True Happiness

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour. ~Author Unknown

'Do' Something.

"I must DO something" always solves more problems than "Something MUST be done." ~ Author Unknown

How do you exercise?

'The only exercise some people get is
Jumping to conclusions,
Running down their friends,
Sidestepping responsibility,
and Pushing their luck.

- Anon

Goals are action not written.

People fall into one of four groups:

1) No mission, no goals - People who are lively as slugs in a puddle;

2) A mission but no goals - People who are dreamers;

3) Goals but no mission - People who are sporadic, ineffective and disappointed;

4) Mission and goals - People with the seeds of greatness.



It is all well and good to plant the seeds but ACTION bears the fruit.

'Money can't buy you everything'

Money is an article which may be used as a universal passport to everywhere except Heaven, and as a universal provider of everything except Happiness. ~ Wall Street Journal

Solitude is Bliss

Some say that 'No man/woman is an Island.' What if you are your own best friend than how could solitude not be bliss. ~ Aumua thought

No Talent Left

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me.' ~Erma Bombeck

Simple as a Rose

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. ~ Albert Einstein

Strive Valiantly !

The credit belongs to the one who strives valiantly; who comes up short again and again; who knows great enthusiasm and great devotion; who spends himself in a worthy cause; and who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. ~ Theodore Roosevelt

Those who Deserve

We must learn to help those who deserve it, not just those who need it. Life responds to deserve, not need . ~ Jim Rohn

Create a Dream

Create a dream and give it everything you have, you could be surprised just how much you are capable of achieving. If you don't have a dream borrow one, any which way you can, you must have a dream.

- Sarah Henderson

Golden Rules for Living

1. If you open it, close it.
2. If you turn it on,turn it off.
3. If you unlock it, lock it up.
4. If you break it, admit it.
5. If you can't fix it, call in someone who can.
6. If you borrow it, return it.
7. If you value it, take care of it.
8. If you make a mess, clean it up.
9. If you move it, put it back.
10. If it belongs to someone else get permission to use it.
11. If you don't know how to operate it, leave it alone.
12. If it is none of your business, don't ask questions.

- unknown

Body & Mind

'The greatest mistake physicians make is that they attempt to cure the body without attempting to cure the mind, yet the mind and body are one and should not be treated separately.'

-Plato

Be Yourself

Do not tip toe through life hoping to make it to death.
Be yourself, for it is only inside yourself that you can find true happiness.

- Unknown

I'm just too busy!

She hadn't time to pen a note.
She hadn't time to cast a vote.
She hadn't time to sing a song.
She hadn't time to right a wrong.

She hadn't time to love or give.
She hadn't time to really live.
But from now on she'll have time no end,
She died today, my 'busy' friend.
- Anon

'Let go of the small stuff'

A Zen story : Two monks were traveling in the rain, the mud sloshing under their feet. As they passed a river crossing, they saw a beautiful woman, finely dressed, unable to cross because of the mud. Without a word, the older monk simply picked up the woman and carried her to the other side.
The younger monk, seemingly agitated for the rest of their journey, could not contain himself once they reached their destination. He exploded at the older monk. "How could you , a monk, even consider holding a woman in your arms, much less a young and beautiful one. It is against our teachings. It is dangerous."
"I put her down at the roadside," said the older monk.
"Are you still carrying her?"

The older monk just did it. His mind other than to work his muscle's was not part of the experience. He only reacted naturally. The young monk put an emotion to the action.
To question whether any act of Nature is apporiate or 'right' is equally inapporpriate. Nature (it's manifestations eg. earthquakes, floods etc.) just happen. It just does.

-Taken from 'The book of five rings' -Miyamoto Musashi

'Jack LaLanne - Top Ten List'

As a baby boomer growing up in the sixties I was fortunate enough to be a student of Jack LaLanne. I would listen to his lessons and try to mimic the exercises. I too wanted to be strong and healthy. Many others have tried to replicate but he was the first. The first in the industry and he walked the talk. It was not a T.V. show for him to endorse every supplement on the market or product it was his lifestyle. He lead by example and taught us how to extend our self and not to settle for mediocrity. He taught us more than exercise he was also our first Lifestyle Coach it was our responsibility to follow through. He taught us about nutrition and that you don't stop after a '12 week challenge' this is a life time commitment.
I came across his website a few years back and found that you can watch his old T.V. shows there.His self improvement top ten list is still valuable today.

1) Exercise
2) Nutrition
3) Positive Thinking
4) Good Habits
5) Grooming
6) Smile
7) Posture
8) Help Others
9) Relaxation
10) Faith

'It's not what you do some of the time that counts, It's what you do MOST of the time that counts.'

Thank-you Jack LaLanne

For more Jack Lalanneism go to www.jacklalanne.com/jacks-adventures/lalanneism.php

Martina Aumua
martinaaumua@gmail.com

'The Circle of Powerful Relationships'

'Birds of a feather flock together.' How often have you heard or used that phrase yourself? You attract who you are and where you are emotionally, physically and financially into your life. Do you have a friend, family member or perhaps even yourself repeatedly having the same relationships over and over that are possibly not the best and wonder 'Why does this keep happening to me?' I hate to break it to you but you created it.
In the beginning your parents were your first contact and throughout childhood, your teachers, family members, friends etc. gave you certain beliefs/feelings about yourself and you developed relationships with others based on your experiences. As an adult your choice for a significant other, work colleges, friends were a reflection of your present beliefs/feelings about yourself that you have brought with you from your past relationships. You can change this because remember everything is by choice.
In this exercise you will list (7) people with whom you come in constant contact with on a daily basis. Who are they? Describe them. What is their occupation? On an emotional scale are they for the most part positive and fun to be around or are they pessimistic and your walking on egg shells? Where are they financially? Are they prosperity conscious or in poverty consciousness? Do they exercise or are they the weekend athlete with the remote? Are they well groomed or look like they slept under the car? How do they contribute in the community? or are they always looking for handouts?
This is the 'circle' of relationships you have attracted into your life up to now and possibly this will be your world ten years from now. Isn't that an eye opener? It is neither good or bad but it will bring an awareness of where you are in the present moment. If you feel comfortable with this picture great but if you are getting knots in your stomach and a headache well that is your 'gut feeling' telling you that some changes need to be addressed and immediately.
To have success towards your self improvement it is important to surround yourself with individuals who will empower you, whose values correlate with yours. It is a mutual contract that you offer other's the same without losing your light. Avoid those who drain you of your time, money and energy. You are not a sacrificial goat. When you go through change you will be able to identify those who will run along side of you and those who will try to tear you down. It is not your fault. You are just reminding them what they are not doing themselves. But it is your fault if you keep them too close. Love them and keep them at a distance. Build a 'circle' of powerful relationships.

Universal Principals

Universal Priciplals

1) Everything in the Universe is energy.

2) Everything is perfect.

3) I start from completion.

4) Abundance is my natural state.

5) I am responsible for everything that happens.

6) There is no right or wrong.

7) In forgiving I remove my energy blocks.

All that man needs for health and healing has been provided by God in nature...the challenge of science is to find it.

- Poracelsus
(father of Pharmacology)