The Worldwide Hodgepodge

2007-04-21T14:16:00.000-05:00

7 Ways to Make Yourself Happier in the Next Hour From the Good News Network International web siteWritten by GRETCHEN RUBIN Friday, 06 April 2007You can make yourself happier — and it doesn’t have to be a long-term ambition. You can start right now. In the next hour, check off as many of the following items as possible. Each of these accomplishments will lift your mood, as will the mere fact

Drug Problem In America

2007-04-19T05:05:00.000-05:00

From: Country Stories and PoemsDays ago, someone asked me: ''Why didn't we have a drug problem when we were growing up?''I replied: ''But I did have a drug problem when I was a kid.'' I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to family reunions no matter the weather. I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful. I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents or brought

Mahatma Gandhi - Quotes

2007-04-18T17:32:00.000-05:00

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well. As long as you derive inner help and comfort from anything, keep it. Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Hate the sin, love the

The World's creation

2007-04-15T01:37:00.000-05:00

When creating the world, God decided to grant 2 virtues to each human being.The Swiss were made law abiding and ordered people.The British, persevering and studious.The Japanese, hard workers and patient.The Italians, romantic and cheerfulThe French, elegant and trendy Then, God told the assistant angel:The Americans will be intelligent, good persons and politicians.And

Origin of Gung Ho

2007-04-09T04:41:00.000-05:00

Gung Ho [Gung He] This unofficial motto of the US

Religion vs Spirituality

2007-03-28T17:25:00.000-05:00

This article was written by Sri Chinmoy, philosopher and teacher who emigrated to the U.S. in 1964. Religion is a path to God. Spirituality is also a path to God. However they have differences in approach. The essence of religion: Fear God and obey God.The quintessence of spirituality: Love God and become another God. 1. Past vs Present. Religion tends to take great inspiration from the past. It

Embrace Reality

2007-03-21T15:35:00.000-05:00

Thich Nhat Hanh Embrace RealityWhen you deny the reality of life, you appreciate it less. Meditate on the Buddha's Five Remembrances and rediscover the magic of life just as it is.I am of the nature to grow old.There is no way to escape growing old.I am of the nature to have ill health.There is no way to escape ill health.I am of the nature to die.There is no way to escape death.All that is dear

Not all men

2007-03-21T08:20:00.000-05:00

Happy Life - The 21 commandments

2007-03-18T09:02:00.000-05:00

The text below was included in one of those "Good Luck vs Bad Luck" email chains I received.The message claimed that by doing all 21 commandments AND by sending the message to everyone you know, you'll have the happiest life.I broke the chain, thus being now target of all the universe's bad luck".However, I liked the content. I believe following it is enough to help you be happier.Cheers, KwonONE

The 5 Toughest Questions a Woman Can Ask a Man

2007-02-16T07:49:00.000-05:00

The 5 Toughest Questions a Woman Can Ask a Man The questions are: What are you thinking about? Do you love me? Do I look fat? Do you think she is prettier than me? What would you do if I died? What makes these questions so difficult is that every one is guaranteed to explode into a major argument if the man answers incorrectly (i.e tells the truth). Therefore, as a public service, each

2007-02-14T08:59:00.000-05:00

TEN STEPS TO A HAPPY LIFE Live with Passion This life is not a rehearsal for the real thing; don't just walk through it reading your lines. Get passionately involved with all aspects of your life because it is too precious and special to be treated politely or with indifference. Embrace Change Life is dynamic, constantly changing process. Swimming with the current of change is more fun and takes