Monday, November 28, 2011

8 of the World’s Healthiest Spices & Herbs You Should Be Eating

shine.yahoo.com/vitality/8-world-8217-healthiest-spices-38-herbs-eating-150600515.html



Ah yes another article about what we "should" be doing.  Naturally the rebellious side of me digs his heels and says...well I won't reprint that here but its not polite conversation.

Then again the thumb my nose attitude hasn't necessarily paid high dividends throughout my life so what’s the harm in listening to another point of view?  Nothing as near as I can tell

Everyone is allowed to have an opinion and as we know they are like...ummmmmm...noses we all have one ;)

Now that’s not to say that I must take what someone else says as gospel and run with it, there is nothing saying I even have to do anything with it all all really. I have just learned its important to keep an open mind and at least listen and after that I can make up my own mind.

I am often fond of saying take what you want and leave the rest and I do firmly believe in that, however the down side is if I am feeling particularly lazy or I don't want to do something I might be incline to leave a little bit more than I probably should *chuckles*  That’s life and how we learn, well its how I learn anyways I cannot speak for the rest of you.

Now that I have gotten the self-important talk out of the way onto the article.

Again I usually take "you must" or "you should" with a grain of salt but what the heck I haven't posted in a long time, yes I know some of you probably thought I fell off the face of the earth, I imagine some of you wished I had (sorry to disappoint you) :D  But I am back to entertain and amuse, cause havoc and start dialogue

The meat of this article is very interesting, it makes me wonder how much of this stuff really works and how I can find out.  The answer is very simple DO IT, that’s it just do it.  Now the trick is consistency, at least for me. 

Let’s say for instance that Ginger fights headaches * yes I know the article doesn't say that this is an example so get off my back :P * 

Now if I try ginger once and nothing happens, knowing me like I do I probably won't ever use ginger again for said remedy.  I do that with a lot of things in life, if a new exercise program doesn't make me drop weight after 20 minutes of using it then the hell with this it doesn't work *chuckles*  I suspect there are a few of my fellow sparkers out there who subscribe to this train of thought even if they do not realize it.

I guess if medication has taught me anything, especially with depression meds it’s that you have to keep using stuff even if you see no results in order for it to get built up and start doing its thing.

I am type 2 diabetic, it says cinnamon helps to fight and stabilize blood sugar, the only way I am going to know is if i try it and use it and not try it once and give up on it.  Some people say it works other say it doesnt.  I am going to have to decide for myself, however in order to make an informed decision I really need to give it a good go and use it for a while as well as track and keep notes otherwise how will I know if there are any results?

Anyways enjoy.  If you see something that peeks your curiosity by all means give it a shot! and let me know how it turns out

**Knowledge is Power**

Friday, November 18, 2011

Words of Encouragement.11.18.11


" Whenever you forgive, you are holding the key; it opens the door to let you be free! Life is so amazing!"
Written in 2011 by Mike Marino, Jr. --- Louisiana


" Wow, I wake to a new fresh day... A day that could be filled with promise and prosperity if I just open my eyes and make my heart receptive to the peace and joy and love that surround me.... A day that I will give more than take, smile more than frown, give compassion to the needy instead of gain of their weakness.... A day where opportunity lies in the wait, just waiting to be found.... A new day indeed..."
Copyright © 2010 Rich Barnes


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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Words.of.Encouragement.11.15.11


" Success is an oath that was taken at the altar of determination."
Written in 2011 by John Asiegbu --- United Kingdom


" Don't call it failures but rather call it change of plans..."
Written in 2011 by Roy Dela Calzada --- Texas



"Time, blessings and tragedy have the ability to change people. The wise ones make sure the change is for the better."
Written in 2011 by Robert Moore --- Massachusetts


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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Words of Encouragement.11.13.11


"Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is."
---Ernest Hemingway


"There are no extra pieces in the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill, and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle."

--- Deepak Chopra


"In each of us are places where we have never gone. Only by pressing the limits do we ever find them."
--- Dr. Joyce Brothers


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Friday, November 11, 2011

Words of Encouragement.11.11.11


" People will always throw stones in your successful path. Now it depends on you what you make of it, a wall or a bridge. Remember, you are the architect of your life."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Inspired One --- India


" We don't lose anything by smiling and inspiring someone; it brings light to life and joy to our hearts. We don't lose a thing by sharing; God will reward us more than we spent. We don't lose anything by loving; we will be loved more and most of all God will love us more. There is nothing greater than sharing a piece of your heart."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kiplimo Chemirmir --- Texas



" When you have love for yourself, it gives you the power and strength not to let yourself be taken down by anything or anyone."
Written in 2011 by Renee Scalfani --- Massachusetts


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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Words.of.Encouragement.11.9.11


" Without your involvement you can't succeed. With your involvement you can't fail."
Dr. Abdul Kalam --- Submitted by Jambunathan Iyer --- India


" A simple heart leads to simple life."
Written in 2011 by Jiten Soni --- India


" When you have love for yourself, it gives you the power and strength not to let yourself be taken down by anything or anyone."
Written in 2011 by Renee Scalfani --- Massachusetts


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Monday, November 7, 2011

Words of Encouragement.11.7.11


" Believe and you shall have it, dream and you shall live it. But all of these will not happen if you are sleeping."
Written in 2010 by Zakiyu Iddris Tandunayir --- Ghana


" The greatest battles of life are fought daily in the silent chambers of the soul."
Mamta Agrawal --- Submitted by Mayank Jaju --- India


October 31, 2011  
" When things seem to be falling apart, be strong and be courageous; that season will pass. Be patient; patience is the vital ingredient of success."
Written in 2011 by Celiwe Matamo --- South Africa


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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Words of Encouragement.11.6.11


"No man is ever whipped until he quits in his own mind."
--- Napoleon Hill


"One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar."
---Helen Keller


"What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it."
--- Hugh Mulligan

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Words.of.Encouragement.11.5.11


" We can achieve anything in life - the only limiting factors are in our own thoughts."
Author Unknown --- Thabo J. --- South Africa


" It is never too late to be what you want to be in life."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Timothy Igathe --- Kenya


" Today is the day to let go and release all the things that are causing you pain in your life and stopping you from moving forward! It's time to rise above anything that is bringing you down! You can and will make a difference in your life - only if you choose!"
Written in 2010 by Tanya Knight --- Florida

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