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I upgraded my sister site, which was https://joanszoneblogalicious@wordpress.com, (that wasn’t a mouthful), to:
https://joans-zone.com.
Give us a visit, won’t you?
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Joan about to run off the road! |
Patch, Patch, Patch!
Why is it?
Just when you think things are going to be
Rosy
Life sideswipes you, and throws you in the
Ditch!
I seem to spend
Half of my life patching things back
Together
The other half I spend worrying
About
Whether the patch will hold!
Oh, no!
Don’t tell me!
Is that another leak
I hear?
From Embracing Your Inner Cheerleader, by Joan Ellen Gage
Hi, I hope everyone is having a good day, no flat tires! May your blessings be bountiful and your cares be few.
Ciao!
Joan
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Can you see the real me? |
Acceptance
It’s the hardest thing a woman can do
To accept herself as she is, faults and all
And rise above Western civilizations’ criticism
Our society has created a model
That few can touch—
Ultra thin, flawless, plus giant breasts
Based on the “Barbie” doll figure
Women come in all shapes and sizes
Each perfect in their own way
Women must find their own exquisiteness
And embrace and love themselves
Their unique and wonderful selves!
From the book, A Redhead Looks at 60,
by Joan Ellen Gage
Joan’s tips for being present:
As usual, I struggle with staying in the now. My go to is to get outside with my dog. Watching her keeps me present and I realize how blessed I am to have this wonderful creature as my friend. If you don’t have a pet, maybe you can “borrow” one!
The second thing I do to stay present is to watch the sunset or sunrise. If you can’t watch a real one, watch one on the net. There are a lot of youtube videos, like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbaJ1SPjLnc
Namaste, y’all!
Joan
What’s not to love!
Rock the beat, and give your heart some tender loving care! Here is a link for a 5 minute meditation to open your heart from Louise Hay:
http://www.louisehay.com/powerful-5-minute-meditation-to-open-your-heart/
Have a wonderful Valentine’s “week!” Take a little time daily to love and treat yourself, you deserve it!
Namaste!
Joan
Here at the penultimate holiday of the western world and beyond, there is so much hype about peace and love, and traditional values. I feel there is actually very little peace and love given freely on our planet.
I am reminded of the words to John Lennon’s song, Imagine. I pray that we do not forget these words, and that someday they will be true. Please read them at the bottom of this post.
Peace on Earth to all!
Joan
Happy Halloween from your personal cheerleader!
BOO!