Love Honor Provide

October 2016

1071 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825 916.971.4800 License# 347004156 www.carltonseniorliving.com

The Carlton Times

What weighs about three pounds, is shaped like a football, and although it is an essential part of dailylife, doesn't typically get much attention? If you guessed a healthy, functioning liver, you are right.

The liver is one of several organs within the body that works to clean toxins from inside. At any moment,it can have up to 10 percent of your blood inside as it filters the toxins out. Located on the right side ofthe body, the liver rests just under the ribcage. It is unique in that while it is one of the largest organsinside the body, it is the only part of you that can regenerate if damaged, or partially removed from thebody.

Some may say that you would know right away if there was a problem with your liver, but doctors willtell you that this is not true. Liver disease is a slow-to-show condition that can affect your body for yearswithout any outward signs. Noticeable symptoms of liver disease or damage include dark urine, jaundice(yellowing of the skin or eyes), and swelling in the belly.

Conditions that affect the liver include hepatitis. There are three forms of hepatitis, two of which havevaccines. Hepatitis A is typically spread through contact with fecal matter, while Hepatitis B is spreadthrough contact with bodily fluids, and can be passed from mother to child during birth. Hepatitis Cspreads through contact with the blood of an infected individual.

There are steps that you can take to prevent these conditions and other damage to your liver. The AmericanLiver Foundation suggests that individuals maintain a healthy weight and diet, use alcohol responsibly,avoid the use of illicit drugs and avoid contact with needles. The organization urges people to get HepatitisA and Hepatitis B vaccines. There is no vaccination for Hepatitis C.

HealthCorner

A Healthy Liver OffersQuality of Life

Chicken feed produced a golden egg for one Illinois candy company.

Back in 1900, Gustav Goelitz's Confectionery Company produced and sold candy corn as chickenfeed. Goelitz marketed the candy in a box branded with a rooster and the tagline: "Something toCrow About." It caught on.

According to the Goelitz website, the candy was such a success, it "carried the company throughtwo World Wars and the Depression," and saved it from bankruptcy. More than 100 years later,the fourth Goelitz generation is still selling the identical candy and recipe, although the companychanged its name to Jelly Belly Candy after its primary candy product. In honor of its roots, itdeveloped a candy corn-flavored jelly bean.

Candy corn is still a favorite Halloween treat, only it has slipped one notch to second place, withanything chocolate taking the number one honors. Manufacturers produced 9 billion pieces ofcandy corn in 2015; that's 35 million pounds. One serving amounts to 140 calories (3mini-Hershey bars); a single piece is around 3.57 calories. In case you are wondering, there is apreferred way to eat the corn. According to a survey by the National Confectioners Association,43 percent start with the narrow white end. About 10 percent begin eating the wider yellow endfirst. Companies are tinkering with the candy corn recipe and trying new flavors, like caramelapple, caramel popcorn, and cinnamon. The Zachary Confections company (sells to retail storeslike Target) makes 12 varieties, including blackberry cobbler, raspberry lemonade, cherry andpumpkin spice.

Candy corn has made its way into Oreos, M&Ms, coffee, bagels, and even a martini.

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CSL Enhanced Management Team

Lisa Schumann Marybel Parker Manny Dirar Retirement Counselors Executive Director Resident Services Associate Director Amber Gustafson and Ana Cardenas

DJ Banar MJ Marilyn Royce Tou Yang Nick Schumann Plant Operations Chef Personal Expressions Dining Room Resident Liaison

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Dear Residents, Families, Friends, and Staff,Fall is definitely in the air. The mornings are a little cooler, the leaves are starting to change colors and PumpkinSpice Lattes are once again available.I am always a little sad to see summer leave, but very happy to have the next three months ahead of us. I love thistime of year; the upcoming holidays are some of my favorites. We always seem to be able to make more time tospend with family and friends.

Marilyn and her team have many exciting activities and entertainment planned for this month. We hope that you willall be able to come join us for some fun and family time.

Memory Care has lots of new activities and projects happening in the unit. If you would like to join us for our month-ly Candlelight Dinner on Wednesday, October 19, please see Jessica to make your reservations.

The Wellness team is looking out for you this month. Make sure you sign up to get your flu shot on October 5 at3:00 pm or at your doctor’s office as soon as possible. Please check with Nick for the needed paper work to fill outbefore October 5. If you have any questions regarding the flu shots, you can call Nick at 916 971-4800. We will postwhen we can do a shuttle to Kaiser when Craig and Kris have availability.

I want you all to know that it is our goal at Carlton Senior Living Sacramento to enhance the quality of life for ourresidents. I feel that our entire team in Sacramento is dedicated to providing you with a warm, caring, and safe envi-ronment with a fulfilled lifestyle for all.

We have lots of new residents that have moved in to our wonderful community in the last couple of months. I haven'thad a chance to meet all of you and your families. If you get a chance, please stop by the front desk and we can meetand chat.Resident Surveys are coming this month and will be due by October 31. We will have a survey party to help anyonewho needs assistance. More information will follow. Your opinion matters! I wish you all a happy and excitingOctober. Remember my door is always open for you to stop by and say hello.

Happy Halloween, Lisa SchumannExecutive Director

TyrishaRiser “We honor our residents with love and

proudly provide life enriching experiences.”

Saturday, October 1 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)

10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Tea & Trivia (PE) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE)

3:00 Movement Thru Music (GG) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Key

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Our Balance Fitness classes may be the verybest activity for you! These classes are part

of our award winning Fall PreventionProgram. Classes are held at 11:00 am ondifferent days. Please check the calendar

daily for upcoming classes. Sometimes theBar fills up fast, so get there early. Ideally,

we want 5 residents at each session.

Enhanced Fall Prevention Program

Barbara CareyGrace ChurchGlenn KeyesLinda JenkinsJack Carey

Thanks for all you do for our residents!

Helping Hearts

From the Chef's Cutting Board...

As all the Boys and Ghouls read this, thoughts ofHalloween are upon us. There are spooky nightsfilled with delightful fright and themed dining tokeep ghosts drooling

Here's October, another favorite month of minewith apples, pears, gourds and just heartwarmingmenus. Apple Hill in Camino, California, has beenproducing a great variety of apples lately. Many ofthe upcoming menus this month will feature applesfrom this region. Gourds of all kinds (from Pumpkinto Butternut Squash) are becoming bountiful.Expect to see more of these as well.

Our next Captain's Dinner is in the work, and invi-tations to the selected few are on their way out.The last Captain's Dinner was a phenomenal hit.I've been able to create classic dishes, with a twist(in ingredients, as well as technique). I look for-ward to doing this monthly.

In the meantime, please continue filling out com-ment cards and join us for the Food Committeeto voice any concerns that my staff and I can makebetter.

If you have any recipes, ideas or suggestions - feelfree to drop them by the dining room orfront desk. You may also email me atmjackson@carltonseniorliving.com.Cheers.... Chef MJ

Everyday… Practice a random act of kindness andbrighten someone’s day! You have been chosen. Wehere at the Carlton Plaza see so many random acts ofkindness shared with our residents, staff and familymembers. Practice with each other and especiallywith our new residents.

Happy BirthdayAna Cardenas

Happy BirthdayIlene Lasaisamoa

Sunday, October 2 Thursday, October 6 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Sunday Social (Cafe)10:00 SPCA: Love on Loan (LR)10:30 Beach Volleyball (PE) 1:15 Hand Spa (PE) 3:00 Bingo at Carlton (CPS-PE) 6:00 Sunday Movie (TV)

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 Resident Activity Meeting (PE)10:00 Men’s Parkinson’s Group (TV)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 History of Eleanor Roosevelt (PE) 2:15 Fred Edano on Piano (LR) 3:00 Art with Allison (PE)

Monday, October 3 Friday, October 7 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:30 Parachute (GG) 1:15 Mexican Train Dominoes (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: New Walmart (FD)10:30 Current Events (Cafe) 1:15 Music Thru the Generations (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Jerry Lopes (CPS) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Tuesday, October 4 Hug Day Saturday, October 8 9:00 Eye Glass Cleaning (LR) 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Fun with Words (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)11:00 Weight & Blood Pressure Clinic (FD) 1:15 Teacher’s Choice (PE) 2:30 Music with Liz (PE) 4:30 Theme Dinner: The Roaring 1920’s (DR)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Root Beer Floats (Cafe) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Wednesday, October 5 Key 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Rite Aid Shopping (FD)10:00 Enhanced Flu Shot Clinic10:30 Trivia (Cafe)11:00 Westminster Music & Box lunch (FD) 1:15 Classical Music (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Jerry Lopes (LR) 6:00 Communion (CPS-TV)

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Happy BirthdayKain Gurrola

Happy BirthdayNou YangShyla Hill

Happy BirthdaySharon Richer

Sunday, October 9 Thursday, October 13 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Morning Stretchers (PE)10:15 Soccer (PE) 1:15 Grace Worship Service (LR) 2:15 Mexican Train Dominoes (PE) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:15 Art: Picasso (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Card-Making (PE) 2:15 Zumba on the Green (GG) 3:15 Music with Liz (Cafe)

Monday, October 10 Friday, October 14 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:30 Musical Volleyball (GG)11:00 Walkie Talkies (CPS-FD)

1:15 Fun & Games (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: Target (FD)10:30 Current Events (Cafe) 1:15 Music of Sting (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Six String Daisy (CPS)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Tuesday, October 11 Hug Day Saturday, October 15 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Bell Choir (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)11:30 New Resident Luncheon (DR) 1:15 Travel to Italy (PE)

2:15 Resident Food Committee (PE) 3:00 Music with Liz (PE)

4:30 Resident Birthday Dinner (DR)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies with Liz (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Tea & Trivia (PE) 1:30 Early Bingo (CPS-PE) 2:00 Teachers Choice (PE)

3:00 Movement thru Music (GG) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Wednesday, October 12 Key 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG) 9:30 Apple Hill Outing (FD)10:30 Trivia (Cafe) 1:15 Music of John Lennon (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Beny & Sax (LR)

5:15 Blackjack with Elaine (PE) 6:00 Communion (TV)

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Friends of Fremont Today @ 2:30 (LR)

Happy BirthdayMichael Brown

Happy BirthdayLisa Schumann

Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day

Happy BirthdayBob Cattaneo

Sunday, October 16 Thursday, October 20 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Sunday Social (Cafe)10:30 Morning Stretchers (GG)11:00 Oktoberfest Brunch (DR) 1:15 Art with Allison (PE) 1:15 Oktoberfest Music at Carlton 3:00 Bingo at Carlton (CPS-PE) 6:00 Sunday Movie (TV)

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Art: Vermeer (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)

1:15 Music Lovers’ Club: Ethel Waters (PE) 2:15 Music with Liz (Cafe)

Monday, October 17 Friday, October 21

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)10:30 Ball Toss (GG)11:00 Walkie Talkies (FD) 1:15 Mexican Train Dominoes (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:30 Don Terra on Piano (CPS-LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: Safeway and CVS (FD)10:30 Social & Current Events (Cafe) 1:15 Music Thru the Generations (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:00 Shabbat (CPS-PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Country Denny (CPS)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Tuesday, October 18 Hug Day Saturday, October 22 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Music of Paul Simon (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)11:00 Weight & Blood Pressure Clinic (FD) 1:15 History of Erie Canal (PE) 2:30 Music with Liz (PE) 2:30 Lisa’s Cooking Class (CPS-PE)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies with Liz (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Root Beer Floats (Cafe) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE) 3:00 Movement with Allison (Cafe)6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Wednesday, October 19 Key 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)

10:00 Rite Aid Shopping (FD)10:30 Reminiscing: (Cafe)11:00 Trivia (Cafe)11:00 Zinfandel Grille (FD) 1:15 Music of Chuck Berry (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Tommy T (LR) 5:15 Blackjack with Elaine (PE) 6:00 Communion (TV)

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Sunday, October 23 Thursday, October 27 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Morning Stretchers (Cafe)10:15 Fun with Words (PE) 1:15 Grace Worship Service (LR) 2:15 Mexican Train Dominoes (PE) 2:30 Bingo at Carlton (CPS-PE)

9:00 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Art: Annie Liebovitz (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Classical Music (PE) 2:15 Music with Liz (PE)

Monday, October 24 Friday, October 28

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:30 Musical Volleyball (GG)11:00 Walkie Talkies (CPS-FD) 1:15 Mexican Train Dominoes (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: New Goodwill Store (FD)10:45 Current Events & Social (Cafe) 1:15 Music of Julie Andrews (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:00 Shabbat (CPS-PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: 4 on 6 Band (CPS)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Tuesday, October 25 Hug Day Saturday, October 29 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Music of Fannie Brice (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Halloween Music (PE) 2:30 Music with Liz (LR)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE)

2:30 Iced Tea & Trivia (PE) 4:00 Jack and John Perform Music (LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Wednesday, October 26 Key 9:00 Casino Outing (FD)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:30 Trivia (Cafe) 1:15 Music Around the World: Italy (PE)

3:30 Happy Hour: Song Birds (LR) 5:15 Blackjack with Elaine (PE)

6:00 Communion (TV)

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Friends of Fremont Today @ 2:00 (GG)

Happy BirthdayStephanie Smith

Happy BirthdaySerah Muhoho

Sunday, October 30 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD)

9:30 Morning Stretchers (GG)10:15 Soccer (GG)

1:15 Trivia (PE) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

,Monday, October 31

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:30 Parachute Fun (GG)

1:15 Resident Council Meeting (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:00 Halloween Party (CPS) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Tuesday, April 29 Hug Day

Wednesday, April 30

Doctor ShuttlesAre available every Monday, Tuesday & Thursdaybetween the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Pleaseschedule your appointments with the front desk atleast 48 hours ahead of appointment. We will need fulladdress, Doctor’s name and phone number for everyappointment. If the shuttle request time is available,we will inform you when to come to the front desk fordeparture. If the time slot is full, we may ask that youreschedule to an open time slot. Alternatetransportation may be arranged for a fee.

Shopping ShuttlesShopping shuttles are every Friday to local shoppingcenters, and also on two Wednesdays to Rite Aid. Pleasecheck in at the front desk and sign-up if you are interestedin going on our shuttle. Friday shopping is always from10:00 to about 11:30 depending on store location.

Outings & Special TripsWe usually schedule outings for every Wednesday withthe possibility of having several trips each Wednesday.We may also schedule other days for outings. Pleasecheck your calendar for days and times. Anytime youhave a suggestion for an outing… please join us at theResident Activity meeting held on the 1st Thursday ofeach month.

Church ShuttlesCurrently, we travel to 6 local churches, some roundtrip and some drop off only. We try to accommodate allreligions, but may not be able to travel to your specificchurch. Our Sunday shuttle runs between 9:00 am and12:00 pm. All residents are encouraged to inform thefront desk prior to Friday if they are attending or cannot attend their regular scheduled shuttle. Please meetat front desk half hour before your scheduled service.

Your 2016 Resident CouncilPresident: John KehoeVice President: Elizabeth FlemingFood Chair:Activity Chair: Jack HazekampWelcoming Chair: Roberta Lloyd

If you have any concerns, please speak with any of your resident officers.

I want to give my thanks to all the wonderfulresidents who gave so generously to supportthe Alzheimer’s Walk this year. At the time ofthis writing, we are over 100% of our goal.That is amazing. We also have anotherfundraiser that will put us over the top of ourgoal, “Hops, Corks & Forks.” We have a fewresidents and lots of staff walking this year.We are very excited to be a part of this team. Iso enjoyed last month with National AssistedLiving Week and our Luau. Lots of fun washad by all. Thanks for being active andsupportive. My favorite season, fall, is herewith cooler temperatures and leaves changingcolors. Hopefully, you will enjoy going toApple Hill and the many other outings listedin this calendar. Best wishes foreveryone to be safe and healthy.

Marilyn Royce, Personal Expressions Director

A Note from Personal Expressions:

Resident of the Month

October 2016

Elizabeth Fleming

Elizabeth Fleming was born on July 24, 1943, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, toSarah Elizabeth and Wilson. She has 5 siblings: Carrie, Rosalee, Wilson Jr., George

(deceased) and Thelma (deceased). She has lived many places in the USA plusthree years in Athens, Greece. She moved to Sacramento in 1982. She was marriedto her husband Bob in 1967. The marriage ended in 1988, but they are still goodfriends. She served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. She has one daughter Robynand a grand daughter Aricka. She worked in the Advertising Department at The

Sacramento Bee for 26 years. Her favorite places to travel were Jerusalem, Israel,Europe and S.E. Asia. Her life’s philosophy is “to be decent with people.” Herfavorite movie is Midnight in Garden of Good and Evil. Her favorite foods are

“anything from the sea.” She is a fan of the Washington Redskins, SF Giants andOakland Raiders. Notable accomplishments: she won the C.N.A.E.A 1994 5-star

award for Telemarketing Sales and won Achiever of the year in Retail Advertisingwhile with the Sac Bee. She would like to be remembered as a good mother. Herfavorite Carlton activity is Bingo because she wins. Three words to describe her:

active, positive and caring. She loves the fall season. People would be surprised toknow that she is a private person. The people she admired most were her

parents. What she likes best about Sacramento is there is no snow! She is a hugesports fan. She is planning her next big trip in January to the Panama Canal. She

now serves as the Vice President of the Resident Council of this community.

Welcome to Enhanced, Elizabeth

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– Dr. Wayne DyerAs I listen to people, it’s clear that trauma and crisis abound in our collective lives. Some have a strongfaith in God on which to cling while others do not. Even when we do, an inspirational line or tworemembered or written is helpful when we’re struggling to achieve peace of mind. This month I’ve focusedon a few of Dr. Wayne Dyer’s “Inner Peace” cards. Read through some of them, select those that speakto you, examine why it does, and decide how you will apply it to your life.

Happiness, fulfillment, and purpose in life are all inner concepts. If you don’t have INNER PEACEAND SERENITY, then you have nothing.

You can reshape your thinking so that you never have to think in negatives again. You and only youchoose your thoughts.

Don’t equate your self-worth with how well you do things in life. You aren’t what you do. If you are whatyou do, then when you don’t---you aren’t!

No one can depress you. No one can make you anxious. No one can hurt your feelings. No one can makeyou anything other than what you allow inside.

Forgiveness is the most powerful thing you can do for yourself on the spiritual path. If you can’t learnto forgive, you can forget about getting to higher levels of awareness.

Stop focusing on what you do not have, and shift your consciousness to an appreciation for all that youARE and all that you DO have.

If you are suffering in your life right now, I can guarantee that this condition is tied up with some kindof attachment to how things SHOULD be going.

One of the HIGHEST PLACES you can get to is to be INDEPENDENT of the good opinions of otherpeople.

Most people are SEARCHING for happiness OUTSIDE of THEMSELVES. That’s a fundamentalmistake. Happiness is something that you ARE and it comes from THE WAY THAT YOU THINK.

You’re always alone, but you’re only lonely if you don’t like the person you’re alone with. Think positivethoughts and do high-esteem self-talk.