The four candles burned slowly. The ambiance was so soft, one could almost hear them talking. The first candle said, “I am peace. The world is full of anger and fighting. Nobody can keep me lit.” Then the flame of peace snuffed out completely. The second candle said, “I am faith. I am no longer indispensable. It doesn’t make sense to stay lit another moment.” Just then a breeze softly blew out Faith’s flame. The third candle said, “I am love. People don’t understand my importance, so they simply put me aside. They even forget to love those nearest Read More
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Deepest Desire
What is your deepest desire? What do you long for at the core of your being? Do you covet a marriage that is solid and makes you happy? To be loved unconditionally? Or finding the job that you love to do that offers a great salary and full benefits? What about good health with the vitality of youth? Do you desire a body that is perfect in shape? What if your loved ones did not have difficulties to battle? Or what if your aging parents didn’t have to suffer or be alone? Do you yearn for a world without crime Read More
Stress Management for Women
A young woman strode with confidence around the room with a raised half-full glass of water while leading and explaining stress management for women. “I have a question,” she said. And everyone just knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, “Half empty or half full?” She fooled them. Instead she asked, “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 8 oz to 20 oz. She nodded. “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it Read More