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Broken

Broken

Broken Items That You Ordered

I have ordered two new litter boxes, and each got broken in shipping. One man returned my money immediately after he talked to the shipper that damaged the item. The shipper would have never told him, except I kept asking when the litter box was coming. The company I  ordered the other litter box directly from, and the shipper delivered it to my door. The box looked bet up, but I did not see any damage on top of the box. When I opened the box and started to remove the plastic, it had a large fracture in the plastic globe on top of the unit. I ordered a new furnace that had been crushed to pieces by a forklift. Two different shippers and the company I ordered it from were involved. I had to get documents from them and copies of receipts before I finally got a full refund. I ordered new speakers for my old TV set, which did not work. Ebay is helping me get my money back since that seller will not work with me even though he admitted they had many issues with them. Never give up and get your money back, even though you may have to jump through many hoops. If they take advantage of customers, they will keep on doing so. Put an end to their devious ways and methods.

Broken In Many Different Ways

Your car could get in an accident, and you would not be able to use it anymore because it got damaged to a degree where it is unsafe to drive. A relationship could fail and leave you with a broken heart, which will take a long time to recover. If you have a horrible fall, you can end up with fractured bones that will take quite some time to heal, along with lots of physical therapy. A broken man is a man who has suffered more than he can bear. He has suffered emotional pain that has changed the way he lives and sees life, which is generally the result of a very unpleasant event to several events too close together. Broken agreements can be devastating. You should always have an agreement in writing to set it in stone. If an agreement is oral, it could be broken at any time, and you would not have any legal recourse whatsoever. Broken promises can hurt for a long time. If you were going to meet someone and they promised they would, and they did not show up, you wonder if you were the cause even though you are not.

We Are A Broken Society

We have sinned, and no one in this world is perfect without flaws. Jesus died for our sins so that we may be forgiven for our sins and live again after death. Church attendance is broken, as I remember years ago when my church was full of people worshipping God. The church had full pews, a balcony, and folding chairs in the aisles. Remember, God is your best friend, and he is there for you 24/7. Without God in your life, you are nothing. Go back to church or watch a sermon on Facebook. Honor God today and always.

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Sharing Is Caring

Sharing Is Caring

Share Your Good Fortune With Others

If you excel at something, teach your knowledge in that area to others. Never hide your hidden talents. Teach what you know to others and help them excel. I once knew an older man who did not want to teach any of his abilities to others. He said he wished to die keeping his knowledge in that area to himself. I thought to myself, what a waste. If all of us felt like that, no one would learn anything. Books would have never been written as no one would have known how to write a book. If you have extra vegetables in your garden, share them with others that do not have vegetables to eat. Never leave food just lying on the ground rotting away when it could have fed many people. If you are blessed with monetary wealth, share it with those who need the bare essentials. Give your time to people and help them free of charge for one day of cleaning or shopping. Take time to visit with people, as we all like to talk with others. Please send a card or flowers to someone to help brighten their day.

If You Have Too Many Of Anything, Share It With Someone

If you have furniture you are not using, give it to a charity to sell. Sell your items at an auction and donate that money to your church. Donate extra clean coats, hats, mittens, tools, furniture, and more to worthy causes that help people regain their feet. Order a large pizza, bring it to a friend’s house, and share it with them. Buy some coffee or candy and share it with someone. Donate bedding, beds, cleaning supplies, and much more to a homeless shelter. We all have something we could part with that would help others, as no item is too small or too large.

Help People With Snow Or Lawn Needs And More

As we age, we need help removing snow and mowing our yards in the spring. We may need windows caulked or someone to help us with a leaky faucet. We might need someone to get something down from a high shelf. Many people cannot afford to pay $35.00 an hour for these services when they only make $5.00 an hour.

Stay Overnight With Someone That Just Got Out Of The Hospital

If you just had surgery and are not feeling well, you need someone to stay overnight with you. A good friend or family member should be able to stay overnight with you until you feel more stable from your surgery or illness. One should never charge for this; it should be a caring act of kindness from your heart. Share your walker or anything that they might be able to use with their recovery. Share a nice meal that you cooked with them. God loves people who share their bounty with others and do not hoard things themselves.

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Appearance

Appearance

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

There once was a very wealthy man dressed in rags every time he went out. He wanted to look that way to see if anyone would give him a helping hand. Some people were outright mean and told him to go and get a bath and that he was disgusting. He had no heirs to give his money to, so he wanted to leave his money to the person who helped him the most. He started giving the young man some money now and then to help him. Most of the time, the young man refused, but he was poor. He told the older man that he would save the money he gave him to go to college. One day, the young man enrolled in college to become a lawyer. The older gentleman giving him the money was a lawyer himself. The older gentleman and young man were friends for many years. The lawyer left all his money to the young man who had become a lawyer. The old gentleman found the perfect person to give his entire estate to. The young lawyer would sponsor a young person every year and make their college dreams come true with a scholarship that is stated to be used for college tuition only.

Never Judge A Book By Its Cover

You have to read and delve into the book to find out what each page means in the book. A person is the same way. You have to look into the entire makeup of the person to know what they are all about. A person can have a beautiful face, but their heart is dark and full of nasty thoughts and deeds. If a person seems a little standoffish, maybe it is a reaction to how they were treated at some point. How you were treated as a child will remain part of you your entire life. If you were bullied, you would hate bullies, or you may become one yourself.

Make Or Break Appearance

A car may look grand on the outside, but it may have nothing to offer under the bonnet. The motor may be bad, the tranny might not work right. A house that has terrible curve appeal will not sell quickly. A home should be freshly painted and well maintained before you put it on the market to sell it. With some things, the appearance can make or break a sale. If a car looks like it is on its last peg, you will not give it a second look. If you apply for a job and are not prepared, you most likely will not be hired. If you went out on a date without shaving, brushing your hair, or looking your best, you would most likely be rejected by the person the next time. If you do not study or apply yourself in school or college, it will stay with you for the rest of your life. Start anything by being prepared and ready for the unexpected in life, as life has many curveballs.

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Gods Beauty Is Everywhere

Gods Beauty Is Everywhere

Sunrise And Sunsets

I like to look out of my window in the morning and see the sunrise. A new day is a “day the Lord hath made, so let us rejoice and be glad in it.” I like to hear roosters crowing to announce a new day. I have seen my kittens play with their Mother’s tail and jump and play in the leaves. Baby chicks gather around their Mother, and she takes them over to their food dishes. Baby animals are fed and tended to by their Mothers and the Farmer. Just before sunset, my pigeons start diving into an old grain bin with a cover attached to the bin on metal stilts. I love taking pictures of beautiful sunsets. Sunsets are the end of a day when you have accomplished much or relaxed and taken in God’s beauty.

Babies

All human babies are cute. Your first reaction is to love, hold, and care for their every need. Babies cry when something is wrong or when they want your attention. Babies smell good with their baby powder and baby shampoo. Parents feed their babies baby food or formula and buy cute clothing. Your baby is a reflection of you and your love for your spouse. Parents are always there for their children until they take their last breath because that is what true love is for your child as a parent. You want your child to have a better and less stressful life than what you have.

Natures Scenic Beauty

If you travel, you will see many beautiful things in nature. The fall foliage is gorgeous with all the different vibrant colors of leaves. I love looking at mountains; some are covered with majestic old trees over 150 years old, and some are blue-colored stone or covered with snow. You have to be in good shape to climb up high in the mountains for the change in altitude and the climbing alone. I love looking at the pileated woodpeckers that I have seen in Wisconsin. Old architecture can be beautiful, with open stairways, pocket doors, plate racks, built-in bookcases, and much more. Years ago, they were great craftsmen who used the best materials and took pride in their artistry.

God Has Made All of Us Look Different

Each one of us has an outer beauty and an inner beauty. Your inner beauty is the most important. Outer beauty will fad with time, but inner beauty never does. Inner beauty is the beauty that draws people toward you. People will see if you are kind, compassionate, caring, or loving in a short time. Outer beauty may attract people to you, but if they see no inner beauty, you are lost to the masses. Some of us may be short, tall, skinny, or plump. Regardless of what we look like, we can add beauty to earth by serving God and the community, being kind and reaching out to people, and lending a helping hand, as they will greatly appreciate it.

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Be Prepared

Be Prepared

Be Prepared For Anything That Comes Your Way In Life

If you are unprepared for when your electricity goes out, you may suffer in the cold for days. I have backup generators and a backup ventless propane furnace, so my plumbing will not freeze. Don’t think disaster will ever knock at your door, for it eventually knocks on everyone’s door. Buy life insurance for all of us are going to die someday. Do not saddle your children with paying off your funeral bill eventually. I like to keep my shots and checkups up to date as it may help prevent a disease that may kill me without intervention: property and household insurance. A tornado or fire could destroy your whole home and the contents in your home. Insurance will help you get back on your feet much quicker without a horrible debt on your shoulders. Health issues will come our way the older we get. We must prepare for someone to help us if we get hospitalized or cannot conduct our business anymore. Meet with your Lawyer and get something drawn up way ahead of time because your health can change in a heartbeat. Get anti-virus software on your computer and other electronics connected to your internet. Many scammers are out there waiting to take advantage of anyone they can. Don’t be a person that gets scammed. Watch and monitor all your activity on your own and with anti-virus software that will back you up and protect your hard-earned money from being taken by a scammer who has never worked at an honest job in their lifetime. You will have cheerleaders, and you will also have people who will be delighted when you stumble and fall. Avoid people who put you down, for they are not your friends. Friends lift you on eagle wings so you can soar to new heights.

Be Prepared For When God Comes On Judgement Day

Don’t be drunk or out on the town acting silly and out of your mind when God comes on Judgement Day. None of us know the day or the time that God will come on Judgement Day. Live your life like every day is going to be Judgement Day. Be alert, and do not let anyone lead you astray from the path that God has chosen for you to live with your life. God has chosen a path that will do the most good for you and many others. Help people and never make fun of them. You have no idea of all the struggles they have had to go through or endure. If you knew everything a person had gone through, you would be astonished and dumbfounded. All of us carry burdens of some kind. Try to walk in the other person’s shoes and see if you can without falling and tripping. God, help us accept everyone as they are and not Judge them, for you are the only Judge of man, as written in the Bible. Be kind, joyful, hopeful, loving, peaceful, caring, and compassionate to all who cross your path in life.

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What Inspires Us?

What Inspires Us?

Our Parents

My parents have inspired me greatly in my life. I am determined to live my life as they did. They worked hard, had pride in their work, and always liked to make things look neat and clean. My Mother and Father were wonderful, kind, caring, and loving. They taught me many valuable things that have helped me throughout my life. My parents never used foul language. We can get our point across without foul language. Talk to someone in plain English without swear words, and they can tell if you are upset with them. Work things out with people and never go to bed angry.

Famous People

Some people are inspired by what a famous person does in their life. Boys may strive to be like renowned baseball or football players. People are inspired by those who save people’s lives, and they may want to be in the health profession someday, and they may save your life by doing so. A famous artist may pique your interest in artwork and inspire you to create your masterpiece. Some of the former Presidents have inspired me by their famous speeches.

Teachers

A teacher may inspire you greatly. She may tell you you gave an excellent speech or wrote a beautiful poem. You may write a book of poetry one day or become a book writer of some kind. Teachers can tell a lot about us by how we act and interact with others in the classroom. If I had an excellent teacher in a particular subject, I would generally excel at that subject. If I had an unkind, uncaring teacher, I would not do as well in that subject as they made it that way for me by how they taught the subject.

Carpenters

I have had excellent carpenters that I have hired. They have inspired me to do more with my carpentry skills. I have repaired and replaced windowsills, painted inside and out, replaced a screen door, and much more. My father and grandfather were excellent carpenters, and I learned all my carpentry skills from them. My father and grandfather built a house in 1949. I used to work with my father on carpentry repairs or remodeling when we owned rental homes years ago. I watched some men put siding on a house for me, and later on, I put siding on a small, older building.

Inspirations

I hope God inspires you. God gave his son’s life for us to be forgiven of our sins so that we may live on in spiritual form after we die on earth. No one loves another human more than laying down his life for them so they may live. We should be inspired by God’s teachings and what God has done for us. He has provided food and water on Mother Earth for all of us. God cares for us 24/7. God always answers our prayers. We may not see the answer if we are not looking or listening to his answer at that particular time in our lives. God, thank you for the many blessings you have given to me.

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Stay Active

Stay Active

Active Body

If you sit and do not move, your joints will freeze up eventually, making it impossible to move. As the old saying goes, if you rest too long, your body will rust. Staying active makes you more limber and able to move around better as you age. If you fall and break a bone by being busy over the years, the break will heal faster. I like to ride an e-bike as it makes peddling easier as we age. I have lost weight and feel better after I have ridden the bike. In the winter months, I use my treadmill. Find an activity you love that will help you stay trim and active. Walking is the best exercise of all for your achy, breaky back.

Active Mind

Make sure you learn something new every day. Take a lifelong learning class or two at your local college. Read the newspaper and magazines and books on history or biographies if you want to read a murder mystery, that is OK also. Work on crossword puzzles or word find books or put puzzles together. Work on learning games on your smartphone. Join a group discussion group that talks about various subjects, and you will learn a lot as everyone contributes something different to the conversation at hand.

Outdoor And Repair Work

You can stay active and learn about repairing your car, mower, and more. There is an art to spray paint so the paint does not run all over the place, and your project looks worse than before you started. You can learn a lot by reading repair manuals over the years. I have learned how to repair an array of various things. Trimming hedges and bushes keep you active, along with planting and weeding your garden. I stay busy freezing my harvest of vegetables. I froze 32 quarts of green beans and 20 packages of butternut squash. I stain my deck every year and paint various other things outdoors.

 God And Church

By going to church, your mind stays active with God. Read a Bible verse or a different part of your Bible every day. I like to read a daily devotion. I try to see how it will work into my day today. The Bible keeps your mind active with God’s teachings for God’s children. I love to listen to our minister’s sermons. She has a way of making the sermons stand out and relate them to things I had not before. If you have an excellent minister, the Bible will come to life for you daily. You can help in many ways in your local church by contributing to worthy and necessary causes. You can donate items for what is needed the most at that time. You can help children get clothing and ensure they have heating fuel this winter. Kids need warm coats, mittens, boots, shoes, and more. You will be active in mind and spirit by supporting your church and mission project. Always help those less fortunate than you are; it will make you and them feel better.

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Social

Social

Get Out With Other People

It has been proven that it pays to be social. People who get out often with other people tend to live longer and enjoy life more than those who want to be alone or are anti-social. Exercise with other people, as they will inspire you to keep moving. If you exercise alone, no one cheers you on, and you will not exercise as long or stay motivated. Go out to eat with friends regularly, as it is suitable for all of you to share the day’s activities, and it is a relaxing way to end your day.

God Wants You To Be Social

If you stay in and do not socialize, how can you help other people? God ensured there would be many people on earth to help—each other. Groups of people who know each other and get together often will generally help each other when they need help. God does not want man or woman to lead a sedentary life. He wants you to move and get out with others. Getting out makes it possible for you to live longer. God knows it is not good to live alone without friends or family. Friends and family should want to be very social and share what they have learned with each other and have family get-togethers. I love Thanksgiving and Christmas as they are very social events. People in your church family will generally help you when you need a hand with something you cannot do on your own.

Start-Up Conversations With People

I was on a plane on a very long flight and visited with the lady sitting next to me. Her flight was to see her son, who had just left the army in Europe. He was a military corporal and had completed his time in the military. We had a fascinating conversation back and forth, making the flight seem much shorter than it was. I started a conversation with a lady on my tour bus, and we became friends and sent Christmas cards back and forth until she died. I became friends with another lady on that same trip, and we emailed back and forth for at least five years.

Social Abilities

Some people can start a conversation with anyone and become good friends with them quickly. Some people have to have the other person start the conversation, which gets the ball rolling. Most anyone will visit with you if you talk gently and are kind while you converse with them. They will want to avoid you like the plague if you are brash and abrasive. If you do not know what to discuss, you can start talking about the weather or what you heard or read on the news today. Try to be social, as it will open more doors for you.

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What Do You See?

What Do You See?

Potential

Look at the whole picture, and then you can see the potential. Some people have a more significant potential than people give them credit for. If a person is not good in one aspect of life, it does not mean that they will not excel at something else. Never give up on anyone, and keep on cheering them on. Some people need to have someone have faith in them so that they can reach their full potential in life. Never downgrade anyone’s performance. Help them and encourage them to the very end. We need people who tell us we are doing a good job and to carry on in our pursuits in life. Never belittle someone’s accomplishments, as you have no idea of the trials and tribulations they endured to get to this point in their lives.

Old Homes Or Fixer-Uppers

I see potential in an old home when I walk through the house’s doors. I look at the woodwork and imagine what it looked like when the home was built. I picture the home repainted, the woodwork redone, the bathroom remodeled, new kitchen cupboards, and much more. I imagine how the family lived in the house when it was full of family gatherings that involved laughing, crying, entertaining, and all aspects of daily activity. Once again, I can see a grand old home where others can build wonderful family memories after it has had some loving care.

The Scheme Of Things

We should live out our lives as God has intended for us to do. We should be faithful stewards of the land and tend to it, removing weeds, trimming trees, planting and harvesting crops, and maintaining it to the best of our ability for future generations. We should leave a footprint behind for being here. We should do something significant with our lives that will help future generations. We should have great values and share them with others. Share what you know with others, and do not let your knowledge die with you, as it may help many people. In the scheme of things, the impact made by one person may seem insignificant. One person can find a cure for cancer and become a great country leader. All societal contributions help grow our community and keep us moving forward with new treatments and discoveries. Every human born can leave a productive footprint behind if they have the right mindset and people to cheer them on in life pursuits.

Always Look At The Whole Picture In Life

Do not live in your little world. Explore the world, and you will be happy with what you see. You will see rivers, mountains, flowers, and animals and learn that all humans want the same things no matter where we live. Never focus only on one thing in a picture; you may miss the pretty flower painted in the corner or a man walking his dog in another corner. There is much to focus on in life, so always be ready to look at and enjoy the entire picture, and you will live a contented, lovely life.

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Victorious

Victorious

Victory

God gave us victory over death when he gave us his son’s life to save us from our sins so that we would have eternal, everlasting life. Jesus suffered greatly when he gave up his life to save us from our sins. He loves you greatly when he gives up his life to save you. We should always think of the great sacrifice that God has given for us on earth so that we will live on after death in a spiritual form. A Father or Mother grieves deeply at the death of one of their children. We all want our family members to live on and have one of the many rooms in God’s house in heaven.

Victorious

To the victor goes the spoils. If you win a race in a race car, you get the prize money and a fantastic trophy to display. In all competitions, one outstanding athlete always stands out above the others. He may have made the most home runs in the history of baseball. The Wright brothers were the first to fly an airplane that made it any distance. All of us are victorious in something that will make a difference in the world for us having been here. We all have hidden talents that others may not know about until we are put to the test. Try to be victorious in what you donate to society for being here; maybe you were a good listener, comforted people when they needed you the most, discovered a cure for a horrible disease, and much more.

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Rise From Defeat

If someone has belittled or put you down, rise up and prove them wrong. I had an adult who put me down when I was very young and I was not related to her. She was supposed to set an excellent example for me as she was my first teacher in school. She would laugh at me at my expense and have the other kids in my class join in. She would have me sit in the corner for no reason at all. She told me to stay after school and clean the clock. I told her I could not as I rode the school bus. Luckily, I told my cousin to talk to the bus driver, and she did. The bus driver came in for me, and she told my bus driver that I was so dumb I did not know that I rode the bus. I believed what she had said to me that year and kept my mouth shut, fearing that someone would laugh at what I said. I kept quiet way into adulthood. I almost died from a horrible illness twice in my life; after recovering from the last one, I got my voice back and could visit easily with anyone. Never let a bully put you down and control your life. I mainly would not talk to girls about my age as I did not trust them for years because of that grown-up bully teacher. I proved her wrong, and I can now visit and converse with anyone just as well as anyone could. To the victor goes the spoils. I was finally victorious.

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