When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I ‘m found and forgiven.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow!
- Maya Angelou
About Me
- Carol Cruzen
- Orlando, FL, United States
- HI WELCOME TO MY BLOG! I am happily married to BOB. We have three great kids, Kirsten, Jim and Jonathan. Kirsten is married to Eric and they have a beautiful daughter Tess. So yes I'm a Grandma and it's GRAND. My kids say, "MOM'S CRUZEN NOW" because I partner with an AMAZING Wellness Company and coach others on how to successfully work from home. Want to join me? Visit my web: www.BeMomFirst.com. I look forward to getting to know YOU!!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
DO YOU HAVE PASSION?
I think its easy to agree that having passion in your life is important. Passion is what helps us to excel and become all we can. It is what really gets our hearts racing with excitement. Passion comes from deep inside each of us and it is what sets us on fire. I think you’ll agree that a lamp without a bulb has no purpose. Its the same as a person without passion. We all need passion in our lives because it creates enthusiasm and excitement.
We have accomplished great things in life as humans. These great things were accomplished with passion and behind every victory lies passion. This is a choice we all make in life. Its the choice to devote ourselves to a better life.
How do we build more passion in life?
Take Responsibility ~ It's your life so choose. Do you want to stay where you are? Or do you want to have passion in your life that will enable you to accomplish all you can? Everything in life is a choice and you must make the choice to better yourself. Own up to it and figure out what it is you want and then take responsibility and OWN IT!
Find What you Seek ~ When we have a positive mindset we begin to attract more positive things in life. The Law of Attraction. Its been around forever and many people have used the Law of Attraction. Successful people did not get where they are in life today by being pessimistic. No, they got where they are because they believed in something and they knew if they wanted it, it would come to them.
Have a Plan ~ Once you know what it is that you want you’ll need a plan. When an architect builds something as wonderful as the Taj Mahal he doesn’t just pick up and begin building. There are plans that need to be made to ensure the beauty and safety of the structure.
Take Action ~ We don’t get anywhere in life without action. It takes action to get a reaction and so to accomplish great things we will need to take action on the plan we’ve put in place.
A football team doesn’t begin the season with a Super Bowl Ring in hand. They first begin with a plan and then they take consistent action. Along their journey they will have victories and they will have setbacks. But its how we react to the setbacks that will determine the passion we have in life for our success.
We have accomplished great things in life as humans. These great things were accomplished with passion and behind every victory lies passion. This is a choice we all make in life. Its the choice to devote ourselves to a better life.
How do we build more passion in life?
Take Responsibility ~ It's your life so choose. Do you want to stay where you are? Or do you want to have passion in your life that will enable you to accomplish all you can? Everything in life is a choice and you must make the choice to better yourself. Own up to it and figure out what it is you want and then take responsibility and OWN IT!
Find What you Seek ~ When we have a positive mindset we begin to attract more positive things in life. The Law of Attraction. Its been around forever and many people have used the Law of Attraction. Successful people did not get where they are in life today by being pessimistic. No, they got where they are because they believed in something and they knew if they wanted it, it would come to them.
Have a Plan ~ Once you know what it is that you want you’ll need a plan. When an architect builds something as wonderful as the Taj Mahal he doesn’t just pick up and begin building. There are plans that need to be made to ensure the beauty and safety of the structure.
Take Action ~ We don’t get anywhere in life without action. It takes action to get a reaction and so to accomplish great things we will need to take action on the plan we’ve put in place.
A football team doesn’t begin the season with a Super Bowl Ring in hand. They first begin with a plan and then they take consistent action. Along their journey they will have victories and they will have setbacks. But its how we react to the setbacks that will determine the passion we have in life for our success.
Friday, February 25, 2011
ATTITUDE
"The Longer I live, the more I realize the impact of ATTITUDE on life! Attitude, to me, is more important than facts! It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what others think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company….a church….a home. The remarkable thing is, we have a CHOICE every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day! We cannot change our past…we cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we CAN do is play on the one string we have, and that is OUR ATTITUDE!…I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% HOW I REACT TO IT! And so it is with you…..WE ARE IN CHARGE OF OUR ATTITUDES!!!!"
-Charles Swindoll
-Charles Swindoll
Sunday, February 6, 2011
FOUR RULES OF TIME By Brian Tracy
There are four rules of time. The first is that time is perishable. This means that it cannot be saved. In fact, time can only be spent. Because time is perishable, the only thing you can do with it is to spend it differently, to reallocate your time away from activities of low value and toward activities of higher value. But once it is gone, it is gone forever.
Time is Indispensable
The second rule of time is that time is indispensable. All work requires time. No matter what it is you want to do in life, even looking out a window or sleeping in for a few extra minutes, it requires a certain amount of time. And according to the 10/90 Rule, the 10% of time that you take to plan your activities carefully in advance will save you 90% of the effort involved in achieving your goals later. The very act of thinking through and planning your work in advance will dramatically reduce the amount of time that it takes you to do the actual job.
The Currency of the Future
The third rule of time is that time is irreplaceable. Nothing else will do, especially in relationships. Time is the only currency that means anything in your relationships with the members of your family, your friends, colleagues, customers and coworkers. Truly effective people give a lot of thought to creating blocks of time that they can then spend, without interruption, with the important people in their lives.
Spell The Word Correctly
There is a question: "How do children spell the word 'Love'?" And the answer is "T-I-M-E." It is the same with your spouse, as well. The important people in your life equate the amount of time that you spend with them, face to face, head to head, knee to knee, with the amount that you actually love them.
Grow Your Relationships
The more time that you spend with another person, especially a member of your family, the deeper grows your understanding and affection for that person. If you get too busy to spend time with your children, you eventually lose contact with them and they go off into their own personal world of school, peers and other activities.
The Key to Goal Achievement
The fourth rule is that time is essential for accomplishment. Every goal you want to achieve, everything you want to accomplish, requires time. In fact, one of the smartest things you ever do, when you set a goal, is to sit down and allocate the exact amount of time that you are going to have to invest to achieve that goal. The failure to do this almost always leaves the goal unaccomplished.
Action Exercises
1. Decide today to redirect and reallocate your time away from low-value tasks and toward high-value activities.
2. Make a plan to spend more time face-to-face with the most important people in your life. The more you think about the use of your time, the better you will become!
Time is Indispensable
The second rule of time is that time is indispensable. All work requires time. No matter what it is you want to do in life, even looking out a window or sleeping in for a few extra minutes, it requires a certain amount of time. And according to the 10/90 Rule, the 10% of time that you take to plan your activities carefully in advance will save you 90% of the effort involved in achieving your goals later. The very act of thinking through and planning your work in advance will dramatically reduce the amount of time that it takes you to do the actual job.
The Currency of the Future
The third rule of time is that time is irreplaceable. Nothing else will do, especially in relationships. Time is the only currency that means anything in your relationships with the members of your family, your friends, colleagues, customers and coworkers. Truly effective people give a lot of thought to creating blocks of time that they can then spend, without interruption, with the important people in their lives.
Spell The Word Correctly
There is a question: "How do children spell the word 'Love'?" And the answer is "T-I-M-E." It is the same with your spouse, as well. The important people in your life equate the amount of time that you spend with them, face to face, head to head, knee to knee, with the amount that you actually love them.
Grow Your Relationships
The more time that you spend with another person, especially a member of your family, the deeper grows your understanding and affection for that person. If you get too busy to spend time with your children, you eventually lose contact with them and they go off into their own personal world of school, peers and other activities.
The Key to Goal Achievement
The fourth rule is that time is essential for accomplishment. Every goal you want to achieve, everything you want to accomplish, requires time. In fact, one of the smartest things you ever do, when you set a goal, is to sit down and allocate the exact amount of time that you are going to have to invest to achieve that goal. The failure to do this almost always leaves the goal unaccomplished.
Action Exercises
1. Decide today to redirect and reallocate your time away from low-value tasks and toward high-value activities.
2. Make a plan to spend more time face-to-face with the most important people in your life. The more you think about the use of your time, the better you will become!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
How to Find More Mommy and Me Time While Working from Home
Working from home is for sure a fine luxury. However, there are a ton of Moms out there that may challenge that statement. Moms with small children may find the idea of "working at home" a struggle, especially the ones with two or more little ones that need constant attention.
Finding that much needed time with your kids when you have certain deadlines regarding your work at home agenda is no easy feat.
Here are three options that may work for you, depending on your current situation at home.
Do you know a lot of stay at home Moms? If so, that's good news. Why not exchange play dates? If you're not familiar with the term, "play dates," They are days that you trade off watching other kids. So...you would have days that you will be watching extra kids, and their will be days where you have "no kids" in the house. If this is a workable deal for your household, you would have a day here and there to get caught up with your online work.
"Well, doesn't that defeat the purpose of having more time with my kids?" You ask. Not really if you think about the benefits and look at it in other perspectives.
1) Since you'll be having days that get you caught up with your work, you would be able to afford more Mommy and me time.
2) On the days that you do have extra little ones in the house, take full advantage of those days. Prepare to have some special activities planned for your kids along with the others. Plan some refreshing outings, weather permitting of course. Have fun with the children and find specific things to do that help relieve stress. This way both you and your kids benefit. You will have diverse days that get you out of the house and away from your work, and also have that extra time with your own kids.
Do you have a supporting spouse? Many moms do, and many, of course, do not. For those that do have their husband's full support, count your blessings. I see so many that don't have their spouse's support. And that only results with unnecessary domestic conflict. Although, those type of spouses don't see it that way.
But if you do have your significant other's full support, perhaps they will make a deal with you and watch the kids in the evenings while you do some of your work. If this is feasible, then maybe reprioritize your work time and family time.
Consider hiring a nanny while you work. Now I know that this option won't work for all Moms. But, it may be something to consider. Can you afford to? Well, if you had a few completely free days to get work completed, would this result with more income? It may or may not. It really depends on the type of business you're in. If hiring a nanny would be an option for you, you would have evenings for more time with the kids.
Hope you find these tips helpful! Here's to YOUR success!
Finding that much needed time with your kids when you have certain deadlines regarding your work at home agenda is no easy feat.
Here are three options that may work for you, depending on your current situation at home.
Do you know a lot of stay at home Moms? If so, that's good news. Why not exchange play dates? If you're not familiar with the term, "play dates," They are days that you trade off watching other kids. So...you would have days that you will be watching extra kids, and their will be days where you have "no kids" in the house. If this is a workable deal for your household, you would have a day here and there to get caught up with your online work.
"Well, doesn't that defeat the purpose of having more time with my kids?" You ask. Not really if you think about the benefits and look at it in other perspectives.
1) Since you'll be having days that get you caught up with your work, you would be able to afford more Mommy and me time.
2) On the days that you do have extra little ones in the house, take full advantage of those days. Prepare to have some special activities planned for your kids along with the others. Plan some refreshing outings, weather permitting of course. Have fun with the children and find specific things to do that help relieve stress. This way both you and your kids benefit. You will have diverse days that get you out of the house and away from your work, and also have that extra time with your own kids.
Do you have a supporting spouse? Many moms do, and many, of course, do not. For those that do have their husband's full support, count your blessings. I see so many that don't have their spouse's support. And that only results with unnecessary domestic conflict. Although, those type of spouses don't see it that way.
But if you do have your significant other's full support, perhaps they will make a deal with you and watch the kids in the evenings while you do some of your work. If this is feasible, then maybe reprioritize your work time and family time.
Consider hiring a nanny while you work. Now I know that this option won't work for all Moms. But, it may be something to consider. Can you afford to? Well, if you had a few completely free days to get work completed, would this result with more income? It may or may not. It really depends on the type of business you're in. If hiring a nanny would be an option for you, you would have evenings for more time with the kids.
Hope you find these tips helpful! Here's to YOUR success!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Congratulations Melaleuca Athlete Shalane Flanagan
Take a minute and go to this link:
http://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/Content.aspx?Page=Melaleuca_Athlete_Shalane_Flanagan
Watch Shalane's race - her first Marathon and she came in 2nd. WOW. Take a look at all the video and interviews. I know you'll enjoy this. Let me know what you think.
http://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/Content.aspx?Page=Melaleuca_Athlete_Shalane_Flanagan
Watch Shalane's race - her first Marathon and she came in 2nd. WOW. Take a look at all the video and interviews. I know you'll enjoy this. Let me know what you think.
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