Living the Moment – Let it Be
A Fresh New Day
Often, when things don’t work out according to our plans, we offer defenses, well, either in silence, or a well-meaning friend will say, “it’s not too bad. At least you got…” and so on and so forth.
We spend a great deal of time comparing practically everything – from what we have to what things we don’t even have. Too much time spent on unnecessary comparing.
Time to rethink, you and I. Seriously, each of us have a different path, a unique one. So, there shouldn’t be really any comparisons. Our choices and experiences, they are ours to take and let go if not doing us any good.
Ah, the time we spend comparing food, clothes, shoes, cars, status quo - come to think of it, yes … comparing people.
Okay, we might be under the weather now. Forsaking friends. Thankless people. Tomorrow is another day, and things might just be better.
No, I’m not going to compare my day with you just because you had a wonderful time. Good on you. Today I accept discomfort and pain. Tomorrow is a totally different day. It might not even rain. Who knows.
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How to Stay Young and Healthy
The content of this post is one of the best chain letters of “feel good” I’ve received, and so, I’ve decided to share it with friends and readers of Inspired Pen Writing.
We all need reminders how to stay young, also, how to think young…
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Try everything twice
2. Keep only cheerful friends
The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)
3. Keep learning
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever.
Never let the brain get idle. ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.’
And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s!
4. Enjoy the simple things
5. Laugh often, long and loud
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh,
Spend lots and lots of time with him/her.
6. The tears happen
Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves.
LIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love
Whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health
If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don’t take guilt trips
Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county,
To a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them at every opportunity.
11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second chance.
And if you don’t send this to at least 4 people – who cares?
But do share this with someone.
Remember! Lost times can never be found.
Let’s try to be kinder than necessary, for everyone we meet is fighting some kind of battle too.
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Basic Tips to Become a Travel Writer
4 Tips on Becoming a Travel Writer
Guest Writer: Mary Edwards
Travel writers are few and far between, let’s rephrase that…a good and paid travel writer is rare. Being a travel writer requires a lot of time and commitment. If it was an easier job, there would be more travel writers. Foremost, the assumption is, you can write: you know the elements of writing. Then as a travel writer, there are several things you need to consider if you are seriously interested in venturing into the writing world of travel.
Research
Start doing your homework. Read blogs, travel magazines, newspapers and books on the art form of travel writing. Visit the library. Read and keep reading. Find out about travel writers, what they say, what they do. The more reading you do the more you get acquainted with the style of writing and what is required of travel writers.
Be different
Once you have done all your readings, you will be able to decide the places you want to focus on as a travel writer. The best thing to do is to be you. Think of something unique in you, something you have that will reinforce yourself as a potential travel writer. Being yourself and being different from any other travel writer will make you stand out, a good sign for success.
Get online
Start getting yourself online and take advantage of available social media. Most popular are Twitter and Facebook. Start a Twitter account and/or a Facebook page and start posting. Find others with similar interest like you, then “tweet” and “like” or “follow” other subscribers in these social media. Just be careful with identify thefts by ensuring you don’t reveal extremely confidential matters. Learn how to create a simple website or blog. The more you get involved online the better you put your name out there. You can also start commenting on other social networks.
Travel
If you’re not ready to travel far or your finances don’t allow, you don’t have to travel across the world to be a travel writer. You can start by writing about your city. Find something new and different in your city. Later, if you are able to travel across the world this is the best scenario! But remember: think outside of the box to write a great article.
You have learned basic ideas of travel writing enough to help you decide whether travel writing is for you or not. If you honestly believe it is for you, plan your nearby travels as a start-up, prepare your travel tools and resources including a good camera, lots of pen and paper. Start writing! Be observant. Take notes. Nothing comes easy in life. Face your mistakes, accept rejections, but learn from them. Good luck and safe travels!
Writer Profile: Mary Edwards contributes to various topics including career, social media, public relations and branding. Her passion lies in thought leadership writing. She is editor and contributor for dating sites where she also writes about parenting and online dating. Her email: edwardsmary936 at gmail.com.
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The Need to Rebuild our Vitality
Re-energize, Re-build Energy
Fatigue has become a plague in this high-tech age. It has been eating up our vitality. We get sick, complain about mortgages and bills piling up, relationships in turmoil, jobs that we hate or don’t have. More and more, we are finding that our get-up-and-go have got up and gone. Talking to family and friends, somehow, we’ve all complained that fatigue or stress has been our day-to-day killer. Along with it are other associated health problems we also encounter – colds, weight problems, headaches, persistent migraines, gastro-intestinal discomforts, and other body pains, just to name a few. In short, a general un-wellness.
How do we rebuild our vitality and recharge our energy supply?
We need to rest, sleep and regenerate. These magical words we often take for granted to do, perhaps offer relief, and overcome our tiredness. Naturally, if fatigue is more persistent despite rest and other common-sense remedies, then a medical attention should be taken seriously.
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