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Grandmother Gives Birth to Her Own Grandchildren

DearSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0800

I was really touched by this miraculous story I saw this morning on the The Today Show. Kim Coseno couldn't have her own children, so her 56-year-old mother, Jaci Dalenberg, decided to act as a surrogate mother for her - which meant she'd be giving birth to her own grandchild! She was artificially inseminated with embryos created by her daughter and son-in-law. Jaci was hoping to carry one healthy child, but surprisingly, they discovered she was having triplets! At the age of 56, there can be many health complications when it comes to pregnancy and giving birth, but it didn't matter. Jaci just wanted to selflessly give the greatest gift she could: life. Talk about a mother's love!

To see the rest of the video, go to MSNBC.com.

The Starfish Story

DearSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:00:00 -0800

Just like the Mayonnaise Jar of Life, I'm sure many of you have heard the inspiring Starfish Story. It gives the message that even though you may feel small and insignificant in this world, you do make a difference to those around you.

Check out this touching video based on the story.

If you've never heard the original Starfish Story, then read more

Here's the original story written by Loren Eisley:

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?”

The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”

“Son,” the man said, “Don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can’t make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said, "I made a difference for that one.”

What Book Has Inspired You?

DearSugar — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0800

I'm currently rereading Eat, Pray, Love because I loved the message so much. It reminded me how important it is to nurture yourself and to never let anything stop you from doing what you want. It inspired me to take more time for myself and to not feel bad about putting my needs first. It also motivated me to write in my journal more, learn how to play guitar (a long-time goal), and spend more time with my friends and family.

There must be a book out there you've read that's touched or inspired you in some way, so tell us about it in the comments below.

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The Mayonnaise Jar of Life

DearSugar — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0700

I'm sure many of you have heard the story of The Mayonnaise Jar before. Whether you have or you haven't, it's a great reminder to live your life to the fullest, to always remember what's most important to you, and to make time for the little pleasures of life that mean so much.

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A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes".

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, " I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things in life. Your family, your children, your health, your beliefs, your friends, and your favorite passions - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.

The sand is everything else, the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the garbage disposal.

Take care of the golf balls first; the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

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Wise Guide: on learning what matters

DearSugar — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:45:00 -0700

When the well's dry, we know the worth of water. ~ Ben Franklin

Is there something you learned to value more fully only after it wasn't available?

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You Don't Need Permission to . . .

DearSugar — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:45:00 -0700

find your own style and care a little less about what they're wearing

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Mood Gallery -- Show us how You're Feeling!

DearSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:00:00 -0700

Because sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words, we invite you all to post any photo you take or find that best expresses your mood today.

Here's how I'm feeling right now:

Post as often as you like or as often as your mood changes, ladies.

To learn how to post your mood, read more

I know these instructions look kinda scary, but posting will be a snap the second time around. Trust me!

First of all, join the Mood Gallery Group
Click "Create and Share!" on the left hand side
Choose "Blog"
Give your photo a Title
Leave the category as "general"
Change the channel to "love and sex, family and friend, etc."
Add keywords (for example mine for this photo were "excitement, happiness")
Click on the "Add Image" link below the "body" box
A popup window will happen - click on "Browse" to find your image on your computer
Once you have the image chosen, click "Submit"
The popup will show you your image, choose size: "normal" - if you want, you can give it a title (which will show up as a caption)
Click "Insert" and the popup will go away
Your "body" box will now have some text in it. Leave it as is. If you want to add some text before the picture, do it before the code that has appeared.
Click Submit

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Wise Guide: on helping

DearSugar — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:31:00 -0700

We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also we help others in order to work on ourselves. ~ Pema Chodron

Can you think of a way you've helped someone that also helped you understand or get past your own personal issue?

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You Don't Need Permission to . . .

DearSugar — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:45:00 -0700

need and ask for more.

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You Don't Need Permission to . . .

DearSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:01:00 -0800

disagree.

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