Talk To Deb: SUMMER FUN

Talk To Deb: SUMMER FUN: "GO BIKE RIDING...BLOW BUBBLES...HAVE AN AFTERNOON TEA OUTSIDE, DRAW A CHALK PICTURE ON THE SIDEWALK. PLANT A GARDEN...GO FOR A LONG WALK (W..."

SUMMER FUN

GO BIKE RIDING...BLOW BUBBLES...HAVE AN AFTERNOON TEA OUTSIDE, DRAW A CHALK PICTURE ON THE SIDEWALK.

PLANT A GARDEN...GO FOR A LONG WALK (WITHOUT YOUR CELLPHONE!)...HIT THE ROAD WITH A WARM WEATHER PLAY LIST ...EAT AN ICE CREAM CONE (YUMMY)...LINE DRY YOUR LAUNDRY...FLY A KITE...VISIT A FARM.

READ A BOOK UNDER A TREE...EAT LOCALLY...FEED THE DUCKS...GO TO THE ZOO...CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET (YOU'LL FEEL BETTER AFTERWARDS)...MAKE SOME DONATIONS TO A LOCAL CLOTHING DRIVE...PACK A PICNIC...BUY A HAMMOCK...COLLECT SHELLS AT THE BEACH (JUST LIKE WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE)...GO FISHING (YOU MIGHT CATCH SOMETHING :) )....HIKE A TRAIL....SMILE AND LAUGH OFTEN...ENJOY YOU SUMMER :)

DEBBIE

Talk To Deb: Dalai Lama - Happiness

Talk To Deb: Dalai Lama - Happiness: "Dalai Lama Love, compassion and concern for others are real sources of happiness. If you have these in abundance, you will not be d..."

Dalai Lama - Happiness

Dalai Lama

Love, compassion and concern for others are real sources of happiness. If you have these in abundance, you will not be disturbed even by the most uncomfortable circumstances. If you nurse hatred, however, you will not be happy even in the lap of luxury. Thus, if we really want happiness, we must widen the sphere of love. This is both religious thinking and basic common sense.

ENDINGS & NEW BEGINNINGS

WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER ONE OPENS...ISN'T THAT WHAT THEY SAY? BY THEY...I MEAN PEOPLE. I THINK THAT'S TRUE BECAUSE YOU CREATE ROOM TO HAVE SOMETHING ELSE IN YOUR LIFE. IT'S A TRANSITION...A CHANGE...WHICH CAN BE A BIT SCARY FOR US.

I JUST ATTENDED MY DAUGHTER'S GRADUATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF BINGHAMTON. AS THE GRADUATING CLASS THREW THEIR CAPS UP IN THE AIR...I THOUGHT....THEY HAVE THEIR WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF THEM...CAREER CHOICES, MASTERS PROGRAMS, LIFE DECISIONS, TAKING ONE ROAD AND ELIMINATING ANOTHER. MAYBE THAT'S WHY WE FEAR ENDINGS...IN SOME WAYS IT CLOSES THE DOOR ON OTHER CHOICES OR OPPORTUNITIES...BUT IF YOU FOLLOW YOUR PASSION, HEART'S DESIRE, AND MAKE A CHOICE...THE FEAR SOMEHOW SUBSIDES A BIT. EVEN IF THE ROAD YOU CHOOSE ISN'T RIGHT FOR YOU...THERE WILL ALWAYS BE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO FOLLOW A NEW PATH IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION.

MAKE A CHOICE...CHOOSE A BEGINNING (OR SOMETIMES IT JUST HAPPENS) AND SEE WHAT'S AROUND THE BEND...IT MIGHT BE ALL THAT YOU HOPED FOR AND MORE....GOOD LUCK TO THE GRADUATES AND TO ALL OF US WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ENDINGS...THERE'S A BEGINNING AROUND THE CORNER :)

http://talktodeb.blogspot.com

TALK TO DEB IS A GROUP ON FACEBOOK THAT I CREATED BECAUSE I WANTED TO HAVE AN INTERACTIVE FORUM WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD (THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE FROM AUSTRALIA & AFRICA), TO SHARE THEIR IDEAS, THOUGHTS, MOTIVATIONS, INSPIRATIONS, AND LIFE LESSONS WITH EACH OTHER.

THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS ARE POSTED, WONDERFUL QUOTES, SHORT MOVIES, AND A BLOG PAGE WHERE I WRITE ABOUT DIFFERENT TOPICS THAT ARE CLOSE TO MY HEART.

PLEASE SHARE YOU STORY/JOURNEY, BLOG PAGE, WITH OTHERS AND GET CONNECTED WITH EACH OTHER. AFTER ALL, WE ONLY TAKE THIS ROAD ONE TIME AND ANYTHING WE CAN SHARE, LEARN, OR POSSIBLY GIVE HOPE TO SOMEONE ELSE CAN BE GRATIFYING AND REWARDING.

LET'S ALL TALK TO DEB :)

WITH GRATITUDE,

DEBBIE

ONLY YOU

THERE IS ONLY ONE PERSON WHO REALLY KNOWS WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE, YOUR DOUBTS AND FEARS, AND THE INNER YOU.

IT IS YOU. NO ONE ELSE HAS THE ANSWERS. THEY CAN HELP, GUIDE, TALK, AND GIVE YOU PERSPECTIVE; BUT THE REAL ANSWERS ARE INSIDE OURSELVES.

WE CAN ASK OTHERS...WHAT SHOULD I DO? SHOULD I GET OUT OF THIS RELATIONSHIP, CHANGE MY JOB, MOVE TO ANOTHER HOUSE, OR PUSH MYSELF MORE IN AN AREA OF INTEREST? LOOK IN THE MIRROR...YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO ... LOOK INWARD...INTO YOU HEART AND SOUL...YOU HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS...NOW.

LET'S ALL TRY TO BE COURAGEOUS AND LISTEN TO HEAR OUR VOICE AND CONNECT WITH OURSELVES. OUR LIVES CAN MIRACULOUSLY CHANGE IF WE LEARN TO DO THIS...IT'S NOT SIMPLE, BUT WORTH THE EFFORT.

DEBBIE

REMEMBERING MY MOM

TODAY IS 30 YEARS SINCE MY MOM PASSED AWAY...30 YEARS...I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S BEEN THAT LONG SINCE I'VE SEEN, KISSED, HUGGED, OR SPENT TIME WITH YOU. I STILL MISS YOU NOW, AS MUCH AS I DID BEFORE. IT'S BEEN HARD GROWING UP WITHOUT A ROLE MODEL TO FOLLOW. I FEEL THAT I MISSED OUT ON FULLY KNOWING YOU...YOU WERE ONLY 52...I DIDN'T THINK I WOULD LIVE TO SEE THAT AGE.

AND YET, HERE I SIT AND WRITE ABOUT YOU...OLDER, SOMETIMES A BIT WISER...BUT THE LONGING FOR YOU NEVER WANES. I THINK I HAD TO GROW UP FASTER BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE YOU AROUND...MOTHER'S DAYS ARE ALWAYS DIFFICULT WITHOUT YOU.

EVEN THOUGH I AM A MOTHER OF 2 BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS, JEN IS ALMOST 25, AND STEF IS 22, I STILL WANT MINE. I WISH YOU COULD OF SEEN THEM...I COULD SEE THE JOY ON YOUR FACE...IF YOU HAD.

THE MISSING HOLE NEVER GETS FILLED UP BECAUSE, NO ONE COULD EVER FILL YOUR SHOES :)

LOVE AND PEACE TO YOU ALWAYS

DEBBIE

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My name is Deborah Saporta and I am a teacher, tutor, social worker, and writer. I write a blog page at http://talktodeb.blogspot.com which gives people a sense of who I am, while giving inspiration and motivation to people of all ages. I also have a group on FB where I try to inspire people to live to their fullest potential. My goal is to be the next Dear Abby on the Internet. I am passionate about helping people find their inner strength and inspire them to reach their goals and attain their dreams. If you want to contact me, please e-mail Deb10356@aol.com.
With Gratitude,
Debbie

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Teacher/Counselor , Tutor , Social Worker , Writer

Professional History

Employment:
Sep 1997-Present	Substitute Teacher at Commack School District/WyzAnt Tutoring/Lif...
Commack School District/WyzAnt Tutoring/Life Coach Employment at Commack School District/WyzAnt Tutoring/Life Coach: Title: Substitute Teacher Department: Education Part-time Employee Industry: Education From Sep 1997 to Present Follow Lesson Plan provided by Teacher Teach the students the subject required Keep the students under control in classroom Take attendance, collect paperwork, check mailbox, write note to teacher about the daily activities. Keep staff informed of ongoing daily activities
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2010-2011	Commack School District/WyzAnt Tutoring/Life Coach
Commack School District/WyzAnt Tutoring/Life Coach Membership: 2010-2011 Inspirational Advice/Quotes/Personal Blogs Talk To Deb gives people advice on how to reach their potential and feel supported with any emotional changes they are going through. Advice is given on-line and is kept confidential and private. Please feel free to E-mail me at Deb10356@aol.com or check out my blog page at http://talktodeb.blogspot.com. I'd love to hear from you. Please know that I care and I am here to help...I'm the next Dear Abby on-line. With gratitude, Debbie

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MOMENTS IN TIME

IN OUR LIVES WE ARE GIVEN MOMENTS...THE SPRING AIR, THE SUN ON OUR FACE, THE RED ROBIN CHIRPING, A FRIEND'S SMILE, A GENTLE TOUCH. THESE ARE WHAT ARE LIVES ARE MADE UP OF...MOMENTS IN TIME.

AS I GROW OLDER, I KNOW THAT IT IS THESE MOMENTS THAT ARE THE ONES TO BE TREASURED...IT'S THE SMALL THINGS IN LIFE THAT SEEM TO MATTER IN THE END.

WE ALL SEEM TO SPEND MANY OF OUR YEARS STRIVING TO ACCOMPLISH AND SUCCEED. GO TO SCHOOL, LAND THAT JOB, BECOME FINANCIALLY SECURE, MEET THAT SPECIAL PERSON, CREATE THAT LIFE. AND THEN WHAT? ONCE WE HAVE ALL THAT...IS OUR LIFE FULFILLED OR COMPLETE?

I THINK IN SOME WAYS IT IS BECAUSE WE HAVE MET SOME OF OUR GOALS...BUT IN THE END; AT LEAST FOR ME...IT'S THOSE SMALL MOMENTS THAT I HOLD THE DEAREST TO MY HEART.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOMENTS IN TIME?

DEBBIE

THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES

THEY ARE DEFINITELY GOING TOO QUICKLY.

THEY SHOULD BE SPENT HAPPILY...BECAUSE SOMETHING IN YOUR LIFE IS WORTH SMILING ABOUT.

THEY ARE FLEETING MOMENTS IN TIME.

THEY SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED, DOING WHAT YOU WANT ... AS LONG AS NO ONE GETS HURT...AND THERE ARE EVEN TIMES, WHEN YOU MUST TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF...EVEN IF IT "HURTS" SOMEONE ELSE.

LET'S ALL ENJOY THE REST OF THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES...

DEBBIE

MOTHERS

I THOUGH IT WOULD BE FITTING TO WRITE ABOUT MOTHERS, SINCE SUNDAY IS THE DAY WE CELEBRATE ALL OF THEM. A MOTHER IS SO MANY THINGS TO HER CHILD...TEACHER, GUIDE, PROTECTOR, FRIEND, AND UNCONDITIONALLY GIVES LOVE AND SUPPORT. WE HAVE THEM IN OUR LIVES DAY 1. A MOTHER'S LOVE FEELS LIKE A BLANKET OVER US, A FLUFFY PILLOW, OR OUR FAVORITE STUFFED ANIMAL. MY MOM HAS BEEN GONE 30 YEARS AND I MISS HER SO MUCH. I DON'T HAVE THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE TO GO TO WITH A SILLY QUESTION, WHEN I'M FEELING SAD, OR WHEN I HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL TO SHARE. I HAVE THE MEMORIES OF HER SMILE, KINDNESS, AND LAUGHTER...SHE WAS A SPECIAL WOMEN...A MOTHER, WIFE, TEACHER, AND FRIEND. I WILL CELEBRATE ON SUNDAY FOR HER, AS WELL AS ME. I WILL CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND THE LIFE I CREATED BECAUSE OF WHO SHE WAS.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY EVERYONE :)

DEBBIE

FEAR

THE ONLY WAY TO OVERCOME FEAR IS TO LOOK IT IN THE FACE. HEAD TO HEAD...EYES TO EYES...BECAUSE IT'S PART OF YOU. LIKE IT OR NOT, IT WILL BE WITH YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE. IF WE ACCEPT THAT, WE CAN DEAL WITH IT. WE MIGHT NOT LIKE IT...BUT IT IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE.

TO REDUCE IT...WORK UP THE COURAGE TO CONFRONT IT...WHAT'S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN? (MY MOM WOULD ALWAYS SAY THAT :) ) IT WON'T KILL YOU OR KNOCK YOU DOWN FOR THE COUNT. IT MIGHT BE PARALIZING FOR SOME PEOPLE, BUT THE ONLY WAY TO DEAL WITH IT IS TO DIRECTLY LOOK AT IT.

ONCE THAT IS DONE, YOU CAN TAKE BABY STEPS TOWARD IT...WHAT EXACTLY CAN HAPPEN IF YOU...TAKE THE JOB, GET MARRIED, GO TO ANOTHER STATE, QUIT SOMETHING YOU DON'T ENJOY, ETC? TAKE THAT FIRST STEP TOWARD YOUR FEAR AND YOU WILL NOTICE, IT WILL START TO CHANGE FROM THAT BIG, OVERWHELMING THING; TO A MUCH SMALLER, LESS THREATENING FEELING OF BEING SCARY.

WHEN FURTHER CONFRONTED...IT WILL BECOME MUCH LESS THAN SCARY...AND GET SMALLER AND SMALLER EACH TIME.

LET'S TAKE THE JOURNEY...YOU HAVE NOTHING ON US...FEAR SEEMS ALMOST FOOLISH NOW.

DEBBIE