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Gratitude Group
I joined this group as part of a daily gratitude challenge. After the challenge was complete we kept it going. The group is such a great place to come and find answers and support. It feels like a group of best friends. I have been part of Bon...
Found my Joy!!!
I loved this class and the 21 Days of Gratitude because it brought this wonderful, creative and sharing sense of self and self-love/empowerment/worth right into my own home, getting to share how I felt and getting to be a part of everyone else's r...
Highly Recommended
This course has a great impact on how I see and create my daily life. It has many valuable tools to use in choosing what you want and what you wish to change. I highly recommend this course!
I joined this group as part of a daily gratitude challenge. After the challenge was complete we kept it going. The group is such a great place to come and find answers and support. It feels like a group of best friends. I have been part of Bon...
I loved this class and the 21 Days of Gratitude because it brought this wonderful, creative and sharing sense of self and self-love/empowerment/worth right into my own home, getting to share how I felt and getting to be a part of everyone else's r...
This course has a great impact on how I see and create my daily life. It has many valuable tools to use in choosing what you want and what you wish to change. I highly recommend this course!
Bonnie Bogner
About the instructor
My mission for many years has been to assist in raising the vibration of the planet through love. To empower people to create a better life for themselves. For about the past ten years this mission has been supported by the Wisdom of the Galactic Council.
My personal journey to empowerment has been long and sometimes rocky. As a youth, I never felt like I belonged anywhere except in nature with my pets and horses. My early adult years found me struggling through the corporate world where I worked in Information Technology, as well as raising three young children on my own. Through all of this, I knew that something was missing, and there was, in truth, 'more than meets the eye'.
Once I fully allowed Spirit into my life, I was able to begin to find my way to peace and joy. I became obsessed with the world of energy healing, intuition and spirit, constantly seeking new and better ways to deepen my connection and empower myself and my clients.
Personal experiences, hundreds of hours of study and thousands of coaching clients have created a deep understanding and compassion for those who are seeking.
The sage in me is continually calling for more expression and expansion in all areas of my life. This work is not what I do, it is who I am. My own journey through channel, thirst for wisdom and strong mentoring skills have come together to create the perfect combination to support you through the learning process to help you find your innate connection and voice.
Isn't it time to take your happiness
into your own hands?
Meet me in the virtual classroom to
Find Your JOY.
Four-week Online Course to help you reconnect with your authentic self, your hopes, your dreams, and your JOY.
Introduction - When did you stop dreaming?
Clear out the outdated expectations you have of yourself and awaken the dreamer.
I have spent over 20 years studying the subconscious mind, learning about what works and what doesn't to elicit lasting change. This class is a culmination of much of that work.
Module #1 Remembering Who You Are
So many ask "What is my life purpose?" May I suggest that a more productive question would be "How do I live my life on purpose?"
Let's get to the heart of the matter, and look inside ourselves to discover how to Live On Purpose. The number of correct answers to this query is infinite and as varied as the people asking the question.
Module #2 Trust the Universe
As soon as something goes 'wrong' we have a tendency to look for someone to blame. But what if nothing is wrong? What if it is all part of our opportunity to learn and grow as humans?
One of the most effective ways to make peace with the past is to find the value in the experiences. This module will help you to do just that.
Module #3 Time for a New Story
Words and stories are powerful. How is your story serving you? Do you talk about what you desire, or continue to grumble about things that did not work out quite as planned?
Let's take a good look at those stories and see where your stories are taking you. We will also explore whose story it really is. Are you telling your story or the one that others have scripted for you?
When you start to tell a new story, you open up whole new realms of potential.
Module #4 Surrender Expectations
What is it that you are still doing because you think it is expected of you? Expected by friends or family, expected by your partner or employer, and often expected due to buying into the media. These all add up to create an unrealistic expectation that you have of yourself?
When we can begin to see all of the expectations we place upon ourselves that are not even ours, we can open to a new infinite potential, and free ourselves from false obligations.
Have some fun, go within and learn about yourself;
then change your outlook to a more joyful one.
Learning Styles Employed include audio; visual; mindfulness; interaction; application; plus an option for buddy support.
- Auditory learning with weekly audio lessons, pre-recorded and available to download to your own device.
- Visual learning with written summaries of each lesson to reinforce and anchor the lesson.
- Mindfulness is employed in each of the meditations to support and deepen each topic.
- Interaction through the Facebook group will encourage you to practice what you have learned.
- Application via written exercises will help to bring this into a new way of being, rather than just theory.
- PLUS a Buddy System - optional, but highly recommended so you connect with someone to support each other via daily emails or text messages.
What the Find Your JOY Course includes:
- Four JOY-filled modules, a new one released each week
- Four joyful Audio Lessons 1) Remembering; 2) Trust; 3) New Story; and 4) Expansion
- Each lesson also includes a written summary
- Four joyful Written Exercises to help you dig deeper into what may be blocking you from Joy
- Additional written materials to support the lesson and exercise
- Four themed Meditations for you to do daily (or as often as you wish)
- Full access to download and replay of all materials
- Membership in our Private "Find Your JOY" facebook group, allowing interaction any time you wish.
- Weekly 60-min Group Coaching Call. That is a full 4 hours of coaching
- SPECIAL Follow-up 60-min Group Coaching JOY call in January to help keep you accountable for your own journey to JOY.
- BONUS download of "Loving the Miracle of You" guided meditation
- SPECIAL EXTRA BONUS "I Am the I Forgiveness Meditation" recorded live at a sacred release ceremony at the Place of Refuge (Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau) on the Island of Hawaii - never before made public!
- With four downloadable modules/exercises, four guided meditations, five hours of live coaching, access to our private group and bonuses, this amazing package of goodies could easily be valued at over $800!
Course Contents
Course Curriculum
- Module #1 Coaching Call REPLAY Aug-18
- Module #2 Coaching Call REPLAY Aug-18
- Module #3 Coaching REPLAY Aug-18
- Module #4 Coaching REPLAY Aug-18
- Module #1 Coaching Gym Replay Mar-18
- Module #2 Coaching Gym Replay Mar-18
- Module #3 Coaching Gym Replay Mar-18
- Module #4 Coaching Gym Replay Mar-18
- Module #1 Coaching Gym Replay Nov-17
- Module #2 Coaching Gym Replay Nov-17
- Module #3 Coaching Gym Replay Nov-17
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Our House Specials are served with rice and choice of beans (black, whole, or refried). Also, served with our homemade tortillas (Corn or Flour)
Strips of Boneless Chicken breast sauteed with onions and mushroms in a unique sauce served over a bed of rice and garnished with tomatoes and green onions
Carne Asada
Skirt steak broiled in a special way with sauteed mushrooms and melted Monterrey Jack cheese topped with slices of avocado
Chicken Chipotle
Chicken, onions, and mushrooms served in a spicy, creamy chipotle sauce
Chicken Tequila
Charbroiled Boneless Chicken breast topped with a creamy sauce cooked with a hint of patron tequila, sauteed onions, and bell peppers
Chile Colorado
Chunks of Top Sirloin cooked tender in its own sauce (red)
Authentic pork carnitas Michoacan style served with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
Carnitas de Pollo
Slices of Boneless Chicken breast cooked with bell peppers, onions, and spices served with Guacamole
Traditional Molcajete served in a stone motar filled with choice of meat accompanied with our traditional salsa verde and sauteed cactus topped with Monterrey Jack and Cojita cheese. Choice of (Steak, Chicken, or Shrimp) One, Two, or Three Meat options
Pollo Asado
Charbroiled Boneless Chicken breast served with Guacamole
Pollo a la Crema
Strips of Boneless Chicken breast sauteed with onions and mushrooms in a delicious cream sauce
Pollo a la Diabla
Strips of Boneless Chicken breast served with onions, mushrooms in a spicy red sauce
Pollo en Mole
Strips of Boneless Chicken breast served in a delicious sweet and spicy sauce
Steak a la Chicana
Fried Top Sirloin sliced with onions and bell peppers covered with Spanish sauce
Tacos al Carbon
Three charbroiled steak tacos served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese garnished with parmesan cheese

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I have just had the opportunity to get back into learning about some gear that many of us peripheral sharpshooters either take for granted, or at greater value during UKD shooting activities. When attending the Carlos N. Hathcock II Memorial Sniper Match this past October, I learned a valuable lesson about packing the pre-requisite gear around Storm Mountain.
As a cost cutting step the carry gear selected was a surplus ALICE pack (medium size /with frame) bought through "Cheaper Than Dirt" in my favorite Olive Drab coloration. This one was just a little rough with a couple of busted pouch snaps, and missing metal cinch/pull tabs for the main cargo pocket. Plus it stunk of deteriorating waterproofing as does most surplus equipment.
Some simple repairs were made and a little trial carrying seemed to reveal all was in good order.
After just two days of "Real World" carrying this pack around Storm Mountain Training Center, and having chronic problems with the shoulder strap snaps popping open and those plastic fork thingees failing, I had just about enough fun for my lifetime.
These straps had begun to fail as I climbed up the hill from the observed stalk and this drove me freaking nuts. I ended up having to make a late night trip to the Keyser WV. Wally-World and buy some electrical/automotive pull through wire ties (zip strips) just to keep the damn thing together for the rest of the match. I even named this fine piece of kit "ALICE from Hell"
The arrival of a London Bridge Trading Company Ltd's Three Day Assault pack with two of the optional Accessory pouches could not have come at a better time. I opened the shipping box and first read through the enclosed catalog and shipping documents.
The pack was made from Olive Drab 1000 denier Dupont Cordura© fabric, so that earned some bonus points right off the bat! Unfolding the pack revealed immediately a significant reduction in weight vs. "ALICE from Hell".
Taking the packs to work and depositing them a shipping scale revealed that the LBT weighed less than the "AFH" and took up less bulk when thrown in the trunk of my jalopy.
Packed weight does make a difference, and I had quickly relearned the lesson (something forgotten even after living in Alaska for over five years, Ah-Duh!) of cutting carry weight to a minimum.
The LBT pack does not have a frame, and much of the weight is saved here. (If you just have to get one, and internal frame option is available).
First lets look at all important Creature Comfort
The overall Dimensions for the LBT three day assault pack are 20″H x 7″D x 15″W – this is a good comfortable size.
The pack straps are constructed from a combination of 1″ web straps and 3″ wide x 18″ long x 1/2″ thick pads. The shoulder strap pads are 1/2″ closed cell foam, of a 2 lb. density – they will hold up for the duration.
An elasticized cross strap with fastex buckle is located at about center sternum level to help with load "packability". These straps are on sliders and can be slightly lowered, or raised, if that is deemed necessary.
Located directly above the slider "H" harness assembly are a pair of 1″ wide D rings for locking on gear, or routing the camelback tube.
The straps are retained via synthetic sliders, and not the freaking snap'n'fork thingees as found on "Alice From Hell"
The detachable waist strap has a 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ pad sewn onto each side for comfort and a 1 3/4″ fastex type buckle. During my testing the pack felt quite comfortable with the same payload that I used for the Carlos Match.
I did not feel any pinching, or binding, during movement and donning the pack was vastly easier than my experiences with "AFH".
LBT Three Day Assault Pack Rear View
LBT Three Day Assault Pack Rear View
The rear of the pack which rides against your body is completely covered with a integral pad sewn into place with six separate cells to prevent migration of the closed cell foam. The 3/8″ inner core providing more than adequate protection for the middle back.
Up top is a Heavy-duty 2″ web carry/drag handle and directly beneath that is a covered "port" to route a Camelback supply tube. All stitching is with Type "E" thread, double stitched and bar-tacked at stress points
Payload capability
The bottom of the Three Day Assault pack has a single metal drain grommet and a 3″ x 10″ strip of webbing segment sewn for attachment of gear via ALICE clips, or wire ties. Two 4″x 1″ loops are affixed to the front of the base for additional gear like a stuff sacked Ghillie, sleeping roll, sleeping bag, etc. etc.
LBT Three Day Assault Pack with Bottom Grommet and accessory strip
LBT Three Day Assault Pack with Bottom Grommet and accessory strip
The LBT features a main compartment and a slash zipped outer compartment. The interior of the main compartment is divided into a thin pocket at the rear to hold a hydration system. Inside snuggling against the back is a slip pouch that will accept up to a 70 ounce CamelBak© hydration bladder. Total volume for these all compartments is approximately 2,000 cubic inches.
Two optional side cargo pouches 4″x 6″x14″ (inches a piece) were provided and offer the option of being quickly detached from the pack by four 1″ fastex type buckle assemblies.
When affixed with the Alice strips "inside" and the webstraps to the outside, the payload seems to be pretty damn secure. The webstraps along the outside can then be used to cinch down compressible stores like hats gloves, ponchos, rain gear, BDV's, or other light clothing.
Conceivably, although it isn't a recommended practice, reversing the cargo pouches with the Alice strips on the outside can be done to stack on additional gear like canteen pouches, ammo pouches, and other widgets, but it does not "feel" as secure to me, and things wobble about a little too much for my tastes.
A web pull tab is provided on each end of the opening and two large zipper pulls coated with a noise subduing synthetic coating make accessing the interior easy. The three zippers on the main compartments have 550 cord pulls and lack the metal pull tabs. Incidentally, the zippers are all #9 Talon© coiled zippers.


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Stonemason at work in Bhaktapur
A photograph of a stonemason symbolizes …
You may publicize you will on the above photograph from my article on reconstructing the Vatsala Durga temple. It was roughly swine the first independently funded temple to be rebuilt. The donor list is virtual blank and that's good.
There's much more going on with this photograph
Nepal is looked at by most as a tourist destination rather than a country of pleasant works of art. To me, it's both and a tiny more.
If you outlook of view the above article or have been reading in metaphor to this website for a few years you might as well as know that it was here in 2014 that I wondered:
"What if there's an earthquake? Will these unique buildings survive."
One year sophisticated and we know what happened. Moreover, aside from the earthquake, we scholastic Nepal had never properly documented its temples properly.
Photographs can be more than just photographs
This photograph to me is greater than just a man at progression. It is a missing temple. A note in the period. A nation rebuilding. A lesson for difficult generations.
Its one of the reasons I spend hence many times documenting Nepal.
It was the begin of the Digital Archeology Foundation along in the midst of accumulation things.
Photographs not only capture our memories but also the physical existence of a place at certain time and point in history.
My mitigation? Well, appointment on it from someone whos been there. Take lots of photographs as regards an understandable camera where ever you are. One morning what you photographed may not be there anymore. Or, it might become damaged and never acquiesce anew.
Places, once this gets your hands on your hands on, exist in the world today. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pottery Square, Taumadhi Square and Dattatreya Square are unique in the world. They are symbols of conscious stock. Not just homes to the gods of Nepal but the people too.
You never know, your photograph may be the one that helps bring chronicles avow. Just something to think approximately the neighboring grow old you go somewhere.


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- Capacity: 25 litres
- Hydration compatible main compartment with inner sleeves and mesh pocket
- Two independent front zipped pockets
- Partially adjustable AIR BACK suspension system with fibreglass rods
- Adjustable shoulder straps padded with air mesh
- Loops, elastic bands and hydration hose mounting brackets on shoulder straps
- Adjustable chest strap with buckle
- Removable and adjustable waist strap with oversized quick release buckle
- Concealed waterproof cover hidden in the bottom compartment
- Front Velcro loop panel
- Side and top compression straps
- Durable Wisport zippers
- Strengthened Nylon carrying handle
- Main compartment zipper opens all the way
- Duraflex, ITW Nexus and National Molding quick release buckles
- Quick detach system
- MOLLE compatible with multiple attachments points
- Material: 500D Cordura
- Dimensions: approx. 18.9"x11.8"x7.1" (48x30x18cm)
- Weight: 1280g
- Five years Manufacturer's warranty
Made of extremely durable Cordura Nylon and developed in collaboration with Polish Military forces, the Caracal 25 litres backpack is a part of Wisport line of the latest generation of survival backpacks.
The main advantages of the Caracal 25 backpack are AIR BACK suspension system, ergonomically shaped padded shoulder straps, adjustable quick-release chest strap, wide removable waist strap with oversized quick release buckle, hydration compatible main compartment with inner sleeves, two independent front pockets and multiple MOLLE attachments points throughout the bag.
The main compartment of Caracal rucksack comes with a two hydration compatible sleeves and a zipped mesh pocket for storing smaller accessories. Additionally, above the mesh pocket is a passage hole for hydration hose or antenna. The passage hole itself is protected against water trickling down the hose or the air.
The front of Caracal backpack comes with two independent zipped pockets, top one with outer Velcro for patches and the bottom one with multiple MOLLE straps on the outside.
Partially adjustable AIR BACK suspension system offers excellent ventilation and ensures comfortable wear even during long trips, while concealed waterproof cover, hidden in the bottom pouch adds superb protection against the element.
Multiple MOLLE strap attachments points present throughout the bag allow for mounting various MOLLE accessories i.e. backpack bags, first aid kits or utility pouches.
Numerous quick-release buckles let the backpack to be quickly dropped on the ground when required. The top and side compression straps allow the backpack to be easily adapted to the size of carried kit and prevent it from shifting inside the bag, which may cause unnecessary noise, discomfort and disturbance to the balance.


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Explore Squamish
Fergie's Cafe at Sunwolf
Photo: Darby Magill, Fergies Cafe
Fergie's Cafe is closed for preventative maintenance until March 2020.
One of the most charming and most talked about eateries in Squamish.
Once a well-known fishing destination called Fergie's Lodge, Fergie's Café is a cozy little Squamish brunch spot that has charmed locals and visitors alike, constantly making the cut when it comes to must-visits along the Sea to Sky. Warm-up inside by the fire or relax on the sun-drenched deck and enjoy the fabulous views of Mount Alpha while you feast on fresh, locally-sourced and house-made menu items such as pulled pork, sausages and bennies. Fergie's also has draft and bottled beer as well as cocktails. Voted "Best Breakfast" by the Squamish Chief for the past three years.
Now open daily 9 am to 3 pm


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And with that in mind, pain and inconvenience do not go hand in hand with the joy of sound. Sol Republic knows that and they want to share their innovation with you with Relays in-ear headphones. They are great whether you're active and on-the-go or a big blob lying on the couch. I like to use my gratis set to drown out the sound of my kids fighting or screaming for no reason. Maybe someday I can use them to enjoy some peaceful downtime.
Sol Republic wants one of my lucky readers (or someone just stopping by to try and score free stuff) to win themselves a pair of Relays! Win them for yourself or as a great gift for someone in your life (because you will look awesome for giving a quality gift, but you know you got it free.) Giveaway ends at midnight on November 30. Sorry, you can't pick the color- you takes what you gets.


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Q. What is the limit of the cloud service provider's responsibility for security?
A. Please see our MSC for details
Q. What security responsibilities are expected of the enterprise?
A. Please see our MSC for details
Q. What is the legal accountability in a breach?
A. Please see our MSC for details. Our SLA document also outlines our financial commitment to our SLA.
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Night Light E11
January 22, 2017 6:27 pm
Night Light E11, Seo Yi Kyung has a private meeting with Se Jin, She gives her 1 billion won with the hope that she can give up her plan with Gon Won. Because Seo doesn't want to hurt Se Jin at all.
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|Home >> Salzburg Day Tours >> Lakes & Mountains Tour
Lakes & Mountains Tour
Location Salzburg
The Lakes District, with its natural beauty and exceptional landscape, has hosted the Austrian Emperor Franz-Josef and his family for their summer holidays. Splendid hunts were held here by Salzburg's Prince Archbishops. On this tour you will discover the breathtaking beauty of one of Austria's most beautiful regions - the lakes district - just beyond the gates of Salzburg.
With a view down to Salzburg, you begin the excursion to the scenic and historical landmarks of the surroundings. The impressive hunting castle Fuschl, where the Prince Archbishops spent many seasons, is today a luxury hotel.
In St. Wolfgang, there will be time to visit the famous winged gothic altar by Michael Pacher and to stop at the 'White Horse Inn' for refreshments. From St. Wolfgang, you will travel by boat (27 Apr - 27 Oct) or coach to St. Gilgen on the other side of Lake Wolfgang. St. Gilgen is where Mozart's mother was born.
Passing Castle Huttenstein, you will continue along the Mondsee. The ever changing and contrasting scenery will make this tour an unforgettable memory. The tour ends at Mirabell Square.
Price & Dates
|Lakes & Mountains Tour T2
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|Duration: 4 hours
|Departs: Daily 2pm
Boatride operates:
Pickup at your hotel, 20 minutes before tour start time.
Child rate applies to children between 4 and 12 years old.
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What is it?
The Volkswagen Group is at the forefront of the downsizing trend with its small-capacity turbocharged petrol engines. The larger 1.4 TSI has won numerous awards for its impressive mix of power and economy, but VW hasn't stopped there; it's now launching its new 1.2 TSI engine in the Golf and Polo models, and it's tested here in a five-door Golf.
What's it like?
We're already familiar with the Golf's capabilities; the competent dynamics and impressive interior quality are particular highlights. But the real story here is the engine
The 1.2 TSI unit is smooth, quiet and refined. Off the line it can feel underpowered, as it does near the top of the rev range, but progress is swift when peak torque kicks in between 1550rpm and 4100rpm. But this sprightly performance comes with a question mark over economy.
In its week with us, the Golf covered several hundred miles of motorway runs and city commutes, but not once did it get near VW's claimed combined figure of 49.6mpg; mid-30s was nearer the mark.
Should I buy one?
This is a Golf with an element of compromise. It's a fine car with an engine that delivers impressive refinement and performance.


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Love Covers All
What do you do when your faith is tested? With a distant relationship with his father, and his parents separation years ago, starting over sounds good, and Michael's hopes for his new family couldn't be higher. A routine business trip takes him 400 miles away on the eve of his wife Sarah's due date, making the pressure to get home anything but routine. But when Michael decides to leave early, fatigue and car trouble strands him at night in the middle of nowhere—How could the night get any worse?
Michael's greatest fear becomes reality when he finds out Sarah's in labor! In a panic, he seeks help from a mysterious gas station owner named Bob, who's curious questions about Michael's faith cause tension. Even more tension brews back home, where Sarah deals with labor in the company of Judy, her mother-in-law. As the birth gets closer, Michael's options grow thin, and his interaction with Bob builds to a conclusion neither of them expected!
Filled with drama and relatable characters, LOVE COVERS ALL is the second film from Praise Pictures and Writer/Director Kyle Prohaska that will challenge and inspire viewers young and old to let go of what's behind so they can move forward to what's ahead. It's never too late for a fresh start!


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President's Message: Spring 2018
An Excerpt from MoneyTalk, Spring 2018
President's Message: Spring 2018Comment April 2, 2018 by Maurice D. Simard, Jr., President/CEO
Spring is such a special time of year, especially in New England. With the winter doldrums behind us, we are excited about the warmer weather and longer days ahead—this time of year is truly perfect for house shopping.
Triangle's Mortgage Advantage is the perfect place to start your house shopping experience. We offer a First Time Home Buyer Program, as well as financing options for vacation homes, 1 - 4 family properties and construction-to-permanent properties.
Our array of mortgage options includes:
- Competitive Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) with 40-year terms
- Fixed Rate Mortgages
- Jumbo Mortgages at regular rates and 40-year terms
- Plus, $500 off closing on Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Whether you are looking for your first home or your dream vacation home, we are ready to assist you. I encourage you to visit your local, convenient branch or call us at (603) 889-2470 to get started.
On behalf of the Triangle Team, I wish you a most wonderful spring season!


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Propane: Cheaper and Cleaner Than Gasoline?

The California Air Resources board is expected to approve a new propane-fueled engine this week, opening the door for an alternative fuel source for cars and trucks. Supporters say its also convenient because distribution channels already exist.

What's likely to be the primary reason that fleet operators would purchase propane-powered vehicles? Cost. Propane is priced between $2.39 and $2.59 a gallon, while diesel is over $4.50.
In addition, propane stacks up well environmentally against diesel and gasoline because it has lower levels of particulates, nitric oxide, and carbon dioxide emissions, Donaldson said. Fleet owners, such as schools, are also eligible to get a 50 cent per gallon federal tax credit.
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Choosing Wisely is a national campaign to help clinicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests and treatments, and make smart and effective care choices.
News and Resources
Choosing Wisely Recommendations and Resources, by Speciality
Click here to access the list of tests and treatments commonly used that are not supported by evidence, and/or could expose patients to unnecessary harm, as developed by Canadian national societies representing a broad spectrum of clinicians.
Study finds family doctors responsible for ordering nearly 40 per cent of all low-value screening tests in the province
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and Women's College Hospital (WCH) found that out of the 2,394 primary care physicians included in the study, 18.4 per cent (441 of 2,394) ordered 39.2 per cent of all low-value screening tests in the province…


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The probe and probe charger are included with your Butterfly iQ™. Before getting started, identify each component and ensure that your package is complete.
The Butterfly iQ™ probe is only for use with the Butterfly iQ™ App. Do not attempt to connect the probe to other ultrasound systems. Figure 3-1 shows the parts of the probe and Table 3-1 lists and describes the parts.
Figure 3-1 Probe Components
Butterfly iQ™ App
The primary function of the Butterfly iQ™ App is general-purpose diagnostic imaging, for use by qualified and trained health-care professionals to enable the visualization and measurement of anatomical structures within the human body.
The App is a free download from the Apple App Store. The App prompts you to set up a Butterfly account. The App and Butterfly account are required to use the Butterfly iQ™ personal ultrasound.
Probe Battery Charger
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Legendary Sights
Medieval castle walls, elegant avenues, romantic sights, and world heritage attractions not only provide a unique character to Budapest, but it shows and represents a significant time of history as well
Buda Castle Quarter
Buda Castle Quarter is the oldest area of Budapest filled with medieval and centuries-old buildings. The Castle was home to the Hungarian kings and a stronghold against battles in the Middle-Ages. Several parts of the complex was rebuilt over history, but nowadays, Buda Castle became a symbol of Hungarian Nation featuring the most stunning architectural masterpieces rising above the city.
Gellért Hill
Located in a centred area of the city, this magical mountain attracts visitors to discover its charming beauty. Gellért hill gives home to several unique monuments, however, the most known historical attraction on the hill is the Citadel with the Liberty statue located on the highest point of the mountain.
Andrássy Avenue
Andrássy avenue is a world heritage listed boulevard built by the hands of professionals, extends for 2,4 kilometres ensuring an elegant connection between the city centre and Heroes' Square. The aristocratic avenue is lined with exquisite buildings, Art Nouveau mansions and presents the Hungarian State Opera House, the most majestic cultural building in Budapest. The avenue also gives home to grand cafés, upscale boutiques and art galleries as well.
Heroes' Square
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The Texas Folklife Festival is an immersive cultural experience, surrounding visitors with some 250 participating organization representing more than 40 cultural groups; 6 stages of music and entertainment; a menu of some 100 authentic food items; and the skills of some 60 artisans.
It's an opportunity to try Korean barbecue, listen to a bluegrass band, learn to hula with Hawaiian dancers, pick up an ax and split shingles with the pioneers, and experience for yourself just what it means to be a Texan.
Adults in advance (13 and older) $12.00
Adult (at the gate) $15.00
Child in advance and gate (6 to 12) $5.00
Child (0 to 5) FREE
Group rate $10.00 per person (party of 10 or more, advance only)
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Saturday June 6, 2020, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, June 7, 2020, Noon – 7 p.m.
The 2019 Texas Folklife Festival has concluded. Join us June 6-7, 2020 for the 49th year of this amazing Texas celebration.
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Volunteers directly contribute to the success of festivals and special events at the Institute of Texan Cultures. Whether you're a student needing volunteer hours, a kind-hearted citizen who enjoys volunteering at events or a corporate neighbor who prides yourself on giving back to the community, we have a role for you!
Our volunteer opportunities include a variety of tasks that require outstanding customer service. We also have behind-the-scenes jobs including (but not limited to) door and hallway monitors, set up and take down, exhibit monitors, to name a few! Benefits include free event admission, free parking, and discounted volunteer t-shirt.
We have several volunteer opportunities for small groups (companies, fraternities/sororities, clubs, church groups, etc.) who would like to work together in a team effort. Please contact us as soon as possible and we'll try to accommodate your group. We also encourage group volunteers to wear company and/or organization t-shirts.
The Texas Folklife Festival is held on the grounds of the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures, 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Parking recommendations are indicated at right. The institute encourages use of carpool, ride share and public transportation.
Food and drinks are sold by coupon only. Coupons may be purchased for $1.00 each at booths located throughout the grounds. Purchase of coupons and coins with Visa, MasterCard or Discover is available at all booths. Please note: Craft vendors do not accept coupons.
Can I bring my pet?
No, pets are not allowed on the festival grounds. Service animals are welcome.
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Can I bring a stroller?
Yes. Just be considerate of other guests.
Can I bring a lawn chair?
You probably won't need it, most areas have seating.
Do you take credit cards?
You can pay for admission tickets and food coupons with a credit card. Some craft vendors on the veranda might not have credit card capability.
Do you have an ATM?
Yes, three locations – one at the front by the flagpoles, one on the Back 40 near the back gate, and one on inside the museum. Details in the visitor guide (in development).
Where can I park?
The institute does not have on-site parking. Refer to the map for recommendations on parking places near the institute.
How can I become a vendor or performer?
Send us an e-mail with details on yourself and your business or performance group and we can send you an application. Include some images or video links. Click here.
Main line: 210-458-2300
Festival office: 210-458-2224
The Texas Folklife Festival's many friends that help to provide the needed financial support to ensure the tradition lives on! Your contribution is a vital part of the Texas Folklife Festival's commitment to building a strong and diverse community, as well as providing a venue for all cultures to come together and share their rich traditions.


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Baylor announced Thursday that it intends to terminate head coach Art Briles in response to its investigation into the school's handling of sexual assault allegations involving football players.
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It's been exactly 50 days since we opened the doors for our first show on January 16th.
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In a brief statement, Jayalalithaa said that Pushpa was being expelled from all party posts, including primary membership, as she had acted in violation of the party principles and ethics. "Her behavior has brought great disrepute to the party," she said.
DMK Rajya Sabha member Tiruchi Siva was slapped by AIADMK MP Sasikala Pushpa on Saturday at Delhi's Indira Gandhi airport. While Sasikala maintained she was upset over Tiruchi Siva abusing her party leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, Siva denied having said anything disrespectful against the Tamil Nadu CM.
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Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha witnessed uproar as Sasikala Pushpa broke down and claimed a threat to her life. She also alleged she was under pressure to quit from the Upper House.
"There is a threat to my life. I am being pressured to resign from my Constitutional position. Sir, please help me," Sasikala Pushpa said and broke down.
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Just as the tension
that builds up under the earth's crust is finally
released in earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, so
now the tension that has been building up in me for
some time past seeks release through my pen. I have
some ideas in mind but I know that as I go on, many
things will emerge unsought, not thought of. I have
long found this process fascinating, and it is, for
me, quite instructive, affording insights into different
aspects of life. Many things are hidden in our minds
that we know nothing of, but may emerge if we allow
them to.
Although we know that words are not the things
they represent, nevertheless we may find great beauty
in them for what they are and a joy in being able
to communicate and express our ideas and feelings
to others thereby. I obviously feel that I have something
to communicate to others; this is why I write and
speak (I am not going to be falsely modest about it);
so, words are very useful tools to me. Though they
are limited, we seldom use them to their full extent,
beyond which they must be left behind as inadequate.
Like a boat that may carry us over a river, they should
not be abandoned in mid-stream.
We may appreciate and use things without
being unduly attached to them, like vacuum-cleaners,
pens, pots and pans, and so on; we use them as means
to an end, but we do not worship them on altars or
take them to bed with us. So it is with words. And
the fact that many of us live largely on the verbal
level and take words for their objects, thinking that
just because we know the word we therefore know the
thing, it is not the fault of the words. If we understood
this, words would serve us better and open many doors.
I once had a conversation with a Christian,
during the course of which, almost inevitably, the
word 'God' came up. I asked him what he
meant by it and if he knew the thing it represented.
My question clearly took him by surprise, which indicated
that he had never really thought about it but had
merely been content—like most people—to
accept and believe un-questioningly what he had heard
from others; he had only the word. And is the word
'God' God? Of course not! He would have
done better—this middle-aged man—to have
heeded Pierre Abelard's words: "By doubt
we come to inquiry, and by inquiry we arrive at Truth".
Until now, most of us have been content to
use the words of others that we have inherited, but
we can, if we wish, make them our own—and by
so doing, demonstrate our gratitude to the originators
of these tools, whoever they were—by investigating
them, pulling them apart, turning them around, rolling
them on our tongues, and feeling them, as if they
were tangible. Our lives are so very enriched by words
and we owe them so much; it is a tragedy that we take
them for granted and do not think more about them.
I have written about words before —words about
words—and am doing so again in order to try
to impart a little of their wonder to maybe just a
few people who aren't yet aware of it.
When I was in primary school, one of my teachers
(whose name I don't recall), gave me extra tuition
in reading during the lunch break. Why she singled
me out for this I don't know. Did she see something
in me worth coaching? Whatever it was, I am grateful
to her (and to many others, of course, but especially
to her, as she did it in her spare time when she didn't
have to) for helping me to learn how to read, for
if this had been the only thing I learned in school,
it would have been enough; it opened many doors and
revealed many worlds to me. Thank you, Miss X, wherever
and however you are now; although I've forgotten
your name, I've not forgotten you, and hope
you are well in every way!
I would like to examine the word discontentment,
as I feel it has far too much negativity attached
to it. Most people would think of the state or condition
of discontentment as negative, even though many of
us wallow in it like pigs in muck. And indeed, it
usually is negative, in that it causes us to complain
about our lot and to be acquisitive and greedy for
more than we've already got; we envy others
for having what we don't have, and envy, unchecked
and not seen for what it is, may lead us to do things
that in our 'right minds' we probably
would not do. But it is not exclusively negative,
and it would be good if, now and then, we recognized
or remembered its positive aspect—that feeling
which urges us on to achieve better things, not just
for ourselves, but for others, too. Positive discontentment
will not allow us to rest easy with mediocre achievement,
but tells us: "This is not the end; this is
not good enough; it is incomplete; things can be better
than this". There are innumerable examples of
positive discontentment, both in others and in ourselves;
all around us are manifestations of it and we all
benefit from it, for if we as a species had not been
capable of feeling and using our discontentment constructively,
we would not have made any progress and would still
be living like cave-men! It has resulted in countless
discoveries, inventions, breakthroughs and insights
in so many fields of human endeavor; we could not
have survived without it.
The best example of positive discontentment,
perhaps—and I can think of no better, because
of the far-reaching and beneficial effects he had
on the lives of countless people since then—is
found in the person of Prince Siddhartha, who had
everything money could buy at that time—luxury,
pleasure and ease—but still he was dissatisfied,
not for more pleasures of the senses but because he
felt that there had to be more to life than just the
things he'd been surrounded with from birth;
he felt hollow, empty and unfulfilled, and it was
this that led him to renounce his kingdom at the age
of 29 and creep out of the palace at the dead of night
to become a wandering ascetic in the forest in search
of truth. His search, and all the hardships, pain
and deprivations thereof, finally bore fruit six years
later when he became enlightened. His discontentment
with his princely life led him to attain Buddhahood,
the effects of which are still being felt—like
the after-shocks of a major earthquake—more
than 2,500 years later.
Some detractors of Buddhism—and there
is no shortage of them, though they usually speak
from prejudice or lack of understanding—claim
that Prince Siddhartha failed in his duty as a husband
and father by abandoning his wife and new-born child.
However, had he remained in the palace and succeeded
to the throne, he might indeed have fulfilled the
role of husband and father admirably and ruled his
people well, but how long after his death would his
benevolent influence as husband, father and ruler
have lasted? We probably would not even have heard
of him if he had not chosen that course, let alone
benefited from him ourselves!
A certain American multi-millionaire had
a socialist-minded nephew who used to upbraid him
for being so wealthy, claiming that he had become
so at the expense of the poor, and saying that his
wealth should be given back to the people. The uncle
tolerated this until his patience wore thin, then
one day, when his nephew visited and started his usual
harangue, he gave him five cents.
"What's this?" said the nephew.
"That's your share", replied the
"My share? Share of what?"
"Your share of my wealth".
"Only five cents?! But you have millions—maybe
even billions—of dollars!" spluttered
the nephew.
"Yes, maybe I have", said the uncle, "but
you've been advising me for years to distribute
my wealth, and five cents is what everyone would get
if I did this, so I'm starting with you. This
is your share!"
Money has limits; there are things that cannot
be bought, no matter how much money one has; and the
more money one gives to others, the less one has for
oneself. But what the Buddha found and gave is not
limited like that and is, in fact, just the opposite,
as no matter how much one shares it with others, it
does not diminish. His wife, son, father and many
of His former subjects, also benefited, because He
later led them to Enlightenment, too. And thus, He
was vindicated for having left them earlier. If he
had not returned, with such a hard-won gift, He might
be held culpable. If only we could give such a gift
to our families!
Very few people are contented with their
lives, though not many really know why they are discontented
and try to cover it up with 'band-aids'
which give only temporary relief; they seldom try
to understand or put their discontent to good use.
Many sociologists and welfare-workers attribute the
escalating crime-rate to poverty, but this is mere
short-sightedness. Poverty is relative and what is
known as poverty in the West is something quite different
from poverty in many other countries; moreover, the
poverty of the West today is not what it was 40 or
even 20 years ago, but is simply poverty compared
to something else. And to blame crime on poverty is
wrong; just because people are poor—especially
in a relative way and not to the extent of starving
to death, as many people in really poor countries
are—doesn't mean they must automatically
turn to crime. We must look a bit deeper for the cause
of crime than material poverty; I think it can be
traced to poverty of a different kind: inward or spiritual
poverty. When people are poor within and lack spiritual
values, are deficient in understanding and care little
about others, then no matter what their material condition,
it is easy for them to behave antisocially; nor is
it people who are poor materially who commit crimes;
the rich are not immune to that, and many of the greatest
criminals are the most 'successful' and
don't get caught, perhaps because of the strings
they can afford to pull.
I am not denying that material poverty is a factor
in crime, as it undoubtedly is, but I am saying that
it is only one of the causes, and not the main one,
either. The main cause, said the Buddha, is ignorance
of the causes of things. It may sound a bit simplistic
today to talk about the search for happiness, but
nevertheless this is at the root of many of our problems
and restlessness; basically unhappy, we are blindly
groping for happiness in the dark; but our efforts
to find happiness are so misguided that they often
produce the opposite results; our energy is therefore
not only wasted but is sometimes used destructively.
Famous psychologist Erich Fromm said this on the matter:
"It would seem that the amount of destructiveness
to be found in individuals is proportionate to the
amount to which expansiveness of life is curtailed
...... Life has an inner dynamism of its own; it tends
to grow, to be expressed, to be lived. It seems that
if this tendency is thwarted the energy directed towards
life undergoes a process of decomposition and changes
into energy directed towards destruction .... The
more the drive towards life is thwarted, the stronger
is the drive towards destruction; the more life is
realized, the less of destructiveness. Destructiveness
is the outcome of unlived life".
A teacher once said to his disciples: "Listen:
I will tell you a secret". The disciples gathered
around, expecting to hear something profound. Speaking
in a conspiratorial tone, the teacher then said: "The
secret is this: there is no secret!" Happiness
is also not a secret, and cannot be found, but must
come to us; the search for happiness is counterproductive
and causes many problems. If only we could forget
about happiness! We would be so much happier than
we are!
So, poverty—material poverty—is just one
of the causes of crime, but poverty, like everything
else, has many causes, and it would help if we recognized
some of them in ourselves instead of always looking
for them outside and blaming others or circumstances
for the situations we find ourselves in. Laziness,
theft, drunkenness, dishonesty, wastefulness, envy,
niggardliness, and stinginess—all of which have
many causes and could be written about at length—are
causes of poverty; nothing happens by chance. If we
are to deal with the problems that beset us, we must
try to identify their causes. J.C. is reported to
have said: "No man gathers grapes from thistles
or figs from thorns". To say that crime is the
result of poverty may lead to increased welfare payments
and other attempts to remedy the situation, but it
would only be treating the symptoms and not resolve
the problem; as long as we have no understanding of
the Law of Cause-and-Effect and the Golden Rule, and
no ability or willingness to consider others as ourselves,
the problems will go on, and we will need more rules
and laws and more people to enforce them; life will
become more complex and more of a problem than it
already is. There is no 'magic-wand' solution
to our problems, of course, no pill that we may take
to resolve things and make life beautiful. The problems
have been long in developing, and the treatment of
them, if ever begun, will also take a long time. And
yet we have the means already in place to begin it:
the education-system. For generations—in the
West, at least—education up to a certain age
has been compulsory, but it has not achieved what
it might have done and has only half-educated us,
leaving most of us spiritually little better off—and
many of us worse—than before we began, as it
has inculcated in us the belief that, just because
we have been given equal rights in the eyes of the
law, we are therefore equal, which is just not true
at all. Equality is only an idea, not a fact; in reality,
there is no such thing as equality; there is variety
and difference. The education system has also provided
us with knowledge but not with the wisdom to use it
properly, so it increases selfishness and greed rather
than decreases them. Is it too late to change direction
and educate people from a very early age (as this
is where it must begin) to understand more about life
and living communally, and the joys, benefits, rights
and responsibilities thereof, than we have done until
now? I don't think it is, but it will be difficult
to change now, as the forces of inertia and ingrained
habit are arrayed against us, and so we will probably
take the line of least resistance and continue on
course, hoping somehow to muddle through. We will
continue to turn out —in some cases—people
who are highly educated in specific fields but who
are selfish and ruthless in their ambitions and drives
to excel, succeed and achieve at all costs, and who
are spiritually hollow and empty, like bamboo, and
in other cases, people who understand very little
from all their years in school. Albert Einstein once
said that the thing that fascinated him the most about
the school system was its ability to destroy in young
people the fundamental urge to learn.
We have our priorities wrong, and would do well to
heed some more words of J.C.: "What shall it
profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses
his own soul?"
Wishing to discover what people really wanted
from life, a certain king, of a philosophical temperament,
unhappy with the theories and answers that he had
so far been presented with, one day sent some of his
courtiers out to find and bring back an 'average'
person—not old but not young, not very intelligent
but not very dull, not very handsome but not very
ugly, and so on. The courtiers came back after some
time with a man about 35 who fitted the description
the king had given them. After putting the man at
ease and assuring him that no harm would come to him,
the king asked him what he would really like from
life. Recovering from his initial nervousness, the
man—let's call him George for convenience
here—said that he would like to be so wealthy
that he'd never have to work again and could
employ people to do everything for him.
"Anything else?" asked the king.
"Well, yes", said George. "I would
like endless pleasure and entertainment, because there
would be no point in being rich and idle if I couldn't
enjoy it".
"Quite right", said the king, "but
is there anything else other than wealth and pleasure
you would like?"
George thought for a moment and then said: "Er,
yes, since you ask, I might as well mention it, although
I know there's no hope of it happening, but
I would like everyone to respect me and defer to me
without me having to defer to or obey others".
"Can you think of anything else you would like?"
said the king.
"Not right now", said George, "that
would do".
"Well, suppose you could have all these things
you mentioned; it is within my power to grant them,
you know. I could provide you with as much wealth
as you desire, and assure you of pleasure beyond your
wildest dreams, and could issue an edict commanding
everyone to respect and honor you without you have
to defer to anyone, and to such an extent that you
could even call me by my first name, on almost equal
terms. What do you think? Would that make you happy?"
"Of course", said George, "Who wouldn't
be happy with such conditions?"
"Well, forthwith, I will provide you with the
things you desire and which you say would make you
happy, but there is one condition: after one year
of living like this you will have to forfeit your
life—ah, but don't worry! I will see to
it that your death will be quite painless; you won't
feel a thing!"
George said: "You must be joking, your majesty!
I want to live a bit longer than that, even though
I'm not very well off! And so, if that's
all, I should be getting back to work now",
and he turned to go.
"Oh, don't be so hasty!" said the
king. "Let's negotiate. How about five
"It's very kind of you", said George,
"but no thanks", and continued towards
the door.
"Ten years?" said the king.
George hesitated, his hand on the door-knob.
"Twenty years?"
George's feet began to turn on their own accord,
but he controlled them and slyly thought: "If
it is within the king's power to grant me these
things, why put a time limit on them? Besides, he
has shown a willingness to negotiate, so if I hold
out a bit longer maybe he'll increase the time
again". So, refusing once more, he opened the
The king was not about to give up, however, and called
out: "Then how about fifty years? My final offer!"
"You're on!" said George, trying
to conceal his delight at having managed to persuade
the king into such a marvelous arrangement, thinking
that it would take him into a ripe old age which,
under any conditions, he could not be sure of reaching
To his dismay and chagrin, however, just when he thought
this fabulous dream was about to become reality, the
king said: "Sorry; I've changed my mind.
But thanks anyway, George, because you have helped
me understand something that I've been wanting
to know for a long time: that what people really want
from life is something that they've already
got: Life itself! Other things, like wealth, pleasure,
fame and honor are only secondary. But please accept
this purse of gold as a token of my appreciation for
your help. Feel free to visit me anytime you like".
Yes, we really do not understand what we've
got and take it all for granted, considering it 'ordinary',
until it's time to lose it. What a pity we are
not taught, from our earliest years, how to count
our blessings. As it is, the opposite happens: we
are taught to be greedy and acquisitive, never satisfied
with what we have but always to want more. Negative
discontentment is inculcated in us, to the point where
we think of discontentment —if we think of it
at all—as solely negative and, in the case of
many of us, never get a glimpse of its positive side
or recognize it as such. Consequently, we spend much
of our lives complaining, feeling sorry for ourselves
and envying others.
Instead of pushing on, expecting and hoping to muddle
through and achieve something in the future, maybe
we should turn back—not in time, to the past,
for such a thing is impossible, but inwards, to ourselves.
We need to take stock of ourselves, learn about ourselves,
and discover things we never dreamed were there. It
will entail, no doubt, facing and coming to terms
with unpleasant and ugly things inside ourselves—thistles,
thorns and weeds, as it were—and this will be
painful, so be forewarned. Yet it is necessary in
order to discover our positive qualities, our treasures,
through and beyond them. Take heart and do not be
dismayed at the difficulties, nor at the length of
time it takes to cut through the tangled undergrowth
of the mind, for we have allies in our quest, urging
us on, and each small success, each little insight,
each spark of enlightenment concerning things we did
not understand before, will encourage us to go on;
indeed, eventually, we will find that life itself,
with all its pain, hardships, frustrations, sorrows
and disappointments, is on our side, for it refuses
to allow us to rest long content with things that,
by their very nature, are unreliable and cannot afford
us a firm foundation. We may think we have got everything
together, everything worked out and going smoothly,
and then something might happen—maybe something
unexpected and even quite trivial—that can quickly
and easily throw us into confusion.
The wonderful advances of our science and technology
and the widespread literacy we have achieved have
not turned out to be unalloyed blessings but have
brought with them tensions, frustrations and a sense
of personal worthlessness in degrees never known before;
we are more dissatisfied than we ever were, probably
because we have been brought to depend so much on
the world 'outside' us, to the disregard
or neglect of the world 'within'; our
greed is unquenchable, and it is as if we have become
accessories rather than the beneficiaries of our technology,
that we exist to serve it rather than it serving us.
Much of our deep-seated feeling of discontentment
arises from our over-dependence on others, which diminishes
us and makes us feel impotent; we lose sight of ourselves
and feel alienated and lost. But precisely because
of this there is so much to be discovered in ourselves,
and therefore the alienation—painful though
it is—which is largely the result of our dependence
on our dehumanizing technology, may be looked upon
as good, because before we can return home, first
we must go away; if we are satisfied with our condition
we will stay as we are.
What does it take to turn people back to
themselves, to get them to break free from the cocoon
of delusion and selfishness? What does it take to
smash the prison-bars of self and enlarge our mental
horizons so that we might regard the world with understanding
and love instead of with greed and fear? What does
it take to divert the powerful energies of discontentment
from negative into positive channels? Alas, many people,
known and unknown, have pondered on this down the
ages and offered remedies and suggestions, and in
so doing, many were persecuted and some even lost
their lives. It seems that the world prefers darkness
to light and any attempt to change things will be
met with stiff resistance. A Chinese sage, seeing
this, wrote these rather disconsolate words: "The
real pain is the pain of knowing that the Way does
not prevail in the world". It is because the
Way does not prevail in the world that much of the
suffering and all of the evil goes on.
However, while it is true that 'you
can take a horse to the water but you cannot make
it drink', there are always people who are thirsty
and in search of water. In any age this is true, and
so the attempt must be made to provide something for
them. Anyone attempting this should know that, ultimately,
the ripening-agents of Time and Suffering are on his
side, so he must be patient and wise, and create or
wait for opportunities to turn things around. We should
try to keep it in mind, too, that human nature is
basically good (is there not goodness in yourself?
Where did it come from?); no-one really wants to be
bad; there are very few really evil people in the
Try to harness your discontentment and make
it work for you and others.
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I've been reading Sara's blogs for a couple of years now. Recently, she started the James Challenge. You can check out more at her site, and specifically this post. I guarantee you will be blessed if you join in on the challenge (the verse purse is so cute)!
The book of James is such a good tool for Christians. I like how it focuses on the joy we can have through Jesus. John Piper has a great article titled:
I pray that you will find joy in everything you do, through Him.


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