If there is one thing I have seen over my 17+ years in practice it’s that the individuals who work on themselves have more to give to others. Whether it’s raising a family, working 9-5 or running a business, we all have in common that, occasionally,
we find we extended ourselves too much.
So many times that, in turn, leads to a crash-mentally, physically and/or emotionally. It’s all about you first and giving second. Is that selfish? I don’t think so.
In fact, I think self-care is the most unselfish action any person can take.

I adore Thanksgiving ... everything about it! My favorite part of the holiday is just what its name implies,
celebrating the opportunity to give thanks.
Reflecting upon the ways we are blessed in each of our respective lives is such a wonderful way to remind ourselves
and teach our kids how fortunate we all are to even have the most basic of our needs met, let alone any wants indulged as well. I’ve been reminded of this many times in my life in a variety of ways.
Last year I had the opportunity to sit as a panelist for a discussion following

CONWAY — A Jazzercise class and open house is scheduled from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, to celebrate the dance-based fitness program’s 15th anniversary in Conway.
The class will be held at the Jazzercise Conway Fitness Center in Laurel Plaza, 2225 Prince St., south of Conway High School-West.
Paige Revis, owner of the Conway franchise, said the workout is free, but there will be a $5 cover charge for charity.

Monday, November 14 at 6:00pm McCastlain Hall University of Central Arkansas
During the evening, the 2011 graduates will be honored and the 2012 class will be welcomed into the FCLI(Faulkner County Leadership Institute) program.
Two of Faulkner County’s tremendous leaders: Judge David Reynolds and Representative Linda Tyler
will be presented FCLI’s most prestigious awards.
Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

A citywide cleanup/spruce up effort several hundred
volunteers strong is just the beginning. Now lending a hand is about to be as easy as point and click.
The Big Event, the launch for Volunteer Conway, was Oct. 21-22. Volunteer Conway was formed about 15 months ago in an effort to serve as a volunteer match between nonprofits and willing volunteers.
Dot Welch, associate director of the Conway Regional Health Foundation, said she was working at Acxiom Corporation 15 months ago when the discussions

Listen to Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 3:5: “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.” (New International Version) This verse comes alive for me every time I stand in front of a group to speak or sit in front of my computer to write. God provides the competence I need to do the work He calls me to do. I am at my best when I embrace this truth and live out of His competence,
not my own.

Frankie is a two-year-old, strictly indoor cat. Energetic and playful, he is the center of attention at his house. Frankie has a perfect cat’s life as far has he is concerned: good food whenever he wants it, a clean litter box, and a warm windowsill to sleep on. He allows two big people, two small people, and a dog to live with him. His favorite activity, though, is playing in the potted plants around the house, scattering dirt and chasing dried leaves.

As we age, the face begins to lose collagen and elastin which contribute to sagging facial features. The loss of facial volume and elasticity also lead to the formation of wrinkles, lines and folds. During the past few years, a specialized group of Injectors began treating wrinkles with newly FDA-approved dermal fillers (Injectables) and BOTOX. During this time, the injectors
began to notice an accompanying benefit. As these procedures were performed with particular products and with certain injection techniques, facial features exhibited a gentle lift, as well.

When the story ended, I nearly cried. I missed the characters. I wanted to know more about them. I found myself on the internet searching for them, scouring websites and family photos. A connection had developed over a couple of weeks and a few hundred pages. I felt as if I were living alongside American writer Ernest Hemingway and his insatiable thirst for all that was roaring in Paris in the 1920’s. Author Paula McLain brilliantly writes her novel, “The Paris Wife,” from the perspective of Hemingway’s
first bride, Hadley.

How often do our lips get us in trouble? Have
you ever walked away from a conversation
and asked yourself, “Why did I say that?” I
will confess that I have! Anytime I find my
lips getting me in trouble, I breathe a quick prayer asking
the Lord to guard my mouth and watch over my lips.
This prayer is based on Psalm 141:3. “Set a guard over my
mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” (New
International Version).
Words are powerful—not because they hold power in
and of themselves, but because they reveal the state of our