Just 3 Things to Do Today!

Sometimes it is hard to get motivated - or at least it is for me. 
On days like this, I am thankful to see an appointment on my calendar. I must get dressed and get out of the house.  Do you have days like that?
I added two more things to my list.  One of those things will take an hour or more.  The third item will take about 30 minutes.
And I will also pull out my favorite trick -- I will throw in a load of clothes.

Now when I go to bed tonight, I know I can tell myself I accomplished those 4 things.

How do you motivate yourself when you just can't get moving?  Are you willing to share?

Daily Prayer and Meditation Guides

Recently I have been thinking seriously about daily readers that have influenced my journey. I want my children to know about these books. They may never read them, but somehow it is important to me that I create a record of things like this.

I picked three that have been most important - Daily Word, Simple Abundance and Pocketful of Miracles. As I started making my Squidoo page about them, it seemed to take on a life of its own - and there were videos and prayer quotes and suggestions for gratitude lists.

It is a joy to make a site like that and I would love to share it with you. So do stop by and visit if you have a few minutes. I'd love to see you!

Daily Prayer and Meditation Guides

Thank you!

Joan

Rhema Marvanne

I wish I could make this video show for you here. I just cannot figure it out. but do take the time to click on the link and watch this amazing child sing! You will be glad you did!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pTRy07vCNY

Peter and Peeps

This man must be such a peaceful soul -- I just cannot imagine how he was still enough for the hummingbird to feed her baby in his hands !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7xBLvMIBZU&feature

Tate Family Reunion Parade

Last week was so exciting. My friend and co-host on Internet Radio arrived in South Carolina for the Tate Family Reunion and a trip to Seabrook Island!

Kate Loving Shenk aka Mukunda22 immediately jumped into all the activities of our wild and crazy weekend reunion. Our reunion includes singing, dancing, bingo and even our own little parade. This year we marched around the square in Pendleton SC. We dress in our family colors and parade with every bit of gusto we can create! It's always fun but I do think this year was the best ever!

Kate really enjoyed the alligators at Seabrook Island. And the birds, and a possum who greeted her just outside the screened porch! She even saw a dolphin stranding!

It was an exciting and fun week, and a joy to finally meet Kate after 3 years of internet friendship! Sister Nancy even made a little "Flat Stanley" look-alike for us. Her name is SquidLou. Do stop by and visit the SquidLou site on Squidoo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Magce6F70h8


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Boogie Woogie

FOR THOSE WHO DON'T REMEMBER, HERE IS HOW THE BOOGIE WOOGIE WAS DONE!

The male dancer is super . . . never moves his shoulders compared to what his feet and knees are doing. I love his pants!

This is a pianist from Switzerland who plays some of the best Boogie Woogie anywhere. He is so BIG over there, they hold a week- long Boogie Woogie contest every year and all the best players in the world are invited. In this video he is joined by 2 amazing dancers... The male dancer even has a haircut from the forties.

Stand by Me

One of the best videos I have ever seen! This one will lift your spirits for sure! Stand by Me -- Sung around the world!

Fun happy yodeling !

This is one of the happiest videos I have seen in a long time! What great fun! 12 year old girl on Britain's Got Talent! This one will make you smile all day!



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Personal Ceremonies and Celebrations

When was the last time you had a celebration or ceremony just for yourself? I have some ideas for you at this Squidoo lens - How to Create a Celebration for Yourself

What is your most recent accomplishment? Did you lose 5 pounds since Christmas? Create a ceremony to celebrate the event. It will help you to remember that you did it once, and you can do it again. What if you made yourself a certificate of accomplishment with a big gold star on it? You can do that on your computer. Hang it on your wall where you will see it often, and as you hang it, proclaim out loud, "Joan, I am so proud of you! You did it! Thank you for not eating that cake last Saturday, and walking every day, too! You are a true champion!" Or something like that! Reward yourself with tons of praise! And have some fun with it!

Now what will you celebrate next week?

The Lord's Prayer

This has to be one of the most powerful videos I have ever seen - Andrea Bocelli and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing The Lord's Prayer. Take a few moments today to join them.

Opera in the Marketplace

Again this week, I received a moment of joy in my email. Thank you, Marsha.

These events are important because they remind us to be joyful wherever we are -- and to be open to delightful surprises and enjoy life!

I hope this one also makes you smile today - and remember, wherever you go next week, watch for the joyful moments and relish them!

Opera singers disguised as shopkeepers were selling produce at various stalls last month at the central market in Valencia , Spain . Suddenly Verdi's Il Travatore started playing over the loudspeakers, and watch what happened.

What is your "one thing"

What is life all about? What is your life all about? Do you know yet?





PS Thank you Jeff Herring, for leading me to this video today!

Flying a Helicopter

My friend Janice just called! She piloted a helicopter for the first time today! Yippee!

She said, "I was proud of me for not backing out, I was proud that I breathed the whole time, and when he handed me the wheel, I did not panic. I didn't throw up either!"

A few years ago, Janice moved west to accept a new job. Not long after that, she bought her first house. In fact, her life since she moved to Oregon has been one victory after the other.

When she was here at Christmastime, she told me "I am going to learn to fly helicopters!" I laughed, "you probably will!"

And she is doing just that!

Why is all this female chatter worth writing about? It's all about taking a chance, learning something new, breaking out of your rut and making your own dreams come true. What would you like to do this year that you have only dreamed about in the past? Want to fly a helicopter? Ride an Elephant?

Whatever your dream, please go for it! I will be your cheerleader!

A friend reminded me once, "we are not going to graduate from life. We are not in school anymore. This is it!"

Now is the time to go for your dreams, take those classes, ride that elephant, fly that helicopter! Today!




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Sudden Joy

My friend Jeanie sent me the link to this moment of joy this morning!

As I watched, I was in awe. A sudden joyful moment of happy entertainment in the middle of a busy day!

Would you have stopped to watch?

I hope you smile as you watch this video and I hope you remember today to take the time to experience joy-- wherever it presents itself!




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The Ten Year Journal

My favorite journaling technique is the Ten Year Journal

Most of us have time to write 5 little lines every day -- and that is all that is required with the Ten year journal. To see how I use this journal, simply visit the link above.

Or go to Amazon now and check it out. This journal is a beautiful gift too. I have used it for wedding gift for senior couple and they love it. It's super for new moms, high school students, college students, and anybody who loves paper and pen!

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Moon Moo and You, The Collective Wisdom

Moon and Moo Invite You!

Every Tuesday night on Blog Radio, something a little bit magical happens! Joan Adams (joan4) and Kate Loving Shenk (mukunda22) host the Moon, Moo and You show at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The show is very casual and always fun and informative - and sometimes very deep and extremely wise. Past guests have included Todd Silva, the Secret Dollar Man http://www.squidoo.com/secretdollarman
Trapper Sherwood and Claus Jensen: The Sleep Secret
http://www.squidoo.com/trapperclausmoonmooyou
Velma Gallant: The Queen of Joy http://www.squidoo.com/queenofjoymoonmooyou
Pat O'Bryan: Your Portable Empire http://www.squidoo.com/PatOnMoonandMoo
Pat Hicks: The Indigenous Tree Guy http://www.squidoo.com/pathicksmoonmooyou
Amanda Goldston - Angels http://www.squidoo.com/amandaonmoonmooyou
Captain Rob - The Pirate Lifestyle http://www.squidoo.com/caprobmoonmooyou
Laura Whitelaw and Liz Lichti: The Way to Bliss Now
http://www.squidoo.com/waytoblissnow


The call-in number 347-205-9200. Press 1 on your dialpad to let Kate know you are waiting to talk!
(Turn down the volume on your computer when you are on the air with us. There is a little lag time between the computer and being "live" on the call.)
Just want to listen? Click on the link above and listen!
Want to chat with other listeners during the show? Click on "chat now" and you will be in the brand new chat room! Introduce yourself!

Check out Joan and Kate's main Web Page at Blog Talk Radio!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kate-loving-joan-adams

Download and listen to any of the archived shows on itunes or on
http://kateloving.podbean.com





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Wake up call!

We had a real wake up experience Thursday night. The television and the internet went out. Totally. Now we have had this happen before, but this outage lasted way past bedtime.

I really got a kick out of watching the two of us adjust to the change in our normal routine. First I made a list -- what can I accomplish without the internet?

We sorted hubby's golf balls, went through a stack of papers on the kitchen table, laughed at our misery and addiction to electronics and went to bed very early!

It was really such a strange feeling. I do not think I watch much television, but I do use it for background noise, I guess. We listened to the radio Thursday night!

When I woke up the next morning, I flipped the tv on first thing-- I never do that! But I had to know if we were reconnected to the world. With relief, I realized we were alive again.

I continue to ponder this event. What a shock! I had no idea I was so addicted! I was surprised at how quickly my "head noise" and "self talk" cleared. I think I will have more tv and internet vacations in the future! While it is nice to be connected to the world 24/7, it is also very nice to take a break and just be!

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See more potential in everyone you know,
This will help you both get into the flow.

Get around people that inspire you,
And say good bye to those that tire you.


Thank you, Andy Dooley! I received this wonderful art via e-mail this morning. Andy always sends such positive uplifting words and art -- and I have learned to depend on his beautiful work to inspire me.

To see more inspirational art, visit Andy at
http://andydooley.com
and while you are there, sign up for his super encouraging emails - always a boost!

Believe in Yourself

Our granddaughter was playing with her new birthday doll -- and I was sitting on the floor in her room, just watching, chatting, "being" whatever character she needed!

She asked, "Joan-Joan, do you want me to fix your hair in a ponytail?"
I said, "Oh, I think my hair is much too short for a ponytail!"
She replied, "Joan-Joan, if you want to try to something new, you have to believe in yourself!"

I was shocked - and of course, very pleased with her remark. It is a strong statement for a 7 year old! A very true statement, but very unusual for a little girl, I thought. Later, I asked her mom about it - "do you think she learned that from one of us, or is that school training?" We agreed that no matter where she learned that statement, or whether she understands it, we are delighted that she knows and believes those important words.

Besides grinning every time I think about this little event, I think there are some important lessons in it --
1. You never know what your child is hearing you say -- so be careful with those words!
2. Children understand much more than we think they do.
3. It's never too early to teach positive thought.

PS -- Yep! I ended up with a little 1" ponytail and butterfly baretts! I have never looked any more beautiful than I did at that moment, for sure! It sure felt pretty!



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Grandma Joys

We are having so much fun with the grandchildren this week. Both children play on a "coach-pitch" baseball team, so there were two of those games - and our granddaughter missed both games because she was in dress rehearsals for her ballet, Hansel and Gretel.

Last night we took Zachary to his game, then to a couple of innings at the Winthrop University baseball game, and then to dinner at our favorite spot, the Dutch Mill! What fun!

Little Jessica was in her first performance last night - the family is attending the Sunday afternoon performance - so last night, son Randy took her to perform. They called on the way home and she was so excited! Jessica is almost 7 years old and of course, her mommy had her all made up for the show. She said, "Joan-Joan, I look like a grown up!" lol I said, "do you think I would recognize you?" She said, "No, I am very grown up." Delightful! Last night she felt like a princess. Her mom had bought her a t-shirt from the ballet and had it folded on her pillow with a ribbon around it when she got home. And of course her good daddy had flowers for her at the end of the show!

I am always touched by the love that surrounds these two children - how they bless our lives, for sure -- but I think of children who never hear those positive words of love, who are never encouraged, supported in their interests or boosted along the way. I am thankful that our grandchildren are so blessed.

Do you know a child you could sincerely compliment this week? Please do. The child may be desperate for positive words -- and your words could make such a huge difference.

Every child is special and every child deserves our support!




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