Resolutions for the new year

Like many I also have a New Years resolution, ok, more than one this year, but really I think my decisions for these resolutions sorta presented itself and made it easy for me to decide that was what I not only needed to do but wanted to do.

One of those resolutions is to eat healthier and do a little more exercise, I know right! But I had a routine checkup and blood work done and my cholesterol is up 20 points, now this could be because I had 2 inner ear infections and being stressed about the yearly pap, mammogram test but I would rather not take the chance of ending up on meds without at least bringing it down myself or trying to anyway. My doctor is the one that suggested this as well, I think she thinks the same that it has to do with stress and sickness. If I don’t do this and I have to take meds than I have nobody to blame but myself for being lazy, if I do all of this and still have to take meds well then that is more than likely genetic so we shall see.

The others mostly has to do with just learning new things and to write more. Again it will be up to me if I fail or succeed and how much I want it. It is really sad when people think that they can do nothing and everything will just fall into their lap and it doesn’t work that way really, you have to do some work.

 

Halloween

It is that time of year where the leaves turn colors, fall to the ground, cooler weather sets in and fall begins. The month of October is when most celebrate Halloween, some will do this with a party for adults and children, some will just put up decorations and take their children trick or treating and some will just hand out goodies to all the little ones on trick or treat night.

The history of Halloween can be found here at http://www.history.com/topics/halloween

Looking for some great recipes for every event www.yourlifemattersshow.com check it out!

 

People In Our Life

I always believe that there are people in our life for a reason, for some they are in our life to teach us lessons and be in our life for only a short time and then there are others who are in our life for a long time, those are the ones that I consider to be more than friends. I had a few days last week where I was really sad and as 1 person stated don’t let anyone put your light out, there was others that came to my side and lifted me up in my time of need. I won’t go into details just know that there is angels in the world you just have to be open to hear the message from the messenger or messengers.

I do want to share with you a song that was sent to me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T9rlABwuPU&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL16DF58832A72A367

Hope you enjoy this as much as I do, it relaxes me when I needed it most!

Appreciate What You Have, Including Yourself

Yesterday was just one of those days where I had so many things on my mind, I couldn’t focus on much, I finished the day and hoped that today would be better, well my morning didn’t start out that way, I found out that my little dog that I had at my mom’s house was killed by a motorcycle, she was a sweet little dog and will be missed, I know my mom hated to make that call. As my morning continued along with my many emotions I did contact the library in Osgood,  IN and confirmed that our paranormal group, Professional Paranormal Investigations, will in fact be doing a presentation October 22nd. My excitement was short-lived not because it was cancelled but because my mind was thinking of other things and I realized that even though I am always myself to people I was also doing things to make others happy instead of being true to myself and doing what makes me happy, including writing I hold back at times because of the fact that people judge others when they really don’t know them, I no longer will do that.

I talked yesterday on Facebook about people who keep people at a distance, I know someone like this and  it’s really sad because not only are they cheating loved ones out of love and affection but themself as well. Be aware that there may come a day where you want to be affectionate with someone who has been trying to be affectionate with you, because it’s when you decided you want to and they may just walk away because someone else has captured their heart and is giving them what they want. Appreciate and love what you have today it may be gone tomorrow.

One other thing that I have noticed is that people who say to their loved ones is that they get upset when you keep things to yourself and they say they want you to communicate with them but when you do and it’s about them they get mad and say you are insecure, personally I think it’s just the person is right about what they are feeling and the other person can’t handle the truth. If you are going to be in a relationship with someone make sure you are willing to accept the fact that neither one is perfect and instead of yelling or giving a time limit to talk about something actually listen and help solve the problem, be part of a solution not the problem.

My World Today: Mind and Spirit

As the month of October gets under way normally my days are wonderful, stress free and without worry for the most part, however things are a little crazy at the moment, people who I love and care about are not the people I thought they were. This makes me very sad.

Other than that there is still a lot of activity here in the house, shadows when there shouldn’t be, voices are heard next to where I am sleeping as clear as can be that is on the nights that I sleep, it seems a day or two after a night where I can’t sleep someone passes away, not someone who I know just someone who leaves this world. I think on the night that this happens I need to just wake completely up and just center myself and see what happens or light some candles, incense and just relax. I honestly believe my mind and spirit needs this desperately.

New Interviews

The day has been a very busy day getting interviews lined up for the new season, one of the topics this season will be adoption something we really haven’t covered yet. I think this is a very important topic that I know makes some uncomfortable but needs to be talked about. We will also have back on the show Bryan Cole, a great singer! Love his music!

One thing I wish we could do a show on is the negative affects of people causing drama, not sure about the rest of you so I can only speak for myself but even if the drama has nothing to do with me I still feel the effects of it, I don’t like that feeling at all. Be kind to yourself and others around you, make the day a good memory not a bad memory, your life will be better for it.

Singing, Wedding, Investigation and Writing

Well it has been a little while since I have done any kind of writing. Currently I am singing with the praise team at the church which I am very happy about, I hope to get my loud voice back but I know it takes time but hopefully will not have to wait to long for that to happen. I am signing with amazing people, they are so wonderful, they encourage me all the time and that is jut the greatest feeling in the world. Something I haven’t had to much of in my life.

It all started about a month ago I guess when our minister Mike was practicing with the praise team and he asked me if I knew the song they were singing, my answer sort of, he said either you do or you don’t, I did but not memorized which my original thought was that he wanted to know if I had it memorized! lol I went up to sing with them and of course I was nervous! I was more afraid of what he would say or think of my singing than I was anyone else at the time! lol I should know different with Mike! lol At the end I thanked him for letting me sing with them and he asked if I wanted to sing with them on Sunday, the answer yes! That was the greatest day for me. I had wanted to sing with them for a long time, but I thought Steve wanted me to stay back there with him and I knew I had to trust myself.

Sunday was wonderful as well! I was singing next to Chris, he has a beautiful voice and at one point he just smiled and I relaxed so much. Thank you Chris, I was nervous about singing next to him too! lol The wonderful ladies that I sing with all are awesome and have beautiful voices as well they also not only encourage me and give me strength but taught me how to breathe properly for singing. I love Wednesday nights when I get to sing with them and on Sunday as well. It is so nice to have great friends who are more than just great friends around you.

We are getting ready to start a new season of interviews which I am excited about! I have learned so much in the last year and healed so much in the last year it is amazing, it has been a lot of hard work but I am proud of the fact that some of bad things in life is replaced with good memories. I hope this year only gets better for us.

I still am not sure about trusting some people even those that I love dearly, they have hurt me badly before and I am afraid they will do it again but that is something to work on I guess.

Dee is helping me with writing things and I think the reason why it’s hard to write about things that happened to me is because I have dealt with those issues and they no longer bother me, if she was to read my journal she would see something different, that is where I do my screaming, tears flowing and the anger comes to surface, I write until all the hurt is gone and I can look at what happened, deal with it and toss it aside and heal and move forward. I have in fact had many authors say that is the best thing you can do. I agree with them!

Our daughter got married this month and I took her pictures for her and Steve did the video for her. She looked just like a princess but then she is always a princess to me! lol I am glad that she asked me to do that for her, it was the greatest gift for me to be able to do this for her.

We are back to doing investigations too! We have 2 already set up to go and we will also be doing a presentation in October to help others understand what is and what isn’t paranormal and how we do things. Should be interesting.

Show today on Your Life Matters!

To many people, you say the word Crow and they immediately think of a Black Crow. Well not today. Today we want you to think of the White Crow. In fact The White Crow Paranormal Magazine. It is the free paranormal magazine for everyone, created by everyone. Just imagine something as simple as a magazine helping to bring the paranormal community together simply through the sharing of words and ideas. Joining us today is editor and graphics layout designer Rachel Weinrich. Listen to this great interview with a great frined, Rachel Weinrich today at www.yourlifemattersshow.com and be sure to check out thier magazine as well.

Great Weather

We have finally had some great weather and like most I am definitely taking advantage of that, I have a to do list that seemed to be a mile long and not sure if it was ever going to get done but thankfully the weather is allowing me to get some done.

I hope to have most if not all done before Memorial day so that we can spend the weekend with family and friends. I have posted up a lot of new recipes and I hope to use some of those this year in our cookouts. Hope you will do the same!

Memorial Day

Not only do we celebrate Mother’s Day in the month of May but also Memorial day,  like many people we also celebrate this day with great food and great friends, some decorate and some do not, this year I hope to be able to add some decorations to make the day even more special.  I found this site that has decoration ideas and craft ideas http://www.bhg.com/holidays/july-4th/crafts/,  http://www.ehow.com/way_5250444_memorial-day-decoration-ideas.html, and for recipes check out www.yourlifemattersshow.com

Let’s also not forget all the men and women that died for our country! We will be honoring them that day as well, our community has a special service that we will be attending. If there isn’t one in your community maybe you should think of putting a service together to honor those men and women.

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

Author: ENTERED BY GLADYS WILLIAMS, WRITTEN BY TMP

They answered their country’s
call to arms,
into battle they did go,
Where their final destination was,
No one will ever know.

May their final resting place,
Under some unknown sod,
Be forever hallowed,
For it is known
only unto God.

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