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The Astonishing Resilience of the Human Spirit - - Camille Strate
Death is a very strange concept. Many people fear death. Many more fear being left behind, watching their loved ones pass on. Still others stay in denial about it. They refuse to acknowledge such a transition (ever met a teenager? The living epitome of 'immortals'!) But, no matter what, the fact... Submitted 4 years 119 days ago.

Unexpected Blessing Bring Christmas Joy - Stephany Springer
I grew up a worrier. My mom was an expert worrier. During the holidays, I worry enough for ten people no matter what my current situation at the time might be. My mom was that way and I learned quickly how to imitate her. I grew up in a trailer in a not so good part of town. We didn't have... Submitted 4 years 155 days ago.

Inspired by Spiritual Intimacy III - Avis Ward
When quiet moments of meditation call to me, I still my thoughts. In this Holy place all is pure, fresh and new. I step in the stillness leaving behind any past mistakes, letting the future wait. I wait on the Holy Spirit to usher me into His presence. “But they that wait upon the LORD... Submitted 4 years 320 days ago.

The Four Misconceptions About Needs - Lori Radun
Some of us have a need to be accepted, while others have a need for peace. Some people have needs for safety, power, or accomplishment. You might have a need to be loved, while your spouse may have a need for recognition. We all have personal needs that most of us try, consciously or not, to get... Submitted 5 years 53 days ago.

Success & Martial Arts: Dealing with Emotional and Physical Pain, Part 1 - Albert Foong
Introduction – Be emotionally and physically tough! How do you achieve success? It depends on how tough you are. What gives one person the grit to keep fighting through intense injury? What makes another give up at a broken nail? The difference is how they handle the pain. Read on... Submitted 5 years 82 days ago.

Personal Development & Happiness Tools: Anger Release - Albert Foong
In personal development, one of the main goals is to achieve happiness. What often stands in the way are “negative" emotions that linger on. Most people have some of these emotions, either repressed or lasting with no outlet. Some are low level, some are strong. Recognising that you have... Submitted 5 years 82 days ago.

Inspired by Spiritual Intimacy - Avis Ward
My passion for you burns like the heat of a thousand suns. Life without you is no life at all. I wander shamelessly hoping to feel your presence as I take on my daily tasks. If I searched for you and you were not there, I would wither and die. I need you like the desert needs the rain. Without... Submitted 5 years 285 days ago.

Become a Beacon of Responsibility From The Challenges You Face - - Jim Fargiano
Throughout your lives you will find yourself filled with many chances to be a beacon of responsibility. Often, this occurs after you have had to endure some form of challenge. Perhaps you may have had a bout with cancer, or became a caregiver for a loved one who was stricken with the illness. You... Submitted 44 days 23 hours ago.

Two Short Essays - - e
The Realized Man The realized man chops wood, carries water, eats when he’s hungry, and sleeps when he’s tired. He does not belong to a dimension that normal human beings can grasp or perceive. It is this state of great happiness and peace that is the great liberation. He... Submitted 63 days 23 hours ago.

What Do I Like? What do I love? What Is It I Don't Like? And My List Of Fifteen Likes! - - elle kynzer
Do you love to party? Do you hide out at home? Are you an avid reader? Or does reading make you want to run away, just like high school homework? Who we hang out with is determined by our likes and dislikes, so can I find fifteen things I like that will let you determine if I am your 'cup of tea'... Submitted 76 days 7 hours ago.

Enjoy the Ride - George Stay
The sign, standing in the front yard of what once was a home but now is a doctor's office, usually proclaims, in its stuck-on black letters, the visit of a medical specialist, the day and time for a health class, some get-healthy tip or just blanket support for the local school's athletic... Submitted 119 days ago.

Men And Women Have Several Main Differences, And How To Use Them To Promote Happiness - elle kynzer
When I found a few hours for research, it was an accidental search that brought me into a topic that I knew needed more evaluation. The differences that exist between men and women, which bring friction and a lack of understanding. The characteristics are more physical than mental or emotional.... Submitted 136 days 3 hours ago.

Sometimes Life May Seem To Grumble, But Having Hope Overcomes It More Easily - - Jim Fargiano
Sometimes, life seems to rumble and grumble at people, especially during calendar times that should denote happiness. Joyful celebrations may be the last thing on their mind, as they could be struggling with the loss of employment, or coping with the recent loss of a loved one. Perhaps something... Submitted 157 days 19 hours ago.

Epublishing with Lulu, Amazon, Nook, iBookstore, PDF, Print-on-demand - Jennifer Stewart
Oh heavens, I’m so behind with everything, WryteStuff, emails, sleep, reading, piano, singing, you name it! I think I’ve been eating but I can’t be sure. At the end of every day I look at the backlog and groan. Tomorrow… But we all know about that wretched phenomenon and... Submitted 189 days 8 hours ago.

Real Life Is More Than A Great Childhood - Octavia Hansen
Having a well-adjusted childhood does NOT prepare one for real life. I don't need therapy so I spend a lot of time at the zoo waiting for my friends to get out of theirs (I'm on first name basis with all the animals, helps brush up my Latin). There is nothing and no one to blame for my problems... Submitted 240 days 10 hours ago.

Hello. My Name Is . . . From Shakespeare - Octavia Hansen
I had very creative parents. They were good at naming things. Even the cats had unusual names. My brother and sister have names acceptable in any conversation, though no where near as memorable as mine. My name is not common and does not sound good next to anyone else's. Not that I begrudge my... Submitted 245 days 8 hours ago.

I’m 55 and I’m Not Dead Yet: 40 was the New 30, Now 50 is the New 40, Ergo I'm 35. - Jennifer Stewart
I’m starting a movement called I’m 55 and I’m Not Dead Yet. When I was a child I thought that when I got to be 50 it would feel ancient. It doesn’t, though. In fact, I feel more like 35, only a whole lot wiser than I was at that age. I think. I hope. When I was growing... Submitted 302 days 8 hours ago.

Is It Worth It? Living The Spiritual Life - - Dr. Carla Goddard
Is it worth it? Is living a spiritual life worth it? Really living the talk? Really walking the walk? Is it better to just settle for a that in between place where people don't really know what you are about? At some point, YOU have to decide what YOU want YOUR life to be about. Really about.... Submitted 309 days 9 hours ago.

Are You Living in the Past? - - e
There’s an old saying how a young man has no past so he drives fast cars to catch his future - and an old man has no future so he sits in his rocking chair trying to hold onto his past. This has some truth to it. There comes a time when we get beyond the stage of reliving our past in... Submitted 355 days 21 hours ago.

Thinking Of You - Rosemary King
We used to have a close relationship ... God and I. We would talk for hours about everything and anything. Sharing my most guarded secrets and confiding my most intimate thoughts, He never judged me. He would just listen. We used to spend every day together - and Sundays, those were the days... Submitted 1 year 110 days ago.

Helping Yourself by Helping Others: Altruistic Behavior Makes You Happier! - Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott
Tony Richardson is a pro football full back who made a career out of helping others and displaying altruistic behavior, instead of always highlighting his own accomplishments. For this reason, you've probably never heard of him, but he valued the importance of helping others rather than fame.... Submitted 1 year 127 days ago.

What It REALLY Means to Be "Born Again" - David Robert Ord
Daily Insight from the Story of The Little Prince When the initial spark between two people—whether romantic in nature, a friendship, or the excitement of a business arrangement— wears off and the congeniality of the relationship starts to fade, nothing is going wrong. I know... Submitted 1 year 130 days ago.

Are You Too Busy To Spend Time with Your King? - - Marijo Phelps
When you think about the question posed in the title of this piece it sounds a bit ridiculous, doesn’t it? Most of us would drop everything in our Daytimer to spend time with the King or even with the president (most years). We’d view it as a once in a life time situation and make sure it... Submitted 1 year 136 days ago.

Create For Yourself An Opportunity To Do The Things You Love - - Hilda Cang
Ted Williams, as you all know, has made himself awakened to the world of discovering and recovering his long deep potential resource : his magnetic voice as a Radio Announcer and only not too long earlier, he was still homeless and helpless begging for help at the roadside. Within days, Ted... Submitted 1 year 138 days ago.

How To Take Criticism? - Drunken Mystic
Sometimes I tend to get hurt when somebody criticises me. And sometimes, I try to see if this person really meant to hurt me or wanted me to change for the good. I introspect about what the other person said, and then use my discretion to judge my actions and try to accept my limitations by being... Submitted 1 year 145 days ago.