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Pursuit of Perfection, Performance Excellence, Living Your Dreams
The ultimate display of beauty, the pursuit of perfection, perseverance, and dedication is here – the winter Olympics. Regardless of whether you believe they represent a tremendous waste of money, are won by the wealthiest countries who can afford to… read more
Death Rituals, Funeral Services, and Coping with Loss
Last week I attended the funeral of the wife of a dear friend of mine…who had passed away after a very strenuous bout of cancer – something I am only too familiar with. It was such an amazing and beautiful… read more
Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions – That May Leave You Disappointed and Depressed
It’s that time of year again, the beginning of a new year when everyone is trying to “reinvent” themselves, making resolutions that should have been made long ago. This is the time that we look to the past to help… read more
Interesting Facts, Population Statistics, Death Statistics, Fun Facts, Random Facts
How significant is this moment? Let me provide you with some incredible statistics:
The World is 4.55 billion years old.
In the year 10,000 B.C., there were only 5 million people on earth. By 8,000 B.C., this figure had risen… read more
Happiness, Love, Health and Life – 12 Ways to Find Authentic Happiness
USA Today came out with a study recently finding that “Mental Happiness” improves with age. “Two California researchers say that mental health improves with age; most people get happier as they get older, and those who are older have more… read more
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Tip of the Day — Sunday, December 22
"We use others as the benchmark for a balanced and healthy life- style, and by looking outside ourselves, we will always find what we are lacking in our own life." - Chernoff - REALITY
