You GOTTA Make Nice..
Episode Number:
053 
Aunt Lena sez 'You gotta make nice, even if dere not in ya family!" She learned this from her Nonna.
It is so interesting to me that there is so much research done on this very subject. If you search 'kindness research' you will find more than you can possible read! Kindness breeds more kindness. When a person is kind, not only does the recipient show a rise in serotonin ( the feel good hormone) but the 'doer' experiences the same as do people who observe the act of kindness.
It seems so simple doesn't it? Perhaps we were told this as children. I know I was. But I don't think I understood it a a deep level, in my heart. So for today at least, I am going to focus on being kind - to those I know and love - those I don't know - and even some one I do not like! Maybe I can do it 2 days in a row!!!
Some say we an change the world like this...one act of kindness at a time. I know- I know this is not new news! I guess I just have to remind MYSELF of this time and time again. Aunt Lena is good at the reminding as she thinks she has got it down pat!
Go to www.actsofkindess.org and you can get some fabulous ideas about kindness.
love to you,
Anne-Louise
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I went to the WIN conference on LA (along with Aunt Lena of course) last weekend. It was called BE THE CHANGE. And it changed me! Please listen and see why and how!
A visit to an alzheimers community and the power of music! Reminded me of this old folktale The Wooden Bowl. You know I believe the power in music and story is so strong...we learn so much...or at least I do!
Anne-Louise And Aunt Lena tell a true story of a friend choosing to try something new. (well mostly Aunt Lena tawlks!) Of course the something new is making gravy - Aunt Lena's favorite thing to do. Do they succeed? Listen and see what Lena has to say about that!
Aunt Lena gets the microphone to explain her theory of cooking and life! 'She' also sings her popular number "You Gotta Make Your Own Gravy" - a song to take you through good times and bad. In fact, a song that you can add your own verses to...and 'she' would love you to write to...
Can we see through another's eyes? What does that mean? Aunt Lena illuminates this with her funny and pointed folktale!
Is common sense common? What do you think? How can we remember those easy every things? An old folktale pokes fun at we human beings who think we are so smart!
Your mind believes what you are telling it. So tell it things that make you feel good. We all have the power to do this!
We can create the kind of day, week, month we desire.
Aunt Lena comes to talk about this topic by way of getting a new husband! See her at www.auntlenasez.com
Aunt Lena come to talk with us about how to feel good and how to stop complaining...as only she can!
Working with an elementary school reminds me of the power of laughing plus the fallicy of perfection!
I am learning again not to make assumptions. The song Benny Miller is a great illustration of this so I sing it!
A hilarious experience that happened to me 2 years ago. it was just what i needed at the time and keeps me laughing every time i think of it!
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I just have to write for a minute about the weekend in LA about the convention!
It was fabulous - so many amazing women. I learned so much, made so many wonderful connections, met so many 'sisters'. It truly was life changing for me.
I know there will be more sharing of this conference here...
Till we all meet in LA for the International Convention. I can't wait! (I know it is not considered cool but I do love exclamation points!) Having Been at a WIN event before I know this will be a fabulous day.
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Listening to other shows does...
