Hi all!
Wow. More than a month has gone by since I've posted. This term has been difficult. Immunology blows me away!
I would love to know how others are doing? There are a few of you in class with me but this term has not been one for reflection and bonding like last term. I miss it.
I think a lot of us are getting close to graduating. What are everyone's plans? I know we range in ages so I would love to hear what you're doing with your degrees.
Be well!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Immunology
OH MY GAWD!!!!
Has anyone out there taken this class? I'm drowning here and it's only the 2nd week.
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Has anyone out there taken this class? I'm drowning here and it's only the 2nd week.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Today, this moment, I am grateful.
Many years ago, it was my routine on the weekends, to drive to the town I currently reside, to walk on the beach. Every other weekend, my sister would come from Chicago and join me. We would walk and scour for rocks, glass, and other cool beach finds. It was our favorite thing to do together. She moved to Virginia some years back and I was in the habit of doing alone. In the last year, I have gotten out of the habit of doing 6:30 am walks because, well, I live here now and I can go any time I want to. :)
This last Monday, my sister and I decided to start walking together again. We leave our homes at the same time, I walk to my lake and she walks to hers. We meander and meet back at home base an hour later. Home base is our computers that supply out constant and daily interactions. I miss her presence but as I walk, I know she is with me.
We both feel better; mind, body, and spirit.
This last Monday, my sister and I decided to start walking together again. We leave our homes at the same time, I walk to my lake and she walks to hers. We meander and meet back at home base an hour later. Home base is our computers that supply out constant and daily interactions. I miss her presence but as I walk, I know she is with me.
We both feel better; mind, body, and spirit.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Approving of myself
Hmmm, I've seem to have written about this before. However, I've learned the card picks you and not the other way around. My favorite deck of cards, the Language of Letting Go, is today's source. It's about letting go of the need for approval by others. It's about knowing who you are and liking that person.
I believe sometimes it's difficult to let go of the need for approval from others or caring what others think. I also believe it gets easier to do as we grow older and more experienced. Personally, I gave up caring what other people think about me or my actions many moons ago. This comes with living a good life though. I think they go hand in hand. When I lied and lead a dishonest life, I felt the need to for constant approval by others. Now, I lead a good life, an honest and ethical one. My intended thoughts, words, and actions are good and healthy. There's no need for anyone to approve of anything because it's all good in the first place!
What are you intentions? Do they come from a good place? Are you true and good to yourself? What do you do to make sure your intentions are honorable?
Would love to know how anyone resolves those small conflicts that arise in life that may be questionable.
Be well and have fun!
I believe sometimes it's difficult to let go of the need for approval from others or caring what others think. I also believe it gets easier to do as we grow older and more experienced. Personally, I gave up caring what other people think about me or my actions many moons ago. This comes with living a good life though. I think they go hand in hand. When I lied and lead a dishonest life, I felt the need to for constant approval by others. Now, I lead a good life, an honest and ethical one. My intended thoughts, words, and actions are good and healthy. There's no need for anyone to approve of anything because it's all good in the first place!
What are you intentions? Do they come from a good place? Are you true and good to yourself? What do you do to make sure your intentions are honorable?
Would love to know how anyone resolves those small conflicts that arise in life that may be questionable.
Be well and have fun!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Happy Spring!!!
Yesterday was beautiful. My husband and I watched a storm over the lake. The light show was incredible. The appreciation of nature is an amazing characteristic to possess. Do you take the time to be still for a moment in nature?
Today's card, from Dr. Dyer, says to keep an open mind to everything yet attach to nothing. Fitting for me; I pulled it right after doing the subtle mind meditation. At the same time it also means to avoid being judgmental and to keep an open mind to the possibilities of the knowledge of others. I strive to practice this and yet it is often very easy and comfortable to fall into that idea of thinking what I know is true and what you know is not. I think we're all guilty of that once or twice in our lifetime. :)
However, in doing so, we're caught up in closing off learning and isn't that what life is all about? Sometimes, we have to jump out of our comfort zone and try something new. So, I'm going to practice intentional listening. See what I learn today from someones opinion or conversation. It's a big world out there and so much to learn.
One of the questions at my dinner table is "What did you learn new today?" I will challenge myself, and you, with that same question. What did you learn new today? It can be simple or intense. I'd love to hear about it.
Today's card, from Dr. Dyer, says to keep an open mind to everything yet attach to nothing. Fitting for me; I pulled it right after doing the subtle mind meditation. At the same time it also means to avoid being judgmental and to keep an open mind to the possibilities of the knowledge of others. I strive to practice this and yet it is often very easy and comfortable to fall into that idea of thinking what I know is true and what you know is not. I think we're all guilty of that once or twice in our lifetime. :)
However, in doing so, we're caught up in closing off learning and isn't that what life is all about? Sometimes, we have to jump out of our comfort zone and try something new. So, I'm going to practice intentional listening. See what I learn today from someones opinion or conversation. It's a big world out there and so much to learn.
One of the questions at my dinner table is "What did you learn new today?" I will challenge myself, and you, with that same question. What did you learn new today? It can be simple or intense. I'd love to hear about it.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Give up your personal history
(taken from Dr. Dyer's Success & Inner Peace deck)
Get out of the wake! Just like the trail a forward racing boat leaves in the water, our past is behind us. Are you caught in the wake of a turmoiled past? How can we get out of the wake and be open to the experiences in front of us; in the smooth, unrippled waters of tomorrow?
I'm letting go of the person I was in the past. I was not always a good person. I did things I am not proud of. However, this need not be who I am today. I have no regrets but I have learned from my mistakes and choose to go forward every day. I also am practicing forgiveness for those who cannot see how I have changed. They hold on to the past and their resentments toward me. I can no longer take the blame for causing those feelings. I will not be a part of their unhappiness.
Is there something you're holding on to limiting your experience? Name it. Write it down. Contemplate what it is that holds you? What do you gain from holding on to this thought? Now, imagine what life will be like when you let it go? What does that picture look like? Make it real. Get out that journal, that sketch pad, or collage it and hang it on the wall. Live in that vision and make it real.
(go on...do it!!! You've got 15 minutes in there to spare...I know you do!)
Get out of the wake! Just like the trail a forward racing boat leaves in the water, our past is behind us. Are you caught in the wake of a turmoiled past? How can we get out of the wake and be open to the experiences in front of us; in the smooth, unrippled waters of tomorrow?
I'm letting go of the person I was in the past. I was not always a good person. I did things I am not proud of. However, this need not be who I am today. I have no regrets but I have learned from my mistakes and choose to go forward every day. I also am practicing forgiveness for those who cannot see how I have changed. They hold on to the past and their resentments toward me. I can no longer take the blame for causing those feelings. I will not be a part of their unhappiness.
Is there something you're holding on to limiting your experience? Name it. Write it down. Contemplate what it is that holds you? What do you gain from holding on to this thought? Now, imagine what life will be like when you let it go? What does that picture look like? Make it real. Get out that journal, that sketch pad, or collage it and hang it on the wall. Live in that vision and make it real.
(go on...do it!!! You've got 15 minutes in there to spare...I know you do!)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Day one of the evolution of the blog
To be honest, I have no idea where this blog is going. There are so many things I want to talk about, so many interests, so many thoughts. I have not yet decided.
In the meantime, I thought the best place to start was just to start. So, here I am.
Today was the first day this year it really felt like spring. Sunshine, high of almost 60, and a storm slowing making its way here. Here is the southern most point of Lake Michigan. The place I call home and no matter where I lived (although I never got very far) this was always home.
I am Ellen, a beach bum. Walker of the beach, lover of rocks and sand. I hope to share a little bit of that in this blogging journey and take you with me toward whole health and happiness.
It's going to be fun!
In the meantime, I thought the best place to start was just to start. So, here I am.
Today was the first day this year it really felt like spring. Sunshine, high of almost 60, and a storm slowing making its way here. Here is the southern most point of Lake Michigan. The place I call home and no matter where I lived (although I never got very far) this was always home.
I am Ellen, a beach bum. Walker of the beach, lover of rocks and sand. I hope to share a little bit of that in this blogging journey and take you with me toward whole health and happiness.
It's going to be fun!
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