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"Be the Change you wish to see in the World" ~ Gandhi

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Decided to go with a new design for the website. Looks clean and sleek, don’t ya think? Well I hope you enjoy the new look! I think I’m gonna stick to this one for awhile.

Also, a BRAND NEW addition to ThisIsMyGeneration.com. We now have an online store section powered by trusty Amazon! The products/merchandise are things like various books and movies recommended by ThisIsMyGeneration.com! It’s a really short list as of now…but it will grow. And I’ll do some product reviews on my take of those products and WHY I shall recommend them to you, my lovely audience (currently…very small)… so CHECK it OUT!

Another great addition to the website is a new feature that is located at the top right corner of the blog. In the top row at the right corner, look for the two letters (AA) and click on it to change the font size–and symbol (<>) to change the page width– of the entire blog! Adjust it according to what’s comfortable for you for pleasant reading! Awesome, huh? Use it to your advantage people.

Anyways! Everyone have a great weekend! Stay UP and take on the world! And stay tuned as more interesting articles are coming! And to finally finish off with a quote from the one and only Bob Marley…

“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief, and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and LIVE” ~Bob Marley, 1945-1981

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BACK ONLINE!

EVERYONE! ThisIsMyGeneration.com is BACK ONLINE!

There were complications with the financial transactions for hosting this website. It took several weeks to get it back after much waiting for new debit card number. Long story short...lost debit card, cancelled card, automatic payment for hosting fails, website shutdown, waiting for new card. Apologies for the long wait. It shouldn't have been that long.

Let us continue with expanding our awareness and consciousness. Live our life up to its potential. New material soon to be added. Stay tuned.

Also. Any of you readers have any suggestions or a message to spread to this generation? Leave a comment so we can expand on the topic and discuss the matter.

Aloha. from Honolulu, Hawaii.

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SITE DOWN!

Currently having technical difficulties with the main website www.ThisIsMyGeneration.com. It will be back up as soon as it's ready to function again. The site is not shut down permanently. So don't panic. Just temporary problems that needs to get fixed.

Until then...Live life.

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Reblog if you smoke cigarettes.

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"There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor political, nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him that it is right." ~ Martin Luther King

Insight for the Week ~ 1/16/11 to 1/22/11

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"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." ~ Jimi Hendrix

Insight for the Week ~ 1/9/11 to 1/15/11

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Mind Map using your Brain

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Mind Mapping is an effective  method of taking notes using a diagram to organize and compile your data. It is a great way to keep track and manage your notes as your mind spills out creative ideas. The diagram is used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items connected to a centralized MAIN key word, concept, or idea. Starting from the center with the main focus, branch out from the core linking all train of thought and information to the central idea. The graph itself should look like a web, like the picture above, with every bit of information somehow link or associated to the main concept. A Mind Map is essentially a genius innovative thinking tool for the brain which reflects your thought processes and critical thinking visually portrayed externally onto a diagram. It allows room for creativity and freedom to flow freely because it is structured the way the brain works through imagination, association, and connection.

When there is a project coming up, or want to organize data to write an article, or simply just take notes for research...mind mapping will help you organize everything easily as it all comes to mind. It forces you to stay focused to the central idea and build around it rather than getting off topic which can lead you into the wrong direction.

BE CREATIVE! Don't limit yourself when it comes to mind mapping. It's your tool to mess around with and explore to do what works for you. Mind Map your life journey..Goals/Aspirations..To Do Lists..Projects/Activities...anything that requires thinking - contemplation, cognition, remembering, or creating.

You can make it simple and straightforward to the point. Or elaborate with intricate detail and artistic including images to represent concepts or categories. Be innovative and use your creative side when mind mapping.

You can simply just grab a piece of paper and pen and start by drawing a circle in the center. I recommend you get a large sheet pad that you can place on top of your desk. Another recommendation would be to use Mind Mapping Services found on the internet. There are many online mind mapping platforms available so find the one that works the best for you...however...there may be a charge for the services but there are some free ones available as well. The one I use is Mind Meister (www.mindmeister.com). I use the free one for now because it's all I need but you can pay for more features.

Mind Mapping is also a great communication tool for business growth, group projects and collaborative thinking. It helps people easily see the big picture of the entire project instantly and how everything is related to the main focus. It works great when your trying to get the message across to another person.

Below is an example of a Mind Map on Time Management just to give you an idea of what it looks like. Watch the video which explains more on mind mapping.

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All previous posts on this tumblr blog has been posts from the website www.ThisIsMyGeneration.com

Please visit the actual website and leave feedback! Looking forward to meeting all the new friends I make along the way!

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Insight for the Week ~ 1/2/11 to 1/8/11

                 This week's Insight will be on affirmations. Affirmations is a great technique for you to consciously be aware of self improvement. Every day you should say to yourself out loud these affirmations to be aware of good health, abundance, good relationships, and gratitude.

Affirmations

“Every cell in my body vibrates with energy and health.”

“I prosper wherever I turn and I know that I deserve prosperity of all kinds.”

“I attract only healthy relationships.”

“My body heals easily and quickly.”

“The more grateful I am, the more reasons I find to be grateful.”

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Insight for the Week ~ 12/26/10 to 1/1/11

               "One day at a time - this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone: and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be worth remembering."

~ Ida Scott Taylor 1820-1915, Author

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On Personal Development

Two Articles on Personal Development

"All of us were meant to be happy and successful. Life is more than a two week vacation once a year. It is, and can be, exactly what you want it to be. There are no limits except those you put on yourself." ~ Thomas D. Willhite

                              Ways To Improve Personal Development

Author: Drew Innes

The most common question we ask ourselves is why it is necessary to improve personal development? What implications does personal development have on us? Usually people often invest a great deal in developing their growth. This is mainly because of the simple fact that it can be valuable for just about every man or woman to improve personal development. Also, a properly developed and improved personality is synonymous to some positive impression from other people. You ought to know your personality. This really is one step to improve personal development.

It can be mentioned that realizing who you are is practically the same as understanding what your objective is. Of course this process cannot happen overnight, but when examining your character, focusing and feeling about whom you admire and what you like to be is a means of achieving these preferences. This is a process you need to undertake to improve personal development.

Look back and think of your past experiences, what lessons would you regard as optimistic about you? Do you have any regrets? If you do, then disregard these thoughts. It won't help you improve personal development. Think of the good experiences you have had, deliberate on the life lessons you have learned from these experiences and acknowledge the good things that came out of it. You need all these to improve personal development.

Another phase towards this goal would be to know which type of individuals you are compatible with. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, belongingness and love are some of the basic things an individual wants. It ought to be manifested through searching for which character can offer you a sense of belongingness in their presence. Realizing what you need in people is essential to earning your self-worth which will greatly affect your journey to improve personal development.

Once you have this realization, you will eventually be meeting your greater needs including self-actualization. To be able to improve personal development, you should always take into account who you wish to be with and work with.

The key to a happy and satisfying life is the ability to improve personal development that would lead to knowing yourself more.

Accomplishment isn't only measured by a person's achievements but through the overall image and feeling that remains with other people. We might mistakenly think that life poses plenty of problems, but a life lived with so much victory is also full of trials and challenges. Nevertheless if you are someone who can accomplish any goal by facing every single trouble in a method that you think is effective, then you are a flexible person. To improve personal development enables you to think of stress, criticisms and problems as blessings.

Once you improve personal development, you become a person who is willing to wait for the time when he gains respect from others. This can be accomplished by focusing on who and what you want. It is by knowing your vision for yourself deeply that can help you foresee what personal development can do for you. It's like asking yourself, 'What can I do for others, instead of what I can do for myself.' This means to say that great people are made, rather than born.

Being able to improve personal development is the beginning of everything, and every achievement and success is determined by how people overcome every challenge and obstacles while turning them all into something positive.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/self-help-articles/ways-to-improve-personal-development-3464119.html

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The Three Steps to Developing an Effective Personal Development Plan

Author:  Tom Miller

Effective personal development is the key to finding true self-reliance and control. From communicating with others at work, dealing with situations at home, and even mastering money, personal development is the greatest way to achieve satisfaction in your life. Regardless of your specific goal, whether it be seeking higher education or simply how to better mange your expenses for a brighter future, your personal development plan will help you discover exactly who you are in life and what you want out of your life. Discovering one's true self and learning how to use your natural talents and personal drives to accomplish your goal is a key component of any personal development plan.

The first step to personal development is accountability. You must first be held responsible for all your actions or inactions. You must step up and finally admit what it is that is holding you back from developing into the person you want to become. For those seeking better money management, admit your splurges, learn how to control or if possible, eliminate some of them altogether, and then you can accomplish a greater sense of satisfaction at the end of the month, instead of spending time on the phone, making arrangements with creditors because you've overspent your budget. Accountability is one of the toughest steps to an effective personal development plan. It requires that you be very honest with who you are and what you have been over the past years. It may be hard to thoroughly examine yourself in the necessary way, but once you have decided on your course of action, you will find it easier to address your situation and make the needed changes.

The second step to effective personal development is establishing a list of goals. You must figure out exactly where you want to be in life and when exactly do you plan to have it accomplished. The goal setting is the easiest part of personal development. It helps define what you want, where you will get it from, and when you plan to have it. You will already have found that you have created an introductory set of goals when you first started on your personal development strategy. Here is where you will go over your personal goals, eliminate the ones that will not help you meet your end goal, and keep the ones that will help you discover true personal satisfaction. After you have your goals, figure out which ones are short-term goals, or one to five year goals, and which are long term, five to ten year goals. This will aid in the creation of the specific patterns and habits you will have to alter to meet your goals.

The third step to personal development is choosing your course of action. This is the part where you actually strive to obtain your goals. This is the most difficult part of personal development. To satisfy your short-term goals, develop personal habits. For a financial goal, develop a savings pattern. For other goals, like perhaps trying to curse less or attend church more, develop habits that will aid in this goal. Develop a reward and punishment system for each goal. For long term goals, the approach is similar. Develop personal habits and patterns that will aid in the satisfaction of these goals as well. Most importantly, though, be patient and understand success will not come overnight and it will take time, practice, and dedication before you find yourself exactly where you plan to be.

Although personal development is one of the most sought after development plans, it is very stressful. Lifestyles and personal habits will need to be changed or eliminated. However in the end, you will find the greatest satisfaction in knowing you yourself, have accomplished exactly what you set out to do. That is a tremendous feeling and one well worth the effort.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/self-improvement-articles/the-three-steps-to-developing-an-effective-personal-development-plan-1373705.html

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The Philosophy of Liberty ~ based on the principle of self-ownership

         We need to change the way things are functioning for our society today. Our world is evolving rapidly, technology is advancing, and our current systems are outdated. We need to adapt to the changes and focus on the good and benefit of the People. Pursuit of happiness for our people. For us! For our generation today! I'm talking about my generation.

Choose you own goals based on your own values. Determine your own path and truly live your own LIFE. Take self ownership of your own life. No body owns your life, nor do you own another's life. Let us work together harmoniously and grow peacefully together as a developing generation. Let's create a truly free society with free choice that works mutually positive for everyone in the society. "It is not only the most practical and humanitarian foundation for human action, it is also the most ethical."

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the consent of the governed, -- That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

~ The Declaration of Independence

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2011~HAPPY NEW YEARS!~Value of Time - new year post from thisismygeneration.com

                   HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!!! Live it UP! Head up HIGH! Welcome the new year with high hopes and great energy! Good POSITIVE vibes for errbody!!

Here is a video on New Years 2011 fireworks around the world! Enjoy!

"Let every day be the first day of the rest of your life, but especially let today be a new beginning." ~ Jonathan Lockwood Hue

ThisIsMyGeneration.com wants to wish you a wonderful brand new YEAR! Fresh start, new beginning, clean slate. Let us take the new year HEAD ON with a positive attitude! The year 2010 has come and gone! The Holiday Season is already coming to an end as the year reaches its finish. Leaving December 2010 turning over to January, New Year's day marks the start of the twelve month calendar cycle. As we welcome the new year 2011, another year is added to our lifetime for each of us to experience the journey we go through as we grow and mature through time. Everyone has the same twelve months in a year, the same four weeks in a month, the same seven days in a week, and the same 24-hours in a day. Everyone has the same amount of time down to the very second. Unfortunately, not everyone sees the value in their time and not everyone uses their time wisely or efficiently. Time is infinite by nature and every passing moment cannot be taken back. It waits for nobody. Your time is so valuable in your life more than you think; even more so than money. Why? Because the more time you have for yourself is having more freedom with your life to do what you truly desire. Use your time wisely. Don't under estimate the power of time because people can easily become a slave for time. Find out how much your time is worth to you. Time is precious so don't let it go to waste. We only get one chance at this thing we call LIFE. Live it up to your potential and make the most out of it!

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Realize the value of time. Time in perspective.

Imagine there is a bank which credits your account each morning with $86,400, carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to keep no cash balance, and every evening cancels whatever part of the amount you had failed to use during the day.

What would you do?

Draw out every cent, of course!

Well, everyone has such a bank. It's name is time.

Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds.

Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose.

It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft.

Each day it opens a new account for you.

Each night it burns the records of the day.

If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours.

There is no going back. There is no drawing against the tomorrow.

You must live in the present on today's deposits.

Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness and success!

The clock is running. Make the most of today.

To realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.

To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.

To realize the value of ONE WEEK, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize the value of ONE HOUR, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize the value of ONE MINUTE, ask a person who missed the train.

To realize the value of ONE SECOND, ask a person who just avoided an accident.

To realize the value of ONE MILLISECOND, ask the person who won a silver medal in the Olympics.

Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time.

And remember, time waits for no one.

Yesterday is history.

Tomorrow is a mystery.

Today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.

Source: http://www.shurupov.ru/time/

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Gratitude Log ~ attitude of gratitude

    So in the Christmas posting, I briefly mentioned that every person needs to be grateful with their life. You must have the attitude of gratitude in order to appreciate the positive aspects of your life. People who practice gratitude on a daily basis are noticeably happier, healthier, and more effective in performance. Simple actions on gratitude will literally change your life. Live with an open heart and in positive spirit with pleasurable expectations. Although it may be simple, it is not easy to practice because all sorts of distractions and negative attitudes from our life background may get in the way. But all you really need to do is intend to make a commitment to do it. Once you are committed, things will look brighter in your life because the attitude of gratitude only generates positive feelings like love, compassion, and hope. There is no way negative feelings like anger and hate will arise. Gratitude is often overlooked by many people because we get too distracted with our personal lives. We are not focused in being aware of what we love. If we change that, we will lift our spirits.

Start small. Gradually work your way up to express more gratitude in all things in your life that you love. It's going to take some patience to make it work like a habit. But trust yourself that you can do it. Such a simple task in your life that it doesn't hurt to try. Do it for yourself. In the Christmas post, there was a link that lead you to an online community to express gratitude; like a Facebook for gratitude. It really is the "Happiest Place on the Internet." Everyone is truly positive on that social network platform its unreal. It is so easy to get started and start meeting encouraging helpful people. So to help you get started, here is the LINK once again ===>>> GratitudeLog.com <<<===

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion to clarity...Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." ~Melody Beattie

Consciously express gratitude and you will notice more peace, joy, and happiness in yourself. You will start to show signs of positivity and it will be contagious as others notice the change in you. All of a sudden, not only do you see that you are improving with yourself, but the world around you will seem brighter as well. You create the peace and happiness into your life by being grateful. Realize that the world doesn't dictate your life and happiness. YOU do. Focus on the good to feel abundance. Gratitude makes us whole.

So make it a habit. For those that want to start now to make it stick, commit to 21 days. Go big or go home! Right? Here is an article called "Gratitude Log 21 Days to More Abundance". Link: Gratitude Log 21 days to more abundance

You know the saying "It takes 21 Days to form a new habit." This article acts as a guide to get you started on a personal gratitude log daily for the first 21 days; then you continue on everyday as it should become a habit by then. For each day for 21 days, there is a statement of gratitude to start you off for you to list what you are grateful for in your life of that category for the day.

Below is the first daily 21 categories (you can also go to the article above) you should be grateful for in your life to get all your bases covered. That should help you get started then continue writing in your gratitude log everyday and start uplifting your life. Lift your spirits high and grow as a human being. Get yourself a journal and start with Day 1. For each day, list down what you are grateful for pertaining to the daily category. Start small and simple if you have to. If you don't want to use a journal or notebook, use Gratitudelog.com and express gratitude there!

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Day 1 THANKYOU for LIFE! With it's myriad of experiences, opportunities, pleasures, and pains - it is a joy to be here!!! To live and love, in and of itself, is wonderful! Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou! ___(List_things_you_are_grateful_for)___________________________________________________________

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Day 2 THANKYOU for the freedom to be ME! I have so many unique qualities. I know this world would be incomplete without my contributions. Let me be the first to give gratitude for who I am, the talents I've been blessed with and the ability to share them.

Day 3 THANKYOU for my relationships! My family, my friends and those I work with have all added to this day. What a joy to share my journey with others. I cannot imagine what it would be like to live in cave with no one else around. I'm so grateful I'm not alone in this world! Thankyou!

Day 4 THANKYOU for my mind. It's so incredible to be able to choose my thoughts. Thankyou for life being a reflection of them - even the subconscious ones I have yet to acknowledge. What a pleasure to choose what I want to concentrate on and to be able to focus on that which I want returned to me. Thankyou for the freedom of CHOICE!

Day 5 THANKYOU for my body - this vessel that houses my soul. The gift of sight allowed me to see so much as I looked at the outer glories of life! What a blessing to be able to listen to everything from the chorus of birds singing to the words of those I share life with. I could smell and taste and touch bringing ecstasy at every turn. Thankyou for all of my senses. They add intrigue and adventure to each and every day!

Day 6 THANKYOU for the earth and the streams and the skies! What glory to behold! Thankyou for the oceans and the rains as they cleanse and refresh, Thankyou for the trees and the plants that nourish our world. Thankyou for the balance I see in nature.

Day 7 THANKYOU for this place I call home. It offers not just a place to rest, but a place to express myself openly. Thankyou for sleep - a time I am free to live a thousand dreams and travel to wherever I want. Thankyou for energy and activity. Thankyou for all the moments I have to indulge in creativity and for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Day 8 THANKYOU for wealth and abundance! I have not found it in all areas of my life, but this is merely proof that there is always another step (or two or three) to take. None of us are perfect so I thank you for the people who've achieved success in the areas I want to learn about - they are truly inspiring! Thankyou too for my talents and the ability to share them where needed. Thankyou for allowing me to be of service.

Day 9 THANKYOU for what I value and believe! With time tested study, my certitude and conviction envelops me like a soft warm blanket of security. The assurance I know is thanks to YOUR guidance in making me learn from both science and religion so I fall neither into the pit of materialism, nor of superstition.

Day 10 THANKYOU for faith, without which I would be battered around like a ship without a rudder. Thankyou for trust so that I know there is a reason for everything! Thankyou for the truth I've come to realize as I look at myself and others with honesty. Thankyou for all of the differences so there is never a reason to be bored.

Day 11 I THANKYOU for my feelings! Although I know they can be as temperate as the wind, I recognize them as special and a blessing. To share and feel the connection with the people and everything I cherish is a gift of love! My feelings help me to recognize the next step possible in the enfoldment of my awareness and how I can correct or confirm my path! Thankyou!

Day 12 THANKYOU for all of the lessons life offers. With each, I get to see a broader perspective of everything. I'm learning to see the third side of each situation, rising above the natural tug of polarities! Everywhere I turn there is a chance to learn more, do mroe, and be more... Thankyou for this willingness to learn so that I don't have to stay "stuck" in that which brings me pain. Or even in that which brings me pleasure to know the difference between right and wrong.

Day 13 THANKYOU for my ability to remember treasured times! Thankyou for my imagination and willingness to see the new and exciting! Thankyou so much for guidance and helping me to understand Thy will in my silence. Thankyou for this very moment - my truest gift, it is like no other. Each changing moment allows me to flow and experience without simply repeating the static images that can imprison me.

Day 14 THANKYOU for this age of convenience! So many things that allow me the freedom to move beyond simple "survival". Thankyou for the choice of foods and the farmers that made it possible. Thankyou for every person and the occupation and talents they share. Thankyou for all the information at my fingertips and the ability to connect with anyone, anywhere, at any time.

Day 15 THANKYOU for the animals in the world. Pets depict such clear acceptance and loyalty. Thankyou for all the birds, bees, insects, and animals in the wild. They show me what minding my own business really is, taking only what they need for survival. They are good examples. I still wonder about the usefulness of mosquitoes, but alas, there must always be a degree of wonder. Thankyou for all the animals, and the wonder!

Day 16 THANKYOU for my own enthusiasm and acceptance. Thankyou for blessing me with compassion that I may walk a mile in another's shoes and understand them to be just as I am - with their own struggles, trials and tribulations. We all have to go through the experiences and lessons, but once learned comes compassion so I can empathize with other, and know they do the same for me...

Day 17 THANKYOU for the laws of the universe! To see cause and effect unfold with clarity, events connecting like invisible lines of a divine plan, brings harmony. The simplicity of the principles of life increases my appreciation and "attitude of gratitude". Flowing with the natural rhythm I am learning to have greater respect for everything - including myself. Thankyou for the clarity, simplicity, rhythm, respect and harmony.

Day 18 THANKYOU for all the beauty and joy this world offers! Everywhere I turn there is something else that is glorious and serene in it's splendor! The less rushed I become, the more time I have to "smell the roses." The more time I take, the more beauty and joy I see and feel. The more I see, the calmer I feel. Thankyou for peace.

Day 19 Thankyou for hope and the promise of visions becoming reality with focus. Thankyou for my patience and humility as I seek truth. Without patience for myself, I could not forgive...Without humility I would continue to be blinded by my ego and in constant comparison...Without focus I could not envision and feel my dreams, with their inherent ability to be actualized.

Day 20 THANKYOU for all the yesterdays, all the tomorrows, and all the todays I have to enjoy...In this moment, I thank you for the opportunity to be of thanks. With gratitude, my blessings seem to grow. As I give, allowing room for the new, I see all returned to me abundantly.

Day 21 Above all else God, thankyou for you! There are so many sparks of light emanating from you. I see you everywhere, in everyone, in everything! No matter what we call you, no matter where we are on our paths, You are there to remind us that we are all connected and that you love each and every spark! The universe is indeed "unfolding as it should." Thankyou for my part in it and the love that flows to and from me...

Source: Gratitude Log 21 days to more abundance

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"Gratitude should not be just a reaction to getting what you want, but an all-the-time gratitude, the kind where you notice the little things and where you constantly look for the good, even in unpleasant situations. Start bringing gratitude to your experiences, instead of waiting for a positive experience in order to feel grateful." ~Marelisa Fábrega

So there you have it. New years 2011 is just around the corner. Make this brand new year COUNT! Give gratitude habitually everyday to be thankful for what you already have and accomplished in life.

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Merry Christmas 2010! - Christmas post from Thisismygeneration.com

              It's already that time of year again to celebrate the holidays. The new year 2011 is just around the corner. Now it's almost the end of the year, so think back at 2010 and congratulate yourself for all the accomplishments and successes of the year. Don't worry if you haven't reached all your goals, or if alotta unfortunate events happened in the past 365 days. Being hard on yourself will not fix the situation. In fact, it'll make it worse. So don't dwell on the negative shiiiz and continue building your life. I know time flies...but when you create the experiences you desire...life has purpose. Always work towards building yourself and do what you love. As you may already know, stress kills. So just regain your composure, express gratitude of all your successes in 2010, and go from there with a positive attitude towards 2011. Gratitude is overlooked by many. My advice to you is to keep a Gratitude log and record everything you are grateful for. The universe will use its magnificent power to bring about more abundance in your life by expressing gratitude. Law of attraction, baby. So get a journal, or go to www.gratitudelog.com. The link will send you to an online social platform which primary purpose is to allow people to express gratitude to an online community. It's basically like a Facebook for Gratitude. It's the "Happiest Place on the Internet". Pretty awesome tool if you are an altruistic philanthropic benevolent good-willed type of person. I use Gratitudelog to list 5 daily things I'm grateful for. I haven't been writing in it every day, but I do when I remember to. Trying to make it a habit. So start yours today! Don't think twice. Everyone needs to be grateful.

"If you have lived, take thankfully the past" ~ John Dryden

"Gratitude is the best attitude" ~ author unknown

But the main reason for today's post is to wish EVERYONE a Beautiful Loving Merry CHRISTMAS!!!~ Everybody please spend time with the family and friends you care so much for. Express love and support for every relationship you have. Enjoy your time to share gifts and experiences with your loved ones. It's not everyday when you can be with your entire family to express joy for each other. And for those who are distant from their family, gather your friends and treat them as family, for being there for you when you needed support. Happy days create lasting memories. So Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays once again! Let's get ready for the new year to come!

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A poem – “Lost Generation” by Jonathon Reed

               Very inspiring palindrome [word or phrase that can be read both forward and backwards] made into a poem "Lost Generation" written by Jonathon Reed, a graduate in his twenties. As you begin reading the poem, the narrator illustrates the current generation having a hopeless future and the world is ugly by talking in a very pessimistic tone. When you turn on the news, most of the content is just bad news -- Wars, unemployment, environmental disasters, poor education, poverty, and bad news goes on and on. The lost generation is portrayed to be living the harsh life like the bad news given to the people in our mainstream news media throughout the depressing monologue. However, at the end, it directs you to reverse it. When read backwards, there is the totally opposite positive perspective which presents hope in our future through CHANGE. It's like a paradigm shift, a shift in mindset in the way you look at things. The poem has a great positive message and does a great job at showing how the way you look at things can change the view into a hopeful one. Very inspiring. Hope it encourages you to be a part of the good change of our generation for the better future.

"Be the Change you wish the see in the World." - Gandhi. <--- One of my all time favorite quotes.

Watch the video. You can also read the poem below.

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The Lost Generation Jonathan Reed I am part of a lost generation. And I refuse to believe that I can change the world. I realize this may be a shock, but "Happiness comes from within" Is a lie, and "Money will make me happy" So in thirty years, I will tell my children They are not the most important thing in my life. My employer will know that I have my priorities straight because Work Is more important than Family I tell you this: Once upon a time Families stayed together But this will not be true in my era. This is a quick fix society Experts tell me Thirty years from now, I will be celebrating the tenth anniversary of my divorce. I do not concede that I will live in a country of my own making. In the future, Environmental destruction will be the norm. No longer can it be said that My peers and I care about this Earth. It will be evident that My generation is apathetic and lethargic. It is foolish to presume that There is hope.

And all of this will come true unless we reverse it.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Generation_(poem)

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10 Reasons Why Having Sex is Good for Your Health

                                     Here are 10 REASONS (it's not like like u needed one) to have SEX a part of your life.

Just remember to what Chris Rock said tho.

"I have one piece of advice for you No matter what a stripper tells you There's no sex in the Champagne Room.. NONE! Oh there's CHAMPAGNE in the Champagne Room But you don't want champagne.. you want sex And there's NO sex.. in the Champagne Room"

So other than the Champagne Room, Your good to GO! Bom Chika Wow Wow!!!

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10 Reasons Why Having Sex Is Good For Your Health By Parul Tyagi

Paulo Coelho's book titled "Eleven Minutes" suggests that the "act of coming together" just takes about 2-3 minutes, while the remaining 9 minutes are no more than an attempt to reach the "crescendo" when a hormonal discharge provides ecstasy like none other! Scientists have often debated that sex is extremely beneficial for our health, but the lack of sex in good measures can have negative effects. On the other hand, too much sex can also be harmful; if you indulge in sex for more than 3 times a week, you are exposing yourself to the risk of a weaker immune system as well as vulnerability to infections...

1. The balance of your mental and emotional health is definitely influenced by sex. While abstinence often leads to anxiety or paranoia and even depression...having sex can cure cases of light depressions. After having exercised sex, the brain releases endorphins that decrease stress and induce a wonderful state of euphoria.

2. For all you women, having regular sex means freedom from expensive salon treatments. An excellent beauty treatment, having sex actually doubles the level of estrogen in women and makes their hair shine with brilliance while making their skin supple and softer.

3. And if you want to love longer, then look no further than your own bedroom. According to a research carried out at Queens University in Belfast, Ireland, having regular sex increases the lifespan in humans. It was found that out of the people of the same age and health, those who had more frequent orgasms faced 50% less death rate than who people who didn't have frequent orgasms.

4. Sex is an excellent deep-cleansing treatment as well. Since sex is a strenuous but enjoyable exercise, when you have sex the pores of your skin are cleansed leaving a brighter and glowing skin as well as decreasing the risk of developing dermatitis.

5. An inexpensive and pleasurable exercise, sex can make you lose weight. When you have sex after a candlelight romantic dinner, not only do you burn all the fat and carbohydrates you consumed, but you also stay healthy at no extra cost! Consider this: A single session of passionate, mind-blowing sex (even regular sex) can burn about 200 calories. This is equivalent to running for 15 minutes on a treadmill!

6. Ladies, if you like you man to have bulging biceps then have sex more often. Sex is a great way to strengthen muscles. Imagine the effort made by your man through those difficult pushes and flexions! Of course, it all depends on the stunts in your bed...but it's definitely better than running for miles on miles.

7. Did you know that the more active your sex life, the more attractive and irresistible you become for the opposite sex? Really! An active sex life means that your body gets into the habit of releasing more pheromones, chemicals that attract all those gorgeous, luscious women! No wonder Casanova was so popular!

8. Sex can sharpen your senses; especially enhance your sense of smell. After sex, prolactin is released that activates the stem cells in the brain to form new neurons in the olfactory bulb. This helps to improve your sense of smell.

9. A pain reliever, sex is TEN times more effective than painkillers such as Valium. Just before orgasm, the hormone oxytocin's level rises almost 5 times, leading to release of large amount of endorphins. Endorphins are natural painkillers and relieve you of pain, minor headaches, and migraines without any after effects. Next time your lady has a headache, treat her with a vigorous session of lovemaking rather than a Valium.

10. We all know that dentists' bills can blow you off, but nothing can blow you like a good, deep French kiss! The act of Kissing stimulates salivation, which helps clean food particles stuck between the teeth and lowers the acidity level in your mouth. This is the primary cause of tooth decay. So kiss all you want, after all it's a great excuse! So my dear friends, sex is not just good for the mind, the body, but the wallet as well!

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