Veteran’s Day

Join me in honoring those brave souls who have and continue to defend our country. We salute you all!!

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When?

If you’re like me, as a child, I attended Sunday School and heard many of the most popular biblical stories. There was always the story of how God created the world, man and woman and all living things. Then there was the story of how He instructed Noah to build an Ark and fill it with a pair of every species (yes, I’m skipping ahead). Well that story always started me to thinking. Was the Ark cluttered and too full? Probably not. After surviving a flood, man invented things (skipping again). Then he had to create places to store those things. Is that when the story turns and disorganization entered the world? I’m taking a great deal of creative license with this posting, but think about it and give me your thoughts.

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Smile

I was watching a PBS special, "The Family That Walks On All Fours", about a family whose adult children walked on their hands and feet, as a child might, in a "bear crawl". I won't go into the specifics because you can easily research the show on the PBS website. The family had very little in the way of material possessions and had seemingly lived difficult lives, but what struck me was their tenacity and determination. The parents wanted the same things that parents all over the world want for their children-good health and happiness. What further struck me (and almost brought me to tears), were the smiles on the faces of the adult children. What a joy it was to see them smiling despite the adversity they faced. It's easy to smile when you're financially secure, have good health and most of your needs are met, but it takes a special person to smile, when from the outside it doesn't seem to be anything to smile about. I'll remember this family in those times when life has been unkind, things haven't gone my way and I'm tempted to pout or complain.



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I often read a small town paper online called the Daily Herald. In the opinion section, there is something called Sound Off! The purpose is for readers to share comments about what matters to them, ranging from topics about life in the city, politics and personal pet peeves, to compliments and complaints. I thoroughly enjoy reading Sound Off! and decided to offer something similar to you, my faithful followers. I love it!! In Sound Off! readers are encouraged to stay on topic, be respectful and the use of foul or obscene language, personal attacks or uses of another's identity to post are not allowed. The rules for what I am calling "Let Go!! with Dr. D. Clutter™" are the same. Every Friday is our official Let Go!! w/Dr. D. Clutter™ day. I'll post your advice, ideas, stories and thoughts. It'll be a place for you to share your life management and organization issues as well as discuss life events that inspire, empower or bother you. You can "leave it all here", as long as you follow the rules I discussed above. All comments will be reviewed before posting. So get ready, get set and Let Go!! w/Dr. D. Clutter™.

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Profoundly Simple

Sometimes a quote is so powerful in it's basic simplicity that I'm amazed no one said it sooner. I have to give credit to Tia. R. Chase for bringing this one to my attention. It's profoundly simple-"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."-Eleanor Roosevelt

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Adjust Your Focus

Have you ever looked through a camera lens and the picture looked blurry? Well, in that case, you'd simply readjust the focus and then take the picture, right? So, can't you learn to do that in life as well? You can train yourself to refocus your view, readjust your language, thinking or situation. If things don't look or go the way you want them, refocus your view.

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Fair to Middlin'

I remember my grandmothers saying that they were feeling "fair to middlin'" when someone asked how they were doing. It always made me laugh. But on a more serious note, have you ever been in that place where you're not happy, but you're not sad either-you're stuck someone in the middle? You have to choose which emotion you will allow to rule. I'm not saying either is wrong, or better, but what I am saying is that you need to decide which will rule your life at that moment. Decide, deal with it and then move on.

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