A life of service

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Couples Sans Souci - Ocho Rios, Jamaica by Bonita Jamaica

Published: Friday | June 19, 2009
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For most of her life, Gladys McDowell has been offering her services to people. For 43 years, she served in the education arena and, since retiring 11 years ago, she has diverted all her attention to her position as senior justice of the peace in Claremont, St Ann.

It was a wet and rainy day in the parish when The Gleaner visited McDowell at her

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Parable Of The Pencil

Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
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The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box.

“There are 5 things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.”

“One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone’s hand.”

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Comments (0) Feb 22 2009

He ran for president for them, all children

Posted: under "DID YOU KNOW", "LOVE is LOVELY", Inspirationals.
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“When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me — about how I’d make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world,” Obama said in the letter published in Parade magazine, a weekend newspaper color supplement.
“I realized that my own life wouldn’t count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfilment in yours. In the end, girls, that’s why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation,” wrote the soon-to-be Dad-in-chief.

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Comments (0) Jan 15 2009

ACHIEVING A HIGH VIBRATION

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To Rise Above
Achieving A High Vibration

All matter is made up of energy, and that energy is in motion continually. Everything in the universe, from the smallest molecules to the most complex living beings, has an optimal rate of vibration to keep it healthy. We reach this high vibrational level when we are whole, healthy, and fulfilling our potential. Human beings are able to consciously control these vibrations within themselves using a variety of techniques. We know when we have reached a high vibrational state because we feel good and can sense that we are aligned with all that is. We find we are capable of healing and have good intuition and perception that are a result of our resonating closer and closer to our ideal frequencies.

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