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		<title>The Joy of Family</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tonight I am going to my mum&#8217;s and then tomorrow we are setting off to visit my aunt who lives at the opposite end of the country. Both mum and my aunt have lost their husbands, and both are trying to rebuild their lives.
Despite my 41 years of age, I am still the &#8216;baby&#8217; of the family and love the fact that by creating time 			  in my life to spend time with others&#8230;.actually brings joy to them. When we are feeling down it is easy to forget how we do create happiness in the lives of others&#8230;&#8230;a joy of [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight I am going to my mum&#8217;s and then tomorrow we are setting off to visit my aunt who lives at the opposite end of the country. Both mum and my aunt have lost their husbands, and both are trying to rebuild their lives.</p>
<p>Despite my 41 years of age, I am still the &#8216;baby&#8217; of the family and love the fact that by creating time<a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/wp-admin/upload.php?style=inline&amp;tab=browse-all&amp;post_id=-1196772325&amp;_wpnonce=40a5425e79&amp;ID=656&amp;action=view&amp;paged=2" id="file-link-656" title="thankunote.jpg" class="file-link image"> 			 <img src="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/files/2007/08/thankunote.thumbnail.jpg" title="thankunote.jpg" alt="thankunote.jpg" align="right" /></a> in my life to spend time with others&#8230;.actually brings joy to them. When we are feeling down it is easy to forget how we do create happiness in the lives of others&#8230;&#8230;a joy of family is that I can bring some much needed love, in doing that it brings a smile that lights up my life too.</p>
<p>We may feel lost, but we should never lose sight of our ability to bring value to the lives of others&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Carnival of Positive Thinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it really Sunday again&#8230;.well I hope you are coped and even enjoyed in some small way Thanksgiving in the US or like the weekend if you are elsewhere in the world. Each Sunday I post articles that will help us face life, face the week &#8211; bereavement can bring depression upon us and we often need a little help to show us the way through&#8230;so here are some thoughts for how change, widows, widowers can turn their life around.

Todd Goldfarb presents 7 Effective Ways to Implement Positive Thinking posted at We The Change, saying, &#8220;hi there&#8211; I think this [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it really Sunday again&#8230;.well I hope you are coped and even enjoyed in some small way Thanksgiving in the US or like the weekend if you are elsewhere in the world. Each Sunday I post articles that will help us face life, face the week &#8211; bereavement can bring depression upon us and we often need a little help to show us the way through&#8230;so here are some thoughts for how change, widows, widowers can turn their life around.<br />
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<p><strong>Todd Goldfarb</strong> presents <a href="http://www.wethechange.com/7-effective-ways-to-implement-positive-thinking/">7 Effective Ways to Implement Positive Thinking</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wethechange.com">We The Change</a>, saying, &#8220;hi there&#8211; I think this article will fit right in, and help.  7 GREAT ways to implement positive thinking, enjoy!&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Anna</strong> presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2007/11/dare-to-dream-o.html">Dare to Dream or Dare not to Dream&#8230;.that is the question !</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theengagingbrand.com">The Engaging Brand</a></p>
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<p><strong>GP</strong> presents <a href="http://horsewoman.wordpress.com/2007/11/14/like-clockwork/">Like Clockwork</a> posted at <a href="http://horsewoman.wordpress.com">Innside Innkeeping &#8211; Montana  Country Style</a>, saying, &#8220;Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed or rushed, check-in with your personal perception and experience of ‘reality’. Especially since it’s coming up on the holiday season!&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Carole G. McKay</strong> presents <a href="http://blog.carolemckay.com/2007/10/26/raging-bull.aspx">Raging Bull</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.carolemckay.com">McKay Today</a>, saying, &#8220;Learning to find your inner voice so that it can guide you during times of challenge rather than being tossed and blown by external winds.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Marcel Legros</strong> presents <a href="http://www.marcellegros.com/twenty-reasons-why-i-cant-be-happy-today/">Twenty Reasons Why I Can&#8217;t Be Happy Today | Marcel Legros &#8211; Play the Game of Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.marcellegros.com">Marcel Legros &#8211; Play the Game of Life</a></p>
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<p><strong>Dominic Tay</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dominictay.com/blog/personal-development/all-in-moderation-working-on-personal-development-the-right-way/">All in Moderation: Working on Personal Development the Right Way</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dominictay.com">Personal Development Blog for Winners</a></p>
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<p><strong>Ruchir</strong> presents <a href="http://www.technomoney.net/index.php/2007/11/15/what-to-do-when-youre-feeling-hopeless-and-thinking-to-quit/">What to Do When You’re Feeling Hopeless and Thinking to Quit</a> posted at <a href="http://www.technomoney.net">TechnoMoney</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>FitBuff</strong> presents <a href="http://www.fitbuff.com/what-is-healthy/">What Is Healthy?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.fitbuff.com">FitBuff.com&#8217;s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;What is healthy? At first, this may seem like an easy question to answer. However, when you actually stop and think about it, it&#8217;s not easy at all&#8230;&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Warren Wong</strong> presents <a href="http://www.whatithinkabout.com/how-to-win-someones-heart/">How To Win Someone?s Heart</a> posted at <a href="http://www.whatithinkabout.com">Personal Development for INTJs</a>, saying, &#8220;Do you want to win someone&#8217;s heart and gain their trust and loyalty? Here are some tips on how to go about doing it.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>gamy</strong> presents <a href="http://www.mindthinksuccess.com/self-development/self-improvement-starts-with-making-decisions">Self Improvement Starts With Making Decisions</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mindthinksuccess.com">Mind Think Success</a>, saying, &#8220;To have a positive change in your life, you have to decide you want a positive change, and this in itself is making a decision.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Wanda Grindstaff</strong> presents <a href="http://abundantlifestylenow.blogspot.com/2007/11/success-through-service-most-important.html">Success Through Service, the Most Important Component!</a> posted at <a href="http://abundantlifestylenow.blogspot.com/">Creating Abundant Lifestyles</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>iamstr8fire</strong> presents <a href="http://blog.bodybuilding.com/iamstr8fire/2007/11/15/5-powerful-methods-to-clear-your-mind/">5 Powerful Methods to Clear Your Mind</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.bodybuilding.com/iamstr8fire">Do It Light Do It Right Do It Wrong Do It Long</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hueina Su</strong> presents <a href="http://blog.beyondhorizoncoaching.com/2007/11/212-degrees-attitude.html">The 212 Degrees Attitude</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.beyondhorizoncoaching.com/">Intensive Care for the Nurturer&#8217;s Soul</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Lola</strong> presents <a href="http://www.lolafayemi.com/index.php/2007/11/21/who-are-you-listening-to/">Who are you listening to?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lolafayemi.com">Real World Spiritual and Personal Development</a>, saying, &#8220;Whoever you are listening to is in control, double check who&#8217;s in control of your life.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Tina Su</strong> presents <a href="http://thinksimplenow.com/clarity/5-keys-to-simplifying-any-concept/">5 Keys to Simplifying Any Concept</a> posted at <a href="http://thinksimplenow.com">Think Simple. Be Decisive.</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Roger</strong> presents <a href="http://www.happyandprosperous.com/2007/11/19/smile-please/">Smile Please</a> posted at <a href="http://www.happyandprosperous.com">The Happy and Prosperous Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;It may sound trite, but a smile can really help lift the spirits&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Matthew Spears</strong> presents <a href="http://www.loving-awareness.org/2007/11/23/breaking-through-the-chains-of-identity/">Breaking through the chains of identity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.loving-awareness.org">Loving Awareness</a>, saying, &#8220;Having a strong identity is greatly emphasized in this culture.  We have expectation upon expectation placed upon us.  This article explores what identities are, how they&#8217;re limiting, and gives an exercise on how to move beyond some limitations.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Meredith Mathews</strong> presents <a href="http://mylemonadestand.wordpress.com/2007/11/22/giving-thanks/">Giving thanks.</a> posted at <a href="http://mylemonadestand.wordpress.com">Lemonade Stand</a>, saying, &#8220;&#8230;Thanksgiving Day. It’s a day when people are off work, spending the day with family. A day for eating turkey and pumpkin pie. A day when the advertisements are the main feature of the newspaper. And the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season with giant balloons, song and dance. Today is also an occasion when people take a moment to name why they’re thankful.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>As long as I continue to breath&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I will continue to hope
I will continue to love
I will continue to believe
I will continue to hurt 			 
I will continue to survive
I will continue to be the person he fell in love with&#8230;.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I will continue to hope</p>
<p>I will continue to love<a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/wp-admin/upload.php?style=inline&amp;tab=browse-all&amp;post_id=-1187114521&amp;_wpnonce=f9dadee597&amp;ID=419&amp;action=view&amp;paged" id="file-link-419" title="girlfence.JPG" class="file-link image"><img src="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/files/2007/03/girlfence.thumbnail.JPG" title="girlfence.JPG" alt="girlfence.JPG" align="right" /></a></p>
<p>I will continue to believe</p>
<p>I will continue to hurt<a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest/wp-admin/upload.php?style=inline&amp;tab=browse-all&amp;post_id=-1187114521&amp;_wpnonce=f9dadee597&amp;ID=419&amp;action=view&amp;paged" id="file-link-419" title="girlfence.JPG" class="file-link image"> 			 </a></p>
<p>I will continue to survive</p>
<p>I will continue to be the person he fell in love with&#8230;.</p>
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