THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Work on being the change you want to see in the world

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Are you enthusiastic?

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

May this year be filled with love, light, and positive energy

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

What are you doing to bring positive energy into your life.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

What are you doing to bring positive energy into your life.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

What are you spreading?

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

What kind of energy are you giving off?

I IS FOR INFUSION WATER BOTTLE

It has been a crazy week with grades from the Fall Semester due this week and personally I was screaming for vegan ice cream. However, when I could finally sit down to write I found that I was less interested in writing about any of our ice cream products or even our Indoor Outdoor Portable Grill. Rather my friends and I kept talking about our Infusion Water Bottle. So I is for Infusion Water Bottle

One of the things that I love about this bottle is that regardless of whether you are a person who likes to sip what they are drinking (like my wife) or chug (like me), this bottle works for everyone. The strainer, which comes with the bottle, allows you to position what you are infusing in ways that do not interfere with your drinking, whether you are a sipper or a chugger. If you are a sipper, the fruit or herbs you are infusing go below the strainer. If you are a chugger, then that which you are infusing goes above the strainer.  The idea is that regardless of how you choose to drink your beverages, this water bottle works for you.

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Be a sunbeam and let people see your glow

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW!

Someone asked me what I do when I feel like giving up. I do a few things. I pray, I light candles to remind me to focus on the light at the end of the tunnel and I listen to some rock music. Rock music, in its own way always inspires me and reminds me the best is yet to come. Amongst my favorites are Johnny Nash’s song “I Can See Clearly Nos, Sly and the Family Stone’s “You Can Make It If You Try, Bob Dylan’s, “I Shall Be Released”, and Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” They all have a common theme. No matter what is going on in my life, the best is yet to come.  As the song says all of the bad feelings will wash away and I will see clearly now because the rain has come.

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THE WHOLE SALMON STORY

Have you ever seen a commercial that just sticks with you because it is making a message that transcends the product it is selling, or attempting to sell to consumers? I have a few, but one of them for me is a commercial for Wolf stoves, a top of the line appliance company. Years ago, I saw this commercial, where this “spirit,” was watching a woman prepare an ambitious meal in her apparently new Wolf stove. He was trying to place doubts in her mind that she could prepare what they wanted one to believe was a challenging dish to prepare. Eventually, her faith in herself and her confidence in her abilities caused him to leave and she continued on with the preparation of her meal.

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Every little bit counts. Every act of kindness, every expression of love, every opportunity we have to share love, light, and positive energy makes a difference. Today, make a difference.

Use It!

In this month’s newsletter, I gave us a few things about self-worth to consider. I asked us to think about whether we knew God loved us just as we are. I suggested we think about whether we see life challenges as confining or empowering. I encouraged us to remember to periodically empty out the emotional, mental, and spiritual clutter and keep ourselves from becoming a “dumpster.” Finally, I challenged us to remember that we are of value to ourselves, others, and our community.  

Sometimes it may feel like your life is not where you would like it to be. Most of us, myself included, have those moments. It is then I remember the words of Ram Dass who said, “Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transformation. Use it!” Life is a veritable toolbox to help you achieve whatever you desire to achieve in your life. Use it!

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