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May I positively impact the life of another, and smile more than frown;
Put service and compassion before my own renown;
Meet adversity with courage, sorrow with hope;
Have Faith to face uncertainty, and resiliency to cope;
With joy as my companion, and truth as my guide;
May I walk the path of excellence, gaining knowledge with each stride;
To see the good that lies within each person in suppression;
And through love and understanding, bring it forth into expression;
Though this day may bring new challenges, yet not manifest;
May I ever be reminded how much my life is blessed.
~ Robert Akers ~

The personal commandments of Helen Steiner Rice emphasized optimism:
1. Thou shalt be happy
2. Thou shalt use thy talents to make others glad.
3. Thou shalt rise above defeat and trouble.
4. Thou shalt look upon each day as a new day.
5. Thou shalt always do thy best and leave the rest to God.
6. Thou shalt not waste thy time and energy in useless worry.
7. Thou shalt look only on the bright side of life.
8. Thou shalt not be afraid of tomorrow.
9. Thou shalt have a kind word and a kind deed for everyone.
10. Thou shalt say each morning — I am a child of God and nothing can hurt me.

As we encounter a situation, our mind-set greatly affects our outcome. Asking
ourselves the right question can help us to look in the right direction, and so
find the right answer.
1. When meeting someone new - What can I learn from this person?
2. When a situation distresses you - Is this situation mutable (can it be
changed) or is it outside my sphere of influence?
3. When a distressing situation can be changed - What can I do to make this
situation better?
4. When the situation can’t be changed - How can I change the way I see
things/think about this (reframe the situation) so that I will be less
disturbed?
5. When feeling called upon to make a choice between two things or situations -
Is there a good reason why I can’t have/do both?
(This probably should not apply to intimate relationships!)
6. When overwhelmed with anger or other strong feelings - What is the threat
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SEAFOOD GRILL WITH GARDEN TOMATO SAUCE
3/4 pound firm white fish fillet
3 T fresh lime juice
1 T olive oil
1/2 t pepper
1/4 t salt
1/8 t chili powder
1/8 t garlic powder
18 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 c peeled seeded, coursely chopped tomato
1/2 c chopped yello squash
1/4 c chopped fresh banana peppers or pepperoncini peppers
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 chopped fresh cilantro
1 T fresh lime juice
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Today I begin the day with gratitude; I know that there is a power in gratitude
that opens the heart and makes me and my life ready for even more blessings. I
take stock of all the facets of my life, and notice that even where I am feeling
challenged, there is a blessing to be thankful for.
Any time I’m being challenged, it’s not a test from the infinite! It’s nothing
more than spirit opening me up so that I may hold more light, reflect spirit
more perfectly, and be made whole. I refuse to look at challenges as punishment,
and I get rid of any ideas that the path will always be fun or pleasurable. I
know that the universe is spiritual, and I put my trust in the spiritual laws of
this universe. I know that under any situation, I can be carried forward in
strength, in grace, and in a clear understanding that even in confusion, Spirit
is present. Even in painful times, the support and comfort of Spirit is right in
there with me.
By seeing in this way, I am able to give thanks in all things, rather than just
the things that are pleasant or easy. And gratitude keeps me open to receive the
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DIABETIC DATE NUT CAKE
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. liquid sweetener
1 1/2 c. diabetic applesauce
2 c. flour
1 c. finely sliced dates
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. soda
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream butter; add liquid sweetener and vanilla; mix.
Add egg and applesauce; mix well. Sift together cinnamon,
cloves, soda and flour. Add all dry ingredients to butter
mixture and beat well. Add dates and pecans. Beat until
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* Exported from MasterCook *
Vegetarian Pizza
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Main Dishes
Untried Vegetarin
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method

Inspiration Station …..Frogs…..
A group of frogs were traveling through the woods and two of them fell into a
deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit.
When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the unfortunate frogs they would
never get out. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of
the pit. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as
dead.
Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and
simply gave up. He fell down and died. The other frog continued to jump as hard
as he could.
Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and suffering and
just die. He jumped even harder and finally made it
out.
When he got out, the other frogs asked him, “Why did you continue jumping?
Didn’t you hear us?” The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought
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Swiss Chicken Cutlets
Servings: 4
2 thin slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese (about 2 ounces)
4 chicken cutlets (4 ounces each), 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Chopped fresh parsley and fresh oregano sprigs for garnish
1. Cut each cheese slice in half; place 1 half on top of each cutlet.
Starting with a short end, tightly roll up cutlets, jelly-roll style.
Tie securely with string.
2. On waxed paper, combine flour and pepper. Mix well. Add cutlets;
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“Five More Minutes”
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near
a playground. “That’s my son over there,” she said, pointing to a little boy in
a red sweater who was gliding down
the slide.
“He’s a fine looking boy,” the man said. “That’s my son on the swing in
the blue sweater.” Then, looking at his watch, he called to his son. “What do
you say we go, Todd?”
Todd pleaded, “Just five more minutes, Dad. Please? Just five more
minutes.” The man nodded and Todd continued to swing to his heart’s content.
Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his son. “Time to
go now?” Again Todd pleaded, “Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes.”
The man smiled and said, “O.K.”
“My, you certainly are a patient father,” the woman responded.
The man smiled and then said, “My older son Tommy was killed by a drunk
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