THIS IS MY STORY, THIS IS MY SONG

“Old things passed away, all things become new.” – Paul Early this morning in my secret garden, I was thinking of my grandson. What kind of legacy will I leave Kingston, this miraculous grandson, the only one to carry on...

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WISDOM WEDNESDAY – LAUGHTER

Do you want to live longer? Then LAUGH! Laughter heals the body, decreases pain, protects the heart and blood flow, and lowers blood pressure. Do you want to express your amusement and joy? Then LAUGH! Most often, laughter is spontaneous, impulsive, involuntary (yet genuine),...

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THE LAW OF THE SECRET PLACE, THE SECRET GARDEN

In Psalm 8, David wonders about his micro-self and says, “What is humankind that God is mindful of him? He has created us a little lower than the angels… He has put us in charge of His handcrafted world, the...

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IMMUTABLE LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE

No reasonable person can dispute there are immutable, unchanging laws that govern our lives. There is no escape from them.  One such law is the Law of Expectations. In practical terms, we tend to receive what we expect. Expectations set...

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WISDOM IN LAUGHTER

Laughter heals the bodyLaughter reduces angerLaughter elevates hopeLaughter is funLaughter is caught, not taughtLaughter is unique to eachLaughter is contagious Laughter is social happinessLaughter lowers blood pressure Laughter is living lifeLaughter is PMA (+mental attitude)Laughter makes good friendsLaughter promoted wisdom  Three ways...

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TOP 10 CHARACTERISTICS OF BEING WISE, Part 2

Last Wednesday, we discussed 5 characteristics of wisdom seen in wise people. They were: Personal Admission, Personal Commitment, Personal Trained Behavior, Personal Skills, Personal Diligence. This Wednesday, we will discuss the additional five characteristics I delight in seeing in...

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WATCHING PEOPLE WITH WISDOM, Part 2

As I inspire myself to love and good deeds, I realize I need to give more thoughtful attention and continuous care to watching over others. I need to study how I may stir up others to helpful deeds, noble activities, and outbursts...

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WATCHING PEOPLE WITH WISDOM, Part 1

People-watching is fun, entertaining and a valuable source of learning. A wise spiritual and life educator taught his students to master three people-watching skills. WATCH THE PERSON. The face shows peace or tension, kindness or anger, happiness or sadness, energy,...

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FRIDAYS WITH FRED – KINDNESS

Just one act of KINDNESS can change a life forever. It is a type of behavior marked by favorable acts of generosity, consideration, and concern. What might some of these be? One KIND and sincere complimentOne KIND letterOne KIND emailOne KIND...

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MENTORS – A Worthy Coach

“A worthy mentor is one of the most valuable people leaders, parents, coaches, and peoples of all professions can have in navigating through life.” – Jennifer Crowell Ferch The two vital qualifications of a mentor are one who has a proven track record (PTR)...

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