End of Year 2010 Thoughts

I take a walk almost every night and comtemplate thoughts about life, my purpose, my relationship to family and friends. I must say, I am perplexed at times at what life is mirroring back to me and the choices that I continue to make concerning the circumstances in my life. I do have to remind myself that I have much to be grateful for and I appreciate the smallest things in my life. I praise God for bringing me to the place that I am currently at. As I look over the years, I have grown so much and come through many trials and tribulations. One thought stands out in my mind. At times, I play a game with myself and I say well...how much worse could it be...I have thought about many, many things that could be worse then the current circumstances that we are in today. My own personal trial would be loosing a child--that would be the worst thing that I could ever bear. As I mediated on that thought...God opened up a whole new way of thinking for me. Essentially, God does only give us as much as we can bear and our trials are for our growth--somehow their is a reason for us to learn from this lesson or to face into this trial. None of us are on the same path...I don't believe, we all have our particular weaknesses and strengths and things that we want to get out of this life. When I realized this...I stopped comparing myself with others around me, I stopped feeling jealous, envious and filled with self pity and realized that the sooner i understand and face into these trials and not run away from them the sooner I will grow spiritually and open myself up to a greater and deeper holy spirit within me. I believe my lessons today are to learn compassion, unconditional love, long suffering & patience and to learn to live a more simpler, content life at peace with the person I have become. A wise old china man once said "We Americans are always running after the riches of this world forgetting that all the riches we will need are within us" And that success is not how rich we are but rather how at peace and content we have become with what we have. I think about that ancient chinese proverb often and I try not to follow after the riches of this world but seek the heavenly gifts. Wisdom, Joy, Love, Patience, Peace, Hope, Faith--Because really these are the greatest gifts a person can possess.

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Renee's Thought of the Day: 6th Annual Woman's Expo

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6th Annual Woman's Expo

Visit the Plymouth Arts Center, next Saturday, November 20th and Experience the "Art of Relaxation" with the

6th Annual "Wonderful World of Women" Expo a Fantastic Event featuring 50 vendors & therapists! The Plymouth Arts Center is presenting its 6th Annual Wonderful World of Women…the Art Relaxation Expo on Saturday, November 20th from 10am to 3pm. All women are invited to enjoy this special day for ladies at the Arts Center....in the heart of downtown Plymouth. Please don’t miss it! Invite your friends, relatives and neighbors to join in the fun! Make it a day out with the girls, or use the expo to take some well-deserved time out and pampering just for “you!” With an emphasis on wellness, beauty, home, and a balanced life, the Wonderful World of Women Expo offers something for every woman. Over 50 vendors and therapists will be participating again this year. Plan on spending the day with us, we'll be serving lunch in our cafe, featuring soup, Chicken Salad croissants, beverages, and desserts. And....how about trying our specialty Mimosa and a Manicure! Then treat yourself to massage therapy, a facial, reflexology, hands on healing, participate in our bellydance workshop, take in a Reiki session, speak with the Country Doctor or a Nurse Practitioner, learn about acupuncture, nutrition, the latest styles in jewelry, purses, cosmetics, hair styles, shop for a special gift, learn how to make a quick and delicious dessert, and so much more! You are sure to leave inspired, energized and informed. You’ll also have a chance to win some terrific door prizes. Admission is only $2 and we ask that you please bring a can good for the Plymouth Food Pantry. For more information: please go to our website: www.plymoutharts.org, or call: (920) 892-8409; email: paf@excel.net. The Plymouth Arts Center is located at 520 East Mill Street, the corner of Mill, North and Eastern Avenue, Downtown. I am going to be doing Iris Analysis' at this event, it usually is a very good turn out and a fun event also!! The Plymouth Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization.