Believe in Your Talents

April 30th, 2012

Every once in a while, you get tested and you wonder why the thing happened in the first place. I had such a day and after planning and pursuing a definite goal, was forced to face the outcome….not the one I had envisioned.

I had misplaced an item that I was in turn asked for and when I could not provide it I realized the entire exercise was a lost cause. The whole thing hung on the missing item, a receipt of proof that I could not lay my hands on and so I had to admit defeat or try all over again.

Doing it over meant more monetary outlay, another long delay and no guarantee even if it all went according to the rules. So I had to ask myself if it was all worth it, a repeat performance of time and effort and for what?

Then it hit me that this was the way of the universe when something shakes you enough to make you stand and pause. The idea is to make you rethink what has happened and in so doing, guide you to another path that will ultimately yield the better destiny.

My path in life is following my ability to write, to observe the world we live in and formulate words that help to explain it to others and myself. Sometimes I get hung up on one of the end results and so fail to enjoy the process which is when I get sidetracked. That is when the universe gives me a nudge, a wakeup call to get back on track.

I know this because in the wake of the issue I explained above, a solution came into my mind that would utilize my talent. There was a direct place to go and an idea to pursue. I have learned when this happens, just follow it and I can hardly wait to see what happens.

The message is clear to me. Keep on your life path, follow your talents and don’t let circumstances make you waiver and deter your resolve. One of the main purposes for our very existence on earth is to pursue those gifts. Follow your destiny and your heart. I’m rooting for you!!

 

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Asparagus Cure for Cancer

March 27th, 2012

I find it fascinating how many times I hear about wonderful food cures for what ails us. One that is now a concept that has come to fruition is Asparagus.

A friend of mine had Cancer issues and went about systematically trying to eat better and to dig into healthy eating habits and supplements. He too heard about Asparagus and is now growing it in his garden to ensure enough of it. He swears he is now healthy again.

Richard R. Vensal, D.D.S. is a man who proved this theory several years ago and began collecting case histories. In 1739, experiments to dissolve kidney stones involved Asparagus and in 1854, a Pennsylvania University Professor

referred to this method to remove kidney stones.

I understand the method is to cook and puree the Asparagus and then keep it in the fridge to use twice a day, morning and night with 4 tablespoons each time.

We all know the vegetable is good for us in general but what makes it so effective is that it contains Histones or proteins that specialize in regulating the growth of cells. It also contains Glutathione, highly recommended by Dr. Oz for its antioxidant content. It also fights carcinogens so how can you lose?

As always, I am happy to bring news of anything to help us make a healthier journey through life.

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Tax Scam Alert

March 20th, 2012

These 5 tips below will help with possible tax scams:

On my legal page at http://www.creaturecomfortsservices.com you will find information about Prepaid Legal who have now become LegalShield. They want to share these valuable tidbits to avoid legal hassles regarding your taxes.

  1. Beware of Email – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) do not initiate contact via email. If you receive an unsolicited email from either organization, it is a scam.
  2. There is No Free Money – Many of those who fall victim to tax scammers succumb to the promise of “free money from the government.” Many scammers post signs in churches and community centers offering quick relief from financial hardship. Do not fall victim to these offers; there is no free money to be had from the CRA or IRS.
  3. Keep Your Identity Secure – The information contained in your tax forms is a goldmine for scammers and identity thieves. With the detailed information contained in those forms they could file a false tax return in your name or open new lines of credit. Keep your tax documents in a secure location. If you store your documents online make sure they are password protected and encrypted.
  4. Check Behind Your Preparer ­– Many individuals hire professionals to help them file their taxes. Most tax professionals do a great job and provide honest service, but there are some who prey on unsuspecting taxpayers. Fraudulent preparers will attempt to inflate a taxpayer’s return and take a cut for themselves. When the IRS discovers the fraud it is the taxpayer who is left holding the bag. Beware of any preparer who will not sign the return or include their ID number, charges a percentage or split of the return and promises huge returns. When in doubt get a second opinion.
  5. Check These Resources – The IRS and CRA offer more detailed information of current TAX scams. View the IRS’s Dirty Dozen here or the CRA’s Security Resource Page here.

 

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Our Spiritual Connection

March 12th, 2012

Anybody who admires Dr. Wayne Dyer knows that he is a spiritual being dedicated to educating the public about our spiritual journey. He was on television again last night and I couldn’t help but admire his dedication.

He is among the many who have decided to let people know how they can help themselves to follow the best life path they wish to follow. If this sounds like something you know nothing about, then perhaps you would indulge me for a moment and listen to what I have to say.

Religion is something I was brought up with and I believe it gave comfort and guidance during my growing years. This is not the spiritual connection I am speaking of above. In fact, the word spiritual has been bandied about to mean many things and so I want to make myself clear.

Our spiritual path is different for each of us. As a spirit or soul, we each have a destiny and live our lives based on the life lesson we choose to follow. Our connection with our higher spirit allows us to make this trip as a more enlightened being. Those who do not follow the principles set out tend to lead lives troubled and full of pain. This is done by choice.

We all have choice, free will if you prefer. Those like Dr. Dyer who have discovered the enlightened path spend their lives trying to help others to see this alternate path. Some refer to our higher connection as the Source. Others call it God. It is not a man-made image as dictated in religion but an energy source that circulates in all living things.

When we connect to it, we know peace and the ultimate form of energy, love. The knowledge that as a divine being, I have the power to alter my life brings me ultimate joy. It does so because we can all have it since the access is there of all life.

I pass this knowledge along for you to ponder and hopefully to benefit from since part of being an enlightened soul is to be of service. I wish you love and light and the ultimate experience of joy each and every day.

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How My Pets Communicate with Me

February 19th, 2012

My little dog is approaching 11 1/2 actual years and is the light of my life. His chin hairs have turned silver as has his whisker area around the nose. But he still looks like a young pup to me.

He has that sparkle in the eyes when I ask him if he wants to go for a walk or go chase the “critter” down the hall. His critter is a stuffed toy, his favorite and resembles a ferret. I have lost count of the hours where I threw the critter and he retrieved it. He always knew just how to ask by sitting up and handing me his paw and I never let him down.

I think that is part of trust. A habit that results in something is reliable and it showed him he had some control over the process of play. He also feels that he is my second in command since he takes it upon himself to dispatch a correction to my 18 year old cat when she yowls for attention and starts misbehaving to get it. He does not hurt her but chases her and that is just what she wants.

My cat has gotten to this ripe old age by being smart and of course, she thinks she is in charge. There is an inherent understanding between the cat and my dog that is truly remarkable. Sometimes they play what I call the train game where he is the caboose and she is the engine. With his nose in her behind, they travel from room to room till she tires of the game.

They both know that they can rely on me to play with them and to provide routines so they know what to expect. Take meal time for instance. Both are fed early morning even before I consider my own breakfast and they eat in two different rooms to cut down on any friction. My dog gets cooked liver along with the usual dried kibble and she gets some canned food for seniors, just a little since her innards are sensitive.

They look forward to it. Also, I go to bed at the same time every night. I start turning out lights and the cat moves into the living room where I was sitting to get the warm spot while my dog and I head for the bedroom. He cuddles up to me on the covers and another day is done. I always feel grateful for this since my animals sense my moods and give love so freely.

If you ever have lost a pet, you know how hard that is and what a hold they leave in your life. A few years back, my dog got a horrible and mysterious infection internally that almost killed him. I was without him for three days and it made me see how close we truly are. I guess the only message from this is to appreciate your pets while you have them. They teach us so much about living in the moment and loving life. I hope you too feel as blessed about your pets as I do about mine.

 

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Life Lessons

January 28th, 2012

I have never found anything in life to be terribly dull although there were times in my school years that I put this feeling to task. Some people are just better than others at making information interesting. I will always remember those special teachers who knew about attention spans in youth and who went out of their way to make the lesson fun and educational.

In my day, learning the lesson was considered more important than anything else and even the teachers got caught up in that directive. Somehow, those who forgot what it is like to be curious and spontaneous, got lost in the power of controlling a mass hostage audience.

Later years when my time and interests could be directed at my own discretion, I found subjects of all kinds that interested me. It was a definite attitude shift and a few years of maturity did not hurt either. But more than that, I saw potential of information. There is more than one thing that can be done with it and there is always a solution. I just had to find it.

Now that made looking for facts interesting. Now I was on a quest to do something with the learned details that would benefit me in a particular way. My own interests became enhanced and the scope increased dramatically. Life became fascinating and full of promise.

Dull, no not in the least. In hindsight, I suspect those same teachers who had difficulty making a subject interesting, also had a life that reflected this fact. What you see, how you see it is who you are. Change that and everything else changes too. Now that is just marvelous.

Be open to possibilities and always alert to the solutions being offered every minute of the day. Don’t let the word dull enter your vocabulary. Make your life a credit to who you are inside. Make you yourself a subject of wonder and joy!

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God Bless Us Everyone

December 24th, 2011

I just finished watching a movie called, “Meet John Doe”.  Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper do a great job of acting in this 1941 classic tale of the little guy versus giant corporations and politicians.

The point in this lovely movie is that we all need someone to believe in and that we are all just as important as the next guy. John Doe represents all of us in our struggles to survive and be heard. On the flip side, those that control the purse strings and all the trappings we know so well, seem to be lording over us, telling us what to do, where to live, even what to eat and they have yet to truly hear us.

We are told we have to work hard to get what we want, we have to sink into the 9-5 mentality and settle for jobs that do not satisfy. Who says? We all can have the life we aspire to simply by believing in it. We now know that and more of us being spiritual do not feed into the mentality of 1941.

There is a residue that hangs on those of us who are baby boomers and who remember the late 1940′s. But it is a fact that we all want to matter. To that end, I found myself very intrigued with the film that offered hope to those struggling just to survive. So to them whoever they may be, I want you to know I care and you all matter to me. We are all special and have something to offer humanity.

This time of year we act like people who are more caring and loving. It seems to go with the season. Linger a while this year and remember those in your heart who might have slipped through the cracks of every day life. Make somebody smile all year long. As Tiny Tim observed, “God bless us everyone”!

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We are sabatoging our relationships!

December 9th, 2011

In this crazy world where people try so hard to befriend each other, we actually have less connection than ever. The very technology we depend on to do that is not helping either. Cell phones offer instant contact but it also invades what would have been a crucial space of “me time”.

We need to be able to remove ourselves from others in order to truly appreciate them. Otherwise, what we share with our friends and contacts is really material that is not beneficial for deepening the attachment. Who cares if many people have called you that day. It doesn’t mean you are popular. It means you are caught up in the fascination we have in filling time because of ever present boredom.

In my day (yes, I am aging myself), it was encouraged to follow creative pursuits, interests, hobbies, etc. The idea you are learning something new, a little self-education is a good thing for many reasons. It builds confidence, it relaxes you and brings out the abilities that might otherwise never see the light of day.

Actually reading a book and following it through over a period from beginning to the end is also very satisfying. It feeds our imaginations. No not an e-book where you only have a few pages to absorb and then go on to something else. A real book. Savour the beautiful cover, enjoy the true craft of writing and let it take you away into romance, adventure, intrigue and let it introduce you to people you might never meet. Immerse yourself in the fascination of it all.

I am not saying to throw away all the new technology. But remember, new is not necessarily better and you owe it to yourself to take time with whatever interests you. Life cannot be enjoyed at break neck speed. Slow down and smell the flowers. Find out who you are and always keep that all important “me time” so you have so much more to offer to those you care about.

It will make you a better mother or father, it will add depth to love relationships and it will make you appreciate others more. Turn that ringer off, take a break and re-think those constant tweets. Do it for you and do it for them!

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Love is Everything

November 29th, 2011

I could say that this realization has always been with me. But I truly understood what that means when I gave my heart to everything in my life.

Life is too short they say. Well it is so true. If I had it to do over, I would embrace more of my life, even the bad moments. Life is about living it to the fullest, seizing the now and savoring it for the memories that I know will make me smile.

I didn’t know life was supposed to be fun. I thought it was all about working hard, making a name for myself and being a good person. When I realized I wasn’t smiling so much any more, I questioned the meaning of my existence. What about the rest of the people? Were they happy I wonder?

Judging from the faces I saw around me, I figured they too were caught up in the doing and not in the being. Why is that? I think it is because we can’t see our way out of the net we find ourselves in. The trap we walked right into is our own belief system.

So what has my life got to do with love? Everything!! The only thing that makes any sense, that gives me pure joy and that I give back in abundance is love. It is the only universal vibration that creates without taking away from anything else.

It is the top of the heap, what everybody is secretly looking for and finds so hard to get. That is because what you give is what you get back. I finally understand that. It applies to everything living. When I love a plant, it gives back by growing and flourishing. The same thing applies to people. All life responds to this.

So why am I sharing this? I want you to be as happy as I feel when I see a glorious sunset, a blooming flower spreading wide open to the sun, bread rising in the oven, two lovers holding hands and children playing with gay abandon. That pure joy is love. I wish you much love. I hope you too find it in everything.

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Halloween is not for Pets

October 24th, 2011

Halloween is meant to be a fun occasion for families but it is not
so much fun for the family pet. So please indulge me as I mention
a few things to keep our furry friends safe.
Dressing up your pet should not be encouraged even though you
think it is cute or funny. Often there are pieces than can break off
or could be chewed off by your pet. The costume might be confining
or hinder breathing. The look on your pet’s face should speak volumes.
The excitement of the occasion will draw in your pet to see what all
the commotion is about. That is when they get into trouble investi-
gating candy dishes or bowls, decorations and electrical connections.
We all know chocolate is bad for dogs but especially the darker variety
or dark cooking chocolate. But any candy can cause irritations and
stomach upsets since it is not a natural food for your pet.
Black cats suffer especially on Halloween so keep them in, keep all pets
inside and away from windows and doors. Even the pet adoption
centers will not adopt cats out on this of all evenings since there are
too many people who have cruel intentions towards them.
I recommend you do not take your dog with you when going door-to-
door. The dog will likely get traumatized by all the activity and could
get hurt or lost.
Last but not least, fireworks are a dog’s worst nightmare. The noise is
sudden, unexplained in his eyes and makes most dogs dive for cover.
Find a quiet place in the home, not outside, where he can feel safe and
secure. Since he really is your best friend, he deserves to be treated
with all the love and kindness you can muster. Take a minute to think
about all this and do him proud.

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