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Well, here we are – another New Year. New opportunities await all of us as well as challenges. What shall this year bring? What goals – old or new – do we want to achieve? These questions and perhaps many more we need to ask ourselves to determine our priorities. It is fascinating how, depending on changing circumstances, we can shift and move into entirely new directions never dreaming the new horizons we can explore. It is a tradition of renewal on so many levels and another holiday to spend with family and friends enjoying good food, conversation and watching parades on television and the Internet around the world.
When I was doing research on New Year’s Day I found that it is the oldest of all holidays. To the best of our current knowledge the Babylonians celebrated their New Year with the first New Moon after the Vernal Equinox – the first day of spring. What a perfect time to have a holiday as it is the season of rebirth, blossoming of various plants, trees and flowers and the planting of new crops. When the Babylonians partied it was for eleven days. Thank heavens our celebration is only for one.
When did the traditional date of the holiday change? 153 BC. It was the Roman senate that decided January 1st would be the beginning of the New Year. And so the tradition of celebration was continued for hundreds of years. During the Middle Ages the Christian Church opposed this ancient tradition and so the Western part of the world has only been enjoying New Year’s festivities for the last 400 years.
Apparently resolutions were a part of the tradition even back in the days of the Babylonians. The most popular one was returning borrowed farm equipment. My – times have changed! One of the most popular in today’s world is losing weight. Regardless, working with resolutions is a time honored tradition.
The word ‘resolution’ is a significant one as it is a formal expression of opinion or intention. It means resolve, determination, firmness of purpose, solution, accommodation or settling of a problem. Sometimes situations, conditions and challenges of various types follow from the old year into the new. To determine how we want to resolve these variables it is good to have some quiet time to think through new tactics and decide what choices we desire to work with and those we choose to discard.
There is a tradition that I was introduced to over 30 years ago that I think is quite special. It is called the ‘Burning Bowl Ceremony’. Perhaps you have heard of it or even participated in it. It is a good way to release the past and get on with the present. If you haven’t experienced it this is what you do. You get a bowl and put dirt or sand in its bottom and place it on a sturdy surface. Then you take some paper and pen, write out what you desire to have cleaned up and out of your life, and then write those changes that you want to see manifested. When you are finished you place the paper or papers into the bowl and with a match set them on fire. As you watch the paper burn you know and accept the release of the old and the manifestation of the new conditions desired. You can do this celebration with your family and friends or all by yourself. Many churches have incorporated this simple ceremony into their services finding that people really enjoy the tradition. It is a great way to release old mental/emotional baggage that you don’t want to carry anymore.
Whatever you do, however you spend New Year’s Day, I wish you a most prosperous, healthy, joyous and adventurous New Year 2008. May your hearts desires be fulfilled in magnificent ways.
Donna Seebo
Power Thought for January
Each is given a bag of tools, A Shapeless mass, A book of rules;
And each must make, Ere life is flown, A stumbling block Or a stepping stone.
~~R. L. Sharpe
(~.~) January’s Chuckle (~.’)
A half grown country boy was sitting on a log at the edge of a beautiful inland lake in a Southern state. He was lazily watching his fishing line bobbing in the water.
A car drove past, then stopped. Several men, tourists, looked over the fresh-looking, inviting water of the lake. One of them said to the boy fisherman: “Son, are there any snakes in this lake?”
Said the boy: “No suh, no snakes in this lake.”
The men peeled off their clothes and went in for a swim, and for half an hour they swam and splashed in the cool water. When they came out, one of them had a thought, and he said to the boy: “Son, how come there are no snakes in this lake?”
Said the boy, with a half grin: “Because the alligators done et them all up.”
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‘Special Personality Test’
Here is a personality test based on favorite desserts. You’ll have 8 selections. Choose one and then look towards the end of the newsletter to see the evaluations. This is fun.
Don’t cheat by looking at the answers first. Here are the desserts.
1. Angel Food Cake
2. Brownies
3. Lemon Meringue Pie
4. Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting
5. Strawberry Shortcake
6. Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Icing
7. Ice Cream
8. Carrot Cake
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Glyconutrients…..
There are few products that I choose to endorse however, Glyconutrients I firmly believe in. The benefits that have enabled me, my husband and friends to enjoy a greater state of health are fabulous. I invite you to visit my website, touch the Glyconutrients button and read the information that I have posted there. This is all about nutrition and living a quality life with joy, vitality and maintaining wellness. . If you would like to find out more just give me a call @ 253.582.5604.
Special note: I am planning on giving an educational program on nutrition and some of the latest scientific publications regarding how to maintain wellness. I invite you to join us for this insightful and informative class. Call my office for further details (800) 872-8852 or (253) 582-5604.
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SCHEDULE OF BROADCASTS & APPEARANCES
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All broadcasts are archived on www.BBSRadio.com so you, at any time, can listen to any of the broadcasts you might have missed.
The theme of the program is ‘Personal Empowerment’. Guests are featured from all over the world and share their knowledge and expertise with you the listening audience. Also during the program I share my mental skills with those of you who call into the program. Informative and fun, I invite you to join us weekday mornings when we “Light Up Your Life with A Little Bit of Insight”. Tell your friends.
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Featured Guests – January 2008
1….Happy New Year – Best of Donna
2….’Giving Thanks’, M.J. Ryan
3….’Kid’s Ethics’, Bud Bottems
4….’Healing, Meaning & Purpose’, Dr. Petty
7….’The Diet Survivor’s Handbook’, Judith Matz
8….’7 Steps to Uncommon Financial Security’, Susan Boskey
9….’Hear All Creatures’, Karen Anderson
10…’The College Hook’, Pam Proctor
11…’Everything I Need to Know I Learned From Other Women’, BJ Gallagher
14…’Condo Buying & Ownership’, Kay Senay
15…’Born Many Times’, George McMullen
16…’Dannion Brinkley & Brian McClure
17…’Scamorama’, Eve Edelson
18…’Graceful Passages’, Gary Malkin
21…’Beyond The Secret’, Lisa Love
22… To Be Announced
23…’Living Energy Universe’, Gary Schwatz
24…To Be Announced
25…’Remote Viewing Secrets’, Joe McMoneagle
28…Open Mike
29…’Parent-preneur’, Julie Lenzer Kirk
30…’The Big Book of Near Death Experiences’, PMH Atwater
31…To Be Announced
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Special Appearances – 2008
February 7, 8 & 9 –Los Angeles, California -The 6th Annual Conscious Life Expo, Conference & Film Festival will be held at the Los Angeles Hilton Hotel, 5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, 90045. I will speaking during the event. My booth is #416 and we will be doing a live broadcast on the first day, interviewing some of the speakers who will be appearing at the event. I will also be available for mini-consultations during the three day expo and no appointments will be necessary. For more information regarding this event contact my office or go to www.consciouslifeexpo.com .
February 22, 23 & 24 – Seattle, Washington – The Psychic Expo at the Seattle Doubletree SeaTac Airport. I will be speaking, doing a live broadcast on-site and also doing mini-consultations in my booth #117. For more information go to www.psychicspectrum.com or contact my office
February 27 to March1 – I am appearing at the National Publicity Summit, doing a seminar and will be available for private consultations while I am in the Los Angeles area. Please contact my office for further details.
March 10 to 16 – Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska. More details will be forthcoming in next newsletter.
March 28, 29 and 30 – Seattle, Washington – The Pacific Northwest Women’s Show. More details will be forthcoming in next newsletter.
 Recipe Box
…………………Meusli
One of my resolutions is to be more aware of healthy eating habits. Here is a recipe for cereal muesli that a client gave me many years ago. This lady had decided that she wanted to add fiber to her diet and put together this unique combination that she enjoyed for breakfast on a daily basis. She even packed this dry muesli mix to take with her when she traveled locally or around the world. Let me know what you think of it.
1 cup of sunflower seeds – 1 cup pumpkin seeds – ½ cup sesame seeds – ½ cup flax seeds – ½ chia seeds – 2 TBLS psyllium seeds. Choose your favorite juice, pineapple, apple, orange, etc. Add juice as needed to cover the seeds. As they absorb the juice, keep adding more until the seeds no longer need any additional liquid. Let it sit for 12 hours in your refrigerator. A quarter of a cup of the soaked seeds is a serving. Enjoy.
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GOLDEN NUGGETS
True Stories about Real People
“AULD LANG SYNE”
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
And here's a hand, my trusty friend
And gie's a hand o' thine
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne
Do you ever wonder where this famous New Year’s song originated?
“Auld Lang Syne” is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the New Year. At least partially written by Robert Burns in the 1700's, it was first published in 1796 after Burns' death. Early variations of the song were sung prior to 1700 and inspired Burns to produce the modern rendition. Burns himself said that he took down the basics of the lyrics from ‘an old man’s singing’ and he found out it was an ‘old song of the olden times’.
An old Scottish melody, "Auld Lang Syne" literally means ‘old long since’ or simply, ‘the good old days’.
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The Dessert Personality Test – Answers by psychologists.
1. ANGEL FOOD CAKE -- Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items. You are a little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.
2. BROWNIES -- You are adventurous, love new ideas, and are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and
direction. You tend to be very loyal.
3. LEMON MERINGUE -- Smooth, sexy, & articulate with your hands, you are an excellent after-dinner speaker and a good teacher. But don't try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, but you have many friends.
4. VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING -- Fun-loving, sassy, humorous, not very grounded in life; very indecisive and lacking motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life.
5. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE -- Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other
People, can be counted on in a pinch and expect the same in return.
Intuitively keen. You can be very emotional.
6. CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING -- Sexy; always ready to give and receive Very creative, adventurous, ambitious, and passionate, you can appear t o have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. You are not afraid to take chances. You will not settle for anything average in life and love to laugh.
7. ICE CREAM -- You like sports, whether it be baseball, football, basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you enjoy watching sports. You don't like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and high maintenance.
8. CARROT CAKE -- You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You Are a very warm hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends.
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Have a magnificent day and remember….
”You are the Master of your Fate, the Captain of your Soul”.
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Donna Seebo, International Mental Practitioner/Psychic, Counselor, Award Winning Author, Speaker, Teacher, Radio/Television Personality and Minister
Host of “The Donna Seebo Show” heard weekdays on HYPERLINK "http://www.BBSRadio.com" www.BBSRadio.com, 3-4pm,
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