This and Next Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Make a list of what you feel is worth waiting for.  What are some of the things that are worth waiting for rather than accepting an imitation or something that is good enough?
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In your journal:
Take a look at your to do list or write down all the things you feel pressed to do or start right now.  Look over the list.  What can wait?  Based on your priorities, what can you put off so that something that is more important can get done?  Ask a trusted friend what they feel you could put off for now.  Then make a new list of those things that can't wait.
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This Week's Inspirational Link: Life Isn't a Competitive Game
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/dailyLift/DL_browse.asp?topic=85&offset=1

Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About: China's Earthquake
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/earthquake/china080512.aspx

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This Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Think of the last time someone gave you a sincere apology and the last time you received a rather insincere one. What was the difference?  How could you tell one was sincere and the other insincere?  Next write down the name of someone who may need an apology from you.  Make a list of how you can make sure it comes across as a sincere one.  © www.AboutCreativeJournals.com

This Week's Inspirational Link: Open Yourself Up to Friendship
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/dailyLift/DL_browse.asp?topic=150&offset=4

Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About: China's Earthquake
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/international/earthquake/china080512.aspx

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This Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Make a list of the ways (big and small) that you depend on others.
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This Week's Inspirational Link: Renew Your Mood
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/dailyLift/DL_browse.asp?topic=168&offset=8

Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About: Myanmar Relief
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This and Next Week's Journal Exercise

In your journal:
Make a list of the biggest obstacles standing between you and three of your most important goals.  How can you get rid of these obstacles?  Who or what can help you with these obstacles?  © www.AboutCreativeJournals.com

In your journal:
Think of the last 3 conversation you had this week that did not go well.  What was the goal of the conversation?  Did you have this goal in mind while talking to the person?  What kept the conversation from going in the direction you hoped?  What might have helped?  © www.AboutCreativeJournals.com

This Week's Inspirational Link: Disagree Respectfully
http://www.aish.com/spirituality/dailyLift/DL_browse.asp?topic=43&offset=13

Donate, Volunteer, or Speak Out About: Energy Use
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/energy_use/

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