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June 03

Paaa Dow.....And She's Back

Okay, I have been long gone. I had a little mental breakdown and had to be built back up! Sorry for being out of the picture for so long but I tell you my mother's death had a profound affect upon me, my life, my marriage and my relationship with my children. I was running around with a wonderful facade but falling apart inside. I never really greived because I was so freaking busy and had to keep up fronts. Oh well, all that came to a head in April and I got the help I needed. Anyway, to make a long story short, I some great tools and resources that have allowed me to make baby steps in the right direction mentally and physically!

Number one must read...."Mindfulness in Plain English" by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana - helps in all aspects of my life

Number two must read..."How To Practice The Way to a Meaningful Life" by his Holiness the Dalai Lama

Number three.....learn and practice meditation if only 10 - 20 minutes per day....clears the mind

Number four....TURN THE TV OFF....I repeat, turn off the tv....wastes time, unwanted garbage in the subconscious of the mind, read instead

Number five...All things in moderation......eating, clothing, and shelter. Scale it all back, tiny bits daily.....frees up the mind.

My favorite new quote to live by "CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND YOU CHANGE YOUR WORLD" ....Norman Vincent Peale on attitude

Practice kindness daily and bear minimum, bring no harm to others. Living like this will enhance your life tremendously and move your spirit graciously. I feel so much better about so much in my life. I am grateful for a wonderful husband, two beautiful, smart children and an abudnace of family, friends and a great job to boot.

I'll be in touch, this is only an extension of my daily journaling.

Peace and love,

Julie

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	Mariawrote: Julie, Glad to see you are back. Life is such a rollercoaster, isn't it? That meditation really helps! I notice when I can't focus on it as much and can't do Yoga as much, I feel like I'm falling apart more. So, hopefully that will help both of us! Keep keeping us posted! June 20
	DandDsmommiewrote: Hallelujah!! You are back! I was getting so worried about you! But then I know how busy life can get and that this "blogging" takes a backseat to life, right? I find it a great way to vent though. I totally understand what you said about the facade. My dear grandmother died 2 weeks ago and I was with her (along with family) and it is very difficult to even attempt to deal with. Although she was on hospice and was dying, I still can't accept her passing. So sister, I understand your pain and grief although the circumstances are different. I will pray for you and your family. I don't know you personally, the way you write shows a strong woman with values and greatness. I wish you the best! Eve June 17
	Olga Leonwrote: Hi Julie!!! I am impressed with the way you are focusing your life. Your point of view about the life serves as a model for me. In this moment, I am trying to make some changes in my life. I will try to follow your reflections!!! Thank you very much for sharing with us your comments, Hugs, Olga June 11
	Patty Fountainwrote: Hola Amiga, Sorry to hear about your mother. I am glad you are getting out of that state of mind you mentioned. Your family and God will definetely help you get you through it. Warmest regards Patricia in The Bahamas. June 4

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