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| What to Do When Preparing to Say…. “I Do!” The Peninsula Woman Jul – Aug 2007 |
Eight years ago I became an ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church. After I officiated my first wedding ceremony in May of 2001 I felt it an honor and a privilege to be able to conduct this sacred ceremony.
There are many different aspects of any wedding day and there are certainly many important thingsto consider, but in my experience what seems to be the most important aspect varies with every couple. Every wedding I have been to has been absolutely different. No wedding day is the same, and there is no such thing as a perfect day. There is YOUR day. YOUR perfect day, and your dream about what it can become.
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| How you can Change Your Bad Habits! The Peninsula Woman Nov – Dec 2006 |
The thought manifests as word, The word manifests as deed,
The deed develops into habit, And habit hardens into character.
So watch the thought and its ways with care, And let it spring from love
Born out of concern for all beings.
~Buddha
Just what makes a bad habit? Isn’t it usually something starts out helping you in some way? And then after some amount of time you notice it isn’t helping any longer? How to change a Habit?
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| The Wisdom of Obstacles The Peninsula Woman Sept – Oct 2006 |
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When I was a young girl, I remember pouting when I did not get my way. I wanted so much out of life and when I didn’t get what I wanted right away, I recall pushing my lower lip out, crossing my arms and sulking. It was not easy hearing the word — No! Well, as a result I have learned how important obstacles are.
What is an Obstacle and why do we need them?
An obstacle is something that obstructs or hinders any type of anticipated progress. An obstacle is something that needs to be overcome and moved through. We are a society that supports and rewards achievement and success. In order to feel that we have achieved, we must have an obstacle to overcome. Overcoming an obstacle builds character and integrity, qualities that are important in being an adult.
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| Who’s Your Daddy? The Peninsula Woman Jul – Aug 2006 |
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Perhaps one of the single most influential people in our lives is our father. Whether he is the best dad in the world, a great father, or completely absent, the effect our father’s presence (or lack of presence) he had on us is instrumental to our development.
Many of my clients reveal to me the intense frustration they had with their fathers. The fact is that not all fathers are there for their children. What can we do about this? Is there a solution to, “Who’s your Daddy?”
If your father showed up for you, then this article may not pertain to you. But if you experienced difficulty with your father please read on. I will start with the worse case scenario.
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| The Upside of Irritation The Peninsula Woman May – Jun 2006 |
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“I don’t have pet peeves,
I have whole kernels of irritation.”
~Whoopi Goldberg
Life is full of situations, events, and people that can be not only frustrating, but also downright irritating. It is easy to understand why there are so many people available to help us with conflict resolution. But what can we do to solve these issues from a more conscious perspective? How can we handle these difficult situations utilizing spiritual tools?
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| Happy Chinese New Year The Year of the Dog… The Peninsula Woman Mar – April 2006 | “A boy can learn a lot from dog: obedience, loyalty and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.” ~Robert Benchley |
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January 29, 2006 – February 17, 2007 Each year we celebrate an animal associated with the Chinese Astrological calendar. This calendar was originated in 2637 B.C. by Emperor Huang Ti. The ancient legend states that Lord Buddha summoned all the animals to come bid him farewell before he departed from the earth. Twelve animals showed up and he named a year for each animal in the order of its arrival. First came the Rat, then the Ox, the Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and finally the Boar. The animal that was ruling the year that you were born is said to have an influence over your life. This year is the year of the Dog!
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