Imagination precedes action

"Remember, Rome cannot be built overnight, but it CAN be built. The blueprint, as well as the eventual structure and completed project ALWAYS takes place in your IMAGINATION FIRST, FOREMOST AND FOREVER. THIS PROCESS CANNOT BE CHANGED OR AVOIDED. THOUGHT PRECEDES ALL ACTION. So get your thoughts directed toward the pursuit of what matters to you and you're on your way. AT THE SAME TIME... keep track of where you are in relation to where you want to be - and keep building until your 'Rome' becomes what you envision."

Matt Furey

Focus on what you can do

"Many people go through life filled with resentment and bitterness about what isn't working, what they don't have, what they wish they had, what other people have that they don't have, and so on. This is the wrong orientation toward life. A better orientation is to begin with what you DO have and build from there. Take note of your strengths and build upon them. Do not waste time fretting about what you cannot do. Focus on what you can do - then make plans to turn the things you cannot do into things you can do - even if it means enlisting the help of others. There are many things I cannot currently do that I get done because I'm willing to allow others to help me. Knowing this allows me to focus on what I do best - and if I continually do what I do best - I'll get more accomplished in less time."

Matt Furey

Self image and habits

"Our self image and our habits tend to go together. Change one and you will automatically change the other."

Dr. Maxwell Maltz
1899-1975, Author

Laughing at life

"I live by this credo: Have a little laugh at life and look around you for happiness instead of sadness. Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy situations. Even in your darkest moment, you usually can find something to laugh about if you try hard enough."

Red Skelton
1913-1997, Comedian

Developing your talents

"When you develop a talent, consider the possibility that this talent may turn into multiple talents that don't currently seem to be connected. Yet, they are. When you develop a talent to a high level of skill, to an elite level - this talent may feed you, clothe you and nourish you for the rest of your life. What you receive from taking the time to develop yourself far outweighs the time you invested."

Matt Furey

mattfurey.com

In the moment

"Living consciously involves being genuine; it involves listening and responding to others honestly and openly; it involves being in the moment."

Sidney Poitier
Actor and Author

Milk Thistle is Cardio Protective

"Milk Thistle (silymarin) is widely used to support liver and kidney health and to assist in the natural clearance of toxins. A new study shows that Milk Thistle also reduces the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and helps prevent immune cells from sticking to damaged cholesterol - thus blocking key processes that lead directly to hardening of your arteries.

LDL cholesterol is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. However, it is vital to transporting your fat soluble nutrition to your cells. It only becomes "bad" when it is damaged by toxins, germs, free radicals, stress chemicals, or some other inflammatory irritant. A variety of synergistic antioxidants like tocotrienols, R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Q10 are fundamental protection. Add to this list Milk Thistle, which is also generally protective against the very high levels of pollution just about everyone is exposed to."

Byron Richards, CCN

http://www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles/milk_thistle_is_cardio_protective/?source=Email&camp=news060908