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Challenge: Live the Golden Rule for One Week
As we’ve explored the significance of the Golden”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”—it’s easy to appreciate its value in theory. But the real power of this principle comes from putting it into practice. This is where you come in. I’m challenging you to consciously live by the Golden Rule for…
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Understanding Addiction: A Complex Struggle
Addiction is a pervasive and intricate phenomenon that affects individuals across all demographics, challenging their physical, psychological, and social well-being. Defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, use, and behaviors despite harmful consequences, addiction encompasses a wide spectrum of substances and activities, from drugs and alcohol to gambling, gaming, and even…
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The Crushing Burden of Addiction
Addiction is a hydra-headed monster, its tentacles wrapping tightly around the lives of millions. It brings devastation, not just to the individual ensnared, but to their loved ones and community. The burdens of addiction are crushing, multifaceted, and far-reaching. At its core, addiction is a disease. It hijacks the brain, rewiring it to crave a…
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Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What is Depression? Depression is a common and serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. Depression is more than just a bout of the blues; it is a chronic condition that…
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Understanding Mental Abuse: Recognizing and Addressing Emotional Harm
What is Mental Abuse? Mental abuse, also known as emotional or psychological abuse, is a form of mistreatment that can cause significant harm to an individual’s mental health and well-being. Unlike physical abuse, which involves tangible harm, mental abuse affects the mind and emotions, often leaving no visible scars but causing deep, lasting pain. Forms…
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Embrace Change
The only constant in life is change. As we move forward, it’s important to embrace the changes that come our way, rather than resisting them. The future is full of uncertainty, but that’s what makes it so exciting. Looking back on the past can provide valuable lessons, but dwelling there won’t help us navigate what’s…
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Dealing With Hurtful Comments About Your Disability
Dealing with hurtful comments about your disability can be overwhelming for a person. Especially, when it’s a loved one or friend making the hurtful comment. It can be incredibly frustrating when people make insensitive comments about your disability. Friends, family, or even strangers may not understand the challenges you face. This lack of knowledge is…
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Collecting Things
Do you collect things that mean a lot to you? I collect dragons and porcelain dolls. I would like to hear about what other people collect. I know a lady that collects Barbies and has an extensive collection. Collecting things can be fun and exciting as you get new things that you like. Did you…
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Help An Elderly Neighbor
Consider helping out an elderly neighbor in your own community before donating to different organizations. Finding the right person in your community to help is not hard, once you take a moment to learn more about your own neighbors. Many times an elderly person is living by themselves which can be extremely hard on them…
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Forgiving Someone
Learning to forgive someone is not an easy thing to do, especially if it involves a good friend or family member who hurt you in some way. They may continue to deny hurting you or say you did wrong to them. However, you may need to try to openly discuss the entire situation with your…
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Choose Your Peace
Toxic people can have a detrimental impact on our lives and it is important to stay away from them. They can be family, friends, or even strangers who are using us for their own gain. It is essential to recognize these toxic people in order to protect ourselves from emotional and mental harm. It is…
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Writing a Resume?
By, Crystal S. Amon For many people the task of writing a resume is daunting. It takes them hours to write, and often in the end it still doesn’t look quite right. But that’s because they don’t know how to do it correctly. Writing a resume is easy with this handy guide on how to…
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Make Someone’s Day
Do you have extra time on your hands during the day? Are you retired or just have a little bit of free time on your hands? Did you know you can brighten someone’s day, just by stopping by to visit with them. No matter what city you live in, you can meet different senior citizens…
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You Don’t Look Sick
Have you been diagnosed with a invisible illness like a mental illness or digestive disorders? Do you ever find yourself having to constantly explain your illness to friends and family? Have you ever been told that you don’t look sick? An invisible illness is not seen by anyone, because it is happening on the inside…
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Build A Life That You Love
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Changing your life can be extremely difficult with the many different temptations around you. Most of the time, you are far away from the temptation, but sometimes it can be right in your face. This temptation can actually be in the form of a person, who just happened to dropped by…
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Be True To Yourself!
By, Crystal S Kauffman Never allow someone to tear you down or talk down to you, due to the mistakes you have made in the past or even recently. If you have tried to make amends, then you have done your part and you must let the situation go. Nothing you will do can change…
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Escaping Depression’s Brutal Snare
By, Crystal S. Kauffman It is normal to feel down or sad at times, because we are human and we are filled with a range of different emotions. Some common emotions we feel are love, anger, happiness , sadness, loneliness, hopeless, fear, shame, pride, and jealousy. However, actual depression is completely different, since it doesn’t…
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Are You At Rock Bottom?
Well, you have finally managed to hit what many people call,“hitting rock bottom”. This stage or point in life is when you lose everything and everyone you know due to bad choices. Most of the time the series of bad choices is associated with addiction to drugs, alcohol, and mental disorders, and chronic diseases has…
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Collect Something Special
Do you collect something special each month that you stay sober? If so, please share in the comments what your collecting and why? Honestly, I would love to know about your own collections and possible gifts you reward yourself with for staying sober. My Collection Plus, I also collect dragons as well since I adore…
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Time to Reprogram Your Mind
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer You must learn to reprogram your mind, whenever you are fighting to regain control of your life from active addiction. You must remember that you always attract the same energy that you give off to other people. If you are a negative person, then you will magnetically attract negative…
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Beating the Blues…
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Do you ever feel like you are alone, when you are in the midst of life’s storm? Do you ever wonder where God is, as the bricks of life start to crumble around you? It is natural to get angry or afraid, but you don’t have to let it consume your…
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Stop Worrying and Count Each Blessing
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Are you constantly worrying about everything so much that you are now dealing with anxiety, which has required medications to stay calm? Does the medication make you feel off your game, which makes you doubt yourself in your career? It is easy for others to say stop worrying, because they are…
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Know Your Worth
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Watch how you allow people in your life to treat you, because you are teaching them the ways you accept being treated. If a person uses harsh words with you and you allow it, then they will continue to speak to you in this manner. You show people exactly what is…
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Thoughts About Life Suckers
Sometimes, your life can become so overwhelming at times that your chest walls are squeezing so hard like you are in Cardiac Arrest. Next, your breathing will become labored and you may have experienced issues with just trying to catch your breath. Don’t freak out, because it is not an emergency with your physical health but it is a medical condition…
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Mental Health & Stress Level Can Affect Your Overall Health
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Stress can have different affects on the human body, which is why there is not a one medication or approach to handling mental stresses in life. Some people try using stress management techniques, but they don’t always work. Whenever, you are in the stressful situation, sometimes these techniques you…
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A Family’s Struggle with Hoarding (Chapter 2)
Dolly spent another day sorting through her boxes of stuff, but Mandy can’t tell whether there has been progress or not. Unfortunately, all Dolly has done is created a trail to everywhere that she needs need to go. Kyle has to move boxes, in order for Mandy to get in the dressing room or to get…
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