Category Archives: Do something

20 Years Since the UN Convention

Posted on November 16, 2009 by

Yesterday marked the 20th Anniversary since the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child. Since it’s beginning over 193 countries have ratified the convention apart from the United States and Somalia. In Simple terms the rights of the child mean … Continue reading →

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One Day At A Time

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

I get so many emails asking me how I do it all with a “good attitude” and the reality is that I don’t, it is a constant battle to have a joyful serving heart! Over the last couple of weeks I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Do something, Giving, Lessons Learned | 27 Comments

Just Look Around

Posted on September 16, 2009 by

Today I came across an elderly man crying, I stopped to speak with him and he told me that he no longer wants to live, that he was married to his wife for his whole life that she was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Giving | 31 Comments

Another Award & A Reading Recommendation & Question

Posted on August 14, 2009 by

A huge thank you to Really Ready For Change who gave me a Humanity Award! I’m honestly nowhere near where I strive to be and where I should be, I feel a constant tug at my heart to be more … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Do something | 15 Comments

Getting Rid Of Your Sense of Entitlement Part III

Posted on August 12, 2009 by

Image by Kevin Carter You can read Part I of this series here, and Part II here. So now you’ve looked around within your life & seen how you can make simple changes & actions to help people (smiling, inviting people … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Get Busy!, Oh so Blessed | 33 Comments

Getting Over Your Sense of Entitlement Part II

Posted on August 7, 2009 by

In my last post about this a few people commented & emailed asking for tips on where to start, Lora asked for some baby steps, well  the only thing I can suggest is following some logical steps that helped me. Very … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Get Busy!, Giving, Oh so Blessed | 41 Comments

Full Circle

Posted on July 16, 2009 by

Over the last 5 days I’ve thought a lot about life being a full circle – starting off our lives with such grace, innocence, love (for anyone who will give food/cuddle/comfort) and then somehow we get lost, we begin to learn from … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Dreams, Faith, Family Life, Finding Myself, Lessons Learned | 15 Comments

Where to start…Part II

Posted on July 7, 2009 by

My last post focused on some fundamental changes in attitude/approach to life in order to start downshifting. I was going to spend part II looking at the little things you can do, but I’ve decided to leave that for part … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Lessons Learned, New Beginnings, Oh so Blessed | 39 Comments

What I wish…

Posted on June 8, 2009 by

My latest post up at the Simple, Green & Frugal Co-op has made me think greatly about my new life. I think for many many years I’ve not wished my life on anyone, not because it was particularly tumultuous, but … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Do something, Downshifting, Finding Myself, Oh so Blessed | 34 Comments

Imagine The Potential

Posted on May 16, 2009 by

As a follow up from my World Aids Orphan Day post, I saw this and thought I’d share. Just imagine the potential. Back to regular scheduled blogging soon – I’ve got some frugal posts to share, but have had bad … Continue reading →

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