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Time management for peace
Published July 24, 2011 | 
One day
One task
One moment
One activity
Peace comes with taking things one at a time.
Toss out all the plans, all the multi-tasking, and bask in the simple oneness of being here in the now.
Here you are. Now. You’re not where you were three years ago or will be two months from now. You’re just here now.
If you just did one thing well today, you had a successful day.
I think to-do lists are fine time management tools. They work perfectly well if we create them in a way that there are just a few really important items on top and nothing more. That way when you have accomplished those important tasks you are freed up to enjoy your life. You may create a list for the next day but then stop. Your work is done. Do not worry about anything you did not get to today. Don’t even try to multi-task. I think multi-tasking is one of the biggest anxiety producers of this generation. Just don’t do it.
Time management for peace in a nutshell:
1. The night before or first thing in the morning, decide on the top three most important things you need to do for the day.
2. Write them down.
3. Do them. You may cross them off your list as you accomplish them.
4. Your work is done.
All you have is today. Do not stress about tomorrow, or the next day.
In peace,
Debra
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Here’s why I had a great night of sleep last night
Published July 21, 2011 | 
Like many of you, I am an ambitious, creative type of person. Ideas fascinate me. I am intellectually curious and always thinking about things and new ideas. This in itself is not a bad thing. However, where I get myself into trouble is when I either go into my past, project into the future with my thinking, or put so much on my plate that I end up overwhelming myself and my brain wants to explode or shut down. This is not the best recipe for a restful night of sleep.
The title of this post refers to the fact that I slept great last night. And I did! Here is why: I decided to give myself and my mind a break and just focus on The NOW. Very simple. I have this one moment. I don ‘t have to worry about what I need to accomplish this summer before the new school year begins. I don’t have to have the meaning of life all figured out. I don’t have to fret about the mistakes I’ve made or stressing about my mile long to do list….
I just have now, this moment. It can be used to do nothing (which is quite blissful when I permit myself to do nothing). Or, it can be used to do one thing: One task, One activity- not multiple tasks. This is very liberating. One day at a time and one step at a time thinking removes the enormous burden of thinking we have to have it all figured out (and not just this moment all figured out but the next five years or rest of our lives figured out- ugh! I get a headache thinking of that kind of pressure).
My bedside reading last night consisted of reading from the great classic, How To Stop Worrying And Start Living by Dale Carnegie.
I would like to share a few nuggets from Mr. Carnegie’s book with you:
1. “Shut the iron doors on the past and the future. Live in Day-tight compartments” (P.11)
2. “Think”, said Dante, “that this day will never dawn again” today is our most precious possession. It is our only sure possession.(P.10)
3. “Every day is a new life to a wise man” (P.8)
4. “One step enough for me”, taken from a church hymn (P.4)
5. “Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand” ~ Thomas Carlyle (P.1)
6. “Have no thought (anxiety) for the morrow” ~ Jesus (Pages1-2)
In Peace,
Debra
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Leave a commentTop Ten Ways To Make Friends On Twitter, One Tweet At A Time
Published July 17, 2011 | 
How to make friends on Twitter, one Tweet at a time:
1. Be present and engage: some automation is fine but people want to connect with you, a human.
2. Make people laugh
3. Share something personal about yourself
4. Celebrate in each others’ successes
5. Ask questions
6. Support each others’ challenges
7. Promote each others’ businesses, websites, blogs, organizations, causes, concerns, issues, etc.
8. Share quirky interesting things
9. Express appreciation frequently
10. Have fun! Your enthusiasm is contagious. Twitter is a blast! Who wouldn’t want to make friends from all around the world in real time?
Making friends on Twitter is really no different than nurturing friendships in other areas of your life. Basically, be a good friend yourself, and good friends will follow… ; )
If you haven’t Tweeted yet, come to join the fun. You will make friends. You can find me on Twitter as @WarmMilkJournal
Have a blessed day,
Debra
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Published July 6, 2011 | 
In the wonder of it all there is no time to be:
bored,
angry,
resentful,
or at loose ends.
For each day is what is given to us. We are here now and that is all we really have: NOW
So I suggest that NOW is the time to be:
thankful,
joyful,
playful,
and happy.
In Peace,
Debra
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Posted in creative writing, Depression, Happiness, Spirituality | appreciating life, being present, in the Now, not bored, thankful | Leave a commentAffirming yourself NOW: a journal writing exercise
Published June 26, 2011 | 
Sitting up straight, with journal close at hand, close your eyes for a moment…
Breathe…
When you are ready to, open your eyes and write a list of affirmative declarations in response to this question:
Who are you? Make it in present tense and own your declaration!
Do it NOW!
My journal entry this evening would look like this:
I Am
Whole, Now
Radiant, Now
Loved, Now
Successful, Now
Enough, Now
Your turn…
In Peace,
Debra
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Light and floating somewhere in the now: a verse for this evening
Published May 4, 2011 | 
A lightness of being
whether grounded or floating
airy and weightless
nothing too serious
impermanent but present-
this moment which is NOW.
If I give into just being here,
where will I go?
The thing is sometimes
the where is not as important
as the how.
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Listen, Just Listen
Published April 20, 2011 | 
When your heart is skipping a beat,
listen.
When your stomach is doing flip flops,
listen.
When you are not sleeping well at night,
listen.
When you are alone and it is quiet,
listen.
When you are outdoors and hear the sounds of wildlife,
listen.
When you are meditating and praying,
listen.
When your children are demanding your attention,
listen.
When your partner is talking,
listen.
When something jarring and unexpected happens (such as a car accident, illness, job loss, etc. )
listen.
When you are given a compliment,
listen.
When you hear music on the radio or in your mind,
listen.
When you hear laughter,
listen.
When your cat purrs at your side or on your lap,
listen.
Life is happening all around you.
listen.
Breathe deeply.
listen.
Just Listen.
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Posted in Affirmations, Bedtime/night verses, Meditations, Positive living, Spirituality | being aware, being present, calm, life, listening, meditation, peace | Leave a comment“Why worry?” A relaxed approach to life, The Mew Way
Published November 6, 2010 | 
No worries here!
Worry is not productive. It is a roadblock to our peace of mind. My cat Mew is a laid back kind of cat. Worry is just not in his vocabulary.
When worry is not driving your life, you are:
- present
- Enjoying the moment
- just being alive is good enough
- you are content with what you have
- you are calm and at peace
- you never lose any sleep
- you have energy when you need it or choose to use it
- you are basically a happy cat.
Thanks, Mew.
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A short memo of greetings to the new day
Published September 25, 2010 | 
I welcome you, new day, for you :
- are sweet
- are fresh
- represent new possibilities and experiences
- present an opportunity for me to release the past
- are what I have right NOW.
New day, I must say I am excited about you. Thanks for being here.
Debra : )
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Posted in Affirmations, anxiety, Self-empowerment, Spirituality | being in the now, being present, gratitude, new beginnings, prayer | Leave a commentLife is full of layers: Enjoy the peeling and unveiling of each one
Published August 3, 2010 | 
Life is truly to be savored. It is rich and textured with many layers: successes, lessons learned, relationships, milestones, years passing, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, hardships, blessings, adventures, and experiences.
The experience and peeling of each layer of life brings more depth, understanding, and dimension to life.
Layers: think flower petals, rich fudge torte cakes, earthy rocky canyons, flaky buttery croissants, onions, artichokes, and beautifully wrapped gifts with ribbons and bows to be untied and opened. That is what life is: richly textured layers that will be peeled and revealing the next layer when we are ready for it.
It is not a race. One wants to savor the layers. No hurry. Enjoy.
Debra : )
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