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srjac0902 @srjac0902 (1169) • Italy 10 Jan 12

Often man uses the defense mechanism. He finds every excuse for his mistakes and never likes to admit his mistakes. Some people go to the other extreme of accusing themselves as guity and pulling upon themselves the causes of...

miracle of accepting mistakes

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akmyers Sometimes I think that I learn more from my mistakes than my successes. Admitting that I have made a mistake, apologizing, and taking apporpriate corrective actions are very empowering steps. And being open and accepting of other people's mistakes is also key....

10 Jan 12

wiccania @wiccania (3360) • United States 10 Jan 12

My family is once again participating in Walk Now For Autism Speaks this year. Every year we have a hard time coming up with good fundraising ideas. Does anyone have a good idea? We do ask friends and other family member for...

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akmyers This may should silly, but make t-shirts for your family and friends participating in the walk. Nothing expensive old men's/women's cotton t-shirts work great. Get fabric markers (neon, glitter, etc.) and let people donate a few dollars or more to sign or...

10 Jan 12

longbangod @longbangod (1785) • Philippines 6 Jan 12

There was a moment in my life wherein I always dream when I sleep at night and even when I sleep during day time. I also noticed that in some point of my life, I slept without dreaming things usual or unusual. Some of my dreams...

dream

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akmyers I believe that my dreams fall into two general categories -- life compass readings and mental hiccups. By life compass reading, I mean the dreams point to something that I have always wanted to try like rock climbing or do like teaching. I have recurring dream...

6 Jan 12

whiteheron @whiteheron (4222) • United States 24 Dec 11

2012 is just around the corner and I am well aware that in many countries and cultures certain foods are eaten on the first day of the year to insure good luck, prosperity, blessings, etc. I am wondering what lucky foods are eaten...

how they are eaten

why lucky foods are eaten

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akmyers Sorry for the delay in reading your comment and getting back with you. Most of his family is from East Texas and Alabama.

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jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 3 Jan 12

Right after I start this discussion I am going to take down my tree and put all the decorations away until next Nov. I really want to get everything put back in place but also I have a twinge of saddness taking down the tree. I...

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akmyers It is something mom's side of family has always done. The tradition celebrates the wise men's journey. And of course, as kids joking about camels and donkeys leaving "something" in our shoes. 80) We usually give small toys, games, and a little candy. The gifts...

4 Jan 12

K31 @keihimekawa (2009) • Philippines 3 Jan 12

It's a bit late to start this topic since 2012's already here but I just thought of this questions while responding to some discussions here in myLot. So, do you guys still make resolutions for the new year? If you did, what...

life

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akmyers I decided to keep it simple this year. My New Year's resolution is to write more thank you notes. I really like receiving them and struggle when writing them. It is hard to come up with a nice note that expresses my appreciation, but does not sound formulaic....

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jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 3 Jan 12

Right after I start this discussion I am going to take down my tree and put all the decorations away until next Nov. I really want to get everything put back in place but also I have a twinge of saddness taking down the tree. I...

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akmyers I will take the tree and decorations down on Epiphany, January 6th. This is when we usually took our tree and decoations down when I was a kid. I also like the idea of carrying the holiday spirit into January. We celebrate Epiphany by putting our shoes...

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carolscash @carolscash (9492) • United States 3 Jan 12

I live about 25 miles from the nearest children's museum to me and some days I sure wish it was closer. I know that my daughter loves to go there, but it is expensive to get in. I would like to visit it more in the future but it...

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akmyers We live about 20 miles from the closest Children's Museum. The admission cost is $5.00 per person. We have to pay for children and adults. That seems a bit odd. We go once every 1-2 months during the school year. Over the summer, we try to go once a month. It...

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sumatix @sumatix (257) • United Arab Emirates 31 Dec 11

i m married for about 2 yrs now,ours is a love marriage. i really like him :) well its pretty obvious that iswhy we had a love marriage.he is very organised in his work..he is a matured person.quick decision maker...very helping...

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akmyers We just celebrate our 14th anniversary. My husband is funny, intelligent, loving, and an awesome dad to our son. I admire that fact he is close-ended, consistent, and fair. I lose my car keys, driver's license, etc. often. He also put things back where they go...

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Janey1966 @Janey1966 (24170) • Carlisle, England 2 Jan 12

I know Christmas isn't all about presents but - let's face it, without them most people wouldn't bother with it, such is the materialistic world we live in.. Anyway, I digress. I've done well over Christmas as I've received...

christmas presents

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akmyers Yes, yes, and yes. I got a lot down time with family and friends. I got to Christmas shop and have lunch with my hubby -- just the two of us. I am not much of a stuff person, but I did get some gift cards. So now I have the gift of shopping. Great holiday...

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yaso4u @yaso4u (502) • India 26 Dec 11

In Every ones life there will be a particular proverb or poem which comes across our mind whenever we are in uneasy situation. One among the proverb which keeps me postive and hard working is "Play until your die, let you sleep...

poem

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akmyers My favorite inspirational poem is The Starfish Poem. Once upon a time there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had the habit of walking on the beach before he begun his work. One day he was walking along the shore. As he...

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kaichoukebz @kaichoukebz (1190) • Philippines 27 Dec 11

Education is very important in the life of a person. I consider it as one of the basic needs of a person because without education, we cannot find a better job someday. Education does not only bring fulfillment, but also joy and...

education

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akmyers Education including traditional universities and vocational schools are a basic need. We should do a better here in the U.S. as well as abroad in providing students with the opportunities to pursue degrees and certifications. I agree that it is the way to...

28 Dec 11

jarrenh1 @jarrenh1 (10) 25 Dec 11

It's Christmas, and whether or not you celebrate it, everybody has something they're thankful for in their life. So what is everybody thankful for this season?

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akmyers I am thankful for my family, friends, rain (we have been experiencing a long drought here in Texas), and a few quiet minutes to myself.

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whiteheron @whiteheron (4222) • United States 24 Dec 11

There are all sorts of different holidays in many different countries and many different ways to celebrate them. Please share a few of your favorite holidays and how and how you personally have celebrated them. Let this be a...

holidays around the world

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akmyers I love holidays. The running joke is that I would I would celebrate trash day. My favorite is probably Thanksgiving. The New Year celebration runs a close second because it is all about new beginnings. I enjoy getting together with family/friends, etign gret...

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whiteheron @whiteheron (4222) • United States 24 Dec 11

2012 is just around the corner and I am well aware that in many countries and cultures certain foods are eaten on the first day of the year to insure good luck, prosperity, blessings, etc. I am wondering what lucky foods are eaten...

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akmyers No, but it is a fun tradition.

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whiteheron @whiteheron (4222) • United States 24 Dec 11

2012 is just around the corner and I am well aware that in many countries and cultures certain foods are eaten on the first day of the year to insure good luck, prosperity, blessings, etc. I am wondering what lucky foods are eaten...

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akmyers My husband's family eat black eyed peas and cornbread as a part of their New Years tradition. Eating these foods is supposed to gave you good luck and prosperity in the new year.

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ersmommy1 @ersmommy1 (12588) • United States 21 Dec 11

I know there is excitement about the holidays. And I know my kids can hardly wait to open their gifts. But I actually HAD to pen one of my gifts. Our old camera has just about given out. I want o get some really good pictures of...

christmas

gift

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akmyers Salted chocolate nut clusters. My friend gave me this gift about a week ago. It was unwrapped and way too tempting.

22 Dec 11

JosephP @JosephP (1116) • Jamaica 22 Oct 11

Many books have been written, some better than others. Every once in a while there is a book that blows our mind by how horrible it is. Have you had such an experience? What book was it?

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akmyers A friend recommended this book by stating that it had changed her life. I made it to page seven and gave it back. All apologies to those who liked "The Celestine Prophecy" by James Redfield.

22 Dec 11

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