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This category emphasizes those poignant and moving things I know or learn about – and sharing them.

The True Meaning of the infectious giggle

22 May

The following words were spoken to me this morning by the oh-so-wise eleven year old young lady living in this household!

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“Everything is alright – inside of us – when we laugh!” Emma L.B. 2013

self portrait (cartoon style) by Emma L.B., 2013

self portrait (cartoon style) by Emma L.B., 2013

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Now that’s a quote I can really get my arms around, both figuratively and literally! Children do have a way of reminding us of what is truly important in life. And they are always the most simple of things. So why are our lives so complicated? How come we lose this awareness when we grow up, and why?

I recently visited one of my blogging friends, Doris who posted (with great photos) that a fun way to “escape” is to spend time with children. Check her post out, just click on her link! She’s right!

The talented and delightful Emma was recording her laughter for a video she is making (both her and her brother are into movie making). Emma’s area of interest is making moving cartoon videos from her original characters that she draws. Jack – two years her senior is also into Stop Motion videos, lego pieces and people (he has one of the sinking of the titanic), and also racing/crashes with matchbox cars. (The process is laborious and takes hours). They both do their own uploading and editing including voice overs of their videos!

Emma and Jack

So Emma has been recording her laughter and giggles and playing with it for the voice over for her latest cartoon video. She just came into my writing room and asked me to listen to her laughter. We both ended up laughing for 5 minutes. So naturally I had to share her “giggle” and her reason why laughter is a good thing, with all of you!

Essence of the infectious giggle as demonstrated by Emma!

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Make the best of your day, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Laughter does help! So do children!

~ Penny

Penny L Howe

 
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Posted by on May 22, 2013 in Artistic Expression, Having Fun, I believe, Sharing Thoughts, Why - The Inspired Word, Why I care, Why I laugh, Why I love

 

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Pause … breath in, breath out

22 May

Okay?

Feel better?

If not repeat!

When life is too much – of too much,

it’s probably because

its too much of too much!

So what are you going to do about it?

A Very Kicked Back Cat!

I’m thinking it’s time for a break. Ease up on things. relax, wind down.

It’s your life we’re talking here. How about being good to yourself

… for a change!

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“Live in the moment my friends
so when those good moments happen
you’re ready to enjoy them!”
~ Penny L Howe, 2013
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Yes, for those of you who have started to follow A Penny for your thoughts this quote was taken from today’s post. I guess I really wanted to make a point to as many as possible about our need to relax a little bit more in our too busy daily lives! I hope the point was made, be good to you – you’re worth it. Going crazy from living an insane pace isn’t.

Penny,

Penny L Howe

 
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Posted by on May 22, 2013 in Artistic Expression, Having Fun, Why - The Inspired Word, Why I blog, Why I care, Why I laugh, Why I love

 

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An aspect of being … a human being!

21 May

contemplationIs it not fascinating that we, human beings, are gifted from birth with so many working processes and capabilities. Attributes (sensory, mental, physical and spiritual) enabling us to embrace, with a wonderful fullness, the miraculous mystery of life itself.

Instead, many human beings chose to view life (at a distance) making judgement calls through the limiting lens of insecurity and fear.

They see life’s inconsequentialities (now that’s a substantial word isn’t it, especially when it means something so very simple – “that which lacks importance”), but they/we leap upon these trivialities making of them meanings of importance, building upon our (and others) manufactured fears instead of nurturing truths that lay within and all around.

But there you have it, the nature of the human “being”. Are weexploring programmed to think so negatively, or has some portion of our “flight or fight” survival mechanism morphed it’s way into this state of being/existence.

I, for one find this a most undesirable trait and “state of existence” to live within.

May I recommend and strongly encourage you to consider a move – from this “state” of being to new territory. One that includes the richness of all that life has to offer. It’s out there, this vast unexplored (for many) territory of being. Yours for the asking, yours for the believing, yours for the doing.

Do not allow your mind to be “house bound” as the result of fears and misconceptions. Open yourself up and live. That is what life is all about, after all! But its still up to you to determine the aspect of your being, your choice – as always!

… In closing, beautiful and enabling words from a woman born without the attributes almost all of us take for granted; vision, hearing and for many years speech, yet she managed to overcome her adversities and indeed fully explored the richness of life itself. If she can do this, why can’t we?

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” ~ Helen Keller

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~ Penny

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Posted by on May 21, 2013 in Artistic Expression, I believe, Sharing Thoughts, Why - The Inspired Word, Why I blog, Why I care, Why I love, Why I write

 

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A Feeling of Happiness ~ share!

20 May

You know the feeling I’m talking about

it reaches right up inside you and suddenly – everything – feels

incredibly wonderful. Just everything!

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Isn’t it just about the best feeling ever!

Just imagine if we could capture it in a bottle.

Save it for those days where we need

to uncap the bottle of happiness and take a swig or two (or more).

Savor the taste, the flavor ~ inhale it, swallow in gulps.

Yes, that’s the happiness I’m talking about.

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happy

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I have a few bottles I’ve been saving up

And it dawned on me that happiness is not

to be selfishly contained but spread around.

No more hoarding happiness for me.

When I think of  all the beautiful warm and loving

people that live on our planet I am happy.

When I breath in the fresh air (because I can) I’m happy.

When I witness and am a part of nature in all it’s glory

I’m happy.

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nature

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When I think how amazing lucky I’ve been

in my life, (I survived) I’m happy.

When I hear, read or view the beautiful

music,words and art that others have created

I’m happy.

When I think of my family and friends

(of course this includes those talented loving blogging friends)

I’m happy.

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music

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When I see anyone with a big smile on their face

I’m happy.

And as I write this I realize, I am happy

so today,I share my happiness with you.

And it’s big enough to embrace

the entire planet and all of you!

Love and happiness to all of you!

YOU deserve it

so

Make it so!

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smile

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Share your happiness with me.

We’ll laugh and  be happy

and then we’ll make a positive difference

together ~ Happiness works best

in groups. Because very large groups

of loving, compassionate and caring people

is a very happy thing.

As I’ve shared my happiness

with you today, amazingly enough

it turns out

I now have even more to share

for today

and tomorrow and all the days ahead,

You are not alone.

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happy children

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Come ~ share your happiness with me.

If you’ve been missing happiness lately

I’ve noticed that it is quick to return

right after an awareness of

humble gratitude for that which you do have.

And remembering to appreciate this

by sharing with others!

Happiness seems to magically appear

soon after …

In large doses. Truly!

Have a most happy day today,

~ Penny

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Posted by on May 20, 2013 in Artistic Expression, I believe, Why - The Inspired Word, Why I blog, Why I care, Why I Learn & Share, Why I love, Why I write

 

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In contemplation of Self

17 May

… and the importance of life.

Therefore a few posts expressing my ponderings in short verses.

Solitary contemplation of the kitten kind! While musing over the unfinished strings of life.

A kitten’s contemplation on the unfinished multi-colored mat of life. Note the dangling strings – to play or not to play with them is the contemplation.

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Life – a privilege to nurture

The first to give honor
The second to share,
The third to be humble
and try to be there.

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When making the difference,
in that which you do,
you make for a difference
the truth within you.
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~ Penny L Howe, 2013

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Thank you for your visit, have an excellent weekend!

~ Penny

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Posted by on May 17, 2013 in Artistic Expression, I believe, Sharing Thoughts, Why - The Inspired Word, Why I blog, Why I care, Why I love, Why I write

 

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Fascinating Flower

14 May

I miss my son who lives in Philadelphia, so it was my great happiness to have the florist show up on Sunday (Mother’s Day) with a gorgeously small bouquet of flowers from him. Couldn’t help myself, I took a few shots for you to be as fascinated as I by the intricate beauty of the insides of a flower.

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flower by penny l howe,

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flowers

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Just wanted to share, (yes there was a card with loving words inside and the fragrance is also incredible)! Happy Wednesday!

~ Penny

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Posted by on May 14, 2013 in Sharing Thoughts, Why I care, Why I love

 

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Waste Management Control – for good health … HUH?

14 May

Yes, – the truth!

The most efficient waste management system on the planet is our own body, until we mucky up the works with our current life style habits!

body

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The most understood definition of waste management (in industry): The collection, transportation and disposal of garbage and waste products. This encompasses management of all processes and resources for proper handling of waste materials. This then is the everyday world of garbage collection and removal.

And this is also what our body does for us, 24 hours a day … if we let it.

The further we stray from providing what our body needs so it can take a raw product, turn it into fuel, and then discard what can’t be used, the further we are from optimal health.

Here’s another way to think about this. Right now. Take a cup of sugar and poor it into the gas tank of your car!engine  I can hear your thoughts. Are you kidding me? That would really mess up my cars ability to run! We do (most of us) maintain our mechanical transportation. So, why not the most important one?

The body is our own personal (one of a kind) biological vehicle that needs the same care and maintenance to effectively do it’s job. When the body can’t do it’s job of waste removal then negative things begin to happen:

The build up of cholesterol and calcium deposits; the breakdown of celluar structures into free radicals, plus the added complication of manufactured chemicals counterbalancing what we are either ingesting or reacting to (stress) create a weakness allowing disease to enter our body. The body can not protect itself from invaders, much less do it’s job of removing waste if we are overloading it everyday.

Just some food for thought. Do a little research, you might be surprised at a few simple things you can do to improve the maintenance of the most important form of transportation you have – your body! Your life may depend on it. Well, actually it does!

Thanks for stopping by,

~ Penny

plh

 
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Posted by on May 14, 2013 in healthcare for the family, Why healthy choices, Why I blog, Why I care, Why I love

 

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The Perfect Gift ~ Sharing

12 May

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the gift

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SHARING

“The perfect gift
not spoken,
The perfect gift
revealed,
The perfect gift
that’s given,
Will always appeal.
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The perfect gift
is SHARING
and, as it should be,
The perfect gift
I’m given
is the love you share with me.”

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Thank you bloggers everywhere!

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sharing your dreams

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Have a wonderful Mother’s Day, and for those of you who “mother” (nurture, care for and love)

with your heart (regardless of gender) Happy Mother’s Day to you too!

~ Penny

plh

 
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Posted by on May 12, 2013 in Artistic Expression, Sharing Thoughts, Why - The Inspired Word, Why I blog, Why I care, Why I love, Why I write

 

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… Ease on down!

11 May

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snails pace

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When life comes at you hard and heavy, ease – on – down!

When there’s just too much to carry on, ease – on – down!

When burden’s seem to overflow and heart is weary too

Stop right now, retabulate – there’s something you can do:

Ease on down!

Reset your pace, remove the frown.
Be carefree, be as a clown.
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Rethink, redo, recapture,
the simple joys of life!
Don’t just be a survivor
Your life full up with strife.
 
move a little slower, simplify your tasks
Live one day at a time, it’s not too much to ask!
And then most importantly
please … ease on down!
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Life is a never ending experience. Do take the time to enjoy.

a rose

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If there are no flowers to stop and smell … then go find some, now!

Today! Do it!

Have a great weekend and Happy Mother’s Day too!

with much affection,

~ Penny

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Posted by on May 11, 2013 in Artistic Expression, I believe, Why - The Inspired Word, Why I blog, Why I care, Why I love, Why I write

 

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Singing Stones – A sensory lesson!

11 May

Each day, much sensory information is lost to us, even though we do have the capability to sense our b onesurroundings more fully than we currently do. Each person’s level of awareness is influenced by individual skills, our genes, environment, and our personal previous experiences.

Learning to better understand our full sensory “potential” will help us interpret our environment more accurately. It is a good thing to know that each of our senses do not work independently of one another. Science has proven sensory integration takes place in the brain.a one

Scientific research has also shown that the brain never stops changing and adjusting to its environment. We now know the brain can “reprogram” itself.

This ability is important for acquiring new knowledge, for compensating for deficiencies that result from age or injury, and for enhancing our life experiences.

So to help you reprogram a little – Did you know that rocks (solids) absorb sound; those vibrations and frequencies that travel through air and water (gases and liquids -to simplify things here). According to scientists, rocks or stones also resonate.

There are certain rocks (sonorous rocks) that have the property of ringing like a bell when struck (which we can hear). Other rocks resonate too, we just don’t hear these series of tones. The frequencies are lower than the human ear can hear, but our body still senses the vibratory sounds they make.

Your sensory lesson for today. Go find a stone. Ideally near a water source or a mountain side. But one in a meadow or barren desert will also work. Hold it in the palm of your hand for a period of time.

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singing stones

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You’ll find yourself wanting to rub the stone and no, nothing magical or mystical is going to happen … but … as frequencies go, the warmth of your own body’s chemistry (and energy) coupled with the resonating vibrations from the stone will play a soothing song that both your body and mind will sense – a calming experience!

Go on give it a try! Not magic, just science. (Or as Einstein would say – perhaps a bit of both!)

Have a great day, thanks for stopping by,

~ Penny

plh

 
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Posted by on May 11, 2013 in Artistic Expression, I believe, Sharing Thoughts, Why - The Inspired Word, Why healthy choices, Why I blog, Why I care, Why I Learn & Share, Why I love, Why I write

 

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