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I have always had a passion for taking my own thoughts, beliefs, or experiences and putting them down on paper. Since public speaking will always remain a challenge in my life, I will always lean to the pen to channel my emotions and experiences in a way that

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Healthy lunch strategies: 1 of 34
When dieting, a conscious effort is made to eat healthy all day long, but of course we are only human and sometimes we forget to pack a lunch or we forget to purchase the healthier choice of foods and we need to make some quick decisions on how we can make our lunches as healthy as possible.It is important to remember that mo... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Why we should care for our parents: 2 of 45
Caring for our parents when they become unable to take care of themselves would seem like a choice that is easy to make. Afterall, our moms and dads brought us into this world and took care of us, right?I know not everyone had wonderful and loving parents growing up. In all honesty, I'm sure some people would admit to having ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues The environmental-destructive capacity of human beings: 6 of 60
We smoke cigarettes, drive vehicles, manufacture chemicals and dispose of them improperly, we litter, we use too much water, we pollute the oceans, cause oil spills, create viruses/deadly gases in labs, we don't recycle enough.....the list is longer than a little boy's wishlist to Santa Claus. We, as a People, have the capaci... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Healing power: 4 of 33
The power of healing comes from within. The problem with that is most people heal from with-out. If you can grasp this theory, you might be able to understand why many people have trouble with healing. I am more specifically writing about healing the heart and the mind, which could eventually lead to healing a physical ailmen... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Appreciating the little things: 5 of 28
Life can be a better place to live in if we recognize and appreciate all of the 'little things' that surround us on a daily basis. These 'little things' are what most people take for granted because we are more focused on remembering all of the 'bad things' that take place all around us.I have noticed that people take some of... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs How to rebuild trust in a marriage damaged by infidelities: 9 of 46
In order to rebuild trust in a marriage that has been damaged by infidelities, a couple must first decide that they will be able to move on and leave the past behind them once they are able to forgive.This is not an easy task. Once a partner has learned that their spouse has had an affair(s), the anger, betrayal, and pain set... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why society protects "stupid people": 9 of 38
Why does the government protect "stupid people" is the better question in this case. Society = "stupid people" - or haven't you heard?!Society is made up of ignorant, vulnerable, media-craving, non-truth seeking, oblivious, capitalistic, religious-fanatic, inter net-obsessed, fast-food-eating, prejudice, incompetent money-gru... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Losing the negative person in you: 15 of 47
In order to lose the negative person within ourselves we have to figure out our positive aspects and bring them to the surface of our every day lives. Underneath all negativity lies the power of positivity. I don't truly believe that one aspect is able to exist without the other. How we choose to reflect on ourselves and on o... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Should adults stay married regardless of the happiness factor: 14 of 37
When happiness in your marriage gradually fades away, the rest of your life might as well cease to exist. In this life, people are generally in pursuit of two main themes: harmony and happiness. Although a marriage may seem harmonious (convenient, comfortable, safe etc) it doesn't necessarily mean that it is at all happy. Adu... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Why marriage is so hard: 25 of 66
Why is marriage so hard? People who are married ask this question quite often. I think this makes people who haven't been married ask this very same question. Why is marriage so hard? Well, I think the answers to this question could go on forever. Let's start by observing the circumstances of marriage today. People get marrie... More..