http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/05/02/this-122-year-old-woman-has-the-most-important-secret-to-a-life-of-longevity/comment-page-1/
Jeanne Calment is officially the longest living person on record, and what I love the most is she was active, busy, and mentally alert until the end, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_Calment. Here are some of her quotes and thoughts, http://caroldodell.wordpress.com/2011/04/17/the-oldest-woman-who-ever-lived-aging-with-wit-and-grace-what-do-you-have-in-common-with-her/.
I always love the wise words and thoughts of,
Appreciating what you have
So one of the funniest men in America turned out to be not one of the happiest men in America.
This week many people were shocked to learn the tragic news that one of the most famous American comedians left this world and he went through a self created exit door.
How sad? Someone that seemed - at least to an outsider – to have it all, was in fact living a life full of pain and sadness that tragically led to the unfortunate ending of his life.
There was so much written this week about him and his depression that I won’t even attempt to add any more.
But as someone who tries to take a lesson in life from everything that goes on around me, I wanted to share the following brief thought. Not about him but about us.
There are so many times that we find ourselves looking with envy at others that seem to have more than us, a better life than us or things that we wished we had for ourselves. We never truly know what their real life is like, but we envy none the less.
There is a powerful teaching in the Hayom Yom (the very first book published by the Rebbe o.b.m.) that says that in material matters we should always look at people with a more challenging situation than ours and thank G-d for the kindness He has shown us, but in spiritual matters we should look at people on a higher level than ours and yearn to reach to their level
I try to live by this principle but it isn’t always easy. Human nature causes us to yearn for the level of the material achievers and wish we had what those ‘successful people’ have. This week was another reminder of that Hayom Yom. Look at people slightly more challenged than yourself and thank G-d your life is better.
My children seem to have an easier time thinking this way. I know this because my sister-in-law overheard my children last week discussing amongst themselves about how lucky they are for the life they have (yes!) that they don’t have the challenges that some of their classmates do.
Shabbat Shalom
I am so inspired by what I am coming across today that I want to add my own list:
Happiness is:
My almost six year old started his first day of school. It was the first time that I didn't have to stay and calm him down, or explain how good it will be, he was open to new experiences and new friends. He told me he was excited to say good morning to his new teacher every day.
So one of the funniest men in America turned out to be not one of the happiest men in America.
This week many people were shocked to learn the tragic news that one of the most famous American comedians left this world and he went through a self created exit door.
How sad? Someone that seemed - at least to an outsider – to have it all, was in fact living a life full of pain and sadness that tragically led to the unfortunate ending of his life.
There was so much written this week about him and his depression that I won’t even attempt to add any more.
But as someone who tries to take a lesson in life from everything that goes on around me, I wanted to share the following brief thought. Not about him but about us.
There are so many times that we find ourselves looking with envy at others that seem to have more than us, a better life than us or things that we wished we had for ourselves. We never truly know what their real life is like, but we envy none the less.
There is a powerful teaching in the Hayom Yom (the very first book published by the Rebbe o.b.m.) that says that in material matters we should always look at people with a more challenging situation than ours and thank G-d for the kindness He has shown us, but in spiritual matters we should look at people on a higher level than ours and yearn to reach to their level
I try to live by this principle but it isn’t always easy. Human nature causes us to yearn for the level of the material achievers and wish we had what those ‘successful people’ have. This week was another reminder of that Hayom Yom. Look at people slightly more challenged than yourself and thank G-d your life is better.
My children seem to have an easier time thinking this way. I know this because my sister-in-law overheard my children last week discussing amongst themselves about how lucky they are for the life they have (yes!) that they don’t have the challenges that some of their classmates do.
Shabbat Shalom
My daughter has a gift with small children, she is 4 1/2 years old and would keep her classmates calm when her teacher was busy, and now when my baby is crying and nobody can help, we tell her to do her magic.
My almost 2 1/2 year old boy took off his diaper, put the potty to stand on next to the toilet, and went pee standing up. He is not fully trained, and we are not pushing, but he is inspired by his brother and sister.
My husband telling people yesterday it was our 7 year anniversary, and being congratulated by them, excited that he is happy to share our special day.
My kids starting school and me squeezing in a Zumba and Yoga this morning, taking care of mama!
Below is one more amazing view on celebrating success,
So important to be our own cheerleader,
Taking care of yourself is not selfish it is self care,
Allow yourself to feel proud, accomplished, and happy in the moment,
Tonight we keep celebrating our anniversary and my mother in law's birthday,
Shabbat Shalom
Coach Yulia
Legendary producer Norman Lear stopped by the Pico Union Project the other day. He once said: “Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of these tiny successes. The big ones come too infrequently. And if you don't collect these tiny successes, the big ones don't really mean anything” I think I just collected a small pleasure! Shabbat Shalom.
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