01.19.09
Welcome To BLF Consulting
BUSINESS . LIFE . FAMILY
Also See http://BLFConsulting.com
The vision for this site is to be a happy and uplifting site for the tired or battered spirit.
Let us deal with the issues we face today together. We’ve learned some important lessons on this subject since 9/11 that can benefit all of us.
BLF Consulting will post videos from time to time and interview people that relate to the topics at hand. These subjects will be those that people are interested in learning about or discussing.
01.12.10
Please Pray For Him
Court date Jan 26, 2010—-Obama
I ask that you pray for this Judge. I also ask that you storm Heaven, and ask God to allow the truth to come into the light. Get as many people as you can to pray for this to be resolved.
Please Pray For Him
Federal Judge Carter sets Trial Date for Obama’s Eligibility!
The expedited trial has been set for Jan. 26, 2010!
Many concerned veterans and citizens attended the hearing in Federal Court in Santa Ana in the lawsuit against Barack Obama to determine his eligibility to be President and Commander in Chief. About 150 people showed up, almost all in support of the lawsuit to demand that Obama release his birth certificate and other records that he has hidden from the American people..
Judge David Carter refused to hear Obama’s request for dismissal. He indicated there was almost no chance that this case would be dismissed. Obama is arguing this lawsuit was filed in the wrong court if you can believe that. Obama would prefer a “kangaroo court” instead of a Federal court! Assuming Judge Carter denies Obama’s motion for dismissal, he will likely then order expedited discovery which will force Obama to release his birth certificate in a timely manner (if he has one).
The judge, WHO IS A FORMER U.S. MARINE, repeated several times that this is A VERY SERIOUS CASE which must be resolved quickly so that the troops know that their Commander in Chief is eligible to hold that position and issue lawful orders to our military in this time of war. He basically said OBAMA MUST PROVE HIS ELIGIBILITY to the court! He said Americans deserve to know the truth about their President!
The two U.S. Attorneys representing Barack Obama tried everything they could to sway the judge that this case was frivolous, but Carter would have none of it and cut them off several times. Obama’s attorneys left the courtroom after about the 90 minut e hearing looking defeated and nervous.
Great day in America for the U.S. Constitution! The truth about Barack Obama’s eligibility will be known fairly soon – Judge Carter practically guaranteed it!
Video from the press conference after the hearing coming soon. Congratulations to plaintiffs attorney Dr. Orly Taitz! She did a great job and won some huge victories. She was fearless!
This needs to be forwarded to everyone you know….
07.04.09
My Hummingbird Cafe
You will find this new site useful in helping you deal with the issues we face in the world today, especially as women or as a single mom trying to raise a family and to take care of the home.
Although I have never been a single mother, I have had to care for our family while my husband was away when we lived in the mountains for ten years. My husband had to work three hours away from home a lot so I had to do things on my own when he had to stay with family members or do a weekend tour with the military.
I did have two teen sons at home to help me with some things, but still I had to act as head of the home while my husband was away. So yes, I do understand some of the problems single moms have to deal with, and how hard it can be to raise teenagers when there is no man in the home.
Because of my own experiences, as mentioned above, I want to make things a little easier for you, if I can. One way to help is by giving you access to the type of information women need today. You can help too by telling us what you need to know, by providing your advice, by sharing your knowledge, and bysharing how My Hummingbird Cafe helps you.
Even though My Hummingbird Cafe is for women only, men are invited to give us advice for handling teens or for doing some of the fix-it projects around the home.
I hope you will check into this new site and give me your thought on it or tell me how I can improve the site. Thanks, and may things go better for you in the future.
05.28.09
How To Be At Peace
Have you noticed that when we say “peace” and “happiness” in the same breath, the word “peace” usually comes first? I noticed, and I wondered why that is so. How does the word “peace” being used first affect the meaning of a sentence, or does it?
I suppose, it could be the subconscious mind reminding us that without peace existing around us and without it permeating our souls as it should on a consistent basis, nothing else we do first will provide the happiness that we desire. In other words, to experience joy and happiness in the heart we need peace to be in the soul. This is the payoff for making correct choices and wise decisions.
Peace is not achieved by accident; we need to create an environment for peace to exist. How to do that is the focus of my book “The Treasure Box Series, Volume I: Peace, Joy, and Happiness“.
- First, we must become a peaceful person on the inside by being in harmony with the human system (we will discuss that more later).
- Next, we establish healthy habits that help us control our impulses and reactions
- We must do whatever it takes to protect the peace around us by making good choices and decisions that reward us with the peace and happiness we seek.
- Then we live the type of life that fills the empty places in our souls with gems that give us more of what we really want in life. These gems reflect the many facets of peace, joy, and happiness that fill our treasure boxes with a rich sense of fulfillment and a warm feeling of contentment in our souls.
It is possibile that, from this point forward, you can create a life with purpose you and your family will feel good about for years, even benefit from for decades to come. What is more satisfying than that? What will make your life more creditable, meaningful, and more peaceful than it is right now? This question is one you need to answer. Perhaps my blogs can help you do that (see http://mytreasureboxseries.wordpress.com, http://familybasics.wordpress.com, and http://www.rdays.tv).
Learning to respond appropriately to situations is vital for keeping the peace and being happy. I hope you will check out my book as mentioned above because it has suggestions to help you accomplish this goal.
Developing a better understanding of what to do in life’s storm helps you prevent even the slightest wind from becoming a tempest when adversity comes your way. Consequently, you will feel more confident about your ability to weather storms that threaten your peace.
As we see demonstrated in the “Three Little Pigs” story, when the big, bad wolf blows on our house of peace, it will not blow over and will remain standing firm because we know how to appropriately respond to the storm and the wind.
Being at peace requires our full commitment, discipline, and resolve to change how we deal with situations that cause chaos and stress. This means we need to learn new skills to avoid inappropriate responses. We will discuss how to do that in later articles.
I welcome your thoughts on this article. I also welcome anything you would like to add in disagreement or as advice.
04.12.09
An Easter Message
I hope this message is as special to you as it is to me. With the atmosphere around us these days, it helps to know someone has paid the ultimate price for your redemption. Knowing we can rely on Him and His love helps us through the hard times we face in life. But try to remember that we live on a volatile planet. We will have storms rage about us, mudslides, fires, and all sorts of chaos around us.
The Lord gave us a lovely planet to live on, but we have to accept the good with the bad. Tornadoes and fires are a fact of life and it’s not God’s fault if you suffer from them. He is there to comfort you, so take advantage of that gift, but don’t blame Him for your misfortune of living on this earth. See the gift of life (however long that is) as a blessing and enjoy the time you have with your loved-ones and give thanks for each day that you wake up. That is the way I see this life on earth and I hope you feel the same.
I welcome your comments on this subject.
04.11.09
Children and Cell Phone Use
I just watched three videos on children’s use of cell phones. Then I noticed that there were 52 related videos on this subject…too many for me to put on my video pod. I put a link below for you to click on and watch a good report on the subject and then you should see the other related videos. I hope you will take the time to watch several of them because this is becoming another health issue that affects families today. After watching the videos, I would appreciate some feedback on your experieces and how you deal with this problem yourself. In this way, you may be able to help others who are having the same problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb674t48b3A&NR=1
04.02.09
Judy’s Wounded Bird Flying Home
This precious person has lived with me for about ten months. When she first came to live with me, she had a hard time trusting, she was unsure about her future and what to do next, and she was very broken-hearted and sad. I knew she would find the peace and quiet she needed here with me. I had a serene and quiet back yard for recovering.
Life can be very difficult and make us lose hope. This woman survived cancer but still her loved ones treated her poorly. She had to leave that life and show them she was stronger than enduring their abuse and that there is another way to live. It is good that she is able to return home now as a much stronger person, a person who will no longer accept life the way it used to be. She is an example for everyone who suffers from abuse and loss of hope.
Judith Sherman
Editor
Thursday, March 19, 2009 Story written by Giggles on MySpace
I CAN’T FLY
IN GOOD HANDS
imikimi – Customize Your World!
“When you have come to the edge Of all light that you know And are about to drop off into the darkness Of the unknown, Faith is knowing One of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or You will be taught to fly”……
THANK YOU KINDLY FOR STOPPING BY MY PAGE… I HAVE NOT BEEN ON LATELY, BUT YOU ARE MISSED AND YOUR FRIENDSHIP IS IMPORTANT TO ME….
THANK YOU FOR THE COMMENTS DAILY WHEN I RETURN MY HEART IS TOUCHED… I’M PRESENTLY TAKING COURSES TO FURTHER MY NURSING CAREER… AND CONTINUEING ON IN MY GUIDED JOURNEY….
I STOPPED BY TO SAY THANK YOU, AND TO WISH ALL A WONDERFUL BLESSED DAY…’JESUS LOVES YOU AND SO DO I”
WHEN I WAS FIRST ON THIS PLACE I WAS IN DEEP NEED OF ENCOURAGEMENT, AND THE LORD SENT ME A ANGEL HERE ON THIS EARTH, TO LOVE, AND MINISTER TO ME…
THAT’S WHAT I FOUND ON THIS PLACE…AND OF COURSE MY SPECIAL DEAREST FRIEND… WHOM OPENED UP HER HEART AND HOME TO A STRANGER {ME)… AND FILLED THE VOIDS IN MY LIFE WITH LOVE….
I ALWAYS TAKE THE TIME OUT TO GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD FOR MY LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH… AND FOR MY GUIDED FOOTSTEPS….
YES I WAS AT THE EDGE OF ALL LIGHT.. AND I ALMOST LET GO… AND AT THE SECOND I WAS ABOUT TO SLIP INTO THE DARKNESS OF THE UNKNOWN…. A VOICE CAME TO ME…”WHERE IS YOUR FAITH”??
WITH MY FAITH, I BEGAN MY JOURNEY…. “I CAN’T FLY “
WITH MY TRUST IN THE LORD TO GUIDE MY WEARY FOOTSTEPS… “I CAN’T FLY…..
AS ALWAYS I ALWAYS THANK THE LORD FOR HEALING ME… AND KEEPING MY MIND….. KEEPING ME SAFE……HE IS MY ROCK….. CAUSE I CAN’T ‘FLY’….
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
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JUDY’S WOUNDED BIRD FLYING HOME
imikimi – Customize Your World! JUDY’S WOUNDED BIRD IS FLYING HOME WHILE LAYING ON THE GROUND SHE TOOK THE LITTLE BIRD IN TIME THE BLUE EYED ANGEL KNEW ONE DAY THE LITTLE BIRD’S MOTHER AWAITS JUDY’S LITTLE BIRD IS STRONGER |
03.09.09
Let’s Talk Mona Vie
Let me say right from the top that I am NOT a representative of MonaVie products, and that I have no connection to the distribution of it. I say this because MonaVie restricts representatives from mentioning its name on the Internet or in emails in any form. Therefore, because I am not bound by their rules, I am totally free to say what I want about this product.
I must also add that I have not yet sampled this product or seen a business presentation. I report on this subject for one reason and one reason only; because it is news, BIG NEWS! I would be remiss to ignore this fact and to not report on this new health fad.
Because the information relating to MonaVie is in video form and public knowledge that comes from the news media, I am not concerned about any restrictions on the use of MonaVie’s name or the Corporation’s. In addition, with good reports coming in from users of this product, I have good reason to examine the health benefits of this product more closely.
I am a Network Marketing Business Coach. What that means to you is that, if you are interested in becoming a sales representative or you just want to try the product, you may contact me and I will pass on your information to some of my clients I coach. I will make sure someone contacts you as soon as possible.
Here is what I know about MonaVie. The Acai berry is the main ingredient, and has become the new fountain of health in the eyes of some people. They feel that way because of the benefits it provides. Now I do not know that I would go so far as to say it has become the fountain of health, but I might think about it being a possibility after I learn more about it. This is why I am doing this report. I am intrigued by this product, because of it’s antioxidant properties.
Antioxidants are important to us because of our exposure to harmful additives in food and the air we breathe. Our biggest concern is the use of MSG and growth hormones. It’s disappointing that the FDA does not protect us better from these health risks. Many of us have become very vocal about this situation as well. These health risks give us a good reason to appreciate that antioxidants are absolutely necessary today.
One part of me says, “We cannot blame the FDA for our own lack of personal responsibility in making wise food choices and forming healthy lifestyle habits.” And then the other part of me says, “Who else can we blame? It’s the FDA’s job is protect the consumer from harmful substances.” So now I am left with the duty of being responsible for my own health; which is really where the responsibility should be in the first place.”
Personally, I have gotten out of the habit of taking good vitamin supplements to fortify my body and immune system. I used to be very good at taking them regularly, but then I stopped for some unknown reason. These videos have brought me back to my past commitment to be more responsible in my health.
The truth is, I’ve been using Amway supplements since 1977 because I know the quality and care they take in growing, harvesting, and manufacturing these supplements. However, since I am already committed to using these products, I am torn about using MonaVie. Keeping this in mind, let me suggest that you try MonaVie if you feel you shouls. You might want to watch the video first that NBC News did where they tried the product for you first.
I give you my full support in getting this product and information to you, if you would like it. I have lots of material in my possession if you would like me to email it to you. A Mona Vie representative cannot email it but I can. I have NOTHING to gain by this support so let me be your go-between. I do, however, have something to lose by this support. MonaVie is my competitor. Nevertheless, I am intent on learning more about this product for my readers and on helping you make an informed choice. I have already done extensive research as it is because I need to know what causes such a stir in people around me. Besides, I am a curious soul and need to know everything about everything.
Remember my comment earlier that Amway cares about the quality of their products, and about how plant material is planted, harvested, and manufactured? It appears that MonaVie has the same type of care and concern. In other words, if the material is harvested too early or too late, or if it is handled incorrectly, the quality of the finished product will be compromised. In the case of most fruit growth, it is crucial that it has enough time to ripen all the way. Most of the nourishment is in the ripening stage. Some fruits, such as raspberries and blueberries with the higher amount of antioxidants, need a longer growth cycle.
I learned that, according to the 2004 Journal of Food Composition and Analysis and the 2004 Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, the highest level of antioxidant is based on a O.R.A.C. Score (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity). With new attention placed on the Acai Berry, we learn that it has the highest antioxidant score, with an O.R.A.C. score of 1,027 in freeze dried condition. Fresh Acai Berry has a O.R.A.C. Score of 185.
I see now that I did not explain the purpose of antioxidants earlier, I apologize; let me explain it now. The purpose of an antioxidant is to get rid of free radicals in our bodies. Free radicals enter the body through the environment. This includes the air quality contaminates such as hair sprays, shampoos, car emissions, and so forth. Other contaminates the body absorbs are from the chemicals and preservatives in our food. (*There are other contaminates introduced into the body as well through other forms not covered in this article.)
The O.R.A.C. Scores of the various fresh or raw fruits are listed below:
According to the Brunswick Laboratories the O.R.A.C. Score is different in dried fruit and vegetables:
| Acai Berry (Fresh) | 185 | ||||
| Cranberry | 95 | ||||
| Artichoke | 94 | ||||
| Plums (Black) | 73 | ||||
| Plums | 62 | ||||
| Blueberry (Cultivated) | 62 | ||||
| Blackberry | 53 | ||||
| Raspberry | 49 | ||||
| Apple Red (with peel) | 43 | ||||
| Peas (black eye) | 43 | ||||
| Apple Granny Smith | 39 | ||||
| Strawberry | 36 | ||||
| Cherries (Sweet) | 34 | ||||
| Apple Red (no peel) | 29 | ||||
| Apple Gala | 28 | ||||
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According to the Brunswick Laboratories the O.R.A.C. Score is different in dried fruit and vegetables:
| Acai Berry | 1,027 | ||||
| Wild Raspberry | 340 | ||||
| Wild Blueberry | 260 | ||||
| Elderberry | 240 | ||||
| Wolfberry | 220 | ||||
| Red Raspberry | 210 | ||||
| Green Pepper | 160 | ||||
| Spinach | 150 | ||||
You may contact me by email at Judith@blfconsulting.com.
03.07.09
Dale’s Death Was A Shock
Dale’s Story Could Be Yours As Well!
I want you to pay more attention to your own and and your family’s health.
I want you to NEVER have this situation happen to you.
And I NEVER want another young wife and the children to have this happen to them, life is way too important!
Last month my brother-in-law, Dale, suddenly fell over dead at age 55. What a shock it was to our family.
Dale reminds me of my friend Art, I mean Art reminds me of Dale, because they both had started over with a new wife and a young family.
Because his wife needed some free time, Dale took the two kids with him to the mountains, where they often stayed for the weekend. The three brothers have a house that they inherited from their dad when he died in 2007. The sad thing is, because the purpose of the trip was to give his wife a break, she was not there when he died. . . what a hard thing for her to swallow!
Dale had been outside chopping wood and doing other things he always did when he went up to the house, but nothing that he wasn’t used to doing, when he started complaining that he was feeling ill. So he went into the house and laid down for a rest.
When Dale woke up from the nap, he still felt crummy but got up anyway. He sat down on the sofa and visited with his brother for awhile. Suddenly, he grabbed his chest and fell forward. The medics said he was dead before he hit the floor. It was a miracle that this didn’t happen when he was driving home with the kids in the car.
It was a complete shock to all of us; that is, until we found out he had been complaining of chest pains since Christmas. He thought it was just a pain in his shoulder and did not think it had anything to do with his heart.
Also, he had been complaining at times that he had indigestion as well as frequently saying his angina was acting up. We also learned that he was at the hospital the weekend before with his married daughter and her daughter, and that he had been complaining of chest pain then but never said a word to the doctor.
I tell you all this for a reason! I want you to recognize right now that, if you don’t learn anything else, you need to pay attention to any heart issues and warning signs your body gives you.
We need to know when to go to the doctor and when we don’t need to. Dale never saw the doctor about his warning signs, at least as far as we can tell, because he did not recognize the pain for what they were. He was a tough man and just thought the pain was due to getting older. He didn’t see it as a warning.
So please, all of you strong men out there in the Internet world, especially those who just bear the pain and think you don’t need to go to the doctor, please take a look at the message in this posting.
Do NOT be so tough that you don’t go see a doctor when you get warning signals that something might be wrong with you. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it’s in your family’s best interest to check on it!
Because Dale ignored the warnings, he now has a 36 year old widow and a 5 year old son, one that Dale always wanted and enjoyed very much, who will not be doing things with dad any more (such things as Dale had always wanted to do). He also left behind their 5 year old adopted daughter who has shaken baby syndrome. She adored her dad and needs a father very much.
And to top it all, Dale never purchased life insurance; not even mortgage insurance or insurance that pays off loans if a spouse dies. He had all the toys, bells, and whistles he wanted, yet he had no insurance to care for his family after he passed. He died because he ignored his own health and the warning his body gave him.
Please appreciate the importance of this message and take it personally to heart.
02.24.09
The Truth About Autism
NEW: Video Report About Autism You May Not Know
I tried to post the video but it did not work. Therefore, you will need to go to the site itself. Put on your popup blocker before you click on these links.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/12/11/the-toxic-origins-of-autism.aspx
Also see Dr. Blaylock’s report as well. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/pages/the-danger-of-excessive-vaccination-during-brain-development.aspx
Please follow this link above and watch an informative video interview about autism, and what appears to cause it. Yes, I know we already know that vaccinations have been linked to thecause, but there is evidence that much more is in the fabric of autism that you may not know.
I was very surprised when I saw this report. I have two autistic grandchildren through my daughter. She has been blaming herself all this time because her doctor told her she caused the children’s autism. I told her that could not be true, there are far too many autistic children today for that to be the case.
Oprah did a whole program on autism earlier last year. She said that 1 out of every 150 children become autistic. She also said that is epidemic stage, higher than breast cancer. I knew something had to be causing autism that related to our modern-day lifestyle, something that wasn’t part of our culture or done on a regular basis fifty years ago. I also knew it must be related to vaccinations that children get around 18 months to 2 years old. It is just too coincidental for it not to be related.
I received an email about a year ago from NewsMax.com, stating they knew in 2005 that vaccinations caused autism. Strange that nobody said a word to parents; parent who were and are still forced to get their children vaccinated or schools will not admit their children. Of course, the “Child Protective Agency” gets involved at that point.
Parents need to know that things like this can harm their children.There should be financial responsibility for the children’s care who have been forced to live the rest of their lives with this ailment. In case you do not know about this condition, let me give you an idea of how a child with autism lives.
Not all children respond to the same triggers. However, as in the case of my grandson, autistic children need to have the same daily routine. If something is different, they get very revved up and afraid. For example, when my grandson came to visit us, obviously his routine changed. The poor kid (age 10 at the time) was afraid all the time. I cannot imagine being afraid so many times a day, every single day. That must be horrible.
Anything can freak-out these children and send them into an uncontrollable panic attack. This was the case with my grandson when he saw a tee-shirt someone had on or clouds that look a little ominous to him. They may hear something on television or radio or see something they don’t understand, and then go into a autistic melt-down. Siblings or school mates may say something to set off a child’s melt-down as well.
We, as parents and grandparents, need to put pressure on Congress. They need to force the Food and Drug Administration to have tighter regulations when they use chemicals like those mentioned in the video. I can’t believe the FDA thought mercury was safe to use for children’s vaccinations. Would you please write a letter to your state representatives and tell him/her how you feel?
Thank you.
First Posted by blog.myhummingbirdcafe.com at 12/13/2008 12:37 AM and is filed under Health Alert
02.03.09
The Anti-Christian Movement
I have had this subject on my mind for some time, especially after Bill O’Reilly wrote an article on it: Jesus vs. the Atheists.
One example of the anit-Christian movement is when my brother received a rejection from Yahoo Personals for his profile. The email said he had a word that was objectionable (we think the word may be God) and that a picture was rejected (they said the picture was a beautiful picture of Christ in the garden). It is unbelievable, a profile is objectionable because of the word God and a picture of Christ?
The only way evil can prosper is to remove God from society. The work of darkness and evil cannot live in the light. Of course, we know that those who follow God believe they are in the light and that they have the promise of Him being with them. If that is the case, the only way those who live in darkness can prevail is to destroy the light by enticing people away from it. Unfortunately, that is what is happening now; with a lot of help from Hollywood, government controlled Public School system, and influences of peer pressure.
We can fight Hollywood’s influence by monitoring the movies and television programs we allow our family members and ourselves to view. However, we have little or no control or influence on the public school system and peers. All we can do is teach our children the best we can, be good examples for them to follow, then hope and pray that they will overcome the environment they are forced to submit to when they are away from us.
The problem is that those who complain about these environmental issues are treated like they are fanatics. Sadly, that label makes many parents back down when their children tell them how they feel or how they are being ridiculed at school. Children are embarrassed by their parents religious stance and the teasing they receive at school because of it.
For years, I have been saying that children need to be taken out of the public school system and put into Christian schools. Our church does not have home schooling or church schools until college age, and they expect the parents to take care of the problem by working with each other. However, independently, a small group of parents have little effect on the problem.
Christian schools are sometimes a problem when they are vocal about others who do not follow the same belief system as they do. Because they will not accept individuals with different beliefs because they are the only ones who are right, their attitude makes it impossible to put children in that type of school.
For example, a young father put his child in a Christian preschool. When he saw a magazine sitting on the table in the waiting room that was anti-Mormon, many Christians do not see Mormons as Christian, he brought up the article with administration but received no satisfaction.
Christains are losing ground almost daily. Their rights and beliefs are not respected, sometimes it’s because of their pious attitude and unwillingness to accept other Christains as brothers and sister in Christ. How sad this is, being so unloving and unaccepting of others who also love the Lord.
On the other hand, those on the opposite side unite together for a common goal. Because they have, they are getting recognition and assistance from many sources. Should not Christains do the same? There is strength in numbers.
Please view the video below and then comment on your feelings. Part of this video is a bit radical, but please watch it to the end and glean from it the main message. We need to do something more to stop the amount of control the public school system has on our children’s spirituality and moral fiber.
Tell us what you are doing to battle this problem in your home. Your story can help us. Children are being eaten up by the world and the public school system, so please help us solve this problem. Perhaps you will do as the video suggests and join their organization.
Why BLF Consulting
A life without purpose and vision is like a flower without a scent or a honey bee without nectar.
We find our way out of the pit of hopelessness and despair when we understand the purpose of our existence. We do this by implementing a few simple tools that put the “nectar” back into our souls. With this in mind, let us discuss ways we can create more purpose in our lives.
While some suggestions may be simple, they are not necessarily easy when you are not in the habit of doing them. You only create new habits by doing them over and over. Just try these suggestions on for size and see how well they fit, and then make adjustments that fit your particular situation. These new habits only fit well when they become an integral part of your life and create peace around you.
You can create a life with purpose, from this point forward, one that you and your family will be proud of for years, even decades, to come. Tell me, what could be more satisfying than this?
It is almost impossible to enjoy life and appreciate blessings when daily routines are interrupted several times a day. It is difficult to get anything done that way. You might even wonder if it is really worth it?
When life comes at you with full blast, just accept it as it comes and enjoy it for what it is; nothing more, nothing less.
Have you heard the phrase, “To every cloud there’s a silver lining?” Another way to say it is “To every disruption there is likely a blessing in disguise!”
It’s been said that the goals we seek in life are there to help us enjoy the journey. Nevertheless, sometimes we forget this fact and start to think goals are the destination. Remember instead that life on earth is the journey and the destination is eternal life.
Good friends and loving family members can be the best guides in helping you through this journey. However, we often neglect them and look elsewhere for wisdom. Treasure these people and give them a chance; do not resist their input. Listen to them when they try to give you advice, even when they reminisce about their past and you think it’s boring; there are valuable lessons to be learned. A wise person will know this and take advantage of the opportunity.
Perhaps the wisdom people impart to you can be a smooth stone and show you where you want to go. However, if you are not looking or listening, you will miss the clues to being happy in life. Perhaps, you will not see or hear the signs leading to roads in life that you want to tread. That could be a costly mistake.
Listen more intently to what people say to you and apply their advice. You might even adopt what they tell you and consider it wisdom. Use that information and apply it to your own circumstances. You will receive greater blessings when you do. I know this because people like this have blessed my life in many ways!
Perhaps you too, have wisdom on this subject that you can impart to us right now. We welcome your comments.
01.24.09
Fight FOCA
Fight FOCA
POSTED Dec 9, 2008 under the old BLF Consulting that was accidently deleted
I want to let you know about a terrible piece of legislation called “The Freedom of Choice Act” (FOCA). FOCA would establish the right to abortion as a fundamental right (like the right to free speech). It would prevent states from enacting similar protective measures in the future.
FOCA Would Wipe Away Every Restriction on Abortion Nationwide. This would eradicate state and federal laws that the majority of Americans support, such as:
* Bans on Partial Birth Abortion
* Requirements that women be given information about the risks of getting an abortion
* Only licensed physicians can perform abortions
* Parents must be informed and give consent to their minor daughter’s abortion
FOCA would erase these laws. Obama Promises to sign this bill as soon as he takes office.
Please read the expert analysis by Americans United for Life (AUL) and sign the Fight FOCA petition by clicking on this link.
Or go to http://www.FightFOCA.com to read more.
01.23.09
Enjoy Life
Try to Relax and Enjoy The Life That You’ve Been Given
Perhaps what we should slow down so that we have time to enjoy the lives we have; however it comes to us. Being too busy to enjoy life is becoming a bigger problem in our bustling society today.
The faster we go after the things in life that we think we need and want, the more details we are likely to miss and the more mistakes we are likely to make. So we need to just slow down before we do something that cannot be undone.
When doing things in haste, we often miss the steps we need to make in order for us to function best. It’s much like creating strong mortar that keeps the building blocks of our lives in place. We cannot afford to take the risk of creating weak mortar in our life’s building blocks and then see everything that has value come crashing down around us.
We need to take time to smell the roses, to notice the shapes of clouds in the sky, to notice the colors of flowers along the freeway, and to pay attention to the activities of our children. We need to notice how quickly they grow up. How long has it been that you last noticed their personalities? Have you noticed that they are starting to develop an interesting personality or it has been developed for quite some time but you haven’t even noticed?
Take the time to notice all the good things our spouses do for us. Try to remember what we love about them, and how glad we are that we married them. Then the spouses should tell each other how they feel.
We need to stop thinking about all the things we have to do today or tomorrow and just enjoy doing things in the moment. We really need to live our lives more in the moment and just enjoy the blessing of living today!
Of course there are things we need to take seriously, and that we need to keep on top of , but we also need time to relax and play. All work and no play will put a man or woman in the sickbed, in the hospital bed, or worse, in the grave. In other words, we probably need to tap into our playful side more often than we do, like I am doing right now by writing this blog.
If we have trouble letting down our hair and relaxing as we should, we neeed find someone with whom we can share an activity. Who do we know that can help us be more playful and exercise that light-hearted side of our nature? We need to go out and have fun with a friend, rather than doing things alone. Going solo isn’t much fun and eventually grows tiresome and lonely. We cannot let this happen to us. If it already has, then perhaps we need to change something and do things differently.
It is my desire that you find a way to spark up your life through activities that you enjoy. Try to play more when you need to, and to relax when you notice you are getting too intense.
01.21.09
BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION
When we learn the lessons we are supposed to learn (that is to respond appropriately) and become more peaceful in the soul, when we teach what we learn to those in our own circles of influence (to experience peace themselves), we will make a marked difference in the world around us. Moreover, when we trust our spirits (the warm feelings within) to lead us on the correct pathways of life, when we rely on the power source in the universe to direct us, we become part of the solution in building a happier family unit and a healthier society. Now re-read the bolded words.
Learning to think first and respond appropriately to problems will teach this skill to others. They learn it by our examples as they interact with us and see how we handle difficult situations. Remember that kindness begets kindness, love begets love, peace begets peace, chaos begets chaos, anger begets anger, hate begets hate, and paranoia begets paranoia. The same thing is true when we are good examples, people reflect back what they see in us. This is
why we need to understand the reasoning behind responding appropriately to situations, and why this is essential for our future peace.
Not everyone understands the concept of teaching by example, however, and so some might be tempted to teach strictly by their intellect and knowledge. They believe they are wise because they have experienced difficulties in the past and think this qualifies them to teach others what they know. Yet we know that actions speak louder than words. Often, we see these people puffed up in their pride and ego, so what they teach comes from self/ego, instead of tapping into the resources of the spirit. Hence, teaching by example is best and when it’s done through the spirit. In this way, we become an army that can reach far more people than would be otherwise by the few who teach one person at a time. In other words, if we can show just one, then we can teach the whole village.
If you decide to teach by words and intellect, then it must be done with insight, humility, honesty, integrit conviction, and honed understanding. This is best done by tapping into the resources of the spirit to avoid teaching out of self-righteousness, arrogance, or judgment. Of course, this is also very difficult to do because pride and arrogance usually get in the way. This is why few are called by God to teach these things, and why He reserves that role for those who are humble and teachable themselves. That is also why it is best to teach by the guidelines I have just described? We can all teach by example, and the best part is that it is duplicatable by those we meet.
When handicapped with self/ego, some people who feel qualified to teach believe it is necessary to “fix” people (or change them) in order to educate them. Sadly, we often take this bait and try to fix ourselves according to the instructions of those who are supposed to know—but sometimes experts are far from being true examples of what they teach. Then we end up losing faith in the supposed experts, and forget their teachings when they are caught in hypocrisy, arrogance, and judgment. This is why we must fix ourselves before we ever think of fixing anyone else.
We fix ourselves when we are teachable and allow our spirits to be taught the ways of God and the universe. If we teach, let it be by the model of compassion and an attitude of service. These are the qualities that others can easily duplicate by example!
Do you see the power we all have to change not only our own lives and that of our children’s, but to also change our world in the future? This is an awesome responsibility. Being part of the solution and not part of the problem is truly an opportunity to make a brighter future for all of humanity. This great responsibility is also a blessing for us today, as well as for our posterity tomorrow.
This scenario does not have to be only in fantasy. If we do our part by staying in integrity and showing others how to do likewise through our example, we can cause effectual changes to occur in society. With love and conviction, and by adhering to correct principles, we automatically become beacons for others to follow. In this way, we show them how to become more of what they want to be as we become more of what we want to be. We show them how to have more of what makes them happy when we are happy. We show them how to have more out of their lives than they expected! There’s not much that’s more satisfying than this! IS THERE?
01.19.09
Get A Good Education
A good education opens the door to opportunities and provides a well-rounded approach to life. The knowledge that we gain benefits us in more ways than can be determined by a piece of paper, and it also has the ability to free us from the bondage of our limitations. The more we learn, the more we expand our horizons and the more we benefit.
Getting an education does not only mean getting a formal education. It could mean completing courses
through a home study program by mail or learning new skills through a trade school. It could mean increasing
our current skills by taking online courses at home through the Internet, or by taking general courses at a
university. You might also consider a specialized program through one of several private colleges, business colleges, junior colleges, and community colleges. Communities often offer programs as well.
A wise person recognizes that upgrading their skills needs to be an ongoing process throughout life. A wise
person also recognizes that to be more appealing in an ever-changing job market, a good education, upgrading an education, or upgrading skills is necessary and creates more opportunities. Also, improving an education makes a person eligible for more jobs or for a position opening up at a present place of employment.
