LetsReflect.com is a social networking website that is centered on the idea of Self-Actualization. Self-Actualization is the desire to reach your full potential. Members can create their own profile page on which they can list reflections, goals, favorite quotes, etc. to try to reach their full potential while helping other LetsReflect.com users.
My Reflections
1.
I'm happier when I'm exercising.
2.
Tell my friends how significant they are to me.
3.
LIve my BEST life!
4.
I'm reaping my rewards.
5.
Attitude is everything.
6.
This list keeps me on track.
7.
Make your wrongs right.
8.
Reality vs. Fantasy
9.
What a great time to be Alive!
10.
I am Determined!
11.
I want to be a positive influence on others.
12.
I have a lot to look forward to.
13.
Taste every moment and live it out loud!
14.
live like I'm dying
15.
no regrets
16.
living alone has its advantages
17.
be my own best friend
18.
pleasure
19.
celebrate good feelings
20.
enjoy each day
21.
I'm happier when I am walking
22.
peace of mind
23.
I'm validated!
24.
I'm thankful to be alive!
25.
SOLITUDE.....enjoy it!
26.
oh yes...........I can!
27.
heal
28.
live my BEST life
29.
RELAX
30.
things work out
31.
my thoughts define me
32.
I'm happy with my progress
33.
I do the very best I can
34.
ASK-BELIEVE-RECEIVE
35.
I believe in 2nd chances
36.
From now on..............
37.
WOW.................................
38.
EXPERIENCE-DECISION-BELIEF
39.
The only fact in life is death
40.
In order to have life, you must earn one
41.
FAMILY- special people
42.
What kind of memories do I want to leave?
43.
change can be positive
44.
life is an occasion, live up to it!
45.
It's never too late to begin
46.
2008 is gonna be great!
47.
I feel at peace
48.
I AM reaping my rewards
49.
ATTITUDE is everything
50.
life is forever changing
51.
This is my life......am I who I want to be?
52.
I GET IT!
53.
I love my life
54.
It's GOT to be pleasant every minute of my life
55.
In order to lead the orchestra, you must turn your back on the crowd
56.
I'm learning
57.
I am attracted to postive people
58.
I don't HAVE to know
59.
I feel like I am living
60.
This list keeps my on track~~~~~~~
61.
music is magical
62.
put positive out there, positive comes back
63.
I know alot of good people
64.
we are more alike than different
65.
nurture good, healthy relationships
66.
temptation is just..........temptation
67.
the decisions I make today, effect my future
68.
I AM BLESSED......more and more!
69.
my bloodsugar reading was 105! (1/28/08)
70.
Oh......how I have changed
71.
I am not ready to slow down yet, everything in my is alive!
72.
I'm so grateful to be me....mind, body and spirit!
73.
Handle a stressful situation like a dog: if you can't eat it or hump it, then just pee on it and walk away!
74.
We ARE the choices WE make
75.
in due time, let life unfold
76.
treadmilling is my drug...it is an antidepressant
77.
that was then, this is now
78.
DIS-ENGAGE
79.
What a great time to be alive
80.
I made a decision to take care of myself
81.
I AM DETERMINED!!!
82.
I am so very proud of the people that my children have become.
83.
I want to be a positive influence on others
84.
I have alot to look forward to
85.
My work is not done
86.
BE TRUE TO YOURSELF!
87.
I am fragile
88.
Trust in "the process"
89.
I will be my own best friend
90.
I am proud of my children
91.
Ahh....the mystery of retirement!
92.
Embrace the principle of uncertainity, lean into the mystery, and gratefully enjoy the gift of everyday.
93.
I live with passion and purpose everyday
94.
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING!
95.
It feels good to have a positive attitude
96.
I am changing
97.
Time is moving fast.....enjoy the minutes!
98.
I CHOOSE to live a life that matters.
99.
God watches over me
100.
I am not retiring.....I am just re-wiring!
101.
I want to make a difference
102.
You cannot be lonely if you like the person that you are alone with!
103.
celebrate what you want to see more of!
104.
I'll taste every moment and live it outloud......this IS the time of my life!
105.
I SWAM 10 laps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
106.
Life is very, very short
107.
My children are amazingly talented and creative. I am so lucky to have them!
108.
The future is NOW!!!!!
109.
I want to be ALIVE my whole life!
110.
It's important to let people have their space.
111.
Do not offer my opinion unless it is asked for.
112.
I want to LIVE until I die.
113.
Love is what you make it.
114.
You must prune first before new life will begin.
115.
I love a good night's sleep
116.
Randon Acts of Kindness are very important to me!
117.
The sun is always shining behind the clouds.
118.
I am learning patience.
119.
Setup for a Comeback: Proverbs 24:16
120.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
121.
Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened.
122.
I am still at the starting line.
123.
Joy is a choice.
124.
I am responsible for my reactions.
125.
You do not have to react to everything.
126.
All I wanted to know- "was he here to stay?" and now I know.
127.
I would rather do for my kids while I am alive to enjoy it.
128.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.....
it's about learning to dance in the rain!
129.
Positive energy heals, conducts love, and transforms.
130.
To the world you may be one person; but to one person, you may be the world.
131.
The secret to happiness is being grateful!
132.
The thoughts, images and words you replay in your mind everyday are directly related to your happiness. Replace negative thoughts with a positive affirmation.
133.
I want someone to follow who does not lead the way.
134.
Setting boundaries feels so freeing.
135.
I want to die happy.
136.
I needed to look back to this list to get re-energized!
137.
Balance....Balance....Balance
138.
I want to focus on living in the present.
139.
I am in love with my family!
140.
Do the best you can!
141.
My eye is on the prize!
142.
Not having a plan for your life is like watching the TV with someone else holding the remote.
143.
I need this list to BOUNCE BACK!!!!!! (4/10)
144.
I'm too blessed to be stressed!
145.
Time is precious!
I'm Grateful For
1.
Today!
2.
My children and their happiness.
3.
My friends
4.
Opportunities
5.
Choices
6.
My health
7.
My abilities
8.
Being alive
9.
Laughter
10.
Watching my grands grow and become great little people
11.
my mind
12.
the gentle warmth of the evening sunshine
13.
music
14.
People in my life that are a positive influence.
15.
People in my life that I CAN count on!
16.
My son and his family have moved back home!
17.
the internet
18.
my new Macaroni and cheese recipe!
19.
my reputation
20.
my list of Reflections.........they motivate me and make me smile!
21.
Experience
22.
The truth, no matter how painful.
23.
The opportunity to be a part of my kids and grands lives!
24.
To be able to forgive.
My Favorite Quotes
1.
This too shall pass. ~Carolyn Thompson
2.
Wag more, bark less
3.
Good things come to those who wait
4.
The purpose of life is a life of purpose. ~Robert Byrne
5.
May you LIVE every day of your life. ~Jonathan Swift
6.
Make the choice to stay alive your whole life by keeping your dreams, purpose, and goals in front of you. ~Joel Osteen
7.
"The only disability in life is a bad attitude" ~Scott Hamilton
8.
"You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." ~Wayne Gretzky
9.
The most successful people are those who are good at Plan B. ~James Yorke
10.
When you change the way you look at things, the things that you look at change. ~ Wayne Dyer
11.
The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose. ~ Rick Warren
12.
I can't live my life like I wished it was. ~Leona Lewis
13.
It is our choices that shape what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
14.
"Put your truth in your spirit and feed, nurture and allow it to grow. ~Bishop T.D. Jakes
15.
You cannot drive forward looking in the rear view mirror. ~Darren Hardy
16.
It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
17.
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right
18.
It costs nothing to dream and everything not to.
~unknown
Accomplishments
1.
Completed first Triathlon- June 2008
2.
Retired at age 51- May 2008
3.
Lost 51 lbs. at age 51- 2008
4.
Bought a good bike 2008 and it's Periwinkle Blue!
5.
landscaped backyard; built a deck 2008
6.
joined a book club - summer 2008
7.
Went to my first OSU game! 2008
8.
painted the inside of my house - Fall 2008......color!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!
9.
6/09 Picked strawberries with my grandaughter. I made 20 jars of jam!
10.
Landscaped backyard - Spring and Summer 2009
Exercise
1.
9/4/08 golfed 9 holes, no cart
2.
9/5 walked on treadmill 30 mins.
3.
9/7 biked 14 miles, walked 1 mile
4.
9/8/08 biked 10 miles
5.
9/14/08 walked 2 1/2 miles
6.
9/18 walked 30 minutes on treadmill; weights
7.
9/19 walked on treadmill 30 mins; weights
8.
9/20 walked 3 miles
9.
9/21 biked 8 miles; walked 2.5 miles
10.
9/22 walked treadmill 30 mins = 2 miles; weights
11.
9/23 biked 8 miles
12.
9/28 walked 3.5 miles
13.
9/29 treadmill 30 mins. and weights
14.
10/1 treadmill 20 mins. and weights
15.
10/2 walked treadmill 30 mins., incline increased; weights
16.
10/3 walked 30 mins. on treadmill; weights
17.
10/4 biked 7 miles, walked 2.6 miles
18.
10/9 walked on treadmill 60 mins., weights
19.
10/10 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
20.
10/11 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
21.
10/12 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
22.
10/17 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
23.
10/18 treadmill 30 mins,; weights, walked dogs 1 mile
24.
10/19 biked 18 miles......YEAH!
25.
10/21 walked 2 miles at park
26.
10/23/08 walked 3.8 miles at park; weights
27.
10/25/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
28.
10/26/08 biked 7 miles; walked 2.4 miles
29.
10/28/08 treadmill 30 mins; weights + 2 lbs.
30.
10/30/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights; walked dog 1/2 mile
31.
11/1/08 biked 4 miles
32.
11/2/08 walked 2.4 miles
33.
11/5/08 walked 3.8 miles
34.
11/6/08 walked dog 1 mile
35.
11/7/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights increased by 5 lbs.; ball
36.
11/8/08 treadmill 39 mins.; weights; ball
37.
11/9/08 walked 3.6 miles
38.
11/10/08 water aerobics
39.
11/11/08 walked the dog 1 mile
40.
11/12/08 water aerobics class; 1 hour
41.
11/13/08 walked dog 1 mile; treadmill 30 mins.; weights
42.
11/14/08 walked dog 1 mile
43.
11/16/08 walked 3.6 miles
44.
11/17/08 water aerobics
45.
11/20/08 treadmill 20 mins.; weights
46.
11/22/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
47.
11/23/08 walked 3.8 miles
48.
11/24/08 water aerobics
49.
11/26/08 water aerobics
50.
11/27/08 walked 3.6 miles
51.
11/29/08 walked 3.6 miles
52.
12/1/08 water aerobics
53.
12/2/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
54.
12/6/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
55.
12/8/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights; water aerobics
56.
12/10/08 water aerobics
57.
12/12/08 treadmill 30 mins.
58.
12/14/08 walked 3.6 miles
59.
12/17/08 treadmill 20 mins.; weights; water aerobics
60.
12/19/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
61.
12/20/08 treadmill 30 mins. (increased incline); weights
62.
12/22/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
63.
12/25/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
64.
12/29/08 walked dog 1 mile
65.
12/30/08 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
66.
1/1/09 walked 3.6 miles
67.
1/4/09 walked 3.6 miles.
68.
1/5/09 walked dog 1 mile; treadmill 30 mins.; weights.
69.
1/7/09 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
70.
1/8/09 treadmill 30 mins.; weights.
71.
1/11/09 walked 2.5 miles inside mall
72.
1/12/09 treadmill 30 mins; weights
73.
1/14/09 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
74.
1/18/09 walked 3 miles inside mall.
75.
1/19/09 treadmill 30 mins; weights; sit ups
76.
1/25/09 treadmill 30 mins., weights
77.
1/27/09 treadmill 30 mins. (increased incline), weights, situps.
78.
1/28/09 treadmill 30 mins., weights
79.
2/1/09 walked 3 miles inside mall.
80.
2/3/09 treadmill 30 mins.; weights.
81.
2/4/09 treadmill 30 mins.; weights.
82.
2/6/09 treadmill 30 mins.
83.
2/8/09 walked 3 miles inside mall.
84.
2/10/09 treadmill 30 mins.; weights, situps.
85.
2/15/09 walked 3.6 miles
86.
2/17/09 painted bedroom; lifted weights
87.
2/18/09 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
88.
2/22/09 walked 3 miles at indoor mall.
89.
2/24/09 walked dog 1 mile at park! YEAH
90.
2/25/09 walked dog in park 1 mile; treadmill 30 mins. and weights; hula hoop on Wii - 7 mins..
91.
3/1/09 walked 3.6 miles
92.
3/3/09 treadmill 30 mins.; weights
93.
3/8/09 walked 3.8 miles.
94.
3/22/09 walked 1.2 miles
95.
3/23/09 walked dog 1 mile
96.
3/29/09 walked 2.4 miles
97.
4/11/09 weights
98.
4/12/09 biked 6.4 miles; weights
99.
4/19/09 biked 10 miles; walked 1 1/2 miles
100.
4/26/09 rode bike 15 miles, mowed the lawn
101.
5/3/09 rode bike 6.4 miles
102.
5/10/09 biked 6.4 miles
103.
5/23/09 biked 10 miles, weights
104.
5/31/09 biked 10 miles.
105.
6/7/09 biked 10 miles, weights
106.
6/14/09 biked 10 miles
107.
6/18/09 Swam 3 laps! YEAH!
108.
6/20/09 biked 12 miles.
109.
6/21/09 biked 10 miles
110.
6/23/09 swam 5 laps! YEAH!
111.
6/24/09 biked 10 miles
112.
6/28/09 biked 10 miles, weights.
113.
6/30/09 swam 6 laps
114.
7/5/09 biked 10 miles.
115.
7/8/09 swam 6 laps.
116.
7/11/09 weights
117.
7/19/09 biked 8 miles
118.
7/26/09 biked 10 miles; mowed the lawn
119.
8/9/09 biked 10 miles, weights
120.
8/16/09 biked 10 miles.
121.
8/23/09 biked 10 miles.
122.
8/30/09 biked 10 miles.
123.
9/6/09 biked 10 miles. Bought a trainer! YEAH!
124.
9/9/09 Water aerobics! Whew!
125.
9/10/09 biked 11 miles, mowed the grass
126.
9/13/09 biked 8 miles.
127.
9/20/09 biked 11 miles
128.
10/29/09 walked the dog 1 mile.
129.
5/13/10 I'm Back...after surgery!
treadmill 10 mins. 3mph.
130.
5/15/10 treadmill 10 mins. 3.4 mph
My Favorite Books
1.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
2.
Is There No Place On Earth For Me? by Susan Sheehan
3.
Riding The Bus With My Sister by Rachel Simon
4.
The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer
5.
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
6.
The Case For Servant Leadership by Kent M. Keith
7.
The Shack by Wm. Paul Young
8.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
9.
The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult
10.
Salem Heights by Jodi Picoult
11.
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
My Favorite Reflectors
My Goals
1.
2008: Make exercise a part of each day!- met
2.
2008: Take a class. - did not meet.
3.
2008: To be a better listener. -met and will continue.
4.
2008: Join a water aerobics class. - met.
5.
2008: Find joy in each day. - met and will continue.
6.
2008: Be true to myself - met 80% and will continue.
7.
2008: Get on this list when I need to be rejuvenated, renewed and inspired. - met and will continue.
8.
2009: Start a savings for a big vacation.- not met
9.
2009: Start a Grammy's Grub on Sundays - met
10.
2009: Redecorate my bedroom: started planning
11.
2009: Join a social group at church.
12.
2009: Volunteer: Art 101 and Book Club, met
13.
2009: California with Margie, see the Redwoods: not met
14.
2009: Visit at least 3 wineries in Ohio.-not met; carry over to 2010.
15.
2009: Find an old friend: met
16.
2009: Individual outings with each grand, take pics. - met.
17.
2010: Focus on healing.
18.
2010: Volunteer riding Tandem bikes.
19.
2010: Read My REFLECTIONS list at least once a week to re-motivate myself!
My Bookmarks
