GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE OF THE MOMENT

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Saw this quote posted on twitter by @TheCurlStation. Check out their Facebook page. There's a gorgeous photo of a retro-inspired pinup hairstyle that I will be trying as soon as they post a tutorial vid on youtube.

Do you, Lovelies!
{{Hugs}}

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Make this moment precious and the future will take care of itself.

~Deepak Chopra

Have an awesome week!

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GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"The lesson is that we should never get caught up judging another person's actions, heart, or spirit. In fact, you'll actually evolve faster when you look to uplift, rather than judge, those who seem to be struggling in life."

~ Russell Simmons (from his book, Super Rich:A Guide To Having It All)

Peace and blessings, Lovelies!

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"When you are able to stay focused on your work without any expectations for, or concern with the fruit of your labor, there will be no limit to the heights you can reach."

~ Russell Simmons

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Remember, the entrance door to the sanctuary is inside you.

~Rumi

Much Love,

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GOOD NEWS MONDAY AFFIRMATIONS

My thoughts create my world.

I keep my thoughts centered on what I desire to experience.

I keep my thoughts centered on positive and unlimited possibilities.

I move beyond limited thoughts and align myself with infinite Divine thinking where all things are possible.

Yep, I snuck a quote in there too. =)

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GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.

~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Peace and blessings,

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year

full of wonderful discoveries,

a greater zeal for living in the present moment,

and a full appreciation and awareness of who you are, your worth and your purpose.

~ Cheris Courtney

With Love,

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GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE FOR THE LAST WEEK OF 2010

"Butterfly Winter" by CO LOURlover at Colourlovers.com

"REDEFINE YOURSELF! You are not your job. You are not your bank account. You are not your current situation. Don't define by outward but rather inner traits. You are defined by your mind, heart and character. Redefine yourself by changing your thoughts, and then your actions!"

~ Soul Inspired (Facebook)

Hearts and Hugs,

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GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

"Intuition is "knowing" something without being able to explain how you came to that conclusion rationally. It's that mysterious "gut feeling" or "instinct" that often turns out to be right, in retrospect. When you've whittled down your options and are stuck at a crossroads, get in touch with your intuition...." 

~ T. J. (Facebook friend)

Peace and blessings,

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GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK



Lemons in a Basket image from http://www.picturesdepot.com/



"People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them."

~ George Bernard Shaw

Wishing a wonderful week!



*Who is George Bernard Shaw?
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was born in Dublin, the son of a civil servant. His education was irregular, due to his dislike of any organized training. After working in an estate agent's office for a while he moved to London as a young man (1876), where he established himself as a leading music and theatre critic in the eighties and nineties and became a prominent member of the Fabian Society, for which he composed many pamphlets. He began his literary career as a novelist; as a fervent advocate of the new theatre of Ibsen (The Quintessence of Ibsenism, 1891) he decided to write plays in order to illustrate his criticism of the English stage. His earliest dramas were called appropriately Plays Pleasant and Unpleasant (1898). Among these, Widower's Houses and Mrs. Warren's Profession savagely attack social hypocrisy, while in plays such as Arms and the Man and The Man of Destiny the criticism is less fierce. Shaw's radical rationalism, his utter disregard of conventions, his keen dialectic interest and verbal wit often turn the stage into a forum of ideas, and nowhere more openly than in the famous discourses on the Life Force, «Don Juan in Hell», the third act of the dramatization of woman's love chase of man, Man and Superman (1903).


If you'd like to read more on George Bernard Shaw, click here.

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The quickest way to acquire

 self-confidence is to do

 exactly what you are afraid to do.

~Anon

Have a wonderful Monday & week!
ChocolateOrchid


*Who is Anon?.....
Few literary puzzles have inspired such universal apathy as the question: "Who was Anon?" Books of quotations are cluttered with sayings attributed to Anon, and these scraps of truth and wisdom have earned Anon universal recognition and immortality. Innumerable biographies have been written about lesser authors, even authors so obscure that their works are seldom read. But Anon, though widely read and widely quoted, has been accorded only widespread indifference by the literary community.

Even the most astute literary scholar would be perplexed if asked to identify the central themes of Anon's work. If a historian were asked how Anon's work was influenced by the culture and events of his times, he would be at a total loss for a sensible answer.



So complete has been the scholarly neglect of Anon that his name has become a synonym for "unknown." In spite of this, his works have stood the test of time, and he continues to be one of the most often quoted authors. (Ibid may be more frequently cited, but his works were derivative.)


What little we know of Anon's life is of doubtful validity. We have no authentic picture of Anon, nor any first hand description of him by anyone who would admit to having known him. Not one scrap of original manuscript in his own hand has survived the ravages of time. Scholars have given up hope of ever discovering an autobiography of Anon in some dusty attic.


Yet, from the available dearth of evidence, we can piece together a sketch (albeit apocryphal) of this prolific genius. We know that Anon's wisdom appeared very early in history. When references to him are traced backward in time, in the general direction towards the emergence of civilization, they lead us to a blank wall. This suggests that Anon must be placed in historical times so ancient as to predate the emergence of intelligent thought. He was certainly ahead of his time, which may be the reason why none of his contemporaries knew of him.


Want to read more on Anon, then click here.

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GOOD NEWS QUOTE FOR THE WEEK!!

Cover of "Love life" by Kobi Yamada

"We each have two lives - the one we're given and the one we make."

~ Kobi Yamada

Here's to an awesome week!



Who is Kobi Yamada?.....

Kobi is the President and creative powerhouse behind Compendium Inc., a custom publisher, creator, and distributor of inspiring, sustainable gifts and greeting cards—both independently and for some of the world’s most remarkable brands. Kobi and Compendium have each won numerous industry awards, and the genuine lust for life that Kobi exudes on a daily basis underscores and exemplifies his business savvy and philanthropy like few entrepreneurs this city knows. Seattle: Kite Hill at Gas Works Park, Volterra restaurant’s Drawing Room, the benches and houseboats lining Lake Union, Homegrown Sustainable Sandwich Shop, float planes.

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Lightning streaks from volcano in Eyjafjallajokul on April 17, 2010 from Reuters by Lucas Jackson

Sometimes we're confused & can't get answers. That's life. There are some things we'll never know & we just have to accept it. Stop reflecting on the the "why's". It causes inner DISTRACTION, mental anguish, & wastes time. Focus on the "what's & how's". What CAN YOU DO to move foward & HOW? What will bring positive's into your life?

~ Simply Positive Facebook page

Peace,

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"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."

~ Dalai Lama

Peace,



*Who is Dalai Lama?....
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet.  At the age of two the child, who was named Lhamo Dhondup at that time was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso.  The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and patron saint of Tibet.  Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have postponed their own nirvana and chosen to take rebirth in order to serve humanity.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a man of peace. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. He has consistently advocated policies of non-violence, even in the face of extreme aggression. He also became the first Nobel Laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems.



His Holiness has travelled to more than 62 countries spanning 6 continents. He has met with presidents, prime ministers and crowned rulers of major nations. He has held dialogues with the heads of different religions and many well-known scientists.


Since 1959 His Holiness has received over 84 awards, honorary doctorates, prizes, etc., in recognition of his message of peace, non-violence, inter-religious understanding, universal responsibility and compassion. His Holiness has also authored more than 72 books.


His Holiness describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk.

**biography from www.dalailama.com

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GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

"In life, we often need to be willing to get rid of the old, that which no longer serves us, to make room for, to prepare for the new."

~ Henriette Anne Klauser

This is a loaded quote but so relevant to every persons life.
What crap/burdens/old thoughts/baggage/people/experiences/etc, etc.  are you willing to get rid of to get to the place or person you see yourself being?  What prunning are you willing to do in your life in order to grow or continue to grow?... In my life, I've found this a necessary thing in order to grow, to stay positive, to stay balanced and continue on the path that I see myself going. It's not a good thing. It's not a bad thing.... it just is......
         ......is necessary.

{{Hugs}},


From the book, Write It Down, Make It Happen. Just finished this book and absolutely loved it! Great read!


*Love the trash bag pictured above?... Me too. Tried to find a place of purchase but the most I got is that they're made by Two's  Company. Not sure that they sell them anymore. Which may be best. It'd be extremely difficult for me to use these cause they're so damn pretty. Lol.

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Once you walk forward in faith with a conscious effort, all manner of support and tangile backing will be available to you. It is up to you to trust the possiblity enough to be willing to put your dream in writing, and to take the first step, even with no evidence that it will actually happen.

~ Henriette Anne Klauser

Peace,



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GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Gilad Janklowicz

“Don’t wait for inspiration. Take action and inspiration will come.”

~ Gilad

Hearts & Hugs,

Who is Gilad?...

Just one of my favorite fitness gurus. =) Aside from that fact, Gilad Janklowicz is one of the world’s most popular fitness personalities. As a pioneer in the fitness industry he has helped millions to stay fit with his popular TV fitness shows ‘Bodies in Motion’, ‘Basic Training the Workout’ and ‘Total Body Sculpt with Gilad’ and with his gold and platinum instructional home fitness DVDs and videos. You can read more on Gilad at his website, Bodies In Motion with Gilad.

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GOOD NEWS MONDAY WORDS FOR THE WEEK




pic of Andromeda Island Universe by Robert Gendler

 


  "RESISTANCE HAS MEANING."

"It is an adage worth highlighting. What in your life are you resisting? Where are you digging your heels in? Write down the reasons behind your reluctance. What is it about  moving forward that does not seems safe? You may think it is because of forces outside of you- pressures at work, a bank account low on funds, an unsupportive parent or partner. Go ahead. Blame it on someone else and something else. Start with that to get it out of your system. And then keep writing until you come to the truth. What is it about you that resists taking this next step?

The truth shall set you free, and free the world to help you along a little."

~ from Write It Down, Make It Happen by Henriette Anne Klauser

The best,

For a little more info on Henriette Anne Klauser click here or here.



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GOOD NEWS MONDAY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

pic of caterpillar becoming a Chrysalis from TheButterflySite.com

"Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it. This is a kind of death."

~Anaïs Nin



pic of butterfly emerging from TheButterflySite.com






Click here to learn more about Anaïs Nin.

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