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Framingthe Backbone of your Log Cabin

Framingthe Backbone of your Log CabinFraming is the structural skeleton of your house. The drawing atthe top indicates the important framing members of any of thecottages. The most important elements are the sill, header,joists, girders, sole, floori...

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Given Much

When you read the scripture, "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him, much shall be required," Lu. 12:48, do you think of a pastor who walks and talks with God or a professor, abounding in knowledge? Maybe, you think of a gospel singer, whose voi...

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Shift Happens

The troop transport ship moved through the hot and humid South China seas leaving a phosphorescent wake to mark where it had been. The moon was full in a cloudless sky leaving it's reflection on the waters. The exercise in Thailand had gone well...

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The Magic of Positive Thinking

Yes, there is magic in positive thinking! In aviation, the word attitude means the angle at which the plane meets the wind, whether the wings are level with the horizon, and whether it is climbing or descending. The pilot who fails to take responsibi...

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Emotional Intelligence The Basics

There’s so much talk about emotional intelligence and how it can promote personal and business success. What is it really? What are its basic tenets?Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize, understand, and manage one’s emotions and th...

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What's in Your Blind Spot

We frantically search for our "lost" keys that are lying in plainsight on the kitchen counter. We don't we see the keys. Why not?Because we already decided "the keys are not there." And once we makethat decision, we create a blind spot in our aw...

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Accepting Ourselves and Others

Accepting Ourselves and OthersPart 2 of a 5 part series on creating a Positive Life OutlookRobert Elias NajemyLove is the ultimate healing energy.We lack giving and receiving love. Our feelings of isolation and loneliness breed mistrust, misunderstan...

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Taming the Beast Pathological Narcissism and the Quality of Life

Question:You seem to be very sceptical that someone with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be treated successfully. Answer:The Narcissistic Personality Disorder has been recognised as a distinct mental health diagnosis a little more than two de...

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Would You Work Best With a Coach, Consultant, or Counselor

Would You Work Best with a Coach,Consultant, or Counselor?By Ruth AndersonCoaching is a unique and relatively new profession that is distinct from both traditional consulting services and psychological counseling. Understanding the differences among...

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6 Steps To Making A BIG Change

Do you want to make a change, but you don’t know how? Do you want to make a change, but you’ve made changes before and they haven’t stuck? Do you want to make a change, but you don’t see it worth expending the effort?Check out these six steps...

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