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I was adopted at 7 months old by southern parents who were both born before 1920. My parents were the reason for what ever strength I have today. Any wisdom that I have to share comes both from their life experiences and my own. These experiences include:

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization The role of free will and choice amidst life's tragedy: 1 of 23
Here is a story of a child who was born to uneducated and ignorant parents who happened to be drug addicts. The child didn't know why he didn't feel good but he didn't. The child had no choice but to cry, out of instinct. His mother chose not to feed him because she needed money for drugs. This child was abused, sexually assa... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Keys to a successful relationship: 3 of 54
Most of us, at one time or another, have dreamed of being in a perfect relationship and what it would be like. However, it's not easy to turn that dream into a reality. For many of us, that dream seems more like a fantasy. I suspect that is because, for many of us, that dream is a fantasy. The Prince on a white horse or the l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Losing the negative person in you: 6 of 47
The Definition of Life:When we were born, we struggled to make our grand entry into this world and to take our first breath. We struggled to learn our first words and to make our way through school. We struggled through college or Basic Training. We struggle with our relationships and paying our bills. When we get old, we wil... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Help (Other) Defining the difference between true happiness and success: 3 of 17
Supposedly, the reason we want to be successful is because success will make us happy. I believe that when we acheive happiness, we are, then, successful. In my opinion, success is not an automatic result of wealth or power. Consider the following, when striving for the happiness that I believe will make your life a success:S... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Why do we have problems in life: 10 of 47
Why do we have problems in life? Why do we always feel the need to ask why?Why them and not me? Why is it always me? Why do I have to suffer? Why can't that be me? Why is it always one thing after another? Why today? Why not today? Why this and why that? Why? The problem is the question itself. Why ask why, when you can simpl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The concept of justice: 13 of 59
Justice in America is a matter of perspective. What is just to one may not be just to another. In America, we have children who are born with silver spoons in their mouths and grow up in private schools. They get brand new cars for their 16TH and/or 18TH Birthday and go off to college at some prestigious institution. Their pa... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Single after 40: 9 of 39
To be over 40 and still single is a miracle for some and a blessing for others. For some, it is understandable and for some it is unfortunate. It is unfortunate for them and for their would be loved ones. Because this is an article and not a book, I am forced to focus on one. I choose "The Unfortunate"Many of us have been kno... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The challenges of finding work with a bad rep: 2 of 7
One of the biggest tragedies is The Underutilized and Underemployed US Citizen. The year is 2008 and The Constitution says that every man is created equal. We take that to mean that every woman is, as well.Allow me to supply some important background information concerning myself. I happen to be a black, male, in his mid 40's... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mother: 16 of 51
One day; a woman decided to suffer for me! She didn't even know me! Sure, she finally got to know me, but to this day, it amazes me how this woman could love me when I made her so miserable. I made her back hurt and I made her sick to the stomach. One day, I made her scream and call the name of God Almighty; to relieve her of... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Is it better to have a large or small group of friends?: 36 of 92
The question is: Is it better to have a small or a large group of friends? I believe it is nearly impossible to have a large group of friends. I think it is important to first offer my definition of friendship. This is not an official definition, of-course, but I believe you will all agree that it is a long, but acceptable de... More..