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 I love Kris Carr.  Her energy is contagious and her positive outlook is so inspiring. You might think she's "out there", but there is so much truth in her spunky attitude and what she writes on her blog.
I just read this today and had to share.

"" Have you ever heard the phrase “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? As an outspoken cancer patient I know in my bones that the only lasting cure for that which ails us is prevention. And when I talk prevention, I’m not just referring to cancer, I’m referring to any disease or state (self-doubt, listlessness, fear) that harms you. If you’ve been a part of the Crazy Sexy revolution for a while, you know that I’m very vocal about investing in your health. When you stay well, we’ll be in much better shape as a nation and as a global society. Unfortunately, some powerful folks (certain corporations and politicians) disagree with me. No matter. They don’t interest me, you do. When you wake up and help others to wake up, you can change things. It will take time and ya gotta be willing to stay the course, but trust me, you’re worth it.
Storytime: Last week I was on yet another plane. About ten minutes after we took flight, the pilot asked us to donate to breast cancer awareness (October is the big month after all) by purchasing a pink Minute Maid or a pink martini. I chuckled as I often do. Well, that’s not true, sometimes I shout. Now before I continue, let me make one thing clear, I’m not bashing cancer research, it’s very important. It saves lives. We absolutely need it. I’m pointing out the insidious hypocrisy and mixed messages that pink washing sends. Pink high fructose corn syrup? Pink M&M’s? Pink carcinogenic cosmetics? Pink alcohol? Pink handguns (I shizzle you not)? I’m sure the pink movement started out with impeccable intentions, but it seems to lose its way the bigger it gets. Sadly, many of the pink products contribute to getting us sick in the first place. Offer me a pink grapefruit and I’m in! Offer me a product that will depress my immune system and I’m driven to write (my way of standing up for us). And where does that money actually go? Does it all go towards research? I think not. Pink is big business.
Look, we can research ’til the cows come home, however we’re still missing the point. Why on earth aren’t we investing an equal or greater amount in your healthy, bright future? Why on earth are we waiting ’til you’re in harm’s way before we do something? Here’s why: profits. That’s the reason many food companies don’t want safe and accurate labeling. That’s why billions of animals are confined and tortured. That’s why Monsanto (the dark lord) wants global domination over seeds, chemicals and patents. Some very powerful companies prosper when you’re sick or on your way to getting sick. Not so much when you’re healthy and vibrant. Sorry to sound all doom and gloom, but today I’m putting the unicorns in the barn and standing up for what I believe in – YOU. ""

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I cheer you to take baby steps.  What is the ONE thing you will do this month to move towards a healthier, happier life???  Just one!  You can do it.  Stop drinking soda?  No more fast food?  Read labels and eliminate high fructose corn syrup??   Try a green smoothie?  Start "Meatless Mondays" in your home?   Walk three days a week? Join a gym? Meditate? Get more sleep?? Love yourself by taking time to nurture yourself???  Stop complaining and find the good?? 

Whatever the ONE thing is, write it down, hang it up, commit to yourself and start TODAY!  You are soooo worth it.   One step at a time we can be a healthier nation. 

I am working this month to get more sleep.  I know I am happier, healthier and a nicer person when I get enough sleep.  It is so important.  I know that but don't always do it and I pay.  I don't like how I feel when I cheat myself out of 8-9hrs.  It's yucky!  Sleep is restorative.  I'm trying to make it a priority.