Treat Yourself to a Colorful Life

Holding onto regret drains our energy, leaving less energy for life in the present. The attachment to regret is depleting on the spirit, so we must fully be present to fuel our well-being today. We must release our former self with forgiveness and not dwell on the past.

When we release regret, a colorful life of meaning and purpose will arise. Today, put energy into something that is creative, as well as constructive for ourselves and others. By taking responsibility in the present, we can release our hold on the past.

With lovingkindness,

 

 

The Inner Light of Identity

 

Human beings tend to focus on character traits, roles and learned behavior to cope with the world around them, but our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not. It’s difficult to separate true identity from the created identity thrust upon us, but when we recognize our divinity, we cannot help but live authentic lives of gratitude and appreciation.

Rediscovering who we are takes courage and it can be difficult unlearning learned behaviors. As we reconcile our spiritual and physical self, as well as our inner and outer worlds, a sense of wholeness will be felt, and our inner light will radiate through. It’s our inner light that unites humankind, and brings love and peace to earth.

With lovingkindness,

 

 

The Gift Of Reconnecting With Old Friends

 

Every person that passes through our lives makes an impression whether that is small or big, and whether they stay for a short period or a long period. When a friend from the past reappears, it’s a gift.  

Friends that reappear can act as messengers, reminding us of something we have forgotten to take care of or nurture within us. Friends can teach us to react to an old situation in a new way or solve unresolved issues so that we may move forward in our lives.

When fate brings old friends back, it’s usually for a good reason. Embrace old friends and stay open to benefit from the message. A renewed contact is a gift that should not be taken for granted.

With lovingkindness,
  

 

 

How to Combat Worry?

 

Gratitude is known to affect our brains at a biological level just like antidepressant drugs Wellbutrin, which increase dopamine and Prozac, which increases the neurotransmitter serotonin. When we feel grateful, it activates the brain region that produces dopamine and serotonin.

 

Gratitude makes brains happier, not the achievement of goals. When we achieve a goal, we become briefly happier, but then we look for the next thing to bring us joy. Furthermore, our connection to other people (and our appreciation of others) makes us happier so we must deepen our social investments in the middle of stressful situations or events.

 

Remember, being happier will make us more successful, not the other way around. Simply put, to be happy be grateful and connect with others. It’s all about good habits which will overcome genes every time. I give gratitude a thumbs-up!!!

 

With lovingkindness,

There Is No Fear In Love

The world defines freedom as a life without any restraint. The world says we can have our freedom, but only by being totally selfish.

Real freedom can be achieved when we’re free from fear, where we’re truly free from guilt, bitterness, and worry. When we’re free to quit pretending, for example, by the clothes we wear and the status we hold then we can be free to be ourselves.

How to get rid of fear? Just remember we are all loved by the source of humankind. That’s the secret of self-esteem. We are loved and there is no need to prove it!

With lovingkindness,

 

 

 

The Hot Dog Is A Celebrity In Its Own Right

The Hot Dog is not just an American icon, but a celebrity in its own right, appearing in hundreds of movies, books, television shows, commercials and more. Show-business personalities and sports celebrities are often seen and photographed eating hot dogs.

A trip to a hot dog restaurant was the focus of a Seinfeld episode created by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. It has been said that Babe Ruth loved his hot dogs and binged on them before his games. Barbra Streisand had hot dogs delivered to London for a private party.

There are many types of hot dogs but the spicy chili sauce topping is all the rage. At Hotdogue Culture we believe the hot dog deserves its own star on the Walk of Fame!

With lovingkindess,

 

What Does A Greek Poet Have In Common With A Hot Dog?

 

Sausage is one of the oldest forms of processed food, having been mentioned in Homer’s Odyssey as far back as the 9th Century B.C.

 

Although most hot dogs are made from pork and beef, recent health concerns around the nutritional content of traditional versions encouraged producers to provide healthier alternatives. Hot dogs made from turkey or chicken are available in most supermarkets, and many meatless alternatives (vegetables or soy products) are also available.

So, go ahead and choose a healthy alternative and add some nutritional chili sauce from HotDogue Culture. Hmmm, delicious.... Homer would be jealous!!!

With lovingkindness,

 

 

Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?

Hot dogs are processed protein, surrounded by processed carbohydrate so one might call them a sandwich. On the other hand, hot dogs are cylindrical in shape rather than prismatic, and vertical rather than horizontal in orientation. Here are five reasons why the hot dog is not the same as a sandwich:

 

1.   Imagine being at the ballpark with the organ playing, the crowd cheering and a vendor walking through the stands saying “Sandwich, get your sandwich here!”

 

2.   If you were watching a great athlete showing off during a game, you don’t call him a sandwich.

 

3.   Dirty Harry would not have sounded nearly as ominous if he said, “Never ever put mayo on a sandwich.” But when he said, “Never ever put ketchup on a hot dog,” people sat up and listened.

 

4.   Marlene Dietrich didn’t say that champagne and sandwiches were her favorite foods; it was champagne and hot dogs she loved.

 

5.   Babe Ruth wasn’t sent to the hospital and rumored to be dead because he ate too many sandwiches.

 With lovingkindness,

 

       

 

Get Your Red Hots!

 

The hot dog, a type of sausage was imported from Germany and made popular in the United States. The hot dog developed an association with baseball and American culture. The term “hot dog” is credited to sports cartoonist Tad Dorgan.

 

During a 1901 baseball game in New York, vendors began selling hot sausages in rolls. From the press box, Tad Dorgan could hear the vendors yelling, “Get your dachshund sausages while they're red hot!”

 

In the 19^th century, German immigrant butchers in the United States sold variations of sausages; some were thin and long, like the dog breed Dachshund. They called these Dachshund sausages. Over time, the phrase evolved into “hot dog.”

 

Today, hot dogs have won the world over, and they're no longer just served at hot dog stands or carts in New York City. The gourmet hot dog has inspired a new culture! Join the culture… hotdogueculture.com.

With lovingkindness,

 

How to Get Closer to Our Twin Soul

 

To get closer to our twin soul we must prepare by growing spiritually, and we must humble ourselves. Initially, we must forgive ourselves and then forgive others. We must love unconditionally. Unconditional love means loving thy neighbor as thyself. If there is no preparation, pride will blind us to our twin.

 

Twin souls are like one person divided into two, but not one soul divided into two. And, when they meet they know instinctively that this is their twin. The vision, feeling, and perspective of twin souls are one, and despite individual faults, they love one another unconditionally.

 

Twin souls have a deep sense of care for each other which does not allow for envy, and if there is any pain caused by one to the other it is strictly because of the lack of awareness. When twin souls finally meet, any age difference is of no consequence to them. Before the meeting, there is sadness and suffering which has no end in sight, but suddenly the twin appears!

 

With lovingkindness,

 

Think Different to Act Different!

 

The way we think determines everything – like the way we feel  –  and this determines how we act. To change the way we act we must change the way we think. Thinking differently will change our emotions and our behavior. Remember, we are not what we think we are.

It’s extremely important that we renew our mind. The battle starts in the mind and must be dealt with in the mind. If we challenge our thoughts, we can be more creative, more innovate, and we can be better people! Remember the phrase, mind over matter?

With lovingkindness,