Thought for a Sunday - 15 January 2012
Hi Everyone. Hope this finds you well on this chilly Sunday. In looking out my window I see a clear sky. It was quite chilly the past few days and the winds were cold. We still have not had any snow or bad weather - not sure that's a good thing as we need some snow for the water it provides in the spring. I'm not saying we need a blizzard, but then again one a winter is not a bad thing.
My week was pretty good. I can't believe I'm off from my day job for four days and I did not make any plans to leave town. That's a miracle in itself, but I knew with my other business I had a lot of year-end paperwork to get completed. I'm happy to say it's 95% completed. How about you? Are you cleaning up from 2011 and getting organized for 2012? I make a valiant effort every year - some years work out better than others.
Last week I forgot to mention that when I was at the mall with my friends, this spontaneous moment happened that I still am blown away by. We were all hugging good bye and this friendly middle aged woman who works for one of the restaurants in the food court walked up to us with a huge smile on her face. She said it was wonderful to see us being so happy and showing it. She said something about needing a hug and my best friend (who never in the almost 30 years that I've known her) reached out and gave this woman a hug. It made the woman's day by the look on her face and I was shocked. I said to my friend what made you do that and she said I don't know - she needed a hug and it just happened. Our other friends said - did you know that woman and we said no. I thought it was a beautiful thing and just being there in that moment made all of our day. I am grateful that it happened. I thought of this story today as I inputting the calendar entries for the week. Have you ever done anything spontaneous like this? I know sometimes I felt like I wanted to, but was afraid of the other person's reaction. What about you?
I heard from a friend this week that I have not spoken to in a while. She let me know she reads the blog and keeps up with what's happening in my life. It was so good to hear from her. Since her office is now closer to my day job, I'm hoping we can catch up in person.
Today I went with my best friend to Charles Town, WV to do a little gambling. It's only about an hour away and it's been a very long time since we've made the trek. It was a gorgeous drive. I lost - but I only play with what I can afford to lose. The casino is always an interesting place to watch people. I walked the casino floor a few times just checking out the people. The crowd started picking up as we were leaving. What I can't stand is that they do not enforce the no smoking rules so there are smokers in the non-smoking section and ashtrays abound for them to use. I also will never understand why they make the non-smokers walk through the smoking section to get to the non-smoking section. I will never lecture any one about smoking as I do feel it's an individual decision. I never deny the fact that I smoked for a very long time, but I also gave it up a long time ago. As the years go by I become more and more sensitive to the smoke - almost like an allergic reaction. I could not wait to get out of there into the fresh air of the parking garage. I still have a headache and came home to immediately change my top so I would not have to smell it. I am going to put something in Trip Advisor as I use this website all of the time for checking on things.
I don't know how many of you have felt adventurous and tried acupuncture, but as many of you know I'm a huge fan. Whether I'm having treatments for carpel tunnel, shoulder stiffness or boosting my immune system, I feel the treatments work to help alleviate the pain or loosen up stiffness. Virginia whom I have used for a while now is slowly building her practice out of her home. She also does some home visits for those that are less mobile. We always talk first about the week just past or what's happening as it's a view of the whole picture not just my wrist hurts. She is in the process of updating her website, but if you are interested, please see the website. You can always let her know I sent you her way - as I get nothing out of it except to help a wonderful person grow her business.
Virginia Bodywork Acupuncture
I was busy yesterday watching football - yes I love football - especially when the Patriots win!! I am a Denver fan, but had to go with the home team. I like Tim Tebow though and when I was Denver last, they seemed to adore him. I don't understand and never will why the press made a huge deal about his taking a knee before and after a game. That's his choice and he's not asking or forcing any one else to do it. I think it's wonderful that he is comfortable enough to acknowledge his spirituality. I do not think it was necessary for the press or the comics to make fun of him. The press could have kept the cameras off of Tim Tebow while he takes a knee if it so offensive to everyone. Any way, that's enough of my soapbox for now.
Well I feel the need for a nap coming on. I guess I'll snooze a little during the Giants/Green Bay game. I hope you have a wonderful week. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
Forgot last week to include Calendar information:
13 January - Make Your Dreams Come True
14 January - National Dress Up Your Pet Day
16 January - Martin Luther King Day
19 January - National Popcorn Day
20 January - National Buttercrunch Day
21 January - National Hugging Day
10 THOUGHTS ON WHOLE LIVING From Whole Living Magazine, January/February 2012
1. NOURISH YOUR MIND AS CAREFULLY AS YOU NOURISH YOUR BODY.
2. BRISK, CRISP, INVIGORATING - REMEMBER ALL THE POSITIVE SIDES OF WINTER.
3. FINDING BALANCE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRES ALL YOUR SENSES.
4. IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO BE CRITICAL, BE SURE THE URGE IS COMING FROM A PLACE OF KINDNESS.
5. WHEN YOU BREAK A SMALL BAD HABIT, YOU TEACH YOURSELF THAT YOU CAN CHANGE ANYTHING.
6. PROSPERITY BEGINS WITH THE ASSUMPTION THAT THERE'S MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE.
7. WILLPOWER IS SOMETIMES A BIOLOGICAL ISSUE, NOT A MORAL ONE. DON'T JUDGE YOURSELF HARSHLY.
8. THE BEST WORK ENVIRONMENTS FOSTER PERSONAL CONNECTIONS AS WELL AS PRODUCTIVITY.
9. SPEAK YOUR MIND. UNMET NEEDS CREATE RESENTMENT WHEN THEY GO UNEXPRESSED.
10. THE NEW YEAR ISN'T A DO-OVER; IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE YOUR NEXT BIG STEP.
Referrals are always welcome!
My week was pretty good. I can't believe I'm off from my day job for four days and I did not make any plans to leave town. That's a miracle in itself, but I knew with my other business I had a lot of year-end paperwork to get completed. I'm happy to say it's 95% completed. How about you? Are you cleaning up from 2011 and getting organized for 2012? I make a valiant effort every year - some years work out better than others.
Last week I forgot to mention that when I was at the mall with my friends, this spontaneous moment happened that I still am blown away by. We were all hugging good bye and this friendly middle aged woman who works for one of the restaurants in the food court walked up to us with a huge smile on her face. She said it was wonderful to see us being so happy and showing it. She said something about needing a hug and my best friend (who never in the almost 30 years that I've known her) reached out and gave this woman a hug. It made the woman's day by the look on her face and I was shocked. I said to my friend what made you do that and she said I don't know - she needed a hug and it just happened. Our other friends said - did you know that woman and we said no. I thought it was a beautiful thing and just being there in that moment made all of our day. I am grateful that it happened. I thought of this story today as I inputting the calendar entries for the week. Have you ever done anything spontaneous like this? I know sometimes I felt like I wanted to, but was afraid of the other person's reaction. What about you?
I heard from a friend this week that I have not spoken to in a while. She let me know she reads the blog and keeps up with what's happening in my life. It was so good to hear from her. Since her office is now closer to my day job, I'm hoping we can catch up in person.
Today I went with my best friend to Charles Town, WV to do a little gambling. It's only about an hour away and it's been a very long time since we've made the trek. It was a gorgeous drive. I lost - but I only play with what I can afford to lose. The casino is always an interesting place to watch people. I walked the casino floor a few times just checking out the people. The crowd started picking up as we were leaving. What I can't stand is that they do not enforce the no smoking rules so there are smokers in the non-smoking section and ashtrays abound for them to use. I also will never understand why they make the non-smokers walk through the smoking section to get to the non-smoking section. I will never lecture any one about smoking as I do feel it's an individual decision. I never deny the fact that I smoked for a very long time, but I also gave it up a long time ago. As the years go by I become more and more sensitive to the smoke - almost like an allergic reaction. I could not wait to get out of there into the fresh air of the parking garage. I still have a headache and came home to immediately change my top so I would not have to smell it. I am going to put something in Trip Advisor as I use this website all of the time for checking on things.
I don't know how many of you have felt adventurous and tried acupuncture, but as many of you know I'm a huge fan. Whether I'm having treatments for carpel tunnel, shoulder stiffness or boosting my immune system, I feel the treatments work to help alleviate the pain or loosen up stiffness. Virginia whom I have used for a while now is slowly building her practice out of her home. She also does some home visits for those that are less mobile. We always talk first about the week just past or what's happening as it's a view of the whole picture not just my wrist hurts. She is in the process of updating her website, but if you are interested, please see the website. You can always let her know I sent you her way - as I get nothing out of it except to help a wonderful person grow her business.
Virginia Bodywork Acupuncture
I was busy yesterday watching football - yes I love football - especially when the Patriots win!! I am a Denver fan, but had to go with the home team. I like Tim Tebow though and when I was Denver last, they seemed to adore him. I don't understand and never will why the press made a huge deal about his taking a knee before and after a game. That's his choice and he's not asking or forcing any one else to do it. I think it's wonderful that he is comfortable enough to acknowledge his spirituality. I do not think it was necessary for the press or the comics to make fun of him. The press could have kept the cameras off of Tim Tebow while he takes a knee if it so offensive to everyone. Any way, that's enough of my soapbox for now.
Well I feel the need for a nap coming on. I guess I'll snooze a little during the Giants/Green Bay game. I hope you have a wonderful week. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
Forgot last week to include Calendar information:
13 January - Make Your Dreams Come True
14 January - National Dress Up Your Pet Day
16 January - Martin Luther King Day
19 January - National Popcorn Day
20 January - National Buttercrunch Day
21 January - National Hugging Day
10 THOUGHTS ON WHOLE LIVING From Whole Living Magazine, January/February 2012
1. NOURISH YOUR MIND AS CAREFULLY AS YOU NOURISH YOUR BODY.
2. BRISK, CRISP, INVIGORATING - REMEMBER ALL THE POSITIVE SIDES OF WINTER.
3. FINDING BALANCE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRES ALL YOUR SENSES.
4. IF YOU FEEL THE NEED TO BE CRITICAL, BE SURE THE URGE IS COMING FROM A PLACE OF KINDNESS.
5. WHEN YOU BREAK A SMALL BAD HABIT, YOU TEACH YOURSELF THAT YOU CAN CHANGE ANYTHING.
6. PROSPERITY BEGINS WITH THE ASSUMPTION THAT THERE'S MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE.
7. WILLPOWER IS SOMETIMES A BIOLOGICAL ISSUE, NOT A MORAL ONE. DON'T JUDGE YOURSELF HARSHLY.
8. THE BEST WORK ENVIRONMENTS FOSTER PERSONAL CONNECTIONS AS WELL AS PRODUCTIVITY.
9. SPEAK YOUR MIND. UNMET NEEDS CREATE RESENTMENT WHEN THEY GO UNEXPRESSED.
10. THE NEW YEAR ISN'T A DO-OVER; IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE YOUR NEXT BIG STEP.
Referrals are always welcome!
Posted by Beacon Coaching - Marie Nagle at 1/15/2012 4:08 PM 
Categories: Community, Friends, people, Feelings, work
Categories: Community, Friends, people, Feelings, work
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