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newsE-letter. This is our way of keeping
in touch with the friends of ABC Feelings, sharing thoughts and feelings, quips & quotes,
featured books & movies, snack ideas, attitude of the month, special links
to keep you informed, poetry--whatever we think might interest you. We welcome your feedback, ideas--anything
you'd like to share with us.
In this issue you'll discover:
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Parenting
Tips & Ideas, (saved from the sword of sorting)
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and ©--Treat
yourself! Take the time to reflect.
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Music--when
did you change the channel?
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Treasure
your baby's voice! (grandparents, here's your cue)
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and ©--Sing for Peace
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Benji,
an Art & Essay Contest
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Health,
for you & your kids
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and ©--Calendar for Dr. Delis-Abrams, "the
attitude doc"
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How
to order ABC Feelings Products
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What
to do if you no longer wish to subscribe
Well,
Alexandra's still sorting and organizing, one of her favorite pastimes! In the
process, she's come across some of her joy filled journals and magazines, no longer published, and has two great articles
to share. The authors are mentioned, and
it never hurts to research for the books or articles on the Internet if you
want to read further.
Her first recommendation was the article "Parenting
by Intuition" by Barry Neil Kaufman, Director of the Option Institute in
1.
I never, ever try to save my children from
their unhappiness. Barry says when this
is done, it implies that unhappiness is out of their control AND unhappiness is
powerful as a tool to motivate mom, dad and others, and unhappiness is a sign
of caring.
2.
I don't owe my children anything. (This one will make you think) Barry agrees with me that children are
amazing students of the beliefs of our culture and those of their parents. They understand early on that when the parent
continually delivers, it appears it's their job to do so--that they owe the
child something. The relationship
becomes lopsided and lacks the learning of gratitude, and fails to encourage
the development of a sense of appreciation for all that is provided.
3.
I am really present when I am with my
children. Many parents half-listen to
their children, partners, co-workers, etc.
We hae so many expectations and agendas for our children. Being present is the key to truly enjoying
the moment to moment events of parenting.
Want
to challenge the author on his thoughts?
Option Institution 800.672.7171 or visit their web site at http://www.optioninstitute.com/
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The
second article Alexandra found for us was "Why Taking Care of Myself is Good
for My Children" by Reggie Mantei.
She makes some terrific points. . .
1.
When I care for myself I'm going to have
more fun with my children
2.
When I care for myself my life is in
balance. I get to be a separate whole person.
3.
When I care for myself I live more in the
moment. (both authors made this point)
Author Reggie also states "only to the degree that we acknowledge our unique importance and serve our basic needs are we able and eager to concern ourselves with the needs of others, to be genuinely warm and loving, truly understanding and compassionate." Good advice Reggie!
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Treat yourself and take
some time to reflect! Stop and ask
yourself. . .
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Are
you breathing deeply - into your abdomen?
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When
was the last time you took a leisure walk in the forest, by the sea, into a garden?
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How
many times did you laugh in the last seven days?
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Do
you see your truth when you look in the mirror?
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Have
you told the people in your life how much they mean to you lately?
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Music--When
did you change channels?
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"Music
is the unified language of the universe.
Everything is melody, harmony, strings, and the universe is a
symphony. The mind of God is music
resonating through 10-dimensional hyperspace" Michio Kaku, physicist,
author, teacher, advisor for NASA and Star Trek (http://mkaku.org)
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Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you
don't live it, it won't come out of your horn."
-Charlie Parker
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If you're in the market
for piano music that will truly soothe your soul, we recommend the music of
Leana Leach of
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Treasure Your Baby's Voice!
A message to new grandparents
Moms are often too busy to think about recording their child's voice, so Alexandra took it upon herself to start recording the sounds of their granddaughter Alissa from the age of three weeks. She's now all of 15 months on the planet! She recently played a tape over her mother's voicemail of the sweet sounds of her daughter laughing and giggling with her "yiaya" (Greek for grandmother). You can't be upset for any length of time when you hear a child belly laughing with sheer delight. It's never too late to record those sounds and interactions. From the first words to the first date, get it on tape! Having had a business in the past where she recorded people's life stories on audio tape, Alexandra says she has had prior clients tell her the recording of their parents is in their safe deposit box. They say the sound of the voice is the sense we lose first! So, have fun with your little ones and make magic together!
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Benji Movies, the American
Humane Assn, a national animal welfare agency, and Maricopa County Animal Care
& Control are looking for entries to the "Benji Art and Essay contest"
for youth. Open to ages 6-14 in
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Music is the soul of language."
-Max Heindel
--and ©--
Would you like to implement a program at your school or in your
home to begin building a foundation for character development? The most
effective method to developing character is by first encouraging self-exploration. Why do we do what we do? Why do we think what
we think? What am I feeling? We have recently introduced the 34-page
booklet "101 Ways to Introduce
Feelings Communication and Character Development into the Classroom and
Home". Priced at $5.95 and $2.00
shipping, you are sure to get amazing ideas and results from '101 Ways' Please
visit our web site at http://www.abcfeelings.com or, call us at 800.745.3170 for ideas on
which products will best fill your needs!
Alexandra
shares--In November I experienced strong sensations in my right hand. It was suggested I have surgery within the
next few months. As this isn't my style,
I proceeded to look deeper to the source of the ailment. I was eager to know what was causing the
sensations in the first place. Well,
after a variety of chiropractic sessions, therapeutic massage, x-rays,
alkalizing my body, eliminating bread, dairy and sweets--following my intuition
as far as the next step, doing a neuro-physical reprogramming session with
myself (a protocol examining my beliefs with regard to the situation) and
observing and honoring the healing process, the symptoms are 95% gone--maybe
six months later. The moral of the
story--look to the cause and remember you are a wholistic being--physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual. Everything
works together. It's fascinating to
discover how complex we truly are and how amazingly perfect the entire process
is.
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Did you
know?
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Obesity in children is on the
rise--click to read about it http://familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,2-22626,00.html
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Children's blood pressure is on
the rise as mentioned in the 'Bay Area Parent', Feb. 2002. Visit http://www.parenthood.com and request a copy.
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Physician James Gordon says:
"Low deep breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we
have. . .The abdomen should expand during inhalation to provide the optimum
amount of oxygen needed to nourish all the cells in the body. The average breathing rate is 15-16 cycles
per minute but with training it can be reduced to 7 or 8."
The amazing body!!! We keep learning
how it works. . .Why not teach it to our children during those early
impressionable years? Next month we'll
talk about foods that help rather than hinder our heath!
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THE "Attitude Doc's" AGENDA
For those of you who may not have met
her, Alexandra, "the attitude doc" is a nationally recognized
speaker, conducting keynotes and workshops to help "prepare a child for
life" and to encourage the exploration of our attitudes, beliefs and
choices. Additionally, she has a
transpersonal practice (integrating the physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual aspects of our nature) in Sun Valley, ID, where she utilizes leading
edge protocols to assist her clients to make monumental strides in minimal
time. She is available for your
organization, corporation, or for you personally, and we welcome your calls at
800.745.3170. Or, visit our web site at http://www.abcfeelings.com/dralexandra.html. If you're in the
following areas, drop by and participate in a workshop, listen in on a lecture,
or pick up your favorite ABC Feelings products. If you would like to schedule a workshop or meet with Dr.
Alexandra in your area, please call 800.745.3170
June 24-26, Int'l Center for Character Education, San Diego, CA
208.762.3177 for information
Gene will be exhibitng products at the following areas:
June 29-July 2, 2002 American School Counselor
Assn. Conference,
Miami, FL
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