Find More Joy this Summer
I hope you are enjoying summer fun and spending quality time with family and friends. I love to do things that make me feel like a kid again. When school lets out for the summer, it feels like time for me to begin summer vacation as well. Do you feel that way? I remember going to the pool, eating frozen candy bars, hanging out with my girlfriends and dreaming about what I wanted to do when I grew up.
Even though I don’t sun bathe anymore, I still eat the occasional (non-frozen) candy bar, hang with my women friends and still dream almost every day about my future. Some things never change. I know that finding my balance and peace and joy are still tops on my to-do list.
How is your joy level measuring up these days? Are you happy with your life and all it has to offer? I want to tell you if you are not feeling joyful, do something about it right now. When you woke up this morning did you begin your day with thanks and appreciation for what you have and who you are? I just became a grandparent again for the 6th and 7th time, and all seven are granddaughters. What a blessing. They are identical twins but each is uniquely special with her own personality and temperament, and each already knows what makes her feel safe and secure. Remind yourself how special you are—and how unique—and that there is no one like you in the whole wide world.
What gives you joy? Is it a place, a person, an experience or something that you can smell, taste, and touch? If you have forgotten some of these things bring them to mind…..a walk on the beach, your friend’s great sense of humor, or the taste of those great chocolate chip cookies hot out of the oven. Remember and close your eyes and now all those experiences are yours and no one can take them away.
One of the guest authors I interviewed recently told me she makes sure that each person she works with has a plan to be empowered and full of promise. She helps women know they have the ability to create the world they want and deserve. “Deserve” is an important word that women need to understand. It means you have a right to have a life full of joy, happiness, and to feel safe and secure. Our goal for you is that you will find your joy. You deserve joy in your life. I hope these articles help you to find more joy, more tools to be at your best, to feel revived and excited about what is around the corner. We are here for you and our promise is to keep giving information that will help you live well, laugh often and love more.
~ Dr Nancy
Posted By: Maggie
Wednesday Jul-7 at 2:56 pm
Change the World
As a 13-year-old black belt martial artist, Dallas Jessup made a movie to help prevent young girls from being abducted and sexually assaulted.
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Wednesday Jun-30 at 12:11 pm
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Wednesday Jun-16 at 3:23 pm
I Have a Gun and I am Out of Estrogen….Are You Safe?
I recently purchased a handgun for personal protection. I have handled guns and have shot both shotguns and hand guns but never owned by own gun. It is a strange feeling to walk into gun store pick out the gun of my choice and within seconds be cleared and able to purchase and walk out of that store with a high powered handgun. I guess I am still wondering about it all. I know I am not going to go out and rob a bank or shoot my neighbor or get mad at my hubby and blow him away. I am not about to “make my day” as Clint Eastwood warned the bad guy when he played his famous character, Dirty Harry. I have a gun and yes I have been out of estrogen for many years. I will respect my gun and use it only if someone I love is threatened or I am personally in harms way. I will use it if I have to and that is why I bought it. I have learned since telling others about my recent purchase I am not alone. The number one purchaser of handgunsare women and they are packing. Many of them are buying guns and going out and getting a “cancealed weapons license”. This means they are able with this license to carry this weapon in their purse, brief case, backpack or carry with a shoulder harness on their bodies.
I must admit this is what I also am in the process of doing. I am planning on taking an all-day class which if I pass the exam will allow me to carry my weapon on my person. Wow, I have even looked at shoulder harnesses and clips that would attach to my belt. Women are taking their second amendment right to carry a firearm. I guess sooner of later many of us decide that is time to take the initiative to protect ourselves and those they love. I have fired it several times and each time I fire it I know this is serious business. I want to be comfortable and proficient with this gun. I have decided to also name her. Yes, she is a female. I have friend and her gun’s name is Molly. I think my gun should have a very strong, exotic name like Sonja , Silvia or Brandy. I will decide soon.
Have you thought about getting a gun to protect yourself? I will keep you posted on my progress and whether or not I get my concealed weapons license. I will be honest I have not done well with my target shooting so I need to practice a lot. I promise I will not forget the danger and safety needed when you have a gun in your home. It has a safety and when my kids or grand kids are around it will get locked up. It came with a very nice gun lock with a key and everything. I hope this story as “made your day” and you know you must learn to protect yourself and never find yourself a victim of a violent crime ever. Overall I think there are really good people in this world but there are also some really nasty characthers. Have a safe and great life.
Posted By: Dr. Nancy
Thursday Apr-29 at 5:34 pm
“Proving Them Wrong” a Great Motivator for Young Woman
We heard recently from a young woman named Tenisha Edwards who has a business making inspirational t-shirt for girls. This is her story:
“Back when I was just a young girl, I remember being taken away in the police car, my mother had been missing in action all night,” recalls Tenisha. “From that day on for a very long time, I felt I was born to win but left to lose in this thing called life. My journey of not feeling Loved and low self esteem began.
“My first foster home was a devastating experience, they always called my mother “crazy” and for a 9 year old girl, if mom is crazy then I must be crazy too. They always talked bad about me as if I was not even there, they laughed at me because I didn’t know how to put on a training bra at the age of nine. The other kids in the home got new clothes and I got hand me downs.
“The next foster home was absolutely unhealthy … my foster dad wanted to have sex with me and would peek in on me while I was taking a shower. He told me that I was lucky to even talk to a man like him and I remember thinking if that’s lucky, I don’t ever want anything to do with luck. He also told me that I was too dark and my hair was nappy and my nose was big … oh yeah, lets not forget That I would amount to “NOTHING” in my life.
“It was in that moment that I decided that even though my parents left me and no one wanted or loved me and everyone in my life at that time made sure I didn’t forget it, that I would “BREAK THROUGH” and do great things with my life.
“I have a line of inspirational t shirts. My mission is to Inspire Real Life success for girls. My passion for this came from my experience growing up in foster care from age 9 until I was 18 years old and having no positive role models in my own life.
“I want to help young girls live life with purpose, passion and positivity and to know that no matter where you come from success is achievable. I give a percentage of the proceeds to Girl Talk www.desiretoinspire.org. I have designed my shirts to inspire and lift the spirits of all who wear them, as well as those who see them. Our Inspirational Tees were created from our hearts to yours as a tribute to celebrating life, embracing change, taking risk, and experiencing peace and joy.
Naturally there is nothing more important for you to do than to be … There is nothing better you can be than you naturally … Inspiring Real Life Success for young girls!”
Tenisha
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