I Am Officially On Newcation!

I don't know about the rest of you but I personally have been spending WAY too much time listening, watching and reading the news. Let me first say that I do think it is important, to an extent, to be aware of what is going on in the world in which we live. That being said... I would now like to encourage you to take a news vacation... a newcation if you will.
It seems like no matter what station you are tuned into it is nothing but a constant beating over the head of BAD, DEPRESSING, FEARFUL news.
Between all the nonsense of the presidential campaign and the endless speculation about a global economic collapse... no WONDER everyone has been so cranky and on edge lately. I actually tried to have the guy at Starbucks today add some Xanax and Prozac to my soy latte... I am getting desperate! And then it occurred to me, when I am not listening to the news, I am in a pretty good mood. The sun has been shining, the leaves are starting to turn, there is a crisp chill in the air and the moon at night has been just out of conTROL gorgeous. THOSE things make me happy... the news...not so much.
There is really nothing we can do to control what happens in the world...but we CAN control what we let effect us. Spend the next couple of days paying attention to what makes you happy, go out and get some fresh air and let your dog go ahead and chew up the paper.
Recuerdos,
S.

You Are What You Eat!

I know we are ALL very busy people doing very important things...but here is why we need to spend a little more time on the things that really matter!

This falls under the LAUGH category!

Taking Ownership.

All the time I hear people complaining about things and situations in their life. Here's a thought.... do something about it or shut up! Sounds a little harsh doesn't it? But honestly, think about it for a minute, is complaining about it doing anything to actually fix or address the cause of your frustration? In short, the answer is no. To answer it a little more in depth... you are actually managing to draw your attention to it even more so that becomes ALL you notice. Then, to make matters even worse, did you even stop to think about the fact that the person you are complaining to didn't notice or doesn't care? So, by complaining about whatever it is...you are now making not only yourself miserable... you are most likely dragging at least one other person down with you.
Take Ownership! If you don't like the way something is...figure out what it is YOU can do to make it better. If you're complaining about something being dirty...grab a rag. If pollution is getting on your nerves...walk around the block and pick up some litter. If you are tired of being overweight and out of shape...change your eating habits and find a way to break at least one sweat a day!
Whatever it is...chances are there is SOMEthing you can do besides waste a bunch of energy complaining and making yourself and those around you miserable.
I guess basically, that little rant was what Gandhi meant when he said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
He just said it a little more tactfully.
Recuerdos,
S.