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Love vs. Happiness - - David Tanguay
“ I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be "happy." I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, and to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter and to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” Leo C. Rosten... Submitted 7 days 23 hours ago.

Keep Your Compulsions To Yourself - Susan Thom
I’m sure we all have things we do that are regimented, and important to our frame of mind. I think life is supposed to be like that, and we are meant to learn as we go along. However, there are those who must live by certain rules and regulations. They have impulses and compulsions that... Submitted 9 days 11 hours ago.

Mistakes Aren’t Always Such A Bad Thing - Susan Thom
How many times do we say, "Well, I won’t do that again?" Right there, we have learned. Some mistakes are more serious than others, but if we experience what we need to know to grow and not repeat the same thoughts, acts, and reactions, then we are headed in the right direction. Most of us... Submitted 11 days 8 hours ago.

The Extents Of Balance Itself - - HyunSoung Kim
Balance, is it really a crucial substance for all things to be, or is it just an another misconception in bourne for this and that. We surely can think of venues where the balance of plus and minus is a must-have item for the system to survive long and nice. But does it than mean that it is the... Submitted 12 days 15 hours ago.

The Fastest Way To Normal Is To Leave The Abnormal Behind - Susan Thom
There are millions of people who have no tolerance for those who "blame" their parents or caregivers, for all their whims and woes through their years. It’s a very touchy, delicate, and I believe, complicated subject. I’ve researched it in books and articles, I’ve talked to... Submitted 14 days 13 hours ago.

Daily Prayer Guide for Christians: Learning to Pray Fervently Every Day - Mogama
You are a Christian, a real one, and wholeheartedly believes in the value and power of prayer. You surely want to pray … “without ceasing” … “fervently”. But most times when you get through reading your Bible and get to praying time, your mind first goes... Submitted 14 days 18 hours ago.

Sexy Shoes or Hiking Boots? - - Dawn Novotny
In 1965, learning to be an effective wife seemed no different to me than learning to be an effective airline stewardess or, for that matter, a woman. Exquisite attention and skill had to be applied to the facade of being a wife, a stewardess or a woman. At least that is how I interpreted the... Submitted 22 hours 1 minute ago. NEW!

Faith, Hope and Love - - David Tanguay
“Spirituality exists wherever we struggle with the issue of how our lives fit into the greater cosmic scheme of things. This is true even when our questions never give way to specific answers or give rise to specific practices such as prayer or meditation. We encounter spiritual issues... Submitted 15 hours 40 minutes ago. NEW!

We are in the Process of Becoming Civilized - - David Tanguay
“ There is as yet no civilized society, but only a society in the process of becoming civilized. There is yet no civilized nation, but only nations in the process of becoming civilized. From this standpoint, we can now speak of a collective task of humankind. The task of humanity is to... Submitted 3 days 19 hours ago.

What Jane Fonda Can Teach Us & How Facebook Comes Into The Picture - Fran Larson
A couple of weeks ago, Jane Fonda was featured on OWN’s Life Lessons. The 74-year old actress has some interesting and profound things to say about life. She said, “ Who were your parents? In order for us to know where we are going, we have to know where we have been (parents). In... Submitted 14 days 23 hours ago.

Nothing Goes Unnoticed By God - Susan Thom
Yes, God sees you take a swig off the milk container, and put it back. Sly smile as you approach the family faced towards the TV, but God knows. Not a mortal sin, but signs of your character. God sees us at 14, sipping everyone’s drink at the family picnic. Everyone is so toasty, they... Submitted 22 days 10 hours ago.

There's A Chill In The Air When Reality Is Near - Susan Thom
I was just speaking to one of my children about them embarking on a dangerous, yet interesting journey. Life is the decision they will make, and what that decision will do for or against them because, as I have learned, there is always a chill in the air when life is near. We have no answers.... Submitted 22 days 12 hours ago.

Character Building in our Lives - - David Tanguay
“Character building begins in our infancy, and continues until death .” Eleanor Roosevelt As we are nurtured as babies so begins our mental development however it is not only what we are taught in our lives that makes us what we are for our nature plays a major role in the... Submitted 41 days 20 hours ago.

The Search for World Peace Continues - - David Tanguay
“ If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” Henry David Thoreau Those of us who seem to be alienated from the social class we may be in touch with... Submitted 61 days 21 hours ago.

To be Ourselves is the Only Way to find Freedom - - David Tanguay
“ When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free.” Charles Evan Hughes Some of us as we live from day to day are different from the rest of the population. We may stand out from the crowd for we are not conforming to society’s standards. By living... Submitted 64 days ago.

Don’t Push The Anger Down, Push It Out - Susan Thom
Anybody who thinks they don’t get angry, simply doesn’t know what the word means. Maybe they never stubbed their big toe getting out of bed! Or had someone use every waking moment to get under their skin. There are millions of examples, and we all have many, I’m sure, but what... Submitted 72 days 11 hours ago.

Why Do I Write From The Heart - Susan Thom
So often, I receive wonderful comments that say my articles come from the heart. So, what does that mean? It isn’t as if I know any other way to write, which has gotten me in trouble more than once. The truth may be the truth, but people can still make trouble for you if you decide to tell... Submitted 86 days 11 hours ago.

The Pursuit of Happiness - - David Tanguay
“ Those who won our independence... valued liberty as an end and as a means. They believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.” Louis D. Brandeis Through the history of our challenging times, we have been in pursuit of happiness. In our... Submitted 92 days ago.

Crewmembers of Mother Earth - - David Tanguay
“ There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew .” Marshall McLuhan We are not here on earth for a free ride we are all responsible for our journey through space. We are all crewmembers guiding and directing our spaceship earth on its course. We are responsible for... Submitted 93 days 21 hours ago.

The Shame Of Lies Defiles The Soul - Susan Thom
The bigger the lie, the more guilt and shame. That is, if one has a conscience and knows right from wrong. I never knew the constriction lies had on my soul until I attended a 12 step group. I found out there that the more we lie, and the more guilt we feel, the more we drink to escape. We... Submitted 98 days 18 hours ago.

The Family by God - - David Tanguay
“ The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them; that's the essence of inhumanity.” George Bernard Shaw As we live and mingle with our fellow man, it is a part of our humanity for we as human beings are a social creature.... Submitted 106 days 17 hours ago.

Dare to Follow your Dreams - - David Tanguay
“You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated.” Maya Angelou Yes as we go through life, we will meet with difficulties along our way. Life will deal us some blows and knock us down as we try to succeed. However we must not let ourselves be defeated as... Submitted 119 days 17 hours ago.

How to Live Alone – A Primer - Gregory Lewis
A word of warning, choosing to live alone isn’t for everybody. It’s not something you would normally choose to do at a young age, and I dare say most people should not pursue living alone as a life choice. Circumstances may drive us to it and it becomes friendly to us because we grow... Submitted 119 days 22 hours ago.

Learn How To Behave At An Early Age - Susan Thom
We all have our own coping skills, whether they are right or wrong, weak or strong. Depending on who we spent each day with as a child, usually defines how we will cope with each situation. If the way we were exposed to dealing with anger and fear, was to rebel and answer back, then we will go... Submitted 125 days 10 hours ago.

Blood In The Water & Learning To Avoid Predators; Getting Safe Enough To Recall & Heal Old Traumas - Jennifer Stewart
I never heard the phrase blood in the water until a month or so ago, when Oprah brought it up in her Tyler Perry interview. He was talking about how when a child is molested or abused sexually, it leaves a mark that’s visible to predators. It’s more than a mark, it’s like a... Submitted 132 days 2 hours ago.