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Monday, October 29, 2012

What 7 Year Itch?

Today marks 7 wonderful years of marriage to my sweetie pie.

My schnookie wookie.

My sugar bottom.

My honey bunny.

My Scottie Hottie!

With every year that passes, I get a little panicked.

Time is going TOO fast!

I want it to slooooow down.

I am enjoying being married to this man too much for the years to be whizzing by.

Seven years ago we never guessed that the first continent we traveled together as a couple would be Africa.

Never guessed that we would become first time parents to a 5 year old little, heart-breaker!

Never guessed that we would still be living in the same city/state.

Never guessed that our lives would be so blessed & so enriched by the love, compassion, & joy of God our Father.

I love our love story.

How I couldn't stand him & thought he was a jerk!!!!  Then through a dramatic series of events ended up falling for him & marrying him.

I love our life together now.

The one where we can barely get a word in edgewise as our 5 year old dominates the conversation.

I love thinking & planning for our future.

Thinking about our next adoption. Our careers.  Our dreams.  Our travels.

My sweetheart is unlike any other!

And I love him to pieces!

Happy Anniversary, sweetie!


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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Six Years

Six Years living well with T1D!
Six years, and look how far you have come.  I would be lying if I didn't acknowledge the sadness that this day still brings to me.  I will forever hate that you must live with this, and will forever remember you at age seven on that day your carefree childhood was stolen.

I don't write often anymore.  This is every day becoming more "your diabetes."  And, while of course it always has been, this is becoming more evident every day.  And, it is yours to share with the world, or to keep to yourself.

But, I need you and the world to know that you simply amaze me.  I wish I could have known on that day you were diagnosed what today would look like.

You are happy (as happy as a teen girl can be) and healthy.  You are strong, smart, and funny.  You have met people who have become dear friends because of diabetes.  And, you have kept your very best friend who knew you "before" in spite of diabetes.

Gone is the small child who screamed and cried before finger pricks, injections, and site changes.  Here is the young woman who does those same site changes herself.

Gone is the little girl who with every single candle did not hesitate before she blew it out to tell me that she wished so desperately for a cure.  Here is the resilient teen who still wants that cure, but often has to think of a wish before she blows the candle out.

Gone are the days that I alone must measure every single morsel you that you put in your mouth.  Here are the days where before I can even start, you have often measured your carbs yourself (and bolused!)

Gone are the days where I sent you to school and held my breath until you came home.  Here are the days where I only have a passing thought as to what your blood sugar may be.  "I know how to take care of my diabetes" you tell me.  And you do.

And, this week when I silently congratulated myself when looking at your fasting sugar for making the right decision to do a temp basal when your dex alarmed in the middle of the night, you tell me at breakfast "I woke up low last night and ate glucose tabs."  You woke up low (a HUGE milestone) and you handled it on your own without me even knowing.  Did I mention you simply amaze me?

Being a teen girl with diabetes is no easy feat.  I won't lie and say every day is smooth.  I would be trying to fool everyone if I said we've got this down pat.  And, there are still days when we all hate this.  The highs, the lows, the sheer work involved every single day.  Being different as a teen.  It is still so hard, the worry is still there, and the wish for better technology and a cure.  And, as a mom the new journey of watching something that I have carried for you for so long now become yours to carry.  I wish that I could continue to carry this burden for you forever, but yet I am so proud of you for how well you carry it yourself.

But, I want you to know that I will always be here.  And, you never have to carry this load alone. You will always have Team Jessica behind you.  But, whereas I have been that captain so far....you are now driving the helm.  And, you make an incredible captain.

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  1. This made me cry. Congratulations to your daughter and to you for giving her wings to fly and the freedom to manage her own life.


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Apple’s previous Shot on iPhone campaign featured shots from iPhone photography all over the world, as judged by world-renowned photographers. Their latest is a little more targeted, this time performed in partnership with the NHL to feature shots taken by players on billboards outside arenas. Eight NHL teams are currently participating in Apple’s latest Shot on iPhone ad campaign, with billboards outside arenas being backed by posts on social media.

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Tasmanian Heritage Festival - 1st to 31st May 2009

The Theme for the 2009 Tasmanian Heritage festival this year is Water: Our Island’s life force.

To Learn more go here: National Trust Tasmania or click on this downloadable PDF document.

There are some wonderful events happening in this Festival, some are free and others range in cost. It is worth taking a look as you could pleasantly be surprised by what is on offer.

Two Free events that I particularly like are:

Waterfront treasure hunt

Friday 1 – Sunday 31 May
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
16 Argyle Street, Hobart
Phone: 62341427
Time: 9 am to 5 pm daily

Explore the port of Hobart searching for historical clues while learning the history of the waterfront. Pick up your treasure map from the Maritime Museum for a chance to win prizes.

Admission: Free

Transported by Water

Thursday 7 May
Female Factory Memorial Garden and Hobart Rivulet,
16 Degraves St, South Hobart
Phone: 03 6223 1559
Time - 5.00pm to 7.00pm

This Tasmanian Heritage Festival Event will highlight the penal story in Van Diemens Land - without water this story would not be told - history would be changed dramatically!

The convicts were transported across an ocean to the other side of the world and often multiple journeys occurred during the convict men and women's lives.
This event focuses on convicts and the connections forged by water, both in travel and residence. The convict women at the Cascades Female Factory were busy carding and spinning wool beside the Hobart Rivulet while the men on Maria Island, surrounded by the ocean were weaving fabric from this thread.
This two part project will involve workshops for children run by artist, Christina Henri, with schoolchildren from schools in South Hobart and Triabunna prior to 7th May.

The Female Factory Historic Site management has always encouraged a multi disciplinary approach to history and this project will offer an exciting opportunity for children to learn more of their history. Paper boats will be made and decorated by the children in the interpretation of the association between convicts and water. The boats will be briefly set afloat on the Mercury Channel from Triabunna, retrieved then brought to the Hobart Rivulet at the Female Factory for the culminating event on May 7.

These boats will then undergo a second journey, lit by candles, floating down the rivulet towards the ocean. Entertainment will be provided and families encouraged to purchase at the sausage sizzle for an easy picnic style snack.

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Tax Residency of Trusts in Canada: Application of the Central Management and Control Test Post-Garron

Canadian and provincial income taxes are assessed on worldwide income on the basis of a taxpayer’s residence. Subsection 104(2) of the Income Tax Act (the “Tax Act”) provides that a trust is deemed to be an “individual” for purposes of the Tax Act. Consequently, trusts that are resident in Canada or deemed to be resident in Canada will be taxed on their worldwide income as opposed to only their Canadian source income. Despite the tax implications accompanying a taxpayer’s residency status, the Tax Act provides little in the way of guidance for determining the residency of a trust. As a result, Canadian courts have been tasked with making this determination.

Central Management and Control

In 2009, Garron Family Trust (Trustee of) v. R.[1] changed the long-standing approach to determining the residency of trusts in Canada.[2] The test set out in Garron provides that the residency of a trust is where the central management and control of the trust actually takes place.[3] The court clarified that the assessment into who has central management and control is a question of fact to be examined on a case by case basis. In concluding that the central management and control of the Summersby and Fundy trusts (the “S&F Trusts”) resided with the beneficiaries, the court considered several factors, including:

  • Whether the evidence or lack of evidence demonstrated an active or passive role taken by the trustee in its management of the trust;
  • The true controlling minds behind investment decisions and management of the S&F Trusts’ assets;
  • The use of a protector mechanism to exert control over the trustee;
  • The beneficiaries’ demonstrated interest in the trustee’s management of the S&F Trusts;
  • The trustee’s expertise in managing trusts; and
  • The trustee’s knowledge of the transactions it had been asked to approve.

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Hello, I have not too long ago been frequenting the Goodwill shops in my area, soon after hearing a couple of close friends sharing they found some amazing clothes there. Headquartered in Camden Town, London, United Kingdom, Asos, recognized as the largest on the web fashion retailer, provides a assortment of more than 50 thousand fashion items ranging from women’s put on, men’s wear, accessories, footwear and jewelries. The first way to save at the thrift retailer is the most frequently believed of – clothing.

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Saturday, 18 October 2008

Hi I am new to this website!

Hello my name is Tanya and I am 17 years of age.
I have always dreamed of having a blog website like this, just so I could share my fashion worldwide but I always thought you had to pay for websites like these. Luckily enough, I came across blogger on google and I am really excited to get blogging away. Please leave comments on my blog and give negative and postive comments to guide me into fashion because I am just learning.

Much love

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Sian Victoria said...

Amazing to see you have been blogging this whole time. I started in 2010, but ended up deleting a lot of posts which I now regret lol. Great blog, admire your dedication! :)

Sian x

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Wednesday, 17 November 2010

OOTD Inspirations

Outfit for Fall

2.035 EUR -
Print dress »

Toasty Warm Tights
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Tights »

Long Zephir Boot
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Ankle booties »

$55 -
Tarina Tarantino hair accessories »

These are two of my creations on polyvore. They are ideal outfits for fall. I hope they give some of you some ideas of what to wear in fall. I create many sets but never share them on blogger. I think I will start sharing more of my creations from now on.

Comment and tell me what you think. Which one is your favorite outfit?

margarita ts said...

i love the blazer!great outfits!

Anonymous said...

love the blazer

Sher said...

great outfits sweetie,thanx for sharing

Fashion Queen said...

Gorgeous items. Love the blazer.

Krystal said...

The pink blazer is cuuuuute :)

Blair said...

Can I pick and choose? Blazer and the boots hahaha

Marina said...

love this outfit:)

thanks for stopping on my blog
new post:)

xx Marina

style-haus said...

great inspiration boards. love the animal print tunic in the first set!

Tanya said...

@margarita ts: Thank you for your lovely comments.

@that BADass señorita: Thanks chick, I love it too.

@Sher: Your welcome, there will be more to come! :)

@Fashion Queen: Thanks chick :)

@Krystal: awww thanks lovely :)

@Blair: yes of course you can :) great pick :)

@Marina: Thank you and your welcome :)

@Style-haus: Thank you :)

Matt said...

They're both pretty fun, but I think I like the second set the most! A fun dress and some cute boots are some of my favorite things though! :)

Dhalia said...

I adore that blazer in the first set.

MzMore said...

Loving the first outfit and the blazer in the second one! said...

Love the first set a lot. What an awesome inspiration. If I wasn't on a shopping ban I would be hunting fo rit right now!!!

Tanya said...

@Matt: Thank you, I agree the second set is more you!

@Dhalia: Thank you, me too!

@MzMore: Thank you thanks chica

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Ampalaya Monologues Restages ‘Bitt3rd’ Anniversary Show this November

After staging its anniversary show last October 27th, Ampalaya Monologues’ ‘Bitt3rd’ comes back for one day only this November.

Ampalaya Monologues’ ‘Bitt3rd’ collection is about two kinds of people– those who drink and those who cause the urge to drink. It asks, “Which one will you be?” As the night unfolds, interconnected stories of those who have taken chances find themselves to be both, through their own and others’ experiences.

Bitt3rd, Mark Ghosn, Ampalaya Monologues
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Written and directed by Mark Ghosn, the pieces will be performed by Monologista Inc., the Philippines’ premier, pioneer group of monologists. The group includes Janine Lloce, Abe Herma, Jerome Dawis, Sonson O., Justinne Punsalang, and Ristichen, among others.

Also performing are Spoken Word Artists Carlo Hornilla, Antonio Bathan Jr., Daniel Baja, and more.

The show will be staged at Arts Above, Quezon City on November 18, with shows at 4pm and 7pm. Tickets are at P300 each. You can reserve your tickets through

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The Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas

He lived all alone,

In a one bedroom house made

Of plaster and stone.

I had come down the chimney

With presents to give,

And to see just who

In this home did live.

I looked all about,

A strange sight I did see,

No tinsel, no presents,

Not even a tree.

No stocking by mantle,

Just boots filled with sand

On the wall hung pictures

Of far distant lands.

With medals and badges,

Awards of all kinds,

A sober thought

Came through my mind.

For this house was different,

It was dark and dreary,

I found the home of a soldier,

Once I could see clearly.

The soldier lay sleeping,

Silent, alone,

Curled up on the floor

In this one bedroom home.

The face was so gentle,

The room is such disorder,

Not how I pictured

A United States Soldier.

Was this the hero

Of whom I’d just read?

Curled up on a poncho,

The floor for a bed?

I realized the families

That I saw this night.

Owed their lives to these soldiers

Who where willing to fight.

Soon round the world,

The children would play.

And grownups would celebrate

A bright Christmas Day.

They all enjoyed freedom

Each month of the year,

Because of the soldiers,

Like the one lying here.

I couldn’t help wonder

How many lay alone,

On a cold Christmas Eve

In a land far from home.

The very thought

Brought a tear to my eye,

I dropped to my knees

And started to cry.

The soldier awakened

And I heard a rough voice,

“Santa don’t cry,

This life is my choice.

I fight for freedom,

I don’t ask for more,

My life is my God,

My Country, my Corps.”

The soldier rolled over

And drifted to sleep,

I couldn’t control it,

I continued to weep.

I kept watch for hours,

So silent and still.

And we both shivered

From the cold night’s chill.

I didn’t want to leave

On that cold, dark night,

This guardian of honor

So willing to fight.

Then the soldier rolled over

With a voice soft and pure,

Whispered, “Carry on Santa.

It’s Christmas Day, All is secure.”

One look at my watch,

And I knew he was right.

“Merry Christmas my friend,

And to all a good night.”

This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

The following is his request. I think it is reasonable ….

Please. Would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many people as you can?

Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for our being able to celebrate these festivities.

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Reel Shorts | Christopher Robin

by Charles Kirkland Jr.

In the latest of the live action editions of the Disney movies that we love, Winnie-the-Pooh and the crew come to life in the new movie, Christopher Robin.

A lot has happened to Christopher Robin since his farewell party in the Hundred Acre Wood. He has gone to boarding school (the reason for the farewell). He has gone to war. He has gotten married to Evelyn (Hayley Atwell) and has a daughter named Madeline (Bronte Carmichael). He has a job at Winslow Industries where they make luggage. But most of all he has lost himself. When his boss tasks him with coming up with a drastic plan to cut 20 percent of the expenses for the company he finds himself working over the weekend that his family planned to go to his home cottage for a break. It appears that although his family is used to the disappointment of coming in second place to his work, they are not happy about it. His daughter Madeline seems desperate for her father’s attention but instead of play Christopher Robin focuses on work as he prepares her for attending boarding school as he did when he was her age. As Christopher Robin’s family leaves him, in the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh’s friends seem to have disappeared. Knowing only his good friend can help, Pooh goes through Christopher Robin’s door and arrives in London to find him. What follows is a magical journey of discovery for Pooh and Christopher Robin.

In the year of the fiftieth anniversary of the classic, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, the brand new tale of a grown-up Christopher Robin comes during the summer movie doldrums. Not to be confused with last year’s Goodbye Christopher Robin which dealt with the origin of the characters, Robin is a new story in the saga of Winnie the Pooh designed to reach and inspire a new generation as well reawaken the child in all of us.

The writing of this screenplay was done by Alex Ross Perry (Golden Exits, Queen of Earth), Tom McCarthy (Win Win, Spotlight) and Allison Schroeder (Hidden Figures) based upon a story from Greg Brooker and Mark Steven Johnson. At first blush, some concern may arise on the fact that there are three screenplay writers but their work is so seamless and coherent that there is absolutely no problem at all. In fact, McCarthy and Schroeder may look forward to a new nomination for an Academy Award.

It is an incredible delight to see and hear Pooh and all of his friends return to the screen. All the voice over actors do an incredible job of reawakening the classic characters but special kudos go to Jim Cummings for his voicing of Pooh and Brad Garrett for Eeyore. It may have been because these two had the most screen time but it definitely had to do with their familiarity with the characters. Cummings, a veteran voice-over actor, who has spent more than a dozen years voicing Pooh (and Tigger), has become inseparably memorable as the voice of Winnie the Pooh as Sterling Holloway was fifty years ago. Brad Garrett (Everybody Loves Raymond) has also become a veteran voice-over guy, having done 15 different Disney movies but his previous work in voicing Eeyore for DVDs lends to his recognizability as the forlorn stuffed donkey.

Here is a note of warning. This movie is made for fans of Winnie the Pooh. If you are not a fan, the film will not communicate as well. It is not the best story for introducing children to the world of A. A. Milne either. The movie from 2011 entitled simply Winnie the Pooh would be a better orientation place for those new to Pooh. However, if you know Pooh and have shared your knowledge with your children, this film is the ultimate wrap of a story to one generation and a passing of the torch to the next.

Rated PG for some action, Christopher Robin is a wonderful family movie that revisits the Hundred Acre Wood and its inhabitants in a truly original and beautiful new tale. It is a sweet and inspirational story about the importance of play, honesty and above all, family.

Grade: B+

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Wow, it’s been a while since I have done a page! I LOVE this picture! It wasn’t hard to think of a layout with a picture as nice as this one. I took it at the Omaha Zoo. After picking up the “Made in Minutes” Magazine from Scrapbooks etc. I had a couple more ideas of what to do too. I kind of like it, what do you think?

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Teaterfestivalen i Fjaler

  • Teaterfestivalen i Fjaler Dale i Sunnfjord 6963 Norway (map)

In a desolate space, probably in the middle of nowhere, stands a group of curious looking people. With miniature trees and paper seagulls in their pockets they begin to orchestrate the world as they see it. A premeditated car accident, a ravenous cod and a dreadful christmas eve are part of the mess created by the yokai. Combining dance, magic, poetry and utter stupidity, Collectif Krumple tells a contemporary tale of our attempts to find hope in moments of despair.

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Welcome to the New Earth Expo. We are so proud and honoured to be part of this community gathering of like -minded conscious leaders who choose to live and stand for truth and what the New Earth embodies.

My name is Gail Stamp and I am the owner/operator aka Lead Instigator of The New Earth Expo.

I’ve always had an interest in event management and a few years ago I was in a position of ‘in between’ jobs so to speak. Although semi-retired, I was bored silly and wanted something to do. Common sense prevailed as it occurred to me that I had been approached by several friends and business associates to create a trade show in the health & wellness and metaphysical industry. It made perfect sense to me to do what was in demand. Although not an easy task I was willing to give it a go.

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Internet Messages?

Aug 19, 1993 08:13 PM
by Gerald Schueler

I have a question.  Previously, when I sent a message to Theos-L
through Internet, I would receive my own message back again.  I presume
that this is because I was on the list and everyone on the list got
every message (?).  But the other day I sent several messages and have
yet to receive any of them back.  Did they get sent? Did something at
Theos-L change so that I won't automatically receive my own mail
messages? And another thing - I was told that there would be a 25 cent
charge for my last message.  Is this something new? Help.

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 The Power of Kindness by Nancy Coker

The Power of Kindness

By Nancy Coker

Kindness is a word with a cozy feel, related etymologically to being “kin” or family. It’s related in meaning to compassion, but that’s a heavier word that asks for more than I can usually deliver. It asks us to love unconditionally, and while I don’t come close to achieving this I’ve found that I can do one of the steps leading up to it — I can be kind. This is not about following the Golden Rule. Truth to tell, I’ve never liked “Do unto others as you would have them do to you,” as it can be a fairly selfish way to act. More to my liking is “do unto others as they would like.” To pay close attention to what others like or need, and help them in that way, is true kindness. There are no formulas to follow: we behave kindly to an orange tree differently than to a crying child or an angry police officer. We discover, in the moment, what’s called for and try to act from the highest part of our being.

Two of the kindest, most reassuring words I’ve ever heard are “me too.” No matter what terrible situation we find ourselves in, no matter the level of upset, when someone else confesses they too have shared that exact trouble, felt the same way, we are relieved, refreshed, restored. It reminds us we’re not alone. And that’s one of the magic keys of kindness: it helps reorient us from feeling like an outsider — misunderstood, embarrassed, and alone — to feeling a valuable part of the group again. It frees us to feel close instead of distant.

We so easily lose sight of who we are. Psychotherapist Piero Ferrucci in his recent book points to a modern “epidemic of depression and panic attacks” and links them to the “lack of warmth and of a reassuring and protective community, and to a weakened sense of belonging” (The Power of Kindness, p. 8). Such epidemics can be traced directly to the materialistic belief that permeates our culture — that things are inherently valuable, while people have to “earn” their value. I find it curious that most Americans reject the fundamental premise of materialism that “things” randomly collided and accidentally created life — “things” that philosopher Ken Wilber has dryly labeled “frisky dirt.” Popularly it seems that most of us believe that divinity or consciousness must have played a part in the birth (or rebirth) of the universe. Nonetheless, it appears as though we’ve bought into the results of materialistic thinking because we generally live as if materialists are correct, as if there is no inner purpose or meaning to life. We look outside ourselves into the material world to identify the source of our problems and their solutions, rather than looking within to the source of our own (and all) being. We emphasize material quantity rather than the quality that derives from a top-down or spiritual view of life. We want the steak without the cow, to enjoy the taste while not being affected by the food.

One of the prices we pay for living a materialistic life while rejecting its philosophical basis is a lack of integrity. To the extent that we reject the assumption that life is a happy accident of random events, yet act as if that were the case by valuing outside over inside, we establish a foundation for feeling separate, depressed, anxious, and isolated. If we believe divinity to be at the core of the universe, at the root of life, then let’s live lives that value being over having, beings over things.

To those who have the interest and discipline to search it out and study it, the ancient wisdom tradition offers a powerful antidote to the hollow promise of materialism. But the number of people willing to put forth the effort isn’t very large, and so I offer a condensed version: let us be kind. Not because we think we should, but because it reflects who we are in our deepest nature. Let us transport kindness from the realm of social etiquette and consider its occult basis: Theosophical, Sufi, and Buddhist traditions teach that the foundation of the universe is loving kindness. The Sufis say that “Everything is the Beloved” and Christians teach that God is love. Theosophists say that what we call our inner or divine nature is the expression of compassion. I can’t personally vouch for this but it feels right to me, and people whose opinions I value have written of it over and over again. H. P. Blavatsky put it this way: “Compassion is no attribute. It is the LAW of Laws — eternal Harmony . . . a shoreless universal essence, . . . the law of love eternal” (The Voice of the Silence, pp. 69-70). Compassion as a universal essence must then be part of us, part of our essence.

WheatWhen we look at the world through the eyes of love, we behave kindly. Buddhist D. T. Suzuki tells this story: A man heard noise coming from his yard and, looking out, he saw neighborhood boys climbing up one of his trees to steal some fruit. So he set a ladder under the tree and quietly returned to his house. He feared that when the children came down the tree, “nervous about being caught, they might slip, fall, and hurt themselves. His impulse was to prevent them from being injured, not to save his property.” Waking up to the unity and interconnectedness of all life, we can’t help but act in a kindly way.

Countless sages have told us that one person’s suffering affects us all, that if one person is enslaved none of us is free. No matter how we may justify and rationalize it, indifference to the welfare of others comes from being ignorant, not smart. Can we be relaxed and happy when we are in excruciating pain? Can we be happy while others suffer? Our lives depend heavily on each other: we begin our earthly journey in our mother’s body and every minute thereafter we’re dependent on others for some part of our well-being, though we often forget about it  till there’s a strike or product shortage. What is our responsibility to this web of interconnections? Albert Einstein wrote, “A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend upon the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.” And nearly 2,000 years earlier Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius entreated us to

Constantly regard the universe as one living being, having one substance and one soul; and observe how all things have reference to one perception, the perception of this one living being; and how all things act with one movement; and how all things are the cooperating causes of all things which exist; observe too the continuous spinning of the thread and the contexture of the web. — Meditations 4.40

If we regard the universe as having one soul and see it as one living being, it can’t help but change how we relate to each other and every being on the planet. I’m reminded of a saying that was popular many years ago: “We all live downstream.” It’s humbling to realize how thoughts, words, and actions stream out from us, contributing either to the pollution or purification of our world.

Often we dismiss how important we are, but the need for warmth and kindness is indispensable for the well-being of everyone. Shelley E. Taylor tells a story about postwar Germany, where food rations were scarce. Yet scientists in charge of monitoring the nutrition of war orphans were able to increase the rations at one group home, hoping that with extra rations over a six-month period the children would begin to catch up to their peers in height and weight. Astonishingly, the extra food made no difference. However, at another group home where rations were still at wartime levels, children began growing nicely. Additional investigations concluded that the difference in the physical growth of the children had to do with the kindness of the woman in charge of one orphanage, as compared to the cruelty demonstrated by the woman in charge of the other. The share of love and affection “that each child got from a warm and loving caregiver did more for that child’s growth than expensive food supplements.” Such is the awesome power of kindness. “And when you see that cruelty overrode even the effects of food supplements on physical growth, you begin to understand just how powerful a force fear can be as well” (The Tending Instinct, p. 3). This is the power of unkindness: anger has energy, hate has intensity, and fear can paralyze us on every level. Kindness, though, has the potential to face all these conditions and neutralize them. It brings a generosity of spirit which helps quicken, animate, and bless us. Kindness opens up a space that allows us more inner freedom.

It begins with intention, a commitment to be kind. When we decide to practice kindness, we begin to notice more opportunities. We also notice where we retreat: where the suffering is too great for us and we can’t bear to look, let alone help. The more we practice kindness, even towards those whose misery repels us, the stronger we grow and the more able to stay in the presence of great suffering without blinking — to embody kindness itself.

We can, however, also be tempted to act kindly for the wrong reasons. We don’t need to allow people to take advantage of us — true kindness embraces not only others, but ourselves. Are we really being kind when we conceal what we mean, pay meaningless compliments, act as though we’re pleased when we aren’t? When we pretend to like something in order to be “kind” we are being false to ourselves while disrespecting the other person — and that’s not kind. Doubting their maturity and ability to hear dissenting views is patronizing. We can learn how to disagree gently, we can find ways to say No kindly. And we can learn to say Yes, even when it’s inconvenient.

A Jewish story tells us that once upon a time a king sent his son to travel the world, and as the time approached when the prince was needed back home, the king sent word to him to return. But the prince just couldn’t bring himself to go home and stayed away. The king again sent word and again the prince’s reply was “I can’t.” So the king, being a wise and loving man, sent another message: “Then come as far as you can, son, and I shall come the rest of the way, to you.”

This is loving kindness in action. Besides saying yes or no, behind what supports all the words and outer actions, there is our inner attitude, the one that recognizes the other as part of ourselves, that sees when others have forgotten their own value and helps with a generous offer, or sometimes with only a touch or a look. Galway Kinnell, in “Saint Francis and the Sow,” highlights this:

The bud
stands for all things,
even for those things that don’t flower,
for everything flowers, from within, of self-blessing;
though sometimes it is necessary
to reteach a thing its loveliness,
to put a hand on its brow . . .
and retell it in words and in touch
it is lovely
until it flowers again from within, of self-blessing; . . .
(From Sunrise magazine, Fall 2007; copyright © 2007 Theosophical University Press)

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VAK Learning Strategies

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VAK Learning Strategies

VAK Learning strategies can be employed to enhance learning in various situations.  Depending on a person’s preferred learning style there are different actions a person can take to enhance his or her learning.

Below is a list of suggested activities and for each of the VAK learning styles:

Learn best by:

  • Creating their own strong visual links
  • Writing down key facts
  • Look at people when they talk
  • Creating a Mind Map
  • Visualizing what they are learning
  • Underlining/highlighting new information/key points
  • Creating pictures/diagrams from what they are learning
  • Using timelines and lists for remembering
  • Putting key points on to index cards and sorting them into order
  • Using pictures, diagrams, charts, film, video, graphics, etc

Learn best by:

  • Listening a seminar, presentation, or explanation
  • Recording a seminar
  • studying with a friend so that you can talk out loud and hear the information
  • Reciting out loud the things you want to remember
  • Making a tape of key points to listen
  • Verbally summarizing in their own words
  • Explaining the subject to someone else

Learn best by:

  • Getting physically and actively involved in their learning
  • Writing down key facts
  • Making models
  • Walking around while they read
  • walking around while reciting to yourself as they memorize facts
  • Underlining/highlighting new information/key points

Additional Learning Styles

4MAT Learning Style Model

Gregorc mind styles model

Kolb Learning Style Model

VAK Learning Preference

Honey Mumford Learning Style

Felder-Silverman Learning Style

Herrmann’s Brain Dominance HBDI

Left-brain and Right-brain Preferences

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI

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Shiva Stuthi – Dance Offering On The Eve Of Maha Shivarathri

The ever-flourishing Prasanthi Dance Group comprising of students from the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School and Sri Sathya Sai Institute Of Higher Learning presented a scintillating offering at Sai Shiva this evening on the eve of Maha Shivarathri at the Sanctum Sanctorum in Prasanthi Nilayam.

Known for their innovation combined with versatility, the group that had its inception in 2006 has been a rare treat for Bhagawan over the years passed by. Titled Shiva Stuthi this evening programme had six scintillating pieces, themed after Shivoham, well interspersed with recollections of past experiences. It turned out to be a potent precursor to the holy Maha Shivarathri in the ensuing night.

Bhajans continued and the session ended with Mangala Arathi to Bhagawan.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II


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NBA Awards Predictions

At the end of the NBA season, there is the NBA Awards Ceremony. This is when the NBA community comes together to honor individual players and their performances. This is the night when all the individual awards are handed out. The awards include the MVP, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the year, DPOY, Sixth Man, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year.

The races for the awards are all so close. The MVP race is competitive as always. The rookie class is strong. Young players are improving. And executives are making their teams better. Every award has a bunch of players that can win and anybody could win them. But I am here to predict who will take home those awards on NBA Awards night.

Rookie of the year: Lonzo Ball

This year’s rookie class is very talented. It is one of the best classes in recent history with names like Fultz, Simmons, Tatum, Jackson, and Ball just to name a few. With all of those big names, the race for Rookie of the Year is going to be very exciting. Lonzo Ball has the upper hand in the race. With Tatum playing behind better players, Fultz and Simmons splitting votes, and everyone else not being in Ball’s league, it is his race to lose.

The hype and excitement around Lonzo Ball are real. Nobody, since Lebron James entered the league, has had as much hype as Ball. He’s no stranger to the spotlight. Playing college ball at UCLA put him right in the middle of it. Now playing in LA, the spotlight is going nowhere. He has the personality and demeanor to handle the attention. He lets his game speak for him, which says a lot.

His basketball IQ is off the charts. He is one of the smartest players on the court at all times, putting him ahead of everyone else. He also landed in the perfect situation. Playing on the loaded Lakers roster with players like Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, and Brook Lopez. He will make everybody better with his smart play and passing skills and when he has an open shot he will take it with his quirky jump shot that somehow goes in. Ball is ready for the NBA and primed for the Rookie of the year.

Runners Up: Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons, Jason Tatum, Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith Jr.

Sleeper: Donovan Mitchell

Most Improved Player: Brandon Ingram

In the past, this award has typically gone to two types of players. One of these is a young player that becomes a star. For example Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and Kevin Love. The other winners have been average players that had a career year. Aaron Brooks, Ryan Anderson, and Boris Diaw are examples of this. This year’s winner won’t fall into either of those categories. Instead, it will be a player bouncing back from a disappointing rookie season.

After the awful rookie season Brandon Ingram had, any improvement would be welcomed. His rookie season was very disappointing in which he never lived up to the hype of being the next Kevin Durant. His final stat line looked like this: 28.8 minutes per game, 40.2% from the field, 9.4 ppg, 4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. For as bad as that line is, there were glimpses of the player he could be. He showed off some skills that set him apart at Duke and made him the second overall pick in 2016. His scoring and playmaking ability are still there. But to reach the hype of being the next KD, he has to get stronger. He was too skinny to do damage in his first season. Now, with a whole offseason to gain muscle, he will be primed for that breakout season.

The arrival of Lonzo Ball is beneficial to Ingram improvement. He is a pass-first point guard that makes his teammates better. and will set up Ingram in spots where he can get easy buckets. Brace yourselves for Ingram to realize his potential and bring home the MIP award.

Runners Up: D’Angelo Russell, Kristaps Porziņģis, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield, Jusuf Nurkic

Sleeper: Rodney Hood

Sixth Man of the Year: Eric Gordon

The front-runner for the 2018 Sixth man is the man who won it a year ago. Eric Gordon is a lethal weapon off the bench. He scores in bunches and launches it up from three. With James Harden and Chris Paul running the point, he will be set up with easy buckets. Playing with them will make him even better. They both get open shots for their teammates which is good for Gordon. He doesn’t have to create his own shot, he just has to get open and shot.

Eric found his role coming off the bench after years of struggling with injuries. He’s always been a shot maker, but he’s always been injured. Coming off the bench saves his body from punishment, allowing him to play in more games. Last season he played in 75 games, the second most in his career while averaging 31 minutes per game. He averaged a respectable 16.6 ppg off the bench. He will increase that by playing with Paul or Harden. Another Sixth Man award will go to Eric Gordon this year.

Runners Up: Jeremy Lin, Jamal Crawford, Andre Iguodala, JR Smith, Lance Stevenson

Sleeper: Josh Richardson

Coach of the Year: Brad Stevens

Brad Stevens has been one of the top coaches in the league ever since he arrived in 2013. He has always maximized the talent on the team, making them better than they were before they got to Boston. Some examples are Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Evan Turner. He is also known as the best after-timeout play caller in the league. Ever since he has been in the league his teams have always been better than the sum of its parts. Every team has over exceeded expectations. That credit belongs to Brad Stevens.

The 2017-18 Boston Celtics are the most talented team that Brad Stevens has had so far. Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward, Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum are all at Stevens’s disposal. He is going to put the players in positions that maximize their talents. Brad Stevens will finally be recognized as one of the best coaches in the league after he takes home the Coach of the Year.

Runners Up: Tom Thibodeau, Steve Kerr, Erick Spoelstra, Greg Popovich, Tyronn Lue

Sleeper: Jason Kidd

Executive of the Year: Sam Presti

This year’s race is very tight for Executive of the Year. A lot of executives have made moves to improve their rosters. Danny Ainge brought in Gordon Hayward in free agency and traded for Kyrie Irving. In Minnesota, Tom Thibodeau traded for Jimmy Butler and signed Jeff Teague and Jamal Crawford. He also traded away Ricky Rubio for a future pick. Then there’s Daryl Morey in Houston who made the first big off-season splash by trading for Chris Paul. All three of these executives did a good job in improving their rosters, but none of them topped what Sam Presti did in Oklahoma City.

Sam Presti turned role players Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round pick into Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. That is two all-stars coming to OKC to join Russell Westbrook. Presti robbed both New York and Indiana for their superstars, giving up little compared to what he received.

Both trades are huge gambles though. Both Paul George and Carmelo Anthony can become free agents next summer. Presti was not scared and gambled on himself and his team. It paid off because he was able to resign Russell Westbrook to a five-year, $205 million contract extension. Presti won himself the Executive of the year award with those two moves this offseason.

Runners Up: Danny Ainge, Tom Thibodeau, Daryl Morey, Bob Myers,

Sleeper: Magic Johnson

Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green

The Defensive Player of the Year award is going to come down to three players this season Draymond Green, Kawhi Leonard, and Rudy Gobert. Both Gobert and Leonard are too important to their teams on offense, that their defense may slip up. That is why Draymond Green is going to be the Defensive Player of the Year. He doesn’t have the offensive burden that the other two have as KD, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson lift that off of Green’s shoulders. He has more time to focus on playing lockdown defense. He is the heart and soul of the Warriors and is one of the most important players on their team. He “talks the talk,” and backs it up with his play. He plays defense emotionally and gives it his all. The Defensive Player of the Year will be in Draymond’s hands at the end of the season.

Runners Up: Rudy Gobert, Kawhi Leonard, Hassan Whiteside, Anthony Davis, Patrick Beverley

Sleeper: Marcus Smart

Most Valuable Player: Kyrie Irving

The 2017-18 NBA season is going to be the year of Kyrie Irving. After being traded from Cleveland to Boston, he is finally the face of the franchise. No longer is he playing second fiddle to Lebron James. He is the man in Boston and is ready to take the league by storm.

He has shown his talents while in Cleveland. We all know that he can score the ball like no one else in the league. He’s one of the best isolation scorers in the game. If you need a bucket, Kyrie will get it for you. We all know he has the clutch gene in him. If Cleveland needed a big shot late in the game, they would call upon Kyrie. Just go back one year to when Irving hit the biggest shot in Cleveland Cavaliers history on the biggest stage of them all: tThe series-clinching 3 point shot that won the Cavs their first NBA title. It doesn’t get bigger than that.

Along with scoring, he also has tremendous ball handling skills. He can break a defender down to get a shot, drive to the basket, or make a pass to a teammate. He puts on a show and breaks ankles. If you don’t think he plays defense, go watch the 2016 NBA finals and watch him guard Steph Curry when it mattered. All the tools are there for him to win MVP.

It also doesn’t hurt that Brad Stevens is his new coach. Stevens is known for getting the most out of his players. He made Isaiah Thomas an MVP candidate, while also making Jae Crowder a top-notch two-way player. Jordan Crawford went from a bench player to Player of the Week in 2013 under his Stevens’ watch. In every case, Stevens has put his players into situations that best utilizes their talents. That is scary because Kyrie Irving is the most talented player Stevens has ever gotten the opportunity to coach. The keys to the offense are in Kyrie Irving’s hands and he is going to drive the car to an MVP award.

Runners Ups: Russell Westbrook, Lebron James, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Kevin Durant

Sleeper: John Wall

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