In high school my English teacher Mr Hiner was so different than the other teachers. It may have been the slight favoritism he gave me, or his happy eyes that smiled when he laughed softly. He was very kind, soft spoken and wise in his years. His last year before retirement was my last year in high school. On holidays he would give us a coloring page just like when we were in grade school. I use to color the most bizarre pictures for him, the most memorable picture was a Santa Claus that was colored like a rainbow he had candy cane cheeks. He always hung my pictures on the wall, a prize that not many people got more than once. Then later I asked him why he hung up my pictures so often, he was color blind and mine were the most different and he said he enjoyed them the most. Ticked, I continued to color crazy patterns on our holiday sheets.
In theatre we would get behind on projects, I had permission from him to leave class to help with the sets.There were a couple of kids who struggled with reading, I was allowed to read to them out in the hall. There was an understanding that my time could be used better elsewhere as long as the privilege didn't get abused. Toward the end I told him that shouldn't retire that we needed more teachers like him: Teachers who cared, who saw the bigger picture, and understood what learning was really about. A compliment never forgotten came from him ,"Tawnya, if there were more students like you, I wouldn't retire." He told me I was unique and gifted and I believed him.
How often do we hear from others or ourselves that there is greatness within? What is our subconscious telling us? What do others say that effect our moods? Do we look for the good in all circumstances? You cannot go far beyond the picture you have of yourself. Change your thought process. For one week only have positive things to think and say. You can't think good and bad all in the same thought process, so make sure it's GOOD. Do your best to find the best qualities of your spouse, children and friends? Be conscious of what you are telling others. Are you telling them that they always do this and that wrong or that you appreciate their efforts and find an understanding? Find what is special about those who surround you and treat them that way, Including Yourself!
"Make every thought, every fact, that comes into your mind, pay you a profit. Make it work and produce for you. Think of things not as they are but as they might be. Don't merely dream---create!" Maxwell Maltz
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Character
How is ones character created? What are the core ingredients of our inner self? Piece by piece over a life time of successes and failures we mold ourselves into what we hope is of value. There is no magic pill that "completes us" into super moms or wonder woman. And really when you peel back the layers ,who is there?
It's funny what staring into a mirror might do. Do you see the surface, like a blemish taking over your face? Or can you look deeper? Those eyes, what are they telling you? I've done this throughout my life's in different stages. It's hard at first but then you learn something within. Look at yourself and say three positive things that you like about you, while smiling. Look straight into your eyes and tell yourself what you want to become. When I was younger I liked me but lacked total love for my body( still struggle!). So I started to wink at myself in the mirror before I left the house, and say" Your a Hottie!" It helped my realize that it was important for me to find worth, to be confident in my skin. Find out who is staring back at you and give her that compliment you're always telling others!
" What happens to the quality of our lives when we value power over purpose; getting over giving; materialism over humanitarianism? There's no short answer, but if there were, it wouldn't be pretty. Forsaking our values has given birth to a crisis of epidemic proportions. The truth is, many of us have allowed materialistic values to take center stage and push moral values into the standing-room-only section. Today far too many children are being raised without a basic set of values... they will probably end up taking from, rather than contributing to, society. And when this happens we will all lose, because their gifts have never been harvested and shared with others." Brian Souza
It's funny what staring into a mirror might do. Do you see the surface, like a blemish taking over your face? Or can you look deeper? Those eyes, what are they telling you? I've done this throughout my life's in different stages. It's hard at first but then you learn something within. Look at yourself and say three positive things that you like about you, while smiling. Look straight into your eyes and tell yourself what you want to become. When I was younger I liked me but lacked total love for my body( still struggle!). So I started to wink at myself in the mirror before I left the house, and say" Your a Hottie!" It helped my realize that it was important for me to find worth, to be confident in my skin. Find out who is staring back at you and give her that compliment you're always telling others!
" What happens to the quality of our lives when we value power over purpose; getting over giving; materialism over humanitarianism? There's no short answer, but if there were, it wouldn't be pretty. Forsaking our values has given birth to a crisis of epidemic proportions. The truth is, many of us have allowed materialistic values to take center stage and push moral values into the standing-room-only section. Today far too many children are being raised without a basic set of values... they will probably end up taking from, rather than contributing to, society. And when this happens we will all lose, because their gifts have never been harvested and shared with others." Brian Souza
Sunday, July 11, 2010
10 Qualities of Happy Women
1. HAVING COURAGE
Happy women know that courage is standing tall and taking action even in fear.
2. KNOWING YOU CAN DO IT
Happy women know you can put one foot in front of the other and still push forward
3. BEING ACCOUNTABLE
Happy women know that admitting there is a problem is the first step to change.
4. BEING CENTERED
Happy women know that you can have it all, just not all at the same time.
5.SERVING THOSE AROUND YOU
Happy women know giving is a gift to you.
6. ALLOWING HAPPINESS IN LIFE
Happy women know there is meaning in life no matter what the circumstances are.
7. SEEING THE JOY IN LIFE
Happy women cherish moments , and participate in opportunities.
8.SHARING YOUR WISDOM
Happy women life is not without pitfalls but rather your response when the storm strikes.
9. BEING PROACTIVE
Happy women know that failure is not the end but just another beginning.
10. ENDURING THROUGH
Happy women persevere!
Some of these are from the book What Happy Women Know, and some I changed up a bit.
Happy women know that courage is standing tall and taking action even in fear.
2. KNOWING YOU CAN DO IT
Happy women know you can put one foot in front of the other and still push forward
3. BEING ACCOUNTABLE
Happy women know that admitting there is a problem is the first step to change.
4. BEING CENTERED
Happy women know that you can have it all, just not all at the same time.
5.SERVING THOSE AROUND YOU
Happy women know giving is a gift to you.
6. ALLOWING HAPPINESS IN LIFE
Happy women know there is meaning in life no matter what the circumstances are.
7. SEEING THE JOY IN LIFE
Happy women cherish moments , and participate in opportunities.
8.SHARING YOUR WISDOM
Happy women life is not without pitfalls but rather your response when the storm strikes.
9. BEING PROACTIVE
Happy women know that failure is not the end but just another beginning.
10. ENDURING THROUGH
Happy women persevere!
Some of these are from the book What Happy Women Know, and some I changed up a bit.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Belief
Do you remember when you found out something that you always believed in wasn't true! Feeling heart broken and in disbelief ,literally, the magic slips away.
When I was a teenager I had a discussion with someone about fireflies thinking they were fiction. Somewhere down the line I had categorized it with all the other mythical creatures that were not real. I couldn't believe it! Finding out was like winning a ticket to go to Willy Wonka's Factory, and my belief renewed.
A few years later I was back east in New York at a house in the middle of the woods. As was at a pool party, when the sun set I saw little glowing flickers in a distance. "Are those fireflies!?" I asked like a little kid wanting candy. "Ya, just wait til later, there will be a ton." one of my friends said. That night was amazing! Surrounded by fireflies whizzing my me I reached out to touch them. They were real!
Our beliefs are what we make them! Faith is what propels us. We choose ours dreams, or do they choose us? What is real depends on who you ask. So keep believing!:)
The Lighthouse by Shirley Mozelle
It's true that light
is the source,
a lamp inside
that lights the soul,
but it is the eye itself,
a focused lens,
that bends and shapes
and makes the beam.
When I was a teenager I had a discussion with someone about fireflies thinking they were fiction. Somewhere down the line I had categorized it with all the other mythical creatures that were not real. I couldn't believe it! Finding out was like winning a ticket to go to Willy Wonka's Factory, and my belief renewed.
A few years later I was back east in New York at a house in the middle of the woods. As was at a pool party, when the sun set I saw little glowing flickers in a distance. "Are those fireflies!?" I asked like a little kid wanting candy. "Ya, just wait til later, there will be a ton." one of my friends said. That night was amazing! Surrounded by fireflies whizzing my me I reached out to touch them. They were real!
Our beliefs are what we make them! Faith is what propels us. We choose ours dreams, or do they choose us? What is real depends on who you ask. So keep believing!:)
The Lighthouse by Shirley Mozelle
It's true that light
is the source,
a lamp inside
that lights the soul,
but it is the eye itself,
a focused lens,
that bends and shapes
and makes the beam.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Divine
Divine is defined as something of God, something that is sacred. Life has often been quoted as a divine plan where we are the keepers of destiny. Discovering divinity in our everyday life is what can ignite us to finish the undone pieces. Encourage ourselves to be more understanding and to see divinity in all people. The more we are bonded to God, the more free we become!
" We are unfinished and perhaps a little scrappy but within us all is a beautiful piece of work" Tawnya(me!)
I came across this recipe and it looked good. I'm always trying to find good summer recipe with little cooking cause it's so dang hot down here.
Veggie Crepes:
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, divided, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 1/4 cups chopped green beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 9-inch “ready-to-use” crepes, or make your own
Preparation
Stir sour cream, 1/4 cup chives, milk, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, green beans and corn and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in ricotta, Monterey Jack, the remaining 1/4 cup chives, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring gently, until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
To roll crepes, place one on a piece of parchment or wax paper (or leave it on the piece of plastic separating the crepes in the package). Spoon one-fourth of the vegetable-cheese mixture (about 3/4 cup) down the center of the crepe. Use the paper (or plastic) to help you gently roll the crepe around the filling. Place the crepe seam-side down on a dinner plate. Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling. Serve each crepe topped with 2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce and more chives, if desired.
Tips & Notes
Tips: To remove kernels, stand a cob on its stem end in a bowl and slice them off with a sharp, thin-bladed knife.
“Ready-to-use” crepes are fast and convenient. Look for them in the produce section of the market or near refrigerated tortillas.
Nutrition
Per serving: 302 calories; 17 g fat (8 g sat, 6 g mono); 46 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 15 g protein; 3 g fiber; 687 mg sodium; 485 mg potassium.
" We are unfinished and perhaps a little scrappy but within us all is a beautiful piece of work" Tawnya(me!)
I came across this recipe and it looked good. I'm always trying to find good summer recipe with little cooking cause it's so dang hot down here.
Veggie Crepes:
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, divided, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 1/4 cups chopped green beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 9-inch “ready-to-use” crepes, or make your own
Preparation
Stir sour cream, 1/4 cup chives, milk, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, green beans and corn and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in ricotta, Monterey Jack, the remaining 1/4 cup chives, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring gently, until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
To roll crepes, place one on a piece of parchment or wax paper (or leave it on the piece of plastic separating the crepes in the package). Spoon one-fourth of the vegetable-cheese mixture (about 3/4 cup) down the center of the crepe. Use the paper (or plastic) to help you gently roll the crepe around the filling. Place the crepe seam-side down on a dinner plate. Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling. Serve each crepe topped with 2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce and more chives, if desired.
Tips & Notes
Tips: To remove kernels, stand a cob on its stem end in a bowl and slice them off with a sharp, thin-bladed knife.
“Ready-to-use” crepes are fast and convenient. Look for them in the produce section of the market or near refrigerated tortillas.
Nutrition
Per serving: 302 calories; 17 g fat (8 g sat, 6 g mono); 46 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 15 g protein; 3 g fiber; 687 mg sodium; 485 mg potassium.
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