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Member Since: 04/01/08
Last Login: 06/29/08
Viewed: 16996
Program in:
Program Progress: Day 43
Personal Interests:
Music:
Mozart, Bach, Beethovan, Bob Schneider, Sting, Sarah McLaughlan, Barenaked Ladies, A-ha, Kajagoogoo, Boyz II Men, Corinne Bailey Rae, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, The Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton, Rick James, Chumbawamba, K.D. Lange, Sir Mix-a-lot, Black-eyed Peas, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli....well, almost everything!
Books:
I have over 400 books on my Audible library, and I can't pass a bookstore without spending at least $100.00!
Let's see:
History, Politics, Economics, Humour (lots), Thrillers, (I loved "The Devil in the White City")!
I read lots of non-fiction on spiritual growth..I own a Bible, a Koran, a Bhuddist Book of Prayer (did you know that Chinese have their own version of Gideons that leave copies of an English/Chinese translation of the Bhuddist "Bible" in their hotels?
Yes, I am doing the Oprah/Eckhardt Tolle thing right now.
I do grief counseling as a Hospice volunteer, so I keep my eyes open for relevent materials to read, learn and share with my clients.
I hound the "remaindered" book tables for exotic cookbooks, gardening books, Photography and Art books...(Did I mention my Grandfather founded a publishing company? Printer's Ink for blood, I guess.
Favorite Places:
I have been on a River Boat cruise down the Danube with my mother. We started in Munich (which I loved), all the way to Romania. I also took a trip to China for a month with my brother fifteen years ago. We were one of the first tour groups to come through two years after Tienamen Square. Some people were so friendly, while others were afraid of us. I was a social worker for pregnant and parenting teens at the time with the Salvation Army; I was just amazed that as poor as so many of the Chinese people were, among the millions of people we saw, I only once saw a child being treated roughly. Made me re-think some of my assumptions.
Also, I love New York, and I love San Francisco.
I Want To See:
Paris, Hawaii, Alaska, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Oh, and Spain, and Peru, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, The Black Hills, or, just sit in my easy chair and read a good book.
Hobbies:
I just bought a bicycle, and the nice salesman gave me a bike trail map of all the paved trails in the county. I garden, mat and frame pictures, I have an extensive glass studio where I do large pieces of warm glass art in my kiln such as glass sinks & bowls, special order table place ware, water fountains, & sculpted glass tiles. I make glass beads, and jewelry, although I've had to learn to be a little more careful with the torch with numb fingers!!!
I take Tai Chi twice a week.
..I sew, knit, crochet, spin wool, silk, angora, alpaca...
I started with 'spinning, and ended with 'spinning'!
Activities:
Now could somebody please explain the difference between 'activities' and 'hobbies'?
Well, I volunteer for hospice as a 'friendly visitor', 'caregiver relief', documentarian for 'My Life Story' projects, and I do 1:1 grief counseling. I love doing this! I always receive so much more than I give.
Sports:
Movies:
TV:
"The Daily Show", Keith Oberman, "The Pie Man", Dexter, Psychic, The Medium, Monk, House, Almost anything on the Science Channel or the Medical Channel
Heroes:
Dr. Tom Dooley
(a physician who dedicated his career to patients in Viet Nam, in the 1960's).
Anyone, anywhere who has had the courage to take the risk and become a "whistle blower" on corruption and dishonesty.
Everyday people who live their lives with grace, courage, honesty, forgiveness & humility. Tall order. But I meet these people all the time. Unsung heroes are all around us!
I Want To Meet:
comments
Pause a moment and see whose foot is on the gas...
The program will only be too fast for you if you let it be. You are in the driver's seat. You are in full control of both pedals, gas and brake. That's how the program is designed. It's all about you, and you will progress as quickly or as slowly as works for you. If Tools feels too fast or you begin to feel overwhelmed, stop. Think about why you feel that way. Take as long as you need. When, after a deep enough breath, you come back, do only what you can and then stop again.
Hey, I think you're doing great. Just great, Babe.
I love that you're having an effect on Jonathan's outlook as well. Beautiful!
Oh, and self-love is not just a good thing, it's absolutely essential. I'm so glad you're making the time necessary for that. (For me, it's footcare tomorrow, always a pleasant experience.)
You're right, Carla. Life is good.
Readings
Yes, disease books just mess with your head, i find. I much prefer a good "cozy" mystery or a comedy book to ease the savage mind...
Be easy on yourself, sis - pacing pacing pacing, as they say - as you've said, to me...
Thinking positive thoughts your way....
Wishing you the best
Cardinarla, I hope that you can maintain a healthy amount of discipline in your life but also not to be too hard on yourself. Even our so-called mistakes (not a favorite word of mine) can be and almost always are learning experiences. They show us where we want to go. Have patience with yourself. We are all works-in-progress.
Marvel