Life Changing Mindset

How many people actually live up to the following standards of being a parent? Every Child Needs: Home 1) Unconditional Love: physical and emotional warmth and closeness, through both good times and bad. In conjunction with an enduring sense of trust from both sides, unconditional love forms the foundation for a lifelong, mutually respectful, nurturing relationship between parent and child. 2) Validation: affirmation for a child's thoughts, feelings, ideas, efforts, and especially for his or her individuality as a human being. Validation begins with a parent's highly attuned attention. Through generous praise, recognition, appreciation, hugs, pats on the back, and so forth, a child comes to feel as though his or her feelings truly matter within the family unit. Feeling solidly supported by our families during childhood is the primary mechanism for the formation of healthy self-esteem in human beings. 3) Structure:an environment of "healthy limits" in which a child can grow and thrive. Good structure for children is a matter of balance. In order for them to feel emotionally secure and yet still have the freedom to grow, children need to experience age-appropriate, continually expanding boundaries as they mature. Nonoppressive, sometimes negotiable (where appropriate) limits are enforced with compassionate discipline, the ultimate goal being to teach children the arts of self-discipline and self-motivation. 4) Understanding: a child gains emotional security from knowing that he or she can make mistakes (even the mistake of behaving badly) without being shamed or degraded with excessive parental anger or harsh punishment. In this type of nurturing family system, parents understand that mistakes are an integral part of the learning process, and that children learn life's lessons more fully when they are guided with an "empathetic hand." 5) Healthy Modeling: consistent parental examples of emotional wholeness. We parents must show our children the way toward balance in life by modeling such things as emotional generosity toward others, calm and effective problem-solving skills (particularly in our dealings with them), healthy coping strategies in regard to our own daily stresses, and the ability to set goals and sustain our efforts in achieving them. For better or worse, our parental behavior is the most powerful life teacher for our children. 6) Challenge: age-appropriate incentives for a child to learn life's emotional and practical lessons at each developmental stage. In order to bolster our children's ability to problem-solve and achieve their goals, their minds need to be stimulated by learning new skills and overcoming obstacles. As we parents offer our children a wide variety of subject matter to explore, our use of encouragement and praise is key in sustaining their desire to master their world. 7) Inclusion: a sense of belonging to the family group, and to the community at large. A healthy attachment to the primary caregiver in childhood is the first way that children learn to feel like welcome and valuable members of the family group. This core sense of belonging is what enables children to move confidently into the world, and reach out to others in a spirit of good will and camaraderie. It is important for them to experience the satisfaction of having other people depend on them, as well, which is taught in the home by having each child be responsible for important family duties. In this way, our children will learn to be responsible to themselves, to their families, and to society. When a child's developmental needs are met, he or she will naturally begin to experience: Healthy Self-Esteem: core feelings of self-acceptance, self-confidence, and self-respect as an individual. A child develops healthy self-esteem when his or her feelings, ideas, and achievements are accepted, valued, and supported within the family unit over the long term. Unlike arrogance - which is often a coping mechanism for covering up underlying feelings of worthlessness - healthy self-esteem is the keystone to understanding, respecting, and valuing others. Self-Actualization: a child's growing recognition of his or her unique thoughts and abilities throughout the maturation process. The prime goal of parenting is to prepare our children for independence in adulthood. We parents must therefore consistently encourage our children's journey toward autonomy, so they can learn to thrive "without us," emotionally, materially, and spiritually. "Children thrive in an environment of being valued and loved." http://www.living-library.com/HeartMates/needs.htm

Does anyone have any unique ideas for marketing children's books? I am trying to help market children's books. They are based on personal development and affirmation. There is already a website, www.leadershipfirstbooks.com. Does anyone have any unique ideas to help market these books?

IM TRYING TO GET MY BOOK PUBLISHED AND GET A BOOK DEAL? My Thorns and Your Rose “Searching in the Dark” As a young woman, I left the church to follow the ways of the world, believing I would find fulfillment. I sought love, acceptance, and comfort outside of the light of Jesus. I tried to find myself, but only succeeded in losing piece after piece of myself to abusive men and false friends. After the death of my firstborn child, my life spiraled out of control. I looked to relationships with men to make me complete. I had more babies to try to make up for what I had lost. However, outside of the light and love of God’s gifts, I only found more abuse—more emptiness—more pain. “A Call to Prophecy” There came a turning point in my life. The Lord appeared to me in a dream; the first of many prophecies that would change my life and the lives of those He brought to me. God showed me the errors of the life I was leading, and made me to understand that I would never find happiness or fulfillment outside of His glory. In my dream, He showed me a church where I would find favor and success. Most importantly, He gave me a gift: the gift of visions, of prophecies. Through me, He would appear to His children and show them where they stumbled on their path to Him. God called me in a vivid prophecy to “Be as Joseph”. Joseph, an Old Testament prophet, was given the power of prophecy to show his people the error of their ways. In the beginning, this gift brought him great praise and he became proud. He bragged to all who would listen that he was chosen by God to deliver His word, and that he was to be a judge among men. Soon, however, the full seed of the gift of prophecy came to bear fruit—and the glory of being “the chosen one” quickly faded away. The Lord’s call to “Be as Joseph” led me down a similar path, though I did not understand fully where it would take me. Like Joseph, I reveled in the glory of being chosen by God to deliver His word. Like Joseph, I became proud. And like Joseph, I soon realized that my gift would become my life’s greatest burden. “A Lonely Road” I journeyed across four states to find the church of deliverance and victory God promised me in my dream. When I arrived I was indeed blessed with the favor of the bishop and church leaders, and I was able to be ordained within a year. My physical journey to be where Jesus wanted me was finished, but my spiritual journey was only beginning. I expected to find unconditional love within the walls of the house of the Lord, but instead found myself a black sheep among the flock. Once again, I was to learn the hard way that the only place to find what I was looking for was through Him. “A Gift and a Burden” Sharing the gifts the Lord Jesus has blessed me with has been anything but easy. Prophecies are not always messages of reassurance and support from God, giving His children affirmation that they are well in His sight. What God shows me is where they are going astray, and the dark areas in their lives. He shows me the consequences of their worldly lives, and expects me to share what I see. He works through me to renew the spirituality of others, though it is not always easy to face the cost of looking away from Him. I have lost friends and family who question why I would tell them what I see for them in my prophecies. I have faced embarrassment, resentment, and persecution from those I believed would be my supporters. Truly, my gift—my rose—from God has had many thorns. However, presenting roses to others is the charge the Lord Jesus has brought to me, and in carrying out my destiny as a prophet I have found fulfillment beyond imagining. By obeying His word, living His truth, and walking in His footsteps I am whole as I never expected to be. My life has been amazing—by the grace of God. Read the entire story of Christine Thompson’s inspiring and emotional journey in her new book, My Thorns and Your Rose Available now through Open Waters Ministries prophet_christine@yahoo.com Visit online at www.myspace.com/likechrist7 www.youtube.com/prophetchristine ? MY THORNS AND YOUR ROSE CHAPTER 1-GROWING PAINS I WAS RAISED IN A SMALL TOWN IN NEW JERSEY CALLED BRIDGETON.WHERE ALL THE PROBLEMS BEGAN.FOR STARTERS .THE PROJECTS IS WERE I WAS RAISED FOR MOST OF MY EARLY PRETEEN YEARS.THE PROJECTS FOR ME WAS BAD BUT NOT HORRIBLE.I COUL VIVIDLY REMEMBER ALL OF THE FIGHTS I HAD TO GET INTO ON THE WAY HOME FROM SCHOOL.BECAUSE WERE I COME FROM IF YOU HAD NICE CLOTHING OR A PALACE

Does anyone have any positive affirmations for me to get over the father of my child cheating on me? my self-esteem is gone and i'm totally crushed and i have to be strong enough to raise my 5 month old and leave him and get on with my life.

Apparitions / Meanings of Symbolic Sightings by Children? My 2 & 1/2 year old little boy has spoken of a man with a bird who chases him. He is not dreaming this and when I asked him if this man is good, he answered no. I told him to tell the man to go away and after some affirmations, the man goes away. Does anyone know of a man with a bird who bother's children. Please do not bother answering if you do not believe in the spiritual realm or are looking for a good platform to preach from. I have seen things myself, and am aware that spiritual beings surround us - I am hoping that perhaps someone might be aware of the meaning or belief behind this type of energy. Do you know of similar reports elsewhere?

Please will you offer some affirmations for self-validation? Hi there. I have a friend who has some mental health problems, stemming from her beliefs and observations being invalidated as a child and teenager (among other things). I would appreciate some tips on what kind of affirmations would be good to help her be true to her own inner feelings, and to feel secure enough to accept other people's points of views, without feeling threatened. ATM, she tends to rely on her husband for self-validation, but they are both young and the poor guy has no idea that this is what she needs... or how to do it. She attacks him verbally in an effort to see if he will "love her just the way she is"... (I guess it's like in that song, "...are you strong enough to be my man?") What can she tell herself to find self-validation, and be more objective and distanced from other people's opinions of her? Any clues? Thank you!

any uplifting affirmations on success? I am a single mother of 4 beautiful children, recieving next to nothing in childsupport, and I am starting my own business, at this time just needing some positive wisdom from some successful people so that I may fly high in providing for my children

Below are the Affirmations of Humanism: What makes some people so frightened or disrespectful of Humanism? I know the obvious answer for people who are religious is that Humanists don't believe in god. I'm looking for a more meaningful answer. Humanism doesn't equate with Atheism. If I had more space above, I would have extended my question to ask, Do people have so little faith in themselves that they fear a belief system that puts the burden of ethics, morals and values -- not to mention thinking -- directly on their shoulders rather than giving them a deity who can tell them what to think and believe? Humanists and religious people share so many values -- love, caring and doing good in this world -- that I don't know why they can't have more respect for us. Basically, I just want them to stop trying to convert me. ;D A Curious Secular Humanist The Affirmations of Humanism: A Statement of Principles We are committed to the application of reason and science to the understanding of the universe and to the solving of human problems. We deplore efforts to denigrate human intelligence, to seek to explain the world in supernatural terms, and to look outside nature for salvation. We believe that scientific discovery and technology can contribute to the betterment of human life. We believe in an open and pluralistic society and that democracy is the best guarantee of protecting human rights from authoritarian elites and repressive majorities. We are committed to the principle of the separation of church and state. We cultivate the arts of negotiation and compromise as a means of resolving differences and achieving mutual understanding. We are concerned with securing justice and fairness in society and with eliminating discrimination and intolerance. We believe in supporting the disadvantaged and the handicapped so that they will be able to help themselves. We attempt to transcend divisive parochial loyalties based on race, religion, gender, nationality, creed, class, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, and strive to work together for the common good of humanity. We want to protect and enhance the earth, to preserve it for future generations, and to avoid inflicting needless suffering on other species. We believe in enjoying life here and now and in developing our creative talents to their fullest. We believe in the cultivation of moral excellence. We respect the right to privacy. Mature adults should be allowed to fulfill their aspirations, to express their sexual preferences, to exercise reproductive freedom, to have access to comprehensive and informed health-care, and to die with dignity. We believe in the common moral decencies: altruism, integrity, honesty, truthfulness, responsibility. Humanist ethics is amenable to critical, rational guidance. There are normative standards that we discover together. Moral principles are tested by their consequences. We are deeply concerned with the moral education of our children. We want to nourish reason and compassion. We are engaged by the arts no less than by the sciences. We are citizens of the universe and are excited by discoveries still to be made in the cosmos. We are skeptical of untested claims to knowledge, and we are open to novel ideas and seek new departures in our thinking. We affirm humanism as a realistic alternative to theologies of despair and ideologies of violence and as a source of rich personal significance and genuine satisfaction in the service to others. We believe in optimism rather than pessimism, hope rather than despair, learning in the place of dogma, truth instead of ignorance, joy rather than guilt or sin, tolerance in the place of fear, love instead of hatred, compassion over selfishness, beauty instead of ugliness, and reason rather than blind faith or irrationality. We believe in the fullest realization of the best and noblest that we are capable of as human beings.

Who has a problem with the following "Affirmations of Humanism: A Statement of Principles" and why? The Affirmations of Humanism: A Statement of Principles •We are committed to the application of reason and science to the understanding of the universe and to the solving of human problems. •We deplore efforts to denigrate human intelligence, to seek to explain the world in supernatural terms, and to look outside nature for salvation. •We believe that scientific discovery and technology can contribute to the betterment of human life. •We believe in an open and pluralistic society and that democracy is the best guarantee of protecting human rights from authoritarian elites and repressive majorities. •We are committed to the principle of the separation of church and state. •We cultivate the arts of negotiation and compromise as a means of resolving differences and achieving mutual understanding. •We are concerned with securing justice and fairness in society and with eliminating discrimination and intolerance. •We believe in supporting the disadvantaged and the handicapped so that they will be able to help themselves. •We attempt to transcend divisive parochial loyalties based on race, religion, gender, nationality, creed, class, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, and strive to work together for the common good of humanity. •We want to protect and enhance the earth, to preserve it for future generations, and to avoid inflicting needless suffering on other species. •We believe in enjoying life here and now and in developing our creative talents to their fullest. •We believe in the cultivation of moral excellence. •We respect the right to privacy. Mature adults should be allowed to fulfill their aspirations, to express their sexual preferences, to exercise reproductive freedom, to have access to comprehensive and informed health-care, and to die with dignity. •We believe in the common moral decencies: altruism, integrity, honesty, truthfulness, responsibility. Humanist ethics is amenable to critical, rational guidance. There are normative standards that we discover together. Moral principles are tested by their consequences. •We are deeply concerned with the moral education of our children. We want to nourish reason and compassion. •We are engaged by the arts no less than by the sciences. •We are citizens of the universe and are excited by discoveries still to be made in the cosmos. •We are skeptical of untested claims to knowledge, and we are open to novel ideas and seek new departures in our thinking. •We affirm humanism as a realistic alternative to theologies of despair and ideologies of violence and as a source of rich personal significance and genuine satisfaction in the service to others. •We believe in optimism rather than pessimism, hope rather than despair, learning in the place of dogma, truth instead of ignorance, joy rather than guilt or sin, tolerance in the place of fear, love instead of hatred, compassion over selfishness, beauty instead of ugliness, and reason rather than blind faith or irrationality. •We believe in the fullest realization of the best and noblest that we are capable of as human beings. .

If a person really wants to change something how long does it take to break the old habits and develop new one? I am quitting smoking on October 1st. I will also drink only 3 alcoholic drinks on any given weekend. Should I write affirmations on the fridge sign each night? Read mediations from 12 steps. Looking for peace and relaxation which isn't always easy with a full time job and a child as a single parent. Any advice is appreciated. I am using zyban and the patch as well as gum for nighttime after removing the patch to avoid bad dreams.

What is the true cause of climate change? Billy:And the origin of everything is overpopulation, which, however, neither humanity nor the responsible scientists, authorities and governments want to accept as true. The more humans there are, the bigger become the entire environmental problems of interpersonal relationships, humans living together, illnesses, epidemics and criminality as well as wrongdoing and wars, and so forth. And what is resolved, and eventually implemented, regarding climate protection and so forth, ends in a farce because the responsible ones are so stupid that they cannot think into the future, consequently, they do not see that their resolved and perhaps implemented measures, are only a drop of water on an ever increasingly hot stone. That is therefore so, because, in the time in which the measures eventually become reified, Earth's population increases by hundreds of millions again, and thereby naturally also all the problems, whereby the implemented measures to protect the environment already become worthless before they have even only begun. All the responsible ones are too stupid and narrow-minded to recognize that help in regard to the protection of the environment can thereby only be provided when the resolved measures, or the measures yet to be resolved, for the protection of the environment and the protection of the climate, and so forth, are only useful in association with a regulation for a global halt to births. But as long as this is not recognized and is not implemented, so climb the problems of the destruction of the environment, energy problems, illnesses, epidemics, criminality, wrongdoing, wars and family dramas, absent interpersonal relationships, race-hate, xenophobia, hate between and among humans and religious hatred and so forth. In the same way, the general softening of the human also increases in regard to the quality of life and the alacrity regarding a willingness to work on anything worthwhile and lasting. But overpopulation also brings with it, that the human's entire body suffers ever more from damage to its health, because it is ever more susceptible to it, and also, in regard to the inurement against suffering and illnesses, the human is ever softer and less capable of life, which often ends in cowardly suicide. The quality of the affirmation of life sinks just as rapidly as also does the respect for life generally. But the effects of overpopulation are also demonstrated by humans becoming ever more uneducated, and becoming addicted to evil vices, habits and degenerations, whereby the most common forms are especially alcohol, drugs, and excessive seeking of pleasure and craving for travel, as well as degenerated sexual cravings. Parents ever more commonly leave their children undefended, allow them to starve and die of thirst, beat them to death, force them into prostitution or sell them, while in other families, conflict and strife, as well as battery and jealousy, rule between the marriage partners, which not seldom leads to the dissolution of the entire family through murder and homicide. And still, ever more, only hate, profit-craving, strife, disharmony, bondage, vice, addiction, revenge and the like rule among the individual humans, among the peoples and even the entirety of humanity, because only few honestly concern themselves with love, peace, freedom, harmony and a valuable living-together for good interpersonal relationships and a creationally correct manner of living as well as for a good and deliberate evolution of the consciousness. Out of that, it also results that for the majority of humankind, true love and friendship are only empty and worthless words, and yet only isolated humans are lovingly concerned about the wellbeing of their neighbor. And what do the responsible ones of the governments do against all this evil? Nothing! They only thirst after their high and far-overloaded stipends, however, undertake nothing valuable in order to discern the true facts of all the evil and to undertake anything truly effective to stop all the need and all the misery of humanity, as well as of nature, the environment, the climate and the planet. They crank out only hollow and empty words, let their own life be a good one - and don't concern themselves even so much as a pinch of filth about all the countless problems. billy meier

What are some good affirmations to give to my friend who needs a bit of help? My girlfriend broke up with her partner 2yrs ago & they have a child. Its been off & on since then. She keeps giving him chances to do right thing and he never does. She has been going well for a couple of months but he is putting pressure on again and I want to give her some affirmations to say to herself so she doesn't give in again. Even a good song. She just isn't moving on... I've been in a similar situation but got to point that I'd had enough, she seems to get there but when he comes back around a few months later its like she forgets and the whole cycle starts again..... I don't understand how she can let this keep going on. I'm worried about her and worn out.

Why do single moms looking for guys put their children first? No man I know of....at least no good man on this earth (maybe passive emasculated men) will accept the idea that his soul mate will forever put him as #2...and not just #2, but sometimes #99 behind a woman's children. The single mom's priorities are kids are #1-98, and the guy is #99. Ive heard of many single moms that go so far as to actually need their children's approval of a guy! Wow. Imagine the guy: he falls in love and is a good man, and suddenly little Johnny says "I hate him" so she dumps the guy cuz her kid has a tantrum. single women do you understand now why its so hard to find men? Its not children we are afraid of- its you putting us so far down on the totem pole. A woman wants to be loved and cherished unconditionally. What does a man want? Most men do not need love as much as they need affirmation. When a woman affirms her man he feels like a million bucks. Tell a man "I love you" and its allright, he might feel a lilte nice...but tell a man "You are a good man" and you just went right to his core, through all the walls, and he is shocked. Women letting your kids "decide" who you can love is awful and grossly unfair to a man. Until you are ready to not need your kids approval to love a man, you are not ready for one. I'm really curious why so many single moms let their children have all that power over who they "choose" to be their new soul mate? You wouldn't allow your parents to arrange a marriage for you, so why are you letting your kids do the same thing? i see by the answers here why you are single moms...and single moms you will stay untilour kids are out of the house, or you find a loser leech of a man. Good men avoid single moms for that very reason, they are simply unimportant and the kid will always trump the man, and just like you don't want to be #2 to him neither will he. So enjoy being single. its wel known that single moms have the hardest time finding men, and I'm telling you the #1 reason why. Take it or leave it, but its the truth. Any woman who doesn't understand why a man would not want to comit his one life on this earth to her....till deah do us part...knowing that her children will have authority over him and he will forever be relegated to being #2 in her life and in the home, is a woman ignorant. The woman wants the man to put her #1, and rightly so. A man will not commit his life to a woman if even her children have permanent priority over him, that is cruel and heartless for the woman to allow a child so much power over the household and family. A good marriage is about the husband and wife loving each other and the children, but the children should never come between the husband and wife's realtionship. Women here criticizing me obviously have never heard of the word "boundaries" to the woman who said "Blood comes before anything." wow no wonder he left you. Good for him. The moment you had a baby obviously he was no longer important in your life (since he doesn't share your blood). he made a wise choice dumping you. This is why men do not commit themselves to single moms, why shouldl they? its not like they are going to be important or have any real place in the family....the kid will always trump him, so why bother. oooh the assumptions by the woman married 14 years in an unhappy marriage...you are wrong about me. I am a father and I am married. I love my son more than anything. You dont feel understood in your marriage, and I know why...your flippant attitude about men and how you consider them unimportant. I'm exceedingly happy. My question arose from a friend of my wife who is a single mom and who requires men to pass a "test" of their children. Its so unhealthy and unfair to the men and as a result, good men run for their lives, and rightly so. No man should ever marry a woman and commit to her if he knows in advance that a child will always trump him and that if the child ever doesn't like im, she wont either. A woman who lets her children decide her love for a man is not safe....no man can feel like he is safe with a woman so long as the opinions of her children will influence how she feels about him. Everytime her kids get mad at him he's going to be worried that he loses her love To the emperor: Fine Illl turn the tables. I should never mary a woman as a single dad if in my vows and in my heart I say to her: "My kids will always come before you, and my love for you is not safe. If my kids ever turn on you, I"m going to side with them, and my children have power over my love for you. Till death do us part." Trust me, there will be no bride to kiss. How heartless...I have no right getting married so long as that is how I feel about her. Here is an example of the right way a single dad should get married: "I will always love you, and even though my children mean the world to me, my love for you is safe. They can never take that away. No matter how they feel about you, even if I take their side at times, my love for you is unconditional and they can never hurt that. I love you deeply and will cherish you for the rest of my life. Till death do us part." "My love for you is not conditional upon my children. They have no power to take away my love for you, because it is *unconditional*"

Need a neat idea to surprise my hubby? I have a great husband who works really hard (70 hours a week) and has a stressful job. We have 3 small children who I stay home with. My husband really appreciates acts of service to show him love rather than gifts or words of affirmation, but I'm so consumed with the kids, it's hard for me find time or energy to show him how much we appreciate him. I just want ideas on some nice things me and the kids can do for him. Please, no "sexual" suggestions, we are all good in that area!

Do you have a child being educated by a teacher who is showing support for cop killer Mumia? Birdbrain California teachers union recently issued an "affirmation of support" or similar nonsense for the cop killer. I feel sorry for the students of such idiots.

this article about children in gay marriage has brought up some questions.? http://www.cwfa.org/articles/15450/CFI/family/index.htm that's the link.. but if you don't want to read the link i will tell you the part that really has me confused. "For the past five years or so, Lisa and Isabella have been trying to live their lives in peace at home in Virginia. But unfortunately, they've been unable to do so, as Lisa's dark past has come back to haunt them. They've been the target of a vicious legal attack by militant homosexual activists that places Vermont's civil union laws ("gay marriage" by another name) directly at odds with the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, Virginia's Marriage Affirmation Act and the Virginia Constitution. hold on.. will be continued in further note.. ran out of characters Outrageously, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled in March that Lisa must share custody of her own daughter with Janet Jenkins, a woman who was, for a brief time, Lisa's lesbian "civil partner." Jenkins is entirely unrelated to Isabella and, for the most part, is a total stranger to the little girl. Although Jenkins is neither a biological parent nor an adoptive parent, Vermont's highest court determined that - because of a brief "civil union" from a weekend jaunt to Vermont back in 2000 - Jenkins, who hadn't seen Isabella since she was little over a year old, must be granted "parental" rights and visitation." why would the ex-parnter be allowed to have visitation rights even though she has not adopted the little girl.. is it like this with heterosexual marriages.. are there instances like this.. i need to prove a point to defend the LGBT community.. that's why i need to know what yall think

What kind of government system do we have? We are "suppose" to be a federal constitutional republic. Here is how we are not. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Censorship on the radio is in direct Contradiction to this. Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Almost every single gun law that exist is in direct Contradiction to this. And what part of "infringed" do people not understand. Well, since most of America doesn't, I'll give the Definition. Infringed- to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another So what part is not understood? If anyone knows, please explain? Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The Patriot Act is in direct contradiction to all 4 of these amendments. On a side note. I love how they call it the patriot act. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. No child left behind is one example of direct contradiction. Also the forceful changing of the drinking age to 21 by threatening to cut funds to certain states. So now that I explained how we are not a federal constitutional republic to prevent any confusion. What kind of government do we have?

What is the meaining of this strange dream? dream with dogs, children and complicated relations? So this is what I dreamt about last night and it intrigues me as to what it could mean. Can anyone explain? dreamt about not doing my job properly and that the clients didn't mind but I wasn't happy about it. I wasn't doing my job properly because my step mum was asking me for help but then she was hysterical and although I was trying to help her, nothing was good enough for her.. Then I dreamt I was away in another room and my dad asked me if I was fine. I explained that I needed to have time away to calm down, he said she is crazy not to worry. then I was traveling by metro then all of a sudden I was walking with my step brother and sister on a road at night. For some reason groups of tourists from several hotels were being protected by security guards with dogs on a leash in front of them. I got bit by these dogs, different ones at least 5 times. Then while walking two kids died at two distinct moments, they died a brutal death. One was bit by a dog and the mum was crying, I could her the mum complaining and crying but it happened after we passed that spot. Then a kid accompanied by his mum, small kid riding a tricycle gets hit by a car that was reversing, killing the kid brutally, when I looked back, the only thing I could see was the kid's spine and blood, then a dog kept coming to bite me, all the dogs were somebody's pet, this one was without leash. Then somehow some kind of zombie/vampire appeared bitten all over saying I am still fine and I can follow you still.. and I tell to my stepbrother and sister, well maybe itwasn'tt a good idea to come out tonight, and we headed back. Then the dream switches to my dad, my mum and I were in the car of another couple that seemed to know my mum but not my dad. then my mum was recommending my dad what type of car to buy ad waited for affirmation from the guy driving. I then woke up. Thanks in advance. I know it can be after a movie, etc... but seriously didn't watch movies connected to any of these for a long time. Dreams have meanings, somehow the subconscious conveying a message but I don't get this one...

What are some of the reasons, causes, affects of friendship? When you're friends with some one, do you have current interests that those people relate to? Not everyone is fortunate to have child hood friends, or friends of the family. Some people, most people are likely to meet new people. And like the people they meet they are new to that person. At that time they might have new interests, hobbies, etc etc. What are the reasons, causes, affects of friendships? Do you become friends as a affirmation of new interests, to explore new interests? Or their core ethics and morals you have in common to select friends? What makes two people become friends and what is the affect, reason, cause for it? If not one specific reason, what are a few commonly practiced scenarios?

Evidences to show that you are married for Removal of conditions on permanent resident card. Any suggestion? tax return, marriage license and certificate, child stuff, joint mortgage/loan/property all excluded. All I have is marriage license, photos, affidavit of affirmation of our relationship, been two weeks since we have had a joint lease (is recent I bet wont qualify), joint credit card account, joint bank account. Can you think of anything else that pops up in your mind? Please help, I need more evidences since we dont have joint ownership of assets or insurances or child.

What kind of government do we have? We are "suppose" to be a federal constitutional republic. Here is how we are not. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Censorship on the radio is in direct Contradiction to this. Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Almost every single gun law that exist is in direct Contradiction to this. And what part of "infringed" do people not understand. Well, since most of America doesn't, I'll give the Definition. Infringed- to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another So what part is not understood? If anyone knows, please explain? Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The Patriot Act is in direct contradiction to all 4 of these amendments. On a side note. I love how they call it the patriot act. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. No child left behind is one example of direct contradiction. Also the forceful changing of the drinking age to 21 by threatening to cut funds to certain states. So now that I explained how we are not a federal constitutional republic to prevent any confusion. What kind of government do we have?

A question about sycophantics?????? Life is, as they say, what you make it and so, seemingly, are questions on Yahoo Answers. As many of you may have observed time and time again, the "best" answer is not always the correct one. So my question is this: Are we here to answer questions or to massage egos and provide affirmation to illiterate, uneducated, unhinged children who can't be bothered to use a search engine for their homework or even to vaguely research a subject before posting inane nonsense and moronic drivel about things they see as current affairs? Answers on a postcard or stuck down envelope to: I hate the new star system 1 Its Puerile St Moreover, it's overtly assumptive. Yahoo Towers Commercialville (next to sellout plaza) Anytown Anywhere. Kble: you're on my wavelength dude(tte). I appreciate the ironic and sycophanitic nature of your answer, or is that just because I was affirmated by it. Is this a case in point....I'm getting confused now.... I'm sure the irony isn't lost on you either my friend....... rofl..... ;) I would also recommend to everyone that they go back through ALL of their old "questions" and give themselves a "star" for them. It even shows up on your profile. How good is that? Cheers YA. Your new changes are kewl..............

Why I can't just get over it? bear with me, this is a long one...? I am married to a good nice kind honest faithful man (everyone said so) for 22 years. I never doubt him a single minute over this 26 years that I know him. Until last year Sep 09, he met a road accident and was discharged from the hospital, being curious to see how bad was the damage on his mobile phone so I picked it up when he left it charging in the living room while in the shower...yes, I shouldn't have done it...for I discovered all the love sms and pictures that he took with another woman, a woman who is 19 years younger than he is. I confronted him and he admitted the affair with this woman whom was getting marriage soon (in Dec 08). He said he loves me and intended to terminate the affair when she got married - that was agreed between he and that woman. I was mad, I left him and did a lot of silly things to him and that woman. He came after me, cried and begged me to go home and stay, he has since then cut out all the connections with that woman, and he promised not to see her, talk to her or have anything to do with her again. After all the beggings and affirmations he shown, I stayed (for the children's sake). I made know to him that I will not forget and forgive for what they did and he has to bear with my unreasonable actions towards him until I died. He accepted the conditions as long as I stay with him. 9 months have passed, he truely makes attempt to reconcile and there is actually no fault can be picked on him. He shows more care and love and concern to me. The problem is, I can't get over it - from time to time, I will bring this out and cry over it. And I became an alcoholic since then, I drink to drunk every night if not i can't sleep. I want to start a new life with him, but I just can't get over this. What should I do? I don't know - would leaving him make me happier? sorry, I got the dates wrong, it happened last year Sep 08...and that woman got married on 6 Dec 08, to her badly hurt husband.

Christians: What does the Bible say about YOU? I'm doing an informal survey on people's favourite promises, declarations or affirmations from the Bible. What is the absolute best thing the Bible has told you about yourself? For me, my current fave is 1 John 3:1: "How great is the love the LORD has lavished on [me], that [I] should be called [a child] of God; and that [is what I am]!"

Should not all sincere Christians thank their God for the Atheists and their criticism? I do all the time for I find the Atheists most of the time in their view seem to be good observers of the acts, actions, and the very inconsistent understanding of what many who call themselves Christians say the Bible says. Too many time in simple and clear logical terms they do call attention to many points that most do not see or desire to overlook for the sake of their so called blind faith. In my view they are a blessing and do aid me in the learning and correcting process that is necessary for me as I do seek to understand the constantly consistent truth. To all Atheists: Please stay right here on Yahoo Q&A and keep up the works you are good at so I can keep thanking my God and learning. You are one of the solid affirmations to me that My God does exist and does provide for all the needs of his children.

First answer is going to be chosen as best answer? Hi. I'm doing a presentation on positivity tomorrow and haven't done anything yet. So...It's my task to find a story or make one about positivity(Children's story) I really liked the book " The Affirmations Garden" but I don't have it and don't know how to read it online. If you have the book or a site that u can read it online, you will get best answer directly. BTW the boook is by Amy Hamilton. If you can't do that, then can you give me some good children's stories that potray positivity and that you can read online, and also the site on which you can read it online. If you can't find any for positivity but have a really good children's book about another virtue, that you can read online, give me the link and tell me which virtue it is about. Thank you. Please answer quickly.

Anyone else sick of seeing breastfeeding pictures? Woohoo you breastfeed, give that dog a bone. Women have been doing it for thousands of years, did they feel the need to bang on about it the entire time? And take pictures? Are you using them as PROOF that you breastfeed? Looking for affirmation? Will you post pictures of your children drinking cows milk from sippy cups? Or of them eating cheerios? There is no difference, it's just a child, eating. Perhaps this question is a little harsh but c'mon already, I can't be the only Mother on here that doesn't need to be seeing someone elses mammary. It's not because I'm a prude. It's because I come here to answer/ask questions, not look at t*ts.

Ramadan: What Happens During A Muslim 'Service' At A Mosque? First off, I apologise for the Church Terminology. I don't know what Muslims call their 'services' when they go the Mosque and so, being a Christian, I thought this was the best way to put it for my own understanding (I hope I haven't caused offense). Anywho, I was just curious as to what happened during a Muslim 'service' and how long they went on for normally - or does it differ in each place? For example, when I go to church, the service consists of: - Welcome - Gathering Prayer - Opening Worship / Opening Hymn (depending on the service) - Affirmation of Faith - Confession - Illustration for young children (before they go out to their groups) - Worship - New Testament or Old Testament Reading - Gospel Reading - Sermon - The Peace - Communion/Mass (unless it's Morning Prayer or Open Worship) - Intercession (including The Lords Prayer and the Collect) - Closing Worship/Closing Hymns - Closing Prayer - Blessing - End of Service This normally takes about an hour and half, but is longer during more important times of the Christian Calendar (e.g. Christmas and Easter). So yeah, moving back to the question at hand, what does go on during a Muslim 'service'? I'm just interested to know and to see how much it differs from the Church services I attend. Thank you for answering! Peace to you all, :) Victoria

Is the concept of "prophets" a total lunacy? God's explaination for Prophets: Yea, well I could have given you direct affirmations of my existance, but I decided to send you humans instead, to keep you guessing. Sure, some of them were faking you out, but Im a big Agatha Christie fan and I wanted to see who would figure out the mystery best. Humanity in year 68000 "Ok children, lets learn about Gods prophets he sent 66000 years ago. First, I need to teach you hundreds of new terms to describe this ancient ancient world. Dont ask me why God hasnt spoke to us since, we dont have time for that today"

What did your parents say to you repeatedly to make you feel unworthy? And do you think you would have done things differently if positive affirmations were the only language spoken? For instance here are a few that have stuck with me.(I am not boo hooing)lol 1.Children are to be seen and not heard,now go to your room Kelly.(daily affirmation from mom) 2. If it weren't for you Damn kids your father and I would still be happily married,but you and your brother ruined our marriage with your fighting. (interesting concept?) 3.your nothing but a little s*ut,w*ore,t*amp.(courtesy of mom starting at the age of 15 when I had my first and only boyfriend all the way through high school. 4.you will never amount to anything(daily affirmation from mom) 5.Your nothing but a drug Addict loser,your pathetic you make me sick you have completely thrown your whole life away,I am just disgusted. It's kind of a reminder to us all to remember how powerful the spoken word is and to use it with caution with our children,loved ones and everyone really.

what can i do? my son is 3. my daughter is 6 mo. my son is very jealous, insecure, and competitive with the baby for attn. i am worried because i have a younger brother and i hated him and was jealous and mean to him till i was 14. i don't want this for my children. i give my son a lot of positive one on one attn and quality time. i give him a lot of affirmations. i feel i am doing everything i can to reassure him he is loved, special and important. i constantly tell him he is a big boy and can do so many things and is my good helper, etc etc etc... from my last question someone said, make sure he knows what his role is in the family. what exactly does that mean? what can i tell him to let him know what his role is? what can i do to minimize the jealousy, insecurity and competition and to help him feel more loved, special and important?

Help with difficult older father? My relationship with my 84 year old dad is becoming strained. I am a 36 y/o single guy, who is unemployed and living at home due to chronic illness. My probs started when I began taking drugs and drinking to medicate the pain inside from my father and from my own sense of failure and directionless brought about by the illness I developed at 23. Although he is basically a decent person, I feel that he has focused his life on his business and has no real knowledge of who we are or can relate to us in an intimate way. I feel him to be emotionally stunted. I remember many occasions where I was told that I was too lazy, to this or that as a child and deeply hurt by nasty and poisonous words. I don't remember any affirmations or positive encouragement from him. His step-son, my half-brother (47) who never really lived with us, has actually turned out most balanced of the 4 of us. He told me one day that the only thing he has learned from my father is by observation and that he feels my father was never a mentor. I agree with him. My mother and my younger sister have both battled depression but to a lesser degree than myself. I am living with my father now out of necessity and he is supporting me, but I am hurt by so many things and his attitude towards me: I am educated but when we argue he calls me stupid and that I don't know anything. He accuses me of not sharing my life with him or my initmate feelings, but I hold back because I feel he can't listen to me impartially and without erupting in anger, so I keep my thoughts to myself. He is jealous of my relationship with my mother and when I step up to defend my mother, I am told repeatedly that I must not get involved because "she is his wife" and it's got nothing to do with me. When a business decision is made in the family and I give my feelings, I am told that it's none of my concern. He seems to think his children should not have an interest or opinion in the things they might one day inherit. When I get asked a question about something and I give an alternative opinion he get's angry. Every opinion I have or when I question him on something, it's taken as a direct challenge and results in explosive anger. My mother never stands up to him, but now that I do stand up for myself, when I ask him to answer personal questions about our relationship, he will simply say something like "oh you know" which seems hurtful and childish. He refuses to answer my questions and becomes belligerent and defensive. I don't have much to be proud about, but I know that I am a good, sensitive person and I had high-paying career. Life has dealt me a unfortunate blow and my health has made me feel like damaged goods. I want too get married one day and have a family but I don't want to end up like my father. I am scared of how I will treat my kids. About 3 years ago I asked him if he would like to join me for counselling because there were some things that I wanted to get off my chest. The psychologist warned me that I would run the risk of him taking everything as blame (because of his age). I dropped it and never asked him again but he doesn't seem to think he has any issues which could benefit from therapy. About 5 years ago I began to change my life. Became a christian, gave up drugs, alcohol, smoking and everything else. I am now clean, spiritually stronger and my health has recovered to a point where I feel that soon I will be able to re-enter the job market. Even though I have forgiven my father for many things, I am just finding more and more that he is unwilling to deal with emotions or open-up to me. I know little about his past, what drives him, what he aspires to, what goals he has. I feel that I am the way I am because of the way he has raised me and he basically accuses me of the same things. He has only managed to communicate with me about certain things in 3 letters. He can't be open. He feels that I should be grateful for every little thing he does and I am, but I tried to explain to him that it's something which is normal for fathers to do for their children. Every time I get money from him, it feels like there is a string attached and it will be used as ammunition against me later on. He has made it very clear that his relationship with his father was awful, but never stood up to his father or told him how he felt. I feel that he has tremendous unforgiveness towards his father and has never offloaded the baggage. What is really hurtful though is that we have a half sister (46) from my mother's 1st marriage who he basically resented from when they got married. He witheld affection, love and acceptance from her, seemingly because he felt threatened by her relationship with my mother. My sister has had two broken marriages and my father has only lately began speaking to her when she phones my mother, but deep down I know how he still feels about her. He refers to her as "the loser". He has basically disowned her and I feel th

Celebrate Diversity (all races welcome) :)? I am caucasian ("white") and I wanted to start a celebration of racial diversity. I am grateful for all of the races that God has so lovingly created. Each person is special and every race is uniquely designed with utmost care. :) I love what Martin Luther King said. He said, "I have a dream that one day...my small children will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." It is truly the heart that determines a person's integrity, not their skin color. I would love to hear the affirmations of other races by people who exude this exemplary character. Be blessed nations of the world. :)

Should I quit my job because my boss calls in sick almost once every week...and we only work 4 day weeks? I love my employer, he is kind, caring and generous...however, he has some emotional problems that keep him from coming to work some days. I must cancel all clients for the day and get yelled at and I must apologize 80 x a day due to numerous cancellations. I am so stressed out due to this and the fact that I am a single Mom struggling to pay the bills. I am recently out of a loving long-term relationship that my child and I are also sad about. I am trying to do + affirmations, however when I get the call that he is not coming in, all good thoughts fly out the window and I am left with neck tension and an upset stomach, lately I cry alot over this...please help me!!!

How to deal with your current partner and their ex? My partner and I have been together for nearly 3 years. We have an 18 month old son together. He has a 7 year old daughter from a previous relationship, whom we have 50/50 (one week on, one week off). When we first got together, he stated he was divorced. He was actually only separated, which I found out 2 months into my pregnancy. His reason for not telling me was that he doesn't see a difference as they have been separated for 4 years (at the time) and therefore are divorced in his eyes. We went through many issues throughout our relationship and I left him in January of this year. I moved back in in August after 4 months of intensive counselling and affirmations from him that he would cut back on his friendship with his ex wife (they surpass the "normal" ex relationship by maintaining a friendship out side the parameters of their daughter). I am highly uncomfortable with the nature of their relationship as it impacts our family life on a consistent basis. In addition he had promised to finalize the divorce so that we could get married (we also want another child, but I am adamant that we be married first). Today we got in a big arguement as he has not completed these tasks. The divorce is still not finalized (it's the end of October) and he is still friendly with her in a manner that makes me uncomfortable. I want a positive relationship between them for the sake of his daughter, but the friendship stretches the limits. Right now I am very unhappy. I do not know what the appropriate action to take is. Do I leave him as he is not doing the things he said he would or following through on things and I feel miserable all the time? Or do I stick it out as leaving would be damaging to the children? He's a good father, but our relationship is faltering. Even with counselling, he refused to do what the counsellor suggested because he didn't agree with it. I am at a loss. I DO love him, but I am not willing to be a doormat and play second fiddle to another woman for the rest of my life. I want a partner whose loyalites lie with me and our family (which includes his daughter). Advice is appreciated. Thank you everyone.

I feel like my boyfriend is very immature...? I'm 19; my boyfriend just turned 18. I know, blahblah he's young blahblah. But I'm used to guys his age being a little more mature. The men in my family mature young. My boyfriend is almost like a child sometimes. He needs constant affirmation and affection and has NO common sense. His dad has skin cancer and my boyfriend never wears sunscreen because he thinks it's healthy to get that kind of sun exposure, for example. Is this common with young men or will he eventually grow up? I love him but it's very frustrating.

how do you cure an inferiority complex? for years ever since i was 13/14 (im now 18) i always compare myself to people, mostly girls, b/c they seem to have perfect lives, people think theyre all beautiful & fun, they have boyfriends etc ect & everyone loves them. im the exact opposite of this norm since all girls are expected to be pretty & outgoing & non-virgins (i support it btw). i have social phobia, no friends & i look like homeless shit (not lying) with skin diseases. is there a way to stop that chronic problem. i have serious goals to accomplish but i feel its impossible b/c i cannot do it or i do not deserve them. i feel punished b/c for years & still today i get occasionally bullied & mocked by random strangers for being untalktive & weird, on top of this having an unhealthy appearance. i hate most people now & i never believe any compliment to me, even if they are sincere & even if they are repeated over & over & still dont believe them & get suspicious first of all PLEASE DO NOT SAY -accept yourself -stop comparing yourself; write your strengths down (impossible for my case) - affirmations (useless) -go out & make friends (fail...the closest "friend' i got was emo & depressed...not what i want) - preen yourself with makeup & hairdos (i look worse that way) - god loves you your unique BSing (i am ATHEIST & love it) this shit is NOT EASY as changing self talk. it already been ingrained like rock in my mind that i suck. i did accomplish tiny feats before & had various lucky moments but they never chnage my mentality long term (i get moody often) how do you CURE inferiority complex? how do i truly convince myself otherwise, in the same way children believe in santa or the superstitious believe in deities? the best way might be experience but i cannot rely on that since new circumstance hardly happen to me my mind seems closed to suggestion its aggravating i have important goals! im tired of failing at everything...i dont even know any talents i might have

Has anyone made good profits by using a Yudu? I recently purchased one to put my sorority logo on a few things and also because I can never find t-shirts with words that I want on them and am thinking about selling them. I am a big fan of positive affirmations and just good things to say over all and thought I could just spread some cheer, for a small price...for adults, teens, and younger children. I know that I can always get good feedback from my Yahoo Answers crew! :-) My goal is to sell/market them online

Atheists: Are you a secular humanist? Just curious. We've got a lot of atheists in R&S and I was wondering how many were secular humanists, like myself. In case you are, and didn't know it, I copy-pasted the affirmations below from the Council for Secular Humanism website. 1. We are committed to the application of reason and science to the understanding of the universe and to the solving of human problems. 2. We deplore efforts to denigrate human intelligence, to seek to explain the world in supernatural terms, and to look outside nature for salvation. 3. We believe that scientific discovery and technology can contribute to the betterment of human life. 4. We believe in an open and pluralistic society and that democracy is the best guarantee of protecting human rights from authoritarian elites and repressive majorities. 5. We are committed to the principle of the separation of church and state. 6. We cultivate the arts of negotiation and compromise as a means of resolving differences and achieving mutual understanding. 7. We are concerned with securing justice and fairness in society and with eliminating discrimination and intolerance. 8. We believe in supporting the disadvantaged and the handicapped so that they will be able to help themselves. 9. We attempt to transcend divisive parochial loyalties based on race, religion, gender, nationality, creed, class, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, and strive to work together for the common good of humanity. 10. We want to protect and enhance the earth, to preserve it for future generations, and to avoid inflicting needless suffering on other species. 11. We believe in enjoying life here and now and in developing our creative talents to their fullest. 12. We believe in the cultivation of moral excellence. 13. We respect the right to privacy. Mature adults should be allowed to fulfill their aspirations, to express their sexual preferences, to exercise reproductive freedom, to have access to comprehensive and informed health-care, and to die with dignity. 14. We believe in the common moral decencies: altruism, integrity, honesty, truthfulness, responsibility. Humanist ethics is amenable to critical, rational guidance. There are normative standards that we discover together. Moral principles are tested by their consequences. 15. We are deeply concerned with the moral education of our children. 16. We want to nourish reason and compassion. 17. We are engaged by the arts no less than by the sciences. 18. We are citizens of the universe and are excited by discoveries still to be made in the cosmos. 19. We are skeptical of untested claims to knowledge, and we are open to novel ideas and seek new departures in our thinking. 20. We affirm humanism as a realistic alternative to theologies of despair and ideologies of violence and as a source of rich personal significance and genuine satisfaction in the service to others. 21. We believe in optimism rather than pessimism, hope rather than despair, learning in the place of dogma, truth instead of ignorance, joy rather than guilt or sin, tolerance in the place of fear, love instead of hatred, compassion over selfishness, beauty instead of ugliness, and reason rather than blind faith or irrationality. 22. We believe in the fullest realization of the best and noblest that we are capable of as human beings. God is in a good mood: What do you mean 'religion as defined by the Supreme Court'? Can you elaborate?

What do you think about the Texas making it a law to be homosexual? Texas GOP Official Platform Calls for Imprisonment of Homosexuals and Supportive Heterosexuals 20 JUNE 2010 COMMENTS (223) AUTHOR: JAYSAYS I’m not a big fan of Democrats right now. In fact, I’m so upset with their negotiations to be bi-partisan, I actually considered not voting for a single democrat this November and instead voting for an independent or abstaining my vote altogether. Many LGBT people have made calls for a boycott of the democrats – no money and no votes. But I live in Texas and that changes things for me. The Texas GOP has released their “2010 State Republican Party Platform” and its filled with hate and bigotry. One blogger even likened the platform to being very similar to that of Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill – and they are absolutely right! The anti-gayness of the Republican platform began with their principles. Principle #6 begins, : We believe in… Self-sufficient families, founded on the traditional marriage of a natural man and a natural woman. That principle concurs with roughly 76% of Texas voters (which was the percentage that voted to support an amendment to the Texas Constitution to ban same-sex marriage, or anything even similar to it). But it gets far more frightening. Under the bold, uppercase heading, “Strengthening Families, Protecting Life and Promoting Health” the Texas GOP outlines why I should be legislated back into the closet and how they intend to do it: Family and Defense of Marriage – We support the definition of marriage as a God–ordained, legal and moral commitment only between a natural man and a natural woman, which is the foundational unit of a healthy society, and we oppose the assault on marriage by judicial activists. *** We further call on Congress to pass and the state legislatures to ratify a marriage amendment declaring that marriage in the United States shall consist of and be recognized only as the union of a natural man and a natural woman. Neither the United States nor any state shall recognize or grant to any unmarried person the legal rights or status of a spouse. You’ll note that the Texas GOP is asking that marriage rights in other states be revoked as well. Family Values – We affirm that this section is a response to the attacks on traditional family values. These include well funded, vigorous political and judicial attempts by powerful organizations and branches of the government to force acceptance, affirmation and normalization of homosexual behavior upon school children, parents, educational institutions, businesses, employees, government bodies and religious institutions and charities. These aggressive, intolerant efforts marginalize as bigots anyone who dissents. You’ll notice that the shoe fits. They are attempting to legislate me. They are attempting to deny me fundamental rights they enjoy based upon, as evidenced by this proposal, their belief in an intolerant and uncaring “God.” Here’s the definition of bigot to make it clear that they are what they claim not to be: “One who is strongly partial to one’s own group, religion, race, or politics and is intolerant of those who differ.” Thus, I am a bigot too because I’m intolerant of the belief that I am inferior as a human to the Texas GOP. I accept and embrace that fact. The only difference between my bigotry and theirs is that I don’t tell them who they should marry. But wait, it gets worse and here’s where we start sounding very Ugandan: Marriage Licenses – We support legislation that would make it a felony to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple and for any civil official to perform a marriage ceremony for such. That’s right. If you are a heterosexual clergy member who decides to perform a marriage ceremony for a same-sex person, you go to prison. You don’t have to have gay sex anymore to go to prison in Texas (as you did in the past), now you can go just for supporting a life commitment between two people of the same-sex. The Texas GOP then goes on to ignorantly declare that homosexuality: tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, leads to the spread of dangerous, communicable diseases, and is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans. But wait, it gets worse… still: Homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in our public education and policy, nor should “family” be redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We are opposed to any granting of special legal entitlements, refuse to recognize, or grant special privileges including, but not limited to: marriage between persons of the same sex (regardless of state of origin), custody of children by homosexuals, homosexual partner insurance or retirement benefits. We oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or b http://jaysays.com/2010/06/texas-gop-official-platform-calls-for-imprisonment-of-homosexuals-and-supportive-heterosexuals/ That's the link to the article. Basically the Texas GOP wants to make homosexuality a crime outlawing homosexual acts and if caught they will be given time in prison, also heterosexuals that support gay rights will be sent straight to prison too! They also want to spread this law to the rest of the US!

What are your thoughts on the Texas GOP's commitment to making Americans for free? "•Marriage Licenses – We support legislation that would make it a felony to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple and for any civil official to perform a marriage ceremony for such. •Texas Sodomy Statutes – We oppose the legalization of sodomy. We demand that Congress exercise its authority granted by the U.S. Constitution to withhold jurisdiction from the federal courts from cases involving sodomy. [The HRC has a post up about why this is beyond Congress. You can read it here.] •Family Values – We affirm that this section is a response to the attacks on traditional family values. These include well- funded, vigorous political and judicial attempts by powerful organizations and branches of the government to force acceptance, affirmation and normalization of homosexual behavior upon school children, parents, educational institutions, businesses, employees, government bodies and religious institutions and charities. These aggressive, intolerant efforts marginalize as bigots anyone who dissents. The issue of homosexuality aside, the document also notes that the party wishes to reinstate corporal punishment in public schools, raise the age of consent to 18 and ban all forms of pornography." http://www.care2.com/causes/civil-rights/blog/texas-republican-platform-seeks-to-criminalize-sodomy-and-make-it-a-felony-to-marry-gay-couples/

Are these two quotes from two of America's best Presidents still relevant? "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be NO divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but ONE flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." Theodore Roosevelt 1907. Signed by president George Washington,this law let only WHITES become citizens. Proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that the founding Fathers created America for white people only! Passed by the United States Congress, “An act to establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization” (March 26, 1790). TEXT SOURCE: 1 Stat. 103-104. edited version: De Pauw, Linda Grant, et al., eds. Documentary History of the First Federal Congress of the United States of America, March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791. 14 vols. to date. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1972-1995. 6:1516-1522. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That any Alien being a free white person, who shall have resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States for the term of two years, may be admitted to become a citizen thereof on application to any common law Court of record in any one of the States wherein he shall have resided for the term of one year at least, and making proof to the satisfaction of such Court that he is a person of good character, and taking the oath or affirmation prescribed by law to support the Constitution of the United States, which Oath or Affirmation such Court shall administer, and the Clerk of such Court shall record such Application, and the proceedings thereon; and thereupon such person shall be considered as a Citizen of the United States. And the children of such person so naturalized, dwelling within the United States, being under the age of twenty one years at the time of such naturalization, shall also be considered as citizens of the United States. And the children of citizens of the United States that may be born beyond Sea, or out of the limits of the United States, shall be considered as natural born Citizens: Provided, that the right of citizenship shall not descend to persons whose fathers have never been resident in the United States: Provided also, that no person heretofore proscribed by any States, shall be admitted a citizen as aforesaid, except by an Act of the Legislature of the State in which such person was proscribed.

What are your reasons to support traditional marriage only? Here are 5 of mine, does any one else have more. Top Five Reasons to Support Traditional Marriage Only: 1. Marriage is about affirming the ideal. And when it comes to children, science and common sense both say: Mothers and fathers both matter to children. 2. Same-Sex Marriage sends a terrible message to the next generation: alternative family forms are just as good as traditional families, children don't need a mother and a father, and marriage is about adult desires for affirmation or benefits, not about the well-being of children. 3. It's just wrong for the law to pretend that two men being intimate are the same as a husband and wife, especially when it comes to raising children. 4. Marriage belongs in the hands of the people. Four judges in Massachusetts have no business rewriting the moral rules our kids are going to live by. 5. Marriage isn't a special interest, it's a common good. Every American benefits from a healthy marriage culture. All Americans pay the price in increased taxes, social disorder, and human suffering when mothers and fathers fail to get and stay married. I am interested in hearing all of your reasons. The social order was confirmed by the US Supreme Court in Reynolds vs US, a polygamy case.

Find the errors: English Grammar? 1.The experiences of men in the throws of violence and insanity leads to the affirmation of humanity. 2. Blake tells the reader that the children are naked and white he is gently saying that the children have been stripped of their sins. 3. Randall employs the characteristics of a folk song to make it seem more real and to help prevent it from happening again. 4. As the reader reads this they have no choice, regardless of their beliefs or background, but to agree. 5.A child of the girls age should not even be aware of what a Freedom March is. 6. In the poem " The Chimney Sweeper", by William Blake, is about a social critique of the eighteen century. 7. The girl asked her mother if she could go march, however, in fear that she would get hurt, her mother tells her to go sing in the childrens's choir choir instead. 8. When the Mother says, she wants the child to avoid "....clubs and hoses, guns and jails"(7), it makes the reader think. 9. The reader experiences sympathy when they discover the death of the mother. 10. Have you ever loved someones with all your heart and had then taken away too soon? 11. Randall uses imagery, diction an irony to get the overall meaning of the meaning of the poem. 12. When the author tells us that this was the last smile that would be on the mother's face foreshadowing what happens next. 13. The poem begins with Gods power of creation. 14. Theme; the poet effectively dramatizes the time period and hatred towards African- Americans. 15. Through the author's effective combination of dialogue, allusion and connotation, the author reminds the reader of the unpredictability and brevity of life, as well as the inevitability of death. 16.The church is bombed where the girl was. 17. Every person that can understand, knows the struggles of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. 18. what if you go fight for your country and experience the monstrosity of war on the battle, would you still have the same opinion. 19. Dudley allowed us to see that the human race perpetuates tragedies and how the innocent are always caught in between the midst of foolish terrorism. 20. Randall shows the maturity of the young girls mother. 21. He talks about her smiling, because she knows that her daughter will be safe. Especially in the scared place. 22. Lines seven and eight are the problem lines in which man is described as no longer connected to God. 23. In this poem you feel the love, mothers can identify universally, and you can feel the pain of harming an innocent child. 24. This boy's dreams were slashed along with his hand. It is truly unfair. 25. While he is snowing the events that goes on everyday in the child's life , Blake also gives the reader a view into the emotional life of a child through his use of irony . 26. When the boy awakes he tells the speaker of his dream. 27. The breast with bright wings is a white dove a symbol of God's peace and happiness. 28. Because of Williams ability to create distinct images in the reader's mind, it makes the reader feel the character's grief. 29. The writing style is amazing and moving, it makes a person be grateful for whats around him. 30. Theme: Blake shows the abusive life in England during the eighteenth century and emphasize his point of view of that tragic world. 31. The misery and lack of human rights is what shows how abusive society can be. 32. It is no wonder why Tom begins to have a dream with the kind of imagery that he does. 33. Has someone ever hated you so much that it made them went end your life? 34. She does suggest that the child go sing in the children's choir. the mother chose the church because she felt the child would be safe there.

child w/ inferiority complex? my 3 yr old son seems to feel inferior to his baby sister. i am always giving him positive affirmations but it doesn't help. he's very jealous and thinks he has to compete for my attn. and believe me i give him a lot of positive attn and spend a lot of quality time with him. other than these things that i am already doing, how can i help him feel more ok with who he is and help him know that he is loved and special and important?

Three-Word Phrases can be tools to help develop every relationship? YOUR VIEWS? There are many things that you can do to strengthen your relationships. Often the most effective thing you can do involves saying just three words. When spoken sincerely, these statements often have the power to develop new friendships, deepen old ones and even bring healing to relationships that have soured. The following three-word phrases can be tools to help develop every relationship. 1. Let me help: Good friends see a need and then try to fill it. When they see a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they jump in and help out. 2. I understand you: People become closer and enjoy each other more when the other person accepts and understands them. Letting your spouse know - in so many little ways - that you understand them, is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship. And this can apply to any relationship. 3. I respect you: Respect is another way of showing love. Respect demonstrates that another person is a true equal. If you talk to your children as if they were adults you will strengthen the bonds and become closer friends. This applies to all interpersonal relationships. 4. I miss you: Perhaps more marriages could be saved and strengthened if couples simply and sincerely said to each other "I miss you." This powerful affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. Consider how important you would feel, if you received an unexpected phone call from your spouse in the middle of your workday, just to say "I miss you." 5. Maybe you're right: This phrase is very effective in diffusing an argument. The implication when you say "maybe you're right" is the humility of admitting, "maybe I'm wrong". Let's face it. When you have an argument with someone, all you normally do is solidify the other person's point of view. They, or you, will not likely change their position and you run the risk of seriously damaging the relationship between you. Saying "maybe you're right" can open the door to explore the subject more. You may then have the opportunity to express your view in a way that is understandable to the other person. 6. Please forgive me: Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to own up that he has been in the wrong, which is saying, in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday. 7. I thank you: Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude. 8. Count on me: A friend is one who walks in when others walk out. Loyalty is an essential ingredient for true friendship. It is the emotional glue that bonds people. Those that are rich in their relationships tend to be steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there indicating "you can count on me." 9. I'll be there: If you have ever had to call a friend in the middle of the night, to take a sick child to hospital, or when your car has broken down some miles from home, you will know how good it feels to hear the phrase "I'll be there."Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to them and us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored emotionally and spiritually. Being there is at the very core of civility. 10. Go for it: We are all unique individuals. Don't try to get your friends to conform to your ideals. Support them in pursuing their interests, no matter how far out they seem to you. God has given everyone dreams, dreams that are unique to that person only. Support and encourage your friends to follow their dreams. Tell them to "go for it." 11. I love you: Perhaps the most important three words that you can say. Telling someone that you truly love them satisfies a person's deepest emotional needs. The need to belong, to feel appreciated and to be wanted. Your spouse, your children, your friends and you, all need to hear those three little words: "I love you." Love is a choice. You can love even when the feeling is gone. Never take some one for granted,Hold every person Close to your Heart because you might wake up one day and realise that you have lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting stones." Remember this always in life.

What Do You Think Of These Character Names? Aqilah - means wise - an alien who is wise and sensible, who protects her heart too well due to past tragedies which have left her hard and cold Lamara - means bitter - a self centered spoilt alien who was so greedy she always wanted more thinking it would give her happiness, but never found it. Valoria - means "to be healthy, strong" - a compassionate caring alien who was brought up to love others. But her father dies when she's a child, leaving her yearning for male affirmation. Kamden - means unsure - a man who is so desperate for love that he repels women. But he is good looking and is often taken advantage of, which has made him seek comfort in sex. Declan - means full of goodness - he grew up as a budding football star, and loved his family especially his little brother. when he was 17 he was in an accident that killed his father and brother and left him paralized from the torso down. He then found out his GF was pregnantt was his son. She left him, but he kept the son, and lives with him and his mother. he is compassionate and caring, yet torn and paranoid. Amanda - means she will be loved - Kamdens only ever girlfriend and his best friend who grew up being judged and frowned on by all except him for her poverty and plain appearance. Alice - means noble - Declans mother, she is a broken woman, who is over protective of her grandson and son. Zachary - means pure - Declans son, named after Declans little brother. He is youthful and naive, has a free spirit and yes, he is pure. He has grown up in poverty and understands his grandma is old and his father is disabled and works hard to be of help, and works at just 13 years old. He is a young carar in many ways. so what do you think? Do these characters sound interesting and good? And do the names suite? (it's for a book i'm in the midst of writing XD )

why ask for affirmation when you can just "put it out there"? isn't it about just contributing? JUST A DREAM Behind the window, listening The ear provokes the mind's pursuits Inducing thoughts of bittersweet The children's cries of laughter swoon, Unseen, but there across the way--- A tidepool of joy in an ocean of madness A fistful of hope in an armful of sadness I long to regress and join them there "And far too late", my thoughts decree From mind that died so long ago And soul that longs to follow fast---- Yet faster is the heartfelt plea To pray this life was just a dream A prayer to those that listen kind That new life will the morning find.

Ask, seek and knock each affirmation has its own present, can you enlighten what they be? 7“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10“Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! Thank you for the teaching and your time

Are people more disposed to negativity than to positive affirmation? I read something once that told me that humans are used to the word "yes". That is why when children repeatedly ask for something, and you say no, they keep asking. This also goes for telemarketers. Recently I have tried to be more positive and have said some positive things, only to get shot down as being too cheesy or maybe too "get over it" like. It's like when you compliment someone on something they are wearing, and instead of them saying, "Thanks", they say, "Oh, I totally wore it by accident! I probably woulndn't look like this otherwise..." It's like in this day and age, people want to be negative... Maybe because when there is negativity, there is still more work to do. If you are positive, it seems like the security of 'work' goes away, leaving people to feel unproductive...(?) Any opinions?

Christians, why do you practice paganism daily and celebrate pagan holy days? Christianity must be a false religion because it celebrates not the greatness of god but pagan rights. Christianity is a religion of disbelievers in god. Most Bible scholars agree that Christmas is of pagan origin. In his book 4000 Years of Christmas, Earl W. Count, Professor of Anthropology at Hamilton College, explains the origin of the Christmas celebration: "We do not know its beginning . . . we do not really know when the Christ child it venerates was born: or the time and place when Christmas was first celebrated: or exactly how it was that, over the centuries, a bishop saint of Asia Minor, and a pagan god of the Germans merged to become Santa Claus." "although the Christmas story centers in the Christ child of Bethlehem, it begins so long before his coming that we find its hero arriving on the scene after more than half of the time of the story has gone by. Christmas began over 4000 years ago, as the festival which renewed the world for another year. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires and probably the yule log; the giving of presents; the carnivals with their floats; their merry makings and clowning; the mummers who sing and play from house to house, the feasting; the church processions with their lights and song —all these and more began three centuries before Christ was born. And they celebrated the arrival of a new year" (ibid., page 18). "For that day [25th of December] was sacred, not only to the pagan Romans but to a religion from Persia which, in those days, was one of Christianity's strongest rivals. This Persian religion was Mithraism, whose followers worshiped the sun, and celebrated its return to strength on that day. The church finally succeeded in taking the merriment, the greenery, the lights, and gifts from Saturn and giving them to the "babe of Bethlehem" (ibid., page 27). "It happened that the date [December 25th] did fall in the midst of the Saturnalia. Far from being an invention to compete against Roman and Persian paganism, the birthday of Christ ran the danger of being swallowed up in pagan merry making. The [church] fathers tried strenuously to keep Christmas strictly a churchly celebration. It was part of their unremitting struggle to break the grip of the pagan gods upon the people. And as they broke, Romans became Christians . . . but the Saturnalia remained" (ibid., page 28). "When was Jesus born? No one knows. December 25th is no more than the historical date of his birth than is any other" [page 50]. "Christmas, as we have seen, is of the Mediterranean . . .for the Mediterranean world already had not merely centuries, but millennia behind it, when Christ was born; and even the religion which he founded had traveled several centuries before it discovered its need of Christmas" (page 86). "Renewal and rebirth: After 4000 years, the festival that has grown about the birth of the Christ child remains an affirmation that all things can be made anew" (ibid., page 91). although no one knows the exact date of Christ's birth, there is evidence that he was not born in the winter: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night" (Lk.2:8). This never could have occurred in the month of December in Palestine. The shepherds usually brought their flocks from the mountainsides and fields and corralled them no later than the middle of October to protect them from the cold, rainy season that followed. The Song of Solomon 2:11 and Ezra.10:9, 13 show that winter was a rainy season during which shepherds could not have remained in open fields at night: "It was an ancient custom among the Jews of those days to send their sheep to the fields, and deserts about Passover [early spring] and bring them home at commencement of the first rain . . .During the time they were out, the shepherds watched them night and day, . . .The first rains began early in the month of Marchesvan, which answers to part of our October and November [begins in the middle of October] we find that the sheep were kept out in the open country during the whole summer, and as these shepherds had not yet brought home their flocks, it is a presumptive argument that October had not yet commenced, and that consequently, our Lord was not born on the 25th of December, when no flocks were out in the fields by night. On this very ground, the nativity in December should be given up. The feeding of the flocks by night in the fields is a chronological fact" (The Adam Clarke Commentary, Volume 5, page 347). There is no command in the whole Bible that tells us to observe Christmas. Under the inspired teaching of Paul and Peter and the other apostles, the Christians of the first century never observed Christ's birth date. Christmas came to us through the Roman Catholic Church, which is where it gets its authority as a religious holida

What do you think about the new lead codices that reveal jesus was gay? The most astounding finding from the newly discovered lead codices is that Jesus Christ was unambiguously and openly gay. He and his disciples formed a same-sex coterie, bound by feelings of love and mutual support. There are recorded instances of same-sex activity – the "beloved disciple" plays a significant role – and there is affirmation of the joys of friendship and of living and loving together. A whole new complexion is given to that rather puzzling passage where Jesus exhorts his followers to break family ties: "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14, 26). It seems clear now that this is less a negative repudiation of family and more a positive exhortation to join in affirmation of a gay lifestyle and love. There is at least one new parable, that of the two young men. There are clear echoes of the relationship between David and Jonathan, for Jesus speaks of one young man having his soul "knit with the soul" of the other, and loving him "as his own soul". Intriguing is evidence that the Catholics might be closer to the truth about the status of Mary, the mother of Jesus, than are the Protestants. She has a much bigger role in the life of Jesus than many hitherto expected, with Jesus frequently returning home and making much of her.

i'm writing a post-mockingjay fanfiction for hunger games, and i have three questions(:? 1) what kind of games do you think SC meant when she ended the trilogy with "but there are much worse games to play."? 2) how do you find this starting? - His hands have a strong hold on me, my shoulders to be exact. It is only when I step away from the dark, haunting thought that I realize I have been thrashing. Then I stop. It wasn't the insane loss of control of my body that I knew had startled Peeta awake, though a bruise or two is starting to show from under his almost translucent skin. It was such an intense scream that built from within me first which had such power to startle him into a wake, not exactly lull before the storm. He shushes me and props me up with my ear to his chest, his skin warming my cheek through the thin veil of cotton, wiping a fusion of salty sweat and tears from my cheeks. The knowing look he throws me with his eyes, even in the darkness where I can barely form any objects on the bedside table, is penetrating and it radiates our mutual understanding. It's Prim. We barely have any time to whisper a word about the nightmare before Chicory and Mitch come running in, their rag toys dragging by the floor. Chicory wears courage and sophistication like a set of protective armor as she climbs into our bed and asks me what's wrong. Her enquiry reminds me of Prim, with how she stayed up and talked to me in 13. She sounds a thousand years older for a child who's barely beyond the age where ponies and pink was everything she could ask for in life. Maybe even wiser than me. "It's okay." I say, stroking her dark hair gently as her eyes are pouring with lively, youthful innocence. If that were ever taken away from her- It's the reason I never named her Primrose, after my younger sister. Prim was stripped bare of that innocence, it clinging onto her dear young life only in the form of little ducktails in her blouses. And to name Chicory as Rose would only remind me of the late President Snow, his breath always reeking with the stench of copper and roses. Foolish it would ever be to have such a pretty name to remind the earlier generations of their past sacrifices in the Games, some losing their son and daughters, some their parents or siblings. All because of Snow. Then when Haymitch left us, that's how Mitch got his honor. When I start to stare into the distant, remembering many memories both painful and grieving, Peeta escorts the kids back into their room. I can hear the underlying affirmations made by Chicory, promising her father that she'll watch over Mitch for him and sing him a simple song to sleep. "So that you can take care of Mommy." says the sweet child. I can already feel Peeta's smile. "She takes onto Prim's character." He says as he reaches the door. Prim. At the thought of her name, I hear a fragile voice at the back of my head whimpering for aid. Images of the past flash before my eyes, and I'm back at the Capitol. I'm alone, Gale caught and maybe even being tortured to his demise at this very moment, while Peeta keeps the rhythms in my chest faster than it already is. If a hand will rise to my neck and crush my brittle throat to bits. Yet, it isn't death or him that I'm afraid of, but I'm terrified that he'll hurt himself while he's not in control of his own limbs and mind. I remind myself again, that I'm alone. Right behind the gates of the president's mansion. Children huddling among each other as silver parachutes are ripped apart and explosives are set off to blind my vision. It's a few moments later when my ducktailed sister sidesteps the seemingly harmless box and wraps a coat around a child not any much younger than herself. And it's another short one before - I witness with my very own eyes - she is blown to bits. The bloodcurdling scream of a nine-year-old kid in the background clings onto Prim in every dream, making it her own death whistle. Until today, I can never seem to take the two apart. They come as a set, bent to force me into despairing guilt, as if I'm not, already, guilty enough. The scream echoes in my head, bouncing about the empty walls in my closed skull. I fear that I might tilt towards insanity soon. Maybe I need the head doctor after all, but after twenty years, he's probably dead. Should've accepted his calls when I could. Now I regret it. The wishfulness climbs down my spine, melting me into a weakness as I sit on the bed, alone, cold, and - at this very moment - separated from the world around me. (i know, a small kid being so wise. i should change that huh.) 3) what do you think of these two lines to be used? "I don't know if i'm running because i'm scared, or if i'm scared because i'm running. But i don't know which is what, or what i'm doing anymore." and "They always say: "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer". T sorry, it was cut. - "they always say: "keep you friends close, and your enemies closer." The problem is, right now, I can't tell them apart."(:

I am thinking about committing to a life of being a bachelor, any tips? I am still failry young but so incredibly shy and socially anxious that I am giving up the fight. When I was younger, I had a few girlfriends but I was so shy and awkward that I ended up runing them all and they just got bored or weirded out when I didnt say anything to their friends or family. I did go through a phase where I really tried to get out of my shyness with lots of different tactics, affirmations, therapy, reading books, trying different things and exercises but when I went out and approached girls I found it so traumatic and painful that I normally always reverted to my shell where it is safe and usually went back harder and deeper than before I came out. I don't know what cause this extreme level of shyness, I am a normal looking guy and had a fairly decent childhood, I think it is just inbred in me, like genetics. Now, I feel like I am starting to give up the fight and am starting to accept that I am likely to be on my own for life and am coming to terms with this. I can't be bothered trying anymore and going through the torment and suffering that it involves for me personally.My fear of rejection and humiliation has become so intense as to be socially debilitating. I am trying to think about whether it is possible to have a fulfilling life being on your own and how I can find peace in this way (I have friends and stuff but they are all in relationships, some are even starting to get married, have children etc) Anyone else have any tips, advice, similar experiences or words of wisdom on how to life a happy and fulfilling life on your own and whether it is possible? My greatest fear is when I get old and there will be noone around, no children or anyone to support me or keep me company and I will just be living in an empty flat / house but I think if I try to live a busy life I will get through.I do not feel lonely now, I am happy now but just worried about the future.