Monthly Archives: July 2009

You’re basically killing each other to see who’s got the better imaginary friend — Richard Jeni

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

I am a fervent reader of Christine Kane‘s blog. She started a reader’s poll which I thought was really funny: your imaginary childhood friend. It immediately sent me back to my childhood spent outdoors having all kinds of imaginary adventures … Continue reading →

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Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing — Mother Teresa

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

Join the smovement. It’s all about attitude & action.Mattering to the world all with a smile.SMILE AND MOVE

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Time is the one thing we cannot make more of.

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

Last year I posted Randy Pausch’s last lecture which had blown me away. This Carnegie Mellon speech of his was a response to that. Having only a few months left to live, he had to make sure that his time … Continue reading →

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An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one — Charles Horton Cooley

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

While I’m sitting in the sun on a camping in the Provence, I wanted to share with you a new painting I recently finished. As you may be able to tell, I am fascinated by aboriginal dot paintings. It takes … Continue reading →

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Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered through personal experience does not become a part of the moral tissue — Edith Wharton

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

A moving tribute to the vision of wisdom from some of the greatest minds of the 21st century.

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Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one — Hans Selye

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference.The little difference is attitude.The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.– W. Clement Stone Since I started the Uplevel Your Life program, I have … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Life a Drama-Free Zone – by Christine Kane

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

This week I am sharing with you an excellent post by Christine Kane. You can also check out the website of the Dramastoppers. One of the hardest things I ever had to admit was that I was a total drama … Continue reading →

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How a child deals with a heavy situation

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

My 7 year old niece and I were sitting in church for the very sad occasion of her cousin’s funeral. It was a sad occasion and things were taking very long. We were waiting for mass to start and she … Continue reading →

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