Jack Canfield highly recommends it as well. (Jack is co-founder of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series) Click on “Grab a copy!” [...]]]> There is a fellow out there by the name of David Wood who is giving away a free book titled “Get Paid for Who You Are”.  It is  a well written, informative book.

Jack Canfield highly recommends it as well. (Jack is co-founder of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series) Click on “Grab a copy!” below if you would like to be a part of donating books for Charity while getting a copy for yourself. The goal is to reach 100,000 and as of this writing – 50, 210 books have been given.

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Carnie Wilson has had weight problems for a long time and has now reached out to Doctor Oz for help. He told her she had to change her eating habits, walk 10,000 steps a day and get [...]]]> And the winner is…..Doctor Oz! Hands down. Without a doubt. Why? Because he tells the truth. Carnie tells excuses.

Carnie Wilson has had weight problems for a long time and has now reached out to Doctor Oz for help. He told her she had to change her eating habits, walk 10,000 steps a day and get a buddy she could talk too. He hooked her up with a former food addict who recognizes every excuse and does not take it. She told Carnie that she is not carrying baby weight. The baby is born already. She overate and did not exercise.

This did not go over well with Carnie who told Doctor Oz that she did not like the ladies tone and wanted to work with someone else. That’s a stall tactic. She only lost 7 pounds in 6 weeks, does half of her steps required in a day and gets all her food brought in through a weight loss company in the States.

I like that Doctor Oz asked if she wanted to continue as she offered him up excuse after excuse. My favorite and which has caused me the most angst is not being able to cook for her family because she has an eighth month old child. Really? All he was asking her to do was cook on the weekends so that she can get a mastery over her problem and to prepare for the following week like many families do. He made her aware that she probably won’t be having food brought in for the rest of her life.

Here is my message for Carnie…things have been invented to hold babies so that you can do your household chores. Baby seats and highchairs for one, in close proximity to you and what you are doing. An other way I find most helpful is when the baby is having a nap, put together a slow cooker meal. Oh and here’s a good one – where’s your husband? Does he not share in parental duties?

I was a single parent for many years. I did not have anyone in the house helping me, as I’m sure she has assistants and nannies and she has a husband. We did not go hungry. Not being able to fix a meal did not even enter my mind.

There’s something more going on here with Carnie and I believe it to be psychological. As for myself, if this is getting me riled up, and it is, why is that? What am I making excuses about in my own life? Where am I holding myself back? We can thank Carnie for being brave enough to be honest and to be willing to exhaust all her excuses as Doctor Oz and Doctor Roizen will not put up with it.

Namaste,

Seann

There must be other people out there like me. Please let there be. I cannot be alone in this. When I was a teenager I clued into something about myself. I would go to the store and buy the exact same candy for a week, then the following week [...]]]> by:   Seann Vinyasa-Billson, BA

There must be other people out there like me. Please let there be. I cannot be alone in this. When I was a teenager I clued into something about myself. I would go to the store and buy the exact same candy for a week, then the following week I would try a different kind.

Don’t worry it wasn’t just candy.  I would then switch to cherry lip gloss, magazines and anything else that struck my fancy.  Happy ending, I stopped consuming the candy and switched to grapefruits everyday after school.

Back to the Candy…Gregg Braden is my candy of the week. In a good way. Just like the grapefruit, he is a healthy candy. He is a brilliant scientist, speaker and author who is easy to listen to and understand. Gregg offers some fascinating information. For example, how about his ‘Time code Calculator”? He advises not to start the process in the evening as it may keep you up all night.

“The Time Code Calculator is a user-friendly tool that gives us easy access to the patterns that unfold as nature’s cycles—the same patterns that govern much of the universe and life. It allows us to peer into the timeline of history in a way that mimics the vision of prophets and remote viewers in many respects.”

(Source: http://greggbraden.com)

Here is the direct link to his site that explains more about it:

Time Code Calculator

]]> http://whatilovetobuy.com/?feed=rss2&p=45 3 http://whatilovetobuy.com/?p=38 http://whatilovetobuy.com/?p=38#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:07:26 +0000 Namaste http://whatilovetobuy.com/?p=38 I discovered a program on TV called “Sunday Morning”. Yes, it airs on CBS Sunday mornings. This show is particularly interesting because it does not repeat itself continuously like other news/entertainment shows.

The show is informative and they get to the point quickly and move to the next story. Feb 28th, 2010 had them delving into [...]]]> I discovered a program on TV called “Sunday Morning”. Yes, it airs on CBS Sunday mornings. This show is particularly interesting because it does not repeat itself continuously like other news/entertainment shows.

The show is informative and they get to the point quickly and move to the next story. Feb 28th, 2010 had them delving into the lives of successful  Entrepreneurs.  Kathy Ireland (former swimsuit model) was highlighted.  Her company earns over a billion dollars a year selling a little bit of everything from crafts to what an entire house needs. Carpets, upholstery etc…

How about a social entrepreneur? You’ll find one in Blake Mycoskie. He sells shoes. Tom’s Shoes. For every pair sold, a pair is donated to someone in need. Brilliant idea and he is very successful. Here is a link to his website:

http://www.toms.com

In his most recent video (#5) he refers to how Einstein [...]]]> One of the most contagious laughs, and most enjoyable is the laugh that bubbles up from Mr. Les Brown. If you haven’t heard of him yet, you want too. He’s been on PBS, had a TV show and is a well known motivational public speaker.

In his most recent video (#5) he refers to how Einstein said that the “imagination is a preview of what is to come”.  He goes on to explain that everything that is accomplished is done twice. First in the invisible and then the physical.

I have subscribed to his Skype Videos and they are very informative and free.  Check out this link to sign up to receive his videos. http://lesbrownlaughs.com

Enjoy your day everyone. Laugh. It releases those good feeling endorphins and clears up your thinking.

Seann

It’s [...]]]> There is always someone at the workplace that seems to have their lips turned down. If you are away sick they do not speak to you or look at you when you get back. Normally this would make one feel worse. However, I have chosen to see it for what it is. Negativity and Judgment.

It’s funny how people can judge situations they know nothing about. You would think they would put their brains to better use or care about why you were really absent from your duties.

Dr. Wayne Dyer, author of Excuses Begone, has excellent advice for dealing with negative people and situations. Whatever it is that you are wanting, want it more for the other person. For example, I am wanting peace, love and positive camaraderie in the workplace with suspension of judgment. In following Dr. Dyer’s advice, I would then want all those things more for whom I see the perpetrator as being than I want it for myself.

To learn more about Wayne Dyer, here is his website: