Da New Year

Well 39 years ago on September 23 I was born on Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year - that is really all about contemplation and atonement.

I like the word "atone" because it really is just "at + one" or in essence to be at one with one's self and one's environment. Each year I consider my birthday to be my personal New Year. A time when I take stock in all I have, disgard what I don't need and make plans on becoming more "At One"... that is to say, to become me.

You know, you can be anything you want in the world... but you first have to be yourself!

This year I will be saying good-bye to my 30's and hello to the world. World get ready.

The 4 Key Indicators of Happiness

There are as many definitions of Happiness as there are each of us. But there is one thing, well actually 4 things, we all share that indicate whether or not we are actually Happy...

The 4 Key Indicators of Happiness
1. Looking forward to going to bed
2. Looking forward to waking up
3. Looking forward to leaving home
4. Looking forward to coming home

In the end, we are all effected by our environments, the ones we create and the ones we choose. If you are not enjoying one of the above mentioned points for a prolonged period it is time to ask youself why.

Calories and Common Cents

I just had an idea!

What if all the companies who sell soda drinks or fruit drinks we forced to sell thier product for at least a cent a calorie... I believe that we would be well on our way to a less obese/overweight society. For example, a can of Coke (I love Coca Cola BTW) has 160 calories; I would like to see them have to charge $1.60 for it.

Firstly, you would know right away how many calories you're going to ingest and if those calories cost a little more, perhaps we would all buy less of them. Sorry Coke, I do love your product but I really think that soda drinks and even fruit drinks should be advertised the same way as Beer and Alcohol... PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLEY!

What do you think?!