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40 Tips For Better Life

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:27:47 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

1-1 Take time for cuddling your honey. Sex is proven to make you feel better because it raises your hormonal level of the "I FEEL GREAT" hormones; if you need a good reason to have sex!

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. Getting out in the sunlight gives you natural Vitamin D!

3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.

7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. The elders teach us wisdom while the kids teach us how to bring joy into our lives.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured as complete packaged meals.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

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Gossip

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:36:57 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

Clip Source: www.emofree.com

Keep this philosophy in mind the next time you either hear or are about to

repeat a rumor.

In ancient Greece, Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the
great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who ran up to him excitedly and

said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about one of your students?"

"Wait a moment," Socrates replied. "Before you tell me I'd like you to

pass a little test. It's called the Test of Three."

"Three?

"That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my

student, let's take a moment to test what you're going to say.

The first test is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are

about to tell me is true?"

"No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it."

"All right," said Socrates. "So you don't really know if it's true or not.

Now let's try the second test, the test of Goodness. Is what you are about

to tell me about my student something good?"

"No, on the contrary..."

"So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something

Tags: wisdom, gossip, socrates, rumors, test

An enlightened Perspective - Part 2

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:33:38 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

Clip Source: www.emofree.com

From our Inspirational files

AN ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE - Part 2

Try adopting just one of these every day and see if your life doesn’t get better.

No matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

Sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

We should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

Money doesn't buy class.

When you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

One should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

Author Unknown…

Rumor has it that these words of wisdom are from Andy Rooney, but we don’t know for sure, so we hope you enjoyed them either way.

An enlightened Perspective - Part 3

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:54:41 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

Clip Source: www.emofree.com

From our Inspirational files

AN ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE - Part 3

Try adopting just one of these every day and see if your life doesn’t get better.

Under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

To ignore the facts does not change the facts.

When you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

Love, not time, heals all wounds.

The easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

When your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

The less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Author Unknown…

Rumor has it that these words of wisdom are from Andy Rooney, but we don’t know for sure, so we hope you enjoyed them either way.

Tags: inspiration, perspectove, andy rooney, enlightened

Native American Wisdom Quotes

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:47:09 GMT

clipped by: thisnamecantbetaken
clipper's remarks:

What is life?
It is the flash of a firefly in the night.
It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.
It is the little shadow which runs across
the grass and loses itself in the sunset.

Crowfoot, Blackfoot warrior and orator 1830 - 1890

Go to the site, read some more, and listen.

Clip Source: www.sapphyr.net

Native American Wisdom Quotes

Inspirational sayings, quotes, and words of wisdom from a Native American perspective, reflecting Native American beliefs, philosophy and spirituality.

Lakota Instructions for Living

Friend do it this way - that is,
whatever you do in life,
do the very best you can

with both your heart and mind.

And if you do it that way,
the Power Of The Universe
will come to your assistance,

if your heart and mind are in Unity.

When one sits in the Hoop Of The People,
one must be responsible because
All of Creation is related.
And the hurt of one is the hurt of all.
And the honor of one is the honor of all.

And whatever we do effects everything in the universe.

If you do it that way - that is,
if you truly join your heart and mind
as One - whatever you ask for,

that's the Way It's Going To Be.

May the stars carry your sadness away,
May the flowers fill your heart with beauty,
May hope forever wipe away your tears,

And, above all, may silence make you strong.

The life-giving power of literature

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:26:26 GMT

clipped by: tidbit2
clipper's remarks: I used to get bored out of my brain before I started reading
I could never latch on to it to easily till I found words of wisdom and writing that could be applied to life
also learning about the outside world/universe
through factual writing like national geographic
and the guardian newspaper has really opened a lot of doors for life,conversation,enjoyment and distraction
reading offered answers to the meaning of life and the universe which had seriously distressed me beforehand
the quote from volataire sums it up:
Despite the enormous quantity of books, how few people read! And if one reads profitably, one would realize how much stupid stuff the vulgar herd is content to swallow every day."
— Voltaire
this is particulary true in the days of crappy prime time tv shows
and hyped up media
I also read somewhere about the calming effect good reading material promoting creative thought can have on ones nerves
which I found very true
oh and the source goodreads is awesome
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Clip Source: www.goodreads.com

"When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young."
— Maya Angelou

"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader."
— Margaret Fuller

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
— Joseph Addison

"When we read a story, we inhabit it. The covers of the book are like a roof and four walls. What is to happen next will take place within the four walls of the story. And this is possible because the story's voice makes everything its own."
— John Berger

"What makes lovemaking and reading resemble each other most is that within both of them times and spaces open, different from measurable time and space."
— Italo Calvino

"If you believe everything you read, better not read."
— Japanese proverb

if one reads profitably, one would realize how much stupid stuff the vulgar herd is content to swallow every day."

Voltaire

Inspiring Quotes

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:34:25 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

Clip Source: laughteryoga.org

Come to the edge he said
We can't, we are afraid
Come to the edge he said
We can't, we will fall
Come to the edge he said
And they came
And he pushed them
And they flew.

-- Apollinaire

Don't be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin - - Grace Hansen

Dreams are the seedlings of reality -- James Allen

Excellence is available to all who are willing to make the commitment -- Bryd Baggett

If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it -- Margaret Fuller

In the game of life, nothing is less important than the score at half-time -- Anonymous

It is never too late to be what you might have been -- George Eliot

Limiting your challenges is a great way to achieve certainty but challenging your limits is a certain way to achieve greatness -- Anonymous

Never let yesterday's disappointments overshadow tomorrow's dreams -- Anonymous

No matter what a man's past may have been his future is spotless -- John R Rice

No-one can make you feel inferior without your consent -- Anonymous

Tags: quotes, inspiration, wisdom

Words o Wisdom from Elanor Roosevelt

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:18:38 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

Clip Source: laughteryoga.org

Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt wrote:

Many people will walk in and out of your life, But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart

To handle yourself, use your head; To handle others, use your heart.

Anger is only one letter short of danger.

If someone betrays once, it is his fault; If he betrays you twice, it is your fault

Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people.

He who loses money, loses much;

He who loses a friend, loses much more;

He who loses faith, loses all.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art.

Learn from the mistakes of others

You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift

Tags: quotes, wisdom, elanor roosevelt

Quotations on Quotes

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:22:07 GMT

clipped by: vickybaranwal

Clip Source: quotations.about.com

1. Philip G. Hamerton

Have you ever observed that we pay much more attention to a wise passage when it is quoted than when we read it in the original author?

2. Groucho Marx

Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted.

3. Isaac Disraeli

The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotations.

4. Henry Louis Mencken, on Shakespeare

After all, all he did was string together a lot of old, well-known quotations.

5. Sir Winston Churchill

It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations.

6. George Bernard Shaw

I often quote myself, it adds spice to my conversation.

7. Ralph Waldo Emerson

I hate quotations. Tell me what you know.

8. W. Somerset Maugham

The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.

9. Hesketh Pearson

Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted.

10. Fred Allen

Hanging is too good for a man who makes puns; he should be drawn and quoted.

Tags: quotations, quotes, famous

Words to Live By

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 06:42:57 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

Clip Source: www.emofree.com

From our Humor files

WORDS TO LIVE BY

1. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
2. Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.
3. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.
4. A conscience is what hurts when all of your other parts feel so good.
5. No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes.
6. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.
7. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.
8. Junk is something you've kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it
9. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.
10. Never lick a steak knife.

Author Unknown

Tags: humor, wisdom, advise

Folk Wisdom: a Fun Button to Press

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:14:17 GMT

clipped by: abailart
clipper's remarks: Have fun pressing the button!

Clip Source: www.totemdog.com

Zen sayings and other quotes

The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.

- Lao Tzu

Press the button to display a new sentence.
These quotes are collected from various sources - from many wise and semi-wise persons - the elephant has not made up even a single one of them. And to be honest, the elephant is not even a zen master, just pretending to be one. He's really a retired computer helpdesk person, who would like to be a jedi knight.

Tags: zen, folk wisdom

You're Getting Old When...

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:47:36 GMT

clipped by: thisnamecantbetaken
clipper's remarks: Ugh. I'm not that old! I am still in the summer of life! I can still party for 2 days straight! (Though it used to be 3...) Maybe I AM getting old? I don't wanna talk about it, let's change the subject. *LOL*

Clip Source: homepages.rootsweb.com

PHRASES OF AGE

A man has reached middle age
when he is cautioned to slow down by his

doctor instead of by the police.

Middle age is having a choice of two temptations

and choosing the one that will get you home earlier.

You know you're into middle age when you realize

that caution is the only thing you care to exercise.

I have my 87th birthday coming up,
and people ask me whatI'd most appreciate getting.

I tell them: a paternity suit.

Don't worry about avoiding temptation.

As you grow older, it will avoid you.

I won't admit I'm more than 52,

even if that does make my children illegitimate.

The aging process could be slowed down

if it had to work its way thru Congress.

You're getting old when getting lucky

means you find your car in the parking lot.

You're getting old when you're sitting in a rocker

and you can't get it started.

You're getting old when you wake up
with that morning-after feeling,

and you didn't do anything the night before.

The cardiologist's diet: if it tastes good, spit it out.

Tags: age, wisdom, health

Geographical Facts of the Sexes

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:36:26 GMT

clipped by: dakotayii
clipper's remarks: It's just a joke, but there is a grain of truth imo......

Clip Source: www.dysan.net

GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMAN
Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa; half discovered, half wild,

naturally beautiful with fertile soil.

Between 23 and 30, a woman is like America; well developed and open to

trade, especially for someone with cash.

Between 31 and 35, a woman is like India; very hot, relaxed and convinced of her own beauty.

Between 36 and 40, a woman is like France; gently aging but still warm, and a desirable place to visit.

Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain; with a glorious and all conquering past.

Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Yugoslavia; lost the war and haunted by past mistakes.

Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Russia; very wide, and borders are now un-patrolled.

After 70, she becomes Tibet. Wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of the ages.... only those with an adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge visit there.

GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN
Between 1 and 70, a man is like Iran - ruled by a dick

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Thought for the day on How To Achieve Success

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:13:55 GMT

clipped by: murieleileen

Clip Source: www.emofree.com

Thought for the Day:

"People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most people succeed because they are determined to."

George Allen

Tags: inspiration, success, wisdom, george allen

quotes - wisdom

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:10:13 GMT

clipped by: carrioncrowsong

Clip Source: www.didyouknow.cd

Imagination is more important than knowledge.
- Albert Einstein

Everything you can imagine is real.
- Picasso

A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject.
- Winston Churchill

You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.
- Henry Ford

To be upset over what you don't have is to waste what you do have.
- Anonymous

Good judgement comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgement.
- Rita Mae Brown

Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.
- Greek proverb

If everybody's thinking alike, somebody isn't thinking.
- Anonymous

Tags: wisdom, advice, quotes