Monthly Archives: October 2008

To succeed you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you – Tony Dorsett

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

Hold on to what is good even if it is a handful of earth.Hold on to what you believe even if it is a tree which stands by itself.Hold on to what you must do even if it is a … Continue reading →

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Attitudes are contagious – is yours worth catching?

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

The Impact of Social Presence on Moment-to-Moment Evaluations – or why we prefer to watch television with other people. Why do we prefer to watch football or Dr House with our friends and family? Because of a phenomenon called ‘emotional … Continue reading →

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To laugh often and much… – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

Anticipating A Laugh Reduces Stress Hormones By seeking out positive experiences that make us laugh we can do a lot on our own to stay well Even though they have been well documented, the beneficial effects of laughter have not finished … Continue reading →

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In the end, the only heritage we have is our planet – Sebastiao Salgado

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

In the seas off Patagonia, right whales (so called because they were ‘right’ for hunting) gather to breed. Acclaimed photographer Sebastião Salgado, on the latest stage of his epic Genesis project, spent weeks in their company, and saw the ocean … Continue reading →

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Only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday.

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

Today’s Friday Fill-ins (#94): Follow the world in voting the US president. A book is something I always take with me on vacation. To achieve your goals, you must live them today. I have two beautiful sons is something I’d … Continue reading →

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Ask European leaders to dedicate funds to African agriculture.

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

Have you ever heard of ONE.ORG? If you are a U2 fan, I’m sure you have as Bono is its co-founder. Watch Bono’s appearance on CNN. I just signed a petition to support an innovative plan to use extra money … Continue reading →

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I photograph the things that I do not wish to paint, the things which already have an existence – Man Ray

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

I cannot say I agree with Man Ray. I like both photography and painting. And many of the pictures I take are taken because I’d love to be able to paint what I see. I love the way nature creates … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow looking for that pot of gold.

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

GOLD Trees of gold autumn still hold winter about to unfold Leaves of gold still taking hold shining brightly bold Sunlight of gold chasing the mold warmth to uphold Rays of gold expel the cold autumn to be cajoled (c) … Continue reading →

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Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. Nothing is that important – Natalie Goldberg

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Mindful Mimi

or STRESS AND THE EFFECTS OF CLUTTER We were on vacation last week. We took the kids to Disneyland Paris and then went on to Brittany where my other half took part in a sailing regatta. I had it all … Continue reading →

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