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"I decided long ago,
never to walk in anyone's shadow...

If I fail, If I succeed,
at least I did what I believed...

No matter what they take from me, they can't take away my dignity!

Because the Greatest
Love of All
is happening to me.

I found the Greatest
Love of

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Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Being happy in your life: 1 of 83
Own it.The key to being happy is "living," while you're alive. We've all heard the expression, "Get a life." We've heard it as encouragement. We've heard it as a rebuke; however, hearing is not always believing. It may or may not prompt us to set sail towards the endeavor. Everyday, we hear of multi-million dollar lottery win... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues How to tell if your man is cheating on you: 1 of 34
Part I. The ABC's of Sniffing Out A CheatA..........Ask him. Just come out, and plainly put, ask him.B..........Beat it out of him, if nicely asking him doesn't work.C..........Check the numbers on his cell phone, and neurotically call them back.D..........Dig through his belongings, clothing, gym bag for suspicious items.E..... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating: Why it seems all the good men are gone: 1 of 28
Scarcity is an illusion. If it appears that good men are splitsville, it's true... for believers. Some theories stand the test of time, like "What you see is what you get". Attitudes toward abundance impact your capability to experience it. In this way, the example of the glass appearing half full to one, and yet half empty t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should parents teach children how to drink alcohol responsibly or maintain a no-use policy at home?: 1 of 18
Children need boundaries. Children need structure. Children need credible information, and positive examples of responsible behavior, in order to later make good choices. Children DO NOT need experimentation, simply because in this day and age, the risks are too dangerous. First and foremost, it's important to clarify semanti... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Growing up: 6 of 98
Growing up is about butterfly kisses and bear hugs. Befriending Barbie dolls, visiting CandyLand, and adopting Willa Wonka became very worthy endeavors. Then, it rained, and in those thunderous days of adolescence, we changed. With age, responsibilities came, and we abandoned our Ken dolls, board games and Easy Bake Ovens.Gro... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Accepting your body the way it is: 2 of 28
There's nothing special about the number, "8," unless your body takes its shape; then, it becomes pleasingly sexy and significant. Along with my thighs, my hips, too, are wide. My derriere is proportionate to each of them. And they're all doing just fine, each existing exactly the way it is. My lower body is not the only quee... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Protecting yourself from draining friends and acquaintances: 3 of 34
Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries... There's no greater prescription for protecting yourself from draining friends and acquaintances. I know what you're probably saying. Let's start with the old adage, "Easier said than done...". And that may very well be the case, for those accustomed to living their lives as naively open-m... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Women: How to get and keep the man you want: 2 of 21
Be easy, meaning literally, and not sexually speaking. Enjoy your life; so, you don't scrutinize and later attempt to micro-manage his. Assume the responsibility of attending to your own needs, as opposed to personifying a walking, talking "to-do list". Speak easy; in other words, know when to speak and when to put a sock in ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How my husband makes me happy: 2 of 19
He breathes.He turns the lock with the key.He enters the room.He responds, "Hey Baby!" when I answer his phone calls to me.Did I mention, "he breathes"?Love and happiness are such funny things. You see, I was perfectly, completely, deliciously tickled with me, when I met my King. Truth be told, I had already succeeded in maki... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money does not bring happiness: 11 of 99
I'm thinking of how tickled I'd be to have a few more pennies right now. A grand would do wonders for my morale, too. I think money can potentially "really bring happiness," if the lack of it, in the past, has resulted in misery. Along with the title, comes the temptation to romanticize a response and immediately hone in on t... More..