I’ve been wanting a beaded tree sculpture for quite some time now. Unfortunately, the well-crafted ones usually cost at least $100, and usually between $150 and $200, which is more than I can afford. Since I’m a crafty person, I decided that I’d just get the very inexpensive materials and…
Our Perception Colors The World
When we look at the world, we do so through the lenses of our past experiences. If twenty people look at the same course of events, each one will interpret it differently. This effect is why eye witness reports aren’t considered completely reliable. As we go through life, the lens…
Remember: The Holidays Are A Time Of Giving, Not Receiving
This has been an interesting year for me. This is the first time that the Christmas season has come along and I’ve given almost no though at all to what I’ll be getting. I don’t even know if I’m getting anything at all, and it honestly doesn’t bother me. It…
Creating An Atmosphere of Trust Through Honest Communication
No matter who you are, or what situations you may find yourself in, creating an atmosphere of trust is incredibly important. Being honest and trustworthy are things that every person should strive for. Our society teaches us that “white lies” and lies in general are acceptable, and we’re eve given…
Treat Others Well, It Works In Your Favor
Many people these days have a very skeptical outlook on the world and on other people. Society has led us to believe that most of the world is in a horrible state and that our best course of action is to think only of ourselves. Unfortunately, people fail to realize…
Using Your Intellect and Vocabulary Is a Good Thing
This may seem like a sidetrack from today’s talks about being a lady, but it actually fits perfectly. A real lady or gentleman should, in my opinion, be intelligent and well-spoken. People have gotten lazy these days in both their writing and their speaking, but it’s never too late to…
End The Limiting Self Talk
People have quite a way of holding themselves back. In one breath they cry about all the things that they want for themselves and their lives, all the things and experiences they don’t have, and in the next breath they shoot down any hope they ever had of achieving those…
What If Nothing Is Impossible?
A lot of people like to throw around the phrase “that’s impossible”, but have you ever considered the possibility that nothing is impossible? Imagine for a moment the idea that maybe everything is possible. Maybe, just maybe, if we can think it, we can make it happen, and none of…
Expressing Your Views As Opinion Rather Than Fact
People can be overly sensitive these days, and often take innocent expressions of personal opinion as fact, and as such, an attack on their own beliefs. We shouldn’t censor ourselves or worry constantly about what every person is going to think or feel, but as writers it is our responsibility…
You’re Never Too Old To Play
When I was younger I wasn’t really allowed to play games and have fun. When I came to Georgia the people who became my new family were appalled and quickly set about teaching me that you’re never too old to play. Even “silly” games like hangman and 20 questions can…
What Does Wealth Really Mean?
When most people think of wealth, their mind immediately goes to money. Society has taught people that wealthy means to have a lot of money, and most likely more than a certain amount. To me, wealth means so much more than that. I have been chanting a daily mantra of…
Do Subliminal Messages Really Work?
There has been controversy over this topic for more years than I can recall. Some people absolutely believe in the efficacy of subliminal messages, others think it’s a crock. Some studies have shown that subliminal messages can work and have worked, while others show just the opposite. I’m not sure…
It’s Not Okay To Spread Misinformation
One of my connections just wrote a post about fact-checking on FaceBook. In their opinion, people shouldn’t bother because it’s a social site meant for fun. I left a comment, but I thought it was a topic worth expanding on. Now I don’t expect the world to take on my…
Remineralizing Toothpaste – Does It Really Work?
In August I wrote a tutorial for using natural toothpaste and after three months I decided it’s time to do a review of the effectiveness of the product. ( Remineralizing Clove Organic Toothpaste ) Does remineralizing toothpaste really work? I’d have to say yes. My mouth was pretty bad off…