The bible describes it as "the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen" (Hebrews 11.1)
Alcoholics Anonymous describes it as - Forsaking All I Trust Him
Napoleon Hill of Think & Grow Rich describes it as "a state of MIND which may be induced or created by affirmation or repeated instructions to the subconscious mind"
It is as the saying goes my friend "You can PRETEND to be anyone and anything you want to be on the internet". I only had one person have the guts to say to me to my face what he did on the internet - I broke his jaw in two places - but I admire him for beinng real about it.
First, I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I DEMAND of myself persistent, continuous action towards its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action.
Second, I realize the dominating thoughts of my mind will eventually reproduce themselves in outward, physical action, and gradually transform themselves into physical reality, there - fore, I will concentrate my thoughts for thirty minutes daily, upon the task of thinking of the person I intend to become, thereby creating in my mind a clear mental picture of that person.
Third, I know through the principle of auto-suggestion, any desire that I persistently hold in my mind will eventually seek expression through some practical means of attaining the object back of it, therefore, I will devote ten minutes daily to demanding of myself the development of SELF-CONFIDENCE.
Fourth, I have clearly written down a description of my DEFINITE CHIEF AIM in life, and I will never stop trying until I shall have developed sufficient self-confidence for its attainment.
Fifth, I fully realize no wealth or position can long endure, unless built upon truth and justice, therefore, I will engage in no transaction which does not benefit all whom it affects. I will succeed by attract to myself the forces I wish to use, and the cooperation of other people. I will induce others to serve me, because of my willingness to serve others. I will eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness and cynicism, by developing love for all humanity, because I know a negative attitude toward others can never bring me success. I will cause others to believe in me, because I will believe in them, and in myself.
I will type my name to this formula, commit it to memory, and repeat it out loud once a day, with full FAITH that it will gradually influence my THOUGHTS and ACTIONS so that I will become a self-reliant, and successful person.
If you are in the legal field, the topic here is not whether they deserve it or not. It is why does the government give these people raises in one area only to take it away in another area? These people live on little enough as it is. I do not see how the Government sees giving them a cost of living raise in their monthly checks and taking that raise back in their foodstamps as helping them raise their standard of living?
Oops! I best shut up or people might actually think I am intelligent on here
We are talking about a severely physically disabled person here. I'm sure if he could "make a few bucks under the table" that he would not be considered disabled
Our Government never ceases to amaze me. I got a disabled friend on SSI & SSD. He gets food stamps too. Every year he gets a small cost of living raise on his checks, and everytime he does his food stamp amount goes down the equivalent of his raise. Make sense out of that out for me please? Why give him a raise in one way and then take it back from him in other ways? How is he supposed to ever get ahead when everything stays the same for him in one way or another?
For me it is the finality of it. It is a real sobering thought to realize something is over and there is not going back. Especially if you have done nothing wrong to deserve it and you still have feelings for that person. Some things just weren't meant to be
It has been a pleasant evening. You all are some wonderful people. I feel blessed knowing you. Z-man - you're in my thoughts and prayers bud. Goodnight all and God Bless
I don't care what mountain I would have to climb - somehow, someway, I would find a way to me and that special someone to be together. I am just like that. I don't quit, I don't give up and I don't go away.
In the meantime I would do what I could to bridge the distance between us with love and communication.
My grandpa once told me "If all the dogs were healthy and all the men and women were faithful that country music would never have anything to sing about"
Yes, I am really talking about tuna fish here. I thought I posted it in a way that clearly reflected that. If not, forgive my ignorant use of the english language
I have a whole community of advice and voices to turn to on just about anything I desire. A.A. is an undergound of wealth, wisdom and knowlege, as the beloved Big Book states - "We are not a "glum" lot"
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For The Super Intelligent Minds Of CS
You are in a room. It is completely sealed off. It is sound proof. No doors, no windows, and all you have is a mirror. How do you get out?