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Stress Killed Christmas

12/23/2014

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In two days it will be Christmas. I can't believe how it "sneaked" up on me. I knew it was coming, but somehow it always happens faster than I expected. Why do I often hear that people can't wait until the holidays are over? It should be a fun and exciting time, but it turns into stress over friends, families, parties, food, and gifts.

Instead of letting "the joy of Christmas" overwhelm you, make sure you take time out for yourself this holiday season. Slow down, find some space before, after, or during the craziness. Or better yet, don't let it become crazy. Choose what you want it to be. You don't have to do it all.

My husband always said he loved the Christmas episode of "Magnum PI" where he went out on his kayak and spent the day alone. That was what he loved to do on Christmas, to be alone and do what he wanted. Although I do believe that same episode he experiences poor weather, capsizes the kayak, and spends 24 hours treading water before he is rescued. But, the concept is good, he just needed some safety equipment.

Relax, enjoy and marvel in the simple things of Christmas.

As a gift, I am offering a 15% discount on my book if you go to Amazon's publishing site, createspace, and order it, putting in the discount code 7SFEJXLD
Createspace bookstore site is found on the "buy book" button of the excerpts and review page of my site. You can also order it directly on Amazon, they keep changing the price, so I never know what it is, from the "buy book" button on the first page of my site or at the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Soul-Theresa-Larsen/dp/1502933101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419430043&sr=8-1&keywords=cutting+the+soul

Merry Christmas!

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Cutting the Soul is ready!

12/19/2014

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Winston Churchill said, "Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with, it is a toy and an amusement; then it becomes a mistress, and then it becomes a master, and then a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster, and fling him out to the public."

It's been 2 1/2 years, and finally I have killed the monster, and flung him out to the public.
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Cutting the Soul is only available in paperback at the moment, but it will be ready as a digital book for your kindle or Ipad in a few days. I have changed the link on the first page and the excerpt page of my website to be able to go directly to createspace which is amazon's publishing store and order it, or you can click on the link below.

http://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Soul-Theresa-Larsen/dp/1502933101/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419017461&sr=1-1&keywords=theresa+larsen 

I encourage you to please log onto amazon and write a review once you have read the book. Thank you all for your support.

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Congratulations Malala Yousafzai

12/16/2014

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In my April 10, 2013 post I wrote about Malala Yousafzai, a young woman who risked her life to raise awareness of the terrorism that plagued her district in Pakistan. On Dec.10, 2014, at the age of 17, she was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize was won for her "struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education."

Once again, Malala's speech was motivational and moving. I have included an excerpt, but I encourage you to follow the link below and read the entire speech.

"This award is not just for me. It is for those forgotten children who want education. It is for those frightened children who want peace. It is for those voiceless children who want change. I am here to stand up for their rights, to raise their voice… it is not time to pity them. It is not time to pity them. It is time to take action so it becomes the last time, the last time, so it becomes the last time that we see a child deprived of education.

My great hope is that this will be the last time
, this will be the last time we must fight for education. Let's solve this once and for all.

We have already taken many steps. Now it is time to take a leap.

Let us become the first generation to decide to be the last, let us become the first generation that decides to be the last that sees empty classrooms, lost childhoods, and wasted potentials.

Let this be the last time
that a girl or a boy spends their childhood in a factory.

Let this be the last time that a girl is forced into early child marriage.

Let this be the last time that a child loses life in war.

Let this be the last time that we see a child out of school.

Let this end with us.

Let's begin this ending ... together ... today ... right here, right now. Let's begin this ending now."

© THE NOBEL FOUNDATION, STOCKHOLM, 2014
 
http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2014/yousafzai-lecture_en.html


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Thanks To Those Helping Others

12/15/2014

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I occasionally get emails from people thanking me for my writing and resources page and asking me to post another resource. They are mental health professionals, mentors, community outreach representatives, or just parents and I am grateful that they have found my site and want to add to it.

Many people in the community are helping others to overcome addictions or avoid them altogether and they often do this with little recognition or financial compensation. I applaud these people and hope their efforts help those in need.

The following site I received from a mentor at a local community center working with teens. It has many links to information on alcohol--from use and abuse to fun facts--about half of the links are no longer functioning, but the information that is available is beneficial. Check it out:
http://www.datehookup.com/content-alcohol-information-center.htm


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Final Book Cover

12/12/2014

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I have posted the front and back cover of "Cutting the Soul" on the top right of my excerpts and reviews page. Have a look and tell me what you think. The physical copy of the book is on its way to me for approval. I can't wait to see it in person.
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Book Update

12/10/2014

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I just approved the final proof of the interior of my book. The cover is also complete and it should be ready for publication very soon. I know I keep saying that, it reminds me of that movie "The Money Pit" with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long, the workers on their house kept saying "two weeks, it will be done in two weeks." I think it took a year because they had no idea how much work was needed. Well, this is me and my book. I had no idea how much time it would take. Isn't that the way it is with life? You never know how long certain things will take to accomplish, but good things are worth waiting for.
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What Are You Doing With Your Time?

12/10/2014

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I apologize for not writing since Thanksgiving. I have been away and did not have an opportunity to write. While I was gone I thought about how important time is and how little we really have.

Once time is gone it cannot be recovered. How much time do you waste? I know I spend time on pointless activities and when those moments are used up you can't get them back. I'm not saying don't relax or enjoy social activities with friends or family, but think about the time you have and whether there are moments that could be used in more productive or enjoyable ways.

Geoffrey Chaucer said, "Time and tide wait for no man." They don't stop and they don't wait for you to be ready. So seize the moments in life you have and make the most of them.

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