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April 2012

Spring really has captured my attention this year!  Everything seems to have an extra sparkling look to it.  The trees are filling in with bright green leaves and the air just feels so fresh.  Other signs of spring include the annual bunches of daffodils at Trader Joe’s for $1.29 and of course the professional baseball players are back on the field aiming to be the next World Series champs.  I was a huge Los Angeles Dodgers fan when I was growing up.  Read more »

April 2012

Quotes

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ~ Roald Dahl Read more »

• Robin Schmidt is a flight attendant with a great big heart!  In addition to serving her passengers, she invites them to write a note of thanks, draw pictures and tell jokes in journals she provides.  Then she sends them to specific service members she has adopted through www.adoptahero.us.  What a great mission she has begun and such a super way for passengers to make positive use of their flight time.  Anyone can send inspiration to our troops.  Start a program with your church, coworkers, friends, family.  Visit www.alwayssupportourheroes.com Read more »

April 2012

Holy Basil…the name alone sounds so reverent!  In Ayurvedic medicine, holy basil is an herb that promotes health and longevity.  It has antibacterial, antidepressant, antioxidant, antiviral and immune-modulating properties. Thai holy basil – is revered highly among culinary masters; both for its pungency and for its pedigree. Tulsi tea is another form of holy basil.  It also can be taken in capsules.  Read more »

April 2012

In a previous StarHeart Express, I referred to an online video entitled Small Change.  It showed the power of how a dollar in change could make such a big difference in the lives of many people.  I love the message—small changes can make a big difference.

I had a great reminder of that message recently—a reminder for which repeatedly express appreciation.    It began when my outgoing email stopped working.  Nothing to be concerned about I thought.  It will come back shortly.  Later in the day, still no outgoing email.  I could receive emails and be on the internet. I just couldn’t send outgoing messages.  It took me a couple of days to narrow down the problem which didn’t help me much since I don’t consider myself much of a troubleshooting techie. Read more »

March 2012

Igniting the imagination in children of all ages is a major StarHeart message.  Imagination is the source of inventions, improvements and inspired living.  Imagination is our nation of images and it is so important to cultivate it no matter our age or purpose in life.  Every day I strive to ignite my imagination, to exercise those brilliant brain cells that are capable of anything I put my attention to.  We truly have that power. Read more »

March 2012

Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can? – Sun Tzu

Imagination is more important than knowledge – Albert Einstein

The only limitation to your impact is imagination and commitment – Tony Robbins

March 2012

What is Maca?  Maca was discovered in archaeological sites of the high Andes tracing back thousands of years ago.   To the people of the Andes, Maca has been a valuable food source.  It is the only known cultivable crop that grows above 14,000 feet. Read more »

March 2012

Are you a diamond or a pearl?  I pondered that question recently when thinking about the effort and energy required being involved in life, to participate, to show up, being present.  There are times when doing so doesn’t come easy and feels extremely challenging.  That’s when my thoughts drifted to diamonds and pearls, specifically how they are formed.  Read more »