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Technorati tags: NAME OF TAG , NAME OF TAG , NAME OF TAG , NAME OF TAG So... It has been a while, since 2010 that I have not been here and posted something new... Not sure if this is even going to work

Turning Your Pain into Purpose Cindi McMenamin Author, Women on the Edge Email thisPrint thisDiscuss thisShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on DeliciousShare on DiggShare on StumbleUponmoreIs God withholding something from your life? If so, it could be that He is preparing you for ministry - a ministry that will turn the bitter areas of your life into a blessing. That's how it worked with Nicole. Nicole couldn't imagine her life being complete without a husband. read on...

Traditional Irish Blessing - E-Water

Anarchist Priest: Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom "Jesus did not say, ‘I, if I be lifted up, will draw some. Jesus said, I, if I be lifted up, will draw all. All, all, all. All black, white, yellow, rich, poor, clever, not-so-clever, beautiful, not-so-beautiful. It’s one of the most radical things. All, all, all belong: gay, lesbian, so-called straight, all. All are meant to be held in this incredible embrace that will not let us go." Bishop Desmond Tutu posted by humble servant @ 12:46 PM 3 comments links to this

Distracted By ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? January 25, 2007 Many adults with ADHD may not even be aware that they have the condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Some common symptoms are having trouble getting organized, sticking to a job, and keeping appointments on time. Even though most cases of ADHD begin in childhood, between 30% and 70% of children who have it will continue to have symptoms as adults. Frequent hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsive behavior are some very classic signs. It's important to get a professional diagnosis of ADHD. If you are occasionally distracted or forgetful does not mean you have ADHD.

How Much is Enough In December 2006, I participated in an interesting workshop called “Beyond Schumacher: alternatives approaches to economics and sustainability perspectives for the 21st century” in Northeast of Thailand. This seminar was aimed at bringing together theories of sustainable development, and lessons learned from lived experiences in juggling social, environmental and economic priorities. It was organized by Ales Kauffman, a sustainable development practitioner and former graduate of the Bath School of Management, Responsibility and Business Practice MSc. My friends and colleagues working together in training and human resources development in Sri Lanka, Ineke Pitts, Mihirini De Zoysa and Robert Vanderwall developed an interactive inquiry session based on World Café called How Much is Enough ? Posing questions such as How Much is Enough ? we encouraged a lively and challenging debate, and crafted a premise for inquiry into self and the future of our planet and our specie...

I hate my fucking depression. It is getting the best out of me. I do not really care for more meds...I wish it would go away. There really is no reason for me to be depressed... I guess my quemical imbalance is for real.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE INSTRUCTIONS F O R L I F E 1 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. 3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions. 4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. 5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly. 6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. 7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. 8. Spend some time alone every day. 9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values. 10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. 11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time. 12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life. 13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don'...

Depression, bipolar support group forms Thursday, January 25, 2007 9:18 AM CST By ASHLEY GARDNER Texarkana Gazette People who suffer from depression or bipolar disorder have more support available to them thanks to the newly-formed Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Texarkana. “There really isn’t a whole lot here in East Texas once you get outside of Dallas that is peer-support based, which in my opinion is most effective,” said Martin Morones, who helped form the local support group. Morones said mental illness still has a stigma attached that may prevent people from seeking support. He’s trying to change that. “The stigma behind it is what I think people shun away from,” Morones said. He hopes in time to see DBSA-Texarkana turn into a thriving support system in the community. “We are starting with a support group and we’ll see what happens from there. It could branch out into a lot of different things, but this is just the basic foundation,” Morones said. The local support gro...

I just finished watching WTBDWK Down The Rabbit Hole... My words would not be enough to describe the incredible paradigm these movies present to the viewer... Without much ado here is link(s) to the movie's synopsis and web page(s) http://www.whatthebleep.com/synopsis/ They will blow your mind! For Real!

It has been a long time since I have posted anything original here...I don't see how other people can post paragraph after paragraph and spew what they do in a short period of time...Must be the speed of typing that is at stake here... I only type at half of the average speed most "normal" typing folks type at... Anyway, Been charting my moods religiously now for a few months and my chart looks like the stock market charts...LOL up and down... I've got writer's cramps already, so I will conclude this mini post by saying that my life has been going exactly the way it is supposed to be going...Everything is in Divine Order. Thank God for allowing me the opportunity to be alive and relativelly well one more day. Hope if you come accross this humble post it finds you well and enjoying life to the best of your ability... As Robin Williams says...Carpe Diem.

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LIFE CAN BE TOUGH ONE. Recently, when I went to McDonald's I saw on the menu that you could have an order of 6, 9 or 12 Chicken McNuggets. I asked for a half dozen nuggets. "We don't have half dozen nuggets," said the teenager at the counter. "You don't?" I replied. "We only have six, nine, or twelve," was the reply. "So I can't order half dozen nuggets, but I can order six?" "That's right." So I shook my head and ordered six McNuggets TWO. I was checking out at the local Wal-Mart with just a few items and the lady behind me put her things on the belt close to mine. I picked up one of those "dividers" that they keep by the cash register and placed it between our things so they wouldn't get mixed. After the girl had scanned all of my items, she picked up the "divider," looking it all over for the bar code so she could scan it. Not finding the bar code she said to me, "Do you know how much ...

In an ideal world, individuals who are truly disabled would find quick access to disability benefits and medical care. Unfortunately, the disability benefit system as it is currently administered by the social security administration does not operate in this fashion. Most social security disability and ssi disability claims will be denied at the initial claim level. And most ssd and ssi claimants will need to pursue their claim at least as far as the ALJ hearing level. Having said that, though, you can, nevertheless, increase the chances of winning a social security disability or ssi benefit claim by doing the following: By finding out if your personal physician will support your disability case and, if so, by having your doctor complete a detailed statement as to why you are disabled and unable to work. By submitting copies of your medical records (including the most recent updates) when you apply and each time you appeal. By cooperating fully with the Disability Examiner working on y...

Have your treating physician complete an RFC form on your behalf. RFC stands for residual functional capacity. RFC forms are used by DDS examiners (each examiner must have their unit physician or psychologist complete the appropriate physical or mental RFC form before a claimant's case can be closed) and carry great weight, particularly at hearings held by Administrative Law Judges. To learn more about RFC forms, click the "Disability Definitions" tab on the menu below and from that page read the definition titled "residual functional capacity form, or rfc". http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/more-ssa-advice.html

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