Net Miles Of Smiles

Backup - What you do when you run across a skunk in the woods.
Bug - The reason you give for calling in sick.
Byte - What your pitbull done to cousin Jeb.
Chip - Pasture muffins that you try not to step in.
Terminal - Time to call the undertaker.
Crash - When you go to Bubba’s party uninvited.
Digital - The art of counting on your fingers.
Diskette - Female Disco dancer.
Fax - What you lie about to the IRS.
Hacker - Uncle Jonas after 32 years of smoking.
Hardcopy - Picture looked at when selecting tattoos.
Internet - Where cafeteria workers put their hair.
Keyboard - Where you hang the keys to the John Deere.
Mac - Big Bubba’s favorite fast food.
Megahertz - How your head feels after 17 beers.
Modem - What you do when the grass gets too high.

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Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart,
All you who hope in the Lord
(Psalm 31:24).

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Finding Time For You

Within each of us there is a well of energy that must be regularly replenished. When we act as if this well is bottomless, scheduling a long list of activities that fit like puzzle pieces into every minute of every day, it becomes depleted and we feel exhausted, disconnected, and weak. Refilling this well is a matter of finding time to focus on, nurture, and care for ourselves, or “you time.” Most of us are, at different times throughout the day, a spouse, a friend, a relative, an employee, a parent, or a volunteer, which means that down time, however relaxing in nature, is not necessarily “you time.” Though some people will inevitably look upon “you time” as being selfish, it is actually the polar opposite of selfishness. We can only excel where our outer world affairs are concerned when our own spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs are fulfilled.

Recognizing the importance of “you time” is far easier than finding a place for it in an active, multifaceted lifestyle, however. Even if you find a spot for it in your agenda, you may be dismayed to discover that your thoughts continuously stray into worldly territory. To make the most of “you time,” give yourself enough time on either side of the block of time you plan to spend on yourself to ensure that you do not feel rushed. Consider how you would like to pass the time, forgetting for the moment your obligations and embracing the notion of renewal. You may discover that you are energized by creative pursuits, guided meditation, relaxing activities during which your mind can wander, or modes of expression such as writing.

Even if you have achieved a functioning work-life balance, you may still be neglecting the most important part of that equation: you. “You time” prepares you for the next round of daily life, whether you are poised to immerse yourself in a professional project or chores around the home. It also affords you a unique opportunity to learn about yourself, your needs, and your tolerances in a concrete way. As unimportant as “you time” can sometimes seem, it truly is crucial to your well-being because it ensures that you are never left without the energy to give of yourself.

What do you think?

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The day that lies ahead of you—-or the one you just finished may be stormy and overcast but be reminded that God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say Thank You???

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Praise the Lord.

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Praise God in the glorious sunshine;

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Praise Him in the freezing drizzle.

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Praise Him as you drive to church;

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Praise Him as you drive to the dentist.

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Praise Him in the checkout line;

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Praise Him in freeway traffic.

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Praise God on the job;

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Praise Him on vacation.

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Praise Him on payday and

as you make the house payment.

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Praise God when you open your

eyes in the morning;

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Praise Him when you cant shut them at night.

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Praise Him for take-out food and elegant

dinners.

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Praise Him for computers and E-mail.

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Praise God when you’re 13

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Praise Him when you’re 93.

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Praise Him in the racket of a family gathering;

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Praise Him in the quietness of a lonely room.

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Praise God on the CD player and the car

stereo;

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Praise Him with French horn or drums

or kazoo.

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Praise Him with your heart and voice—-

Or in silence.

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Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord.

–Unknown–

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We may not be able to give much but we can always give

the joy that springs in a heart that is in love with God.

-Mother Teresa

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THINK ON THESE THINGS

Bringing Out The Best
Checks And Balances

Most of us have probably come across the universal wisdom that the people who irritate us the most are expressing qualities that we ourselves have. This is why family members can be so vexing for so many of us—we see ourselves in them, and vice versa. This isn’t always true, of course, but when it is, it’s a real opportunity for growth if we can acknowledge it, because it is infinitely easier to change ourselves than it is to try to change another person, which is never a good idea. For example, if we have a coworker who engages in some kind of negative behavior, like complaining or trying to control everything, we can look and see if we ourselves carry those traits.

We may have to look to other situations in our lives to see it, because we behave differently in different environments. Perhaps we don’t complain at work, because our coworker overdoes it, but maybe we do it with our friends. Maybe we aren’t controlling at the office, but we’re used to being in control at home, and this is why we feel so irritated not to be in control at work. Even if we look and find that we are not engaging in the same behavior that we see as negative in others, we can still learn from what we are seeing in this person. The truth is, human nature is universal, and we share many of the same tendencies. What we see in others can always help us to understand ourselves more deeply.

Having the ability to see something in another person, and automatically bring this observation back to ourselves, is like having a built-in system of checks and balances that enables us to be continually engaged in self-exploration and behavior change. When we see behavior we don’t like, we can make a concerted effort to weed it out of ourselves, and when we see behavior we do like, we can let it inspire us to engage in imitation. Through this process, we read our environment and let it influence us to bring out the best in ourselves.

What do you think?

DailyOM

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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If you came and you found a strange man, teaching your kids

to punch each other, or trying to sell them all kinds of

products, you’d kick him right out of the house, but here

you are; you come in and the TV is on, and you don’t think

twice about it. - Jerome Singer

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