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Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 13, 2024
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Get Out With People Often

If you do not get out with friends, you may dwell on problems. By getting out with friends, you can take your mind off your worries and focus on the positives in your life. If you lock yourself away like a hermit, you will continuously think of all the negative things that have happened to you. Friends lift your spirits and bring out the sunshine on the darkest days. A friend may suggest a fun outing or adventure you will remember for many years. You can always join a club of some kind. My grandmother belonged to a book club and made many friends just by being in that book club. If your local college has lifelong learning classes, take some of them as the classes will enrich your mind, and you will also make new friends. Go to a concert or a movie, and you will meet people from all different walks of life by just going to various events in your area or out of town. I hope you have been blessed to have traveled with friends and that you can cherish those wonderful memories forever.

Travel

I have been blessed to have an excellent travel companion over the years. She is older than me, but age makes no difference. We are very good friends. We do not take as long of trips as we did years ago, but we both enjoy each other’s company and make each other laugh. Travel while you can because you never know what lies down the road, as your health could change in a heartbeat. Traveling with someone who likes the same things you do and wants to experience the area’s foods, soak in the atmosphere, and take in as many events as possible is a blessing. I encourage everyone to find a friend to travel with as travel opens up a gateway of knowledge. I found out about my ancestors and walked on the same ground as they had before me. I visited the farm where my great-grandfather grew up as a child, and I visited with some of my cousins, which was a wonderful and memorable experience that I will hold dear forever.

Stay Focused On God

Staying focused on God is the primary key to living life to its full potential. If you do not, you will be like a ship lost at sea without a lighthouse or compass to lead it back to a safe harbor. Sometimes, we tend to drift away from God when we have smooth sailing, and then we ask God for help when we have turmoil. God does not want a rainy-day friend. He wants you to praise him in good and bad times. God has answered many of my prayers, for which I am immensely grateful. God knows what you need in your life and when to give it. Life is perplexing and complex as it has many curves and valleys, mountains, and treacherous events to get through, but with faith and God’s guidance, you will make it.

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What My Cats Want For Christmas

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date December 2, 2024
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Cat Toys And Cat Trees

My cats love cat trees. They love to sleep up high so they can keep watch on animals outdoors and the other cats in my house. Cats love to sleep from a high vantage point out in the wild and indoors, as they can spot prey or potential danger. I like a very sturdy cat tree; otherwise, the support for the bed will fall off, and you will have to repair it or replace the cat tree. I try to buy cat toys with catnip, as they are a favorite for most cats. I purchased a new cat massager for my cats, and they love to rub their face, checks, and under their chin on it. Cat hammocks are a must-have for my cats as they love to sleep in the hammock curled up in a tight little ball and keep warmer that way.

Heated Beds

My cats love the heated windowsill cat beds and the round ones on the ground. I have had one wicker plastic model that has lasted ten years and counting. My outdoor K&H heated cat beds last at least ten years before they wear out. Buy a top-quality heated bed, as it will last for many years. Wait for sale prices before buying a heated bed. I generally buy my heated cat beds in the middle of the summer for about 50% off the original price. My cats do not like heated beds that have a cover over them unless it has a roof. Sometimes, three to five cats may come out of a heated cat building in the middle of the winter.

A Heater Or Furnace For Your Cats

If you have cats in your home, they are most likely toasty and warm with your furnace. If your cats live in another building, have an infrared heater in it, or consider putting a furnace in the building, as it will distribute the heat evenly. Ensure your building has lots of insulation in the walls and the attic, as it will save you money on your heat bills. Have warm and draft-free areas for your cats to sleep in at all times, as cats do not do well with any drafts that may hit them while they sleep and may develop a respiratory illness.

Cats Want To Be Happy And Healthy Everyday

Give your cat the gift of regular vet visits. Your vet may be able to prevent a disease from killing your cat because he caught it early by examining it in an annual physical. Keeping your cat’s shots up to date may save his life and prevent your cats from sharing their illnesses with your other household cats if everyone has their shots current.

Cat Food And Treats

Buy grain-free and non-GMO cat food without byproducts or fillers, as you are what you eat. Try to buy dye-free cat food and canned food without ash. Cats love freeze-dried cat treats. If your cat does not like a particular brand of food, throw it away; your cat knows what is best for him because of how he feels after he eats it. Buy the best cat food that you can afford for your feline friend. I hope everyone’s dreams come true this Christmas and their feline friends live all of their nine lives to their fullest potential. God, thank you for all of our blessings, as we would be nothing without you. Praise be to God.

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The Lost Art Of Conversation

The Lost Art of Conversation

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date November 29, 2024
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Not Visiting With People While You Are With Them

It is insulting to keep texting while sitting at a table with people. Put your cell phone away and visit with the people sitting at your table, as you will learn a lot from them. I was at a group meeting discussing what had happened and what we planned for the future. One woman left the room and talked to someone on her phone. If you are attending a meeting, have your full attention on the meeting, or stay at home and text away to your heart’s content. Think if God had a cell phone and started to text away while you needed him to listen to one of your prayers desperately. God has your full attention every day, and you should also give your full attention to others. I have gone to homes where they leave their TV turned on and watch it instead of wanting to talk and visit with you. When treated like that, I might as well have stayed home as my cats give me more attention. We need to converse with people like we used to, as it is a way to learn new things and show people that you love and respect them and care about what is happening to them and their families.

Facial Expressions

Facial expressions can reveal a lot about what people are thinking or feeling. A text message does not indicate how someone is truly feeling. Little happy or sad faces do not let you know what is happening in their lives. Some people will say they are fine when everything is wrong. Face-to-face contact shows what is going on in their hearts and minds. Doctors want you to make an office call so they can look you over and see the pain on your face or feel a broken bone and know what is going on with your body aches and pains.

Visit With Your Neighbors

Farmers would visit with their neighbors on the other side of the fence years ago. Now, they may wave at each other and keep working their ground. It is sad that most of the time, you only see your neighbors at funerals or weddings. Call up neighbors today, visit them on the phone, and ask them how they are with their family members. You could plan to go out for coffee with your neighbors and have a lovely day catching up on old times and what is happening in their lives now. Visiting is showing people that you genuinely care about them. Every time you visit with someone, you learn something precious.

Visit With God And Give Him Your Full Attention

Never pray while texting or watching TV, as that disrespects God. Give God your full attention, as he does for you. God notices your facial expressions and sees the pain in your eyes when you have lost a loved one or suffered some horrific tragedy in your life. Take time to talk and visit with people, showing a sign of love, caring respect, and a deep commitment to their well-being. Have A Lot Of Conversations With Lots Of People. Please turn off your cell phone for a while and reconnect with family and friends by the art conversation, and you will be glad you did.

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Life Can Be Like A Rodeo

We Can Be Living With Everything Going Our Way, And Then Something Changes It

You may feel like you are on cloud nine when things are fine. Suddenly, something happens, and you feel like you are at a rodeo, and you are the one on the horse trying to hang on for dear life. You may have worked for a company for many years and suddenly find out they are replacing you with a younger, more qualified person. You feel like the horse bucked you off at the rodeo, and you are out of breath and can hardly get up again. You return to the horse and hope the next rodeo will be better. We must never give up on pursuing our dreams, for without dreams, you are not living or moving forward. We will have many failures and disappointments in life that we must learn from to reach our dreams in the future. Life will have many rodeo rides that we wish not to attend, but they will come our way on occasion, and we must get back on that rodeo horse and stay on until that final buzzer rings.

Don’t Take Things To Heart

If you are in school and someone calls you a name or puts you down, do not let that define you as a person. If you take everything to heart, it will break you. Never give anyone that kind of power over you. Somedays, you will have to be your cheerleader. If someone calls you stupid, prove them wrong, or if they think you cannot complete a task, complete it. Some people will try to break you because they feel it puts them above you, but you and others know that is false.

Health

Health issues can be the worst rodeo ride of our life. The Doctor may tell you you have an illness with no cure and only three to five years to live. Do not let what the Doctor said stick in your mind. Keep a positive view even when the odds are stacked against you. If you think you are going to die and there is no hope, you will die because you have that imprinted in your brain. Keep busy and occupied so you cannot think about your Doctor’s words. Get a hobby, travel, live in the moment, be spontaneous, and act like you did before your Doctor spoke to you, for if you think you are going to die, you indeed will. One man told a doctor he was going to die, and the Doctor told him with that attitude, you most likely would before your time. It’s all in a person’s frame of mind, at least sometimes.

Go For The Gold In Life

Remember, in your life, you must always get back on the horse that bucked you off, or the horse will control you, and you will never be able to stay on that horse again as he has power over you. Never let someone define or control you as they are not your friend. Always rely on God for direction in your life; then, you cannot go wrong.

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Excess Baggage

Get Rid Of Old Baggage In Your Life

If something or someone is wearing you down in life, get rid of it or try to avoid them. If someone you know always puts you down and never praises you for anything you do to help them, you do not need them in your life. Unfortunately, some of us hang onto excess luggage as we do not see any alternative but to do so. Find a job that gratifies you and others if your work gets you down. Rental property can be terrible as some tenants leave all their garbage behind and trash a house that is only five years old. I feel sorry for landlords when they must be in the garbage business. They make no money whatsoever after someone trashes a house, and that is the reason why rent is so very costly today. When you rent or borrow something, leave it in the same or better condition when you leave. How you act in life will catch up with you eventually. No one gets a free ride in life unless it is a ride to jail because you did not treat someone right or you destroyed property.

Too Much Baggage On A Trip

It is true that the first time one travels, you pack everything except the kitchen sink. I remember I had a massive suitcase with enough pants and shirts to change into every other day. One learns quickly that you do not need all those changes of clothing. It was hard to maneuver that massive suitcase on the train as it stuck halfway out the door when the conductor left the train station. I barely had the strength to pull it through the train door, or it would have fallen to the platform, never to be seen again by me. As I was moving down the aisle with it, it kept bumping into people, and I kept apologizing constantly until I finally made it to my seat on the train. Lifting a heavy suitcase and storing it in a storage bin on a plane is almost impossible. Ditch the heavy and massive luggage, as it will make for a difficult trip instead of a relaxing trip.

Free You Mind Of Excess Baggage

Dwelling on the past is not good, as it prevents you from moving forward with your life and enjoying it to its full potential. Past mistakes are water over the bridge, as you cannot change the current in your life, but you can change the direction in your life. Don’t let the mistakes of the past define you forever. Always ask God for guidance if you feel you have lost direction. Ask God to forgive you for your mistakes or sins from the past, and do not keep carrying that excess luggage that weighs you down mentally and physically. We start life without heavy baggage and should end our life without heavy baggage. Put your trust in God, as he will supply you with all you need daily.

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What Life Is All About

What Life is All About

What Do You Want To Leave Behind When You Die

I hope you want to be remembered for the good things you did with your life. I hope you teach as many people as possible the arts of your trade. If you have knowledge in a particular area and do not share it with others, your life will not have helped as much as it could have. Be kind, loving, and compassionate, and do not let your possessions control or define you. Some people will collect a particular item, and finding more of it is what occupies their minds and their daily lives. Possessions mean nothing in this world or the next; the human connections you make will fulfill you. Possessions do not care for you or love you. They just take up your time and keep you awake at night thinking about them. Help people in any way that will benefit them the most. Be a cheerleader for people and encourage them to do well. I want to be remembered for being kind, loving, compassionate, hopeful, sharing, and bringing joy and sunshine into the lives of others. I hope I have passed along what I have learned to others so they will have a fulfilled life for me being here and cheering them on to be the best they can be.

Forgiveness

We must forgive everyone who has done something wrong. You must forgive your family members, friends, parents, and yourself if you want to be happy in life. If you do not forgive others, why should anyone forgive you? When you forgive people, you do not have to forget what they did wrong, as only a fool would do that. Never let yourself get stung twice by the same Bee. Forgiveness sets you free, and you have a clear mind that is not clouded by the past.

Spending Quality Time with Loved Ones

Life is short, so spend quality time with those you hold dear most. Eat out often and go to plays, concerts, and events that they enjoy. Make sure you go on family trips or with a friend. It is lovely to be on vacation with an excellent, dear friend. Your friend and you will share some common interests, and you will learn that you like many things that your friend does. Once you see a ballet or opera, you will enjoy it. Time spent with loved ones is the most valuable time there is.

Time With God

Spending time with God is valuable; he should be your best friend, as he has seen you at your best and worst. God has helped you through turbulent and stormy times. God has been your cheerleader since you were born. Reading the Bible and daily devotions is one way of spending time with God. Praise God without ceasing for any blessings he has given or presented to you that have helped you. Be one of God’s good shepherds; that is a beautiful way to be remembered. Praise be to God.

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In All Things There Is Always Some Sunshine

In All Things There is Always Some Sunshine

Post author By Laura Weers
Post date October 25, 2024
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Even In The Darkest Of Days, You Can Find Some Sunshine

On a dreary morning, you may not have much ambition. I try to find an excellent book to read or do some household chores as doing something makes me feel much better. I may watch an old TV program from years ago. I may call my friends and visit them on the phone, as friends can make the darkest days bright by adding laughter and joy into your life. Never sit and let heartache and despair take over your day. Life is short, and live each day to its fullest potential. You cannot change certain situations in your life, but you can at least make them bearable. Sometimes, you have to be your cheerleader. Never let what someone may say to you define you as a person; if they say something to hurt you or bring you down. The person who will put you down has very low self-esteem, and trying to put you down boosts their low self-esteem. The person who would do this will never support you or be your friend, so walk away if you have lost anything. You will be blessed by many good friends who will stand by you and lift you to new heights on your darkest days. Keep these friends close to your heart; they will stick with you until the end.

Days When Things Seem To Go Wrong

We all have days when almost everything seems to go wrong. Think about all of the people who have helped you these days. One winter morning, I was stuck in the ditch, and about 5 of my neighbors had offered to help me. I thanked them and told them a tow truck was coming to pull me out of the ditch. As a child, I lost my billfold in a clothing store. I was sure I would never see it again, along with the money I had in it. Later that day, a woman in the store turned it into the main office, and I got it back and the money as I had my name in the billfold. There are many honest and decent people in the world. One day, my pet goat, cat, and dog had wandered onto the blacktop, and an older woman chased them back to my place with her car. I thanked her and was glad no one or animal was hurt. Naturally, the cat returned when it felt like it, as you cannot herd a cat.

God Brings Sunshine Into Your Life

If you are feeling down, pray to God for help and guidance in what you are going through or may be facing down the road. God will help you in ways that you may never have imagined possible. God will bring the right people into your life at the right time. You may make a new friend who is like a guardian angel. God can turn any day into sunshine, a day with friends, laughter, and love. God knows exactly what we need and when we need it. Praise be to God.

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Timing Is Everything

Be Patient And Wait Until The Time Is Right

Never talk to someone about an important matter when tired or worn out. Wait to speak to someone after they have had time to rest and relax. If worn out, they may be mad at you for no reason except they are plain worn out. If someone is wide awake and has plenty of rest, they will listen to you and be receptive and open to discussion on the matter at hand. Never buy a car until you have thought it over and can afford the car payments. Going into debt is never a good idea, as interest rates take forever to pay off, and you will probably pay for the car at least twice because of the exorbitant interest rates. Buying a house on time makes sense as you are not paying rent. You are making house payments, and you will own the house eventually. When starting in life, buy used as you do not have to have everything brand new. Save money for your old age as you will need a good amount to retire on and for the Nursing home eventually. Plan as timing is everything. If you put off things too long, you may not be able to do it in the future depending on your health or other things that may come up that you did not expect.

God Knows When The Timing Is Right For Us

God leads us on different paths in our lives at various times. He has things he wants us to do at certain times, and that is the path you are on at present. Some people are led on the path or mission God wants them to follow later in life. God knows when we can complete the path he has set out for us to accomplish. If we were younger, maybe he figured we did not know enough about the area he had planned for us. We may have many missions to complete on Earth before getting the ultimate mission God has always intended for us. God knows timing is everything and will never lead us on a mission we cannot complete without his guidance. We must always listen to what God calls us to do and be patient. Complete your mission with compassion, kindness, love, and understanding of other people’s feelings.

Golden Opportunity

If you see a golden opportunity, go for it and do not procrastinate; the next person may grab it immediately. Golden opportunities do not come along very often. If you have the money, health, and time to travel, do it now, as timing is everything. Do not wait until you retire, as your health could change quickly. If you are offered a dream job, take it and be happy. There is no use in working at a job that you dread as you do a disservice to yourself and others. Life is a golden opportunity as you can learn something new daily, enjoy other people’s company, and be out with Mother Nature. Remember, timing is everything; it has to be in the correct order and at the right time.

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What's On Your Horizon?

What’s On Your Horizon?

A New Day

I look forward to a new day and to what it will bring. If yesterday was not a good day for you, do not assume that today will be like yesterday or that it will turn out like yesterday because that is your mindset. A new day is a day with no mistakes. Plan your day, relax, and enjoy yourself, and always reach out to someone and make their day a little brighter. Bring sunshine into the lives of those you meet on life’s Hi-Way. I love to work outdoors and enjoy nature at its best. Life has a lot of joyous adventures if you take the time to have a few adventures with those you hold dear.

The Horizon Holds Something Different For Everyone

Your age makes a difference in what the horizon may hold for you. As young people, we focus on college and a career, meeting the love of our lives, getting married, and having children and pets. Parents raise their children to the best of their abilities, hoping they will succeed and have a better life than they did. In your forties, you should have a job, family, or life that brings you happiness and joy. You will begin to slow down a little in your fifties, but that is OK. Life should not have quite as many things that need to get done. When you turn 60, you know that retirement will be coming soon, and hopefully, you have saved something for your Golden years. Relax, enjoy yourself, and do more things that bring joy to your life.

I Hope Travel is On Your Horizon

I have enjoyed almost every trip I have taken. The scenery was breathtaking, and the food from the different countries was delicious. Make sure travel is one thing on your horizon that you can look forward to. If you can only travel a short distance, plan out day trips, and I am sure you will enjoy yourself and have a wonderful time exploring and shopping.

Sickness

Do not let sickness define or empower you; you must empower your illness. All of us will get some sickness or disease that will slow us down somewhat. Do what you love doing, and never let anything break your stride in life. On down days, pray to the Lord to help lift you and get you back on the right track again.

Time To Move or Down Size

If you live in a huge home and are now an empty nester, you may want to downsize to a smaller home that is easier to maintain and clean. Our large homes may be too much for us to manage as we age. Depending on how we get along, we must decide whether to buy a smaller house, rent or go to assisted living. We do not like to leave our home of many years filled with happy memories everywhere we look, but it might eventually be a necessity on our horizon. Make sure that whatever area of your horizon you are in, you always look forward to a new day with joy, hope, love, peace, and laughter.

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Mind Set

If You Think You Are Beaten, You Most Certainly Will Be

Your mind is mighty, and with the wrong mindset, you will not be able to achieve your goals in life. If you believe someone who tells you you will never succeed in life, you will not. You must believe in yourself and strive to do your best every day. If you are in a race and are short with all tall racers, do not think you cannot win as some may be overweight, have flat feet, and not be as determined as you are to win the race or to be sure of themselves for their good. Keep pushing forward in life even if the odds are against you, and never have an attitude that I am beaten before you even try, as it is all in a person’s state of mind. Push yourself to the limit and be committed to what you want to get done, and you can take it to the finish line. If you are waiting for a job interview and you see 100 people in front of you, do not leave and think you will never get that job, as you may be the exact person they are looking for to fill that position. A positive mindset makes all the difference in the world. You must be like the little engine that said I think I can, I think I can. Never tell yourself I won’t be able to complete the tasks at hand. Think of everything you want to accomplish as if you were a gladiator fighting a giant Lion with a mighty sword, and you took down the Lion.

God Wants You To Have A Positive Mindset

Be a cheerleader for people and praise them for their accomplishments in life. Never be jealous; you do not know what they have endured to get there. If you had followed their path, you would want to be praised for your accomplishment. Always put the shoe on the other foot before you open your mouth. Nothing is generally handed to people on a silver platter. They have worked hard and earnestly. Never be afraid to get your hands dirty when working various jobs such as farming, renting property, pottery, mechanics, etc. God wants us to be good shepherds and help people in multiple ways so that they will be happy and healthy and they, too, will serve the Lord. Attending church puts you in a positive mindset as you gain a stronger connection to God by attending church with like-minded people who live by God’s teachings. A group of people praying for you has more effect than just one person. Attend Bible study groups, read daily devotions, read inspirational items, help missions, volunteer, and help in your community and abroad. God has a positive mindset, as he always sees the glass half full and not half empty when it comes to us. God gives us a second chance in life as we all have sinned, and he forgives us for our sins if we repent from them.

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