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textimage — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:07:06 -0000

thanks for this. i too feel comfortable with "the universe" "the universal".

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crichard — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:35:12 -0000

Yes, absolutely! I am going to make this my #1 priority this year as well.

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crichard — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:31:24 -0000

I understand your reaction to the word God because the way that people use the term is quite limiting. I always change it to "the Universe" whether I am rethinking about it in my head or speaking about it. The Universe encompasses everything, and that is what God is to me - unlimited, unbounded, unconditionally loving.

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Arl — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:46:45 -0000

I'm definitely set out to read as many personal development books as I can and apply what I learned in my personal life! Isn't it great to be the best you can be?

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Cobby — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:29:09 -0000

What a brilliant idea. I'm 35 right now. You just inspired me to challenge myself this year by making a forty-before-forty list to start on this year!

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Jennywren — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:01:33 -0000

I'm going to read and reread books that attract me and find someone sympatico to talk personal development with. I'm going to focus more on myself and the things that I enjoy even if it means going it alone sometimes. I will write poetry again, something that I love to do but never give myself the time to commit to.

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shannon — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:29:50 -0000

Although I am not sure of ALL the things that I will do to stretch my mind this year, I am starting with a university philosophy course called, "The Examined Life in the Information Age". I've made a committment to read more this year. So far so good.

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textimage — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:53:23 -0000

love this! thanks.

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Gail Larsen — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:07:46 -0000

Here's how I handle the G word. I realized it triggers me so I asked the Mystery to support me with a new realization or definition. Right away I heard - G - O - D is Great Open Door! An instant shapeshift!

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Alison — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:15:20 -0000

I'm pursuing a career in Creative Writing. My ultimate goal is to become an author, hopefully writing for Children and Young Adults. I've always been someone people expected to become a Doctor/Professor of some description, so this is a big step for me. I'm heading back into study after a period of debilitating illness, so this year is going to involve a lot of change. I'm changing my mind about what classifies as a worthwhile career, stretching myself in areas I actually find challenging and even difficult, and defying expectation, which is a huge deal for me. I've always met people's expectations of me. It no longer works.

Last of all, I'm going to connect more with my spirituality, at the risk of ridicule and many other "scary" things. I'm hoping to live my life and conduct myself differently in my relationships, especially the one I have with myself.

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Ross — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:39:23 -0000

With superglue, a pair of tongs, and two slippers.

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marn — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:05:20 -0000

I am upgrading my Math, Biology, and English & presently have an appointment with an advisor at UBC to get my Bachelors of Nursing. A dream that I have had since I was a little girl... and allowed 'life' to get in the way! Not anymore! This will be interesting for me, a 37 year old woman with 2 boys that are 3.5 and 5 years old!! :-)
Oh, and I am also starting Theatre Sports in a few weeks!

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sublimegoodness — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:45:26 -0000

I'm going to purposely sign up for more things slightly out of my comfort zone - ie: improv classes, etc.

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Ellen — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:37:37 -0000

I'm going to continue learning more about my area of specialty in my profession. I'm also going to practice attracting money. THAT stretches my brain.

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Meredith — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:47:52 -0000

I'm a bout 3 weeks off from my 29th birthday and I am in the last stages of fine-tuning my 30-b4-30 list. It will be a year to challenge myself to take risks, go on adventures and learn. A few I've got so far: learn a new language (I'd love to learn Italian), go skinny-dipping and not feel self-conscious, finally master budgeting and personal finance, learn the tango, sleep under the stars, write a stand up act...just as few for starters. Looking forward to expanding mind & spirit (not body, at the moment).

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Carrie — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:26:39 -0000

May this ease your pain Debbie.

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Carrie — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:25:21 -0000

love to read it Connie!

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Carrie — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:54:30 -0000

Check out David Allen's web site http://www.davidco.com/, great tips on how to get organized!

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debbierodgers — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:24:00 -0000

By using the concept of neuroplasticity to change the way my mind listens to the chronic pain signals that my body insists on sending.

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Kate — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:23:33 -0000

I will be learning enough French to be comfortable on our trip to Paris in April, and I will use it as much as possible when I am there!!

I want to take some cooking classes with friends or my husband once every few months, and make an evening of them.

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Laura — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:39:01 -0000

I'm going to take a workshop on Contemplative Dialogue: Overcoming Division in Our Lives and Our World. I work in a field - sexual and reproductive health - that is often fraught with controversy. I look forward to learning a new skill to help me share my thoughts and ideas in ways that foster mutual understanding and respect.

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colleenoverman — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:32:35 -0000

Finish my first book. Finish another. Really stretch into being an author.

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Traci — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:29:15 -0000

Write, write, write, and write. And when I think I'm ridiculous, keep writing. And when I have nothing to write, write some more.

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emily — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:19:40 -0000

At 41, with an art teacher for a mother (and a father who forbid me taking classes), I am finally getting to art school. yeaaa, me!

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CristinaC — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:09:47 -0000

I'm trying to work on my patience & relaxation this year. I am going to learn the play the flute, start knitting again, and learn to cultivate beautiful orchids.