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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 11:19 AM
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Spring arrives today! Post what you want to Renew in your life here:
I want to renew my commitment to health and well-being on ALL levels: Mind, Body, Spirit.

:bounce::woohoo: :bounce::woohoo: :bounce::woohoo: :bounce::woohoo: :bounce::woohoo: :bounce::woohoo: :bounce:

Happy Spring, everybody! May this season bring you lots of positive new changes. :loveya:
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 11:24 AM
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1. Me too on the health and well-being front
and it would be nice to find love.... (and not be too scared to pursue it).
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 11:41 AM
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4. Here's a great quote for you, and everyone, Miss Millie: I love this one.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, "who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?"
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are born to make manifest the glory of God that's within us.
It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone.
And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

~ Marianne Williamson (as quoted by Nelson Mandela in his 1994 Inaugural Speech)
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Katherine Brengle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 11:25 AM
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2. What a great idea! Hmm...
I love SPRING!

I want to renew my commitment to:

Living a cruelty-free, conscientious lifestyle
Living every moment
Letting go of stress and anger
Enjoying my family :)
Taking care of my body--especially by not smoking

:woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo:
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 11:43 AM
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5. Sounds great, Katie!
I think there is power simply in being clear about what you want to create. You've got some wonderful and postive goals.

:hug: Many blessings to you, my friend....
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RevCheesehead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 11:28 AM
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3. I've made a commitment to reclaim my life.
I'm gonna clean and re-order my home, unpack boxes that have sat in the garage for nearly 3 years, put up pictures, and make this place my home.

And, I will re-commit myself to telling people that I love them. Life is a precious gift, meant to be shared and enjoyed with everyone.

And, I'll bounce my boobies every chance I can, too! :bounce::bounce:


What a wonderful post, Shine! :hug::loveya:
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 11:45 AM
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6. LOL!
:rofl: You've got an excellent plan, Rev.

Life IS a joyous gift and I'm grateful for the gift of your friendship. :loveya:
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 11:56 AM
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7. I will renew my commitment to:
Doing what's best for all concerned while causing no harm.

Celebrating life and love everyday!


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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:06 PM
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8. Very nice, Joani. Sounds like a great plan.
I love your tree goddess, btw. :loveya:
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dolo amber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:09 PM
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9. Wow, I was just about to say
that freakin' tree thing is gonna give me nightmares. x(

:D
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:49 PM
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15. LOL! cuz your eye thing kinda freaks me out a bit.
heheh. It's all relative, eh? :7
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dolo amber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:12 PM
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20. They're supposed to be creepy!
When I first put them in there I started a thread asking if they were "too" creepy...I got several responses in the affirmative. But I love 'em, so I did it anyway. :D
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:37 PM
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14. I'm really doing pretty darned good this year.
I haven't broken my one New Year's resolution.
I've gotten some very good feedback on aromatherapy work over the past few years. *pats self on back*
I haven't broken any hearts or wrecked any friendships.
It looks as if my next 6 months of being an occasional gypsy will be possible.













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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:54 PM
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16. How cool that you do aromatherapy work. I'm not surprised that you're
into the healing arts, thru nature. I love to use my aromatherapy diffuser at home all the time. I love combining Orange and Rosemary. :thumbsup:...also, Rosewood and Chamomile. Ahhhhh.....In fact, maybe I'll go do that right now. :)

I'm excited and happy for you about your upcoming trip. What a great Life you have! :hug:
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In_The_Wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 04:05 PM
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34. Thank you Shine.
My life is worth all the effort it takes. :)



I wish happiness to all my friends! :loveya:

Walk in Light
Joani
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:12 PM
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10. My lawn
Hey, what's wrong with a man trying to attain the impossible?
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:55 PM
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17. Hey, whatever works, bud.
who am I to judge? :shrug:


:hi: Wishing you AND your lawn a Spring that flourishes!
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:59 PM
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18. I'm probably setting myself up for
disappointment, but since my retirement I had to find a hobby. Obsessing over the lawn is not that expensive, not that time consuming, and doesn't involve old girlfriends.
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:08 PM
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22. LOL! You're funny.
Hey, congrats on your retirement! :toast:

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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:21 PM
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27. Funny? Well looks aren't everything.
Yeah retirement isn't as bad as I thought. I was forced into retirement by an injury.
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:14 PM
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11. Please tell the weather that it is spring. The weather does not know.
I think this is the chilliest March I've experienced since moving here. I'm hoping for lovely, pleasantly warm weather before the hot stuff hits.

I'm constantly working on my efforts to renew myself, so now is as good a time as any to say so. :)
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:07 PM
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19. It is raining, dark and about 45 degrees as I type these words.
and I live in California!! :crazy:

Yes, we've had an abundance of rain here and I'm ready for some SUN, dammit!

The interesting irony of it being rainy and cold here on this, the first day of Spring, has not escaped me. To me it seems even more symbolic of the need to be clear in what one wants to create, while in the midst of circumstances that may APPEAR as if they do not "support" you. This is the time of the year, energetically, where we honor what our deepest intent is and how we want to grow.

Do you know what I mean? :shrug:

musings on a cold Spring morning....
:hi:



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JitterbugPerfume Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:15 PM
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12. I will commit to
just keep on keepin' on:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:


read good books

eat wholesome foods( stick to my diet)


exercise my mind , body, and spirit
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:09 PM
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23. Sounds like a great plan, JitterbugPerfume!
:thumbsup:
Happy Spring to you!
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lizziegrace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 12:29 PM
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13. March 29th
Edited on Mon Mar-20-06 12:31 PM by lizziegrace
My own "first day of Spring". I'm moving out of the community I've lived in for 12 years. I'm leaving a place that held so much promise when we moved here. Since then, I've gotten divorced, watched my daughter grow into a wonderful person and graduate from high school and dealt with many personal set-backs.

This is my time to begin again. What will the future bring? I have no idea. But I can't wait to find out!

:bounce:

On edit, hopefully this week will bring news of a permanent, full-time job with benefits. Keep me in your thoughts!

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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:10 PM
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24. I hope you get the job you want, lizziegrace!
I will hold good thoughts for you, as always....:hug:

Here's to positive new changes....onward and upward.... :toast:
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miss_american_pie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 01:37 PM
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21. Happy Spring!
I want to renew my commitment to giving of the abundance that has been given to me.

:)
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:11 PM
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25. How lovely, miss american pie.
what goes around, comes around...

:hug:
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Lavender Brown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:12 PM
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26. Today's the first day of Spring?
Crap.
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:21 PM
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28. Oh, do you need a hug today?
:hug:

I love Spring! :bounce: ...even though it's wet, rainy and cold here today, I'm still happy to remember the Light of the SUN.

Have faith, my friend, everything changes....
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Lavender Brown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:27 PM
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29. Oh... everything's fine
Though I'll take the hug. :hug: I'm just surprised at how the year is flying by so quickly.
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:45 PM
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31. Yeah, I hear that, gf
and the years fly by, too.

I'm turning 42 on Saturday! Wow.

:hi:
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Lavender Brown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:59 PM
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33. Now there's good reason to celebrate!
:party: :hi:
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alarimer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:34 PM
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30. I want to have more fun
I soend too much time cooped up in my apartment, never going anywhere or meeting anyone. Most of the time that's okay. I don't really like people much. But I am having a sort of spring fever I think. Certain itches that need scratching, if you catch my drift. I find that I really would like to meet someone nice, reasonably well-behaved (LOL) and just have fun.
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-20-06 03:47 PM
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32. LOL! "certain itches that need scratching"
sounds good, alarimer!

I hope you have lots and lots of FUN this Spring. :bounce:
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