Archive for November, 2008

The Antidote to Fear

Fear is at the bottom on this interesting time we’re going through with money, jobs and security. When the stockmarket crashes, the money goes to a few people who were lucky enough to get out in time. And now that money is sitting in bank accounts, or some other finanical investment. The money hasn’t disappeared off the face of the planet. It’s still here….it just isn’t circulating. Banks are not lending to other banks, and the people with the money are not circulating it. So we, the ones in the middle can’t get hold of it.

And at the bottom of all this is fear. Fear of losing money. Fear of losing jobs and fear of losing security, pensions, savings….fear of ending up in a cardboard box on a park bench with no money and no food.

The only way out of this mess is to give ourselves an antidote….and that is love. The oppositie of fear is love. It is written all through the bible and any other spiritual book, “fear not!” “Love yourself, love your neighbor, love your life.

So today, and throughout this season of thanksgiving, fear not. Love yourself, love your neighbor, friends, family, co-worker, customer, boss. Love the stranger on the street, in the store. Love is the antidote of fear, and it starts with each one of us. Rock N Roll Val & Jeff


Add comment November 25th, 2008

Never Give Up

If you have a dream, then dream on. I’ve come to the conclusion that the world is divided into people who have dreams, passions and goals, and those who do not. If you are reading this blog, then you are someone who has a dream, because you’re searching. Looking for answers–trying to make sense of this wierd and wonderful world.

What did you dream of when you were a child? What were your aspirations in school, in college? What brings a gleam to your eye? What do you enjoy talking about when you are at a party and find yourself talking to a stranger. What is it that makes you come alive?

Whatever it is, do a little of it every day. If it is writing, as it is for me, write just a little bit every day. If it is singing, sing every day in the shower, or in the car, or join a choir and sing with other people. Whatever it is that stirs your heart keep on doing it. It is vital to living a happy, joy filled life. Rock N Roll Val & Jeff

Add comment November 12th, 2008

Never Give Up

If you have a dream, then dream on. I’ve come to the conclusion that the world is divided into people who have dreams, passions and goals, and those who do not. If you are reading this blog, then you are someone who has a dream, because you’re searching. Looking for answers–trying to make sense of this wierd and wonderful world.

What did you dream of when you were a child? What were your aspirations in school, in college? What brings a gleam to your eye? What do you enjoy talking about when you are at a party and find yourself talking to a stranger. What is it that makes you come alive?

Whatever it is, do a little of it every day. If it is writing, as it is for me, write just a little bit every day. If it is singing, sing every day in the shower, or in the car, or join a choir and sing with other people. Whatever it is that stirs your heart keep on doing it. It is vital to living a happy, joy filled life. Rock N Roll Val & Jeff


Add comment November 12th, 2008

Pushing Through

I’ve had this really bad sore throat for a couple of days now. It’s hard to swallow and I feel like really sick. So it’s exactly the right time to write a motivational blog. Right?!

It’s great to be upbeat when eveything is going well, but when it itsn’t that’s the time you build your warrior strength. That’s the time when you get to build your ‘I can do this’ muscles.

I don’t really want to be sitting here writing this blog, because I don’t feel I have anything motivational to say. It feels like a kind of sham! Here I am feeling lousy and writing about how to be great.

I guess that’s it. Feel lousy and do it anyway. So for all of you out there who are feeling not so great, just know that ‘this too shall pass.’ The next moment is a better moment. Tomorrow is a better day, and now is a better now. And if any of that makes sense to you, then you are alredy doing really well. Rock N Roll Val & Jeff


Add comment November 11th, 2008

Exercise

Hey…I’m the first to admit that exercise is sometimes difficult. But once I get into the groove it’s the most amazing thing. It makes me feel good. I lose weight. I sleep better and my mood is elevated.

So, when Jeff and I went to the ‘Y’ this morning it was with a happy heart and a joyful step. It’s like this. If I don’t write a word, or make a call or do anthing else for the rest of the day….at least I’ve exercised.

Go for a walk, have a little run, lift some weights and you will feel better. Hey with the vote just around the corner….with a new president on the horizon it’s a great time to make a change in your own life. Rock N Roll Val & Jeff


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