“A Loving note lightens a sad girl’s heart”
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: November 23, 2009
It is not known who replied, but there is a beautiful soul working in the “dead letter” office of the US postal service.
Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:
Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love,
We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.
Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, ‘To Meredith’ in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, ‘When a Pet Dies..’ Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey &Meredith and this note:
Dear Meredith,Abbey arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. Abbey isn’t sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don’t need our bodies in heaven, I don’t have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.. Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much. By the way, I’m easy to find, I am wherever there is love.
Love,
“Your life has a ripple effect “
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: October 10, 2009
You are so special.
Never has there been or will there ever be someone just like you again.
Unknowing your every thought, word, action and reaction causes all other living beings to react.
Keep your thoughts about your self and others high to increase your healthy energy footprint on this earth.
Each life has countless effects on others.
Thanks to Humanity Healing and Youtube for this beautiful video presentation.
Click here to watch the “The Ripple Effect: The Heartbeat to Eternity”
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“Regrow the rainforest 1 person at a time-inspiring”
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: August 10, 2009
This is the true story of how one person help transform the lives of thousands.
You too can make a difference.
Thanks to YOUtube and especially to Willie Smit.
Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vfuCPFb8wk
“Wonderous flowered carpet display in Brussels”
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: July 4, 2009
In The Market Square in Brussels late summer hosts the creation of the magnificent design of its flower carpet has drawn inspiration from 18th century French patterns. Locals and tourists alike find this magnificent work of art breath taking. Local TV and the city host special music and light shows to accompany the carpets display for three days and four night.
begonia flower carpet
The world’s largest Savonnerie carpet
The name of this famous French workshop comes from the establishment where it was founded in 1627 by Louis XIII, on the current location of the Palais in Paris. At that time, continuous wars had led the kings of France to relocate the prestigious craft on their territory. Henri IV had even simply prohibited the import of foreign tapestries as of 1601.
This 2008 carpet was inspiration from Persian, Caucasian or Turkish patterns. The designs of French carpets adopted a style of floral and plant patterns, mixed with royal and, inevitably, Christian symbols. The fleur-de-lys, for example, depicts the Holy Trinity with its three petals. It had been adopted by the kings of France since the Middle Ages, and exalted by the Bourbon dynasty all the way to Spain. The particular, eight-pointed cross of the Templars refers to the cosmic balance, the resurrection and the New Testament. The Savonnerie craftsmen that created the original patterns excelled in the precise and delicate way they practiced their craft.
Arranged by craftsmen on the cobblestones without any soil, nearly one million fresh begonias are used is created this living 300 square meter ( 3229.17 sq. feet) carpet every other year in the Market Place in front of the Grand Place in Brussels. The next creation will be hosted in August of 2010.
No camera image or video can reproduce the splendor of this work of art. Thank you for making our world more beautiful for supporting and creating the annual beautiful work of art.
Resources
Excerpts courtesy of http://www.flowercarpet.be/site/main.php?lg=en&otm=3&mtm=6&hst=_05_01&pg=127
Image courtesy of http://www.xarj.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/brussels11.jpg
Video courtesy of Youtube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y_zLimU6EY
“Making a difference one person at a time Jackson’s “We are the World”
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: July 1, 2009
In memory of the good times, a song to unite the world.
The inspired and upbeat “We Are the World” is a 1985 song written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, produced and conducted by Quincy Jones and recorded by a super group of 45 popular musicians to raise money for Africa which had experienced unusual drought in 1984/1985. Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the song for charity, knowing there were people dying of starvation in Africa. Quincy Jones agreed to produce and sent a demo to all the participating artists, along with a note to “check their egos at the door”. Vocal format Jones worked out which singers would perform which lyrics, studying recordings of each of the selected singers to decide which would work well with each other.He paired Billy Joel with Tina Turner and Willie Nelson with Dionne Warwick, as well as Michael Jackson with Prince (who was a no-show for the recording), so instead with Diana Ross. During the performance, the solo portions, sung by the lead singers, allowed their distinctive, famous voices to be heard individually, or in pairs, for a short phrase, before the entire group sang the third repetition of the chorus verses. Fifty singers were turned down from lending their voices to the group effort. When the song was released worldwide to aid the poor in Africa and the US. The single became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with nearly 20 million copies sold and millions of dollars donated to famine relief.
We can make a difference one person at a time.
Video courtesy of www.youtube.com "
Resources
Excerpts courtesy of En.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_the_World”
Changing the lives of The Invisible Children of Uganda
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: June 26, 2009
In the spring of 2003, three young Americans Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey and Laren Poole ages 24, 21 and 19 traveled to Africa in search of a story to capture on video. What they found was a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them. They story they found changed their lives and many others lives forever.
Producers of Invisible Children Movie
This is a documentary of the children of war involving weapons, abductions and abuse. The children are the victims. The “Invisible Children: rough cut” film exposes the effects of a 20 year-long war on the children of Northern Uganda. These children live in fear of abduction by rebel soldiers, and are being forced to fight as a part of violent army. It is sad, but hopeful.
You too can make a difference one person at a time.
Thanks guys for your heart felt work.
See this film, you will be forever change
The Invisible Children
Resource
Video courtesy of video.google.com/videoplayinvisible+children
Image courtesy of Invisiblechildren.com/media/whoWeAre/key_image.jpg
“Beth the ultimate birthday card sender”
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: June 19, 2009
People helping People
The ultimate birthday greeting card maker
The 50-year-old is a savant, who while being diagnosed as mentally challenged also has the amazing ability to recall numbers, dates and, of course, birthdays with computer-like precision.
When Catlin was first profiled by the Patriot-News in 1995, she was averaging about 1,400 cards a year. This year, she surpassed 3,800 with each date, name and address cataloged in her brain for life.
Most of the funding to continue her work comes through Elizabeth’s job at the S. Wilson Pollock Center for Industrial Training, a workshop for people with disabilities. All donations are appreciated. Creating and sending birthday greetings is as much a part of her daily routine as going to work and doing her chores.
On September 22, Elizabeth’s birthday people get to give back to her for her kindness and gift card to them over the years. She receives more than 200 cards, many bearing gifts of stamps.
Please send Beth a card and some stamps as a surprise for her birthday and wonderful service at:
S. Wilson Pollock Center for Industrial Training
262 Silver Spring Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 766-8512 (717) 243-2397
Resources
“Creating peace inside and in business dealings”
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: June 12, 2009
Don Miguel Ruiz
The Four Agreements
Don Miguel Ruiz’s Code for Life
1. Be impeccable with your word -
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. agreement
2. Don’t take anything personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering. agreement
3 . Don’t make assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. agreement
4. Always do your best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.
Yes ,we can change the world -one dedicated person at a time.
Don Miguel Ruiz’s philosophy come from the ancient Toltec wisdom of the native people of Southern Mexico. The Toltec were ‘people of knowledge’ – scientists and artists who created a society to explore and conserve the traditional spiritual knowledge and practices of their ancestors. The Toltec viewed science and spirit as part of the same entity, believing that all energy – material or ethereal – is derived from and governed by the universe.
Don Miguel Ruiz was a medical doctor and surgeon in Mexico After an automobile accident, he returned to his roots as Toltec and began healing, teaching, lecturing and writing during the 1980’s and 90’s.
Thank you for your inspired guidance, wisdom and peace you share.
Resources
Excerpts courtesy of businessballs.com/thefouragreementsdonmiguelruiz
Excerpts courtesy of rethinkingeducation.net/adults.html#immersions
Image courtesy of specialneedsfamilyfun.com/donmiguelruiz
“Take a moment to relax with sitar and C.Tatonetti”
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: June 8, 2009
Relax with the sounds of sitar and the voice of Christian Tatonetti
Thanks for the beautify music Christian.
Resources
Video courtesy of YOUtube.com
Stressed out-Take a break nature’s way
Posted by: calmandhealthy on: May 2, 2009
Take time out for a deep breath and to watch and listen.
Feel your entire body release its’ stress .
Your worries will fade away.
Thanks to
People helping people -that’s what it is all about!
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