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My First Blogiversary and You Get the Present!

One year ago today Espirational! began with our first post. Time flies when you’re having fun!

We called Espirational a 10 Minute Vacation for the soul, because our souls needed a vacation. Thank you to everyone who has come along with us. Your follows, comments and general support mean more than you know. If you are new to Espirational, please join us as we continue our journey.

Did somebody say there was a present? You bet! In celebration of my Blogiversary we’ve got ICE CREAM! In my family, summer celebrations have to include ice cream.

Today, we are offering my latest eBook Frozen Fun! 25 Recipes for Dairy and Non Dairy Ice Cream FREE (yes I said free)!

I look forward to reading your reviews of Frozen Fun on its Amazon.com page.

T.R. at Nobody Like Crumbley Cookies is joining me in this celebration. Please stop by his blog and say hello.

Women’s Heart Health Video

This month we have Anderson Cooper talking to Dr. Gupta about heart attack in women. They specifically mention Rosie O’Donnell. Please remember that this was taped in August 2012, as far as I know Rosie is doing well now. Please follow the link to watch the video.

Why it's easy to miss heart attack signs

Thought for Today

View from the Onsen (Photo credit: LeeLeFever)

“The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” –George Muller, Christian evangelist

Cats as Healers

My two sweeties Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — My two sweeties
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

I know cats are healers. If you have ever had a cat snuggle up to you when you were sick or found yourself relaxed to the point of falling asleep with a purring cat on your lap you know what I mean. But according to The 7 Healing Powers of Cat Purrs from the Tails Magazine Newsletter the frequency of the vibrations of a cat purr may indeed be medically therapeutic.

Do you have a story about the healing power of cats?

Thought for Today

“The more creativity you experience, the more your quality of life will improve. Eventually your creative attitude will provide more interesting options, not only for dealing with problems but also with ordinary tasks.”— Roberta Jean Bryant from Stop Improving Yourself and Start Living

Thought for Today

Maya Angelou, February 2011 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated.” — Maya Angelou

Thought for Today

“The best part of life is not just surviving, but thriving with passion and compassion and humor and style and generosity and kindness.” — Maya Angelou

What’s Most Important to You?

Money can't buy — Money can’t buy (Photo credit: giumaiolini)

In today’s economic conditions most people are looking for ways to save money or make the money they have stretch farther. Knowing your value system and what is most important to you and your family is the first step. Get the entire family involved in this or you may find yourself facing a rebellion later. A family meeting is a good idea.

Actually make a list from most important to least. You may need to cut down on spending for items at the bottom of your list to help pay for the things that are most important. At the top of our list is health. This includes nutritional supplements as well as buying and preparing fresh, nutritious food. To do this we cut down on spending in areas less important to us such as clothing and electronics.

What is at the top of your priority list? What are some of the things you spend less on or do without?

Thought for Today

English: Photo of Gerard K. O'Neill — English: Photo of Gerard K. O’Neill (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Here is my advice as we begin the century that will lead to 2081. First, guard the freedom of ideas at all costs. Be alert that dictators have always played on the natural human tendency to blame others and to oversimplify. And don’t regard yourself as a guardian of freedom unless you respect and preserve the rights of people you disagree with to free, public, unhampered expression.” ~Gerard K. O’Neill, 2081