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The Magic of Positive Thinking

Yes, there is magic in positive thinking! In aviation, the word attitude means the angle at which the plane meets the wind, whether the wings are level with the horizon, and whether it is climbing or descending. The pilot who fails to take responsibi...

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Are You a World Class Dreamer

Contemplating the new century, my mind wandered back to the turn of the last century. I thought about some of the great men and women who made a profound impact on society by putting their dreams into action. I think you can observe a lot about the f...

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Postpartum Depression What Women Aren't Telling Their Doctors

What New Mothers May NOT be telling Their DoctorsBy: Robyn B. SurdelRobyn’s Nest ~ The Parenting NetworkPostpartum mood disorders come in many shapes and sizes. Approximately 80% of all women in the United States will experience some form of mood d...

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How do you define happiness

I ran a contest in "Your Daily Dose of Happiness" to see how people define happiness. I was stunned to discover that I am the only person who defines happiness as an extra helping of cheesecake.There were other shockers, too.We know that money can&ap...

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A Call to Men to Live a Strenuous Life!

A Call to Men to Live a Strenuous Life! by: Mark Cole Any man would be justly proud to claim even a portion of what Teddy Roosevelt accomplished in just one of his fields, whether politics, hunting, writing, military, or family. He was an extrao...

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Combat Worrying

We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world Helen Keller We worry about problems, but worry is itself a problem. It inhibits clear thinking, it drains us of energy, it upsets our sleep and our digestion. It can ma...

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I Control the Voltage Not the Amperage

The world/universe cannot, and will not, always give you what you need. There are three ways to react when things are "not right": 1) You can get depressed, sad, bored, angry, and/or fight the world. Such thinking only hurts you or the world, becaus...

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What The Heck Was That All About

Once upon a time, in my youthful and yearning years, my happy self decided to head to Florida in an old pick-up truck. And having craving for early American history, my truck and I went gallivanting around the state seeking out and learning what ever...

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Planner, Organizer, Day - Timer, Agenda - What's the Best Choice?

What type of planner should I buy? The short answer to this question is "the one that works best for you." So you may have to try two or three different ones during the year to see how they work. The long answer is "a planner that accommodates the e...

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Breaking Through Uncertainty - Welcoming Adversity

We all question our ability at times. Uncertainty plagues us. It is even more intense if the ability we are questioning relates to something we have never tried or not succeeded at in the past.Set backs are common, but we rarely welcome them. We are ...

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