Fear At the Top of the Hill
I looked down the 15 foot rock face that the other guys had just ridden down on their mountain bikes and the sight of it froze me in place. But hey, the other five guys did it so I backed up, approached the steep decline and ... froze again, jamming on the brakes. My buddies waited at the bottom... >Read More
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anxiety,
bike,
bike riding,
FamilyLife,
fear,
height,
neal black,
stress,
top of the hill
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Take a Breather
Ever have a moment when you just need to take a breath? For one JetBlue employee a moment’s distress could end up costing him his job.
Steven Slater, an experienced flight attendant was honestly trying to do his job. A passenger ignored the pilot’s warning to remind seated and stood to retrieve her bag from the overhead compartment. Slater...... >Read More
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faith,
help,
job stress,
prayer,
relax,
spiritual breathing,
spiritual growth,
stress,
work stress
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See the World: Volunteer!
If your idea of the perfect holiday involves fresh air, gorgeous views and incredible food, a working holiday at an organic farm might be just what you’re looking for.
I know, I know, work doesn’t sound very restful, but if you have a job that keeps you inside, seated at a desk most of the year, you might be surprised... >Read More
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eating well,
Family,
farming,
food,
health,
holiday,
organic,
stress,
vacation,
volunteer
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Unfairly Grounded?
Were the airplanes unfairly grounded? In the aftermath of the recent Iceland volcano eruption which spewed volcanic ash all over Europe, some are questioning the decision to ground all airplane flights.
It's estimated that the decision resulted in about $1billion in losses. And now some are suggesting that it was a mistake to keep the planes out...... >Read More
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airplanes,
Culture,
darren hewer,
iceland,
Men,
news,
stress,
travel,
volcano,
Women,
World
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Ipad Kitty is Front Page News
The most viewed video on YouTube today is “Iggy Inviestigates an Ipad”. In the video Iggy the house cat chases a cursor around the screen of a brand new, $500 computer. You can find the link on the homepage of CNN.com . Riveting stuff.
I can’t decide what surprises me more – that someone let their cat play with... >Read More
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boredom,
busyness,
cats,
Family,
stress,
Time,
youtube
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It’s Easy! 5 Ways to Simplify
Do you ever watch those home reno shows on TV where they take someone’s horrible basement and turn it into a gorgeous lounge or an inspiring art studio? Have you noticed that the first step is always clearing everything out of the basement? There’s usually a shot of the family out on their front lawn surrounded by belongings. Some... >Read More
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5 ways,
cluttered,
Family,
organize,
renovation,
Self,
simplify,
spring clean,
stress
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Good Health: Body, Soul and Spirit
Did you know that our bodily, emotional and spiritual health are closely connected? Well, they are. If we guard our bodily health, it helps promote clear thinking and good emotional health, which are beneficial to our soul. If we seek to have good spiritual health, the resultant peace and joy will keep our bodies well and our emotions in... >Read More
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depression,
Dr. Muriel Larson,
health,
LIFE,
Men,
stress,
Women
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Are You in a Holi-daze?
"I look forward to the holidays - and I dread them at... >more
Speak Up
This past week I have been, quite literally, voiceless. A bad case... >more
What Do You Fear?
