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{Heart Touchers} *Get Away From It All* 9/6/01
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If there is anyone who needed today's article
by Laura Lagana, it is me! May all of us make
sure we take the time to relax, rejuvenate, and
get away from it all....
Michael
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Get Away From It All
By Laura Lagana, RN
When I recently asked my friend, "Have you
gone on summer vacation yet?" her astonishing
response was, "No, we don't have time this year."
Her remark made me wonder how many others share
a similar fate.
Recent statistics from National Geographic Traveler
show that Americans, on average, take only 13
annual vacation days per year. In comparison to
other industrialized nations, such as Italy, which
came out on top with an average of 42 days per
year, and France, runner-up with 37 days, it doesn't
take a rocket scientist to see why we are so "stressed out."
In addition, many Americans feel they must keep in
touch with the workplace while on vacation, packing
laptops and cellphones alongside their sunscreen,
swimsuits and videocams. Of course, there are many
contributing factors to this current condition but one
thing is crystal clear: WE ARE HUMAN "BEINGS"--
NOT HUMAN "DOINGS." Our jobs shouldn't define
who we are.
Ask yourself the following questions:
#1 "After I'm gone, how do I want to be remembered?"
#2 "If I dropped dead this very minute, who would do my job?"
If you consider yourself indispensable, think again!
In order to fortify your health, happiness, sanity and
relationships, you still need to recharge your
"internal batteries." A change of scenery, a
slower pace, and enjoyable activities shared with
loved ones can make a positive difference in
attitude, outlook and overall health and stamina.
Realistically, not everyone can take a summer
vacation, but taking time off at intervals during
the year is a necessity of life that doesn't
require an exotic destination with a fancy price
tag. Whatever you do, and wherever you go, give
yourself permission to "get away from it all."
You've earned it!
"Of journeying the benefits are many: the freshness
it bringeth to the heart, the seeing and hearing of
marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities,
the meeting of unknown friends, and the learning of
high manners." ~ Gulistan Sadi
Health, Happiness and Success,
Laura Lagana, RN
NurseAngel@LauraLagana.com
Write Laura and let her know what you thought of her article!
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Reprinted by permission of Laura Lagana, RN. Copyright c 2001.
From Success Solutions Newsletter, August 16, 2001.
In order to protect the rights of the copyright holder,
no portion of this publication may be reproduced
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About the Author:
Laura Lagana, RN, is an author, professional
speaker and registered nurse. She is author of
the upcoming inspirational anthology, Touched
by Angels of Mercy.
(For details about availability, visit her Web site).
Laura is also a co-author of Chicken Soup for the
Volunteer's Soul, as well as a frequent contributor
to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. She may
be reached at Success Solutions, P.O. Box 7816,
Wilmington, DE 19803; e-mail: NurseAngel@LauraLagana.com;
Web site: http://www.LauraLagana.com.
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. . I usually read your e-mail late in the evening-after putting my husband to bed-He has ALS. Sometimes laughing and other times with tears. One cannot count the number of times you have made my day. May your new ministry provide you and your family with satisfaction and peace. Thank you for having such a great and special web site.
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Hi Michael and Kristi,
I just wanted to let you know I am happy your prayers were answered; I have seen myself that when we hold off on obeying God right away, this hinders our prayers from being answered right away; when you finally gave in to God's leading, He made this chance available for you to go into ministry so you could be home more with your family.
My hat off to you, Kristi, for homeschooling your boys. I obeyed the calling of God to homeschool my son this year. He is in first grade. If I had obeyed this calling last year, I might have saved myself and my son the behavior problems he went through because of the negative influences in his class.
Now God is blessing me as I continue the teaching with my son that I started when he was a baby.
Blessings to you, your ministry, and the new and positive changes in your mailing list. I will continue to enjoy reading the Heart Touching stories I read everyday.
Karen Smith
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Thought For The Day:
"A true friend never gets in the way, unless you
happen to be going down."--Arnold Glasow
Verse for the Day:
"If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity
the man who falls and has no one to help him up!"
Ecclesiastes 4:10
Kid's Thought For The Day:
"A first grader told his teacher the Indians could
not possibly have served popcorn to the Pilgrims at
the first Thanksgiving because they didn't have
microwave ovens back then."
Parent's Thought For The Day
"The teacher asked her class what each wanted
to become when they grew up. A chorus of
responses came from all over the room. "A
football player," "A doctor," "An astronaut,"
"The president," "A fireman," "A teacher,"
"A race car driver." Everyone that is, except
Tommy. The teacher noticed he was sitting there
quiet and still. So she said to him, "Tommy, what
do you want to be when you grow up?" "Possible"
Tommy replied.
"Possible?" asked the teacher.
"Yes," Tommy said. "Mom is always telling me
I'm impossible. So when I get to be big, I want to be possible."
Coach's Thought For The Day
"Those that know how to win are much more
numerous than those who know how to make
proper use of their victories." --Polybius
Deep Thought For The Day:
"Whenever I see one of those ads where you get
eight CDs for a penny, and then you have to pay
another penny for the next CD, I immediately
call up and demand to know why the last one is
so expensive. Why does it cost eight times as
much as the others?"-- Bill Dwyer
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REQUESTS:
Michael, I have an update for you. Last week I prayed
for God to send someone to help me with all I'm dealing
with [arthritis/fibromyalgia/disabilty]. Last weekend I
got a surprise visit from a former co-worker. Not only
did he play his guitar and sing to me for over an hour
(helping me forget about my constant pain), but gave me
a gift of money (without my asking). He feels so
grateful for God's blessings to him that he wanted to
pass it on. Well, his gift will allow me to see a
surgeon and get a biopsy on the lump on my neck. This
is truly an example of God's love and perfect timing.
The messages in your mailing give me just the lift I
need to get through another day. Thank you.
Nancy
nh11151@att.net
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/_/\/\ MICHAEL T. POWERS
\_\ / HeartTouchers@aol.com
/_/ \ "For I have been crucified with Christ and I no
\_\/\ \ longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I
\_\/ live in the body I live for the Son of God, who
loved me and gave Himself for me."
Galatians 2:20
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