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We, humans, were given a remarkable gift of unique intelligence. Perhaps, rather than using this gift to exploit all things in our environment, the gift was intended to equip us to be guardians of our planet’s resources and inhabitants.

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No matter how bad things might be or feel, it could be worse. For example, our universe could be sucked into a black hole.

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If the All Mighty intended for humans to procreate like rabbits, why did the All Mighty: Put an expiration date on eggs? Create menopause? Create menstruation, making women around the world desire to not have children out of spite? Make it difficult to get and stay pregnant? Span gestation over 9 months? Make giving birth [...]

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Rituals create a false sense of control. But, sometimes that’s all that’s necessary to maintain control over one’s corrupting emotions.

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It cannot be good nor righteous to yearn for the destruction of humanity. When Doomsday Isn’t, Believers Struggle to Cope (LiveScience.com)

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Living every day as though it is your last deprives you of your future.

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When parents have children, they have an important decision to make. With children, the parents created a new family. The parents must then decide which to prioritize more – the families into which the parents were born, or the family the parents created. This is a genuine decision as, rather than being objective, some parents [...]

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An eye for an eye levels you to the victimizer’s plane. Is the emotional satisfaction worth assuming the victimizer’s mantle?

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Another take-away from the crisis of Japan is having the grace to put the welfare of one’s family and community before one’s self when a difference can be made. The tradition of sacrificing oneself for the good of the group is deeply ingrained within the Japanese culture. As such, it is not surprising to those familiar with [...]

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Only fools assume the meek will remain so while they inherit the earth.

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CNN (KHOU) Video: Some seniors alone for the holidays You can make a difference by reaching out to one person in need. KHOU Video: Houstonians step up, help senior citizens in need Best wishes to you and your family during this holiday season!

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Due to the importance of this day to millions of families and friends, we’re issuing links to previous posts focusing on enriching your experience with loved ones.  Be IN The Picture Share Your Experiences, Educate Others Children Are Our Future Forsaking 2/3 For 1/3? Tell Them You Love Them Don’t Let A Fight Get In Your [...]

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Following is a list of recently “discovered” or identified species thought to be fighting extinction. Saola or “Asian Unicorn“     “Flying Fox” Fruit Bat (data deficient) Hebridean Killer Whales      Electrolux Addisoni or “Electrolux Ray“     Kihansi Spray Toad             Pinocchio Frog              Anderson’s Salamander Unconfirmed New Species of Giant (Maroon-Thighed) Elephant Shrew For additional species, see ASU’s Lists of interesting new species and Thinking Shift Species [...]

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Crazymakers (CMs) are narcissistic people who can turn any mundane non-item into a mega-issue. They subsist on drama. Following are common traits. Nothing is ever the CM’s fault. Someone else is always the source of trouble experienced by the CM. CMs do not acknowledge their errors. CMs respond to situations with excessive drama or flare. CMs project their actions [...]

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Please, tell us why or why not.

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Who do you most aspire to be like? What is it about those people that you aspire to emulate? Most likely, you’ll find that it’s not because of a position they held, but, the contributions they made to their family, community and society that you value. Are you striving to emulate their actions, or the positions [...]

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