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9/11

September 11, 2001

Lives in my mind as if it happened just a few hours ago.  A new motto emerges...
"Never forget"

My emotions today are not quite as different as they were on that day except that absence of shock and awe that I experienced that day is not as present.

Still sad, still mad and still dissatisfied with what is being done and also very aware of the Phoenix that arose from the ashes that day. 

It was the response of tremendous compassion and heroism, not just of the NYC officials but the people.  The people over the next few months were amazing.  As if all our hearts opened wide and we, for a period of time, saw, acknowledged and recognized one another.  It was an amazing experience.

You cant "fight a war on terror".  It's a contradiction in terms.  We fight a war on terror with peace, love and compassion.  I know...I sound like some kind of airy fairy person here...however I am being more practical than I can express here on my blog.  It is through peace, love, compassion and, in many cases, forgiveness (not forgetness) that allows us to keep our hearts and minds open.

"Do your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you find that that is the shortest distance to peace"--Confucius

It's been a while

The loss of a dear friend...

This has been a very hard week and the weeks leading up to it have not been easy. 

Pooh bear, our cat and the wise sentinel of our home, had a number of health conditions that were draining his life energy. 

We put him down this past Monday. 

For pictures and the full story, you can check it out at my other blog

www.drericsblog.com

And as they say, life goes on..so what is on the books for the rest of August. 
First and foremost is time off...time away from my computer, my phone, and all electronic devices...ok..maybe not TV or music...but some time away from work!

Then I will take my annual work retreat and plan out 2007, redo my vision, mission and look over all areas of my work and my life and do some course corrections.

A big difference this year is that I am opening up my annual retreat to those who would like to join me in the process and you can too!

Click here for more information about the workshop.

Lost 2 pounds!

On July 5th a put out a challenge and NO ONE took me up on it, at least not publicly, but I am not going to let that stop me from taking my own challenge.

This week I went to my doctor to have a check up!
So far, at 42 years old, My blood pressure is 117 over 70 and my electrocardiogram is perfect!(thank God for Tai Qi and QiGong)

I get the rest of my blood tests this Friday and will share them with you then.

So, here is what I am doing to drop weight and get back in shape...