Coach John Wooden with Steve Jamison

Coach Wooden is not only inspiring;

he renews your faith in the human race.

His Pyramid of Success is also a must read.

::Lagniappe::

"refers to a small gift given to a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase (such as a 13th beignet when buying a dozen), or more broadly, "something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure." The word is used in Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, Eastern Oklahoma, Southern Arkansas, Charleston in South Carolina, southern and western Mississippi, the gulf coast of Alabama, and parts of eastern Texas". ...wikipedia

~ here are the

last 10 of the

50 Habits of

Highly Successful People::

LIFEHACK

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/fifty-habits-of-highly-successful-people.html

41. They are happy to swim against the tide,

to do what most won’t. They are not

people pleasers and they don’t

need constant approval.
42. They are more comfortable with

their own company than most.
43. They set higher standards for

themselves (a choice we can all make),

which in turn produces greater commitment,

more momentum, a better work ethic

and of course, better results.
44. They don’t rationalise failure.

While many are talking about their age,

their sore back, their lack of time,

their poor genetics, their ‘bad luck’,

their nasty boss and their lack of

opportunities (all good reasons to fail),

they are finding a way to succeed

despite all their challenges.
45. They have an off switch.

They know how to relax, enjoy what they

have in their life and to have fun.
46. Their career is not their identity,

it’s their job. It’s not who they are,

it’s what they do.
47. They are more interested in effective

than they are in easy. While the majority

look for the quickest, easiest way (the shortcut),

they look for the course of action which will

produce the best results over the long term.
48. They finish what they start.

While so many spend their life

starting things that they never finish,

successful people get the job done – even when

the excitement and the novelty have worn off.

Even when it ain’t fun.
49. They are multi-dimensional, amazing,

wonderful complex creatures (as we all are).

They realise that not only are they

physical and psychological beings,

but emotional and spiritual creatures as well.

They consciously work at being

healthy and productive on all levels.
50. They practice what they preach.

They don’t talk about the theory,

they live the reality.

~ The forces that be seem very restless.

The daily scattered earthquakes have everyone

wondering, preparing, and anticipating.

A rare tsunami warning here in So Cal

the other day grabbed our attention.

We were fortunate that the tsunami

was just a warning.

Others have been hit with tsunami's

reality & devastation.

As day ended here, what I saw was a

beautiful burning tsunami sunset.

It faded peacefully...

summer blessings

Yes, we love road trips!

Spirits in the sky

a very famous arch
nature's famous arches
sombrero siesta
spotty dotty lizzy

Rocky Mountain high

Summer excursions, exploring,

& enjoying a happy life.

It’s all Fine.

New home, new pool.

Too exciting for words.

A world of water to

replenish the soul.

Do you see happy elements

glimmer in a river of light?

Listen to the warm.

~~~~~

love it. live it.

a dream completed.

crystal clear Blue Lagoon.

"Always be a first-rate version of yourself,

instead of a second-rate version

of somebody else."
...Judy Garland

~ a word from Woody...

WOODY HARRELSON::

THOUGHTS FROM WITHIN

get up & count your blessings

"No matter who you are, there are moments when you will feel the world is too much -- days when you want to pull up the covers and half-sleep in bed until nightfall.
This is normal. It’s an integral part of building anything remarkable, whether a business, a relationship, or a life. Expanding your sphere of comfort and abilities comes with a cost: repeated self-doubt.
The above video may put things in perspective. In your moments of self-doubt, watch it and meditate on all of the things you’ve done that you once considering impossible.
Get back up. Bigger and better things are waiting for you."

by: Dr J Mercola

bike love

Our Little Man loves his new bike.
A 4 year old with "no fear",
who rides with such passion,
that anything is possible.
Maybe a future
Danny MacAskill?

Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009

happy humpday!

fish with transparent head

Macropinna microstoma

http://www.sesamestreetpresents.org/

Excerpts from:: Human Body Factoids [http://bigjimindustries.com/wordpress]
+ It takes your food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach.
+ One human hair can support 3 kg (6.6 lb).
+ Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.
+ There are about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.
+ The average person’s skin weighs twice as much as the brain.
+ Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself when you are standing still.
+ If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT::
~ 39 bank failures in the USA since the beginning of 2008.
~ Michael Phelps will swim in a meet in Charlotte in May;
ending his three-month suspension
for being photographed
inhaling something from a bong.
14 Olympic Gold Medals.
23 years old
Onward & upward.
~ The chances of having identical twins is about 1 in 285. Bingo.
~ A persevering Personal Trainer is an excellent investment in your future.

! inspiration ! short & sweet...

b.q.