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P��� 14 ���.D�����M��������.��� THOUGHTBUSTER.COM By Coach Louise Rouse Turn It Over “Turn it over” is when we surrender and just trust life, when we shift into ap- preciation vs. judgment, when we turn fear into love. When our thoughts are filled with light there is no room for darkness. The practice of “turn it over” as a tool for happiness and success has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies confirm “turn it over” is effective, suggesting that “letting it go” creates a more positive attitude, which contributes to greater success in work, improved health, more loving relationships, a higher sense of well-being, and a faster rate of recovery from surgery. But while we may acknowledge “turn it over” has many benefits, it still can be difficult to maintain. So many of us are taught to notice what is wrong, wrecked, or lacking in our lives. And for us to incorporate “turn it over” as a way of life and receive full healing potential in our lives, it needs to become more than just an idea, but a way of life. We have to learn a new way of looking at things, a new habit. And that can take some time. However we can do it. That’s why “Turn it over” makes so much sense. I was recently honored to have been selected to share my inspirational story, “Queen Of Joy” along with 40 oth- er extraordinary women in the highly anticipated book, A Juicy, Joyful Life. All the stories are about how we turned it over, how despite obstacles like anxi- ety, depression, addiction, abuse, or devastating loss, we were able to stand tall in our world and shed light on all those around us. The day the book launched we went to number 1 on Amazon for new releases in self-esteem, and spiritual- ity, and second in happiness. This is what the power of turn it over, can do. AMERICAN CUSTOM TIRE INC. Auto - Light Truck - Commercial - AG - Earthmover New, Used and Retread 23 Hour Commercial Service Est. in 1972 ✶ Motorhome Specialists ✶ (928) 927-6382 AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY & POTTERY Blue Building Across from McDonalds on West Main St. Open Daily 8-5 Sunday 9-4 closed Tues Road Service Interstate Batteries Lube, Oil and Filter O������ 6, 2010 When we practice “turn it over”, instead of complaining about what we lack, or getting stuck in past dramas, we give ourselves the chance to see all of life as an opportunity and a blessing. Remember that “turn it over” isn’t a blindly optimistic method in which the bad things in life are whitewashed or ignored. It’s more of an inner commitment to what we want to focus our attention on. Light or dark. Of course, pain and injustice exist in this world, but when we focus on the gifts of life, we gain a feel- ing of well being, we “turn it over”. The gifts are feeling balanced in the wheel of life, and it gives us hope. There are many things to be grateful for: the beautiful colorful autumn leaves, the colors in a desert sky, stars at night, friends who listen and really hear, a wel- coming smile, chocolate, your pets, children playing, a good book to read, our health, dragonflies. What’s on your list? When we keep an attitude of gratitude it helps us “turn it over”. Make a game of finding the hidden blessing in a challenging situation. Or when you feel like complaining, make a gratitude list instead. You may be amazed by how much better you will feel. As you practice, an inner shift begins to occur, and you may be delighted to discover how content, happy and hopeful you are feeling. That sense of fulfillment is from learning to “turn it over”. Thank you for being you, Coach Louise Rouse If you would like to buy a copy of A Juicy Joyful Life, email me at coachlouise@mac.com There is help when you feel like you’re drowning... The Conscious Way Towards Healing Grief For 5 weeks you will receive a FREE guided, step- by-step liberating process for awakening to living fully once again. Visit www.americasgriefcoach.com AWC offers more classes QUARTZSITE- Several new classes will be starting at the Arizona Western College (AWC) Quartzsite Learning Center in October. Needing some ex- ercise? Take your pick of Low Impact Aerobics or Zumba. Low Impact Aerobics starts at a slow- er pace and works up in intensity. The instructor, Robin Cooper, uses sta- bility balls and light hand weights to make sure you are getting a good work out, as well as increasing your flex- ibility. The hand weights and stability balls are provided, but each student should bring their own work out mat. Low Impact Aerobics will begin Mon- day, 10/4/10. It meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. All levels are welcome! Zumba is a high energy dance exercise class that will get your blood pumping. This is a beginner course, so we’ll start out teaching the basic moves and work our way up. If you enjoy dancing, you’ll love Zumba. It is a fun way to get in shape and our instructor, Jan Stivers, is raring to go! Zumba begins Tues- day, 10/5/10. It also will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. Wear comfortable work out shoes and get ready to boogey! Also coming in October is our highly popular ABC’s of Computing. This is a class designed for those just beginning to dabble into the world of technol- ogy. If you’d like to be able to use the computer more efficiently but could use a bit of help, this is the class for you. Roger Williams will be teaching this class which begins on Monday, 10/18/10. It will meet once a week on Monday morning from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by ABC’s of Com- puting 2 for those who wish to contin- ue learning. We plan to add many more personal enrichment courses to the schedule this winter so be sure to watch your lo- cal paper for information. You can call us for more information at (928) 927-8299 or stop by to register now at 695 N. Kofa Ave. in Quartzsite. General Store Quartzsite FINDINGS JEWELRY BEADS Black Hills Gold Jewelry, Mountings, Gems, Minerals, Southwest & How-to Books 1250 W. Main, Quartzsite 928-927-6381, Fax 928-927-4814 (across from McDonald’s) FOR ALL YOUR GROCERY NEEDS! OPEN 7 DAYS 8AM-6PM SALES RUN THURS.-SAT. (NEW FLYER TUES.) 410 E. MAIN ST. Fresh Meats (retail & wholesale) 928-927-6310 A.P.S. Pay Station AZ Lottery & Pick Fish & Game Licenses Beer & Wine