"How to Deal"
Everyone deals with their emotions in different ways. It can almost be left unsaid that dwelling on the negative can lead to a range of other damaging emotions. When faced with a negative situation, one can try to: 1. Talk through it with someone they trust and examine the part that they played in the situation. 2. Ask all parties involved specific unbiased questions to not only see the situation from their perspective, but uncover any miscommunication. 3. Avoid laying blame, lashing out and making drastic changes in their life until the issue is resolved. 4. Forgive, even if a resolution isn’t met to avoid becoming bitter. 5. Distract themself with an activity to avoid focusing on what has upset them. Unresolved feelings will only end in bitterness and disappointment, so it’s important to forgive and … Read entire article »
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"10 Websites That Will Brighten Your Day"
by Brandee Cote (News Correspondent) In a world that’s full of bad news, the Internet can often provide a place to escape. Whether you need a mid-day break or a good laugh, these websites have it all. Enjoy! 1. www.stumbleupon.com This site allows you to list the things that you’re interested in, and will then select websites for you based on those interests. 2. 1000awesomethings.com A website that recognizes joy in the little things in life. 3. www.collegehumor.com All things humorous, this website is one to visit when you need a laugh. 4. www.veryfunnyads.com A collection of funny commercials that you may not have seen. 5. www.childhoodsite.com If you’re not feeling nostalgic yet, you will be after a visit to this site. It’s a running list of what it meant to be a child of the 70’s, 80’s … Read entire article »
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"One Kind Act"
In 2007, a movie, Evan Almighty, made quite the impact when an idea was conveyed during a conversation between God and the lead character Evan Baxter. When God asked Evan how we could change the world, he replied. “One single act of random kindness at a time.” It is that simple phrase that has inspired many to not only perform random acts of kindness, but also share them across the message boards, communities and organizations created to motivate others to embrace this movement. The only requirement is that these acts are done in a selfless way with the purpose of making another person happy. This could be as easy as helping someone carry things to their car, pay for the next person’s coffee, or even spending time with the elderly. What will … Read entire article »
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"I Think, Therefore I Am"
I think, therefore I am: happy, successful and fulfilled. “The Law of Attraction” can help you attain all of that and more! Originally coined in 1879 by The New York Times, the movementgained a lot of media attention in 2006 with the release of both a movie and a book titled The Secret. However, it was through The OprahWinfreyShow that “The Law of Attraction” really received widespread attention. Simply put, “The Law of Attraction” states that the things we think about, whether positive or negative, will find a way to manifest themselves in our lives. The mind is an immensely powerful thing. In fact, medical research has proven that our subconscious brain can’t distinguish between an actual event taking place and just thinking that the event took place. In order to allow … Read entire article »
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Providing Bread for a Hungry World
Coming of age during the Great Depression, Norman Borlaug would eventually start the Green Revolution by creating high-yielding, short-strawed, disease-resistant wheat. After improving wheat production, Borlaug incorporated the same technique with rice. Both were put into extensive production to help food deficient countries become self-sufficient. Borlaug’s high-yielding crops stopped the threat of the mass famines that were predicted during the 1960’s. His contribution means that famines today are politically induced – not actual true natural disasters. This has earned Dr. Norman Borlaug many honours and awards including a Nobel Peace Prize to which the Nobel committee said, “More than any other single person of this age, he has helped provide bread for a hungry world.” Despite all of the positive aspects of his work, the Green Revolution was criticized by environmentalists. Borlaug … Read entire article »
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"Decisions"
by Jack Murta (Coordinator: Weekly and the National Prayer Breakfast) Have you ever anguished over an important decision — wanting to follow God but unsure just how to know if you are making the right choice? Decision making can be especially challenging when several options are before you, and many look to be very positive and beneficial. How often we tend to wonder how much easier it would be for God to just simply text us a message or send us a short email! In our own lives, many situations are clear cut with straightforward decisions. But there are always times when we come up against decisions that are risky — decisions that could be positive or negative for us, and then we become very unsure about how to proceed.What should we do? King … Read entire article »
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"’Heart’ of the Matter"
by Cindy Pomeroy Stumble upon a new burst of energy and give yourself a push in the right direction. What could be better than being healthy and happy? It would be fabulous if we were all programmed for whole grain, fresh and organic — but guess what, we are human beings who love chocolate cake and ice cream! There’s no time like the present to have the determination of a warrior to get your health priorities in shipshape and get into great shape. Take one positive step today toward a healthier lifestyle: this could mean taking the stairs, joining a fitness club, drinking a few more glasses of water, or just skipping a snack. The day-to-day pace of your life is likely to become more stable with a reduced amount of stress this way. Take … Read entire article »
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"Full Body Presence"
(An Interview with author Suzanne Scrlock-Durana) What exactly do you mean by full body presence? When I talk about full body presence I mean my, or your, capacity to be present, to feel sensation, to know where you are and where you are not in your body. The definition in the book is “the ability to feel all parts of your body, with a good flow of healthy energy moving through you”. In order to have a healthy energy flow moving through you, you need connections to your inner and outer healthy resources – and you need to have a healthy sense of your personal boundaries. To know how to ground and fill up with whatever nourishes your cells. So what does full body presence give us as human beings? What is the payoff? It … Read entire article »
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"Me First"
by Cindy Pomeroy If lately you’ve been feeling like you’re in a rut or that life has gotten rather boring, change it around for yourself today. Go for a jog or a lengthy walk and see how much better you can concentrate. It’s best for all of us to be in top-notch shape physically, mentally and emotionally. It just makes things easier when we check in with ourselves to see “what condition our condition is in!” After all, if you have too much junk cluttering up your available space, you can’t add anything new. Clean and clear out your desk, your closets, your car and, most importantly, your mind. Now is the time to change whatever feels out of balance, so put in a little added effort and get yourself moving: … Read entire article »
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"Facing the Day"
by Cindy Pomeroy Good Morning, Good Morning! …but I tell myself that I don’t want to get up… …when life is confusing, tension is rising, and we know that our head and heart are not aligned – where are the solutions to all of life’s problems, doubts, or fears? What to do about those dreaded days and periods of time when suddenly you are dealing with the moody blues – or feeling downright depressed because you find yourself wondering if all your efforts are worth it? What to do about the days that you work so hard, but your family doesn’t seem to appreciate it? Those days can bring a tendency to jump to conclusions or have a negative reaction to harmless events. Possibly, these kinds of days can be reasons that make … Read entire article »
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