Well, it’s here: 2011. Can you believe it. I am super-busy in January as my clients are looking for the edge on making certain that 2011 is more productive than 2010. Do you have a plan?
Here is my 5-Step plan for making 2011 your best year ever:
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December offers a myriad of events and complexities in our lives. It is a chocked full month. It is a time of year that also offers us some of life’s most rewarding opportunities and possibilities. The experiences we give and receive are usually a direct result of our ability to keep it simple and stay in balance. December is such an awesome time to attain your proper perspective and practice Being In The Moment!
As you develop your own philosophy of life that guides you through your days and that you share with your Family and Friends, here is a major portion of my formula that I would like to share with you. First, wake up Grateful(to be alive, be who you are, and have what you have)! Second, be Open(all is possible, each new day can be a better day and you can be a better person)! Third, Eckhart Tolle suggests in his writings that there are three modalities that you must possess to Be In The Moment. They are Acceptance(complete and total), Enjoyment, and Enthusiasm(literally meaning- thanking God for life). He further suggests that all else is Ego(to be eliminated). In addition, Eckhart advises that you vacate JAR(a short abbreviation a friend of mine created), which represents being judgemental, being attached, and being resistant. Fourth, and finally, we return to the beginning of our day when we first wake up, and after being Grateful and Open, we can reflect on the following thought from the Tao Te Ching by Lao-tzu — “Remind yourself daily that there is no way to happiness; rather, Happiness is the Way!”
Hoping all of you are In The Moment — In Your Moments of Your Life! Wishing all of you the Healthiest and Happiest of Holidays!
Thanks for sharing your time with me — till next time, stay “ZYKIS SAFE!”
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Segment 3 of 4 from Dan Lier‘s episode Raising Champions from this TV show YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL. America’s Coach Dan Lier shares his views on discipline and nutrition in the home.
Childhood Obesity Statistics
In 2004, there was a research report written about a study that lasted from 1999 to 2002 entitled “Prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents: United States” conducted by the CDC. According to that report “16 % children (over 9 million) 6-19 year olds are overweight or obese” this is three times what it was in 1980. In addition, this report brings out the fact that also during this same time period an additional 15% were “at risk of becoming overweight”.
Not only has this number tripled, but in the past three decades (according to this same study) obesity has “more than doubled” in both children and adolescents from ages 2-5 and also ages 12-19 while more than tripling in children between the ages of 6-11.
Not only is it what we have been feeding our kids and what they have demanded at times, but it is also the lack of exercise, not only in the schools, but also after school at home. You know the scenario, you’re sitting with your friend when her kids come home and they begin to fight over it. They are yelling and screaming, demanding that it is their turn to use whatever mechanical device may have just rolled off the shelves at the nearest store. These devices range from DVD players, to video games, to the latest video or other fantastic toy that has become number one on the ratings list.
We ourselves are at fault for what is happening to our children. Some of them are too young to even know better, so it is up to us to watch what our children are eating and how much exercise they are getting.
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It is somewhat ironic that on “Black Friday” I am writing about a “black subject” that is haunting for all responsible, caring and loving Parents. There seems to be a growing number of demented and despicable people that want to harm Children. It is impossible to fathom how a human being can possess the capacity to kidnap a Child. The entire rash of these Child abuse crimes make decent people feel nauseous and, to a certain degree, helpless. We cannot afford to accept a feeling of helplessness—this lack of confidence that we can do something to control this danger is inexcusable adult behavior! Parents and Authorities must be totally vigilant every moment!
The specific case that caused me to write this article is the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping that occurred in Utah some years ago. The television show that piqued my interest was Anderson Cooper’s 360(CNN) and his recent interview of John Walsh(noted Child Safety Activist). The details of this case sadly begin with a lack of a thorough investigation, by Elizabeth’s Parents(as well meaning as they were trying to be to a fellow human being), of a newly introduced individual(the eventual kidnapper) into their Children’s and Family’s lives. The lack of a complete profile was one of the unintentional factors that led to an unimaginable and tragic sequence of events — resulting in a nightmare living experience for, most of all, a beautiful young girl, Elizabeth Smart and her Family.
John Walsh went on to describe how Elizabeth’s Parents have been taking wonderful care of Elizabeth since her return by the Police. The Smarts have protected Elizabeth from the media and ensured her having the opportunity to heal. John also pointed out how well Elizabeth and her Parents had protected the prosecution of this case so justice could be done. This has not been the standard in most cases of this nature. Walsh further commented how impressed he was with Lois and Ed Smart. But, most of all, the knowledgeable Walsh saved his highest praise for Elizabeth . He described her as one of the most remarkable individuals he had ever known. He expressed his total admiration for her courage, her composure, her grace, her style, her patience and her ability to forgive(all concerned, including herself) and move forward.
John Walsh saved his harshest criticism for the selfish and self aggrandizing media. He told of the media’s complete disregard for the well being of any victim—of this victim! They only want to be first with a story, no matter what harm it may cause to an individual, a Family, or a prosecution.
Elizabeth Smart is the “silver lining’ in this story. She exhibits so many qualities, at such a young age, of a true hero. Elizabeth is a shining example of the best ingredients of the human spirit. We honor you, Elizabeth Smart, and wish you an ensuing life of health, happiness, and peace!
Thanks for sharing your time with me—till the next time, stay “ZYKIS SAFE!”
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It is a wonderful day to be alive — every day is a wonderful day to be alive!
The Art of Thanksgiving is Thanksliving. It is gratitude in action. It is applying Albert Schweitzer’s philosophy: “In gratitude for your own good fortune you must render in return some sacrifice of your life for other life.”
“It is thanking God(or being thankful-(mb)) for the gift of life by living it triumphantly.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for your talents and abilities by accepting them as obligations to be invested for the common good.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for all that men and women have done for you by doing things for others.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for opportunities by accepting them as a challenge to achievement.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for happiness by striving to make others happy.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for beauty by helping to make the world more beautiful.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for inspiration by trying to be an inspiration to others.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for health and strength by the care and reverence you show your body.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for the creative ideas that enrich life by adding your own creative contributions to human progress.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) for each new day by living it to the fullest.
It is thanking God(or being thankful) by giving hands, arms, legs, and voice to your thankful spirit.
It is adding to your prayers(thoughts(mb)) of thanksgiving, acts of thanksliving.”
Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Thanks for sharing your time with me — till next time. stay “ZYKIS SAFE!”
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