A collection of heartwarming and inspiring examples on making every moment count.

(A condensed and revised version of A Gift of Hope)

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Source: Count Your Blessings

So, I want to lose weight bad. Like 10-15 pounds maybe. My weight isn't out of control – YET and I want to find ways to stay motivated to keep working out. I know the workouts I do are effective, I've been really sore the past couple days. I find myself skipping working out because I get stressed out and depressed about other aspects of my life. How do I get my brain to think "Okay, I HAVE to do this" ??? Any advice please

watch porn notice how all those drop dead gorgous sluts have such perfect bodies and any guy in his right mind would dump you for one of them. Theres all the motivation you need. Get in shape or die alone

Source: Need Advice About Staying Motivated…?

Hello, I've been stressing this in my mind for quite some time. I'm 18 years old (19 in less than a month). I still live with my parents and I still live like I'm 16. Primarily, I never really was taught how to progress in life after/during high school. I was never taught about the experiences in find a job or what living on your own will have in store for you. My parents (mainly my dad) always scorn me about being responsible as an adult. Quite frankly, I'm not that way. I can't just learn responsibility off the bat, and I wasn't escorted into it through time either. I never had the motivation in finding a job during high school because my school didn't really express that significance. Sure, they had little assemblies here and there about resumes and jobs, but they didn't do much on telling us the importance of knowing about jobs. Maybe they did, but I just didn't see it. They mainly shoved college down our throats like it was more necessary than jobs. I'm not saying it's directly my school's fault that I don't know about getting a job, but them and my parents play some part in it. My parents haven't taught me about life in the big world, like: taxes, insurance, mortgages, paying off a car, etc. I can't be expected to know every little thing to do as an adult. Things that are so-called "necessary" to live. I'll have so many things to worry about in such short time like health insurance, car insurance, life insurance, house insurance, various bills, getting acquainted with a doctor and dentist, successful job finding, and more. Yes, I'm being repetitive and complaining but I seriously don't know ANYTHING about these things. A lot of people move out into the real world at 18 or even before then. I don't know how they acquire the skills so fast to know how to fend for themselves. My friend is on his own at an apartment, but did he tend to all of the things I listed? I'm not sure how to explain my dilemma. I just want to live a simple adulthood/life without having to worry about bills, insurance, etc all the time. Can anyone give me advice on coping with growing up? I want to grow up and be able to progress in life (while still having a childhood at heart), but I wasn't properly shown the direction to take.

From everything you are saying, your parents didn't teach you much about how to be an adult and deal with the responsibilities that will come with being on your own.

That is their job as parents. Talk to them, tell them what you don't understand and what you feel you need to know.

If they don't want to bother being proper parents, then do you have another adult (aunt, uncle, grandparent, friend's parent) that you can go to for this help?

In the mean time, get a job. You can't have bills to pay if you don't have the money to pay them with.

Source: I Don't Know How to Grow Up?

I have manic depression but I am not on any medication. today has been the worst low of my life. it has taking me two hours to motivate my self to ask this question. I feel to depressed to do anything and all i can think about is how to end this pain forever if you know what I mean.

Manic depression is a very real mental disorder–it is genetic–it is not your fault–you were born with it. it is something you have some control over–you can take care of it through medication to stabilize your moods.
You need to be in treatment with a psychiatrist and on medication.
You deserve to be healthy and happy and live a wonderful life.
And you can.
make an appointment with a psychiatrist and take the first step.
You are worth it.

Source: How to Deal with a Serious Bout of Depression ?

They get paid ($1.70 and hour guessing).
No benefits such as overtime, ss, health insurance, etc.
How is the US going to motivate Apple to bring these jobs here and pay them $8 to $15 an hour?

By convincing consumers to pay more for their Apple products.

Good luck with that.

Source: Apple Has 700 Employees in China – What Are the Us Plans to Bring Those Jobs Here?

The fervor of his progress to the Trappist monastery at Gethsemani is deeply moving. It is a difficult matter to write about, but I think there will be many who, however alien the experience may remain to them personally, will put the narrative down with wonder and respect. –New York Herald Tribune Books.

Source: The Seven Storey Mountain (harvest/hbj Book)

Llewellyn is proud to present the revised and expanded edition of our best-selling self-help book, The Secret of Letting Go by Guy Finley. Featuring an attractive new cover and fresh material, this Finley classic has been updated inside and out.

With more than 200,000 copies sold, Guy Finley’s message of self-liberation has touched people around the world. Discover how to extinguish self-defeating thoughts and habits that undermine true happiness. Exploring relationships, depression, and stress, his inspiring words can help you let go of debilitating anxiety, unnecessary anger, paralyzing guilt, and painful heartache. True stories, revealing dialogues, and thought-provoking questions will guide you toward the endless source of inner strength and emotional freedom that resides within us all.

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Source: The Secret of Letting Go

Ok I need to know if Ronnie Radke, Andy Biersack, Christofer Drew Ingle, or Taylor Momsen have ever given speeches. I have a project i have to do over inspirational people but they have to have already given a 3 minute minimum of a speech. Lots of people are doing lady gaga and presenting the gay rights speech, but i want to do Ronnie Radke, Andy Biersack, Christofer Drew Ingle, or Taylor Momsen but i don't know if they've ever given a speech, so if someone could help me find that out, thatd be great, also if none of them have, maybe give ideas for people that have given a speech.

add more detail, a person that has given a speech..about what?

Source: Have These People Ever Given Speeches?

All my life, girls have denied me I have been sleeping alone in my bed for fat too long. I am 18 5'6 230bs and girls just dont want me I don't want to kill myself about it but it makes me miserable and just depressed. how I see everyone else out there happy with someone and I don't have anyone. and more and more everyday I lose hope in finding someone because I am short I am fat and I try to get myself motivated for exercise but I see guys already fit and getting girls and it kills my confidence knowing girls don't want to date a short fat guy even if I am respectful to them and even if I would do anything to make them happy. but it just seems as if none of that matters unless I am tall and handsom. and I am on dating sites and I am on plentyoffish.com but girls never answer to my responses trying to catch their interest and I just hate and it makes me hate life even more knowing no one wants to be with me. Is there anyone that can help me? and would it kill you not to be a rude pompous asshole please and show some compassion?

Of course I would as long as being a bigger guy didnt make him cold. Even if u cant find someone now, there is always and will always be someone somewhere who will be perfect for u in everyway. Just think, tht person could be someone close or far away and wonderin why they cant find the right one. Dont worry when the time is right they will show up and you will.see why it nvr worked with any one else. Keep smiling and cheer up! ) <3

Source: Girls Would You Ever Give a Heavy Set Guy a Chance Because I Feel Really Low?

Hypnosis is a proven technique that allows people to reprogram their subconscious to change unwanted behaviors. Most books on self-hypnosis require the reader to memorize or record scripts, then put the book aside while they do their hypnosis work. But Instant Self-Hypnosis is the only self-hypnosis book that allows you to hypnotize yourself as you read, with your eyes wide open, without putting down the book.

The author’s fail-proof method allows you to put yourself into a hypnotic state and then use that state to improve your life in myriad ways. And because the hypnotic state is induced while you read, you remain aware of your surroundings and can bring yourself back to normal consciousness slowly and gently, using the instructions provided.

Instant Self-Hypnosis: How to Hypnotize Yourself with Your Eyes Open

Source: Instant Self-hypnosis: How to Hypnotize Yourself with Your Eyes

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