How much of your life do you spend living in the present?

Research shows that it's very little.  We
spend a lot of time ruminating about the
past, or speculating about the future to
make things worse, much of this "non-present"
thinking is negative.  We think about the
things we might have done, or we
think about the future dramas that may in
reality never occur.  Or we might just simply
wish it was Friday, and effectively wish
a significant portion of our lives away.

The secret to real peace and happiness is to
live in the present-to focus on "Now."

If you catch yourself living in another time
zone remember, the present is where
fulfillment is.

Jane Powell

Bulletproof

When you have a clear idea of exactly where you're going, and you're committed to it, you are bullet proof. No person, no situation, no setback can stop you. You will find a way. Those who are just drifting can be swayed by the slightest breeze. It's different when you have a determined, specific goal. You may get blown off course occasionally, but you can quickly regain your direction.

Nothing anyone can say will discourage you when you KNOW exactly where you're going. No obstacle can stand in your way when your goal is in sight. Barriers disappear when passion and commitment take hold. The things that once held you back start to propel you forward.

You have the power to do whatever you want. The trouble is that power works against itself if it is not all aimed in the same direction. How far could you drive your car if the wheels weren't all pointing the same way?

Get focused. Decide what's important to you, and go for it. You've got what it takes. Your engine has plenty of horsepower. All you need to do is get your wheels all pointing the same way, and step on the accelerator.

Don't miss out on the value in this moment by wishing that it had somehow been different. Live it for all that it can be.
Don't let this beautiful day slip uselessly through your fingers while consumed with worry about what tomorrow will bring. Make full use of the time you now have, and that will put you in the best position to face anything that may come.

Whatever your age, or level of physical ability, or financial situation, there is something positive and valuable you can do right now. Consider all the beautiful choices that life is currently making available to you, and then seize the best of them.

You already know how satisfying it feels to make a positive difference. Realize that you now have the opportunity to experience that satisfaction again, right where you are.

Life is happening all around you right now. This moment is precisely what you make it.

Make it full, and rich, and memorable and valuable. Give your best to this moment and truly make it count.

39 Days until Christmas of '2009 and counting...

Good morning!

The video was disabled but I can post the link, so I hope you enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRrvP3GI5Rs

Here's another video to the same song.

It seems that they’re not the only ones with talent. Click on the video below and enjoy!

Last year, when the power mower was broken and wouldn't run, I kept hinting to my husband that he ought to get it fixed, but somehow the message never sank in.

Finally I thought of a clever way to make the point. When my husband arrived home that day, he found me seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. He watched silently for a short time and then went into the house.

He was gone only a few moments when he came out again. He handed me a toothbrush. "When you finish cutting the grass," he said, "you might as well sweep the sidewalks."

The doctors say he will probably live, but it will be quite awhile before the cast will be off!!!

Try to remember this EVERY TIME you have
to talk to a customer service representative
and you cannot understand them.  I did not
know that we could do this, but I sure am
going to try it.  Help bring jobs back to the
U.S.A.   Ask for an American!
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How to save some American jobs and we can help!


Hi Everyone,


I want to share with you some great information that I found out purely by accident. I believe it can also save and create jobs in America while giving people better customer service.

So how many times have you called a companies service phone line and found that the rep can barely speak English? Once with a major mortgage company it was so bad I demanded to speak with someone who spoke English. Right at that moment I broke the code, the secret password for customer service.

Come to find out that every American company using overseas operators must transfer you to an American rep. By saying.......

“I want to speak to a representative in America ".
(Don’t take no for an answer on this.)

This was confirmed by the American rep that they must transfer you after that request. I've tried it on a half a dozen major companies including cable, bank, phone and mortgage companies. It works every time and I actually get my issues taken care of.

Please feel free to copy this to your own blog or send it as an e-mail.