Thursday, January 28, 2010

Confidence

8:20 PM

This is from youareremarkable.wordpress.com. I honestly suggest that everyone check out this site. It is amazing!

what if you could buy self confidence in a jar. take twice a day, with a full glass of tea; do not take on an empty stomach. now this would not be self confidence in the form of mood elevating drugs or weight loss supplements. more of a jar, you could open up & it whispers beautiful things to you. confidence is such an alluring quality in creatures & really, everyone should feel confident. you’re alive, that makes you beautiful. everyone is beautiful. slight things make you beautiful. that speck of gold on your otherwise green eyes, that freckle the shape of maine, the gap in your teeth, the fullness of your body. everyone is beautiful. if this is true, why is it so impossible to feel sometimes? we sink our skin into bathtubs of luke warm water searching for our flaws. the superficial reason he/she might not fall in love with you. we don’t look within towards the passion in our blood- the things people will actually fall in love with. looks fade & anyone can fall in lust with a look. it’s trite but true that in the long run that is not what you want in a mate. you want someone who intrigues you, makes you a better person, someone who compliments your very existence. if self confidence could be purchased in a jar it might say your heart beats like a rabbit & you glow when you smile. it might say the way your brain works is extraordinary, you notice things everyone else is too busy to see. it might just whisper you’re breathing, you…are…alive.

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Getting Experimental?

7:33 PM

I'm going to start this experiment with my health. Whenever I think that I need a nap, I will do some yoga instead in order to try to increase my energy.

The idea for this experiment generated around the concept of people actually being more energetic after they exercise. My personal belief is that the energy they receive is from higher intake of oxygen and increased blood flow. I've actually experienced this happening before in my life. When I used to go workout in the gym every morning, I would have more energy throughout the day and would also sleep better in the afternoon.

I chose yoga because of its convenience as well as its effectiveness. I can do yoga whenever I want to. I don't have to wait for special gym hours or have any special equipment. It's a very flexible activity. On top of that yoga helps to strengthen and stretch your body while raising you heartbeat. While performing yoga, it is required to breathe deeply and thus increase oxygen intake. This all leads to a greater amount of energy with a less dependancy on naps.

I don't have a set routine, but I do know some specific exercises that I will pull from. I will definitely be doing sun salutations. They are one of the best ways to get a full body warm-up/workout in yoga. It uses all of the major muscles in the body, so every part is worked out. Also, I will most likely use the breath of fire. Its main function is to increase oxygen levels. The fire breath is the easiest thing to do and it can be done anywhere.

Wish me luck! I will keep posting updates on here on how well the outcome is turning out.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

From 'You Are Remarkable'

7:39 PM

you’re alive. your breath is warm, and there is blood pumping through your veins. you’re human. and you know what that means? you’re inherently flawed… and you know what? that’s fine. in fact, it’s more than fine. you know what it really means? you’re perfect. for all of your “flaws” that are all part of what makes you YOU, you are absolutely, undeniably perfect.

thank you for being you. just the way you are. you are a beautiful, beautiful bird. the most beautiful. and I will always be here to tell you so when you need to hear it most.

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Reflect, my child. Reflect

3:35 PM

Maybe it's because one of my good friends is always in a reflective, contemplative mood, but I've been reflecting a lot about pretty much everything. It actually helps quite a bit. Once you've sit down and realize what you've done wrong or right, it's easier to make adjustments to be better. Socrates once said, "the unexamined life is not worth living" (or something like that. Don't quote me on it because I didn't bother to look it up because I'm a bit lazy right now). For example,I've been extremely stressed lately. I've sat back and realized that is all my fault. I procrastinate and have horrible time management skills, so I end up stressing a bunches about something that could have been clearly prevented.

A good way to reflect is with a journal. At the top of the page start with "Yesterday" and from there talk about your entire day. If you get stuck just start another sentence with 'yesterday' and continue from there. Whenever I do this I notice a lot about my self that I would quickly bypass. I notice the little things that would have made my day run better or smoother. So, I suggest to you to reflect as way of improving yourself.

Love,
Leira Violet.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

In the words of the great Arnold Swarzzenagar (okay I don't know how to spell his name) "I'll Be Back"

3:34 PM

I know I haven't been on here for awhile, but I will be back in full swing with new template and everything. Hang on, I'm coming back (Nia).

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Note from the Universe

7:50 PM

Warming planet - check.
Species on brink of extinction - check.
Ice caps melting - check.
Economies in chaos - check.
You're "in the house" - the one and only.

Grab a seat. We're about to witness the most exciting comeback in history.

How do you always get these leading roles? 
    The Universe


www.tut.com

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Weekly Resolutions

9:03 PM

First of all, I would like to say that I do realize it is in the middle of the week and a little late for weekly resolutions. However, I do not care. I am writing my resolutions now.

Secondly, I will be changing the name, because I'm totally biting off of Gala and I don't like the thought of that. It will be the same in nature, but with a different name. I haven't thought of one yet. Until then, they will be called 'weekly resolutions'.

With that being said, I resolute to...
  • jog/walk everyday for 30 min
  • write every single appointment down
  • Be grateful every single day for at least 3 things

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