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Often I post about to a non-physician audience but this time I'm going to pull my "Physician Card" to make a public service annoucement for all the physician healers.</div>
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One of the biggest ways we can share life giving information with others is through social media sites. I love reading about natural ways to cleanse my hair or detoxify my body. We can find all kinds of information on the internet: some good some not so good. But out of everything i come across on the internet the one thing that gets my undies in a bunch is physicians who don't know how to communicate with the public!!! Arrrrggggggh! What I decided to do is list the TOP 5 things physicians can do to help inform people. </div>
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<strong>Tip #5: Avoid discounting other methods of healing.</strong></div>
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Just because a way of healing is new to you doesn't make it less effective. Western medicine has a way of brainwashing doctors into believing their way is the ONLY way. Not so. They are ancient traditional forms of medicine that patients incorporate in addition to allopathic medicine like massage and bone manipulations, oils and tinctures, supplements and diestary. One of the most common practices of healing is through spiritual methods like prayer and shamanism. As a physician healer your role is to help your social media audience and patients find wellness through whatever avenue <em>they</em> chose. </div>
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<strong>Tip #4: Choose Interesting Topics!</strong></div>
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You may be the foremost researcher on mitochondiral dysfunction but if that doesn't interest your readers no one is going to read that article. As a physician healer you must use your social media platform to inform and entertain. In today's society with all the many platofrms people use to communicate if your topic is not interesting no one will read it. End of discussion.</div>
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<strong>Tip #3: Less is More</strong></div>
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People will give you a good four sentences before they move on to the next subject on their newsfeed. I you're not talking about celebrity gossip, who won the last powerball or where to buy the diet pills at wholesale prices most people will tune you out. Of course there is that dedicated group of followers who love reading your posts but even they deserve quick sound useful information. The more concise you can make your message the more likely they are to read it and get something out of it. Keep it short but don't sacrifice quality for a quick read. Besides, you can always give them a way to contact you for more info on the subject.</div>
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<strong>Tip #2: People Love Pictures</strong></div>
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I know it sounds elementary but the more pictures you include in your feed the more likely readers will take a look. One of the best ways to explain difficult concepts is in picture format. For instance if you're teaching your reader the benefits of exercise instead of talking about lunges and burpies, show your reader a picture or video of someone doing the exercise. You want to look online for graphics that support your article, blog or postings but be careful if you use a picture without crediting the source it may be considered a copyright infraction. </div>
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<strong>Tip #1: Keep Your Message Simple and Be Personable!</strong></div>
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I know... That's really two points but what can I say? We all know you're brilliant and went to school more years than you wish to recount. Your audience gets it. What they won't get is you talking over their heads. People love reading articles done by great thinkers but no one will get anything out of your message if it's written in <i><b>medicalese</b></i>! Unless you are educating your readers on a particular subject where you give definitions save the medical terminology and multi syllable words for your colleagues not your blog posts or social media sites. Lastly above all be personable. The world already perceives physicians as know-it-all surgeons who run around in scrubs and protective gear all day. No one wants to take advice from a smart 4 medical doctor who seems distant and aloof. Let your readers know you care with your words. Like they taught me in medical school: No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care. </div>
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Hope this helps some of my aspiring physician scribes. </div>
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From the NBC Universal Odyssey Media Book Writer's Retreat~ Happy Writing!!!</div>
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Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-86579117033536946072016-02-15T18:55:00.000-05:002016-02-15T18:55:43.033-05:00Keeping Up Appearances Not Just a British SitcomThe beginning of 2016 has illuminated a number of things for me. One is the value I place on authenticity in my relationships with friends. <br />
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During my three month hiatus from social media a number of friends reached out to me for emotional support. Along with the routine feel good updates and sharing I also heard many stories of defeat, great losses, betrayal, deaths, infidelity and more. We all need spaces free from Instagram selfies, meaningless tweets and Facebook posts. I welcomed the moments of vulnerability with my friends especially since there are few places where we can set down our masks and be ourselves. What disgusted me during those moments was the incongruence between their <i><b>reality</b></i> and their <i><b>social media posts</b></i>! <br />
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"<i>What a minute!!! What is she posting about?</i>" was the first thing that came to my mind for a number of them. Like the next man I believe in declaring "better" over my life but to portray an image of "having it all together" when things are "utterly falling apart" is the epitome of inauthentic. <br />
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No judgement here. None whatsoever. I just implore humans to live in their truth versus creating a fairytale filled with unicorns, rainbows, mermaids and pots of gold. I have been told the fullness of my imagination is right up there with the best fantasy writers but these imaginary <strike>lies</strike> I mean <i>lives</i> created on social media are a farce! <br />
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When I was in full time clinical practice I would say to my patients:<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: blue;">"It's difficult to heal what you conceal." </span></i></b></div>
I'd like to take credit for this thought but it's not mine to claim. The very thought of us sharing our true stories leaves most people running for safety. <br />
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Our untruths about who we really are and what we are really experiencing remind me of the 90's British sitcom I love watching called "Keeping Up Appearances." The sitcom follows the life of a pretentious middle class lady, Hyacinth Bucket, who insists on pronouncing her name <i>bouquet.</i> She is from a working class family but pretends she is a member of the aristocracy and belittles anyone who is not of her imagined social status. (I've met my share of Hyacinths here in The States.) Hyacinth goes through great lengths to hide her family from the public eye. Her plans to distance herself from them are often thwarted by their zany antics. She goes through great lengths to protect her social imagery ~ GREAT LENGTHS!!! Hyacinth Bucket is a hoooooooot. Crazy as a bat would be more descript! But how many "Hyacinths" find themselves on social media talking about trips they have never taken, homes they have never owned or connections they have yet to make? The pretension is nauseating!<br />
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At the root of our pandemic façade is the fear of rejection. Being rejected for who we really are. It's so easy to don the appearance of "All is well" as you whither away on the inside. It takes courage to BE YOU I mean the true you!!! Allow others to see the true YOU - the good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly... They will either connect with you or remain distant but it's <i>their</i> choice. Keeping up appearances starves the true us from ever living.<br />
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As you are forming goals and meeting challenges for 2016 I challenge you to reveal your TRUE SELF. Stop hiding! <br />
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Meet me on Instagram and Twitter @drjerispeaks. Let the world know the real you!<br />
Until next time. Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-54107325386414295642015-11-10T06:00:00.000-05:002015-11-30T17:38:02.981-05:00Grinders Are Getting' It! Or are They?<h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If that’s what you think it takes to “climb the ladder of
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All strife is rooted in fear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fear has the power to kill any dream you may have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even the smallest pinch of struggle in any
endeavor hinders its Divine Flow; at
some point we need to release <i><b>effort</b></i> and <i><b>allow</b></i> things to unfold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Let go of the grind. </span>The next time you notice yourself striving
and struggling to make your dreams a reality, stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As entrepreneurs the earliest lesson you can
learn is:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be the best version of
yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Trust that all things are working in your favor." </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stop grinding! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are only two things people like ground
and one of them is coffee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(lol)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until next time!</span><br />
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Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-43061269319961092372015-11-02T06:00:00.000-05:002015-11-02T06:00:02.526-05:00Signs and Wonders<h2>
Signs and Wonders</h2>
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We ask God for signs when we need to make life changing decisions but because we are so busy
with other things we often miss the message.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Recently I was in Destin, Florida to speak at a business conference for young
entrepreneurs and business owners. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Before my trip I had planned on spending most of my time on
the beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know if you are
aware but the beach is one of my favorite places on earth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My creativity is heightened, my skin becomes
clearer and my concerns are released with each wave that heads back to the
ocean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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After landing I got the car rental and noticed with each
mile I drove it was as if I was dodging butterflies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first there were one or two butterflies
that danced in front of the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
closer I got to the hotel the more butterflies I noticed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two and three quickly turned into tens of
butterflies fluttering all over the place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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I noticed the butterflies but didn’t quite slow my mind down
enough to really <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">notice</i> the
butterflies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact there were so many
that I asked one of the ladies on the beach if that destination was a butterfly
sanctuary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Based on her response she
hadn’t slowed down enough to really <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">notice</i>
them either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I sat there and asked, “God, what are you showing me?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
Butterflies for me represent a rebirthing,
new beginnings, freedom, creativity and lightheartedness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could see that the previous months of
shedding were now yielding themselves to the newness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could see new relationships emerging, new
ideas surfacing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a great time to be
experiencing manifested promises in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m so glad I didn’t quit during my chrysalis phase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This emergence is going to be magnificent!!!
Keep watching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Homecomings and happenings<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
Crisp air and cool nights</div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Get out and enjoy it. </span>Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-77642678990945502892015-10-19T06:00:00.000-04:002015-10-19T06:00:02.512-04:00Just ChillPeople, learn to relax!!!<br />
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Throughout my few years of life I have learned one very important lesson: The more we give of ourselves to the world, the more we should allow ourselves time to rejuvenate. I often prescribe rest to my patients and clients. The most common response I hear is lack of time. We don't need a LOT of time to restore ourselves. Small increments of time on a consistent basis will yield the same restorative results. <br />
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If you are short on time fifteen minutes of true quiet time will serve you well. Don't use this time to read, make phone calls, check emails or anything else. Simply allow yourself to do nothing. </div>
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Nature is an easy way to relax. When outside we seldom take in the sights around us. Observe the birds, the trees and how the leaves blow in the wind. Take time to admire the flowers around you. If you're like me and live in a busy city use that time to people watch. Human behavior is one of the most amusing things to me. </div>
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Another relaxing ritual my friends and family has is spending time in front of a bonfire. We laugh, sing, tell stories and each up with each other around a cozy fire. There's nothing better than relaxing with friends. What are some of the ways you like to relax and unwind?<br />
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<br />Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-82417449236405601682015-09-28T07:00:00.000-04:002015-09-28T07:00:00.616-04:00Flourish!<h3>
<b>Yours truly was awarded the "2015 Flourish Entrepreneur of the Year Award"</b></h3>
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This past week I was honored by Dr. Rachel Talton, Founder of Flourish Conference for Women in Leadership. <i>Flourish</i> means to prosper, thrive, bloom or be in health - all the things I desire to exude. This award was a TOTAL surprise!!! I was completely clueless until they called my name and started reading my bio. The amazing part is that September 30th marks the first year of full entrepreneurship for me and it has been an eye-opener to say the least. </div>
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Remember last year this time when I blogged about my Leap of Faith? I have received numerous awards but this one touched me for a number of reasons. To be sitting in a room full of fantastic women and be honored set my heart on fire and rekindled my desire to soar!!! </div>
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I heard God say "For each Tear you cried and every moment you wanted to quit I took notice of you and bottled it up. And for your perseverance I am rewarding you for they that sow in tears reap in joy!" <br />
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Then my attention was brought to the raindrop and how each drop creates a ripple effect in a body of water. God was showing me how effective my one drop of purpose in the earth creates a ripple for me and others to live their fullest lives ever! Now that's thriving. </div>
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Thank you, Dr. Rachel Talton for noting my work!!!!!! And thank you to every person who takes time to read my posts, blogs and books! Our movement forward helps the world change into a better place. </div>
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Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-16388074617741464432015-07-27T05:00:00.000-04:002015-07-27T05:00:00.139-04:00My Juicy Journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">A friend recently asked me what has been going on. He noticed a change in the way I "showed up" in the wold. I had to tell him, "It's the afterglow of my juicy journey. hahahaha"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">A few years ago I joined a </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">group of women who called themselves Juicy Butterflies. Our lead butterly, LaTonia encouraged us to live life to the fullest and from that point I decided to LIVE!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Traveling along this enlightened journey helped me get a new perspective on LIVING. As a black woman I was trained to:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Be TWICE as good as anyone else.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">CONSIDER everyone but myself.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">WORK HARD for what I want.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">FIGHT for what I need.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">EARN a good living through BLOOD, SWEAT and TEARS.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Yes, that was the theme of the day everyday for many black women:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><i><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>"Be a strong, Black, independent woman!!"</b></span></i></span><br style="color: #222222;" /><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">What a crock pot full of slow cooked death. No thank, you. I'll pass on that meal!</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">It wasn't until I embarked upon this Juicy Spirit journey (the name of the class) that I was rebirthed into a world of pleasure, bliss and joy along with the other butterflies! I'll gladly take "seconds" on a meal like this!!</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">For once in my life as a black woman I was given permission to</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">LAUGH often (and REST in the JOY)...</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">PLAY harder...</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">LOVE fiercely...</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">EXPLORE the world...</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">And my biggest lesson of them all has been the Art of Allowing. </span><br style="color: #222222;" /><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Allow relationships</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Allow healing</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Allow abundance</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Allow passion</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Find my BLISS place and set up house there... </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I encourage you to experience a new journey to your bliss place. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Be on the lookout for my upcoming announcement! </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Here's a hint: Coming to a city near you!!</i></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="color: #222222;" /><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Until next we meet I'll be preparing my plate for more yumminess to come!! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Here's to heart warming smiles, sweet kisses and deep belly laughter from my world to yours!!! Stay tuned I have a surprise gift for you all at my website: <a href="http://www.drjeridyson.com/">www.drjeridyson.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br style="color: #222222;" /></span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Dr. Jeri</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">President, CEO</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Dyson Consultants Worldwide, LLC</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">"Helping Others Passionately Pursue Purpose one global citizen at a time."</span></span>Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-36014805127298890862015-06-18T19:02:00.004-04:002015-06-18T19:02:29.854-04:00An Intimacy Expert?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Get this. The other day my father came to me while editing my business cards and said, "You may not want to tell people you're an intimacy expert? When I was at the Washington Post they did a feature on sex experts who would go around having sex with people to show them how it's done."<br />
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You can not begin to imagine the look on my face when he said that to me. I wanted to bust out laughing in his face but he was so serious. ("Bless his heart," I thought to myself.)<br />
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Instead of laughing I decided to educate. "Daddy, what do you think of when I say intimacy expert?" <br />
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"That's the person who has sex with people and shows them how to do it. Right?" he responded. <br />
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By now my chocolate face is completely red and all I could say was, "Daddy, are you kidding me right now!!! Did you just meet me?!!!" <br />
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As time passed I thought about others who may be confused on the subject of intimacy and it's TRUE meaning. The best description I found is from Matthew Kelly.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Having intimacy means exposing our secrets. Being intimate means sharing the secrets of our hearts, minds, and souls with another fragile and imperfect human being. Intimacy requires that we allow another person to discover what moves us, what inspires us, what drives us, what eats at us, what we are running toward, what we are running from, what silent self-destructive enemies lie within us, and what wild and wonderful dreams we hold in our hearts. This is the greatest gift we can give to another human being: to allow him or her to simply see us for who we are, with our strengths and weaknesses, faults, failings, flaws, defects, talents, abilities, achievements, and potential.</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Intimacy requires that we allow another person into our heart, mind, body, and soul. In its purest form, it is a complete and unrestrained sharing of self. <b>Not all relationships are worthy of such a complete intimacy, but our primary relationship should be</b>.</span></i></blockquote>
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The funniest part about intimacy is that most humans desire to be liked/loved for "who they are" but fail to fully <i>open</i> themselves to another person for fear of rejection? <br />
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Be honest. Most people think of <i>sex</i> when they hear the word <i>intimacy</i>. In fact if you were to google the word intimacy you would land on more sites about sex than intimacy. <br />
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Until we fully understand it's true meaning we can never have the type of love we say we want ~ (And I'm not only speaking in terms of romance.) In order to truly LIVE you must be bold enough to be your TRUE self - the good, the bad, the ugly, the smelly, the funny, the angry, the <i>fullness</i> of you. <br />
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That is why I am here: <i><span style="color: #38761d;">to help people unveil the true them and be alright with themselves first before they expect others to be alright with them. </span></i><br />
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Remember intimacy requires one to share every aspect of themselves with another. That's a bold kinda living and loving!<br />
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Happy Father's Day to my one and only Dad who thinks his daughter is a sex trainer. (Gotta love him. It's too late to send him back for a refund!!!)Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-4913422465927029082015-04-27T03:00:00.000-04:002015-04-27T03:00:02.697-04:00Working, Dreaming and In betweeningIn my last post (<a href="http://drjerispeaks.blogspot.com/2015/04/reignite-your-dreams.html" target="_blank">Reignite Your Dreams</a>) I encouraged my blog family to <i>DREAM</i>. Dreaming is wonderful exercise for the imagination. The more you dream the more you allow great things to come into your life. My only concern is the dreamer who fails to implement the steps necessary to make the dream a reality.<br />
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I found the picture below on a site I love to visit <i>The flip flop CEO</i>. It shows you the perfect combination of dream, work and play. <br />
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Not to oversimplify things but I often see dreamers who don't want to do the work and workers who lack vision. A healthy dose of both is what you need to manifest your desires. One thing I know for certain is that we can dream all day but when we don't make plans towards accomplishing our goals the dreaming is in vain.<br />
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Let me give you an example. I have two former colleagues both Pediatricians.<br />
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One dreamed of becoming a body builder and the other dreamed of becoming an actor. They didn't just sit around imagining themselves doing what they wanted. They got up and began to take the necessary training to make their dreams a reality. One sought out a licensed trainer known for creating champion bodies and the other began taking acting lessons and auditioning for tv and film. <br />
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Neither was fully convinced that these journeys would be easy. In fact they both found themselves working even harder to accomplish these new dreams. <br />
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You may be asking, "What does any of this have to do with me?" <br />
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Next time you get to the point where you find yourself crippled with dreaming get yourself in gear and get it going. Keep Moving towards your dreams. <br />
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Have You allowed your dreams to die? Do you feel like it's too late in life to accomplish what's really in your heart? Well it's NOT too late!!<br />
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It's alright to dream. In fact I encourage you to dream!<br />
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Recently I posted the above video of a woman in Texas who has a 3,000 square foot closet. The closet is three levels and full of the finest garments, shoes, handbags and jewelry.<br />
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My <i>intention</i> in posting the video was to encourage women to dream about more. <br />
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Her closet was definitely larger than most people's houses but hey, it's what she likes and who am I to say what she can and cannot have? That's not my place. Listen, you may never want a closet that big. I just wanted to show people the possibilities. Honey, some of these folks were NOT ready!!! <br />
In my intention to stimulate people's imaginations I immediately started receiving such comments as:<br />
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What?!! People, you're missing the point! They questioned the woman's spiritual position, her morals and even her stand with God. Really? The balance in dreaming is that we need to be ready for more yet grateful for what we currently have. <br />
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The comments became so much about <i>their</i> personal preferences being placed on that particular woman that it led to a debate about God's desires for people and overindulgence. <br />
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They missed the <b><i>entire</i></b> purpose of the post. I nicely went through the feed since it had taken a "hard left" (another term for off the subject) and deleted all comments about God and God's plan for those with money... The essence of their comments was "If a person has money they clearly are not in a close relationship with God." Now if I were to interpret their comments as the expression of the negative root emotional relationship they have with money/abundance they would automatically deny it because it sounds judgmental when it's placed before you so plainly. <br />
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What was even more shocking is that the very people who judged this lady based on a 3-minute showcase video are the same ones who believe God has divine plans for <i><b>them</b></i> that include wealth, abundance and more. <br />
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Not judging simply reflecting some root areas within us that must be honestly dealt with before we can truly walk into the life we have been believing for for soooooooo many years. I leave you with this one phrase I always share with my friends: <i><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>"YOU CAN NOT HAVE WHAT YOU DESPISE."</b></span></i><br />
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I encourage you to dream. Or as my business coach Zenovia Andrews says, "Dare to Dream!" It doesn't hurt you in the least to envision a brighter, wealthier, more spiritual life than the one you have currently. <br />
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It is not sin to attain wealth.<br />
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It is your birthright to possess everything that belongs to you!<br />
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Need help stimulating your imagination? <br />
Meet me in Detroit, Michigan for the <i>Generation 2 Generation Growth Weekend</i> <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-ladies-onlydinner-with-dr-dyson-tickets-16304507220?aff=efbevent" target="_blank">http://eveningwithDrJeri</a> or <br />
Catch me at <i>Zenobia Andrews' Dare to Dream 2015 Tour</i> in Charlotte, North Carolina <a href="http://www.dare2dreamtour.biz/">www.dare2dreamtour.biz</a><br />
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Spring is in the air and we all know what that means, as the flowers blossom so do our love relationships.<br />
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Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-32868861694217161032015-01-05T15:13:00.000-05:002015-01-05T15:31:37.475-05:00Four Ways to Avoid Self-SabotageHappy New Year, blog family!<br>
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I'm certain you have prepared your resolutions and goals for 2015 like so many others. Before you start working towards manifesting those goals I want to share a few tips that will keep you on the right track. In previous blogs/podcasts I discussed ways to write your goals and keep them measurable. (Click this audio link <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drjerispeaks/2011/01/08/new-year-new-you-how-to-keep-those-ridiculous-resolutions" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drjerispeaks/2011/01/08/new-year-new-you-how-to-keep-those-ridiculous-resolutions</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span>for details on setting measurable goals at the beginning of the year. ) This time I thought I would give my readers the four obstacles to avoid self-sabotage this year. Self-sabotage is doing the very thing that prevents you from moving forward to your next big thing be it romantically, fiscally, vocationally or any other "ly" you can think of. It's time to set goals and reach them. </div>
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Did you know you can actually <i>trick</i> yourself into thinking you're achieving what you set out to achieve when your actions are taking you further away from what you are supposed to be doing? Yep. It's possible to work hard and fool yourself away from your predestined path. Here are a few examples:</div>
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1. <b><i>Helping a friend with their noble cause! </i></b> I can not begin to tell you how many people will call on you to help them complete their project. Don't get me wrong I wholeheartedly believe in the ministry of helps but at what cost? You can not afford to pour your all into another person's vision only to be left too exhausted to complete your mission. You will need to temper yourself when it comes to volunteering for other's missions. Even if it's a paid agreement remember balance is the key to happiness. When it's all said and done that good feeling of helping another in their life's dream will be fast fading when you realize their dreams are manifesting while yours are at a stand still.</div>
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3.<i><b> Allowing life's dark moments to distract you.</b></i> Each of us will experience setbacks, disappointments, breakdowns and upsets from time to time. These lows are never cause to abort the plan altogether. We all need varying amounts of time to get ourselves together, re-strategize and heal but <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">don't lose yourself</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> during those down times. By all means take some time out but never use that at a sign to stop pursuing your passion. </span></div>
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4. <b><i>Being too available! </i></b> TIME management is your most valuable asset. Since I have resigned from my full-time job people have it in their heads that I can sit and chit-chat with them any time they feel they need to reach out. Not so!!!! When you own your own business it is mandatory that you value your time like you did when you were working for another company. "<i>If you're not in the habit of treating your business like a true business everyone else will treat it like a hobby,</i>" paraphrased from my business coach Zenovia Andrews. Offer people a time slot and stick to that time. The best way to lose track and miss your goals is to allow people to infringe upon your work time. Sure I understand that your life's work may be fun and pleasurable but it's still your work. I don't care if you're meditating, exercising, doing research, meeting on a conference call, eating lunch or finger painting! It's your time. Create a schedule and stick with it. Many of the wealthiest people I know maintain strict calendars. Time is something you can't recover so don't waste it.</div>
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Visit me at <a href="http://www.drjeridyson.com/">www.drjeridyson.com</a> and let me know which one you may have the most challenge with this year. I promise to help you be accountable in accomplishing your goals for 2015! See you at the finish line. </div>
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Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-79556423780752320152014-12-29T00:00:00.000-05:002014-12-29T13:19:19.206-05:00My Leap of Faith<br>
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Launching out into my Faith Walk has been a rather enjoyable journey for me. This Fall I resigned from my full time clinical position as a medical physician at a prestigious institution. I knew my time on that job was coming to a close and once I resigned the most amazing thing happened. I was invited by the U.S. State Department as their international guest speaker for the South Pacific Islands!! The timing of the invitation was surreal. I had no idea this invitation would present itself when it did. The exact day I made a decision to step down was the same day I received their verbal invitation.</div>
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Thirty days after my resignation I was flying to Suva, Fiji and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) to launch my global speaking tour. During my travels I also visited Brisbane, Australia and Tokyo, Japan. My intended audience was adolescents (teens and young adults) but by the time the tour ended there were more adults in the room than adolescents. The tour's theme was "Find Your Voice & Activate Your Life!"</div>
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Our timing of the tour could not have been any better! I was invited by the U.S. Embassies there to speak during three major events: 16 Days of Activism, Day of Tolerance and World AIDS Day. Each observation important on its own yet delicately relevant to the others. (If you are like I was with little knowledge of the first two I encourage you to look them up.)<br><br>As I journeyed to the other side of the world an extraordinarily long way from home: 24 hours from Los Angeles, 6 hours from Singapore, 2 hours from Cairns, off Australia's northern coast I realized one thing; the women of these countries needed the same things all humans need. <em>To be acknowledged<br>To be heard<br>To have folks listen open heartedly without judgement.</em></div>
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Throughout my two week tour I was given the opportunity to speak to hundreds of school aged youth during my visits in Fjij and PNG. I visited secondary schools, colleges, a shelter for battered women, held meetings with governmental officials, educators and community leaders. I even toured the women's facilities at their regional prison and spoke for and with the inmates. </div>
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<br><br>Although my trip had a dark subject matter from time to time I couldn't help but be excited about the futures of these young people. What encouraged me most were the hundreds of younger women who were eager for empowerment and the young men willing to aid them in their quest for change. To say I was blessed with the opportunity to speak life into the next generation of world changers is an understatement.<br><br>Typically a more reserved culture with extremely quiet youth boxed in by imposed taboos and beliefs they literally talked to me for hours. As I spoke to the crowds of "hungry" youth I could sense the power of change and enlightenment flowing through me to them igniting the atmosphere.</div>
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One common theme often expressed regardless of where I went was the outcry for improved women's rights in these countries. PNG has one of the highest rates of gender based violence and rape globally and many of the women are sexually violated in their teen years.<br>
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I'll close with this: Whenever you're feeling fearful about your next leap of faith just think of all the lives that will be touched by your act of boldness, namely your own. Take a deep breath, say a prayer of courage and JUMP!!! If you start falling remember to spread your wings and soar!! </div>
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Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-70693669386199728482014-09-02T17:26:00.001-04:002014-09-04T19:41:56.112-04:00Maybe all the ice in these buckets will WAKE us up!What's all the hype about? Was the first question I posed when I initially saw all these people responding to the ice bucket challenge on social media. At first I was unclear about this entire ALS fundraising campaign and decided to gather more information before commenting about it. <br />
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Life up to this point has absolutely been wonderful for me but recent circumstances have led me to ponder if I'm really utilizing all that life has to offer me. Like so many others I found myself so consumed with obligations, work and the routines of life that I seldom asked myself:</div>
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Yes, sometimes we can become so ambitious with chasing a vision that our entire existence becomes "chasing a vision." That is not what I'm referring to here. </div>
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At this time in my life, in this very moment, I have made a decision to maximize my life. I am choosing NOW to live life to the fullest! No longer relegating myself to other's expectations, other's requirements and checklists. No! This time around I'm repainting MY picture. Regardless of who else comes along. I choose to live an exuberant, exciting, stimulating and spiritually expanded life. Not sometime in the near future but now! I'm granting myself FREEDOM to come out of the MOLD of restriction. So often we allow others to create a picture for our lives when they haven't fully maximized their own life.</div>
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During a recent trip to Accra, Ghana West Africa my family and I toured the slave castles where millions of slaves were sent from West Africa to The Islands, Europe and The Americas. Millions!!! As I was listening to our guide Morgan Mensa I couldn't help but think about how much things have NOT changed. Even in 2014 things have not progressed that much. Not to negate all of the sacrifices made by my forefathers but I tend to believe somewhere deep within me that we can BE much better than we are currently. </div>
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Sure humans at large have made some strides in life but things continue to be unequal. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see the mental and emotional effects of slavery on today's society. The dehumanization of ethnic groups continues to keep many people, not just African descendants in a mental "self-containment pattern." I see it in my every day dealings with people. I have decided to change things for myself. Instead of fighting a group of people to allow me to fully live in a nation that my forefathers helped design, create and build I have decided to internally free myself. Yes!! I'm freeing myself. Each of us has been given the keys to unlock every doorway leading to a better life for us and the generations that follow. </div>
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When you make the decision to live a better life don't expect others to cheer you on. In many cases those around you will fear your new gesture towards freedom and say all manner of things to keep you at the same place. Don't listen to them. Yes, they love you but fear has kept many of us in very uncomfortable positions for way too long. When you seem to lose your way or want to turn back DON'T. Brace yourself. Ask God for the courage to continue towards a better life. And above all, STAND firm in your decision to BE better, LIVE better and DO better! It's your birthright!!</div>
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<br />Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-86281979098966933552014-02-11T17:30:00.001-05:002014-02-11T17:30:15.360-05:00Flirting Can Be Hazardous to Your HealthHello, Men!!<br />
I gave you all a few weeks to forward my last blog to all of your estranged exes, the "crazy girls" lurking in the bushes, and the other women who insist on winning your heart! But this week it's all about you: The MEN!!!<br />
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I have a few male friends who repeatedly find themselves in relationships with what they call "crazy women!" They say these women...<br />
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I am quite familiar with clingly women however men need to be honest and shed a little light on the things you do to invite such behavior from women. I am clear there are women who don't seem to take a smooth let down; we aren't speaking of that here. This blog is about the male flirter gone wrong.<br />
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Gentlemen, please stop leading these ladies to believe there is something more between the two of you when there isn't. For some strange reason men have a difficult time being honest and straight forward with women. Maybe there is this <i>Man's-Guide-to-Charming-Women</i> that says <i>"Keep all communication with the woman-species vague and obsure as this will enhance the possibility of your platonic relationship shifting into a sexual one should you decide to proceed in the future."</i><br />
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I cannot begin to tell you of the close encounters of a strange kind men have had because they live in a world where obscurantism is sensual, thrilling even invigorating to them. If a woman did this to a guy some men would consider her a tease. - (tease: someone who is vaguely sexually suggestive towards another only to slam on breaks when those advances are reciprocated.) <br />
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I know plenty of men who get a thrill in dropping suggestive hints, making obscure statements with sexual undertones and standing by watching the women they taunt try to understand their innuendoes. <br />
In your mind you feel like your flirtation and subtle compliments make a woman feel special about herself.<br />
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Well, you might be right. But at the end of it all when you wake up and find key scratches in your car door, or it's not so cool. Valentine's Day is quickly approaching - don't start anything you can't finish. Remember, flirting with the wrong person can be hazardous to your health. Be Safe!<br />
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<br />Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-56093658933408729822014-01-06T08:30:00.000-05:002014-01-06T08:30:03.554-05:00Stop Living in Your Head: A Message for Women<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Recent conversations and events have lead me to come back to
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I want to handle this subject gently because I am certain a
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I have heard stories from male friends of women stalking
them, calling them incessantly and proclaiming he is their husband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This concerns me, especially when the
man doesn’t even know you exist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
understand there are two sides to every story and in some cases there are men
who lead women to believe there is something more to their friendly
exchanges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I plan on addressing
the men in my next blog but right now I want to talk with my ladies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ladies, you must allow a love interest to share a mutual interest with you. </div>
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How many times have one of your girlfriends gone on a date
with a guy and planned out her entire future with him based on ONE date?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe that some women have become
so desperate to find romantic love that they create these fantasies in their
minds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have imaginary love
interests, imaginary boyfriends and imaginary fiancés’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The imagination is a tricky thing
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I had one friend who told me this woman he met casually at a
dinner party went so far as to show up at his job telling everyone they were
engaged. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How she found his job
remains a mystery to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He said
he didn’t even have her phone number.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I guess if you’re desperate enough you can find ways to get what you
want.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is extremely
delusional and it alarms me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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You have to remain clear of what is truly going on in any
situation involving you and someone you are interested in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes your
friends can make matters worse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
remember going on a date with this guy and one of my girlfriends (and her
husband) had completely planned out my wedding after I told them about the
date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had chosen the colors of
the wedding, the reception, what time it should start for the best lighting and
the location.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As she was planning this premature wedding I couldn’t help but think <i>“Are you that concerned that no one will
love me that I need to snag this guy after one date?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Geez! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you
serious?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m glad I believe in my
future.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I'm not certain if our fascination for weddings and spouses are remnants of those girlhood dreams some of us had for marriage, babies and a life of <i>perfect</i> love where they live happily ever after but the reality is in times like these we must be certain we understand singular (self) love first. </span></div>
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I know finding the love of a lifetime may be difficult for some. I
ought to know I have been single for quite some time but honestly,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>tricking someone into loving you or
trying to convince them that you are the one for them is a big fat waste of
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I have a good number of platonic male friends and one thing
they all tell me is when a man meets a woman he feels he can’t live without, he
will do everything in his power to pursue her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a man is not pursuing you, he is not interested in you.
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<li>You can’t cook your way into his heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>You can’t go by his house and start playing good
housekeeper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>Manipulating his children into liking you is a waste of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li>And please, please, <i><b>please</b></i> know that you can sex a man until
his privates ache but if he is not interested in you, you will quickly become a
sex toy and not his woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So put
down your kama sutra handbooks and start working on developing yourself as a woman first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(If he needs these things he can
hire a cook, a maid, a baby sitter or a sex buddy.) Trust me that is not the
role you wanna play because you will be dropped when he finds who he’s looking for. </li>
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My desire for women everywhere is that we learn <i>who</i> we are, what we need, why we are here and harness our energy into being a great woman because when you radiate self love you become irresistible. Stop hunting these men... Women are not designed to hunt for love. Fall in love with you and understand your value. Once you really get this the right man will come along. </div>
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GITK Family, <br />
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I was at an event a few weeks back and the event planners had purchased hundreds of tulips for the centerpieces. At the end of the event the tulips were bent over hanging down the sides of the vases dying so the staff decided to throw them away. <br />
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Tulips by the bunches were being trashed. There had to be over 50 bunches each with 8-10 tulips in a bunch. <br />
My mom, never the one to throw things away, took a handful of tulips home clipped the ends and sat them in some water. The next day those same flowers were standing up tall and looking vibrant! <br />
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"Oh how I wish I had grabbed more flowers. Those tulips weren't dying they didn't know what to do with them!" were my mom's words.<br />
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Sometimes in life people want to throw you away and say you're worthless because in their eyes you're dying. You're not dying. They just don't know what to do with you. In the right hands you will come back to life and you will LIVE AGAIN! <br />
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Drink up...<br />
(Drink from the well that never runs dry)<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9C90T7Q4yhg/UZP04jitg_I/AAAAAAAAAf4/frZ1H6JJQ3c/s640/blogger-image-1804224067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9C90T7Q4yhg/UZP04jitg_I/AAAAAAAAAf4/frZ1H6JJQ3c/s640/blogger-image-1804224067.jpg" /></a></div>Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-58454255404184944532013-05-09T12:34:00.000-04:002013-05-09T12:34:34.711-04:00Come Out of Your Box!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cramped up like sardines in a can...<br />
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Many of us have gone through life being boxed in by man's opinions, rules, ideas, judgements and limitations for so long that we start to adopt the limits they place upon us as absolute rule. We have been told to<br />
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Love in the box.<br />
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Dance in the box.<br />
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Worship in the box.<br />
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Live in the box.<br />
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Whatever you do, do it in the box!<br />
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But can you ever truly live... I mean really LIVE inside a box?<br />
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Life's experiences teach us valuable lessons about ourselves and about those we allow around us.<br />
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Today and every day after, I choose to BREAK OUT of the BOX!<br />
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and STAY OUT!<br />
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Hiiiii.. Yaaaahhhhh!!!<br />
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<br />Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-23306973946518105142013-03-20T15:57:00.002-04:002013-03-20T15:57:48.667-04:00Keep Floating, Jeri! Keep Floating!!GITK Family,<br />
have you ever had one of those days that would have been "The Day from Hell" had God not given you the grace to float through it?!! <br />
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Well for me, TODAY was that day! (I kept looking at my jellyfish...)<br />
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It started out with an early morning call from an irritated mother. This mom was FURIOUS to put it mildly. <br />
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The only thing I remember saying to get the party started was, <i>"Hello, this is Dr. Dyson..."</i><br />
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Boom! <br />
She took it from there: "DOC-TAH DIE-son!!<br />
You saw my son on yesterday! And I need to know WHY---"<br />
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(I heard a still small voice say, "Let her talk. Don't take anything she's saying personal. Simply help her get the answers to her questions.")<br />
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<i>Okay... </i>(flesh dying) <br />
<i>"Ummm hmmm.... Yes... yes... ..."</i> (flesh dying some more)<br />
5 minutes later...<br />
(Watch your tone, Jeri. Don't interrupt her.) She was talking so loudly the other doctors could hear her through the phone. By this point in the conversation- I'm chilling with a huge smile on my face because I can sense there are other components to her frustration. None of them related to me.<br />
2 minutes later...<br />
(Remember it's not personal...) <i> "Ma'am, this is what happened yesterday..."</i><br />
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1 minute later...<br />
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Ohhhhhhh my! This was ALL a big misunderstanding!<br />
I'm sorry Dr. Jeri... <br />
I haven't gotten ANY sleep... <br />
I have another sick child at home.... <br />
I have a deadline at work that is quickly approaching...<br />
And HE didn't explain it like you just did! That all makes sense.<br />
I've been going on and on...<br />
Thanks for listening.<br />
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No problem. Glad I could help you. (spiritual wipe down) *click*<br />
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That was just the beginning of a series of misfortunate events for today... <br />
So glad I'm floating....<br />
As my friend says, '<b>On to the next!'</b> <br />
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Today was a good day!Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-70544887511441120562013-03-06T16:40:00.000-05:002013-03-06T16:40:04.658-05:00Giving Up or Yielding?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was exhausted!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I had been struggling with this one particular area of my life for the past 8 years. It HAD to be something I wasn't doing right.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">All kinds of thoughts haunted me. I needed answers and I needed them quickly. I had spent over $15,000 (that's fifteen thousand dollars not fifteen hundred) to be done with this part of my life. "Let's get this over with 'cause I've got things to do," is the thought that kept flooding my head!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Each time I would get closer and closer but the thing I grasped for leaped to another spot. And just like a blackmailing scoundrel it kept coming back asking for more!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">More money. More of my time. More of ME!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Why can't I jump this hurdle?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">What is wrong with me?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">I have been given the highest stamp of approval! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">"You know what you're doing, Jeri! Absolutely you do... Do not turn around and go back over there. It's done... The cheese has been moved."</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">All I could hear was Dr. Spencer Johnson, "the biggest inhibitor to change lies within yourself, and that nothing gets better until YOU change."</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">A few weeks back I was introduced to my future self.... (you had to be there to get it)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">I met the future me and boy... Boy oh boy oh boy!!! Wowzers!!! The entire experience was divine. That time reminded me of a man I met in a Birmingham, Michigan furniture store the Summer of 2000. I talked with this stranger for three uninterrupted hours in an upscale furniture store. (actually, he talked and I just cried)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">He warned me. He encouraged me. It was as if he knew me from somewhere.... I mean really knew the core of me. He was talking to my spirit while my body stood in the room.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">I cried and listened... and cried and listened some more...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">I felt like God had allowed me to meet my guardian angel.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Without going into much detail the future Jeri gave me back a precious part of myself I had given away to someone... Or was that someTHING? Paaaah-leeeeezz, I don't know WHO had it. Alls I know is I got my stuff back!!! And I won't be giving away any more pieces of me... Not like that anyway!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">This entire eight year experience was akin to me running FULL force into a reinforced wall that was not budging. Each time I was becoming more and more wounded... I didn't want to quit! Quitting was for losers and I am no loser.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Sometimes in an effort to GO FOR IT we lose sight of the signs God is showing all around us. Little signs...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Small reminders...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">NO huge Jumbotron messages... </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Itty... bitty... Signs that guide us...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Turn here.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Wait.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Decline that offer.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Speak now.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Say nothing.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Jump!</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">I realized I was taking control rather than simply letting things happen for me. I was like a salmon swimming upstream! I had to learn to be more jellyfish like.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">DID YOU KNOW: </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Jellyfish understand the value of floating rather than swimming through trying waters/emotional times... They know the proper use of softness (not being rigid) and have the ability to become untangled from the webs of peril in life. Hmmmm....GET IN THE KNOW!</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: blue;"><i><br /></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">My mind kept whispering, "Relax!!! It's out of your control"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">So when you see me less forceful than I have been in times past about certain topics, please know that I'm not giving up. </span></span><br />
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Last week she FaceTimed me with <b><i>great</i></b> news. She went in for a PET scan and there were no traces of cancer. She's finishing her last courses of chemo this week. We are all happy about that.<br />
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On my office desk I have these Happiness Cards. I make my team members pull a card when they're having a <i><b>"I'm-about-to-slap-the-taste-outta-somebody's-mouth"</b></i> kinda day. (I think I'm running out of cards... LOL) Each card has a message on it about Happiness. Well today I pulled a card right before lunch and this is what it read: <i>"When we actively appreciate the people around us, we feel better about ourselves."</i><br />
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Hmmm, that's true because Kaylyn's mom sent me a picture of her in the hospital room two days ago. It brought a smile to my face because she was asleep wrapped in the blanket I gave her. <br />
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For Christmas I bought all of the kids (really teenagers) these wonderful blankets I refer to as our healing blankets. They are EXTRA soft and I used one during my recovery period. It's like we have our own special group because we are the only one's in the family with these blankets! Everybody has their own special color and pattern - it's corny and cool at the same time. <br />
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Next time you find yourself feeling low try making someone else happy. I'm certain your happiness is right around the corner! Have a fantastic weekend! See you soon. <br />
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<br />Dr. Jerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02999458883807343888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352406738228042947.post-88678324226518684272013-01-20T20:21:00.003-05:002013-01-20T20:21:54.457-05:00Hysteria or Passion for Change?<br />
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Happy Inauguration Weekend, GITK Family!!<br />
Since I operate at such neck-breaking speeds usually. (Well pre-surgery that is..) I value the quiet time I have to spend at home. Another thing about me you may have gathered from my posts is that I like watching movies at home. <br />
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With all of our out-of-town guests here for the Presidential Inauguration I got a chance to watch the movie Hysteria (2011) this weekend! If you're a woman who serves other women in any capacity you MUST see this movie. It really resonated with me. I started thinking... This movie was set in the 1800's but is applicable to the women of TODAY! Yikes!! That's astonishing.<br />
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Charlotte Dalrymple, a charitable compassionate woman, has taped into her life's passion to help women and children living in the slums. Her elitist image driven father is a gynecologist who helps women with his proven "treatments" for hysteria. (BTW- hysteria was an actual diagnosis for women until 1952. Treatment of choice was hysterectomy or institutionalization in mental hospitals. Hmmph!!)</div>
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In their aristocratic society she was charged with being reckless, insane and uncultured. Anyway I have other commentary about this movie that will go unmentioned at this time. </div>
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The essence of <i>Hysteria</i>'s message for me (Dr. Jeri) was the following:</div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Until the world recognizes the full true worth and contributions of women we will <b>all</b> continue to suffer grievously. Men who continue to fear our brilliance by shoving us in boxes and dark corners to sit quietly and look pretty do this world a great disservice! The goal of a woman is not to take what little power men think they have but work hand in hand to improve this world for our next generations. </span></i></blockquote>
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I speak continued life and release to the phenomenal "Charlotte Dalrymples" I know personally. Women like Janeen Uzzell, Measha Peterson-Dancy, Nicole Jones, Vikki Johnson, Chonya Davis-Johnson, Vicki Garriett-Lampkin, Carolyn Washington, Scyatta Wallace, Martha Park, Lissa Rankin and Melva Green. (This list is by no means exhaustive so take no offense.) </div>
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I want to encourage these women to continue positively changing the world for women and girls globally. <br />
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For the men who support us...<br />
Stand with us... <br />
Push us forward to try again...<br />
Encourage us in our moments of defeat...<br />
Celebrate our triumphs...<br />
Love us unconditionally...<br />
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I applaud your bravery. </div>
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I admire your inner strength.</div>
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I honor you for not cowering in the face of our full femininity. </div>
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Ladies, don't back down. Press forward. We've got a world to change!! <br />
I love you and I'm grateful God allowed our paths to cross...<br />
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