Just Flush It

Make time for "small talk"

2012-01-30T03:52:00.000-08:00

Through small talk you learn stepping stones and hidden dangers to a variety of things. They may not be questions that you have today but they may be the answers to the questions you may have later in life or the answer for someone asking you for advice one day. The simple conversations that you may have if you slow down to talk can make your life more care free by finding solutions as the conversation bounces from subject to subject opening up topics that are of interest to you that will help you free up more time to relax if you make the time for "small talk."

A quick glance

2012-01-27T04:13:00.000-08:00

There are many ways to view a situation so don't make a decision based on a quick glance. At a glance you don't see the whole picture and you will have no idea what good can come and your reaction to the quick glance that angers you will change the outcome from a positive outcome to the negative one your actions out of anger will bring. You must take the good with the bad in most situations in life and if you get so angry about the bad parts then you will react badly and no good will be able to come from it.

One step closer

2012-01-25T06:05:00.000-08:00

Someone must be the first to do something to get it started and create a starting point for others to join to get the ball rolling. There are many things that seem impossible but if you would make even a small step towards the task you would see that it is much easier now that you started the ball rolling. It can either gain momentum and keep rolling or at the very least it will be one step closer than it was. You will never get to the finish line of anything if you don't start.

Pick and choose your battles

2012-01-23T04:26:00.000-08:00

In this day and age you definitely need to pick and choose your battles carefully. In a time when we are all facing so many battles at the same time we must save our energy for those battles that are most important so you will have the strength it will take to win them. You will wear yourself down if you fight for everything that you know ain't right. You may not win every battle that you choose to fight but you can still win the war if you stay focused on what is most important to you. You don't have to strive for a perfect outcome just the outcome that can work for you.

Spring clean your mind

2012-01-20T06:41:00.000-08:00

You don't have to go to an expensive retreat to get away from the stress you are under, just make room in your mind by simply refusing to let the stressful thoughts that you keep fresh on your mind from past painful experiences take up all the room in your mind. You will have "peace of mind" when you make room for it. Don't let what has happened in your past stink up your future too. "Just Flush It" out of your mind like you do all the clutter during Spring Cleaning.

You are a teacher and a farmer

2012-01-18T04:16:00.000-08:00

You teach compassion to others by being compassionate.
You teach honesty by being honest.
You teach sharing by always sharing.
You teach others how to be happy by being happy when you are with them.
You teach patience by being patient.
Every interaction you have with others shows them therefore may teach them something. What are you teaching others? Plant seeds of kindness as you go through your day because it is true YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

Too big to climb

2012-01-16T05:05:00.000-08:00

How you react to your problems will determine how big the problem will be. Take the time to think about it before you let a minor set back in life become something that will affect you negatively in a major way. Remember the old saying "anyone can make a mountain out of a molehill if they keep adding dirt." Acknowledge the problem for what it is and simply see it as a small mole hill that you can simply step over and don't react with anger that can turn it into a mountain too big to climb.

Turn frustration into energy

2012-01-13T04:16:00.000-08:00

If you don't get over the anger about what you have to do because of what others have done and just "get 'er done" then nothing will get done. Anger will grow inside you doing physical damage that nothing can be done about. Cut your losses by doing what needs to be done turning the frustration into the energy and lessons learned that you will need to fix the situation not let your frustration turn into anger that stresses your heart out.

Don't close the doors

2012-01-11T04:28:00.000-08:00

You must learn to be patient. When you get angry so fast you close the door before your answer comes making it then impossible to get whatever it was you were waiting for. You should at least leave all the doors open even if you stop waiting on the answer. Doorways and paths are opened whenever they can so that one day when the timing is right you will have the access to the answers you need. If you are not patient and you slam all the doors closed then you make it impossible to find any answer that you may some day need.

Will you know if the sun is shining?

2012-01-09T06:25:00.000-08:00

Your "point of view" will determine your reality. If you believe something is true then no matter what someone may say or do it will still be true in your mind. If you close your mind to even the proven facts then the fact is that it will remain true to you. If you open your mind you just might find that it is not the facts that are making your reality so gloomy but your "point of view" that is keeping your reality so gloomy. The sun may be shining but if you convince yourself that it's cold outside and you don't look outside to see then you will spend your day inside to avoid the cold.

Don't bite their head off

2012-01-06T04:38:00.000-08:00

Why is it when someone is faced with so much chaos in their life that their head is about to explode they bite the head off every person around them? It won't help them a bit but they do it despite the fact and usually unaware of the pain that their actions have on those who they lash out on. Don't spew your anger onto others no more than you should spread your germs on others if you had the flu. Anger makes people sick so don't spread it!

Strategies to prevent it

2012-01-04T06:13:00.000-08:00

Don't let a set back in your life keep you from enjoying life. Don't let your mistakes define you. Don't let your past stink up your future too. What is done is done and some things just aint right but it is what it is. Don't spend all your energy trying to figure out why or how it happened because there is no answer to tragedies only questions about strategies to prevent it from happening again!

Happy New Year

2012-01-02T05:46:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year. May 2012 bring you "Peace of Mind." Peace starts within ourselves by letting go of what has happened in our past in order to start with a clean slate to do things as they need to be done to have a peaceful future. Things will naturally leave your memory if you don't think about them to keep them fresh on your mind. Don't bring the same personal baggage that has been holding you back into the New Year, "Just Flush It" out of your mind.

"New Years Resolution"

2011-12-30T05:08:00.000-08:00

Throw out more than trash!
As you clean up the debris after Christmas getting rid of the things you don't need be sure and throw out all the painful experiences from your past so you can relax and enjoy life as you watch the New Year roll in. Make it a resolution to stop letting what has happened in your past stink up your future too! It's a New Year and the New You will be ready to make 2012 bring in some cheer. Happy New Year!

Minimize the damage

2011-12-28T06:05:00.000-08:00

There is no way to explain why people do things to hurt other people. But it is even harder to explain why anyone would keep it fresh on their mind so they get hurt by it over and over again. It is not only the words and actions done to you by others that will rock your World it is the damage you will do thinking about it over and over again that will destroy you. Let it go "Just Flush It" out of your mind to minimize the damage.

Peace in America

2011-12-26T05:44:00.000-08:00

We must take action now before it's too late. How many more tragedies will it take to see the violence is getting out of control. Kids are not safe in their own yards. Store parking lots are not even safe for adults. Even in your own home the danger is felt. Stress causes high blood pressure, strain on your organs, and brings on heart attacks. It causes your immune system to fail, migraines, and stomach ulcers. Find peace of mind so that you are healthy enough to fight for peace right here in America.

We all should feel it inside

2011-12-23T06:42:00.000-08:00

As I listened to Susan Boyle's new song It says everything that we all should feel inside, it is so inspiring. My favorite lines were...."I'm free. I am who I was born to be." Let go of the stress that is weighing you down. Break free from your past and be who were meant to be. Let this Holiday season set you free from your worries filling you with love and joy allowing you to be who you were born to be.

Brighten up their Holiday

2011-12-21T04:34:00.000-08:00

I recently learned that Christmas time was the highest rate for suicides. Wow I thought it was a time of year when everyone just oozed with a happy joy. A time when families and friends gather and love, kindness and the aroma of cooking filled the air. If you know someone who feels alienated by his family or doesn't have a family reach out and let them feel the joy that Christmas should bring. Bake them something special and take the time to make their Holiday bright.

Help them stand on their own

2011-12-19T05:06:00.000-08:00

This economy has uprooted many families from their homes and sent them aimlessly wandering around searching for employment and a place to lay their head at night. There are no grand illusions of a palace just a place they can call home. If they land in your town please help them so they can stand loud and proud on their own two feet and they will be able to grow where they are planted. You reap what you sow in life and seeds of kindness can go a long way if you will plant them in your town.

Don't celebrate with higher bills

2011-12-16T07:09:00.000-08:00

The love and joy of Christmas moves us to be kind to even those who we might otherwise see as unapproachable. The scrooges in life are even touched by the Christmas cheer. Although they still remain grouchy you can still approach them without their angry sneer. Make the most of the season and the benefits will be friendships and bonds that will grow stronger throughout the New Year. Let your heart guide you this holiday season not your credit balances and you will still be celebrating when the New Year rolls in not higher bills.

Don't let it define you

2011-12-14T03:52:00.000-08:00

Don't let what has happened in your past keep you from enjoying today.
Don't let what someone has said to you or done to you keep you from being who you want to be today.
Don't let your mistakes define you, they were lessons learned that will help you someday.
Don't let a minor setback stop you from seeing the "big picture" that you will sit back and enjoy someday.
Don't let your mind be so full of bad memories that you have no room for good ones.
Don't let your past stink up your future too,"Just Flush It" out of your mind.

Over and over again

2011-12-12T05:55:00.000-08:00

People walk around in anger trying to defend themselves only to destroy themselves in the process. Don't let what someone says or does make you so angry that it consumes you and destroys the very core of who you are from the inside out. It is not only the words and actions done to you that will rock your world but the damage you do thinking about it over and over again, putting yourself through it letting the anger guide your every move over and over again. It is not happening now to you, you are doing it to yourself over and over again. Let it go "Just Flush It" out of your mind.

Stick together like glue

2011-12-09T05:43:00.000-08:00

The Family Bond use to be so strong that it was the glue that held it's members sane. It was a lifeline that kept it's members from personally falling too far. It kept each member from feeling like were totally alone in this World. In today's society there is no Family Bond, no Family Loyalty and in some cases there isn't even any Family Connections. There wouldn't be so much insanity in society if we would stick together like glue with our families.

Fear of retaliation

2011-12-07T03:19:00.000-08:00

There was a time when people were ashamed of the very thought of doing something wrong to another human being and it kept them from doing it. Nowadays people feel no shame nor pay any consequences for their bad behavior therefore they have no built-in moral code of conduct that they live by. The terrorist attitude by which has kept people silenced for fear of retaliation rules the hearts and minds right here in America not just in the Middle East. We must stand up for what is right now before the bad outnumber the good like in the Middle East.

Your personal opinion

2011-12-05T05:38:00.000-08:00

If you asked ten people their opinion on something they would all be different, they will give an answer based on their "point of view." If you change your opinion as they answer one by one you won't know what your opinion is by the time you are done. If you asked them together as a group at the same time their variety of answers would only give you things to consider but you will have to open your eyes to the fact that to every question there are many answers and not one is more important than your personal opinion that you will have after you consider all the facts. Your "point of view" is your opinion that will shape your reality.

Recognize that everybody is different

2011-12-02T05:20:00.000-08:00

Respect goes a long way. If you do not respect the rights of others then you will react disrespectfully. If they have no respect for you then they will treat you disrespectfully. If you respect each other then it doesn't matter what your differences are you respect them simply because you recognize that everybody is different. You don't have to like someone or everything they do to respect them. If we all were the same we would have nothing different to talk about.

If you don't get up

2011-11-30T06:50:00.000-08:00

It may be hard to find but you will never find it if you don't look for it. It could be right in front of your face but if you don't open your eyes you won't see it. There is always a chance but there will be no chance at all if you don't take a chance at something. You will get a little further in life if you take a step in the right direction but you won't get anywhere if you don't get up and take a step at all.

Don't encourage them

2011-11-28T05:25:00.000-08:00

Don't waste your time, money, emotions, or energy on things that don't really matter nor on people who your kindness and generosity just reward their bad behavior. When you want to help make sure what your giving is a helping hand that they need to stand on their own NOT a hand out that keeps them comfortable enough till the next hand out. There are those that feel no shame, to them the hand outs mean they are winning the game of life without working hard to get it. Give a helping hand but don't give hand outs that encourage anyone to stay down.

Till the anger is gone

2011-11-25T05:19:00.000-08:00

"Too angry to see straight" means exactly that, you can't see clearly to stay on the right track. Don't make a decision or react when you are angry that you will have to live with even after your anger has calmed. Even an angry word can do damage that will never go away. So if you find yourself too angry just relax a moment quietly being still and silent till the anger is gone for if you don't you will deal with the damage for far too long. A moment of silence may calm the storm and spare you from a lifetime of damage.

Breath of fresh air

2011-11-23T06:59:00.000-08:00

As the cool breeze blew in and rolled across my face the feeling and sound of the leaves blowing in the wind consumed my entire body demanding my attention. The peaceful feeling and relaxing sound distracted me from hectic thoughts that were weighing heavy on my mind. Replacing the tired feeling with a refreshed calm breath of fresh air. Sometimes our thoughts may weigh us down so stop to enjoy the cool breeze while it's blowing and let the moment of peace refresh you. Relax this Thanksgiving and soak up all the feelings of what you are thankful for.

Honesty is worth it

2011-11-21T05:22:00.000-08:00

It is worth the extra money if they will stand behind their product. Too many times a bargain on something will cost you more in the end when you end up replacing it when it doesn't last like it should and they won't replace it like they should. An honesty company is worth the extra money when the extra will give you the security that is worth it's weight in gold. Don't run the honest business man out of business for all we will be left with is not what you can depend on. You get what you pay for.

It doesn't make it right

2011-11-18T05:41:00.000-08:00

You do not have to agree nor even like what others do but you have to live with the consequences for the things you choose to do whether you like it or not. Try telling the authorities that others were doing it and they felt it was OK so you are not responsible for the problems it caused while you were doing it and see if they agree. Just because others are doing it doesn't make it right. Do the right thing no matter what others may do and you will enjoy the reward not pay the consequences for doing what you know is wrong.

Halfway there

2011-11-16T06:30:00.000-08:00

Doing things right the first time will lead you to the best outcome. Trying to take shortcuts will only lead you to an outcome that is just short of where you need to be. Doing only half of what is necessary will only lead you halfway there. Doing things wrong to save time could even make your outcome impossible to reach. If it is important to you then it is important enough to do right. If you are not willing to give it all you got then you will only get what you get not what you need.

Don't let it stink up your future too

2011-11-14T05:49:00.000-08:00

If you give up on your dream of a brighter future then you will have no one else to blame but yourself. As you flush away all the dark painful memories from your past one by one you will be able to see clearly what steps you will have to take to lighten your heavy load of stress, doubt, fear, and anger from your past. Every step we take and every move we make will determine where we go in life it is not determined by the crap in our life that has happened in our past. Flush all the crap in your life before it stinks up your future too!

Stressed out over nothing

2011-11-11T04:45:00.000-08:00

Did you know that if you think something is happening even if it is not, but you believe it is happening then your mind, body, and soul will live it? The damage is done physically, mentally, and personally even though it never even happened. There is enough real crap that happens that takes a negative toll on your overall well being without making it worse on yourself by living through those things that are not even happening. Don't be stressed out over things that are not even happening.

Don't make things tougher

2011-11-09T05:53:00.000-08:00

If all else fails don't fail yourself. We are living in tough times don't make things tougher on yourself. If you don't find a way out of the mess you are in then you will stay in the mess you are in. It is up to you to make a change if anything is going to change. Opportunities may come your way but you will have to grab them before they go away. You must first make a plan on getting out of the rut you are in. If you make a plan, stick to the plan and plan on all the hard work it will take to get there.

Pros and cons

2011-11-07T03:52:00.000-08:00

Sometimes when you get what you always wanted you find out just how hard it will be to keep it. Nothing is that easy nor is it totally free. You may want the money and prestige that go along with being a doctor or a lawyer but the many years of hard work in college and the 100 hour a week schedule doesn't work for everyone. If you reach your dream be ready to accept the cons along with all the pros that come with it.

Nothing is perfect

2011-11-04T05:51:00.000-07:00

Quit expecting everything to be perfect. You can't give up and get angry every time and walk away. Even the best jobs still requires you to go to work. Even your Family and friends can't always be there. Many things happen in life that are just not fair but that's life.You have to take the good with the bad because nothing is perfect. If you look at the hard lessons you have learned in life as growing pains they will help you grow. If you use them for an excuse to keep walking away then you won't learn a thing.

What seeds will you plant today?

2011-11-02T12:28:00.000-07:00

Why can't people just think about what they are about to say or do before they start spewing their hate onto others. If all we pass along is anger then anger is all that will grow. Plant a see of kindness as you go through your day and Humanity will grow to replace the insanity we see in society. Show others compassion and they won't feel so alone. You reap what you sow. What kind of seeds will you plant today?

Shape your reality

2011-10-31T04:10:00.000-07:00

The only thing that you get decide is what you create in your home, your space, your four walls, your mind, body, and soul. "Your point of view" is your reality so look with your eyes wide open and think long and hard about what you see before you form an opinion that will be your "point of view" that will ultimately lead you to shape your reality based on what you choose to see. Take the time to think about it before you are forced to live with the outcome that you made without opening your eyes to see which direction you should go.

Make your "to do" list shorter

2011-10-28T04:08:00.000-07:00

There is not enough time in the day to get everything done that needs to get done. Don't overwhelm yourself and use your energy filling your mind with everything that needs to be done. Focus on what is most important and get those things done first. With that out of the way you will have a shorter "to do" list that will be only the things that need to be done but don't have to be done. You would get a lot more done off your short list if you ease your mind by getting the most important things done and out of the way first.

Without seeing what's inside

2011-10-26T05:57:00.000-07:00

If you run around reacting negatively to things that don't go your way it will only make things worse. Everything happens for a reason but no matter what good was to come your reaction will determine whether you will see the positive outcome that was suppose to be. You can be your worst enemy when you react negatively. You can see new doors open if you look for it positively or you can close one door after another as you react with anger without ever getting to see the opportunity that was waiting for you inside.

Stop long enough to see

2011-10-24T04:14:00.000-07:00

You never know when the answer you need may come nor who it may come from. By taking the time to just talk with others through simple conversations they just might lead you in a direction that will lead you to the answer you were looking for. People seem to be in too big of a hurry or too distracted to make friendly small talk with others which could lead them to the answer they need. They wouldn't be in a hurry running around looking for the answer if they would stop long enough to see the path they will have to take to find what they are looking for.

Just Plunge It........then Flush

2011-10-21T06:03:00.000-07:00

There are far too many things that we let clog up our mind when we need to "Just Plunge It.....then Flush." We could eliminate so much of our stress by simply deciding to get rid of the crap in our life. We carry around things that do not matter what-so-ever at this point in our life's yet we let them weigh us down and clog us up. Let go of the painful experiences from your past and "Just Flush It" out of your mind. If it tries to stick around......"Just Plunge It.....then Flush."

Get your act together

2011-10-19T06:15:00.000-07:00

Getting your act together starts with "getting real" with yourself and the truth will hurt but it will be necessary. Since you alone will have to deal with the consequences for everything you say or do make sure you set standards and live by them no matter what anyone else around you is doing. If you know it's NOT going to help you become a better you then you better NOT do it. If you know it will lead you no where then turn away from it.

Flush away a bad day

2011-10-17T05:05:00.000-07:00

Have you ever met someone who seemed to always be having a bad day? Try making them laugh to help them flush away a bad day. Sometimes the answer to their problem they can handle they just need someone to acknowledge that they are dealing with the problem. If you take the time to listen it will help them have a good day, they just need to tell someone so they can "Just Flush It" out of their mind.

Somethings come with age

2011-10-14T04:48:00.000-07:00

There are somethings that just come with age no matter how hard you try not to be.....well old. It just happens along with all the hard knocks that make you wise comes all the aches and pains from the many years of lessons you have lived through. If you remember something that you did once that was fun plan to do it again while you can. Getting older has it's perks and if you enjoy yourself even the "not so pleasant moments" are fond memories that make you smile.

It could be worse

2011-10-12T03:54:00.000-07:00

We all have met someone who's circumstances in life are tragic yet they seem so happy and optimistic. It makes us wander how they do it yet there are others who's lives are no where near as tough yet they get angry at the simplest things and become immobilized. There are many things that we should be thankful for and be happy about. You will never get everything you want but you should definitely be happy with what you got because "it could be worse." Just waking up in the morning is a reason to smile.

Do things differently

2011-10-10T04:17:00.000-07:00

It does not matter how many chances you are given you will have no chance at all unless you take a chance at something. Many things are possible but if you never try, it will be impossible for you. If you want a life worth living it will take hard work. The choice is yours to make so stop blaming others for your choice to do nothing at all. If you want a different outcome in your life you are just going to have to do things differently.

What are you looking for?

2011-10-07T05:58:00.000-07:00

WHEN YOU look for a person or a reason to blame you can definitely find one.
WHEN YOU look for the faults of others you can definitely find many.
WHEN YOU look for trouble you can definitely find it.
WHEN YOU decide not to try then you can definitely say you will not succeed.
IF YOU look for a bright side you can usually find one.
IF YOU look for a solution you can usually find one.
IF YOU look for a reason to smile you can usually find a reason.
What are you looking for?

No matter what

2011-10-05T03:58:00.000-07:00

The seasons are going to change from one to another just like they always have no matter what you say or do. As we age our bodies go through the changes no matter what you say or do. Accept the things you can not change and save your energy complaining about them because they are going to happen no matter what you say or do. No matter where, when, or how you slice it you can only do what you can do and "Just Flush It" out of your mind if it just can't be done.

Make a path

2011-10-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

You can not reach your goal unless you set one. Keep it simple. Don't make a goal that is unreachable nor set a time frame that is unrealistic. As you make a plan to reach your goal don't forget about all the hard work it will take to get there. You can reach it if you stay focused on it no matter what obstacles come your way. The set backs as you climb are just the path you will have to take to get there.

Change their "point of view"

2011-09-30T07:06:00.000-07:00

You can't change anyone they have to make the change. You can't save anyone they must save themselves. You can't make them do the "right thing" they must choose to do the "right thing." You can only help them see a different "point of view" so they can see a reason and a way to do things differently. They won't just do what you say but if they can see what your saying they just might change their "point of view" and see what they need to do to "get 'er done."

Enjoy what you do have

2011-09-28T04:36:00.000-07:00

If you can't enjoy the things that you have now then you won't be able to enjoy the things you will have in the future. Enjoying what you got while you got it is the key to enjoying life while you are living. Don't wait till time runs out just make the time to enjoy what you have. Would of, could of, should of won't hold you down if you just enjoy what you Should when you Could you Would enjoy your life while you are living.

If you help others

2011-09-26T05:26:00.000-07:00

If there comes a time where you need help with basic living tasks will anyone help you? You can not say with certainty that you will never need help because in the blink of an eye everything can change. Would you be able to reach out to those you have helped? You could if you help others. When you give your word keep it. Help those you can along the way to stand on their own and they will be standing tall, therefore they will be stable enough to help you stand with a helping hand if you ever need it.

Two face dilema

2011-09-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

I have often wandered what two faced people do to keep their head on straight as they change so rapidly. How do they keep from getting whiplash? Which face will they reveal when standing face to face with a crowd that consist of both kinds of people that they put on a different face for? Do they have more than two faces that they change into. No matter how many faces they have they must face the fact that their mind, body, and soul will pay the consequences for their actions no matter which face they were wearing when they did it.

Get over it already

2011-09-21T03:50:00.000-07:00

I can't remember what I got for my Birthday two years ago or where we went to dinner, heck most of last Christmas is a blurr. I would like to know how others can remember so much from their past so vividly that it impacts their every move and their very happiness daily and they are sure their future will always be affected by it. Come on get over it already. You could "Just Flush It" out of your mind if you wanted to and just learn what you need to from it to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Let go of your anger

2011-09-19T05:35:00.000-07:00

You miss out on a lot when you are always to angry to hear or see. Time flies by whether you are enjoying it or not. Before you know it the bridges you burned in a fit of anger you will one day need to get across but you will find that bridge can't be rebuilt after those on the other side are forced to burn it at their end. Let go of your anger and stop the insanity in your life so you can enjoy life while you are living.

Reserved for the Holidays

2011-09-16T04:12:00.000-07:00

Why is thankfulness, kindness,and love for all only reserved for the holidays? Wouldn't it be nice if you knew someone who was always grouchy and you could wrap a present or bake a turkey with all the fixings to make them glow with that Holiday feeling? If only it was that easy. Your mood however can make a difference. Be kind to everyone you meet just like you would on a Holiday to spread good cheer on all the other days of the year.

Fresh on your mind

2011-09-14T05:40:00.000-07:00

You won't get over it if you constantly think about it, that will only keep it fresh on your mind. If you doubt yourself then others will doubt you too. There will always be things that will stress you out. you just got to....
Just Flush It.....flush it as it comes
Just Flush It.....flush away your doubts
Just Flush It.....It's the only way
You got to "Just Flush It" out.
You could "get over it" if you would "Just Flush It" out of your mind.

Don't waste your time

2011-09-12T03:44:00.000-07:00

There are some things you must do no matter how much you don't want to do them. If you would just accept that and "get 'er done" then it will quickly get done. If you complain about it and let it waste your time then it will take much longer and be more stressful yet you still have to do it. Don't waste your time or energy just do what you got to do and you will be happy when it's done and you will have the time and energy to do something else.

Pay the consequences

2011-09-09T05:45:00.000-07:00

Quiet time is needed to sort through all the thoughts in your head. If you react to quickly you will quickly see that had you took the time to gather the facts you would not have reacted that way but since you did you will have to pay the consequences for those actions. It takes far to much energy to fix your mistake then it would have taken you to take a quiet moment and think about the results your reaction would bring and choose a different action to take to get the results you want. Consequences for your actions can be a reward instead of a punishment.

You live with the consequences

2011-09-07T03:38:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is just another day but what it will bring will be determined by what you do today. What you do today will be determined by what you find important to do today. Just remember although it is important to enjoy the moment your in, it is just as important to make sure what you are doing today is not destroying your chances at happiness tomorrow. The choices you make today you will have to live with the consequences tomorrow.

Go with the flow while it's going

2011-09-05T05:41:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had a day where you finally had a happy "peace of mind" that was full of positive energy and you were just flowing along? You can accomplish things that you had doubted was possible so you just didn't try to do before. Everything just keeps falling in place then WHAM! You encounter someone along the way that just zaps the life out of you. By the time they are done complaining about the circumstances they have put their selves in you loose your grip on that flow of energy you were enjoying. We all know when it's gone it's gone that's why we get as much as we can done while we can. Don't let other people suck the very life out of you.

In the pit of your stomach

2011-09-02T06:40:00.000-07:00

It is never a good sign when you feel it in the pit of your stomach. Deep down inside we all know that 95% of the time our first instinct is right. It is amazing how many people ignore these built in attempts to save us from bad choices. People are so hung up on "not being told what to do" that they don't even listen to their own self. They are so against boundaries that they don't set boundaries for their selves to keep their life on track. You must always remember that what you feel in the pit of your stomach is not always gas.

Followed by action

2011-08-31T04:09:00.000-07:00

You could have the greatest plan in the World but if all you do is make plans nothing will ever get done. A plan has to not only be well thought out but unless it is followed by action it will benefit no one. A well thought out plan includes the action it will take to execute the plan. If you want your plan to work you will have to do whatever action is necessary to get the job done. Just get 'er done.

A simple task

2011-08-29T04:12:00.000-07:00

The task may be simple but it won't get done if you just simply don't know how to do it. When you ask others for help they sometimes look at you like you are from outer space. No matter how simple it is you will have to ask "how to" questions if you want to know the answer. A simple task could be the key to solving complex problems if you simply get them done. One thing leads to another but there are times when you have to build a bridge to get where you want to go.

Slow down

2011-08-26T04:37:00.000-07:00

You won't enjoy the gentle breeze from the the trees if you are always running from one place to another. You'll miss the beauty when a flowers petals are opened before they wither away if you don't look at them when they are blooming. You can't enjoy their childhood when they are grown. You would be surprised how many things you could enjoy if you just would slow down long enough to enjoy them.

Playing in the rain

2011-08-24T08:07:00.000-07:00

Lost at a store parking lot in the middle of a drenching sideways rainstorm with your arms full of purchases that you made. As you search the parking lot for your car you find yourself enjoying playing in the rain. If you are already soaked getting mad will only make you feel uncomfortable. If you get over it you will enjoy stomping in the puddles and feel the raindrops wash away your stress like a fountain of youth. The kid in you can't come out if your angry all the time. Enjoying yourself if you get caught in the rain will keep you from going insane.

If you could

2011-08-22T05:59:00.000-07:00

If you see a chance to make a positive difference, would you? If you could ease someones mind, would you? If you could bring a smile to someone to brighten their day, would you? If you knew what was causing someones pain and you could stop it, would you? If you knew how to fix the mess their in, would you? If you could you should and you would want help if you needed a hand, wouldn't you?

It's common today

2011-08-19T06:29:00.000-07:00

If you see something happening that you know is wrong and you do nothing at least realize that choosing to do nothing is still a choice and will make the wrong doings acceptable. If it commonly happens and it commonly gets ignored it becomes a common acceptable occurrence. It used to be common decency, common courtesy, and common sense was common to see now we commonly ignore every act of inhumanity that has led to insanity in our society.

Failure you anticipate

2011-08-17T06:12:00.000-07:00

If you can't imagine yourself succeeding then the failure you anticipate will surely come. If you see that the path you are taking will lead you nowhere yet you don't turn around then nowhere is where you will surely go. Your "point of view is your reality and if you can't see anything positive then the reality is you will fail to go anywhere if you don't know there are other places you could go.

Big things come in small packages

2011-08-15T05:22:00.000-07:00

Make it a point to say something kind or smile at one person each day. If you don't get out everyday just look in the mirror and smile because you are alive. Don't miss out on life's little joys while you wait for something big to happen to make you happy. Big things don't come often if they come at all. Big things do however come in small packages. Enjoy life's little joys each day and pass on a smile as you go through your day.

Losing the stress is a victory

2011-08-12T05:27:00.000-07:00

Many people are suffering mentally and physically trying to hang on to a mortgage that they can't afford to pay now. In many cases they owe more than the homes current value. Don't make yourself sick just accept the loss and live stress free in a home you can afford comfortably. It's not a bad thing to lose the stress but a victory to celebrate.

One moldy strawberry

2011-08-10T06:54:00.000-07:00

As I sat in the waiting room of the dentist I was trying to understand how what started as a mild discomfort in one tooth now three days later has caused major pain and became unbearable in every tooth on my lower jaw and swelling in my neck and cheek. How can one bad tooth take over my quality of life? The same is true if you leave one bad past person or problem in your life they will cause havoc in all areas of your life. If you leave a moldy strawberry in a container of good ones if it is not removed immediately the mold will spread quickly ruining them all.

A storm can bring relief

2011-08-08T06:18:00.000-07:00

As the thunder roared and shook the house and the lightning struck you could feel the house rumble. Errands would just have to wait the rain was coming down so hard visibility for driving is too dangerous. As I waited out the storm I sat in awe of the power in the thunder to shake the earth. In minutes it passed and the soothing relief from the heatwave replaced the annoying delay it caused. The storms in your life although scary shall too pass and can bring relief.

The answer isn't always clear

2011-08-05T05:48:00.000-07:00

Foe five days in a row the forecast was cloudy with 30% chance of rain. My grandson would ask me everyday will it rain today? He waited for the rain and on the fifth day he said when will it be our turn to be the 30% who get rain? I had no real answer for him no more than I do for those who are waiting for a chance to get ahead financially in this bad economy. When your chance for rain will come isn't always clear.

Wating for what you need

2011-08-03T05:14:00.000-07:00

If we meet in the middle then we will both be half way there. Waiting until you get exactly what you want could leave you waiting for what you need. Compromise that will get you at least what you need will be a step in the right direction that will put you closer to what you want as long as it doesn't compromise your integrity. You may not be able to run but you can walk to where you need to be one step at a time.

Stay out of the crater

2011-08-01T05:51:00.000-07:00

You may be doing something that is causing unpleasant outcomes but once your eyes are wide open to see the negative affect you clearly know it is a problem and you can not continue that behavior without knowing that it is wrong. You must learn from your mistakes if you want a better outcome. You can't shut your eyes once they are open because the crater that you discovered is still there to fall into. You should keep your eyes wide open so you can safely go around it.

Find your "Peace Of Mind"

2011-07-29T06:55:00.000-07:00

How can everything you thought needed to happen in order to find "peace of mind" inside yourself has happened yet the inner turmoil remains. Perhaps all along the dream wasn't needed. You just needed to look deep inside your inner self and FLUSH out the turmoil and you would nave found the inner peace that was buried there beneath the painful past. If you would take all the hard painful experiences from your past and "JUST FLUSH IT" out of your mind your "PEACE OF MIND" will be easy to find.

Treading on thin ice

2011-07-27T05:30:00.000-07:00

There are times when your attention is needed for so many different areas in your life that you try to spread yourself too thin. The old expression you are treading on thin ice isn't talking about the pond that had frozen over. If you want to stay on solid ground on your journey through life's struggles don't spread yourself too thin. Doing what is most important right even if that's only one or two things is better than starting 10 things that are not finished when you are done.

Bake an apple pie

2011-07-25T05:59:00.000-07:00

If you were hungry and someone gave you more apples than you could eat would you figure out how to use them while they are fresh or let them go rotten? You may not have much in this economy but are you using what you got wisely? When times are tough you will need to get creative and smart in order to get through them. Learn how to make apple pie and apple jelly out of the apples you got while they are still good.

Don't reward bad behavior

2011-07-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

There is a difference between someone who is needy and one who is lazy and greedy. At a time when so many in America are hurting it is important that when you choose to give from your heart that you check with your mind to be sure what your giving is really needed. When you give to the truly needy ones you will truly make a difference. If you give to the lazy and greedy then they simply get rewarded for being lazy and greedy. Make sure your gift is a helping hand not a reward for bad behavior.

Stay focused and don't get distracted

2011-07-20T04:55:00.000-07:00

It seems as if before I can accomplish the one task I set out to do I must first have completed a different task that I didn't even know I needed to do. Keeping focused on the outcome I'm looking for as my to do list seems to grow is what it takes to stay on track no matter how hard or long the journey may seem. I know I must focus on what's important and not be distracted by all the important steps that are necessary to reach the outcome that I want. One step at a time will get you where you want to be.

Your desire can inspire

2011-07-18T05:49:00.000-07:00

Let's bring out the human in all of us. Buried deep inside from the young to the old is the desire to be treated with dignity and compassion. It has not been taught, shown, and for some felt for the past five generations. Start by not spreading your anger on to others. If we want others to be kind to us we must be kind to others ourselves and pass it on. Bringing out from within you the desire followed by action to show (therefore teach) compassion for another, you will inspire others to bring out the human emotion to a situation and react on it. Before you know it society will be humanized again.

Don't Ignor It

2011-07-15T06:12:00.000-07:00

If you can see that wrong doings are being ignored and you choose to ignore it then you can clearly see that first you need to change if you want to change the wrong doings in society. We could clean up our streets and make neighborhoods safe again by stepping in when you can to stop the wrong doings therefore replacing them with the right reaction to get humanity moving in the right direction. Don't Ignore it.

Nothing from something is nothing

2011-07-13T05:45:00.000-07:00

Too many people say nothing can be done, it is too late without giving even the smallest bit of effort to at least try. This is true for many great ideas that get snuffed out before they even get lit. Every idea that has become a necessity in peoples life started out with one persons idea that they believed in despite others telling them it is impossible. They went ahead trying it anyways and made their dream, their vision a reality. The reality is nothing can get done if nothing is done to get it done. Just get'er done.

Stop the cycle

2011-07-11T07:20:00.000-07:00

Even though we all can agree that society has become full of angry people who keep spreading their anger everywhere they go, we can't seem to stop the cycle. It's hard to get them to smile and pass on happiness that could spread just as fast. If you won't let go of the hurt and anger then your hurt and anger will never go away. If you want to be happy you will have to flush away your hurt and anger.

Take your time

2011-07-08T04:05:00.000-07:00

If you want to know the time you have to look at a clock. If you know it is time for a change then does it really matter what time it is or simply that the time has come. Timing is everything but you can run out of time. If you want to be on time you must know what time to be there. You will know in time if what you did was right but it's only possible if you take the time to do it right.

Kids are a blessing

2011-07-06T06:30:00.000-07:00

Kids are a blessing that should be treasured but... they are treated as a burden and tossed to the side like an unwanted shoe that has grown out of style. Kids should come first in any parents eye but....games such as farmville and partying come first as a child cries. There are those that cry as their soap opera stars have a make believe problem but get angry at a child for crying even if it is for a bottle that they need to survive. Kids are a blessing that should be treasured.

Enjoy the moment

2011-07-04T06:31:00.000-07:00

Enjoy the breeze while it's blowing. Soak up the warmth of the sun while it's shining. Cherish the moments you have with family and friends while you can. Admire the flowers while they are blooming. Don't let the little joys in life pass you by, enjoy them while your living. Find beauty where you are at this moment as the moments fly by quickly and in a moment they could be gone.

Make a difference

2011-07-01T04:50:00.000-07:00

You may have a lot of potential but if you don't use it then it could be potentially lost. You may have a lot to offer others but if you don't offer it to others then it won't benefit anyone. You may have a lot of love in your heart but can anyone see it or feel it? The difference that you could make to others has endless of possibilities but it is only possible if you do something that can make a difference.

Welcome the rain

2011-06-29T06:09:00.000-07:00

You don't have to see eye to eye with someone to know that they would be there if you needed them. We all have our own opinions and do things a little differently. It is not our differences but what we have in common that bonds us. Blood is definitely thicker than water but don't forget how important water is to stay alive. Plants need sun, water, and air to thrive and so do humans. If you want to grow where you are planted you will need to soak up some rain to keep healthy while you catch the rays of the sun and enjoy the breeze.

Barter for what you need

2011-06-27T04:34:00.000-07:00

To get by a little easier in this tough economy get creative and use the barter system to get what you need. For example perhaps you know someone who is a mechanic and he could do a minor adjustment on your car and you could watch his kids so he and his wife could have a break one evening for dinner and a movie. You could fix a broken fence for someone in exchange for an old wheel barrel they have no need for anymore. Trade services with more than one person and you could all end up with something you need.

Simply show, give, teach compassion

2011-06-24T06:24:00.000-07:00

Talk is cheap because it does no good. Talking about problems will keep it fresh on your mind but the havoc it will reek on your life is outrageous. If you see, feel, or hear a problem that you can help fix then learn to jump in and do what you can do to help. This will give you something positive to talk about and will make a positive difference to whomever you helped. There will always be problems in life but there are usually simple solutions to fix what is most important. Start simple, simply show, give, teach compassion.

Good days Bad days

2011-06-22T04:49:00.000-07:00

Everything happens for a reason. Some of the most valuable lessons in life are the most painful. Life is tough and there will be good days and bad days. There are times when you got to "flush away a bad day" if you want to have a good day. Unless you want to keep reliving a bad situation you must learn what you need to from it then "Just Flush It" away if you want to have a good day. You wouldn't stay in high school after you learned what you needed to graduate, you learn and move on.

You reap what you sow

2011-06-17T06:09:00.000-07:00

You can't get bruised, battered and shattered from the inside out and thrown out into a cruel word and expect to land on your feet knowing what compassion is about. If you let go of the anger and hurt and treat others how you wish you would have been treated you will feel the warmth that compassion can bring. You don't have to wait for it you can plant it in others and enjoy the harvest that your kindness will sow. You reap what you sow in life not only in your garden.

Closer to where you need to be

2011-06-15T04:02:00.000-07:00

You got to start somewhere if you are going to get anything done. If you find yourself overwhelmed with things that there is nothing you can do about then "Just Flush It" off your list of things that need to be done and you will have a start. Now if you can take care of all the ten minutes or less items off your list by taking the time to get them done your list will seem more manageable as you scratch them off one by one. You might not be able to do everything but whether you get 10%, 50%, or 95% done you will be that much closer to where you need to be.

They failed to help themselves

2011-06-13T05:55:00.000-07:00

There are times when you do all you can to help someone but they still fail because they fail to help themselves. There are just some people who choose to be where they are and no matter what anyone does that is where they will stay. If you want to make a difference by helping someone make sure they want things to be different. If they think that they are owed something there is little doubt that they can't be helped. Those that ask for nothing will gain the most from your help.

Soak in the quiet

2011-06-10T05:46:00.000-07:00

Sit back relax and soak in the quiet peaceful moments in life to rest up in between all the not so peaceful moments. If you don't give your mind a fresh break of oxygen when you can you will not have the strength to cope during the stressful times. Life is full of ups and downs which can take its toll on our mind leading to physical damage. Your lungs breathe in the oxygen but unless it reaches the brain it won't know where, when, nor how much to go where it is needed to be healthy.