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Good morning!  It’s a glorious day here in Toronto and I just can’t help but feel really grateful for today.  I was tired last night and didn’t really have the energy to stay up late to watch the final moments of the  2008 US Election Day.  And today, I thought I’d post the Acceptance speech of the newly-elect US President Barack Obama.

I’ll be very interested as to how fast the transition will be.  What would be his first agenda?  The economy?  The war on terrorism?  Healthcare?  Whatever it is, Obama’s rise to the US Presidency goes to show that there is power in the use of Social Media.  And most important of all, America has “matured” as a voter and has gone beyond racial issues that has been such a huge part of the electoral campaign.  Congratulations, America!

The Free World has finally awaken to new beginnings.  Be nice~the world is watching   Blessings, everyone!

Growing up in the Manila, Philippines, I have witnessed how hard and impoverished life is.  It is so bad we have Smokey Mountain to show for it.  People literally lived in the landfill and sustain their livelihood picking on garbage for EVERYTHING – for the boards that would form part of their makeshift homes, clothing to cover them up with and any food and drink that they can salvage out of the garbage which they will call their meal for the day.

You think you are having it rough?  Think again!

It makes me sick to think that in this day and age when the world has achieved and evolved, that we are still fighting the same societal problems from long ago.  In my honest opinion, poverty is a result of greed, corruption and plain disregard towards others.  I think that a concerted effort to eradicate poverty is achievable.  We just need to make this collective decision and be more aware about it in our daily lives.  

I know it is hard to do this as we go on our lives.  But think about other people who just wish “if only they can make it their next meal….”  Let us do our share in helping bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.  Our world is governed by a variety of policy makers.  Let’s make sure that we pick and choose the ones that will take poverty to heart.  We as citizens of the world are empowered to do so.  Let us be the change that we want to be in this world!      

Yesterday was Election Day in Canada.  Election Day gives me the thrills.  I think it is primarily because in my lifetime, I’ve only experienced and participated in a handful of elections.  It’s a shame because our voter turnout in Canada was not that great.I was born during the Martial Law era under the Marcos regime.  I have always been an active participant in my community.  I joined various civic organizations.  I was there during the EDSA Revolution. 

Where am I going with all these?  This is a shout-out to everyone out there who does not think that his/her vote does not count.  Because it does.  It is time that we empower ourselves and fight poverty as a collective.  Let your voice be heard.

We have all been impoverished with the recent hit on the World Markets.  And more or less, we have a taste of what it is like to be “poor”.  Before you start feeling sorry for yourself and start counting all your losses, think again.  And think LONG and HARD.  How bad could it be?     

Today, Blog Action Day 2008 I will donate my day’s earnings to my local church in support of the needy.  Today, am grateful for all the bountiful blessings I have received in my lifetime.

Watch this and you’ll get what I mean.  Special credit goes to pinoyatheist for this video I stumbled upon YouTube. 

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Hi everyone!

Would like to share this with you all out there.  Looking forward to a productive and inspiring week ahead of us all.  Thanks to Michelle Cederberg for our Tuesday Inspiration. 

Blessings, everyone!

“While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us.”

~ Ben Franklin   

So the world around you seems to be crumbling … what can you do but take care of you?  When life gets stressful, we usually drop healthful practices like nutrition, sleep, and exercise to fight the fires, and come out at the end all battle weary to boot.   When busy hits, the best thing you can do is fire up your self care.  Ensure you’re eating regularly and healthfully.  Make sure you’re getting fresh air and exercise daily.  Even fifteen minutes will make a difference. Instead of cramming in ‘to do’, go to bed a half hour earlier and top up on rest.  Restoration and self-care will not only make you feel energized, but it will give you back a feeling of control.  Who better to focus that energy on but you?  

Michelle Cederberg MKin, CEP, Professional Speaker

What a roller-coaster ride!  A few years back, everyone I personally knew would go out a-spending and painting the town red — well, life is good.  And as much as it is hard to tune out to the on-goings with our economy, I know that LIFE IS STILL GOOD.  However, with all this negative talk about the world markets, I’m so ready to head out to an island get-away with no internet, no phone, no connection to the outside world — easier said than done!

Most of us are in PANIC mode - and that’s fine because we are wired to feel this way.  The crisis is real and we are reacting to it.  But I just want to put my two cents out there for all of us:  now is not the time to hold off on our spending. We should continue to pay into our retirement plans, we should continue to put money in the banking system.  Let us not go against the Laws of Economics.  I know it may sound counter-productive, but if you can afford to invest in, say, real estate, do it!  You may find some bargains out there.  My point is this: continue to be creative by finding better, effective and affordable ways of doing what you need to get done.

I know it is hard to stay focused - but if we persevere and continue to just do the things that we love doing, our hardwork will pay off.  Always keep your eye on the prize! 

Stay fabulous, everyone!