The Bible tells us that Daniel had an excellent spirit. If you study his life, you’ll find that he chose excellent friends. Do you know who he hung out with? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego – the three Hebrew teenagers who refused to bow down to the king’s golden idol. It’s no wonder Daniel was a person of excellence. His friends were people of courage and integrity, people who wouldn’t compromise.
One of the best ways to set yourself up for success is to make sure the people you are choosing to spend time with have qualities that you want. Whether you realize it or not, the people you spend time with are rubbing off on you. Don’t think you can just sit in the lunchroom every day and listen to gossip and people badmouth the company and not be affected by it. Whether you join in or not, that poison is going inside of you. If you stay there long enough, more often than not, you’ll become a gossiper just like them. What’s the solution? Find somewhere else to eat lunch. Sit at a different table. Go outside. Yes, people may talk about you, they may think you’re odd, but you need to just rise above it. You have a destiny to fulfill. You are going places. You have to set yourself up for success by keeping that poison out of your life.
Psychologists tell us there is something called the “law of the group,” which means we associate with people according to the way we see ourselves. Have you ever noticed how, most of the time, people who gossip find other people who gossip? Negative people gravitate toward other negative people. Complainers seem to always find the other complainers. That’s where that saying “birds of a feather flock together” comes from. We find people just like us. Knowing this, I encourage you to evaluate your friendships. If your friends are all negative, tend to compromise, or settle for mediocrity, it’s time to get some new friends. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 13:20 that if you spend time with wise people, you will become wise. In the same way, if you spend time with victorious people, you will become victorious. If you spend time with successful people, you will become successful. So choose your friends carefully so you can set yourself up for success and be equipped to move forward in the destiny God has prepared for you!
by Joel Osteen
Old Lady Interviewed by Oprah on Her 70+ Birthday
Posted by Bobby Hamasaki at 12:41 PM Labels: Inspirational Article
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day... like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first? The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!??
Maya Angelou said this:
I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'.
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Having a negative attitude and worrying about certain things in life is a big problem that many of us deal with. There is not one person in life that does not have problems, but the difference between the one who overcomes and the one who doesn't is how they handle the situation. Have faith in God and believe that He has your best interest in mind. He never promised life would be without problems, but God did promise that He would never leave our side and that every one of our needs would be met. (Hebrews 13:5) (Psalm 145:15-16)
Always try to have a positive outlook when a problem comes your way. If you lost your job, think of it in a positive way and let God know that you are trusting in Him for a better position of employment. Being negative when a problem occurs will hinder God's power because we by our pessimism are in essence saying to God, "You cannot help me in this situation." The Bible says that God knows what we need even before we ask Him, so have a positive attitude and believe the Lord will be with you and bless you no matter how hopeless the situation may seem. (Matthew 6:8)
Money Saving Tips to Cope With Inflation
Posted by Bobby Hamasaki at 12:11 PM Labels: Tips For EveryoneHere are some money-saving tips from parents who are experts in making each cent count:
1) Eat less, eat at home more
Someone suggested eating only two meals a day – a jam or cheese sandwich he packs to work for lunch and dinner at home. He saves on eating out and avoids highly salted, MSG laden hawker food. Eating less also makes him look younger and prevents him from putting on weight. Another tip: cut down on snacks like biscuits, chocolates, chips and soft drinks which are expensive and only have empty calories.
2) Don’t use branded goods
House brands are cheaper and offer the same quality as normal goods because we don’t have to pay advertising and marketing cost. Alternatively buy toiletries and other necessities from those budget shops in the HDB estates. They are much cheaper than the supermarkets or department stores.
The most important application of the law of cause and effect in your life is this: thoughts are causes, and conditions are effects. What this means is that your thought is creative. You create your world by the way you think. Nothing in your world has any meaning except for the meaning you give by how you think about it and talk about it. If you don't care about something, it has no effect on your emotions and actions.
How to be Happy
Many thousands of people have been interviewed over the years to find out what they think about most of the time. Can you guess what the most successful and happy people think about all day long? The answer is simple. Happy healthy people think about what they want, and how to get it, most of the time. When you think and talk about what you want, and how to get it, you feel happier and in greater control of your life.
How to be Unhappy
What do unhappy people think and talk about most of the time? Unfortunately, they think and talk about things they don't want. They think and talk about their problems and pains, and the people they don't like. Sometimes, their whole lives revolve around their complaints and criticisms. And the more they think and talk about what they don't want, the unhappier they become.
