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“Free yourself from the complexities of your life and the imprisonment of your
own limiting beliefs. You are enough. Within ourselves we all have the gifts
and talents we need to fulfill the purpose we’ve been blessed with. At every
given moment we are absolutely perfect for what is required for our journey.
YOU ARE ENOUGH! Embrace the power of your truth today.
Be unapologetically you. Be free. Today is a new day!”
- Steve Maraboli

Hi,
Wow, we’re on the third issue of our new magazine and what a terrific response it has been getting! It is so empowering for me to get feedback from people all over the world who are saying “POP” and breaking free from their conditioned routines in exchange for conscious, empowered living.
There is nothing like the feeling of moving from a mindset of existing to a mindset of living! As with any change in life,
there is always a tendency, and
sometimes even a desire, to go back to the way things were. Don’t allow yourself to fall back into that stagnant rut of busy nothingness. You are here to be at your best, to live to the
fullest, and to love, love, love.
Updates on the A Better Today front: Our radio show,
Empowered Living, will be going back to its regular schedule
of three times per week (when possible) and will begin to
incorporate guests again as it was before the summer.
Although I may be a bit more selective about guests, and
will surely conduct more feedback shows, please feel free to send us guest and/or topic suggestions.
A Better Today Publishing has been a major focus of our time and energy as we are building a SOLID infrastructure based on the new publishing trends that will surely place ABT Pub amongst the top publishing companies in the future. I am
excited for ABT Pub as it will be the first publishing company built from the ground up with a business model that favors the artists and provides a transparent moral charter that is
unparalleled in the publishing world.
Once again, thank you for subscribing to our magazine! As you read through this month’s issue, please keep in mind that
this magazine is designed for YOU, so feel free to send us
feedback of what you would like to read about. Like all
A Better Today programs and features, this magazine is in a state of refinement and enhancement so please share your ideas and help us make this even more empowering for all.
Love & Hugs,
- Steve
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FROM STEVE
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David R. Hamilton, PH.D.
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Joe Bailey
www.joebaileyandassociates.com
H
EALTH
Discovery Health Writers
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LIFE
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Author of Us: Transforming
Ourselves and the Relationships That Matter Most
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“The purpose of life
is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.” - David Viscott
”Don’t speak to me about your religion; first show it to me in how you treat other people. Don’t tell me how much you love your god; show me in how much you love all his children. Don’t preach to me your
passion for your faith; teach me through your compassion for your neighbors. In the end, I’m not as interested in what you have to tell or sell as I am in how you choose to live and give.” - Cory Booker
“People spend a
lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions,
religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within.”
-Romana L. Anderson
“Every day, tell at least one person something you like, admire, or
appreciate about them.”
-Richard Carlson
“Don’t spend your precious time asking ‘ Why isn’t the world a better place?’ It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is ‘How can I make it better?’ To that there is an answer.”
— Leo Buscaglia

FEATURED AUTHOR Ride the Wave of Kindness
Your good will can heal the world.
Teach yourself to see the best in others.
to see the best in each other. So, as often as you
can, try to see the best in the person right in front
of you. See the best in family members, friends,
work colleagues, people you come into contact
with throughout the day, people at meetings,
clients, children, even people you regard as
enemies and people who have hurt you in the past.
When you make an effort to see the best in
others, you help bring it out in them. I used to
be an athletics coach and I could only bring out
the best in the athletes when I made an effort to
recognize their uniqueness. When I saw it, I could
point it out to them. So it became more obvious
and they were able to develop it. And they felt
great because I had complimented them. It works
the same way with qualities of character.
If someone told you that you were a generous
person, for instance, you would probably think to
yourself, Hey, I am a generous person, and with that
By David R. Hamilton, PH.D.
WE HAVE AN AMAZING CAPACITY
thought foremost in your mind you would prob-ably
go through your day being even more gener-ous
than normal and touching many lives along
the way. Pointing out great qualities in people can
change the world.
To start with, you could notice, for example, that
someone occasionally showed kindness. Then you
could try to let that be how you defined them in
the future. You might say, “Oh, there goes that
kind person” instead of “There goes so and so.”
Sometimes it might be difficult to see something
positive in a person’s behavior because circum-stances
have influenced some people so much that
the positive part of them is buried. You can look
for it. Help them to find it.
The actor David Hayman, a dear friend of mine,
once said to me, while describing someone who
brought lots of conflict into the room with him,
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“He’s an angel of God—cleverly disguised as an
ass.” So, which part of a person are you willing
to see? The part you focus on is the part you will
then see most and will tease out of them.
Genuine kindness carries extraordinary power.
This is where you have nothing to gain from
being kind and only wish to help. It is different
from acting in order to gain something else. Of
course, it is not wrong to be aware that you will
gain something from a kind act, because there
will always be a gain for you. You cannot avoid
that. You get back what you give out in one form
or another. So if you give out kindness, you will
receive kindness in some way. In fact, you receive
the moment you give. Don’t you feel great when
you help someone?
But the real point is to be kind not in order to get
something back but from a genuine heartfelt wish to
help. Then your act carries much more weight. As my
mom always tells me, “It’s the thought that counts.”
In the Bible it is written:
“I may speak with the words of men and of angels,
but if I have not love I am but a resounding gong
or a clanging cymbal.” I Corinthians 13
To do something from a space of love carries
real power. So examine your motivation!
Anonymous acts of kindness can also have a huge
impact. There was a time, a few years ago, when I
was extremely short of money. One day I
received an envelope in the post containing £20
(approximately $41). There was no name or
address, only a small piece of paper with the
words: “God bless.” Whoever sent it knew of my
situation but had no need for me to know of their
kindness. They only wanted to help.
That £20 was like a lottery win to me, and it
meant more and stretched further because of the
love that came with it. The spirit of the gift was
far more important to me than its monetary value.
So it is with your genuinely kind thoughts, words,
and actions. The spirit of your intentions carries
the power.
The power to change the world is in you. It’s in
your ability to choose and your courage to
follow through on your choices. All you need to
do is choose to be kind, and you might just inspire
others to do the same. A wave of kindness can be
magical!
David R. Hamilton acquired an honors degree in biological and medicinal chemistry, and a Ph.D.
in organic chemistry before working as a scientist in the pharmaceutical industry for several years.
He left the pharmaceutical industry and athletics coaching in 1999 and returned to Scotland as a
motivational speaker. Visit: www.DrDavidHamilton.com.
About the Author:

Dare To Be
When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.
When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.
When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.
When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.
When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.
When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.
When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.
When times are tough, dare to be tougher.
When love hurts you, dare to love again.
When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.
When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.
When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.
When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.
When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.
When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best.
Dare to be the best you can –
At all times, Dare to be!
© Steve Maraboli From the Book, “Life, The Truth, and Being Free”
“With one kind gesture you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world. One day
at a time we can change everything.”
-Steve Maraboli

FEATURED AUTHOR
in our true Selves keeps us in a state of profound
presence and awareness. Being grounded means
that we are actually living from the true Self—not
just believing that it is a good idea. We are
congruent with our Being. We are an embodiment
of the truth of who we are. This security in who
we are is like a tree whose roots are firmly planted
in the ground, able to withstand strong winds of
adversity. It keeps us from entering other persons’
“reality” and taking on the resulting feelings of fear
and anxiety they are experiencing. Staying
grounded in our true Selves prevents us from
triggering our own thought system similarities to
the other person’s thoughts and commiserating
with their predicament. Instead, we relate to their
By Joe Bailey
innate Spirit that has the power to transcend the
situation and see solutions.
When a child is frightened by the dark, the
natural parental response is to reassure the child,
hold them with affection, and remain calm while
they are upset. Most parents don’t take on their
child’s irrational fears. Over time the child will
lose his fear of the dark through persistent, calm
reassurance from his parents.
This same principle applies to adult situations. For
many years I worked with hospitals and clinics to
teach health care professionals how to remain calm
Staying Grounded
Stay Grounded in
Presence and Being
(from Fearproof Your Life)

with patients who were extremely emotional or in
life-threatening situations. I taught these
professionals how to “be with” the person in pain
by listening deeply to them, feeling compassion,
and then doing their jobs (mending a wound,
performing a surgery, administering medication).
Over the course of time, the level of staff burnout
and stress decreased significantly while patient
satisfaction reports went up dramatically. Of
course, the hospital always intended to be a caring
institution, but under extreme stress the staff had
lost their bearings (grounding). From that
negative state of mind, the staff ignored their
patients, became calloused, quit listening, and lost
most of their compassion. Because they judged
their patients and took their emotional states
personally, the staff had no immunity from patients’
negativity. They suffered from what is now a
popular term in medical circles—“compassion
fatigue.” By empowering themselves through
understanding how they and everyone else creates
their experience via their thinking, they were able
to return to the caring people they had been before
they became burned out.
The staff at the hospital I worked with also
became immune to other staff members’
negativity. They discovered how not to get caught
up in the gossip that was always flying around
the conference rooms. By remaining in their true
Selves, they were able to listen compassionately
to their coworkers. They also knew when to
walk away and not participate in the gossip and
fearful projections so common in these types of
institutions. The entire culture shifted from one
of negativity, stress, and anger to one of calm,
caring, and compassion.
Like the hospital personnel, we have the
ability to be with others who are in a state of fear
or other negative emotional states and not catch
their “mental flu.” Remaining grounded in our
true Selves allows us to listen deeply and feel com-passion
when we are with others who are in pain
without sacrificing our healthy state of balance.
Joe Bailey’s life purpose is to help people find true happiness and peace of mind. Towards this end, he
studied psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels, eventually becoming a licensed psychologist.
For the past thirty years, Joe’s desire to understand the connection between the psychological, physical
and spiritual facets of human beings has pulled him into a deeper understanding of the whole person and
away from the current fragmented view. His search led to a health-based approach to counseling,
prevention programs, workplace wellness and the attainment of a personal life of peace, joy and
fulfillment for all people. www.joebaileyandassociates.com
About the Author:

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owadays, our busy schedules make it hard to find time to take care of ourselves by
eating healthfully and exercising. We consulted nutrition, health and fitness experts
to come up with seven simple steps to take for better health. Our tips keep hectic lifestyles in
mind and promote the two basics of a healthy diet: balance and variety. You can find more
information like this in the book, Great Adventures in Food (St. Martin’s Press, 2000), by
FoodFit founder and CEO Ellen Haas.
HEALTH SECTION
N
1: Breakfast is a
habit to cultivate
Yogurt with fruit is a
breakfast option full of
calcium and antioxidants.
Research shows that
breakfast-eaters
consume fewer calories at
lunch and dinner and are less likely to snack
compulsively the rest of the day. What you
have for breakfast matters. A study found
that people who kicked off the day with eggs
or pastries ate more saturated fat throughout
the day than people who had cereal and fruit
for breakfast.
• A breakfast that’s high in fiber and
carbohydrates but low in fat gets your
metabolism moving faster. Breakfast skippers
burn fewer calories.
• Good grab-and-go breakfasts are a banana
or a bag of dry cereal such as oat squares
(oats lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels).
• Mix berries into plain yogurt for a calcium and
antioxidant boost.
7 Step Plan for
Healthy Living
by Ann Coulston, Jane Folkman, Rachel Johnson,
Richard Cotton and Carol Krucoff
(From Discovery Fit & Health)

• If you’re opting for an energy bar, check the
label carefully and pick the one with the least calories and saturated fat
2: Think “portion
control” — size it up!
A serving of meat, fish or poultry is equal to a deck of playing cards.
Don’t feel you have to clean your plate when you’re eating out. Most meals are a lot larger than the average adult requires. Try splitting dinner with a friend. There are so many healthy advantages to eating a balanced diet featuring plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. So make sure you eat enough of them. Remember:
• A serving of meat is about the size of a deck
of cards or your palm.
• Be sure to read the food label. Many snacks
are sold as single servings but actually
provide two servings or more, like a bag of
pretzels.
• Substitute one or two “first course” dishes for
the main; you’ll get a variety of tastes without
huge portions.
• Water works. Drinks lots of it at the table to
slow eating and hunger.
The American Institute of Cancer Research, one of FoodFit’s resource associations, has more information on portion control.
3: Plan ahead
for snacks
Sliced fruit is a healthy snack.
Snacking isn’t a bad habit if you’re mindful of how many calories you’re eating. (Keep a food and exercise diary to stay on track
and stay honest.) In fact, eating frequently instead of waiting until you’re ravenous might help you avoid overeating. It also keeps blood sugar levels normal and
brain chemistry in balance.
• Have a corner in the fridge reserved for
good-for-you nibbles. Wash some carrots or
celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, peppers,
shelled peas, strawberries and blueberries
and place them in airtight see-through con
tainers or plastic bags.
• Put some cut-up veggies or sliced fruit on the
table to help you through those starving
moments just before dinner is ready.
• Snack only when you’re hungry; it’s not the
cure for a glum mood.
4: Small changes make
a big difference — to
your waistline
Cupcakes don’t have to be a bad thing, just choose lower-fat versions.

Choose low fat. Switching to 1 percent or skim milk from 2 percent slashes the fat by at least half. Eat your fruit instead of drinking it. You’ll get more fiber and antioxidants and fewer
calories (an orange has 90 calories and an 8-ounce glass of orange juice has 110 calories). Other changes that make a difference:
• Knock the word “club” off your sandwich, i.e.,
drop the bacon, cheese and extra bread. Go
for mustard to add flavor and save calories
and fat.
• Hold the butter on your movie popcorn and
you’ll save over 200 calories.
• An English muffin is usually half the calories
of an average bagel and they’re remarkably
low in fat, too.
• Switch to water from sugary sodas
5: Fit fitness in throughout the day
You don’t have to be a runner to stretch — try stretching while talking on the phone.
Lifestyle activities can provide health benefits similar to a traditional gym-based workout. Get moving by parking in the farthest space,
climbing the stairs instead of taking the
elevator, or walking or stretching while you’re
on the phone.
• The goal for good health is to accumulate
10,000 steps a day, experts say. To help keep
track, some people use an electronic
pedometer — a palm-sized gadget that clips
to your waistband and measures the number
of steps you take.
• Balance on one foot while brushing your
teeth. Balance on the other foot while
combing your hair.
• Take your dog for a walk every day. If you
don’t have a dog, borrow your neighbor’s, or
just walk your “inner dog.”
6: Remember the basics of good nutrition
For a healthier diet, consume a variety of healthy foods.
There are three “rules” for healthy eating. They’re easy to remember and easy to follow.
• Expand the variety of foods in your diet.
• Add more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to the foods you already eat.
• Select more lower-fat food choices.
7: Treat yourself
Yoga can exercise the body and quiet the mind. Pick a day or two in the week and have a treat that is planned, such as a dessert or entrée that you especially enjoy. The extra 100-200 calories you’ve eaten will then be easily burned off with a 1-2 mile walk. Other ideas include:
• Challenge yourself with a 5K run or walk.
• Treat yourself to a massage.
• Try meditating, yoga or an old-fashioned nap.
• Take care of yourself as often as you can.
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Letters from
A Better Today
Community
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your ideas
about religion and life. It is difficult to
find a person who will be honest about
those topics, which makes dealing
with our own feelings overwhelming
sometimes. Hearing you speak your
mind and share your truth helps me
deal with mine. I am grateful.
Delilah P.
Portland, Oregon
Steve,
Thanks for this magazine and for your
helpful radio show! You have really
good advice about relationships, but
can you talk more about dating for
those of us who aren’t in deep
relationships yet? I trust your advice
and look forward to hearing more.
Lee K.
Camden, New Jersey
Super Duper Guru Steve,
Hehehe! I love how you make such
sense (and non-sense) of our chasing
“gurus”. Steve, you are a breath of
fresh air for me and I’m sure for many
others. Your words are wise and
practical and I appreciate the time
you take and effort you make to share
your life with all of us. Please don’t
ever stop shining your light!
Darla F.
St. Louis, Missouri
Mr. Steve,
I got my whole school listening to you
Steve. Your words are what we need
these days of bad role models. I wish
you could come to my school and
address the senior class. Is this
possible? Thanks for being such a
great role model to so many people!
Alberto R.
Bronx, NY
(note: Steve has contacted the school and
will be speaking there this year)

nfortunately, teasing is often part of growing up — almost every child experiences it. But
it isn’t always as innocuous as it seems. Words can cause pain. Teasing becomes bullying when it is
repetitive or when there is a conscious intent to hurt another child. It can be verbal bullying (making
threats, name-calling), psychological bullying (excluding children, spreading rumors), or physical
bullying (hitting, pushing, taking a child’s possessions).
Bullying and Teasing:
No Laughing Matter
LIFE SECTION
U
How Bullying Starts
Bullying behavior is prevalent throughout the world
and it cuts across socio-economic, racial/ethnic, and
cultural lines. Researchers estimate that 20 to 30
percent of school-age children are involved in
bullying incidents, as either perpetrators or victims.
Bullying can begin as early as preschool and
intensify during transitional stages, such as starting
school in 1st grade or going into middle school.
Victims of bullying are often shy and tend to be
physically weaker than their peers. They may also
have low self-esteem and poor social skills, which
makes it hard for them to stand up for themselves.
Bullies consider these children safe targets because
they usually don’t retaliate.
Effects of Bullying
If your child is the victim of bullying, he may suffer
physically and emotionally, and his schoolwork will
likely show it. Grades drop because, instead of
listening to the teacher, kids are wondering what
they did wrong and whether anyone will sit with
them at lunch. If bullying persists, they may be
afraid to go to school. Problems with low self-esteem
and depression can last into adulthood and interfere
with personal and professional lives.
Bullies are affected too, even into adulthood; they
may have difficulty forming positive relationships.
They are more apt to use tobacco and alcohol, and
to be abusive spouses. Some studies have even
found a correlation with later criminal activities.
Warning Signs
If you’re concerned that your child is a victim of
teasing or bullying, look for these signs of stress:
• Increased passivity or withdrawal
• Frequent crying
Bullying: Know the facts about bullying, even
if you don’t think bullying affects your child.

• Recurrent complaints of physical symptoms
such as stomach-aches or headaches with no
apparent cause
• Unexplained bruises
• Sudden drop in grades or other learning problems
• Not wanting to go to school
• Significant changes in social life — suddenly no
one is calling or extending invitations
• Sudden change in the way your child talks —
calling herself a loser, or a former friend a jerk
How to Help
First, give your child space to talk. If she recounts
incidences of teasing or bullying, be empathetic. If
your child has trouble verbalizing her feelings, read
a story about children being teased or bullied. You
can also use puppets, dolls, or stuffed animals to
encourage a young child to act out problems.
Once you’ve opened the door, help your child begin
to problem-solve. Role-play situations and teach
your child ways to respond. You might also need
to help your child find a way to move on by
encouraging her to reach out and make new
friends. She might join teams and school clubs to
widen her circle.
At home and on the playground:
Adults need to intervene to help children resolve
bullying issues, but calling another parent directly
can be tricky unless he or she is a close friend. It is
easy to find yourself in a “he said/she said”
argument. Try to find an intermediary: even if the
bullying occurs outside of school, a teacher, coun-selor,
coach, or after-school program director may
be able to help mediate a productive discussion.
If you do find yourself talking directly to the other
parent, try to do it in person rather than over the
phone. Don’t begin with an angry recounting of the
other child’s offenses. Set the stage for a
collaborative approach by suggesting going to the
playground, or walking the children to school
together, to observe interactions and jointly express
disapproval for any unacceptable behavior.
At school:
Many schools (sometimes as part of a statewide
effort) have programs especially designed to raise
awareness of bullying behavior and to help parents
and teachers deal effectively with it. Check with your
local school district to see if it has such a program.
Schools and parents can work effectively behind the
scenes to help a child meet and make new friends
via study groups or science-lab partnerships. If you
are concerned about your child:
• Share with the teacher what your child has told
you; describe any teasing or bullying you may
have witnessed.
• Ask the teacher if she sees similar behavior at
school, and enlist her help in finding ways to solve
the problem.
• If she hasn’t seen any instances of teasing, ask
that she keep an eye out for the behavior you
described.
• If the teacher says your child is being teased, find
out whether there are any things he may be doing
in class to attract teasing. Ask how he responds to
the teasing, and discuss helping him develop a
more effective response.
• After the initial conversation, be sure to make a
follow-up appointment to discuss how things are
going.
• If the problem persists, or the teacher ignores
your concerns, and your child starts to withdraw
or not want to go to school, consider the
possibility of “therapeutic intervention.” Ask to
meet with the school counselor or psychologist,
or request a referral to the appropriate school
professional.
Written by the Scholastic.
© http://www.scholastic.com

Let today be the day… You embrace the truth that you DO have such control
to label every event in your life and create an agreement with reality that
empowers you and propels you to greatness.
Small Gestures That
Make a BIG Difference
Gesture #10 — Randomly drop some friendly or
inspirational cards in the mailboxes of your neighbors.
Gesture #54 — Clip coupons for products you don’t use,
and “plant” them in the grocery store where those products are displayed. Someone will be delighted to find them!
Gesture #105 — Take a moment to compliment someone on their appearance. Most people spend time in front of their mirror negatively judging themselves. Your compliment could really lift their day.
Gesture #308 — When grocery shopping, always buy an extra can of tuna, box of pasta, jar of peanut butter, or other dry, canned, or jarred food, and donate them to a local shelter.
(from “The Power Of One”)
Philosophy In Action
How would your life be different if…
You could control the outcome of your day, your week, your year?

or one week, reserve a block of time each day to connect with the people who mean
the most to you — your family. From Lisa Oz, author of Us: Transforming Ourselves and the
Relationships That Matter Most.
Great Family
Bonding Activities
LIFE SECTION
F
Day 1.
Have family breakfast together. If you or your
spouse normally leaves before everyone else,
let your boss know you will be running a little
late. Sit down at the table, and before you eat,
take a moment to express gratitude that you are
a family.
Day 2.
Have family date night. Do something fun all
together. Go to dinner or bowling or miniature
golf. Or just stay home and play board games.
Try to avoid things like movies or TV. This
activity is about bonding, and when you are
watching something, you can’t really speak to
each other.
Day 3.
Make a family values document. Get together
for half an hour and brainstorm a list of the
things that are important to you and your loved
ones. For our family these things are telling
the truth, saying you’re sorry, letting go of
resentment, being considerate of other people’s
feelings, and sharing whatever you have. Make
sure that yours are personally meaningful for
each member of your family, then have
everyone sign it as a covenant that you will
all strive to live by.

Day 4.
Take an evening to revisit old family
memories. Watch home videos of when the
kids were little or peruse photo albums. Have
the children talk about their favorite birthdays
or vacations and tell them stories of when you
were little.
Day 5.
Have the kids write down what they will be like
as parents. If they’re too little to write, let them
dictate to you. Encourage them to list the ways
they will be similar to you in discipline style and
how they will be different. You’ll probably get
lots of “I’ll let my kids stay up as late as they
want and watch TV all day,” but there may also
be some “I won’t yell at them when they forget
to pick up their toys.” Look for things you could
change in your own parenting approach based
on your child’s perceptions.
Day 6.
Schedule a date for an extended family party or
picnic. Invite as many uncles, great-aunts, and
cousins as you can remember. Have everybody
bring a dish (with a printout of the recipe)
and volunteer to assemble, photocopy, and
disseminate your family’s personal heirloom
cookbook. Also, bring a stack of poster board
and markers and have everyone contribute to
filling in the family tree.
Day 7.
Make a decision to do something as a group
that will benefit people beyond your immediate
family. You can volunteer your time at charities
like local soup kitchens (I have found a few
in New York that allow older children to
participate) or make something together that
you can donate at a school fundraiser. My
kids really enjoy taking flowers to the nearby
retirement home and spending time with the
residents. You can also set aside some money
each month and determine as a family where
you will give it. We let each child have a set
amount specifically allocated to their own
favorite foundations. For example, with the
Oz kids, Oliver tends to prefer organizations
that seek to preserve the environment or
support the troops overseas, while Arabella
wants to help orphans. Discover what matters
to your family and get involved.
LISA Oz is a housewife living in New Jersey.
She also moonlights as a writer, producer
and entrepreneur. With her husband, Dr.
Mehmet Oz, she has raised four children,
coauthored five New York Times best-selling
books, including YOU: The Owner’s Manual
series, and cohosted a daily radio show on
Sirius/XM, yet is somehow unable to
organize her closet or stick to a diet.

What Most People
Don’t Know
OTALLY unassociated with the honeymoon ;-) … Most
people are familiar with the tiny pill that boasts of big
results, Viagra. But what most people don’t know is that
Viagra was originally developed and marketed as a pill to
help with blood pressure issues and hypertension. It failed
to catch market interest and the developers were ready to
give up on the drug until they noticed a common “side
effect”. Viagra was then repackaged and marketed
with this “side effect” being its primary use.
ost people know about weddings and the beautiful time that follows known as the
“honeymoon”. The bliss of the honeymoon stage has been well understood and has
even crossed into other parts of our culture when referencing a grace period. But what most people
don’t know is where this “honeymoon” idea originated. Long before the expensive trips and relax-ing
vacations for a happily married couple, it was the accepted practice in Babylonia 4,000 years
ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride’s father would supply his son-in-law with all the
mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer, and because their calendar was lunar based, this period
was called the “honey month” or what would gradually transition into what we know today as the
“honeymoon”.
M
T
KNOWLEDGE
SECTION
“The word ‘seek’ is a
verb. Are you treating it
as such in your life?
If you seek change,
success, or love, DO it -
BE it!” - Steve Maraboli
“Become the leader of your life.
Lead yourself to where you want to
be. Breathe life back into your
ambitions, your desires, your goals,
your relationships.”
-S teve Maraboli
ay What?!?... Most people have heard and
maybe even used the expression, “the rule
of thumb”, when discussing the general rules of a
situation or project. But what most people don’t
know is that this expressing came from an obscure
law passed in the 1400’s. This law stated that a
man was not allowed to beat his wife with a stick
thicker than his thumb. Hence, we have “the rule
of thumb.”
S

Laugh
(Submitted by Listeners From Around the World)
Do not argue with an idiot.
He will drag you down to
his level and beat you
with experience.
The sole purpose of a
child’s middle name, is
so he can tell when he’s
really in trouble.
, ,
I couldn’t repair my brakes, so I made
the horn louder.
What are people thinking?...
During a recent password audit, it was
found that one of our employees was
using the following password:
MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouie
DeweyDonaldGoofy
When asked why such a big password,
he said he was told it had to be at
least 8 characters long.
I intend to
live forever
— so far
so good.
I want to die peacefully
in my sleep, like my
grandfather.. Not
screaming and yelling
like the passengers
in his car.
Right now I’m
having amnesia
and deja vu at the
same time — I
think I’ve forgotten
this before.

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- James Redfield, The Celestine Prophecy
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- Byron Katie,
A Thousand Names for Joy
“Simply remarkable! Steve Maraboli shares potent
strategies and breakthrough philosophies that will
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- Mark Riley, New York Times
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