Social Conscience Balancer Pillows

"I work for a defense company designing monstrous ways to kill people, but one afternoon a year, I volunteer at a soup kitchen to balance the scales."

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

Doris K. Elston: Brain Surgeon, Professional Model, Artist, Lawyer....Plus Mother of Four.

'Half an optimist is an odd bird, Sarah.'

After years of intense inner work, Bill finally got his life completely in balance. That's when he noticed the new loose thread.

Yoga To-Do

Environmental Conscience

"I'm learning to let go and have fun."

"It's a new take on the whole work/life balance thing. . . Anybody who has a life needs to be given more work."

"Too much caution can take all the fun out of life." "Mind if I get a second opinion?"

Statue of Christopher Columbus

'Eat in moderation, Drink in moderation. Be merry whenever you want.'

'Mom, is this all you ever wanted to be?'

'As an environmentalist, I help endangered species to survive!'

"I'm thinking about working on something really big, but for now I'm just happy keeping my plants alive."

"You've suffered a loss and you need time to grieve, also, tomorrow the market may turn around."

The NHS - 'I'm afraid years of neglect and abuse have left her in terminal decline.'

Retiring from the rat race

'During the work gap on my resume, between 2008 and 2012, I was working on my marriage.'

'What do you mean you're trying to decide between the key to the kingdom and the key to success?'

'A PENNY? What the devil's THAT?'

Student wrestling with life issues.

Neighbourhood watch with mother

"Can someone take over here? I have to go to a parent-teacher conference."

"My wife and I are trying for a baby...."

"I can't believe he gave our organization such a large donation, especially since we are no longer tax deductible."

'The stress is killing me...what price can you put on a WASTED life. . . and what about the impotence?'

"I'd be very happy to give if I could be confident the money was spent well!"

Big Society: 'Somebody should do something!'

'Say cheese.'

"Since you have not responded to the emails requesting a donation, I thought I would bring them to you in person."

'Don't you think you should get involved in some volunteer work, Bernie?'

Worried too much/Worried too little

"My resolution is to not set myself up for failure."

"If nothing ever happened that was bad, would we appreciate what we had?" "I guess it can be hard to devour all sweet without sour!"