The Purpose of Life and Change

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"Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." ~John F. Kennedy

"The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of life is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend. The beauty of life is to give. The joy of life is to love." ~William Arthur Ward 

Again... Life is a Process

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 Life is a Process.

We are a Process.

The Universe is a Process.

~Anne Wilson Schaef 

Life is a process
Of discomforts and pain
So learn to handle
It all with fain
And learn to unload
Your sigh and grief
Through a smiling face
And get some relief
And remember that bliss
Lies for you ahead
So have courage to listen
To what have been said
And learn more tricks
To enjoy your life
And search for happiness
Instead of strife. 

"Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through.  Where people fail is that they wish to elect a state and remain in it.  This is a kind of death." ~Anais Nin

Facing Our Fears

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“Each time we face our fears, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing.” ~www.thinkexist.com

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"Acknowledging and overcoming fear are important to personal growth. Fear is one of the basic emotions. Some say that fear and love, its opposite, are the only real emotions. Fear is a contracting emotion. When we feel it we draw into ourselves. If we give in to it or allow it to take over we limit our range of possibilities, we become less than we really are. It is one of the barriers to personal growth." ~www.personal-growth-poetry.com

So many times in my life I have allowed 'fear' to keep me in situations that were not good for me.  Fear of retaliation; Fear of being alone; Fear of what others' think; Fears for my children; and the most popular fear most of us have... the 'Fear of Change'.

Each and every time though, once I faced a fear and got the strength to take the first step in what was usually a major change in my life, I gained confidence and became stronger and stronger with each of the next steps.   Finally realizing the 'process' has helped me to 'take action' sooner, rather than later in the last few years. 

"Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood."~ Marie Curie

Fear of changes and the unknown are the primary characteristics of Asperger Syndrome.  In fact, those fears can and usually control the lives of someone with Aspergers.

Using what I learned, has allowed me to help my son overcome and deal with his fears, and the anxiety that goes with as well.  Most people don't even know he has A.S. anymore, because he has faced his fears and learned to deal with them also. 

What a 'major change' in both our lives!   

"The fears you don’t face control you. The fears you face, you move beyond." ~Dr. Wayne Dyer



Life is Moving and Changing

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"Change has a bad reputation in our society. But it isn't all bad — not by any means. In fact, change is necessary in life — to keep us moving ... to keep us growing ... to keep us interested . ... Imagine life without change. It would be static ... boring ... dull." ~Dr. Dennis O'Grady

Life is Moving and Changing

Life means constant change,

movements and heart beats range.

Face what comes, be flexible,

Live in peace and happiness if possible.

When you gripe and oppose,

Life still forces you down the road.

Relax; know that all works are for good,

Be wise, calm and watch your mood.

Realize that you cannot force others

to love or help you in your travels.

When you find true contentment

you'll be truly happy and independent.

Learn from the past, but have high hope

for a better tomorrow to develop.

Always be thankful, face what comes,

and your life will become adventuresome.

The real success in life is when you know

you are the one who attracts happiness or sorrow.

Learn to relax and know all works are for good,

When you believe, you'll never be misunderstood.

When you learn and accept the lessons,

life moves you forward.

With more wisdom,

Life will be joyful and complete.

When you know who you are... 

you will be fearless!

~ Author Unkown/Edited by Me

Every Monday Matters - Show Your Smile

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What is the Every Monday Matters program?

Monday used to be the least favorite day of the week, but that is changing. EMM is based on the idea that every Monday people can make a difference in their life and the lives of those around them. No matter how big or small the actions, they matter. And not only do people have the power to make change, they have a social responsibility to do so. Not out of guilt, but out of an appreciation for every living thing in the world. Together, each person can make a difference in the world and raise the collective consciousness, thereby creating a legacy worth participating in…one Monday at a time.

Here is an easy one to get you started:

SHOW YOUR SMILE!!!

FACTS:

- A smile is a universal expression of happiness and recognized as such by all cultures.

- A smiling person is judged to be more pleasant, attractive, sincere, sociable, and competent. Smiling is contagious.

- Happy people generally don’t get sick as often as people who are unhappy.

- Smiling or even seeing somebody smile releases endorphins that work in the brain to give an overall feeling of well-being.

- People are born with the ability to smile.

- Adults laugh approximately 15 times per day, while children laugh about 400 times a day.

- It takes only 17 muscles to smile, compared to 43 muscles to frown.

- Women smile more than men.

TAKE ACTION TODAY!

+ Smile at EVERYONE you see today.

+ Keep track of how many times you smile and laugh today.

If you are having trouble smiling, here are a few suggestions to help:

- Make faces at yourself in the mirror.

- Hug someone you care about.

- Visit a pet store.

+ At the end of your day of smiling, notice how you feel and whether people acted differently around you.

YOU MATTER!

Happiness leads to smiling, and smiling leads to happiness. Happiness is your natural immunity, having a profound, positive effect on your health and well-being. If you are happy, smile. If you aren’t happy, smile anyway. It will help you get there.
Learn more about the "Every Monday Matters" movement at: http://www.everymondaymatters.com/

Every Monday Matters is all about YOU. Remember, YOU have the power to make a difference. It all starts with YOU.