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“Higher voter turnouts strengthen democracy.” ~ Doc Meek
May 3rd, 2011 | 
Author: Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Today I am grateful that 61% of Canadian voters turned out to vote. We need the historic highs of 79% to better serve democracy I think. ~ Doc Meek
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“Kids ahead of the almighty dollar.” ~ Doc Meek
Monday, May 2, 2011. Today I am grateful to those who put the valid needs of others ahead of the almighty dollar. – Doc Meek
“[Shoeshine man] Donated $100,000 in tips to help kids.”
“CHARITY, Pass it On: Values.com”
Image/text above and text below from: http://www.values.com/inspirational-sayings-billboards/51-Charity
“Even after nearly a quarter of a century, Albert remains motivated by one thing: to help families in a time of need.” – Roger Oxendale, Children’s Hospital President and CEO
“Every Tuesday and Thursday for the last thirty years, Albert Lexie has left his home at 5:50 in the morning to travel ninety minutes by bus to the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, so he can shine shoes in the hospital’s lobby. He uses the very same shoeshine box he built in high school shop class when he was only fifteen years old. Albert charges $3 per shine and donates all his tips to the Children’s Free Care Fund, which ensures that all children receive medical care, regardless of a family’s financial ability to pay for it.
“Since 1981, Albert has donated over $100,000 of his hard-earned tips to the Children’s hospital. His annual income is only about $10,000 and he donates approximately $10,000 a year to the hospital.
“Albert is a remarkable example of the value of charity—he truly is an everyday hero.”
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Thank you Albert Lexie for your kind and generous example to the rest of us who earn far more than you do!
Doc Meek, Mon, May 2, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Be the change you want to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Friday, April 29, 2011. Today I am grateful for those who remind us to replenish our own soul as we set out to nurture the souls of others. – Doc Meek
Image from: http://catherinewilkes.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/wickaninnish-inn.jpg
catherinewilkes | April 29, 2011 at 10:20 pm | URL: http://wp.me/pSHXm-aS
COMPASSION FATIGUE
Those who set out to heal the world, may lose themselves.
Those that set out to heal themselves can heal the world!
– Thomas Bien
I commented on Catherine Wilkes website as follows:
“Catherine,
“Thank you for the nurturing reminder from Thomas Bien that we need to replenish our own souls when we set out to nurture the souls of others. This reminds me of the story of the man who tried to change the world and found that the only person he could really change was himself.”
“Blessings and Gratitudes, Doc Meek”
THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE blog explored this concept in previous posts:
Sunday . . . a sunshine day? Maybe a family day?
“We change the world . . . ” – David Hawkins
“I wanted to change the world.” – Unknown Monk
“Learn about GIRL UP from Gina.” ~ Doc Meek
“Change the world? Try Love . . .” – Sri Chinmoy
“Words & ideas change the world.” – John Keating
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Thank you Catherine Wilkes and Thomas Bien, for focusing us back onto the basics for helping the world!
Doc Meek, Fri, Apr 29, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Help artists free fellow artist Ai Weiwei.” – Alex Wilks, Avaaz.org
Fearful of the pro-democracy protests sweeping the world, the government has cracked down on hundreds of free thinking Chinese artists, intellectuals, students and citizens. But across the world, artists and art-lovers have begun to speak out in solidarity with Ai.
Chinese elites love buying contemporary art, and are planning a huge art fair in Beijing. If international galleries and artists withdraw from the fair, they’ll send shockwaves through the regime. Let’s build a massive global wave of support for top gallerists and artists to stop exhibiting in China until Ai Weiwei is freed. We’ll deliver it at the Venice biennale exhibition soon, and publish the reactions of major galleries and artists.
Image/text from: avaaz.org
If you would like to help free artist Ai Weiwei, try a no-cost-to-you-except-time petition addition of your name:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/artists_for_ai_weiwei/?copy
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Thursday, April 28, 2011. Today I am grateful that the world is full of artists who are willing to put their lives on the line for their art, and for their willingness to speak out against corruption and injustice, no matter where (or by whom) it is practiced! ~ Doc Meek
I joined Avaaz.org some time ago now. As I am definitely not a “joiner” this was not an easy decision for me. What made it easier was the integrity and persistence for good that exists in this mostly-volunteer worldwide organization.
Thank you, Patel Ricken, for founding Avaaz.org and for sticking with it despite many obstacles to justice in the world!
Doc Meek, Thurs, Apr 28, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Above all, with glittering eyes . . . ” ~ Roald Dahl
[BEAUTIFUL PET IMAGE: SOPHIE’S ALERT EYES DON’T MISS A THING]
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Today I am grateful for novelist Roald Dahl and his quote from values.com. ~ Doc Meek
“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 (1916-1990); British novelist (Quote from values.com)
Thank you Roald Dahl and values.com for heighening our awareness to the everyday!
Doc Meek, Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Plastic good for the brain? What?” ~ Doc Meek
Neuronal image from: http://www.scenicreflections.com/media/249480/Neuron_in_Dual_Screen_Wallpaper/
Other images/text: http://mindsparke.com/brain-fitness-training/tag/neurogenesis/
Friday, April 15, 2011. Today I am grateful to know that we humans can grow new neurons throughout life, contrary to all previous teachings. ~ Doc Meek
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“Changing for Good.” ~ James Prochaska
Prochaska, James O., John C. Norcross & Carlo C. DiClemente (1995).
CHANGING FOR GOOD: A REVOLUTIONARY SIX-STAGE PROGRAM FOR OVERCOMING BAD HABITS AND MOVING YOUR LIFE POSITIVELY FORWARD [Paperback]
Image/text from: http://www.amazon.com/Changing-Good-Revolutionary-Overcoming-Positively/dp/038072572X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1302471141&sr=1-1
Monday, April 11, 2011. Today I am grateful for those people who work with addicts (that’s all of us, to one degree or another, maybe) and help them (us) mover forward in our lives in a positive way . . . permanently. Dr. Prochaska and his fellow Ph.D.s/colleagues are such people. ~ Doc Meek
I wrote to an ex-alcoholic friend about Dr. Prochaska’s work, as follows:
Dear B, Drs. Prochaska, Norcross & DiClemente put forward the idea that family or corporate interventions that rush/push addicts (or any of us) into changing their (our) behavior before they (we) are ready internally to make the change, are almost certain to fail.
From what you have shared with me, you know this already. This program greatly increases the success rate and greatly reduces recidivism (relapse).
Blessings and Gratitudes, Doc ………………………………………………………………………….
SIX STEPS OR STAGES for CHANGING FOR GOOD:
1. Precontemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance
6. [Self-management] Termination [the end of official formal therapy]
– Prochaska, James O., John C. Norcross &
Carlo C. DiClemente (1995). Changing for Good …………………………………………………………………………..
This inexpensive and powerful book has been read by many; here is one reader’s comment:
5 out of 5 stars. What a nice change!
Published on July 14, 2007 by Henry
Unlike most self-help books out there, this one is actually based on research for a change. Based on this PhD’s work on how people change, this guy has uncovered the different, predictable stages of change that people go through when they attempt to get themselves to change. Although the stages are fairly predictable, not everybody goes through them in the exact same…
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“Note to Self: 30 Women . . . ” ~ Andrea Buchanan
From the dust jacket:
“Thirty inspiring women share the enduring lessons they have learned from the defining moments of their lives.
“Life rarely works out exactly as we plan. Rejection by a cherished friend, the onset of an unexpected illness, struggle with body image and self-perception–these experiences may challenge us, but our triumphs come to define us.
“We find comfort, joy, tears, and laughter in the wisdom, insight, and empathy we gain.”
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Thank you, Andrea Buchanan, for teaching all of us the agony and joy of overcoming obstacles, including ourselves!
Doc Meek, Wed, Apr 6, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“The naked brain.” ~ Richard Restak, M.D.
The Naked Brain: How the Emerging Neurosociety is Changing How We Live, Work, and Love [Paperback]
Richard Restak M.D. (Author)
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Today I am grateful that some people take large chunks of time and energy out of their lives in order to organize large amounts of knowledge into a relatively small space for me to read in a book.
Here is what one reader had to say about THE NAKED BRAIN by Dr Restak:
5 out of 5 stars We think less than we think
Did you know that scientist estimate that only 5% of a normal person’s actions are decided consciously? The rest are results of automated processes that make up the so called cognitive unconscious. Civilisation advances create an ever increasing repertoire of human actions that are executed automatically as humans move their conscious mind to be preoccupied with more…
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Thank you, Dr Richard Restak, for helping us know ourselves better and manage our brains better!
Doc Meek, Wed, Mar 23, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Learn healthy brain lifestyles.” ~ Doc Meek
A Proactive Program to Preserve Your Life Story
Your Brain Health Lifestyle – Paperback (Mar. 4, 2009) by Dr. Paul Nussbaum
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011. Today I am grateful for Dr Paul Nussbaum, who is telling us that brain health needs attention to 5 major necessities:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
NUTRITION
SOCIALIZATION
MENTAL STIMULATION
SPIRITUALITY
Save Your Brain: The 5 Things You Must Do to Keep Your Mind Young and Sharp – Paperback (Mar. 19, 2010) by Paul Nussbaum
“I was interested to read in the Globe and Mail that people with advanced Parkinson’s cannot walk but can ride a bicycle. The brain is interesting.
“The book starts with a survey to see how good you are on brain stuff. It includes questions on exercise, diet etc. I was surprised I scored ‘poor.’ Perhaps that is partly because I am a tough self grader but partly because the questions did not allow me to use alternatives that I do that are likely comparable. EG – dancing once per week (which I do not do) is surely comparable to martial arts.
“Of course it has a technical section on how the brain works and what it is. And [a] part convincing me that I need to work on saving my brain.
“The 5 things to do to Save Your Brain:
1 – Socialize. Basic human interaction.
2 – Exercise. 25% of the blood circulation goes to support the brain.
3 – Mental Stimulation. Use it or lose it. Learn something new always. Challenge yourself.
4 – Spirituality. He includes “mental rest” in this category.
5 – Nutrition. The obvious – eat like your mom told you to and use supplements if you cannot. He is also a big advocate of fish oil.
“These are all obvious and not new. He did not emphasize the things not to do (like drugs, alcohol and boxing). It was a good reminder of things I already knew. ” – Jim Estill (New York)
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