Friedman's Theory of Differentiated Leadership Made Simple

applies to life at home, in a community and at work. Fascinating!
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For Mom

we deserve it.....
find it here

and here

Custom Ornaments

here
perfect gift for your little one or a little one you know.

Tired Mommy

find it here.

Hope in a Hopeless Place!

We Need More Love....

Some Sparks For You

Mario

My Aunt Sylvia sent this to me from California. I'm sorry that I don't have the author yet but I'll try to get it. It's just a miraculous story.
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              Mario

 Father Boyle opened his talk with a story about Mario.

Of all the people with tattoos in the Home Boy Industries,

Mario had the most,  on arms legs, back, torso, only a small space was left open on his face

Ask anyone, though, who the kindest, most gentle, most loving person in place was

And all answers would be an easy, “Mario.”

 

Invited to speak at his Alma Mater, Gonzaga, in Washington State

Father Greg took Mario for his first plane ride

 

When they arrived to a schedule of not one, but countless speeches,

Father G told the young man he would be

on his own to speak in some of the classes

 

And so he shared his story

His mother had beaten him every day of his young life

With belts and hangers and all manner of objects

He wore three tee shirts to school each day to cover the blood her beatings left

His mother took him to an orphanage near Baja California and left him at the door.

It took his grandmother 3 months to find him there and rescue him,

She raised him after that.

In one of the classrooms, a member of the audience said

“You now have children of your own, what advice do you give to them?”

Struck dumb by the question he could not response for a time, then he said with some force,

“ I will tell them just not to be like me.” 

The audience went silent.  The woman who asked the question

 then said, pointing her finger at him

“Why shouldn’t they be like you, you are warm, and loving kind and generous, why shouldn’t they be just like you?” 

At that point the whole room rose as one and clapped and clapped and would not stop clapping as Mario just buried his face in his hands.

Father Boyle said the audience had moved at that moment from empathy to awe, and Mario was no longer the object of pity , but the subject of reverent admiration for the weight of what he had carried and survived.

Tears streaming down, Father G said, “This is all God asks of us, to reach a state of awe in the wonder of the sacred souls of the other. Quoting from the Book of Jeremiah, he concludes,

 “In this place of which you say, “It is a waste…there shall be heard again the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness… the voices of those who sing…”

(33:11) Your lives are not a waste.

Sleep Tips for You

Sleep tips for every day
Eat and drink for sleep. Connect the dots between what and when you eat and how well you sleep — sugar, caffeine, and alcohol may be factors to consider.
Adapt your routine. Set a reasonable bedtime, unplug before bed, and try exercising in the morning or at midday instead of in the evening.
Promote good sleep hygiene. Be sure your room is dark, quiet, and has comfortable bedding. Don’t allow electronics or digital clocks to “zap” you in the night.
Consider your stress and anxiety. The stress hormone cortisol is connected to our circadian rhythms. Supporting healthy cortisol balance and adrenal health may help to reset your sleep-wake cycle.

taken from women to women site: more great tips for pms, perimenopause, menopause here.

The "D" Word

Great article on depression and faith.  If we talk about it more with one another then perhaps our days won't seem so dark and lonely.
May you find joy today and know that you are loved.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/monica-a-coleman/losing-faith-finding-hope-a-journey-with-depression_b_1949021.html

Healing Oils!

This Monday...

Essential Oils with Ellie

Monday, October 15

1:00 - 2:00pm

Instructor: Ellie Taylor

Essential oils seem like such a sweet indulgence. They can smell so wonderful, it's easy to see how they can foster

relaxation, focus, and a feeling of well-being. But, can they do more?

Join Ellie Taylor and learn about the benefits of essential oils. Learn how oils can be used to enhance personal wellness, the home environment, meditation, and yoga. You will leave with an idea of which oils would be helpful to you, and how to best use them. There will be no asana, just experiencing, discussion, and information.

Fee: $16 or one class card punch.

Focus Yoga, Brookfield, IL

Call us at 708 471 0487

Bread For You

"Conversion is light renewed, love of God renewed. The convert is a [man or woman] who has died and has risen again."

- Rabbi Israel Zolli