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Wishes Can Come True!

Let’s face it, maybe it is time we all turn off our TV’s and quit listening to the media about our failing economic system and political chaos. All the media hype only intensifies our fears and dwindles down our hopes and dreams.

Many of us have made bad decisions over the past couple of years that are coming back to haunt us during this period of time when wonder at all if the American Dream is still alive. Ideally, most will recover and be better for it. Universally, we need to not only concentrate on raising the level of economic activity, but also work to raise the standard for values and ethics of those influential to our economic systems.  One of the best places for us to start individually is in our own homes with our own children.

Maybe if we depend on faith, hope and believe in a little bit of luck we will find that the dream is still alive.

Personally, I think we all need our own “wishing wells” to force us to take the timeouts we need to focus on the important things we want in life. On a much lighter note……seriously!  Here is the Wishing Well I am talking about.  Slowing down and spending more time in our backyards will help us find that balance we all strive to own.  As we struggle… just having the optimism and ability to have hope and wish for a better life is what keeps us going….

Go Make Your Wish Come True!!

Relax This Year With the Benefits of a Garden Water Fountain

Outdoor Garden Fountain

The Benefits of Water Fountains and Waterfalls

Outdoor Fountains and Garden Plantersare a beautiful addition to any backyard or patio. They are scientifically proven to soothe and relax us as we are able to slow down, listen and enjoy the sound of running water just as we would if we were out in nature.
Water fountains and waterfalls – which come in tabletop, wall mounted, and free standing varieties – bring the soothing sounds of flowing water to the home, but they also bring a visual element. Not only are water fountains and waterfalls beautifully designed and able to complement just about any existing home décor, the water itself lends another dimension of stress relief to the equation. Watching the dance and trickle of water as it flows across rocks, down textured surfaces, and into a basin at the bottom enhances our auditory experience. When we listen to sound machines or audio recordings of nature sounds, we may feel the need to close our eyes to block out visual distractions around us that take our minds away from the goal of relaxation. In contrast, the visual attributes of water fountains and waterfalls bring us closer to that goal by giving us something beautiful and elemental to focus on with our eyes as we listen with our ears.
Learning how to relax and focus is the ideal way to start of 2009….Good Luck!