WHO HAS IT BEEN FOR YOU?

Here's a short quiz:
Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
Name the last five Nobel Prize winners.
List the last few Academy Award winners for Best Actor or Best Film.
List the last five opposing presidential candidates and their running mates.

How did you do?
None of us remembers the headliners of yesterday - much less last year or last decade. These are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. And yet.....

Read the enitre article here; take a couple more quizzes and come back and post your thoughts!

PLANT YOUR GARDEN

I got this from my lifelong friend Nancy. I don't know who to credit it to.
Enjoy!
FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING,
PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS:

1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:

1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:

1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another

NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:

1. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another

TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:

1. Thyme for each other
2.. Thyme for family
3.. Thyme for friends

WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE. THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW.

OH! Those Nasty Gremlins

Your gremlin is the narrator in your head. His objective is to make you
miserable, to doubt yourself and to crush any ideas you may have about
being worthwhile or purposeful. He is devious and insidious and will use any
means possible, including your past mistakes, to get you to live in fear of
stepping out. His aim is to keep you firmly inside his box of lies and
self-limiting beliefs until you are convinced they are true.

Read the complete article here. What are your gremlins? What agreements would you like to break?

This is a wonderful place to begin journaling! Join us for the workshop on

Thursday March 26. Scroll down for complete information. See you there!

Now I Know

At the beginning of each year I turn to a clean, blank page of my journal and record a Word, a Theme, and a Goal for the year.

At the top of this year’s shiny new page I wrote:
2009
The Year of CONVERGENCE
THEME: Walk with God
WORD: Adventure
GOAL:

Yada became a mantra and a prayer. It showed up in my journal dozens of times and it eased my fears and encouraged me to action when I felt I couldn’t act.

Read the article about how I discovered this year's goal and come back and post your thoughts.

Journaling Workshop

Have you been thinking about journaling? Would you like to be a more consistent journaler? Do you get stuck when you start to write? Come fire your imagination and creativity. Take a mini sabbatical and see what magical things can come in just 90 minutes of uninterrupted time for YOU.


In this workshop you will:

- Discover the benefits and power of journaling. Did you know it reduces stress?

- Get quiet and still. Quiet the monkey mind chatter, Ahhhh!

- Engage in a meditation to prepare you to write. Just let your mind drift - no agenda or time constraints

- Learn a wonderful technique for discovering what's most important to explore and write about.

- Do some journaling!

- Get a worksheet and suggestions to keep you goingWe will take our mini sabbatical via telephone.

If you have not done this before no worries - it is easy and fun. You can curl up in your favorite quiet spot with your journal, a cup of tea, and you can do it in your sweats or jammies!

Thursday March 26 6-7:30 Pacific time

cost is $20.00 There are a limited number of spaces on the bridge line so call 602.626.8036 or e-mail beth.madigan@cox.net today to reserve your space.

"I want to write but more than thatI want to bring out all kinds

of thingsthat lie buried in my heart." - Anne Frank -

WHY WEIGHT?

• Are you a carb addict?
• Have you tried several diets?
• Do you have the metabolism of a snail?
• Have you lost weight only to find it again with friends?
• Are you ready for a lifestyle change?

If You Answered “YES” to any of these questions…
You’re Invited to Become a Part of the Next
Transitions Lifestyle Class

The eight week program includes:
- A Transitions daily journal which outlines the program
- Easy to follow low glycemic meal plans
- Stress Resiliency Techniques and Personal Growth Coaching
- Weight Management Coaching with Exercise and Fitness Tips
- Weekly Meetings, Recipes, Educational Materials, and Resources
- Nutritional Supplements

ATTEND A FREE TRANSITIONS OVERVIEW
Wednesday March 18, 2009 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
at
Phoenix Jazzercise 12228 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix
Join Fitness Expert Kim Fullmer
and
Life Strategist Beth Madigan LCSW,CLC
Classes will begin the week of March 23
Bring a friend. We’re better together!

What are you WEIGHTING for? Questions?
Contact: Kim Fullmer kfullmer1@cox.net 602.741.3681
Beth Madigan beth.madigan@cox.net 602.626.8036

Thump. Thump. Thump

The potter thumps his work to see if it is ready. if it "sings" it is done. It it "thuds" it goes back in the oven. We all have daily thumps that frustrate and challenge us. What's our response? Read the complete article and come back and post your thoughts. Let us know what works for you or how we can help you to cope in more helpful ways.