This is the day: Be Excellent at Work!

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“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24

Monday mornings are usually the hardest mornings to wake up to. The thought of having to go to work tends to bring anyone down. Most of us wanted to spend time with family than go to work – but we work to provide for our family, the mind argues with itself.

Christ Makes All Things New

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Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.” – Revelation 21:5

In Christ, we don’t get something new… we become new. We become a brand new creation, re-created in the character of Christ. Working out our salvation means re-training our mind and body to live a life pleasing to God.

The Blessing of Shalom

Raymund and Denielle's Note: We would like to share this post at Roy Lessin's meetmeinthemeadow.com to all of you. May our Lord God fill our hearts and minds with peace that passeth all understanding. Blessings!

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"Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord and called it Jehovah-shalom." Judges 6:24

“Shalom” is much more than a casual social greeting— it is a prayer, a blessing, a deep desire, and a benediction. It is a word that is packed with the full blessing of God. In Hebrew the word has many significant meanings throughout the Scriptures. The following blessing is a compilation of those meanings.

Envision us standing by you with hands extended, speaking these words of blessing over your life…

You Cannot Have a Positive Life with a Negative Mind

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The human mind is more powerful than we can imagine. Our thoughts influence our beliefs, feelings and actions more than we know.

They rule what we are; in fact, we are what we think.

When thoughts are positive, life becomes hopeful.

When thoughts are negative, life becomes depressing.

Ergo, you cannot have a positive life with a negative mind. The two just can’t go together.

How to Handle a Tactless Person

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Note: This is a series of posts on How to Handle Difficult People. These articles will guide you on how to interact with a difficult person without severing your relationship with them.

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It is awkward and uncomfortable being around a tactless person.

Much more so when people around you start to realize that you are friends. 

Being with The Big Mouth should not be that uncomfortable if you know what to do and where he is coming from. 

Below are some tips on how to handle a tactless person.

How to Stay Active

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Regular exercise can make us feel happier. It doesn’t only make our bodies fit, but it can also refresh our tired minds and souls.

Medical studies suggest that exercise can actually help relieve stress as it causes the natural release of feel-good endorphins in the brain to give us a more positive attitude.

3 Life-Giving Ideas about Forgiveness

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Forgive anyone for anything as soon as possible.

This is the most essential component of inner healing.

The truth is that forgiveness is for your benefit. Unforgiveness is basically the same as drinking poison and then expecting the object of your resentment to die.

10 Simple Keys to Happiness

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There was a May 2004 article by Reader’s Digest in England about a survey conducted on what people perceive as The Keys to Happiness. Below are the top 10 results of the survey, with our insights in supplement.

Reduce Stress Instantly with Deep Breathing

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A stress-free life is impossible. Stress is the natural response of the human body to tension and challenges, and a life without challenges would make us feel dead inside anyway.

However, too much stress is harmful to our holistic well-being. Not only does it damage our physical health, it also affects our mental, emotional, and spiritual standings.

5 Essential New Year's Resolutions for a Growing Person

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It’s the beginning of a New Year and people are psychologically triggered to make New Year’s resolutions again.

Usually, people make resolutions for self-betterment or self-improvement. Perhaps one is resolved to lose weight, or to exercise more, or to spend more time with family. Or some may be resolved to deal with the difficulties in their marriage, or fight poverty, or improve other people’s lives. Make no mistake, we’re not saying that it’s good or bad to have New Year’s resolutions. All these endeavors are noble and worthy to be done.

A Short Guide to Doing Things that Need to be Done

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When I was still working, I’ve learned that there are two kinds of tasks that were needed to be done.

First are the “Urgent” things, those that other people urgently need from me because of their lack of planning and organization. Second are the “Important” things: my own job description, office responsibilities, and tasks for my personal and spiritual growth.

Doing Nothing – Creating Life’s White Space

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In his blog minimalchanges.com, fellow Filipino minimalist Kevin Olega talked about The Sweetness of Doing Nothing.

I wondered when was the last time I did exactly that – nothing.

I’ve already learned how to simplify my priorities and only do what really matters, but being a family man, I feel like I’m always doing something.

How to Make Every Day a Special Day

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Sharing to you a special To-Do list on how to make every day a special day:

Be Happy With Yourself

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Being happy with our self is at the core of all of life’s happiness.

When you are happy with yourself, your life is filled with opportunities to be at your full potential. You will have endless possibilities to create and do extraordinary things.

Studies show that people who are happy with themselves are more friendly and genuine; they are more confident, have more initiative, and recover from failure faster.

6 Reasons Why Forgiveness is Best For You

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We can’t change the past. What’s done is done.

But we have a hold on our future, which makes all the difference.

Forgiving someone does not mean that we are pushovers. It means that we are reclaiming our right to have a blessed life.

Here are six reasons why forgiveness is best for you: