I'm curious about you. Was 2004 a fantastic year, a challenging year or (fill in the blank) year?

Yes can you believe it another year has just ended?!

I hope you had a fantastic 2004 and all your dreams
and goals you desired came to you this year.

Both personally and professionally 2004 challenged
me like crazy and some days it was a real struggle to
Stay Positive! Yes the secrets out! Even with a name
like Mr. Positive I have my days but that's reality for
most of us.

We're challenged by situations, we respond, we learn
and we grow this year was a real growth process for me.

I'm curious about you. Was 2004 a fantastic year,
a challenging year or (fill in the blank) year?

You can write to me at mrp@positivenews.net and
share with me what kind of year you had and the lessons
you learned in 2004.

I learned (was reminded of) that Love is still the most
powerful, wonderful force in the world and that
relationships mean more than anything
(we all need each other).

I learned that reaching for the stars can sometime bring scars!

I learned that I my step children, really do care about me.

I learned there's always a way, if you are committed.

I learned in a moment everything can change dramatically.

NOW, it's time to start anew and start building on everything
Positive that happened and for me the month of December
has been incredibly Positive with many wonderful doors
opening and relationships forming.

I know 2005 will be very busy and exciting year for me
on many fronts and I'm so very grateful that I am here
alive in this world at this time with so many friends like
you from every corner of the Globe.

STAY POSITIVE! We Are Going to Thrive In O'Five!
Mr. Positive!

PS Write down your goals for 2005! (It works)

The Positive News About The Tsunami

This post was developed from an email I received
earlier today about the events unfolding in South
East Asia.

This is a tragic situation but the Positive side is all
the people who have risen to the challenge to help
immediately! The world community is flying in
Doctors, Medicine, Money and Supplies to help
the survivors.

Volunteers from around the world are now traveling
to the area to assist their fellow human beings. This
is the Positive part of the story that we all should be
focused on right now!

Watch, learn, join with those who are contributing their
time, talents and resources to help total strangers recover
from this tragedy.

I believe that's why these things happen; they tend to
bring out the best in all of us and remind us we are all
in this together!

STAY POSITIVE!
Mr. Positive mrp@positivenews.net
Dave Boufford

4 RESOURCES TO JOIN FORCES WITH TO HELP

1) The International Red Cross and Red Crescent
societies in south Asia have begun to mobilize staff
and volunteers to affected areas to assist with the
immediate needs.

You can help by clicking here http://www.redcross.org/

2) Since its founding in 1982, AmeriCares has provided
more than $3.5 billion of short-term and long-term assistance
to more than 137 countries.

AmeriCares initial response includes a major airlift to
Sri Lanka and additional relief shipments to other affected
countries such as Indonesia, India, and Thailand.
http://www.americares.org/

3) CARE is on the ground in the most affected zones,
including India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand,
and we are responding to people in need as rapidly
as possible.

If you have questions or would like to make a donation,
please call 1-800-422-7385 online http://www.careusa.org/

4) Direct Relief International http://www.directrelief.org/
has prepared two initial emergency shipments to victims
of the Southeast Asian earthquake and tsunami.

The shipments will depart today, Wednesday, December 29.

The first shipment will be hand carried by US emergency
room physicians working with the Sri Lankan NGO VeAhavita.

The second shipment will be sent by air cargo to Direct Relief's
long-term partner, the Good Samaritan Social Service Association
(GSSSS) located in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu where the
tsunamis caused significant damage and loss of life.

The shipment, which weighs 3,000 lbs. and has a wholesale value
of $600,000, includes pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics,
antiparasitics, analgesics, respiratory agents, antiseptics,
and oral rehydration salts, medical supplies such as wound
dressings, bandages, sutures, surgical instruments, gloves,
and masks, and blankets.

These supplies have been requested by GSSS physicians
serving some of the hardest-hit coastal communities.
You can contribute at http://www.directrelief.org/

Join the world in creating the healing that our friends
and neighbors need at this challenging time!

The Positive News About The Tsunami

The Positive News About The Tsunami

This post was developed from an email I
received earlier today about the events
unfolding in South East Asia.

This is a tragic situation but the Positive side is all
the people who have risen to the challenge to help
immediately!

The world community is flying in Doctors, Medicine,
Money and Supplies to help the survivors. Volunteers
from around the world are now traveling to the area
to assist their fellow human beings.

This is the Positive part of the story that we all should
be focused on right now!

Watch, learn, join with those who are contributing their
time, talents and resources to help total strangers recover
form this tragedy.

I believe that's why these things happen; they tend to
bring out the best in all of us and remind us we are all
in this together!

STAY POSITIVE!
Mr. Positive
mrp@positivenews.net
Dave Boufford

4 RESOURCES TO JOIN FORCES WITH TO HELP

1) The International Red Cross and Red Crescent
societies in south Asia have begun to mobilize staff
and volunteers to affected areas to assist with the
immediate needs.

You can help by clicking here
http://www.redcross.org/

2) Since its founding in 1982, AmeriCares has
provided more than $3.5 billion of short-term
and long-term assistance to more than 137
countries.

When a country is faced with hardship as a
result of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes or
terrorist attacks, AmeriCares responds
immediately with life-saving relief assistance
and continues its support as long as there is
a need.

AmeriCares initial response includes a major
airlift to Sri Lanka and additional relief shipments
to other affected countries such as Indonesia,
India, and Thailand.
http://www.americares.org/

3) CARE is on the ground in the most affected
zones, including India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and
Thailand, and we are responding to people in
need as rapidly as possible.

We join the governments of the stricken countries
to reach those in need in the most efficient and
effective manner possible.

CARE's emergency response will include provision
of items such as food, water purification tablets,
soaps, shelter materials, basic medical supplies
and cooking supplies.

If you have questions or would like to make
a donation, please call 1-800-422-7385
online http://www.careusa.org/

4) Direct Relief International
http://www.directrelief.org/
has prepared two initial emergency shipments
to victims of the Southeast Asian earthquake
and tsunami. The shipments will depart today,
Wednesday, December 29.

The first shipment will be hand carried by
US emergency room physicians working
with the Sri Lankan NGO VeAhavita.

The shipment which has a wholesale value of
$75,000, and contains three medical mission
boxes provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb as
well as additional pharmaceuticals, first aid
and surgical supplies, and diagnostic equipment.

The US physicians will join a team of Sri Lankan
physicians and deploy to hospitals in the affected
coastal region.

The second shipment will be sent by air cargo to
Direct Relief's long-term partner, the Good
Samaritan Social Service Association (GSSSS)
located in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu where
the tsunamis caused significant damage
and loss of life.

The shipment, which weighs 3,000 lbs. and
has a wholesale value of $600,000, includes
pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics,
antiparasitics, analgesics, respiratory agents,
antiseptics, and oral rehydration salts, medical
supplies such as wound dressings, bandages,
sutures, surgical instruments, gloves, and masks,
and blankets.

These supplies have been requested by GSSS
physicians serving some of the hardest-hit
coastal communities.

You can contribute at
http://www.directrelief.org/

Join the world in creating the healing that our
friends and neighbors need at this challenging time!

Happy Holidays!

It's early on Christmas eve morning here and the house is quiet
and peaceful, my favorite time of the day. I really wanted to
wish each and everyone of you the Happiest of Holidays!

My Christmas message is one word LOVE!

• Lasting
• Open
• Vocal
• Energy

May your Love be Lasting to stand the test of time.
May your Love be Open and honest without fear.
May your Love be Vocal in both words and deeds.
May your Love be Energy that you feel to your very core.

May you be blessed with LOVE this year and always.

Happy Holidays!

Do you want a great Holiday read? Pick up a copy of
"7 Stories of Christmas Love" By my friend
and mentor Leo Buscaglia

“It's not enough to have lived. We should be determined
to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy
for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of
personkind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely.”

Leo F. Buscaglia
Author, Teacher, Lover
1924-1998

Leo Buscaglia's ground-breaking Love Class at the
University of Southern California was the first class
ever on the subject of Love at the University level
and his 1972 Best-selling book called LOVE is a
classic that should be required reading for all of us!

I never thought I would find myself agreeing with the Pope!

During his weekly address from a window at St. Peter's Square, he cautioned against getting caught up by materialism during the Christmas holiday. The pope discussed the symbolism of the Christmas tree - a sign of eternal life -

"The message of the Christmas tree is that life is 'evergreen' if you keep on giving, not material things, but the gift of yourself - whether through friendship or sincere affection, brotherly assistance or forgiveness, spending time together or listening to each other," he said.

I whole heartedly agree and over the last two years I have been shifting my material giving to worthy causes and giving my friends and family more of me! Most of us have all we really need from a material standpoint but have a huge deficit in the things that matter most like quality time with those we love.

Give the best gift you can this year give yourself, your time and not just during the holidays but all year long. I wish you all the happiest of Holidays. Going to Thrive in O'Five!

Derek Franklin's Holiday Fun Game

For those of you who know Derek, you know he's a very creative and intelligent guy that knows Flash inside and out. Yesterday he sent me a link to a fun little holiday game he created and you can check it out and play by visiting his home page http://derekfranklin.com

My high score so far is 23.3...can you beat it??? (I bet you can) Anyway I just wanted to share this little treat with all of you today.

New Study Stress Causes Premature Aging, DNA Damage

Scientists have identified the first direct link between stress and aging, a finding that could explain why intense, long-term emotional strain can make people get sick and grow old before their time.

Chronic stress appears to hasten the shriveling of the tips of the bundles of genes inside cells, which shortens their lifespan and speeds the body's deterioration, according to a study involving 39 mothers caring for chronically-ill children.

If the findings published (on 11/30/04) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences are confirmed, they could provide the first explanation on a cellular level for the well-documented association between psychological stress and increased risk of physical disease, as well as the common perception that unrelenting emotional pressure accelerates the aging process.

"There is this deeply held belief that stress leads to premature aging," said Elissa Epel of the University of California at San Francisco who helped conduct the research. But this is the first evidence suggesting how that aging happens.

Click here for more information about stress and the Ultimate Relaxation tool to remove stress and tension from your body http://www.mrpositive.com/products.shtml