Saturday, 29 December 2018

May


May:




Something To Try:
1.       What are the top 5 things you are most grateful for so far this year?
The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.”
 Robert Jordan,
Music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amR6-neQBPE
Siouxsie and The Banshees~Happy House...I love how catchy this song is!

Something to Try:
2.       What is the most precious gift anyone has ever given you?
“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”
Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H9G3XmQ03c
The Ruts~In A Rut
Good advice really!

Something To Try:
3.       What are three values that you hold dear? Why are they so important to you?
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”
 Nelson Mandela
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gproa6vzgws Violent Femmes~Kiss Off
This song had a real impact on me when I first heard it.

Something To Try:
4.       What are three strengths that you possess that have really helped you in life?
“She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.”
 Elizabeth Edwards
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1VzzNbfPaM
Bastille~Quarter Past Midnight... I love the singers voice.

Something To Try:
5.       What are three things that you have accomplished in your life so far? How have they helped you in life?
“If the fire in your heart is strong enough, it will burn away any obstacles that come your way.” 
 Suzy Kassem
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHsEwQvnGOE
Mumford And Sons~Guiding Light
This song makes me feel happy!
Something to Try:
6.       What are the 3 funniest things that have happened so far this year?
Success and failure come and go, but don't let them define you. It's who you are that matters.” 
 Kamal Ravikant
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvJnlLMJ1Rw
Van Morrison~Gloria One of the most amazing songs ever!
Something To Try:
7.       What has happened to you in your life that has taught you the most?
“Perhaps what matters when all is said and done is not who puts us down but who picks us up.” 
 Kate DiCamillo
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3JsuWz4xWc
Hey Joe~ Jimi Hendrix Experience Such magnificent guitar!
Something To Try:
8.       What have you liked most about this month so far?
“For in the end kindness is all that matters, and it is through our selfless acts and kind ways, that each of us will remain… Remarkably Intact.” 
Celia Belt
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZSe6N_BXs
Pharrell Williams~Happy just makes me happy!
Something To Try:
9.       Think of a little treat you can give yourself today.
“I want to write about the Rain,
whose teardrops awake every bud of May
and leaves the joyful Earth in harmony.”
Claudia Pavel
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htobTBlCvUU
Bjork~It's Oh So Quiet is so original!
Something to Try:
10.   “Look around you and if something needs tidying up, spend a few minutes tidying or cleaning so that your environment is more pleasing to you.
“Where you are going to matters more than what you are going through.” 
Moffat Machingura
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7kUDkK70qQ
The Jam~Eton Rifles...one of the best by The Jam
Something To Try:
11.   What have your family taught you that has proven useful to you in your life?
“Your subconscious mind is paying attention to how you treat yourself.” 
Sam Owen
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpUj4qrH8gA
I heard this song years ago and thought it was magical!
Something To Try:
12.   What thought do you keep having that you may benefit from letting go of? We have more choice over what we think than we sometimes imagine.
“I would, and I will. You know my theory. Plunge in. Face the fear head-on. Stay on the offense.” 
Koethi Zan
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkHqGuvRdNo 
Marillion~Garden Party I saw this band live, they were great!
Something To Try:
13.   Watch The News and notice the first positive statement that is made.
Fall seven times, rise eight.” 
Japanese Proverb
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyB90aNkURU
Marie Boyne~Vuoi Vuoi Mu This woman has a haunting voice!
Something to Try:
14.   What have you enjoyed most about today so far?
“Everyone has an innate capacity to bounce back from setbacks, reconnect with their passion for work, do their best and thrive no matter how dire external circumstances may seem.” 
Rani Bora
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkL7Fkigfn8
Does Your Mother know~Abba  I was such a fan as a kid!
Something To Try:
15.   Think about a comedian that you admire. What did they say that made you laugh?
“Resilience has a normal rhythm
You may not feel indestructable this morning
But tomorrow you will be strong” 
 Neil Mach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9RH85tVVOE
Display team~ This Is the News... I love the quirkiness of this song.
Something To Try:
16.   Think of a singer that you enjoy listening to. What song did you love hearing them sing?
“Later that day when I walked down this dried-out riverbed, enjoying the last rays of sunshine on my bare skin, I felt a deep inner peace coming up straight from my heart.” 
Nina Hrusa
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HkJHApgKqw Jona Lewie~Stop the CavalryOne of the best Christmas songs ever!
Something To Try:
17.   What quote have you read that made the most impact on you?
“In life it takes personal courage and inner strength to ask for help.” 
Donavan Nelson Butler
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgESYQ5iPtI
Everything But The Girl~ Each And Every One...what a beautiful voice!
Something to Try:
18.   Think of an actress that you admire and remember a film that they were in. What did you enjoy about their performance?
“Advice to my younger self:

1 Start where you are with what you have
2 Try not to hurt other people
3 Take more chances
4 If you fail, keep trying” 
Germany Kent
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfqPJp7Q7qE
Altered Images~ I Could Be Happy ...I love her voice!
Something To Try:
19.   Think of an actor that you admire and remember a film that they were in. What did you enjoy about their performance?
“Even the tiniest of flowers can have the toughest roots.” 
Shannon M Mullen
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skjvDLpeh4c
Ride A White Swan~T Rex  Who doesn't love Marc Bolan?
Something To Try:
20.   What is your favourite species of tree. What do you like about that tree?
“The overarching practice of letting go is also one of gaining resilience and insight.” 
 Sharon Salzberg
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1q86D02h3E 
My Back Street Girl~ Rolling Stones I find this song haunting.
Something To Try:
21.   What is your favourite snack? When did you last have that snack? Maybe you could enjoy the snack soon.
“Love is the most powerful force in the universe and we have the extraordinary ability to give and receive it.” 
Tim A. Ewell
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW3gKKiTvjs
kate Bush~Wuthering Heights...is simply amazing.
Something to Try:
22.   What is your favourite vegetable? What is it about this vegetable that you like? Maybe you could enjoy it soon.
“Life is brighter than we think and better as we are. We just need to open our eyes and follow our heart.” 
Nina Hrusa” 
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqM11bt9QvI
Libertines~ Can't Stand Me Now I will always love this song!
Something To Try:
23.   Think of a nice dream that you had in the past. What did you like about that dream?
“Rejoicing is grounded in gratitude, with a keen appreciation for yourself, others, your abundance, and the beauty around you.” 
Susan C. Young
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjvfIJstWeg
Close To me~ The Cure What a clever song!

Something To Try:
24.   What have you enjoyed most about this month so far?
“You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” Indira Gandhi
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMplIrSlg8E
Echo And The Bunnymen~The Cutter
Something To Try:
25.   What are you looking forward to next month?
First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.” Thomas a Kempis
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEaTc5eU6mo
Orange Juice~Rip It Up was a very memorable song.
Something To Try:
26.   Think of someone you believe to be resilient. What have you learnt from them?
To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.” Robert Muller
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jHbsI-tLfk
The Cramps~What's Inside A Girl...is a unique sound!
Something to Try:
27.   What is your current emotion? Each of our emotions 
are valid. Sometimes we regard sadness and anger as ‘negative emotions’ but in reality if we can learn to acknowledge our emotions we can accept things for the way they are.
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” Albert Einstein
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLhN__oEHaw
The Passenger~Iggy Pop...a beautiful song!
Something To Try:
28.   Think of someone who has done something good for you. Thank them for what they have done. People love to be appreciated for their kind gestures.
Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will live as one.” John Lennon
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_MjCqQoLLA
hey Jude~The Beatles...one of the best songs by this band!
Something To Try:
29.   What can you do to help someone? Often just listening to them and letting them know that you are there for them can be very helpful to them.
Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiJiuhnDfck
Peatbog faeries~Scots On the Rocks...this band can play!
Norwegian Wood~The Beatles...another beautiful song.
Something To Try:
30.   What can you do for yourself today that will make you feel happy?
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” Leo Tolstoy
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQciegmLPAo
Squeeze~Up The Junction... is one of those songs that stays with you a long time!
Something To Try:
31.   Think about yesterday. What did you enjoy most about that day?
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring – it was peace.” Milan Kundera
Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxmrRs6ceTM
Cult Maniax Cold Love...he has such a good voice.


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