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Becoming a Writer

Becoming a Writer by: robparnell The urge to write fiction seems God given for some, a learned skill for others. One thing is certain – it requires practice and a particular mindset. But, if you’re a beginner, where do you start? The follo...

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Good Grief

If tears are an indication of how special my relationship with my mother was, I cry with pride! I’ve come to see grief as pain with a purpose. Interestingly enough, as I cared for my mother in my home the last several weeks of her life, much of wha...

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Self Evaluation Procrastinator IQ

Proscrastinator Simplex Vs. Chronic Procrastin-itisAll professional and domestic responsibilities aside, waiting to RSVP at the last minute and finishing a report the night before its due date there are different degrees of procrastination. In gene...

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SWAPPING COFFEE FOR LOTTERY TICKETS

Every morning, when at the barbershop, I walk across the street to the convenience store. I come back with three items – J.B.’s coffee, my coffee and my banana.One morning, as I was waiting in line at the register, the cashier scanned the purchas...

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Every Moment Is Perfect

Every Moment Is PerfectHelaine Iris© 2003“If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans”. —My fatherThis morning I woke up to rain for the sixth day in a row. It’s cold out. It’s the end of May, it’s supposed to be spring. All o...

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What's Your Fortune Quotient

Let's measure your Fortune Quotient today, okay? Reverend Noel McInnis said, "Though I don't always get what I pray for, I do always get what I pray from." What does that mean for us? It means if you are praying or affirming or visualizing ...

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7 Ways To Put Your Life On A Diet

Life is hard enough without piling more and moreexpectations on yourself. It's like trying to diet in achocolate factory! Instead try these 7 ways to help youlighten up, reduce worry, and give yourself a break. You'llcome out on the other s...

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Purifying Gold - Love

Love is a word used in many contexts. It can mean anything from lust, desire or attachment to romantic love or the highest Spiritual Love.The purity of our love can be measured by the happiness it brings us. When we suffer because of our so called «...

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The Decision A True Story

Part Three Of A Series On Psychotherapy Once you have made the decision to find help, be wary of "fast-food solutions," the "McDonalds" type of psychotherapy such as glib call-in radio shows, simplistic magazine articles, or motivational tapes that p...

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Priorities Are You Living Yours

In the Charles Dickens classic, “The Christmas Story”, Scrooge is given the opportunity to examine his life and his priorities before it is too late. Upon being shown his grave by the ghost of Christmas Future, he asks “Spirit, are these instan...

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