My name is Catherine Morgan, I'm a writer, nurse, and mother. This is a blog about inspirational thoughts, ideas, quotes, and articles; I write it for anyone looking to make positive changes in their lives. I also write a lot about nutrition, dieting, and healthy living; because currently I am trying to make some positive changes in that area of my own life. Enjoy.
“Be The Change You Want To See In Yourself“ is not just the name of this blog, but they are also the words I have tried to live by…..sometimes successfully, sometimes not so much. Since starting this blog, and my other three blogs; I have been working very hard to become a better blogger and a better writer. It seems to have paid off…….
I’m so happy to announce that I have been given the most wonderful opportunity as a contributing editor for BlogHer.org; in a capacity that will also allow me to support other women bloggers.
From left, Jory Des Jardins, Lisa Stone and Elisa Camahort of BlogHer.org, which follows a code of conduct. That code was the basis for proposed guidelines using seals of approval indicated by logos.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – When it comes to losing weight, the number of calories you eat, rather than the type of carbohydrates, may be what matters most, according to a new study.
I found this link on another blog today, and thought it was so beautiful. You can go to this site and read what others have written, and then click on an unlit candle to light it yourself. This is a way we can let the family and friends of the victims of this tragedy know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. CLICK THIS LINK TO LIGHT A CANDLE IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE VIRGINIA TECH TRAGEDY.
Oprah On Happiness, Laugh Yoga, With Some YouTube Videos. Generally, A Lot Of Funny Stuff. — by Catherine Morgan
I happened to catch the Oprah show a few days ago, I thought the topic was very interesting. I was “How Happy Are You?” There was even a quick little test you could take. The truth is, I almost turned off the show at this point (and it was the beginning). The test was 5 questions, it seemed to me to focus quite a bit on the “material” aspect of a persons life, and it is my belief that this has very little to do with true happiness. The funny thing is; I’m actually working on a post I intend to call “Happiness is in your Soul, not your Circumstance”, I guess that is why this show had appealed to me in the first place.
Anyway, I stuck it out, and I’m glad I did. There was one part of the show where an employee of Oprah’s talked about how he went to a “Laugh Yoga” class. This is what really caught my eye, and this is what I will be posting on today.
I have included three YouTube videos on the subject of Laugh Yoga. It seems really strange at first…..but it really makes a lot of sense. There is actually quite a bit of medical evidence proving the benefits of laughter. The laugh yoga might be for you, or it might not be….But, I also included a handful of funny videos, for the people who just want to have a little private laugh.
The gargantuan ATLAS particle detector is seven stories tall. Physicists hope to use it to answer fundamental questions about mass, “dark matter” and perhaps even discover extra dimensions to space-time.CERN
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Finding Out The Truth Of The Universe By Recreating The Big Bang — Bringing Creation and Evolution Together – by Catherine Morgan.
I have always been interested in science, particularly in Quantum Physics. So, this story is extremely exciting to me. In just a few months, we may soon understand exactly how the universe began. I have put together several articles and videos that I think you will find very interesting, and I will continue to update this post as new information becomes available. This is the largest and most expensive experiment ever to be done, and the information here does not require you to be a scientist to understand. I hope you find it as interesting and exciting as I do.
This is a one minute video that demonstrates what is currently happening to unused frozen embryos from fertility clinics. The senate will be voting this week to either support Stem Cell Research, or to put more restrictions on it. Please go to my political site “INFORMED VOTERS” to see more information, and to send an Email to the Senate asking them to support Stem Cell Research.
HOW WE CAN CREATE PEACE AND LOVE IN OUR LIVES – BY LETTING GO OF ANGER AND HATE – by Catherine Morgan
If we wish peace for ourselves, me must first wish peace for others. How do we do that? I think a good place to start is to take “hate” out of our thoughts and mind. It’s easy to say you’re not a hater, but to truly live a life without hating is not that easy. Here are a few suggestions….
Five a day keeps the pounds away. Trash the junk food and buy lots of fruits and vegetables! Five or more servings of fruits and veggies aren’t just a good idea to help you lose weight – they’ll help keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy. Other suggestions for eating well: exchange white bread for whole-wheat; drink lots of water and make sure you eat a healthy breakfast. Don’t skip breakfast. (Having low fat cereal and milk and a piece of fruit is a much better idea than inhaling a donut as you run to the bus stop or eating no breakfast at all!) A registered dietitian can give you lots of other snack and menu ideas.
I found a site today at The CFIDS Association of America, that enables anyone to make a fund raising page for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. So, I went ahead and made one. If you would like to see it or donate, click here.
If you are able to donate, thank you very much. If you are unable to donate at this time (as I am)…..please consider sending this post to any friends or family that you think may be able to. Thank you very much.
The way you eliminate homelessness as a social condition is multi-faceted. It is not merely a matter of shelter. That is the first thing that must be understood.
It is not a matter of mental health issues and addictions alone, nor of finances or any other condition alone. Homelessness is a condition brought about by a variety of factors, and every individual situation is not the same. The end state, however, is.
There is a way to end this. The solution is right in front of us and ready-made, if we as a society have the desire and fortitude to pursue it. It is society itself—as a concept.
Five a day keeps the pounds away.
Trash the junk food and buy lots of fruits and vegetables! Five or more servings of fruits and veggies aren’t just a good idea to help you lose weight – they’ll help keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy. Other suggestions for eating well: exchange white bread for whole-wheat; drink lots of water and make sure you eat a healthy breakfast. Don’t skip breakfast. (Having low fat cereal and milk and a piece of fruit is a much better idea than inhaling a donut as you run to the bus stop or eating no breakfast at all!) A registered dietitian can give you lots of other snack and menu ideas.
