" The Principle's of Life " Quotes, Metaphores & Advice "
By: Jerry L. Woodland
Hi! This is Jerry!
You've stumbled upon my personal blog. Below is a book I wrote a few years ago, to help those in need of guidance. It's a collection of knowledge and an understanding, of thing's we all go through on a daily basis.
While contemplating on the problems within the world today! I decided to share some of the principle's that were instrumental in guiding me through some of my earlier years! Thinking, perhaps they'll help someone else, who may be struggling with drastic decisions, or curious and confused, of what to expect and be aware of, when dealing with those of a nefarious nature! Sometimes we feel as not to be so censorious and attentive to the characteristic's of others, but never-the-less! We must be realistic, and call it for what it is. There's 90 principle's total; You will agree with some, and with others, you might even disagree; I only ask that you keep an open mind! And feel free to debate and discuss them in detail with your love ones. So sit back, relax and get ready for a selfhelp, common sence approach, to lifes daily odstacles!
Let's get started!
1. A quote by Groucho Marx states:
One way to tell if a man is honest, is to ask him! And if he says yes! Then he must be crooked!
In other words:
Anything that seems too good to be true, usually is; generally, there's a hiden deceptive motive involved.
Some folks can look you in the eyes, smile and lie at the same time and never waiver; If you're ever propositioned, before you accept, ask yourself one question; If it's free to everyone! How in the world, are they making a profit? Therein, lies the key to their deception.
A good product, doesn't need to be sold, once it's introduced, it sell's itself!
2. A fool and his money, is soon parted:
Some people will be your friend, so long as your money last, and things are plentiful.
But You Should Notice!
How they only call or come around, when they need something from you; But after your money is gone, and things are no longer plentiful, they'll drop you, like a bad habbit.
" He's been dropped! Like a bad habbit "
This is the time, when you'll learn, who your true friends are.
3. There's good and evil people in the world right? ... I mean! Let's be real; Good people do good deeds because they enjoy the sensation you feel, when you help those that are in need. Then again, there are people who do bad deeds, simply for the sheer fact that ... they can. Therefore you should beware of those who will befriend you, merely to gain closeness and decieve you, or people who will tell you it's OK, Don't sweat it friend ... It's cool; or mayby! That's right pal; When in fact, it's not OK, It's never been cool, and deep down in your heart, you know it's wrong. There are causes and effects that follow every issue, good and bad, and you can be sure that, there will be consequences for your actions.
You know that person, thats always hanging around? They never want anything, but whenever you look up, there they are?
That's your true friend!Don't want anything from you! They merely desire, to be near you!
4. Knowing you to be a good natured person! Some people will try to take advantage of this!
They'll ask for your help! knowing, you're eager to help others.
Then once the ordeal has passed! They'll say!
You didn't help me at all! or, really, you were of no benefit to me,
You should reply! My intentions were only to be of help; and leave it at that.
Once you realize, this is the kind of character they are, and should they ever require your help again, {And they will!} What goes around, comes around!
You can draw upon this experience and say! I'm sorry: But I remember, that which was said the last time!
Therefore, I prefer not to get involved! Should they persist! Stand firm and repeat your reply! I prefer, not to get involved.
5. Learn to suspend your judgement until you grasp the entire situation; and judge not in haste; if things should reverse, your judgement, could very well be your fate.
6. Always try to keep an open mind about everything; this can be very dificult, if you've already made up your mind.
7. That inwhich you profess to be weekness and rhetoric, may very well be kindness and compassion.
8. You should always think things through before acting, providing the time available to you.
" He's thinking it through first "
9.Some people choose to alienate all those around them, and never consider the feelings of others!
Many have a difficult time getting along with eachother, and are unsure of whether It's them or their companion, who's placing a strain on their relationship. A good way to tell, is to notice your feelings and reactions to the things you say and do, when you're all alone, and there's no one there but you. Do you feel bored with yourself? If you do, then that's probably an Issue you need to address. Remember all those hateful things you said? Now! Flip the script! How would you feel, If your companion had said that to you? Don't look to someone else to fix your character; That's your job; Learn to be comfortable with yourself, and consider the feelings of others, Because! Once it becomes apparent, that you only consider yourself, everyone within your life and everything around you, begins to fade, out of your life!
The moral of this principle is! Don't be selfish, consider others.
10. Metaphorically speaking! Try to avoid the burning of bridges between friends! You may have to travel that way again someday!
My friend! You can't go back! You've burned The bridge back! remember?
11. Always keep your friends and loved ones close, and keep your enemies even closer, while keeping your distance, as to be aware of any dangers or deceptions they may attempt;
Although It's best to avoid the creation of enemies altogether.
12. A bird in the hand, beats two in the bush!
Meaning:
A definate one is often better than a possible two;
In other words:
A sure thing is often best; don't be greedy, it just might cost you everything.
" A bird in the hand, beats two in the bush! "
13. In most cases, the apple never falls far from the tree, and always finds itself emulating it's predecessor.
Often, we're distracted by interest of Infatuation and sexual conotation; Mostly they prevent us from seeing things, as they really are; But there are simularities between them, even though you may not see it!
Try viewing things from afar, as someone with no interest would.
14. If the only guidance and example available, to patern your character after, happens to be one of a negative consciousness! Then it's almost certain, that you are destined to walk in their shoes.
Meaning:
If they're rude and selfish! Then chances are, you'll be rude and selfish as well, and the sad thing is, you may not even realize it; Whenever you're requesting the assistance of someone else, it's customary to say please; And should they agree to help you, it's also customary to say thank you, before and after.
This character flaw is inevitable; Unless they take a real hard look at their attitude and make a change!
Chances are this will never happen, because People practically never fix, that they believe not to be broken.
Most believe, If it's not broken, why fix it! Even though it's very clear, that there's room for an attitude adjustment!
If you're contemplating on how you should proceed, before you do, ask yourself two questions:
1. How would it make me feel to be treated in this manner?
And
2. What gives me the right to treat anyone this way?
15. Another quote by Groucho Marx states:
He may look like an idiot; he may even talk like an idiot! But don't let that fool you, he really is an idiot.
In other words:
Sometime's it's better if you just listen, and not speak; No one will know you're an idiot, until you start talking; The minute you start talking, most folk's will say to them-selves! Oh my god, she's a babbling idiot.
16. You can gain control of the situation, provided you keep calm and relax! Now quickly assess the current situation; make a quick mental assessment regarding the course of action you'll take, then respond; you could very well find, that no responce, is your most logical course of action.
17. Here's a good mental practice: Whenever there's a non threatening obstacle before you, and you've made your decision as to what course of action you'll take, just before you act, " Stop ", and take 10 second's more to weigh your options again; there is always, a better way.
18. The mind is a very powerful muscle, you should learn to exercise it! often.
" A mind is a terrible thing to waste! "
19. Never lie to yourself, To thine ownself be true! Quoting the poet & philosopher, William Shakespeare.
20. Always try to do the right things, this opens the flow of positivity around you, manifesting itself into peace, happiness and prosperity in your life! Should you doubt this! Consider the alternative.
21. Whenever the mind is in a state of relaxation, is when you'll have some of your best idea's, and whenever you have a good idea write it down at that very moment, to preserve it's every detail and as not to forget it!
If it's 3 O'Clock in the morning, and you're in bed, get up and write it down.
22. Once you've started a project, be sure to follow through and finish it, this is the first lesson to your sucess.
" Finish it! "
23. When a project you've started motivates and excites you, be careful not to allow anyone to discourage you.
24. Think of the mind as a computer, and negativity as a magnet! Therefore, negativity can cause severe magnetic reactions yes? Try as best you can to remain optimistic, and refrain from being pesimistic! the glass should always be half full, rather than half empty.
25. Often we see enormous fault in others, but see none in ourselves; for a moment put yourself in their shoes! Then ask yourself, What would I do, if I were in the same situation? ' You might find that your actions, might not have been so different from theirs.
26. You should never judge a book by it's cover.
In other words:
Someone's outer appearance, seldom attest to their true person; the content's of his or her character, gives better insight.
27. You should consider yourself very lucky, if you have one true and loyal friend, but if you have two, then consider yourself blessed.
28.Remember the expression, curiosity killed the cat?
Well! You should always say no to drug's, drink and drug combinations, and never come back and continue drinking a beverage that has been left unattended; It might be drugged; Chances are, it is!
Drug's that are highly addictive, such as heroin, rock co-cain, crystal meth, and strong alcoholic drinking, will ride you for your entire life!
They make you feel is if you're almost Invincible, and that you're smarter than the adverage bear; When in fact, you're the dumbest bear in the wood's.
The only way to break free, is for you to hit rock bottom and lose everything; family, friends, all of your worldly posessions; Then start over from scratch.
Drug's with minor addiction such as marijuana, blotted acid and light alcoholic drinking, will at the very Least, strip you of your inhibitions!
Meaning:
All the thing's you normally wouldn't do, nor would you accept it, were you in a sober state of mind; Become fare game for you, while you're under the influence of them!
" On the left is the scan of a normal brain! On the right is the scan of a brain on Illegal drugs "
Always remain mindful! Don't take it, don't use it, don't smell it, don't sell it, don't drink it, just sink it; And if you're ever asked to participate in any way, simply say, no thank you.
29. Some of the hardest battles you'll ever have to face, is battling your own fears; and believe it or not, we all have fears!
It is a true tragedy, to live ones life in fear! Scared of this, afraid of that!
My friend! If fear stands between you and happiness, then to attain your happiness, you must go through it and conquer this fear! It will, take a lot of courage.
30. Should you ever find yourself in an unsafe or unfarmiliar surroundings, remembering these three rules, just might get you through it safely:
First: As you cautiously make your way, towards the nearest and safest exit, don't speak to anyone unless you're spoken to, and if it's not respectful, keep moving and still don't speak.
Second: If conversing with others, never offer more than what's necessary to make your point.
And Third: Please! Try to avoid looking so nervous and scared.
31. Always try to love, eat and live with lot's of style, and anyone that knows you will become convinced, that life with you shall never be boring, but full of life, Interesting and stylish.
32. Always try to help those less fortunate than yourself; and it serves no purpose to ridicule others; because I am! My brother and sister's keeper!
The proper thinking is that you remain aware, that it could've very well been you.
33. Constantly complaining of that you don't have, rather than being thankful for that in which you do, tend's to shift your focus towards the negitive.
Bare in mind, that however bad you may think you have it, there are a million other people who have it far worst; some who even focus on solutions.
34. Lets say you've met someone, and the two of you have become very close.
They haven't attempted to wrong you, nor have they leaped at an opportunity to decieve or betray you in any way.
Instead: They've been there to walk with you through all the troubled times; often they've came to your defence, and they are willing to share the good and bad times with you; It's very likely, that this is the begining of a beautiful friendship, and you should grasp at the opportunity, to bond with this person, as soon as possible; More than likely, this is someone who will eat, sleep, fight, cry, love and die with you! And they'll never harm you!
35. There's something we can learn from every situation, {the good and the bad}, the good teaches us how we want to be, and set's a good example for us!
On the other hand: the bad teaches us, how we should not be, and set's an example for us also.
Even if you have experienced or are familiar with the situation, you should learn something, because things will never happen the same way twice. So from every situation, you should extrapolate the good characteristic's, and take heed of the bad.
36. Those who constantly speak with foul language, are merely shielding themselves from lack of a higher vocabulary! Or perhaps their just bitter because of circumstances, (Usually their own), or they're afraid of how they might appear to their peers, if they were to vocalize the extent of their vocabulary.
37. It's often said that people within glass houses, should not throw stones:
Therefore, you should try hard to resist the urge to make things difficult for someone else; Remember! What goes around come's around.
In other word's:
Today the option is yours; but tomorrow, it may be their's.
38. As we experience life's glorious changes, we must realize that experience is our best teacher; and change is a certainty.
39. Make a commitment with yourself!
I will not allow peer pressure to alter my true character, every action and decision, will be my own, I shall really try hard, to do the right thing's, and be a strong and important person in life; Then as tribulations and adversities come and go; I'll remember to keep my character, as strong as steel.
40. Many negative behavior's, bad habbits, personality trait's and Negative characteristic's, are very hard to rid yourself of, once allowed into your heart! Negativity such as rudeness, selfishness, greed, anger, revenge, hatred and prejudice! As soon as you allow them inside, they simply make themselves at home and take control! And it can seem almost impossible, to rid yourself of them.
They're also distractions!
For Example, They Can distract you from your career intrest! Friendships that require your immediate attention! Or perhaps, the rent! Don't get evicted, because you were too busy being distracted by anger and bitterness!
41. Life can be a wonderful adventure, if you know who you really are.
Meaning:
How far you'll allow things to go, before you'll get involved; The things you will and will not do; Those things inwhich you stand for; What you want to be in life; Your strategy, of how you plan to accomplish your long and short term goals.
Some people, spend an entire life time and never get to know who they really are.
Ponder this my good man, or woman:
If you don't know who you are! How can you love yourself! And if you don't love yourself! How, can you expect someone else to love you.
While you're young, sometimes it can seem that you have all the time in the world.
But if you look up and thirty years have elapsed, and you've made no attempts to understand these things; You look around and forty years have gone by just like that, or you look back to reminisce, fifty years have passed; You say to yourself! It seems like it was just yesterday, when I was barely knee high to a grasshopper; If you think that finding employment is difficult now, just wait until you get to be fifty years old, and unemployed; That's when you realize, that you don't have any money saved up for emergenies {And there will be}, or for when you decide that continuing to work is not within your best Interest, so you retire!
The moral of this principle is: If you get to be fifty years of age, and you don't have at least fifty thousand dollars saved, it pains me to say this but;
My Friend! ... You're in trouble!
42. Never forget the past, or where you come from:
Those who forget the past! are bound to repeat it; And those who forget, where they come from! tend to lose perspective of who they really are.
43. It's stated that the average person, uses only 10% of their mentality!
To excell at something, can open regions of the mind never before explored, and always render's excellance.
Though reward, wealth and stability, may be slow or non-existant!
You should bare in mind, that brilliance, has it's own rewards.
44. It's only natural, to make mistakes in life! But to actually learn from our mistakes; Gives meaning, that we've learned a valuable lesson.
45. One of the most important obstacal's to overcome, is our justification to give up. If there's something you want very badly, so badly, until it registers at the very core of your being? Go for it with everything you've got.
If people say you're waisting your time! don't give up. If they try to discourage you! don't give up.
If you're overcome with a dibilitating illness, and you have hopes of one day overcoming it? Keep hope alive, and never! never give up.
46. Constantly complimenting someone, on how handsome or pretty they are; tends to give the impression, that the extent of your attraction, is merely for what you can see physically, and that you're shallow, superfiscial, and someone who can be manipulated or taken advantage of.
Especially, if they look you in the eyes, and find that yours are focused on other areas of interest.
Beauty is within the eye of the beholder, and is only skin deep; Whenever offering a compliment, remember! once is enough.
47. Many college's and institution's of higher learning, strive to teach and mold you into a good employee, rather than an entrepreneurial person.
When choosing your avenue of career! May I suggest, that you choose a career, that allows you to teach yourself more of its inner workings after graduation; a career which yeilds you financial freedom!
Quiet being kept! a career in which you enjoy doing so much, until you would probably do it for free.
48. To say one thing, then do another! lends a rather confusing view!
It gives more credibility! if you say what you mean, and mean what you say!
Here's an example:, If only you could be more like sandy, she's so receptive. Know what I mean?
49. Many people, aspire to achieve intellectuality and mental depthness! Some go to college! some confer and debate with great scholars. Which is acceptable, in any case. But for some people, these avenue's are not accessible! they can't afford it, no transportation, child care problems, etcetera, etcetera.
So they take the shortcut to intellectuality and mental depthness! It is to attack that which has intellectual properties, Such as playing chess; If you want to learn, but you believe the mental stress would be too rigorous? Take a chance, and immerse yourself into it, you might find that you're a natural!
If you would like to become very astute with computers, then engulf yourself into its every aspect; you might learn that the knowledge of working with computers, come to you as easily as talking.
50. It's been well documented for some women to have become pregnant, well after sixty {60} years of age. However! For most women the deadline to become pregnant is between the age's of thirty five {35} and forty {40}; Which is the time when menopause is likely to set in; and once that happens, it's almost Impossible for a woman to get pregnant; And as a woman get's older, towards forty years of age {40}, for her, becoming pregnant get's harder. Menopause will not announce when It's coming, it may come in your forties {40's}, and, it may come in your fifties {50's}; But know this! It is coming. Therefore! If you intentionally avoid the simple miracles of life {Such As Starting A Family With Someone Who Truly Adores You}, for materialistic things!
Take heed of this warning:
Once you accumulate these materialistic things, there is no guarantee, the miracle, will still exist.
Any man that says, he doesn't want a little girl that looks exactly like his queen; or that she doesn't want a son who looks exactly like her king, to remind her daily, of why she needs to bring it on home, is not being totally truthful; But then again, that's just me.
51.To be bitter and hateful towards others is to expose the hatred and bitterness planted deep within you to those who would call you friend! They merely say to themselves, this could very well be me!
Ponder this! It doesn't matter how pretty you are, if you're bitter and hateful! Thats all I see! Someday, you'll look back on these times with regret!
So please! Don't be bitter and hateful! You may think it's hidden! But your friends can all see it.
52. Usually, when someone is jealous of something you have, and they want it so badly, until they take it without your permition, or just out right steal it!
Often, because of misguided friendship! You never notice, nor do you miss it! Until you realize, it's missing! At that point, it's usually too late.
53. It's a good practice, not to borrow or lend any money, that you consider important!
Except in the event of an emergency, to those whom you consider special.
But god blessed the child, that has it's own.
In other words:
There's nothing wrong with having someone there to borrow from when things fall short; But being self sustaining, and independent; yeilds far greater rewards! Remember this! when you feel the urge to borrow constantly.
54. A sure way to becoming positive and wise, is to strive for positivity and to keep an open mind! To do otherwise, would be a detriment to your mentality.
55. People who seem to go to the extreme, to convince you of their intelligence and moral etiquette, claiming to be your friend! Yet they take advantage of you whenever they're presented with the opportunity, have very poor or no integrity! This fraudulent persona is merely to persuade you, to ease up or totally let down your guard! This is not a true friend; and it's imperative, that you cease communications with this indivisual, and sever all ties immediately.
56. It's often stated! the right hand, didn't know what the left hand was doing.
Meaning:
That you, or someone within your inner circle, was not thinking and acting along the same terms.
57. Lying and cheating through life, is like holding a bucket of water with a slight drip! Once it's empty, you will truely be alone! One of the hardest things to do, is to regain someone's trust!
In other words!
Once you've lied to, and cheated all the people within your world! Now you're free to experience, the true essence of loneliness! It's far more rewarding, to maintain your honor; Than it is, to become a liar and a cheat.
58. Set principles to live by, (Make a list of do's, don'ts, will's and things you won't do), never break them, for nothing or no one, no matter what.
To break your own principles, is to betray yourself; It will surely be seen as weekness, among friends and foe alike.
59. When someone states that, you're robbing peter to pay paul! Their saying; you're taking money you've promised someone else, to pay another debt.
60. Try as best you can to maintain your dignity, and respect yourself! If you don't respect yourself, how can you expect others to respect you?
61. The love and support of family is very beautiful! And there are those who have the love and support of their family! Yet instead, they choose bitterness! Bare in mind! The world does not owe us a living! and we must remain mindful, that we are responsible for our own actions.
62. Whatever happens! Consider It all a part of life! Things may not have turned out the way you preferred today! But theres always tomorrow.
63. Those proclaiming their intelligence, rambling! Madam! I deserve your respect! Because i'm intelligent, i am, for all purposes! a thinker! Rather! A true thinker will never declare their intelligence! The intelligence shows, within their actions.
64. Although we've stood side by side for whatever came our way! And declared our friendship and loyalty!
You should know this! If anyone Should ever come between us, causing us to break our bond! Then my belief is that we were never really loyal friends.
65. Everyone wishes to be successful in their endevors, and rise from the bottom to the top as quickly as possible!
But heed this warning!
You should be very careful of the people you step on durring your rise to the top! They're the same folks you'll see, on your way back down! And in most cases, whatever goes up, eventually comes down.
66. A friendship or a relationship, dependant upon the thing's you can do for them! Is not a true friendship, nor a relationship! Rather, they view you as a tool! To be used when needed; like plyers to a nut! And in this sceenario! Guess who's the nut.
67. Once in a while, stop, smell the roses, recognize and tell those you love, how you really feel about them! Because so often, we never realize what it is we have! until it's gone for good!
68.Sometimes! It's better to stand firm and deal with our adversities, rather than attempting to escape them! It's never a good thing, to run towards something, while running away from something else! Emotional conflicts always follow you! And besides, wherever you go, there you are!
However:
Placing yourself back within the midst of those who are highly disfunctional, can be considered as self torturous. But sometimes it's better if you just face it. Be strong, Don't run away, Stand firm and deal with it, thing's will change, that you can be sure of.
69. In an attempt of not becoming predictable! Never answer the phone on the first ring! Never say, i'll be right over! Never belittle yourself! And never, never let anyone, see you sweat.
70. Be careful of what you wish for! You just might get it.
In other words:
Some people think that money will solve all their problems! They often say to them selves, if I just won the lottery! Or, if I just had a million dollars in the bank! People! Money can't buy happiness! It can't buy friendship, and it certainly can't buy love.
Stand up; Come to terms with the true issue and deal with it.
If you're depressed, lonely and sad! After you've gotten your money, You will still be a depressed, lonely and sad indivisual with a million dollars in the bank.
71. Should we ever find, that we equal more than our sum; Shall we therefore place ourselves above others, and consider to be more than another?
In other words:
Just because we maybe richer, smarter, handsomer or prettier; Are we also better? No.
72. Many promises and statements are made, in the pursuit of self gradification! However their truth is determined, by the actions that follow.
In other words:
Some people will say anything, to get whatever it is they want! But more important is what you do, than what you say.
73. You should be very careful, of how you read and rub people! Read him right, and you've got a friend who will stand by your side, day or night! Rub him wrong, and you've made an enemy, for life.
74. Jealousy and envy, never contributes to anything positive!
Often it shows, but sometimes it doesn't! It festers within, making you negitive and bitter! Besides, no one knows its there but you.
75. Sometimes it can be very difficult dealing with bullies, and a lot of people arn't sure how to respond:
The best way to deal with bullies is to adopt a policy of total refusal; The A. C. P. Rule: it is to 1. Refuse to associate with them in any way; 2. Refuse to communicate with them, and 3. Refuse to participate with them in any endevor, no matter what.
76. At Sometime with-in your life, you'll hear someone say: You can't do this, and you certianly can't do that; it's too unusual, or, it's too bizarre. You should know that anything worthy of creation, is alway's difficult.
However! Sometimes you have to break a few eggs, to make an omelet.
Meaning That:
Sometimes you have to ingage in the unusual and the bizarre, to create the Impossible; the very thing in which they said, could never be done.
77. Placing your trust in those, who haven't earned it, is fool hearted and can be very costly, it's the same as walking right up to a complete stranger, and saying, I'm sorry i'm late, but here's all my money.
78. Daily, millions of people are struggling with suicidal tendencies; Hoping, praying and saying to them-selves, if I can just make it through today. Therefore it's very important that those of you with the responsibility of counciling others, realize and recognize that there is a force behind words that can be shaped into a negative or a positive meaning; My advice to you, is that you should be careful of what you say, and how you say it; Remember!
Someones listening.
79. Unnecessarily deliberating and thinking on a matter, can cause you to over think the matter, therefore over playing it; Remember! You study a matter too long, and you just might study it wrong.
80. Many people struggle with Identity Issues, They feel that they are trapped within the wrong gender and that they're being forced, to continue living a lie.
Meaning:
OK! So you're gay! Stop beating yourself up about it; God has already forgiven you, for all the things you've done, Now! All you have to do isforgive yourself, and go on living to be the best you can be.
Regardless of what anyone tells you! What they might say in church, what the pastor might say, the deacon, Ms. Jane, Bobby Jimmy, anyone; Remember this! It's no sin to love someone; In fact, love is the key to your happiness.
Those that ridicule you, Simply say! Before you ridicule someone, be willing to walk a mile in their shoe's {Then assume the A.C.P. Rule, as outlined in principle # 75}.
81. Those who claim to love more than one person, deep within their heart's love neither! Because It's really about the convenience of having more at their disposal, and Issue's of trust.
Besides! Juggling several women at once, is like having a double edged sword. And her beautiful demeanor, that can change, as easily as flipping a light switch, and the day might come where you'll wish you had never met her; Love has no fury like a woman that's been scorned! You should be very careful, so as not to fall on your own sword.
True love is at it's best, when it's reciprocated unconditionally, between two people!
82. It's very prudent to keep an eye on the people who come into our lives unexpectedly!
However!
It's also prudent to keep an eye on certain family members as well; There will be times when they'll deceive you faster than any stranger ever will.
83. A lot of people deal with stress in many different ways, one easy way is to have a release valve; For example: Some people sing; When-ever they're under a lot of stress, they just sing about it, until it dissipates; Some people jog, when-ever they're feelling stressed, they start running; and some people play mental games, like playing chess. Remember! When-ever you feel stressed out, pull your release valve.
84.She's bright and beautiful! But most of the time, I feel I have to dumb-it-down to relate to her! When someone says, they will "dumb it down" so that you will understand what they mean! They feel that they have to do this in-order to make their point, and they mean no disrespect. However! In some occaisions, they are just being rude and belittling towards you; This kind of attitude calls into question their intellectual capacity. But know this! If you find that you have to dumb it down often! You should bare in mind, that whenever you do, you're not attaining knowledge, but you definately are allowing it to escape you.
The proper right of communication is to remain respectful of those with a lesser understanding of the matter than you! Be clear, concise and directly to the point. Otherwise! They will simply consider it jargon, and ignore you! Most people do.
85. Never count your chickens before they hatch.
In Other Word's:
Never assume things are over and done, until it's actually over.
86. You should never put all your egg's into one basket.
In Other Word's:
You should never be dependant upon one scenario, consider the possibility that somethings could go wrong, and in the event something does go wrong, make sure you have a backup plan.
87. Whenever you encounter someone laughing hardy after just going through a really rough battle; It may be that they are laughing, to keep from crying.
88. If it appears that whenever you take one step forward, you take two steps backwards, and it seems that you just can't win for losing; You should know that often, it's the thought process being used.
Try changing your thinking.
89. Whenever something is so difficult and important, where-as your entire future hangs in the balance, try to avoid putting the cart before the horse.
In Other Word's:
Complete step one before going on to step two, and so on; Do things in order; You should learn to be orderly.
90. No one truly knows, what the future holds! People can only make assumptions, predictions and speculations! Never say what can't happen! Nor should you say what won't happen! The law of attraction states, to give deep thought and constant thinking of a thing, causes it's attraction, therefore calling it into effect!
Example: Your constant mumbling! I don't want to be late, causes it's attraction! Chances are, you will surely be late! Then again, Murphy's Law tells us! Anything that can posibly happen! will happen.
So expect the unexpected, and you'll always be prepared for whatever occur's.
The Principle's of Life " Quotes, Metaphores & Advice " Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
* Chances Are, You'll Find It At Church *
The church is a good place to network with people and find support for many needs. Looking for your future wife? Well! She comes to church every sunday, she sit's in the same place every week, right up front in the first row, just waiting for you to show up, but you never do. And if you have found her, then there's no better reason to introduce yourself and maybe share a hymn song book together. What-ever it is, you've been searching for; Chances are, you'll find it at church.
* The Daily Word *
Are You Feeling Influenced?
Recently a young lady contacted me, and we had a discussion regarding influence; She expressed the fact that there is someone with in her life that she truly admires, but whenever this person comes around, they have nothing good to say about another person that has been a friend to her longer; And that she feels influenced to terminate that friendship for the sake of remaining fiends with them, and she feels that they are trying to influence her that it's more than just that, friendship; Said she's not sure how to respond. I told her that there are probably millions of people with the same dilemma, and with her permission, I'd like to place the discussion on my website
Then I stated that you should be cautious of those whom would ask you, directly or indirectly, to sacrifice a long standing friendship for the sake of their friendship, because once you lose a friend, More often than not, it's gone forever; This person is not your true friend; No matter how sincere their intentions may appear. Chances are, this is someone with a hidden agenda; Most often this occurs with older people, because older people might have hang-up's that they have never been able to overcome; And sometimes even with younger people too, whom are easily influenced.
A Quote To Remember
Religion's come and go, here today and gone tomorrow; But the truth is a way of life, and :You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free:
:The Topic Of This Story Is Regarding Being Rich:
Just ask, and most people would define being rich as having lot's of money and material thing's.
However!
It is my belief that, if you're sad, lonely and depressed, money or material things won't change that; On the other hand, if you're happy with yourself, you give love, you accept it back, and you understand the value of sharing and caring for others; Well then! There are people that have all the money and material thing's they will ever need, whom would trade every ounce of it, for just a minute of what you have, so that they too can experience, being rich.
But Beware!
Negativity, prejudice, anger and bitterness can harm you, mentally and physically! If you experience constant thought's of these characteristic's; Then needless to say that among other Issue's, you're distracting yourself from the positive aspects of life; From love, happiness, and yes, even your creativity; Whether you realize it or not, these negative character traits are being imprinted, onto your subconscious mind; when you least expect it, these negative character traits will come out; Often in your speech, perhaps while you're in the midst of others; {Ponder This: Wouldn't you like to discover that one thing, in which you do better than anything else, early in life?} It's very difficult to obtain wealth, If you can't see yourself being rich; Either you're progressing or you're regressing {Going Forwards or Backwards}, there are no in betweens; Once you reach the level of experience and maturity, your age has no bearing on what you say, or do; You should be able to debate anything, with anyone. Carefully monitor your thought's; Always try to think positive; Think of the glass as being half full, rather than half empty; Whenever anything happens, consider it simply a part of life; Acknowledge it, rectify it, or adapt to it, then move on; Don't mentally harbor negativity. These are the measure's you must maintain in order that you have a rich and healthy mentality!
Something To Think About!
When the days are long, and the nights are short; It seems that all of your friends and everything is against you, and the only way from where you are is up; Just remember this! Nothing ever remains the same, everything must change; Things will, get better; Think about it.
" Water! The Miracle Cure "
Your body is made up of mostly water. Therefore! On a daily basis, your body needs 64 .oz of water to function properly {At least 32.oz is neccessary}. That's eight 8 .oz glasses daily. Being that most people are up and about eight to twelve hours a day, from the time they wake up, until the time they go back to bed. You should be drinking an eight .oz glass of water every hour to an hour and a half, in order for your body to flush out all the toxin's it has aquired, and it's not neccessarily your fault that these toxin's are there, because every area of the body has waste. Your body knows what is supposed to be there, and what Isn't. What most doctor's won't discuss with you is that, by simply Increasing your daily water Intake, you can avoid frequent trip to your physician for dehydration! Water allow your body to flush out most of the things that aren't supposed to be there.You see when you don't drink enough water daily, your body extract's it from other area's; such as your kidneys, your Intestines, your colon, your liver, and even your eyes; And when your body is low of fluids, or has no more water to give, you become dehydrated; A few noticeable symtom's are, Dark Urin, Blood shot eyes, and among other things moodiness. And that puts you at a high risk for having a stroke, or even a heart attack. But if you are new to the regimen of drinking water, I would suggest that you start with drinking four glasses of water a day, half the amount of water required daily, in order that you avoid this becomming a shock to your system. Then sit back and watch as all of those symtom's you've experienced, which appeared to be out of control, return to normalcy. So make it a habit of drinking more water daily, and I guarantee you'll feel better. Water! It's The Miracle Cure.
