Thoughts on Success

You heard it before haven't you? "Rome wasn't built in a day."

So is success. And everything else worthwhile.

If you read the biographies of the most successful people that ever lived, they will tell you that it was when their chips were down they discovered their personal breakthroughs.




They say, to experience real success you must experience failure first. It's the place we learn the steps, the curves and the concept of success and how to put it altogether in a consistent basis. And that only begins when we have the right attitude towards adversities, failures and disappointments.

It reveals to us who we really are, what we are made of.

When your chips are down - don't loose heart, get discouraged or worse - give up! And "don't play the BLAME game."

How we react, respond to adversities and how we bounce back is a major key component.




We have to be mentally fit and strong in order to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves and our future. They say in sports that "it's 80% mental and 20% physical." So it is in the "game of life."

Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.- Charles Reade

If we allow petty stuff, distractions, frustrations, personal dramas and setbacks no matter how small they are affect us, our journey becomes more challenging. Those "pebbles" on the road becomes huge boulders in our life even though in reality they are just that... "pebbles." We won't go nowhere with our careers, relationships and dreams...

So make a habit of deciding every day not to sweat on the small stuff. Because in reality, they are just that... "small stuff."

And if it so happens that you are having a major crisis, "hang in there." Keep in mind, that all events that happens to us, are there for a good reason. We might not understand them right away, see the value or fairness of what's going on. But know this - It's there to make us better, smarter, wiser.

Remember you are AWESOME! Don't short change yourself.

We are all here created equal. Uniquely gifted and blessed to make a positive impact to the people around us. Reaffirm your birth right because you are special. Created for a purpose by the Master Designer Himself. Focus on your strengths, your talents, your gifts and your goals.

Every day is beautiful... an opportunity....

Refuse to allow negativity in your life....

I understand that there will be times of mourning, of tears, sorrow and pain and loss... That's okay! It's normal to feel those emotions. That's just part of being human. Just don't stay there and dwell too long! It doesn't help. It never does.

The best way to bounce back when you fall from a horse is to pick yourself up and dust yourself off as the song goes... And QUICKLY ride on that horse again.

It's time to move on... Move forward! To harvest, cultivate, to explore new things, ideas and places... New relationships or rekindle some....

And today....

Is your time... to shine....

Focus on what's positive, empowering, energizing...
...not on the limitations , but the possibilities.

If you want better results, have a better attitude....

Reflections for Lent

Here are wonderful Lent reflections from God's Words from the Scriptures.

"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."
Ephesians 3:16-17

"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved."
- Ephesians 2:4-5

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16



The above passages from His Word tells us how enormous, immeasurable and infinite God's love for each of us is. He sent His Only Son who is sinless and blameless to die for you and for me. He loved us...

That much...

He also tells us that the ones who truly love Him, are the ones who obeys his commandments.

If you remember in the New Testament God said that He has a new commandment and that is this...

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34

He also said...

“If you love only those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." Luke 6:32-36

Where charity and love are found, there is God.

Let us fear and love Him, and love each other from the depths of our hearts. Let there be an end to bitterness and quarrels, an end to strife.

Because where charity and love are found, there is God.

Emily Bear on Ellen 5th appearance

She plays a song she originally wrote for the Children of Los Angeles. She wrote this for them and I quote, "that they may have many, many, many, tomorrows..." "And many, many, many, many, many, many wishes..."

She is simply amazing as her music. She performs this particular piece at the Ellen's Show.





Watch and enjoy...

Bicycle Dog Leads Conga Line

You'll love this one!

When one dog rides a bike other dogs get jealous, and what do jealous dogs do? Start a conga line.

Watch & enjoy.

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Grapefruit Benefits fights Many Major Diseases

Grapefruit Benefits in Assorted Diseases:

* Appetite Loss: Grapefruit works as an excellent appetizer as compared to any other drug. It is said that smell of the grapefruit reduces the feeling of hunger. This is the reason why people include grapefruit in their weight loss programs. High fiber contained by this fruit can satisfy hunger and thus, avoids any overeating temptation.

* Fever: The pulp or the juice of grapefruit provides assistance to the patient to recover easily from the fever. It reduces burning sensation that occurs during high temperature. It also cures several cases of cold and phenomena. Grapefruit juice, if combined with water, can quench the thirst.

* Fatigue: Grapefruit is beneficial in the treatment of fatigue. It helps you to dispel your fatigue and general tiredness caused due to the routine work. It can bring about a refreshing feeling in you when you drink equal amount of grapefruit juice and lemon juice.
* Influenza: Grapefruit is a valuable remedy for influenza as it helps to minimize acidity from the system. The bitter properties arising from an essence called 'maringin' in grapefruit tones up the system and the digestive swathe.

* Malaria: The juice or the fruit itself consists of valuable and natural 'quinine' which are advantageous for the treatment of malaria. The quinine can be easily extracted from the fruits by boiling a quarter of grapefruit and spraining the pulp.

* Acidity: The fresh grapefruit juice has alkaline reaction after digestion. The citric acid of the fruit is tarnished in the human body and thus, increases the effect of the alkalinity reaction after digestion. The juice extracted from the grapefruit is beneficial in preventing the acid formation and many other diseases that arise due to the presence of acidity in the body.

* Indigestion: Grapefruit is useful for solving the problem of indigestion. It is very light as compared to other food articles and thus, acts immediately on indigestion by easing the heat and irritation caused in the stomach. It improves the flow of digestive juices, thereby improving the digestive systems.

* Insomnia: A simple glass of grapefruit juice, if drunk before going to bed, can promote healthy and sweet sleep and thus, alleviates insomnia.

* Diabetes: A diabetic patient can safely eat a grapefruit. The consumption of this fruit can reduce the starches from the body. If a patient is diabetic, intake of grapefruit can facilitate you to fight with this health issue.

* Constipation: A glass full of fresh squeezed grapefruit in the morning is the best remedy to control the constipation. They result best in stimulating the colon and other parts of the body.

* Flatulence: 10 to 20 drops of grapefruit seeds in the juice, taken before the meals and three times a day, work as an appropriate pro-biotic and digestive enzyme.

* Urinary Disorders: Grapefruit juice is quite rich in potassium and vitamin C and thus, works as the best medicine in the case of scanty urination caused due to the liver, kidney or heart problems.

Personally, I have experienced the benefits of grapefruit. From weight loss, fatigue and constipation. I haven't been consuming grapefruit consistently. Only in the last 3 days I have been diligently eating 1 grapefruit a day. Believe me you can tell a big difference about your over all feeling and energy. I will give you an update in 30 days and tell you my progress.

They also say on the article it helps prevents heart disease, tumors and others. There's a link below for the full article.

Do you know what a Grapefruit looks like?

No ... that's not a grapefruit!!! LOL!






This is a grapefruit...

Please click on the link below for the rest of the article on the benefits of Grapefruit. The article is from OrganicFacts.net - Thank you!

Health Benefits of Grapefruit

Emily Bear: The Prodigy - plays 2 Classic Jazz pieces

I am beginning to be a fan of Emily Bear. The next piano prodigy.

In this video she plays 2 complex classic jazz pieces which makes it more impressive. Enjoy...



Quick Bio

Pianist and composer Emily Bear has only been playing piano for four years, but at just nine years old, her accomplishments are inspiring and her talent is breathtaking. Classical, jazz and boogie come naturally to her. She performs a large list of classics and standards, and also composes her own magical songs.

Emily was the youngest solo performer in the history of the Ravinia Festival, has performed with many well known musicians, appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" six times and performed at the White House. See Events for more info and Galleries for photos and videos.

Emily and her family are dedicated to using her talent to help and inspire others. Giving and charity are very important to Emily and a portion of the proceeds from all CD sales are donated to charity foundations such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Children's Hospital, among others.

Her latest CD "Hope" is now available in the Store.

Her first four CDs, "Five Years Wise", "The Love In Us", "Once Upon A Wish" and "Always True" are also available.

My Own Twist of a Great Ribeye Steak

If you love to eat steaks but wouldn't want to pay a hefty price of eating out. The good news is you can actually do it yourself in the privacy of your home.

It's really simple.

At the end of this article from ehow.com I will share with you my own twist that you will appreciate and enjoy. Your pallet and tummy will be so grateful :)

The Best Way to Cook a Ribeye Steak | eHow.com

Here's my twist:

4 cloves garlic
baby portobello and shitake mushrooms cut into slices.
3 tablespoons of Olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1/8 to 1/4 cup of Pinor Noir or Merlot wine (self preference)
Steamed asparagus, carrots and yellow zucchini

Use the drippings to saute the garlic medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. When garlic is light brown add all mushrooms and add the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add more pepper. When mushrooms are half cooked add red wine. Once deglazed add butter. Once butter is totally melted - you are done. DO NOT OVERCOOK the mushrooms.

Take out your steak(s) out of the oven and pour all the mushrooms and drippings over the steak(s). Or you can pour over on top of your steamed asparagus, carrots and yellow zucchini.

You also can make the gravy with the same process and ingredients.

BON APPETIT!