Joy Of Service
Here is your Sunday STORY on: THE LOVE OF WISDOM: I search through every conceivable source to bring these stories on a daily basis. Often these moments do not necessarily come from the highest source, spiritual, godliness or most academic in their field of study, but they maybe from children or a close colleague. Today's story is about arguing within the family and one way in which to prevent it from escalating. WHO IS TO BLAME? I was listening with close attention to a lady colleague of mine who was trying to resolve a marital problem. Separation had occurred and bitterness had set in. Both partners were living separately, but whenever a solution to a problem was required, both partners needed to talk and try to resolve the issue. What ensued was an argument, where both parties disagreed. Tempers flared and the encounter was discontinued. Matrimonial problems are not easy, and as I listened attentively to every too and fro of the most recent communicative disasters, there was one comment that was made that I shall remember for the rest of my life. She told me she had gone for matrimonial help, but before she took the first hurdle she was advised to try an open discussion once more with her ex-husband, in her own home. However the mediator, in this case a lady solicitor (lawyers/attorney), suggested she needed to keep one thing clear in her mind, 'DO NOT LAY BLAME, ' otherwise an argument will result. Having studied that for a moment, I thought wow! Isn't that just so true. Laying blame infuriates your opposite partner and a verbal slanging match begins. As much as you are tempted with the impulse to lay blame, you need to resist. I tend to govern my life with, authoritative comments, short quotes, short stories, parables and philosophy from all corners of the globe. So it would seem appropriate to add, 'Don't Lay Blame' to my own personal philosophy. Of course we know that this statement is true, but if we are prompted with a few words of wisdom the whole subject floods into mind and our actions are justly affected. 'Don't Lay Blame, ' wow! (Phil Booker) I have recently watched a film based upon a book, the film was called 'Pollyana.' It is a beautiful story of a young English girl who lost both her parents when she was only about twelve years old and had to stay with her auntie. Her auntie wasn't the most enjoyable family member to be alone with. She could hardly raise a smile. But Pollyana remembered fondly her father, who always was an optimist. Whatever was to happen, especially negatives, he would teach Pollyana to see the positive and smile even during the darkest moments. A superb plot that eventually had Pollyana responsible for changing the image of this sleepy village into a vibrant, enthusiastic and giving community. QUOTE: "An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity. (Sir Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister).
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Bortolo's pizza rises on service - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
5 Feb 2012 at 1:31am Fort Wayne Journal Gazette The flavors can vary, but Jernice said there are three she always has on hand ? Almond Joy, Java Chunk and Lemon Custard. The ice cream comes in cups or in waffle cones and the portion sizes are generous with two dips for a small, four for a medium and ... |
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Path to baby joy costs dearly - Irish Independent
5 Feb 2012 at 1:08am Irish Independent Last week, a conference on assisted human reproduction was told that the cost of egg and sperm and egg donor services could jump by 60 per cent if new Irish law includes an expected ban on anonymous donations. We took a timely look at the financial ... |
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Local family seeks cutting-edge tool for child's autism: A $13000 service dog...
4 Feb 2012 at 10:14pm ReporterNews.com By Hannah Boen photos by Joy Lewis/Reporter-News One of Alex Wood's favorite activities is "spinning." He uses a sign language motion meaning "more" to tell his mother that he wishes to be picked up and spun in the air in her arms. Alex, 5, has autism. |
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Glen Collison lived his life in service to others, friends and family say - K...
4 Feb 2012 at 4:06pm  Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com | Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com Out came the instruments again and within minutes the Collisons were in his room playing "I'll Fly Away," a fast-paced, uplifting hymn about going from this life "to that land where joys will never end." It was a snapshot of the way Collison lived his ... |
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Love, joy colour farewell to Bliss - The Australian
4 Feb 2012 at 9:08am  The Age | The Australian Dressed in a blue checked jacket, pink shirt and red tie, and standing beside his daughter Jody Fewster, Mr Bond cut a gaunt, broken figure as he arrived for the service. Author and theatre producer Sally Burton, wife of the late actor Richard Burton, ... Diana Bliss remembered for courage, grace and compassion at funeral serviceAdelaide Now all 243 news articles » |
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Good Hope offers Injili worship service - Bucyrus Telegraph Forum
4 Feb 2012 at 5:31am Bucyrus Telegraph Forum The joy of Injili is expressed in the Tanzania musical settings of this worship. It will lead Christians, who otherwise may have no chance to meet Tanzanians or visit Africa, to praise God in a similar spirit. Pastor David Bliss will preach the sermon, ... and more » |
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Saving the Postal Service - Bangor Daily News
3 Feb 2012 at 1:55pm Bangor Daily News Such additions would produce income as well as enhancing the traditional role of the local post office as a community social and service center. Could a hardworking postmaster take on additional duties on that scale? Postmaster Joy Sprague, in the tiny ... and more » |
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Kitchen videos capture joy of ethnic cooking - Boston.com
1 Feb 2012 at 10:55pm  Boston.com | Boston.com Some of her clients use the service simply as a keepsake for their families; others give the finished product as a wedding or anniversary present. She has also worked with cultural clubs that use the videos as a fund-raiser. and more » |
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Mary Immaculate students learn about the true meaning of service - KTVO
1 Feb 2012 at 5:25pm KTVO This year's theme is "Catholic Schools: Faith, Academics, and Service." Events include an open house, a joy day in which students recognize other classmates, a service project of putting together gift bags for those living in nursing homes, ... and more » |
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Teach children the joy of giving all year - Charlotte Observer
30 Jan 2012 at 10:37pm Charlotte Observer All year long, there are plenty of ways to nurture your child's giving heart - just for the joy of it. Look around, see the needs of others and help your family fill them. Start at home. At a Super Bowl party, instead of chips and dips, ask your guests ... and more » |
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