I Take Off The MASK! » Uncategorized http://itakeoffthemask.com Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:47:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Excuses http://itakeoffthemask.com/uncategorized/excuses/ http://itakeoffthemask.com/uncategorized/excuses/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 00:36:20 +0000 Joyce http://itakeoffthemask.com/?p=1478 [...]]]>
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"I'm too young to do anything. I don't know much yet."

"It's so hard growing up, I think I'm too messed up right now to do that."

"Life is just so full. I'm just so busy I have no time to do what I'd really like to do."

"I have to raise this family right now."

"I get too tired easily now, I don't think I could still do that."

"I'm too old now. I won't be able to do that anymore."

How about you? What is your excuse?

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]]> http://itakeoffthemask.com/uncategorized/excuses/feed/ 0 A Different Prayer Blogcarnival 03.21.09 http://itakeoffthemask.com/uncategorized/a-different-prayer-blogcarnival-032109/ http://itakeoffthemask.com/uncategorized/a-different-prayer-blogcarnival-032109/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:36:00 +0000 Joyce http://itakeoffthemask.com/?p=2382 [...]]]>

Welcome to the March 21, 2009 edition of a different prayer.

Minister Mamie L. Pack presents No one and Nobody posted at The Life I Now Live.

christiantwopointoh presents What Does Your Heart Break For? posted at Christian2.0, saying, "What stirs your affection? Once you've stumbled beyond the perception you create for others to admire, what do you truly love? Who do you truly love?"

Yolanda Lehman presents I'M STANDING IN THE NEED OF PRAYER posted at Ain'ta That Good News?!, saying, "Yolanda Lehman offers a fresh perspective on the importance of attending to our own relationship with Christ, rather than judging others. As we humbly cry, "I'm standing in the need of prayer," God hears and answers our prayers."

Hopeful Spirit presents Affirmation of Faith posted at On the Horizon, saying, "A true story about a signed received . . . of faith, belief, and hope.

Jeremy presents Articles - I Dare You to Move posted at yourchristianvoice.

presents My Tao Te Ching Experiment posted at Richard Shelmerdine - life views from a student of life.

Victor Schultz presents St. Peters Square and Plaza | St. Peters Square, Vatican City posted at St. Peters Square, Vatican City, saying, "I had the great pleasure on touring the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. I wanted to give you just a glimpse of what you might see, if you were to visit the Holy See in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. Obviously, any tour of the Vatican is best in person. If you cannot go there, then a tour with pictures is perhaps the second best approach to seeing the Vatican and all the beauty and splendor that it has to offer."

Pregnancy Hut presents Bringing Home Baby - Preparing for Your First Few Days as a New Mom posted at Pregnancy Calendar, saying, "When you are expecting, you will likely spend so much time preparing for your delivery that you forget to plan for the first few days at home."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a different prayer using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Busy people are on their way too.

waiting for the rushing train

We're all waiting for the train full of magic sunlight within.

inside the train

Most people however are not even aware of the magic that surrounds them.

Are you?  :-)

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Have you ever felt at times like you were out of control?  There are only 3 things that can be in control:

 -other people

(when I don't exercise my powers and I don't allow God to exercise His in my life)
"I am powerless, I will not exercise control because I cannot exercise it anyway."

 
-me

(when I exercise my powers)
"I am in charge. Things will happen according to my will."

 -God

(when I allow God to exercise His powers in mine)

I do the best I can to achieve my desires.
When things don't turn out exactly according to plan,
I do not lose hope nor let others take away my power.
I surrender to God instead. It will be done in a better way
than I've ever expected it.

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joi-at-toastbox

With my ordered kopi-e (coffee with evaporated milk)

image0037

Also bought a new shoulder bag

hush-puppies

By the way, I found the wall lamp here quite lovely :)

wall-lamp

I hope you're having a fine weekend too!

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Their website looked cool and even offered these free items (which I immediately availed of, of course):

17 Ways to Attract Abundance

Finding Your True Passion

50 Simple Stress Relief Strategies

Love Your Body Love Your Life

Weight Loss Goal Tracker

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joyce-at-cafebreton

With Stuffed Toys...
joyce-with-panda

Close up Smile with my Dentist...
joyce-with-dentist

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You can now read my blog posts using your cellphone.  :-)  No subscription or any charge.  Read it daily and make it part of your daily inspirational habit.  Just log on to this link  via wap  http://feedm8.com/itakeoffthemask

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Blueberries have been shown to shield the brain from stress, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Research has also shown that diets rich in blueberries significantly improved both the learning capacity and motor skills.

Avocados, though considered a ‘fatty fruit,’ contribute to healthy blood flow and decreased blood pressure, lessening the chances of developing hypertension, which can lead to a stroke.

Deep-water fish, such as salmon is a wise, freshwater fish choice. It’s abundant in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are essential for healthy brain function.

Nuts and seeds are good sources of vitamin E, an important vitamin needed by your brain to stave off declining cognitive functions. Cashews, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower and sesame seeds and almonds are all great choices.

Whole-grain breads, brown rice, and oatmeal also contribute to a healthy brain by reducing the risk for cardiac disease. By promoting a healthy heart and improved blood flow, the brain is sure to thrive via excellent oxygen and nutrient delivery through the bloodstream. Complex carbohydrates also supply the brain with a steady stream of glucose that enhances brain function. It's important to avoid simple carbohydrates often found in junk food because the glucose gives the brain a short-lived sugar high, often followed by a crash that makes you feel hungry and tired.

Freshly brewed tea also has potent antioxidants, especially the class known as catechines, which also promotes healthy blood flow. Since black teas do contain caffeine it’s important to use it sensibly.
Dark chocolate has powerful antioxidant properties, contains several natural stimulants, which enhance focus and concentration, and encourages the production of endorphins, which helps improve mood. Again, moderation is the key.

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