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My Tagline:
Learning to live life to the fullest.

My Interests:
Meditation, Education, Gardening, Yoga, Health, Depression, Cancer, Weight loss, Fitness, Cooking, Family, Dating, Pets

My Favorite Books, Authors, Musicians, Movies, Preachers, TV shows, etc:
Bible, educational and inspirational books

What is your current spiritual mood?:
Weak

What's your spiritual type?:
Undefinable - These labels (and most labels) don't work for me.

About Me

I was diagnosed with colon cancer in May 07. I had surgery at the end of May and started chemo in August. I completed 9 treatments in December and I am now cancer free and hope to stay that way.

Since then my view about life has changed. I am eating better (healthier) and exercising. I don't worry about the petty things in life. It brings too much negative energy into your life that can create health problems. I have dealt with depression most of my life, which I believe, led to my getting cancer. Although depression is hard to master it can be done. Since cancer, I have learned that life is precious and I want to live it to the fullest. It's ironic how at one time I begged to die but now I am fighting for life. Depression can be beat by changing the way you think. I am no longer on anti-depressants and I feel great. Yes from time to time I get sad and depressed but it is normal and not the type that goes on for months at a time.

I am really into yoga, not the religious aspects, but the exercise and relaxation of it. I hope to meet others who are into yoga and perhaps can help me to get better.

My Basics

Gender: Female

Occupation: Accounting

Faiths: Jehovah's Witness
Faith Description: Jehovah's Witness

Red Head Girl's Journal

A year ago today my ordeal began

Posted: May 24, 2008 9:36 AM

I was in the hospital having a colon resection and a hysterectomy. I was 7 hours in surgery. My friends Lynn, Shirley and Roe and my... (more)

A year ago today

Posted: May 9, 2008 8:02 AM

I found out I had cancer. As I reflect over the past year and all I have been through, I can't really say it was the worst year of my... (more)

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Gospel Reading for Saturday, October 11, 2008 - October 11, 2008 at 1:00 AM

Luke 8:16-25 16 "No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. 17 For nothing is hidden that...

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10 Ways to Simplify Your Life - April 17, 2008 at 6:43 AM

As we face an ever-increasing pace of life governed by email, instant messaging, and 24-7 busyness, we may become paralyzed looking at the options. These tips, based off of Christian principles,...

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Posing For Sunshine - May 25, 2008 - 05:39 AM

Posing For Sunshine. Yoga Sun Salutation. Sun Salutation or surya namaskara is a series of poses common to most schools of yoga because of its versatility and remarkably comprehensive beneficial results. The combination of movements revitalizes the body and energizes mind. Some practitioners have even found that consistent practice of Sun Salutation can eliminate disease and bring about spiritual awakening. The series is made up of twelve poses or asanas that combine to bring the body from standing position to laying on your back (supine) and back up again in such a way that all the major muscle groups (many of the minor ones too) and vital organs are stretched, massaged and toned. It is usually practiced in the morning, facing east toward the sunrise. Focus is gently placed on three elements: form, energy and rhythm. Breathing is the key to working through stiffness and tension. Generally one inhales during back bending postures and exhales during forward bending poses. Instead of giving up, when tension arises, one should hold the pose and take a deep breath imaging the air releasing the knot. One complete round can take as little as five minutes so it is perfect for busy bees. Though the benefits can be felt with such a short session, one can choose to spend much longer, even hours, doing Sun Salutation, depending on how deeply each pose is explored and how many repetitions are done. A typical yoga class will usually include at least one cycle of sun salutation but there are many classes, particularly Ashtanga yoga classes, that will spend the entire session working on variations of the series. It is best to receive instruction from a yoga teacher in person or on video at least once before trying to perform the series. It is also important to remain consistent. Five minutes is a small commitment to make for the benefits you will feel. Worshipping the sun is one of the most ancient, primal forms of spirituality. With our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, we can thank the yogis of the Vedic times who had the understanding to develop such a complete physical practice that works on the body, mind and soul. Reflect on the connection between your body and that blazing star that provides us with the heat of life and enjoy the benefits of ancient yogic wisdom. http://www.dailyom.com/articles/2004/289.html

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