Adjusting your thinking

As we sit back and watch the state of Arizona and other concerned states try controlling their borders it is interesting to note that those who enter this country are forced to adjust their entire lifestyle to our way of thinking. Most immigrants that cross the border or arrive by boat are usually accompanied by an attitude that is designed for success. This same way of thinking is one that is usually instilled in their children and other family members that follow them to these shores. If only that thought process could be shared with members of society that have become complacent and begun taking things for granted, we would be in a much better predicament today.

Its vacation time again, where to?

With the economy as tough as it is, vacationers are still managing to find great deals to make their annual holiday a reality. With gas prices continuing to dance and confuse us all, cruise lines are still determined to do everything in their power to make and keep prices affordable if only to make sure that their many ships are full at each sailing. With so many smart shoppers refusing to pay high dollar for their trips to paradise, cruise liners could find it necessary to adjust their profit margins to keep the vacationers coming back for more good times.

Another one bites the dust

Another year has gone by and we now face the possibility of a new and more hopeful one. It seems as though we have been here before, yet it is certainly not a case of Deja Vu. As we have done so many times in the past, we gather around the television (if we are smart) and avoid the danger of being on the nations roads, as we take part in a count down where it's all about getting rid of one year and ringing in a new one. Many of us leave our comfort zone and make resolutions to our friends and family, while others choose to keep their thoughts to themselves. Do any of these resolutions suggest that we will pledge to live better lives and turn to Jesus, I wonder?

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You are in charge

Stay away from activities that you know will lead you astray. Avoid events that you know will do you more harm. Stay focused on the things that are positive and helpful to a brighter future. Whatever we do in life can have an adverse effect on how things turn out for our future. Something as simple as having too much to drink and then getting behind the wheel can affect us for the rest of our lives. On the other hand, some of our actions can end up being the right decision, for the wrong reason. Always consider the consequences and how something could play out before going through with it. Remember, you are in charge.

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The problem is still there

I wonder what will happen when it finally dawns on us that we need to account for everything that we do. What will we say when we are finally asked, what we did to stand by our family and friends and those who are in need. There is absolutely no Compassion and commitment when it comes to individuals who find themselves hooked on drugs and other forms of medication, especially when we consider that it is our own fault that we fall victim to these temptations. the powers that be are determined to incarcerate individuals who slip, yet they are distant when it comes to helping them deal with the addiction issues. It is not a matter of locking someone up and throwing away the key, because by doing that you are simply sweeping the problem under a rug. In other words, it is still there.

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I can't even begin to tell you how many times I have found myself in situations where I felt that I did not deserve it. Nobody appreciates a good lesson more than I do, especially now, but boy did I need to learn. If you are thinking that God is being unfair to you, remember that your experience will make you stronger. There is nothing that you will be subjected to that you do not have the power to survive. So the next time you find yourself getting ready to say, why me Lord? Remember that He is allowing your misfortune to help you become that much stronger to deal with some upcoming event.

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Through the years I have found myself purchasing flowers from fine flower shops and florists online, and for the most part they have provided me with the service that I was looking for, especially when it came to making that special someone look favorably on me. There is something about flowers and candy that opens a woman's heart to you that not many other things can, except maybe jewelry.

I guess if I had a green thumb I could have taken up gardening and grew my own flowers so that I could bring them to my favorite lady and hope that she would understand just how important she was to me. The problem with that theory was that neither of my thumbs are green and if they were I probably could not pull it off anyway.

The great thing about ordering flowers from a flower shop is the presentation that comes with it. While I might be able to get the flowers to grow into something beautiful, I would need a whole lot of help making a presentable bouquet out of my garden. Of course nothing would compare to the expression on her face when the delivery guy pulled up at her office and she was the envy of all her coworkers as she accepted what was certain to be the most beautiful arrangement they had ever seen.