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Saturday, July 6, 2013

GOVERNMENT HELP

By Diane Forrest

After looking at this poster the first thing that came to mind was the events that happened in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and all the many stories that developed from that crisis. I saw several clips where there were many complaints that the government didn’t do enough for them such as their new home they were provided with was not big or fancy enough, their complimentary TV was too small, their clothes were not from the fashion runways, and they were not able to eat steak every night.

I am not opposed to temporary assistance during a specific time frame. Everyone needs help at one time or another. I found myself in tough circumstances at one time during my life. My husband was fired from his job after he suffered his injury, I was let go from my job at the hospital during a downsizing phase, and I had a small child at home. I quickly found another job, but the pay was significantly lower than my previous job. I went to the family assistance center to see about getting some help, but the process was so humiliating, that I quickly left. We made some changes at home, got help from our families and I got a part time job on my days off.

The state welfare program was designed to offer help to those during a 3-year time frame. This system has been abused to the extent that not only do people use it indefinitely; they produce more children to increase their income, and then teach their children how to get government help too.

While riding by our local welfare office I could not believe all the nice new cars that were parked outside. I had read an article about an emergency room Doctor who had a patient wearing expensive clothes, gold chains taking on his iPhone, but expecting free medical treatment through Medicaid. These are the things that infuriate most of us, and the reason why our country is in such bad financial shape.

Every afternoon I go to my father's house and watch Judge Judy with him. In over half of the cases we see one of the participants is receiving government assistance. In on particular case this woman was suing the owner of a business school because she didn’t learn anything. Not only was her education free, paid for by grants, but she wanted that money, which she didn't earn, to be returned to her. Judge Judy told her she didn’t work for her education, that she did, and all other taxpayers did, and she wasn’t going to be paid twice because she failed to learn.

I believe there comes a time in your life when you have to stand on your own two feet (if you are physically able) and take responsibility for your own self, and any offspring you produce. If you can't afford it, you can’t have it!! What are your feelings? Leave us a comment below.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Positive Thinking - 2012 Update

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By Terry Orr

Maintaining a positive thinking can be challenging for the best of us – each morning when I wake up, I am very thankful for another day and looking forward to what it brings.

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This would have been very handy forty-five years ago – Dawn Delvecchio at finerminds writes ‘Positive Thinking for Kids – 3 Great Tips for Teaching’:

1. Speak in Affirmatives

What’s the difference between “I don’t want to go to school” and “I want to stay home today”? Well, you might argue not a lot, and that what we’re talking about here is nothing less than wanting to ‘play hookie’ – whichever way you slice it. And you’d be right, practically speaking. But when it comes to positive thinking, the two statements are worlds apart. Here are a few other examples worth considering …

“I hate it when my homework takes too long,” or “I love it when I finish my homework with more time for fun!”

I don’t want to go out in the cold,” or “I’d like to stay inside and be warm.”

“I don’t like to play with Roger, he’s a jerk!” or “My favorite people to play with are Sam and Eddy and Jenny.”

2. Look on the Bright Side

S**t happens to all of us, but how you look at it – especially in front of kids – can make all the difference in the world. Here’s a great example – Kids spill things. Sometimes what they spill makes a heck of a mess. You’ve got a choice about how to look at it, no matter how much time it’s going to take to clean it up. You could either a). get pissed off, make a scene, shame the kid and then clean it up; b). fume a little bit, bite your tongue and clean it up; or c). think: “it could be worse, it could be a bottle of fish sauce!” Then smile and begin the clean-up.

3. Teach ‘em how to Rampage

Instead of letting kids go off on a rampage of anger or a crying fit; when they’re feeling calm and happy, teach them the appreciation game. You can use crayons, markers, pencils, words, stories or animated miming. Just pick a topic and go off on a rampage, thinking of every single thing you appreciate about that person, place, thing or experience. Make it fun and the kid will learn it for life!

What do you think? Worthwhile finding out in your family? Please let us know.

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The health benefits of positive thinking

According to Mayo Clinic, researchers continue to explore the effects of positive thinking and optimism on health. Health benefits that positive thinking may provide include:

Increased life span;
Lower rates of depression;
Lower levels of distress;
Greater resistance to the common cold;
Better psychological and physical well-being;
Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease; and
Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress.

It's unclear why people who engage in positive thinking experience these health benefits.

There always seems to be someone out there who likes nothing more than to mess up our day – to wipe that smile off out face – but take it in stride, smile and do the best you can in that situation. Or like Jon Bon Jovi says in his song “...Have a nice day.”

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10 Tips to overcome negative thoughts: positive thinking made easy according to tiny Buddha:

Meditate or do yoga
Smile
Surround yourself with positive people
Change the tone of your thoughts from a negative to a positive
Don’t play the victim. You create your life – take responsibility
Help someone
Remember that no one is perfect and let yourself move forward
Sing
List five things that you are grateful right now
Read positive quotes.

One that is missing above is exercising – a lot of folks that I talk with and from books, articles and interviews – exercising helps reduce the stress and puts them into a positive frame of mind.

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Here are several tips on how to think positively from Success Consciousness:

Display a more positive emotional and mental attitude toward yourself, other people and situations.
Refuse to participate in negative inner dialogues. It's just a waste of time and energy.
Don't allow disappointments, difficulties and obstacles affect your moods and state of mind.
Refuse and reject negative thinking. Either replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts, or engage yourself in some activity that will divert your attention from the negative thoughts.
Don't allow what people think and say affect your mind and mood.
Associate with people who bring something of value into your life. Avoid people who sap your energy and enthusiasm. If you can't avoid them, learn how stay detached when you are in their company.
Say positive things about yourself and about other people.
Compliment people when you feel they deserve it.
Have faith in yourself and in your abilities.
Try doing new things or old things in a new way. Doing things differently will help you be more creative and therefore more positive. Go to a different restaurant, eat different food, change the way you dress, start reading a new book or find a new hobby.
Read about people who overcame hardships and succeeded in life. This will help you think more positively.
Set goals no matter how impossible this might seem at the moment and keep yourself busy working on them.
Each goal accomplished, no matter how small it might be, will bring you more confidence, self-esteem and positive thinking.
At least once a day, think and try to come up with more ideas on how to think positively in various situations.
Be careful what mental images you let in into your mind. How you see yourself and your surroundings make a difference to your thinking. It is like watching a video. Eject the old video cassette or CD and insert a new and better one instead.
Analyze your behavior and attitude, and ask yourself why you are repeating the habits or attitudes that you dislike. There is no need to follow old patterns of behavior that you don't like or don't make you any good.
When you learn how to think positively, you gain the key to changing and improving your life.

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So put on that happy face, be thankful for what you have and go out there and enjoy your day.

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References and Links:

http://kisbyto.blogspot.com/2011/09/positive-thinking.html

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/10-tips-to-overcome-negative-thoughts-positive-thinking-made-easy/

http://www.justifiedlions.com/positive-thinking/7-tips-for-daily-positive-thinking-motivation/

http://www.successconsciousness.com/think-positively.htm

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Responsible Pet Owners

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By Akindman,

PET PROMISE

As a pet owner, I promise:

I will never overlook my responsibilities for this living being and recognize that my pet's welfare is totally dependent on me;
I will always provide fresh water and quality food for my pet;
I will socialize my pet via exposure to new people, places and other pets;
I will take pride in my pet's appearance with regular grooming;
I will recognize the necessity of basic training by teaching my pet to reliably sit, stay and come when called;
I will ensure that the proper amount of exercise and mental stimulation appropriate for my pet's age, breed and energy level is provided;
I will ensure that my pet has some form of identification (which may include collar tags, tattoo or microchip ID;
I will adhere to local leash laws;
You can sign the Pet Promise by going to the AKC site and Responsible Pet Owners Days;
It's up to us as responsible pet owners to reach the public and encourage and teach all pet owners on how to ensure happy lives for their pets. We owe our pets the care they deserve and the unconditional love they give to us;
The American Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board has compiled their list for responsible pet ownership which we will include here;
A commitment to the relationship for the life of the pet;
Recognize pet ownership requires an investment of time and money.
Keep only the type and number of pets for which an appropriate safe environment can be provided including proper food, water, shelter, health care and companionship;
Ensure pets are properly identified (tags, microchips, tattoos) and registration information on databases is kept up-to-date;
Adhere to local ordinances including licensing and leash requirements;
Control reproductions through managed breeding - containment, spay/neuter;
Establish and maintain a veterinarian-client-pet relationship;
Provide preventive (vaccinations, parasite control) and therapeutic health care for the life of pets in consultation with and as recommended by the veterinarian;
Socialization and proper training for pets which facilitates their well-being and the well-being of other animals and people;
Prevent pets from negatively impacting other animals, people, and the environment by proper waste control, noise control and not allowing pets to stray or become feral;
Provide exercise and mental stimulation appropriate to the pet's age, breed and health status;
Advance preparation to ensure the pet’s well-being in case of an emergency or disaster including assembling an evacuation kit;
Make an alternative arrangement if caring for the pet is no longer possible; and
Recognize declines in the pet's quality of life and make decisions in consultation with a veterinarian regarding end-of-life care (palliative care, hospice, euthanasia).