joyderful1

@joyderful1 (94)

Singapore • Age 67

Joined myLot 18 years ago

I am not a label, I evolve

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How much has your life changed this year???

allshookup @allshookup (598) • United States 29 Oct 07

I know mine has changed--a lot! I've switched jobs, moved out, went through emotional uproar, spent more money than I make, and been generally happy. I've also hopefully started the diet that will last until next year.

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joyderful1 I've been kept busy with keeping up with the expectations of work, getting more assignments (means more $), and just 'keeping my head above water'. I'm praying for marriage perhaps in the next year (if he proposes now!). I've been resistant to praying for...

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Is WebMD reliable?

allshookup @allshookup (598) • United States 13 Apr 07

I just went to WebMD for a "self diagnosis" of a fluttering I feel in my chest at times. Frankly, I didn't even know to describe it as a chest flutter. Anyways, I got 13 possible conditions for it, and the one that stuck out was...

medical conditions

webmd

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joyderful1 Charles L Whitfield, MD, is (he might not be around anymore) a psychiatrist and counselor (who himself has admitted issues), has worked with people with alcohol, drug and other family problems. He has also written several books, notably Healing the Child...

14 Apr 07

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My Fifteen Year Old Sister Has Been Sleeping With a Thirty Year old Married Man

Citygirl79 @Citygirl79 (67) 3 Apr 07

Got home this afternoon to find yet another screaming row between my mum and my youngest sister, who is twelve years younger then me. Apparantly, mum found out that she has been sleeping with a thirty year old married man down the...

relationships

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joyderful1 Your relationship with her now will go through a period of distancing. You both need time away from each other, esp when you might have more anger to dispel than she. You might need to talk with someone about your feelings. Don't ever confront her NOW. But all...

3 Apr 07

Philosphy of leaders

allshookup @allshookup (598) • United States 30 Mar 07

Can leaders really be good or just appear to be good and freedom-driven? We all know Bush's speeches are not inhumane or else he'd be thrown out, but right after those speeches do you ever wonder what he has to wash his hands...

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joyderful1 There is no one who is good...this is from somewhere in the Bible. I quote lousy. Jesus said it in the Gospels. I qualify...but before anyone goes on to challenge me, I need to add that I'm generally a good person; in fact, I'm much better person than many...

2 Apr 07

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If someone truly wants death, should they be allowed their wish?

allshookup @allshookup (598) • United States 30 Mar 07

Suicide is a fact of life, and a sad one at that. I cannot even relate to being that depressed, and my first thought would be that we should help all those who do think this way. But if someone truly wants to die and hates life,...

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joyderful1 1)Personally, my opinion or value judgment is "NO". But there are exceptions, like someone who is so debilitated by illness, disease, or accident that even the best prognosis is 'vegetable' state. 2)Many so-called 'normal' people (even you and I), may have...

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Who has held your life in their hands?

allshookup @allshookup (598) • United States 26 Mar 07

Have you ever had anyone solely responsible for your life, and not particularly by choice? This past week, I received a letter in the mail from my college saying that my scholarship was cancelled due to a grading goof by one of my...

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joyderful1 1)I empathise with you on the current 2 issues. It's horrible the blunder, and the surgery... 2)Perhaps you are giving this man too much credit/power for the responsibility he has over your life, despite the blunder caused by him. It's perhaps also too early...

27 Mar 07

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Help with a dream!!! Any connections you can see??

allshookup @allshookup (598) • United States 20 Mar 07

I just woke up from a horrible dream. I'm a believer in analyzation, so if you are too, take a shot at this: I was on vacation, and the tour group was split in two. My fiancee and I were sleeping in seperate cabins because we...

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joyderful1 No, I don't totally believe in analysis work. Not in relationships. The mind is full of guileful thoughts, not healthy for strengthening relationships. Real life is not so logical. Besides, one person's logic is another person's irrationality. Other than that,...

23 Mar 07

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Can the Holy Bible provide answers to all life issues?

w1z111 @w1z111 (985) • United States 6 Mar 07

I'm of the opinion that the Holy Bible contains answers to all of life's circumstances, and is fitting for any generation in any time period, regardless of the level of technology or other advancements in civilizations. Are...

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joyderful1 Yes, the Bible provides 'responses', not answers to most of life's questions.

9 Mar 07

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Out of the mouths of babes..Kids say such wonderful things !!

weemam @weemam (13372) 8 Mar 07

Saying Grace In A Restaurant Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would...

brilliant

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joyderful1 This story has made my day! Innocence, honesty, everything that God is. These are the kinds of children I would pray populate our earth for all eternity!

8 Mar 07

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Do You Believe That Knowledge Is Power?

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 8 Mar 07

I am a firm believer that knowledge is power. I try to learn all I can about everything that I can. I dont have much money so to be able to learn for free is something that I look for on a daily basis. I try to be a well rounded...

free online classes

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joyderful1 I appreciate the website you've given. I will go in to check it out. However, I'm of the opinion that knowledge is just understanding; the wisdom to use that understanding is power. We can have a very 'smart alec'(if you understand that term) who knows so much...

8 Mar 07

When you hear the name Jesus Christ, what do you think?

spreadingtheword @spreadingtheword (643) • United States 3 Jan 07

I just want to know the first thing that people, anybody, thinks when they hear that name.

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joyderful1 It really depends on the motivation or intention.

7 Mar 07

What drives a Mother to kill her children? I just heard the story on the news

recycledgoth @recycledgoth (9894) 3 Mar 07

A woman murdered her two young children and then committed suicide. The father came home from work a few hours later to find the bodies. This must have been the worst possible thing he could ever have experienced, and while the...

children

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tormented mother

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joyderful1 Everyone experiences stress, from toddlers to mothers, fathers, siblings, older folks etc... Whatever it was that caused parents to do inhuman things to their children and themselves just point to the severity of such offenses. There should be public...

4 Mar 07

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Where am I in this universe?

lordwarwizard @lordwarwizard (35747) • Singapore 2 Mar 07

Alright guys & gals, this is a rather philosophical question so I would appreciate intelligent answers. One exception would be witty answers packed with humors - I love them always so they are right anytime. :P So what do you...

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joyderful1 I'm never in the same place all the time. I flounder less and less (I'm also growing up daily as I grow older). I get to decide when I would simply 'hang around' and enjoy the 'ride' or move on to another slot in space. There is swiftness in the way I move...

2 Mar 07

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Just not that interested in school anymore

allshookup @allshookup (598) • United States 26 Feb 07

Lately, I've found myself down to the wire when it comes to my schooling. I study minutes before the test and always do my assignment the night before it's due. It's not that I need to get organized... it's just I am not that...

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joyderful1 what is your feeling behind this posting?

26 Feb 07

is it a weakness to cry?

heartonfire @heartonfire (4119) • Denmark 18 Oct 06

The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.

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joyderful1 If we didn't, there'd be nothing to wash away our sorrows. Yes, that includes men too. Tears releases the deepest part of our souls to create life all over again....that's what I believe. :)

25 Feb 07

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Is it good to cry?

weemam @weemam (13372) 25 Feb 07

As most of you know my Mum and Dad both have Alzheimer's and my youngest son was born with Cerebral Palsy , It had been a bad morning for them and I needed to relax a bit and the PC was down so I locked out a Camcorder tape from...

cerebral palsy

did me good

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joyderful1 I don't know about your Mum and Dad. I empathise with you on your youngest son's condition. You are indeed fortunate to be with your family even if reminiscing has brought out the feelings of memories past. Yes, Jesus wept too (if you're Christian). And...

25 Feb 07

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When we take all the freebies for ourselves are we stealing?

winterose @winterose (39887) • Canada 23 Feb 07

This is an ethical question that I would love your comments on. If something is free is it stealing to take all of the free products? Lets say there is a display that says free, and you are take a shopping bag and take every...

stealing freebies

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joyderful1 1)I'd hate to be philosophical about this or any other question whose 'lines' can be stretched bc ultimately, philosophically, there is no 'free lunch' in life. Philosophers, on the other hand, are paid for showing up the frailties of living, never really...

23 Feb 07

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Why do adults sometimes throw fits when they don't get their way?

smartie1685 @smartie1685 (450) • United States 20 Feb 07

I work in customer service so I have to deal with a fair share of idiots and crazy people. For example, its our policy not to return any dvds that have been opened we can just exchange them for the exact same thing. And this isn't...

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joyderful1 You didn't mention if the dvd is working fine, or whether he gave a valid reason for the return. And even if it's your policy no returns on opened dvds, was that conveyed to the customer before payment? Yes, there are the ones who are fitful wherever they...

21 Feb 07

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Caring to much, is this a problem?

joey_matthews @joey_matthews (8354) 18 Feb 07

Well i was just talking to a friend who haven't spoken to for a very long time. The convo was pretty much a catch up and then all of sudden she turned into a complete B and said it's lame when people care to much amoung other...

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joyderful1 1)"haven't spoken to for a very long time" - you don't have full knowledge what's been going on betw your friend and her bf. 2)No, you shouldn't say to "keep your nose out in the future", esp when you care for your friend. But you may have been hurt by the...

19 Feb 07

help with mental abuse

angelbear16434 @angelbear16434 (267) • United States 18 Feb 07

i was married for 10 years to a man who mentally abused me and physical. i think i am having some after affects from this but not sure. i feel depressed any more i cry for no reason, i have a hard time talking to people i dont...

meeting new people

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joyderful1 I empathise with your situation. Your honesty is appreciated. It's difficult to be filled with confidence when all you're told is 'rubbish'. As for laughing here, you need to know I will not laugh at anyone's expense until I am certain that you are making...

19 Feb 07

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