From the Quote of the Week Files; January 9, 2012

Hello and Welcome to the Quote of the Week, your weekly message from the universe. This week's quote is about TODAY! Enjoy
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"Nothing is worth more than this day."

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at, change."

Wayne Dyer
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About last week's Word for the Year Challenge....

A number of QofheW members emailed their words and here they are...

Prosperity
Transform
Gratitude
Grape Jelly ;-)
Compassion
Truth
Alive
Done (as in Get it Done)
Now
Cape Deim
Live
Forgive
Joy
Focus
Love
Grace

And a creative acroymn for 3 words ~ACT~ Authentic / Collaboration / Thankful

It is still not to late to choose your word(s)!
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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, January 2, 2011

"A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other."

Author Unknown

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The above quote on the difficulty of making New Year's Resolutions was sent in by QoftheW member Pat in 2008 and it made me think of the trouble I have had in keeping my well intentioned resolutions. Since then, thanks to a blog by Kristine Kane, I now choose a word(s) for the upcoming year that hopefully will inspire me on what I want "TO BE" as opposed to what I need "TO DO".

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By the way,my word for 2012 that I hope will guide, challenge and inspire me is "Grace." So my intention for 2012 is to keep the word Grace in mind when dealing with myself, people in my life as well as all the situations and decisions that I need to make in my life.

What about you? What will be your word(s)?

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A link to Kristine Kane's blog...

http://christinekane.com/blog/resolution-revolution-a-better-way-to-start-your-year/

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"We frail humans are at one time capable of the greatest good and, at the same time, capable of the greatest evil. Change will only come about when each of us takes up the daily struggle ourselves to be more forgiving, compassionate, loving, and above all joyful in the knowledge that, by some miracle of grace, we can change as those around us can change too."

Mairead Maguire

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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!!

From the Quote of the Week Files, December 27, 2011

Welcome to the Quote of the Week! Getting ready for the New Year is the theme of this week's quotes!! Enjoy and Happy New Year!!

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"Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past."

Henry Ward Beecher

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Two Recycled Quotes...

"The possibility of making this your best year ever exists in every moment, because having the best year of your life depends not on some outside accomplishment but on allowing the greatest expression of yourself to be unveiled. Having the best year of your life is about becoming the person you always wanted to be. It's about embracing a vision of yourself at your best and developing the qualities that will take you there."

Debbie Ford

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"If you think back and replay your year, if it doesn't bring you tears, either of joy or sadness, consider the year wasted."

John Cage, From the show Ally McBeal

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Wishing you a most beautiful year, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, December 19, 2011

Welcome to the Quote of the Week. Your presence, exactly as is at this very moment, is greatly appreciated. Come on in and enjoy today's quote!

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"Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever..."

Isak Dinesen
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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

Confucius
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And talk of Reflection, I just saw started my "Year in Review" to see if I made any progress this year and find what areas may need attention as I move forward in 2012 (still a lot of work to do ;-)). Below is a list of some questions for reflection for my "Year in Review" project. Just thought I would share!

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What occurred in my life this past year?
What were my main accomplishments and successes?
Based on what I learned last year, what am I committed to accomplishing this year and in the future?
Were there any breakthroughs?
What did I learn from my experiences last year?
What am I committed to accomplishing this year and in the future?
Who do I want thank for their support and love?
What was I excited about?
Where was I fearful?
To whom do I owe an apology?
What am I most proud of?
What am I least proud of?
What do I regret?
Do any of my relationships need special attention?
Are there things that could have been resolved that I have not allowed to be resolved?
What is still unfinished?
What is my main vision for 2012?
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Wishing you the most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, December 12, 2011

It is Quote of the Week time!!

Do you believe in magic? Well author Ronald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; James and the Giant Peach) thinks it is important! Enjoy!
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“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”

Roald Dahl
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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...

At the end of each year, I ask myself two questions:

1) What do I want to create in this New Year? And, perhaps even more importantly,

2) What do I want to let go of?

Patti Digh
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Check out Patti Digh's excellent blog, 37 days ( http://www.37days.com/ ) and her recent challenge regarding the above quotes/questions as we approach the end of 2011...

"As we end 2011 and begin 2012, what do you want/need to let go of and what do you want to create?"
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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, December 5, 2011

Serving the Psycho-Spiritual Needs of People on the Go Since 1984, we welcome you to the Quote of theWeek!
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"If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears."

Cesare Pavese
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Remember last week's quote? Remember last week's quote? ~ ("You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one." ~ Anonymous) Well this week's Recycled Quote of the Week Classic is a follow-up to that! Enjoy!

My Autobiography In Five Short Chapters

Chapter I

I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost... I am hopeless.
It isn't my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.

Chapter II

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don't see it.
I fall in again.
I can't believe I am in this same place.
But it isn't my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.

Chapter III

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it there.
I still fall in... it's a habit... but,
my eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.

Chapter IV

I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.

Chapter V

I walk down another street.

Portia Nelson
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Here's getting to Chapter 5 by stopping re-reading Chapters 1-4!
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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, November 28, 2011

Welcome to the Quote of the Week! Serving the Psycho-Spiritual Needs of People on the Go Since 1984!

This week's quote is about moving on and the recycled Quote of the Week is a reminder to take care ofyourself during the hectic holiday season!

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"You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one."

Anonymous
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And a Recycled Quote Classic for those who are getting ready for a busy Holiday Season....

"As the holidays approach, it's so essential to prepare yourself - body, mind and soul - for the faster pace ofthe coming weeks. This is the time to take extra special care. While you're giving to others, make this thetime to give to yourself as well."

Debbie Ford
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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, November 21, 2011

Good Morning, Good Evening, Good Middle of the Night or Good Afternoon! Welcome to the Quote of the Week. Happiness is the theme of this week's quotes! Enjoy!
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"The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things."

Henry Ward Beecher
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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...

"There are three components of happiness...

Pleasure- we all know about what feels good.
Engagement - the depth of involvement with one's family, work, romance and hobbies.
Meaning - using personal strengths to serve some larger end.

Of those three roads, pleasure is the least consequential. Engagement and meaning are much more important."

Martin Seligman
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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, November 14, 2011

This week a couple of quotes as we in America get ready for the Thanksgiving Holiday!. Enjoy!

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"There is always, always, always something to be thankful for."

Anonymous

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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...

"Gratitude encourages intuition and abundance. This week and every day be thankful for who and what is in your life — instead of complaining about what you don't have. Appreciate all the abundance and goodness that's around you, whether big or small. Be thankful for your health, children, sunny days, your garden, family, best friends, or even the person who let you jump ahead in line at the bank. The more joy you begin to notice and appreciate, the easier it is for your intuition to lead you to even more happiness and prosperity."

John Holland

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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, November 7, 2011

Smiling is the theme for the Quote this week!!! Remember, a smile is a curve that sets everything straight!! ;-)

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"The source of a true smile is an awakened mind.

Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness

and understanding."

Thich Nhat Hanh

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A Recycled a Quote of the Week Classic...

Smiling is infectious,

you catch it like the flu,

When someone smiled at me today,

I started smiling too.

I passed around the corner

and someone saw my grin

When he smiled I realized

I'd passed it on to him

I thought about that smile

then I realized its worth,

A single smile, just like mine

could travel round the earth.

So, if you feel a smile begin,

don't leave it undetected

Let's start an epidemic quick,

and get the world infected!

Anonymous

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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, October 31, 2011

And now it is time for the Quote of the Week! Enjoy

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"A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart."

Johann Von Goethe

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A Recycle Quote of the Week Classic...

"Understanding and Love are not two separate things, but just one. To develop understanding, you have to practice looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion. When you understand, you cannot help but love. And when you love, you naturally act in a way that can relieve the suffering of people."

Thich Nhat Hanh

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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, October 24, 2011

Hello and Welcome back to the Quote of the Week, your weekly spiritual snack for mind, body & soul. Today, two from the Buddha!! Enjoy!

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“Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.”

Buddha

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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...

"Let us rise up and be thankful,

for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little,

and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick,

and if we got sick, at least we didn't die;

so, let us all be thankful."

Buddha

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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!

From the Quote of the Week Files, October 17, 2011

Welcome.

Your presence, exactly as is at this very moment, is greatly appreciated.

Come on in and enjoy this week's quotes!!

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“Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.”

Elizabeth Bibesco

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A Recycled Quote of the Week Classic...

"There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life, happiness, freedom and peace of mind, are always attained by giving them to someone else."

Peyton Conway March

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Wishing you a most beautiful day, wherever this may find you!