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Sunday September 5th 2010

Maya Angelou’s Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies
I'm not cute or built to suit a model's fashion size
But when I start to tell them
They think I'm telling lies.
I say
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips
The stride of my steps
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please
And to a man
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees
Then they swarm around me
A hive of honey bees.
I say
It's the fire in my eyes
And the flash of my teeth
The swing of my waist
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say
It's in the arch of my back
The sun of my smile
The ride of my breasts
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say
It's in the click of my heels
The bend of my hair
The palm of my hand
The need for my care.
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally
Phenomenal woman
That's me.

PHENOMENAL WOMAN
Maya Angelou

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“Our Greatest Fear” Return to Love ~ Marianne Williamson

Our Greatest Fear —Marianne Williamson
it is our light not our darkness that most frightens us

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other

people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of
God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.

—Marianne Williamson

Shape Up for Spring!

Spring has sprung and you’re wondering where to begin?  Well, if you are like many other women that are deciding to hit the gym first; this article is for you!  While thumbing through my April issue of Fitness I came across a great article about “Walking your way slim!”  As a former distance runner looking for health and fitness alternatives I was impressed with the workout.  I have looked to Fitness Magazine for years when it comes to getting fit, recipes, and references that are true that provide real results!

Walking for 45 minutes 3-4 days a week and doing low impact exercise can burn up to 1300 calories per week!  If exercise isn’t your thing and you would rather shy away from anything longer than 5-10 minutes then I suggest the 10 Minute Trainer!  This series of videos kick butt!  After my first 2 minutes I was ready to through in the towel.  Not only was I sweating, but I felt the burn! Now for those ladies that need a riveting challenge there is always P90X and P90XPlus!  I personally wouldn’t be able to do it based on my schedule…”yes,  I’m making up excuses!”  I have one word for P90Xers: “Why?”

When you’ve decided what works best for you, gather all the necessary tools: new fitness sneaks, your DVD player, towel, 32 ounce water bottle, heart monitor watch, yoga mat and any other necessary items.  Always remember to have fun!  It’s important to keep a light heart while achieving your fitness and personal goals.  By setting small challenges/goals you are more likely to reach your overall goals!  The working out to get fit, and working out to loose weight or fit in a new pair of jeans works differently with different individuals.  Choose wisely how you shape up for Spring!

Once you’ve reached your goal(s) reward yourself!  A new outfit, donate money saved on eating in, girl’s night out, or something you really wanted but held out on!  Enjoy!  You deserve it!

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