NEGATIVE INFLUENCES

SMOKING, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Drinking and smoking are glamorized today. It all starts with the first time. If you ask people why they consume alcohol or take drugs, they will give you a host of reasons, such as: to celebrate; to have fun; to forget problems; to relax; to experiment; to impress others (it is

UNDERAPPRECIATED ABILITY OF AN INSECT

Dragonflies are really underappreciated. They have a fantastic control against mosquitoes, one of their main sources of food. They can eat hundreds in a day. One of the coolest things about them is their flight speed- they are the fastest flying insect in the world. And can fly at 60 mph, which would get a

DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS

Experts agree that a staggering amount of time is consumed each day by interruptions. Whether at work or at home, a phone call or an unexpected visit can easily deflect us from what we feel is our main purpose. Not many of us like disruptions in our daily lives, especially when they cause inconvenience or

CRITICISM IS FUTILE

THE STORY OF “TWO GUN” CROWLEY – THE KILLER ON May 7, 1931, New York City witnessed the most sensational man-hunt the old town had ever known. After weeks of search, “Two Gun” Crowley-the killer, the gun-man who didn’t smoke or drink-was at bay, trapped in his sweetheart’s apartment. One hundred and fifty policemen and

UNDERSTANDING NATURE'S LAW – PART 3

LAWS OF ATTRACTION We attract to ourselves not what we want but what we are. The old phrase, “Birds of a feather flock together,” holds true. Negative thinkers are dangerous. They attract other negative people, react negatively and expect the worst and they are not disappointed. Have you observed how at any social occasion successful

BETTER THAN EVER

This story is about a group of salmon fishermen who gathered in a Scottish inn after a long day of fishing. As one was describing a catch to his friends, his arm swept across the table and knocked a glass against the wall, shattering it and leaving a stain on the white plaster surface. The

UNDERSTANDING NATURE'S LAW – PART 2

LAW OF CAUSE AND EFFECT In order to succeed, we need to understand the law of cause and effect and the relationship between actions and results. For every effect, there is a cause. The law of cause and effect is the same as the law of sowing and reaping. The laws of sowing and reaping

DEEP ROOTS

The sequoia tree, one of three species of redwoods, is among the world’s largest and most enduring organisms. It can grow to 300 feet in height, weigh over 2.5 million pounds (1.1 million kg), and live for 3000 years. But the majestic sequoia tree owes much of its size and longevity to what lies below

UNDERSTANDING NATURE'S LAW – PART 1

Success is a matter of laws and we are referring to the laws of nature. Change is nature’s law. We are either moving forward or we are going backward. We are either creating or disintegrating. There is no status quo. A seed, if it is not planted in the earth to create, disintegrates. Change is

WHAT REMAINS IN THE EYE

The hummingbird gets its English name from the hum made by its rapidly beating wings. In other languages, it is known as the “flower-kisser” (Portuguese) or “flying jewels” (Spanish). Another interesting name for this beauty is biulu, “what remains in the eye” (Mexican). In other words, once you see a hummingbird, you’ll never forget it.