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The other day, I went for a walk with my daughter.  It was wonderful.
go for a walk.you don't have to "start walking" (and start 'shoulding' on yourself)
Just go for a walk.  just one.if you like it, you might decide to go again.

A carrot, an egg and a cup of coffee... A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans.

Final Analysis
People are often unreasonable,illogical, and self-centered;Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind,People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;Be kind anyway.
If you are successful,You will win some false friends and some true enemies;Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank,People may cheat you;Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building,Someone could destroy overnight;Build anyway.
The good you do today,People will often forget tomorrow;Do good anyway.

Here's yet another on Anger:

- Healthy ways to deal with Anger

1. Take a time-out.
2. Own your anger.
3. Look at what you could change.
4. Resolve your anger in a healthy way.

- Unhealthy ways to deal with Anger.and a rating system for each.

Here's a 2 part-er re: Dealing with Anger from EQ Coach, Susan Dunn:

Understanding AngerWhere it comes fromCan We Ignore it?Can we Accept it?Let It PassUse it (Positively)You manage it, or it manages you

read on...Part 1Part 2

Here's an Excellent article about how teens deal with their Feelings around death, especially that of a friend / classmate.

Here's some good practical advice for handling stress, and your Feelings, during the Holidays!

(unsolicited love notes during New Directions Workshop, Nov. 2004 - Wow, so nice!)
Matt-I never stop being amazed.  This process is so good.  I'm grateful for your love of and determination to this class, and your own personal progress.Love, Shauna---
Matt-Thanks for hard-assing me!  This class sooo much fun!L.J.
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