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1. Have you ever had someone believe in you in ways that you did not even believe in yourself? How did it make you feel? Did you behave differently as a result of their respect? 2. Are there people you know who benefit from added respect? What can you do to enhance their self-esteem and release their potential? What "cows" can you offer them as a symbol of your respect? 3. Like Jonny Lingo, most everyone has been the victim of undue gossip- a clear violation of the principle of respect. When you hear gossip in the social circle, do you pass it on or smother it as its roots? 4. For the first time at sixteen, Dudley felt part of a group. Are there people you know who would benefit from being part of your circle? 5. When was the last time you celebrated a neighbours difference?  6. When last did you go out of your way to meet someone's need, financially in your local church, at work, within your family, at the charity homes etc?

CREATING THE DREAM

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"When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece" John Ruskin When asked why people invent, Mark Twain replied, "To give birth to an idea-to discover a great thought-an intellectual nugget, right under the dust of a field that many a brain-plow had gone over before. To be the first-that is to put yourself into something innovative and worthwhile, and then to see it come to fruition. But the process of creating can be a roller coster of heights and lows, ecstasies and despairs before you experience the reward.  Recognising Vision as a principle that enables the art of creating.  "Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then we shall find the way"  Abraham Lincoln. All things are created twice. All things. Vision is the first creation. For a house it is called a mission. For a day it is called a goal and a plan. For a parent it is called a belief in the unseen potential of a child. For all, it is the mental ...

THE MOTHER AND HER CHILD

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The mother and her child are inseparable, It is amazing how the journey began; They breathed the same air; And shared the same heart beat; Fed the same food and gained the same nourishment; The child felt every emotion the mother felt from the womb; Their "lives" unexplainably intertwined; Could such bond be severed? Hardly! Even if one attempts to deny its existence; An invisible cord; It grows stronger and gets better; It is truly amazing how this journey began....

YOU WANT TO ROCK YOUR NATURAL HAIR LADIES?

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A woman's hair is her pride. Notice that your hair most times make an impression about you. No wonder we spend a lot of money to keep our hair fixed, braided, and groomed (for those of us that wear our natural hairs often). I have found out that women would have loved to be going more on their natural hairs, if they can grow healthy hairs. So I went through a research and found out that there are actually some food that enhances hair growth. Here are a few of them... Sunflower Seeds- There was a time I used to experience hair breakage and my hair stylist introduced me to Sunflower seeds. I tried it and it works. Sunflower seeds are enriched with Vitamin E which enhances the flow of blood to the scalp that helps the hair to grow. Spinach- contains high level of Vitamin C, Beta Caroten, Iron and Folate, which keeps the hair follicles  healthy. Sweet Potato- is a good source of antioxidant such as Vitamin C, E and Carotenoids which help to protect the ...

THE VALUE OF LAUGHTER

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I  once heard someone say that laughter is like internal jogging...no wonder the Bible says that a merry heart does good like medicine. (Prov. 17:22) Laughter not only makes the journey endurable and enjoyable, it also helps keep us healthy. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. I sincerely think you need to include laughing sessions as part of your daily itinerary because a nice sense of humour carries strong components that rejuvenates your spirit as it lightens your burden, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you focused and alert.   As much as laughter has a lot of health, social, and therapeutic benefits, it has spiritual implication. Think about this, you are faced with challenging circumstances yet you choose to deliberately laugh out loud...this action reaffirms your convictions that you wil...

MY BEAUTY TIPS- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FACE-WASHING

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Did you know that washing your face can cause your skin a whole lot of discomfort like dryness, irritation and breakouts if not done properly? I used to experience a lot of irritation and dryness, which was a very big concern to me, until I met a dermatologist who advised me on how to take care of my skin. Enjoy your weekend as you try out what worked for me. Pick the right products. It is very important that you find out what works for your skin. The product your friend is using might not be good for you. Do not wash your face more than twice a day. Too much of it causes skin irritation. If you did not wear make up, you might have to skip using your cleanser before going to bed. Do not exfoliate too much. I used to exfoliate everyday and that was not good at all. As much as it helps to remove dead cells, it could also damage your skin if not used moderately. So I recommend you exfoliate twice a week. Use a good product. It does not necessarily mean that you mu...

WHY YOUR BODY LANGUAGE PLAYS "THE BIG ROLE"

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Getting Started; We all know that real communication is not just a matter of uttering words. Did you realize just how little impact what we actually say has on people we are speaking to? In a face-to face situation, like a presentation, between 55 and 65 percent of your meaning is communicated by your body language- your posture, movements, gesticulation, and facial expressions-and 38 percent comes from your tone of voice which could either communicate confidence or fear or pride. That leaves just seven percent to be conveyed by the words you use.  In addition, researchers also agree that the verbal part of the communication is used to convey information, while the non-verbal part is used to convey values, feelings, and attitudes...the things that build rapport.  It's obvious then, that if you can learn to understand and control body language in a conscious way, you can make an enormous difference to the impact you have on your audience or ...