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I often wonder why it is that people do not, or cannot, speak openly about Depression or Mental health issues. If you walk out your door any day of the week you will meet people who will openly tell you about their Operations, Procedures, Bunions, Gout, Cysts, or whatever plethora of what ails them! They don't shy away from showing you their scars, spots, nips or tucks, but what

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An old man in Miami calls up his son in New York and says, "Listen, your mother and I are getting divorced. Forty-five years of misery is enough." "Dad, what are you talking about?" the son screams. “We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,” he says. "I'm sick of her face, and I'm sick of talking about this, so call your sister in Chicago and tell her," and he hangs up.

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A Business Executive was deep in debt and could see no way out of his worrying predicament. Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park bench, head in hands, wondering if anything could save his company from bankruptcy. Suddenly an old man appeared before him. “I can see that something is troubling you,” he said. After listening to the executive’s

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Love yourself. Make peace with who you are And where you are At this moment in time. Listen to your heart. If you can’t hear what it’s saying In this noisy world, Make time for yourself. Enjoy your own company.Let you mind wander among the stars.Try.Take chances.Make mistakes.Life can be messyAnd confusing at times,But it’s also full of surprises.The next rock in your pathMight be a

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A motivational speaker began his seminar by holding up a $20 bill. He asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you, but first, let me do this." He proceeded to crumple the $20 dollar bill up. He then asked, "who still wants it?"Still the hands were up in the air.Well, he replied, "what if I do this?"And he dropped it on

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A jobless man applied for the position of “Office boy” at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. “You are employed.” He said.” Give me your e-mail address and I’ll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.” The man replied “But I don’t have a computer, neither an email.” I’m sorry”, said the HR manager

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A business executive was deep in debt and could see no way out. Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park bench, head in hands, wondering if anything could save his company from bankruptcy. Suddenly an old man appeared before him. “I can see that something is troubling you,” he said. After listening to the executive’s woes, the old man said, “I

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Yes folks, it's that time again ! " Apple" are rolling out their new iPhone 5, and the scramble has begun. Applemania is once again taking hold, and habitually rational people are once more going a little gaga and frothing at the mouth at the prospect of owning this new next must have. We have seen the reports of said fashion victims, setting up camp outside the prospective shops which will

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We live in a world of endless possibilities. Consumerism consumes our world. In particular here in the west, we can purchase pretty much anything our heart desires for a price. But for me, it is not simply about the Pricetag. I want to question, and specifically examine the even greater human cost that our never ending love affair with consumable products has. In this post, I hope to

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Throughout the ages, fishing was one of the main livelihood's of coastal towns and villages up and down the country . In times gone by, fish for the most part were caught and consumed at home, or sold locally at local markets. Small quantities of superior fish such as turbot, cod and ling were more usually destined for sale in Dublin for a larger pricetag. Fish-curing was confined to salting cod,

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For the past few weeks one story has dominated our media, yes folks, not the tale of the famous outlaw Jesse James, but the tale of Saudi Arabian terrorist mastermind Osama Bin Laden. It has been interesting to say the least, if a bit mind boggling. The various shananigans of the U.S showdown with the most wanted man in history have been sensationalised beyond belief, and going by

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Mark Twain once said : “The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” . It goes without saying that he was right on so many levels. Laughter is always a tonic for 'what ails ya'. Research has proven that laughter can have really amazing health benefits to all of us . Laughter has been associated with stress relief, pain reduction, and even a booster to our

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The Victor,   by C.W. Longenecker If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't. If you like to win but think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost. For out in the world we find, Success begins with a fellow's will, It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are. You've got to think high to

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ONE WORD can frame the goal.ONE LAUGH will conquer gloom. ONE STEP must start each journey. ONE HOPE will raise our spirits. ONE TOUCH can show you care. ONE WORD must start each prayer. ONE CANDLE wipes out darkness. ONE VOICE can speak with wisdom. ONE HEART can know what's true. ONE LIFE can make a difference. ONE SONG can spark a moment. ONE FLOWER can wake the dream. ONE TREE can start a

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Yesterday was International Womens Day, which got me thinking, being a woman in the western world we have alot to be grateful for when it comes to womens rights. Despite having come a long way, there is still a long way to go when it comes to equality between men and women, but moreover when it comes to changing attitudes and minds. Throughout history certain groups among society have been

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'Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today... Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one Imagine no

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Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half-light, I would spread the cloths under your feet: But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread upon my dreams.(By William Butler Yeats)

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Let's face it , we all have flaws and imperfections, nobody is perfect, even if some of us think we are pretty damn close ! Today we are all more concerned with what is on the outside, however we all know that appearances can be deceiving. We could all do with more work on the inside if we were more honest with ourselves, however our pride or egoes can get in the way of seeing inner beauty. With

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We all have those days where you want to scream or shout because someone is pushing your buttons, blatently insulting you, or your intelligence. Some days you may feel like you are turning into Victor Meldrew ! losing the rag or uttering obscenities , but that rarely gets you anywhere, you usually just become more annoyed,  and left simmering in a state of anger. Unfortunately today we all

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One day a blind boy was sitting on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He was holding up a sign on which was written: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked

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A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, rocks about 2" in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full? They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The

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"On life's journey Faith is nourishment, Virtuous deeds are a shelter, Wisdom is the light by day and Right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life nothing can destroy him; If he has conquered greed nothing can limit his freedom. " - Buddha "It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the

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Live in Joy, In love, Even among those who hate. Live in joy, In health, Even among the afflicted. Live in joy, In peace, Even among the troubled. Look within. Be still. Free from fear and attachment, Know the sweet joy of living in the way. ~ There is no fire like greed, No crime like hatred, No sorrow like separation, No sickness like hunger of heart, And no joy like the joy of freedom.

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Nowadays bad news travels fast. Sound bytes of frightening crimes, depressing stories of injustice, human suffering, or the cruel and evil acts of violence of 'brother' pitched against 'brother' is the order of the day. Every one of us must battle with our own inner demons at times. Since the dawn of time, there has always been the existence of 'good' and'evil' . One instrinsically cannot

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I wish you : A sunbeam to warm you A moonbeam to charm you A sheltering angel , so nothing can harm you.

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