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When am I REALLY taking care of myself?

I think it is is important to think in positive terms - I pretty much always see the glass as half full - visualize a bright and successful future -  as if it is inevitable. The good news is, is that I usually get what I want. Sometimes I have to wait longer than other times, sometimes the getting there takes a direction I did not expect -however the journey is still always interesting. The journey is the learning experience for my soul - for me!

I tend to think that healthy eating, exercise, quiet times, doing what I like to do and having positive thoughts is what taking care of my self is all about and forget the adage "I don't have the luxury of having a negative thought." When I allow myself to: 1. stay in "bad for me relationships" 2. do thinks I really don't want to do 3. react in negative ways to others verbally or internally 4. have lots of noise in my head about how I am not doing something the way I 'should' and the numbers can go on and on... I am not taking care of my self.

When I am in fear about anything and not seeing a way out - seeing it as a reason to go deeper into myself - I am not taking care of my self. When I am mad at you, I am not looking at myself and my part in the mutual exercise - I am not taking care of myself.  I just read the following quote which led me to this blog:

"When your heart is singing, you are allowing Well-being. When you are appreciating, you are allowing Well-being. When you are yelling at somebody, you're not. When you're feeling insecure, you're not. When you're frustrated, you're not. " --- Abraham

So I say to you  - take care of yourself today - expect what is good - change your reality by changing your mind. Let your heart sing. It is really just that simple.   edee

Winter Wonderland

I think I like snowy days as much as I like sunny breezy days. I was just thinking about yesterday and all the snow that fell. When dusk set on the City of Huntington Woods the streets were very clear and the the beautiful trees lined the streets - in all their snow touched glory - it made my heart happy. I was talking with a neighbor and both of us were outside (without coats), it was like Spring with snow. Well, that may be stretching it a bit - but I loved yesterday.

I can tell I am ready for a vacation - when I am quiet and hear the train go through Royal Oak I picture myself on the train - wanderlust -I am going anywhere! And now I am going back to work.   edee

Time is running out...

To put more money in YOUR pocket. The deadline for the 1st time home buyer tax credit of  $8,000 is April 30, 2010. You need to have a fully executed Purchase Agreement by that date and the closing must take place before July 1, 2010. The same is true for the current homeowner that is looking to purchase a new, primary residence.1 If this is you, it is worth $6,500. If you have questions please visit the following website - it can answer many of your questions: http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/faq2.php

There are so many houses available in HW - don't let this chance pass you by -we all know that it is the best city to live in. Give me a call - I'd love to help.   edee

Did you just purchase a home? Planning on it?

I'm always looking for information to pass on and thought this was good to know. An important consideration when purchasing a new home is future taxes - this comes from Oakland County - plan accordingly:

State Equalized Values (SEV's) and Taxable Values for a New Property

According to the Oakland County Equalization Office, when a property, or interest in a property, is transferred, the following year’s State Equalized Value (SEV) becomes that year’s Taxable Value. In other words, if you purchase property, your Taxable Value for the following year will be the same as the SEV. The Taxable Value will then be “capped” for the second year following the transfer of ownership. Please note this valuable information.

Home buying whether for primary residence or investment purposes has never been better - take advantage of tax credits - First time home buyers (up to $8,500) or "repeat" home buyers (up to $6,500) - check the fine print.   edee

Where am I going...and where have I been?

One more note on my thoughts for the new year.  I am spending some time looking in the rear view mirror and what was I thinking about when we turned the corner from 1999 to 2000.  Where have I gone in the last 10 years. OMG is all I can say. Who thought that I would have moved - 2 times - been in and out of the same relationship, oh my, 3 times- not saved as much as I wanted to save - I mean no where near - weigh the same, trying to lose the same 10 - 15 pounds...again and again and now yet again! I had no plans to walk in the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk - I did it, 60 miles. I became a blond ( I thought I'd be red forever). I now have 2 wonderful grandchildren - terrific children - one mother who is doing just fine, a loving family, wonderful friends and I am a woman filled with integrity. I shall make new commitments for this year - all around the same issues - money, health, happiness, time - TIME - that is my focus for this year. I want to be where I am and with whom I want to be. I do not want to waste precious time on things, places, or people that do not hold a special place in my heart.  Wasted moments cannot be retrieved - I shall pay attention this year! I think that this article below from Success Magazine was pretty good. Enjoy, I think it worth your time!   edee

“Ah 2010, what a poetic-sounding number.  We just finished the first decade of the new millennium-time to take an accounting.  Over the last 10 years, how’d you do?  Are you living the life you envisioned for yourself?  In 1999, when you were watching the ball drop for the new millennium, is this the life you pictured for yourself back then?  Ten years ago did you think you would be richer and healthier, have a better marriage and more friends, experience more joy and have more peace of mind than you do now? 

If so, it’s time for a turning point.  You’ve probably heard the definition of insanity – doing the same things over and over and expecting different results.  If you don’t want the next 10 years to be like the last, then now is the time to do something different. 

Humans are unique.  We are the only species who can completely change the course of our lives.  Ants can’t do it, alligators can’t and lions can’t.  If a goose wanted to fly west instead of south for the winter it couldn’t.  All other animals besides humans are directed entirely by impulse written into their genetic code.  As a human, if you don’t like the story of your life thus far, you can rip up the script and write a completely new one. 

Ask anyone who has achieved great success in life – there was a turning point, a time when they made a clear and resolute decision that from that moment forward, their life would never be the same.  They drew a figurative line in the sand and separated the patterns of their past from their new vision of themselves and the life they were committed to leading.  Some make that turning point at age 15, some not until they’re 50; some do it several times throughout their lives and some never at all. 

My challenge to you is this – NOW is your turning point.  This year, this month, this day, this moment.  What you have accomplished so far is only a fraction of what’s truly possible for you.  You are far more powerful, capable and gifted than you allow yourself to be.  The only thing separating you from your grandest vision of your life is courage.  Muster the courage to declare that right now, this year is your turning point. 

Make a decision.  When the clock strikes midnight 10 years from now, you’ll be able to look back with 2020 hindsight at this moment and this year as your pivotal turning point for the dream life you will be enjoying.  Kick start your 2010 and let the grand adventure begin!”

Darren Hardy -  SUCCESS  - Publisher and Editorial Director - January 2010 Issue

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