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The Blue Zones share lessons from around the world on how to achieve a healthier, happier and longer life. The author examines areas in the world that have a large number of centenarians. He then shares the 9 things they all have in common.
My personal favourite is the notion that most North Americans exercise too hard. (the ones that exercise at all that is) If you want to live longer do something light everyday; walking, gardening, playing with children. The body wasn't made to take 75 to 100 years of pounding and grinding.
Woo hoo! Pick up a copy of The Blue Zones, below.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
In a Heartbeat ~Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy with Sally Jenkins
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Many of you may be familiar with the movie, The Blind Side, in which Leigh Anne and Sean Tuouy take a homeless youth into their home and family. Through their love and support, Michael Oher ascends to greatness.
The book In a Heartbeat, tells the story of this amazing couple and their unique family. I recently saw the movie and ofcourse, I became curious about the people behind the movie, so I conducted my own research. One interview that touched me was one in which Leigh Anne Tuouy was asked about the enormous gift that they as a family had given to Michael by taking him into their home.
Leigh Anne replied that Michael had given them much more than they had given him and they were so happy to have him in their home from day one because it allowed them the opportunity to give everyday.
Pick up a copy of In a Heartbeat and learn more about this incredible family and their story.
Many of you may be familiar with the movie, The Blind Side, in which Leigh Anne and Sean Tuouy take a homeless youth into their home and family. Through their love and support, Michael Oher ascends to greatness.
The book In a Heartbeat, tells the story of this amazing couple and their unique family. I recently saw the movie and ofcourse, I became curious about the people behind the movie, so I conducted my own research. One interview that touched me was one in which Leigh Anne Tuouy was asked about the enormous gift that they as a family had given to Michael by taking him into their home.
Leigh Anne replied that Michael had given them much more than they had given him and they were so happy to have him in their home from day one because it allowed them the opportunity to give everyday.
Pick up a copy of In a Heartbeat and learn more about this incredible family and their story.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
EAT PRAY LOVE by Elizabeth Gilbert
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I have read 12 chapters of this book, but I have to share what moves me when it moves me. It won't necessarily be at the end of the book.
My cousin gave this to me as a birthday present the year before last, I believe. Though I have picked it up several times, and even read the back cover, I have never been moved to actually start it until now. I can't say why, except as the old people say, "nothing happens before it's time."
I was going out on Saturday and needed something to read on my journey. EAT PRAY LOVE was it.
The thing that has touched me thus far ***warning:SPOILERS*** is the petition that the author wrote to God. She was traveling with her friend and discussing the difficult divorce she was going through. The process was being delayed because her husband would not sign the papers so she expressed the desire to write a petition to God about her plight. Her traveling companion encourages her to do so.
After she has written the petition, which is detailed in the book, her friend declares, "I would sign that." They then go through a list of people who they feel would sign that petition and collect the signatures in spirit. After sometime she falls asleep and when she wakes up her phone is ringing. The lawyer handling the divorce had called to let her know, "Great news. He just signed it!" *** SPOILER ENDED***
By telling the story to my cousin, it encouraged her to write her own petition and of course I will write mine, but I realized that I need to be in a very lonely place when I do this because thinking about all the people that would sign it just breaks me up. I have such wonderful caring people in my life. The experience of reading this much of EAT PRAY LOVE, reminded me of that fact.
So have a look at the book and tell me what you think.
I have read 12 chapters of this book, but I have to share what moves me when it moves me. It won't necessarily be at the end of the book.
My cousin gave this to me as a birthday present the year before last, I believe. Though I have picked it up several times, and even read the back cover, I have never been moved to actually start it until now. I can't say why, except as the old people say, "nothing happens before it's time."
I was going out on Saturday and needed something to read on my journey. EAT PRAY LOVE was it.
The thing that has touched me thus far ***warning:SPOILERS*** is the petition that the author wrote to God. She was traveling with her friend and discussing the difficult divorce she was going through. The process was being delayed because her husband would not sign the papers so she expressed the desire to write a petition to God about her plight. Her traveling companion encourages her to do so.
After she has written the petition, which is detailed in the book, her friend declares, "I would sign that." They then go through a list of people who they feel would sign that petition and collect the signatures in spirit. After sometime she falls asleep and when she wakes up her phone is ringing. The lawyer handling the divorce had called to let her know, "Great news. He just signed it!" *** SPOILER ENDED***
By telling the story to my cousin, it encouraged her to write her own petition and of course I will write mine, but I realized that I need to be in a very lonely place when I do this because thinking about all the people that would sign it just breaks me up. I have such wonderful caring people in my life. The experience of reading this much of EAT PRAY LOVE, reminded me of that fact.
So have a look at the book and tell me what you think.
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