Monday, February 26, 2007

Little Ways



In case anyone is not aware, Saint Theresa is known as the Saint of the Little Ways, meaning she believed in doing the little things in life well and with great love. She is also the patron Saint of flower growers and florists. She is represented by roses. May everyone who receives this message be blessed. Theresa's Prayer cannot be deleted. REMEMBER to make a wish before you read the prayer. That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. Just send this to eleven people and let me know what happens on the fourth day. Sorry, you have to forward the message, and try not to break this, please. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive.

Saint Theresa's prayer:

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to

sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.


Compiled from the email of:


Sis Noreen Leungo
Sydney, Australia
Email Address:
noreenal@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.liveinaustralia.com

Two Wolves



One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson
about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said, "My son, the battle is between two
"wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow,
regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment,
inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility,
kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."



Compiled from the email of:

Bro Deal Noel Benegrado
MSU-IIT Iligan City
Email:
gmdeal2002@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Your Dad Was Wrong



A lot of traditional automotive wisdom just doesn't hold up.

Most of us grew up thinking our fathers had encyclopedic knowledge, particularly about those things important to a young man coming of age: sports, women and cars. But as we learn from experience, we realize that much of what we thought was gospel when Dad spoke was wrong. Not only were some of his nuggets based on misinformation, the automotive technology he was talking about has changed tremendously over the years.

Read and learn.

Dad said: "Let the engine idle to warm up on cold days."
But: Idling just wears the engine without budging the odo. Les Ryder, chief powertrain engineer at Ford, says, "Engines run best at their design temperature." To get there sooner, start by driving at moderate speeds. Your engine will be okay: Modern oils flow fine in cold weather.

Dad said: "Restarting the engine uses more gas than idling."
But: Why do you think all these new hybrids shut down the engine at traffic lights? It takes almost no fuel to restart a warm engine. If you had a car that was hard to restart, and the carburetor (remember them?) flooded regularly, this may have had a germ of truth, but no longer.

Dad said: "Don't replace wiper blades, just clean them with solvent."
But : Mineral spirits and other petroleum-based solvents kill rubber. Occasionally wiping the blades with alcohol removes dirt, but the rubber blades still deteriorate with age and sunlight, and must be replaced regularly.

Dad said: "Fill up with premium every few tankfuls."
But: Unless your owner's manual recommends it, you're wasting money. Regular-grade gas has the additives to keep your engine clean. In fact, modern engines rated for premium will run relatively well on regular—you'll lose a little zip, but you'll save a few bucks.

Dad said: "Keep cinder blocks in the trunk for traction."
But:
If you have a pickup or rear-drive car, some weight over the drivewheels can help in the slop. But a front-drive car already has the weight over the drivewheels: Junk in the trunk will unload them, hurting traction. Extra weight hurts handling and mileage, so don't overdo it.

Dad said: "Pump the pedal before starting in cold weather."
But: This was true when cars had carburetors and chokes. A couple of extra squirts of gas meant a richer starting mixture. It also set the choke. Fuel-injected engines automatically adjust mixture for temperature—pumping the pedal does nothing. So fight that impulse and just turn the ke
y.

Dad said: "Fill the radiator with pure antifreeze."
But: Wrong. Coolants are mostly glycol, and too much glycol can damage gaskets. Pure glycol freezes before a glycol/water mix does, so it provides less cold-weather protection. Also, glycol isn't as effective as water at removing heat from the engine.

Dad said: "Oil never wears out—just top it off once in a while."
But: Technically, this is true. But as Robert Sutherland of Pennzoil notes, "The oil's critical additives do get d
epleted." Besides, changing a car's oil and filter eliminates built-up crud.

Dad said: "If you park for a long time, disconnect the battery."
But: The car always draws some current and can run down the battery in a month or so. But if the battery is disconnected, the engine computer has to reprogram itself—and driveability suffers until it does. Plus, you'll have to reset the clock and radio. The fix? Attach a trickle charger.

Dad said: "No need for snow tires, all-seasons do a fine job."
But:
Don't blame Dad. When all-season tires appeared, the tiremakers spent a lot of time and money convincing us of their year-round capability. Today, they're happy to explain why snow tires are better. Bridgestone engineering manager Mark Kuykendall says, "Snow tires have treads that remain pliable in the cold and are aggressive to catch the road surface."


Compiled from the email of:

Bro. Nicandro S. Dalman
Dole Philippines
Email: ndalman@doleasia.com
Website: www.dole.com.ph

Friday, February 23, 2007

Pictures that you will love

Sleep as much as you can...


Frown when you get upset...


Read books that you enjoy...


Play with simple things...

Do whatever you want whenever you want...

Look for affection when you need it...

Get serious once in a while...

Show some affection...

Get angry once in a while...

Change your look...

Be happy, above all, regardless what your challenges may be... These are only to show you how strong we can be and overcome them...

Compiled from the email of:


Bro. Red Cruz
GE National Chairman
Email: red-cruz@isuzuphil.com
Website: www.isuzuphil.com

When you are down...

Prayer by Bishop T.D. Jakes
(Note: This prayer takes about a minute! Pray it sincerely, and then those you send it to will pray for you! NAME IT and CLAIM IT!)

"When you are down to nothing, God is up to something"

Father, in the name of Jesus, bless me even while I am reading this prayer and bless the one that sent this to me in a special way. Open supernatural doors in our lives today. Save and set free! Give us a double portion of your Spirit as we a take back every thing that the devil has stolen: Emotional health, Physical health, Finances, Relationships, Children, Jobs, Homes, Marriages.

I cancel every plot, plan and scheme the enemy has devised against us in the Matchless Name of Jesus and I declare: NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST US WILL PROSPER.

I SPEAK LIFE AND GOD'S BLESSING INTO EVERY DEAD SITUATION:
Our households are blessed;
Our health is blessed;
Our marriages are blessed;
Our finances are blessed;
Our businesses are blessed
Our jobs are blessed;
Our children are blessed;
Our grandchildren are blessed;
Our parents are blessed
Our siblings are blessed;
Our ministries are blessed;
Our decisions are blessed;
Our plans are blessed;
The works of our hands are blessed;
Our futures are ordained and blessed by the LORD;
Husbands are on the way,
Wives are on the way;
Mortgages are paid and debts cancelled;
Our hearts' desires are on the way;
Our bodies and minds are healed and made whole!
Our thoughts and desires are sanctified!
According to your perfect will and plan for our lives.
In Jesus Name! Amen!

Pray this prayer, then send it to everybody you know, within hours countless people will have prayed for your and you will have caused a multitude of people to pray to God for each other.


Compiled from the email of:
Sis Lunie Culanculan
Email:
luniecul@lycos.com
Website: http://www.migratetousa.com

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.

Why we receive the ashes
Following the example of the Nine vites, who did penance in sackcloth and ashes, our foreheads are marked with ashes to humble our hearts and reminds us that life passes away on Earth. We remember this when we are told

"Remember, Man is dust, and unto dust you shall return."

Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice.

The distribution of ashes comes from a ceremony of ages past. Christians who had committed grave faults performed public penance. On Ash Wednesday, the Bishop blessed the hair shirts which they were to wear during the forty days of penance, and sprinkled over them ashes made from the palms from the previous year. Then, while the faithful recited the Seven Penitential Psalms, the penitents were turned out of the church because of their sins -- just as Adam, the first man, was turned out of Paradise because of his disobedience. The penitents did not enter the church again until Maundy Thursday after having won reconciliation by the toil of forty days' penance and sacramental absolution. Later, all Christians, whether public or secret penitents, came to receive ashes out of devotion. In earlier times, the distribution of ashes was followed by a penitential procession.

The Ashes
The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year. The ashes are christened with Holy Water and are scented by exposure to incense. While the ashes symbolize penance and contrition, they are also a reminder that God is gracious and merciful to those who call on Him with repentant hearts. His Divine mercy is of utmost importance during the season of Lent, and the Church calls on us to seek that mercy during the entire Lenten season with reflection, prayer and penance.


A Prayer for Ash Wednesday
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, the all-holy one, who gives us life and all things. As we go about our lives, the press of our duties and activities often leads us to forget your presence and your love. We fall into sin and fail to live out the responsibilities that you have entrusted to those who were baptized into your Son.

In this holy season, help us to turn our minds and hearts back to you. Lead us into sincere repentance and renew our lives with your grace. Help us to remember that we are sinners, but even more, help us to remember your loving mercy.

As we live through this Ash Wednesday, may the crosses of ashes that mark our foreheads be a reminder to us and to those we meet that we belong to your Son. May our worship and prayer and penitence this day be sustained throughout these 40 days of Lent. Bring us refreshed and renewed to the celebration of Christ's resurrection at Easter.

We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Healthy Living!

8 super foods your body
will thank you for eating


Like it or not, Mom was justified when she forced you to eat your vegetables. Broccoli and Brussels sprouts give you nutrients and substances that might truly have an impact on your health. Same with crunchy peanuts, sugar- sweet berries and thirst-quenching iced tea.

“If you’re concentrating on eating foods that have a lot of nutrients and phytochemicals (naturally occurring plant substances that fight disease), you’re hedging your bet for at least a healthier life, if not a longer one,” says Barbara Gollman, MS, RD, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Here’s her input on eight “super foods” to stock up on:

  1. Nuts. Peanuts, almonds, pecans … delicious! Eat a small amount of nuts on a regular basis, and you might reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. Plus, they’re chock full of the antioxidant vitamin E, artery-unclogging monounsaturated fats and lots of other phytochemicals.
  2. Chile peppers. Capsaicin, the substance that gives chiles their heat, acts as a disease-preventing phytochemical, says Gollman.
  3. Tomatoes and tomato products. The antioxidant lycopene in tomato-rich foods may help prevent prostate cancer, and might also help prevent breast cancer. “Cooked tomatoes are more effective than raw ones,” says Gollman. So load up on tomato paste and tomato sauces.
  4. Berries. All berries are good for you, but blueberries and raspberries seem to hold top spots on the berry nutrition chart. Their anthocyanins and ellagic acid (the substances that give them their rich colors) possess potential cancer- and heart disease-preventing antioxidant properties. Plus, they’re high in fiber and vitamin C.
  5. Leafy greens. Folate, a much-talked-about B vitamin, does triple duty. In addition to helping fend off heart disease and possibly even cancer, it’s believed to prevent neural tube defects in unborn babies. So go for anything that’s leafy and green. Some of Gollman’s tasty suggestions: Mix steamed chard with minced garlic and fresh lemon juice, and make pesto sauce with basil and kale.
  6. Quinoa. Pronounced KEEN-wah, this nutty-tasting food is unlike any other grain (although not a true grain, it is often called one). “It’s the only grain considered to be a complete protein,” comments Gollman. If that’s not enough to give it clout, consider that the sterols it contains may lower cholesterol, decreasing your risk for heart disease.
  7. Yogurt. Sure, it’s good for your bones, but that’s not all. Most yogurts contain good bacteria that help maintain proper digestive health and may help boost your immune system. Look for the words “live and active cultures” — such as L. acidophilus and Bifidus — on ingredient labels.
  8. Tea. Whether served iced, hot or decaffeinated, black or green tea — as well as some other non-herbal teas — might help prevent cancer and heart disease due to the antioxidant effects of the flavonoids and polyphenols they contain. Up your tea intake with some of Gollman’s ideas: Make a tea slush with iced tea and puréed fruit, or try jazzing up regular iced tea with frozen mango cubes or slices.

Compiled from the email of:
Sis Mimi Miranda-Cadag
Email:
junmy_cadag@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.go-to-canada.com/

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

I love this man

No one falls in love by choice,
it is by CHANCE.
No one stays in love by chance,
it is by WORK.

And no one falls out of love by chance,
it is by CHOICE

He did something for you, now do something for him.
Spread his word, and you'll be rewarded.

How will you be rewarded?
Matthew 10:32 "Whoever acknowledges Me before men, I will acknowledge him before My Father in heaven.But whoever disowns Me before men, I will
disown him before My Father in heaven.


Compiled from the email of:

Bro Leonardo Joven
Email: joven_259@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.gammaepsilon.com

Monday, February 19, 2007

Kung Hei Fatt Choy!

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Wishing all GE Alumni a Happy New Year! Kung Hei Fatt Choy!

Friday, February 16, 2007

Secrets of Happily Married Couples


whether you've been married for days or decades, here's how to stay connected after...two years, seven years, 14 years and beyond-
by Louise Jarvis

Marriages are like snowflakes: No two are the same. But look closely and you'll notice they all have a lot in common. And the more anniversaries you log, the more likely you are to hit milestones most other couples share. "We're all familiar with the developmental stages of childhood — well, marriage goes through a similar set of stages," says Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D., author of How to Be a Couple and Still Be Free. "It's important to look at them as a sign that your relationship is maturing, rather than thinking, Uh-oh, it's the seven-year itch." Yes, there really is a seven-year itch, so to guide you through that challenge — and others — we asked experts to share their tips for making every crucial transition an opportunity to get closer.

YEAR 2: Biggest Surprise
Although your sex life is still hot, it may seem like your romantic connection has hit a cool spell. It's not your imagination: Most couples experience a 50 percent drop in loving gestures (holding hands, pillow talk, etc.) during this stage of marriage, says Ted Huston, Ph.D., a marriage researcher and professor of human ecology at the University of Texas at Austin. In fact, in his study of couples throughout 14 years of marriage, Huston found that the pairs who were the "most lovey-dovey" in the initial 24 months were more likely to divorce later. "They start at a high, lose it and then look elsewhere to recapture that bliss," he says. Best off were the less over-the-top romantic couples. Why? Being less gushy is a sign you've transitioned to grown-up love. "This second year is when you should move out of the infatuation phase — the Tom-Cruise-jumping-up-and-down-on-the-couch phase — and begin to move into the period of deeper love and commitment," says Scott Haltzman, M.D., author of the upcoming book The Secrets of Happily Married Men.

What to Expect
Love gets real (in a good way). Those first dozen months of marriage may be challenging, but they're thrilling, too: You're telling your honeymoon stories, christening wedding gifts and feathering your nest together. The second year, "it gets real," says Tessina. "You see your husband tossing his underwear on the floor and it dawns on you, Oh, my God, I'm in this for life." Even living together before saying "I do" doesn't prepare you for this shock, because when you're shacking up, you know the arrangement isn't necessarily permanent, so annoying habits and disagreements are less likely to register as lifelong challenges.


At the same time, you're both figuring out how to have solo time, which can feel exhilarating and threatening.

"When you were just dating, your focus was, 'When can I see you?' But now that you're married, it's, 'How do I get away from you?'" notes Tessina. "It can feel like a bad thing, but it's not."

So don't panic if you sometimes wish you could trade that soup tureen for a big vat of Valium. "It's natural to feel bursts of anxiety, especially after arguments," says psychologist Laura Berman, Ph.D., coauthor of Secrets of the Sexually Satisfied Woman: Ten Keys to Unlocking Ultimate Pleasure. "Everything can seem catastrophic — even a fight about where to store the new dishes." That's because even if you easily resolved minor arguments before the rings were on, you may now be worried that any conflict is a sign that your marriage is shaky. Anxiety and preconceived notions about married-couple "shoulds" can make disagreements seem more important than they really are.

Reality check: Take a deep breath and don't worry about whether you'll make it to your golden anniversary. Instead, focus on the day-to-day and the chance to build — from the ground up — the kind of marriage that will make you happy. "You're the ones who get to set how it goes," advises Tessina. "So do it your way." To make sure you and he are on the same page about what "your way" is, set aside a sacred 20-minute block each week to talk about your relationship. "It will help you build a strong foundation," notes Tessina.

YEAR 2: Biggest Reward
Getting closer, just you and him. The years before children can be magical, says Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, Ph.D., co-director of the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. "It's a time when you develop your own routines and rituals and build your unique identity as a couple," she says. So have fun creating private rituals now, knowing they'll make you both feel more invested down the road.

Liz and Dan Figenshu
What's this Union City, NJ, couple's favorite way to bond? They go on road trips. "We know that once we have kids, we'll only be able to dream about this kind of spontaneous travel," says Liz.

YEAR 7: Biggest Surprise
"A lot of men have a hard time adjusting to having sex with someone they've seen give birth," says Berman, who counsels couples with sexual difficulties as director of the Berman Center in Chicago. The experience of witnessing their wife in excruciating pain, not to mention the grim anatomical realities of the birth process, is often "more traumatic to men than they let on," says Berman. "At the same time, these husbands don't want to be the grossed-out guy; they're often too ashamed to admit they feel this way, so the issue doesn't get talked about." That silence makes it harder for men to move past their concerns.

Meanwhile, new moms have their own problems to grapple with. Although ob/gyns tell women it's safe to have sex six weeks after giving birth, Berman counsels her patients not to expect a normal sex life until three to six months after stopping breast-feeding. "Breast-feeding women have the estrogen levels of menopausal women, which contributes to low libido, low sensation and dryness," she says, adding that these problems tend to be worse after the second child. So don't be hard on yourself if you aren't raring to go a few months after giving birth.

What to Expect
Kids stress — and strengthen — your bond. Children change everything, from when and if you sleep to how you invest your money, where you vacation and what you drive. Most couples have had all their kids by now, according to a study commissioned by Redbook and fielded by the Downing Group, and are settling into the all-absorbing rhythm of parenthood. You two are enjoying the satisfaction of working together for future goals, but you're also feeling the financial pressures of a growing family.


Division of labor is always a hot-button issue between couples, but when kids arrive, the stakes grow exponentially, say Carolyn Pape Cowan, Ph.D., and her husband, Philip A. Cowan, Ph.D., both professors of psychology at the University of California at Berkeley and coauthors of When Partners Become Parents. "No couple is 50-50," Carolyn Cowan notes. "So, the issue isn't whether it's even ‑- it never is! — but how each of you perceives how much the other is doing." The Cowans' advice: Make sure you understand the kind of family your guy comes from. Appreciating the expectations he may have is the key to negotiating an arrangement that works for both of you.


Another toughie: Finding time for romance. "Couples struggle with a sense of loss after children — that tendency to neglect each other and focus exclusively on the kids," says Berman. "It's so important to make private time together a priority." Berman advises couples to install a lock on the bedroom door, go on date nights as regularly as possible and sneak away at least once a year for an overnight getaway. "Otherwise, you just become partners managing the kids and life, and that makes your marriage more vulnerable to problems down the road," she says.

Even childless couples can get stuck in a romantic rut at the seven-year mark. Why? "Routine makes us feel secure, but it's also boring," explains Tessina. "At the same time, new stuff energizes us, but it's exhausting so we avoid it." The solution? Shake things up a little: Reorganize your bedroom, try a lunch instead of a dinner date, get physical in the morning before work.


But don't ditch your old rituals — anything that makes you two feel close on a daily basis will shore up your bond, according to the Cowans' research. The most successful couples in their study had learned by year seven that there are times when it's best "to put the stuff of life on hold — laundry, lawn care — and just spend a little time together, alone," she says.

YEAR 7: Biggest Reward
Hey, just making it to this anniversary is a big accomplishment. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, half of all divorces occur in the first seven years. "If you've come this far, you're already well on your way to beating the odds," says Haltzman.

"Your family really feels like a family now," says Tessina. And assuming you've found a way to maintain your romantic relationship over the din of Elmo videos, you're in good to go the distance.

Keenya and Julian Mathis
To stay in sync while raising two sons, "we watch out for each other," says Julian, of Bethlehem, PA. "When one of us is having a bad day, the other leaves encouraging voice mails." Adds Keenya, "We make time for us, even if it's just taking walks together."

YEAR 14: Biggest Reward
Helping each other live your best life, says Tessina. "It's a common time for soul-searching — Should I switch careers? Is this really how I want my life to be?" she notes. "It feels great when you realize that you have a true partner by your side to help you assess your dreams and put some of them into action."

Jen and Pete Singer
"When our kids were young, we lost each other in the blur," admits Jen, of Kinnelon, NJ. "Now we're sharing everything. It's like our marriage is emerging from a hibernation."


20 YEARS AND BEYOND
The happiest time in marriage may be after the kids leave home, says Robert W. Levenson, Ph.D., director of the Institute of Personality and Social Research at the University of California at Berkeley. "We found that couples experienced a jump in satisfaction and affection in the five years after the youngest child left home," notes Levenson. Why? "Early in marriage, raising kids is one of the largest sources of stress," he says. "But later, friendships with adult children are couples' greatest source of pleasure."


But not all empty nesters will make it to their golden anniversary. To predict which ones will, just watch them argue, says Levenson. According to his research, the most successful pairs bring up problems in a constructive way, keep strong emotions in check and avoid disgust and contempt. "Those behaviors are more damaging than anger because anger is situational, while disgust and contempt are about the low worth of the person in general," he says.

What else distinguishes golden-oldie pairs? According to a report from the Australian Institute of Family Studies, they accept what can't be changed about their partners.

Compiled from the email of:


Bro. Alberto "Abet" Santos
Saudi Iron & Steel Company
Jubail City
Email: abetsantos_021058@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.hadeed.com.sa


Thursday, February 15, 2007

Happy Anniversary to Omega Rho Chapter




Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Happy Valentines Day!

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Happy Valentines to all Gamma Epsilon !

I wish you the strenght of all elements

The one who takes your hand but touches your heart is a true friend.

We seldom think of what we have, but always think of what we miss.

Don ' t cry because it ' s over now, laugh because it happened...

The more precisely you plan, the harder destiny will hit you..

What happens, happens for a reason..

Don't make an effort because the best things happen, when you least expect them..




The greatest events, aren't the loudest, but the most quiet hours..

The most difficult lesson to learn is: Which bridge in life to use or which one to break off...

Everybody sees how you seem, however, only some know who you are..


He who would like to have something he never had, will have to do something well, that he
hasn’t done yet...

Perhaps God would want you to become acquainted with many different people in the course of your life, so that when you meet the right ones, you can appreciate and be gateful for them...

Give something a name, and it will happen..

Love doesn't require two people look at each other, but that they look together in the same direction...

Life is drawing without an eraser...

I wish you always: Air to breath, Fire to warm you, Water to drink and the Earth to live in...

I wish this to you from my heart!

Compiled from the email of:

Sis Luz Galda
Dept of Trade & Industry
Email:lggon@yahoo.com
Website: www.dti.gov.ph

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Eye of God and The Lord's Prayer

The difference between 'United' and 'Untied' is where you put the i.

Dear All:

This photo is a very rare one, taken by NASA.
This kind of event occurs once in 3000 years.
This photo has done miracles in many lives.
Make a wish... you have looked at the eye of God.
Surely you will see the changes in your life within a day.
Whether you believe it or not, don't keep this mail with you.
Pass this at least to 7 persons.
God bless you.

This is a picture NASA took with the hubble telescope.
Called "The Eye of God".
Too awesome to delete. It is worth sharing.

The Lord's Prayer like you have never seen...

During the next 60 seconds, Stop whatever you are doing, and take this opportunity.(Literally it is only One minute!) All you have to do is the following: You simply say
"The Lords Prayer" for the person that sent you this message:

The Lords Prayer
Our Father, who are in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.
Amen.

Compiled from the email of:
Sis. Lia Lynne Atienza
Metro Manila
Philippines
Email: lialynne_atienza@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.manilatimes.net


Sunday, February 11, 2007

Wedding Ring

Why wedding ring should be put on the fourth finger? Amazing!!!

Please try on your hands, read the instructions, and you will enjoy it. Please follow the steps・(this is from a Chinese excerpt)・

First, center fingers bended and put together back to back. Second, the rest 4 fingers tips to tips.



Try to open your thumb, the thumb represent our parents. It can be opened because all human does go thru sick and dead; in which our parents will leave us one day.

Now close your thumb and open your second finger. It represents our brothers and sisters, they do have their own family but they too will leave us one day.

Now close your second finger and open up your little finger. It represents our children who sooner or later, they too will leave us for they got their own life to live.

Finally, close your little finger and try to open your fourth finger where we put our wedding ring.You will be surprise to find out that it cannot be opened at all!

Why, because it represents husband and wife, the whole life that you will be attached to each other. Real love that will stick together forever and ever!

Thumb represent parents Second finger represent brothers & sisters Center finger represent own self Fourth finger represent your partner Last finger represent your children...

Compiled from the email of:

Bro. Idel Reyes
Metro Manila
Philippines
Email: idel_rei@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/

Friday, February 09, 2007

I asked God



















I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped friend whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole,
his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.


I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own! ,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life,
so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me LOVE others,
as much as He loves me.

God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

THIS DAY IS YOURS DON'T THROW IT AWAY!

May God Bless You, "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world".

Compiled from the email of:



Bro. Ernesto M. Burdeos
Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas
Catholic Bishopsʼ Conference of the Phil.

Recognizing A Stroke = STR

STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters...STR

My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.

Seriously.. Please read:



STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm, Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR . Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK . to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE(Coherently) (i.e. . It is sunny out today)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
{NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke}

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

Compiled from the email of:


Bro. Ariel Serrano
Dubai City, UEA
Email: gefs_uae@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.dubai.com

Thursday, February 08, 2007

February Rainbow

On this day a rare February Rainbow was seen here in Northern Missouri at sunset. This rainbow was visible over much of the area and was noticed by many people. It was seen as a partial bow in some areas and completely full and even double in others depending on where the rain was falling. The photos on this page were taken at the Elam Bend Conservation Area near McFall, Missouri.

My heart leaps up when I behold A Rainbow in the sky: - William Wordsworth

As I pulled the truck up next to one of my favorite trees I looked over my left shoulder and there sat the most vivid rainbow that I had ever seen. It appeared to me to be about a 100 yards away or maybe even closer. I was unable to get a great shot at first. I couldn't get out of the truck with the camera because it was still raining fairly hard. I didn't want to get water on my lenses. This is my first shot. I can't remember whether it was taken in the truck or standing outside. Due to the low altitude of the setting sun the red color of this rainbow was more vivid than the other colors. Notice that the colors of the secondary rainbow are opposite in order of the primary rainbow colors with red appearing on the inside of the bow. Also notice that the sky inside of a rainbow is much brighter than the area outside.

This is a close-up of the photo above. It shows the apparent close proximity of the right flank of the rainbow. That tree line is about 1500 feet away from me as measured on an aerial photo. I have never seen a rainbow this close before other than one created by artificial sources of water such as a garden hose or sprinkler. NOTE: No pot of gold was found as a result of this event.


A fisheye lens view of the rainbow including the old tree near the road. The hill behind me put part of my surroundings in shadow. This was my first ever shot of a complete rainbow. No other camera or lens that I have ever owned was capable of taking such a shot where both flanks of the rainbow were seen all the way down to the ground. As an added attraction this was a double rainbow.


This is a photo of the left flank of the rainbow. The rain had moved beyond the tree line at this point. These tall trees are on the southern bank of the Grand River as it runs to the east near Elam Bend.

I moved closer to the tree with the fisheye lens for this composition. The secondary rainbow is still there but is disappearing fairly quickly.



As the rain moved on and the rainbow dissipated the view was still picturesque to the east. Notice that a small portion of the rainbow (primary and secondary) is still visible on either side of the tree paralleling the trunk..



A ghostly red hue lit up the landscape as the sun disappeared below the horizon.


Compiled from the email of:



Bro. Atty. Frank Muňez
Muňez Law Office
Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 1600
Email: frmunezlaw@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.msuans.net

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Sleeping Styles

Check out your sleeping styles- The Spoon, The Honeymoon Hug, Like Shingles, The Sweetheart Cradle, Loosely Tethered , The Leg Hug , The Pursuit ,The the Cliff Hanger, The Crab?

The Spoon
So close, so safe, this is the most common sleep position for the first three to five years of marriage. "Usually, the man is the embracer," says Psychiatrist Samuel Dunkell, M.D., author of Good-bye Insomnia, Hello Sleep, who has been analyzing the body language of sleep for more than 25 years. "When a woman assumes the posterior position, it may indicate she is the more giving partner or that he needs special nurturing." Semifetal, genitals against buttocks, the Spoon provides both of you with maximum physical closeness, though it's not necessarily erotic."Many couples simply find the Spoon a comforting, safe cocoon," explains Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D., a psychologist and marital therapist in Baltimore.

During early marriage, couples tend to maintain the spoon position for much of the night, mirroring each other. "When one person turns, the other follows suit, so that the spoon position is resumed on the opposite side," says Dr. Dunkell. But just because you've been married a while doesn't mean you have to give up this closeness. "When my husband hits the snooze alarm in the morning, it's our cue to spoon until the day can't be postponed any longer," says one woman who just celebrated her seventh wedding anniversary.

The Honeymoon Hug
Face-to-face, the Hug is the Rolls Royce of intimacy. Less common than the Spoon (and uncomfortable to maintain throughout the night), the Hug tends to occur at love's blazing beginning, when you're so deeply enamored you wish you could fuse, or just after lovemaking. Some couples return to it over the years during periods of special joy. And a few refuse to give it up, though, as Elizabeth Flynn Campbell, a New York psychotherapist who specializes in relationship issues, says, "They could be overly enmeshed, too dependent on each other to sleep apart."

What if your husband likes the Hug and you find it stifling? Like other marital issues, sleep positions are negotiable, says Campbell. Try the Hug until he falls asleep, then sneak off to a more comfortable position.

Like Shingles (on a Roof)
One partner (typically the man) lies face up in what Samuel Dunkell, M.D., author of Good-bye Insomnia, Hello Sleep, who has been analyzing the body language of sleep for more than 25 years, calls the "royal" position (bespeaking a strong ego and a sense of entitlement). Although the woman also lies on her back, her head is on his shoulder, suggesting, says Dr. Dunkell, she is the more dependent and compliant partner: "By looking at the world from the same perspective as his, she achieves a strengthening sense of comradeship and protection."

Couples favor this position, which speaks of a strong commitment, early in marriage. "There's a high level of trust here," says Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D., a psychologist and marital therapist in Baltimore. "You're like a turtle on its back, exposing yourself, open to all kinds of touching." If you're not comfortable sleeping faceup, but want the coziness of such proximity, try the Reverse Shingle: Lie facedown, with your body overlapping your husband's. Not only might you sleep better, but you'll be delivering a sweet message: "Psychologically, this represents an attempt to focus total attention on your partner, even in sleep," says Dr. Dunkell.

The Sweetheart's Cradle
This is a more fused version of Shingles, because you're actually being held rather than just supported by an available shoulder. Consequently, this position makes you feel like the recipient of a generous and loving gift, especially if you're going through a time of crisis or special need. "You're literally being brought in under the wing," says Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D., a psychologist and marital therapist in Baltimore. "It's a very nurturing position."

"When I was going through treatments for breast cancer, my husband held me in his arms as we drifted off to sleep," a 35-year-old woman remembers. "Even though we shifted into other positions during the night, we would return to cradling in the early morning hours. I'll always remember how protected and safe I felt."

But there's no reason you must wait for a crisis to try this position. Nor must your husband always do the cradling. Wrapping him in your arms while you talk in bed at night is an intimate way to reconnect after a stressful day. It's also a great position to fall asleep in while watching TV — no matter who has the clicker.

Loosely Tethered
When love is new, partners will often sacrifice the pleasure of their preferred sleep positions to the rewarding intimacy of couple sleep. Five or so years into marriage, many couples feel secure enough to allow a bit more space — and comfort — into their bed. Often, they'll sleep tethered, like spoons but with distance between them. The emotional current is sustained by a touching hand, knee, or foot.

"This can be a way of balancing the need for space and the need for closeness," says Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D., a psychologist and marital therapist in Baltimore. "It also diminishes the pressure for sex. It's an affectionate, not sexual, position." Of course, you can get closer whenever you like.


The Leg Hug
Some couples aren't comfortable establishing physical contact directly, and need to go about it as if it were almost by chance — your toes or feet "accidentally" touch, or your leg is casually thrown over his. Although such casual contact could imply that you or your husband are ambivalent about expressing affection, or intentionally withholding it — maybe after a fight — it may also speak of healthy camaraderie. To Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D., a psychologist and marital therapist in Baltimore, hooked legs suggest familiarity, comfort, and a daring quality as well, almost like a secret code.

After all, you have to have a pretty strong foundation to assume such physical proprietorship even when you're fighting.


T
he Pursuit

Sleep positions can reflect passing tensions and discord in a marriage. For example, after a disagreement, your husband may suddenly turn his back and retreat to the far side of the bed in what Samuel Dunkell, M.D., author of Good-bye Insomnia, Hello Sleep, who has been analyzing the body language of sleep for more than 25 years, calls a freeze maneuver. If you then pursue and push up against him in your sleep, that's called Illegal Spooning.

Sometimes, though, the message intended by the person pulling away isn't clear. As Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D., a psychologist and marital therapist in Baltimore, explains: "The partner who distances may actually want to be pursued. His or her distancing becomes an invitation: Will you take the initiative to come closer? Or maybe the partner feels tired of always being the one who initiates the hugs and is thinking, If I snuggle up next to you and you accept it, it's not the same as you coming after me. In this situation, rather than Illegal Spooning, it's a test, a dance of the spoons."

Resist the temptation to treat your sleep styles like a pass-fail exam. Learn how to read your mate's body language as well as your own, but don't jump to conclusions. Sleep positions are a conversation starter, not an instant horoscope.

The Cliff-Hanger
When your husband suddenly retreats to the far side of the bed without waiting to see if you give chase, it's tempting to diagnose rejection in that stony back. Should you? Experts stress there is no "good" or "right" sleep position in marriage. "Although any deviation from the usual could indicate a problem, most of marriage is about partners working with each other's vulnerabilities," says Elizabeth Flynn Campbell, a New York psychotherapist who specializes in relationship issues. In other words, rather than worry or steam, try to see what's behind the sudden withdrawal. Anger? Grief? Anxiety? If you know he's going through a trying time, give the man the space — you'd want the same if you were sad, or stressed, and simply needed to regroup. In time, he'll roll back toward you.

And consider this: Maybe he's finally comfortable enough to admit he'd rather get a good night's sleep away from you than cuddle up together, listening to you snore or grind your teeth. If the distance leaves you lonely, maybe you can suggest that you at least start the night together. If you still sense distance, it may be time to have a heart-to-heart to find out what's really going on.

The Crab
Are you or your husband sleeping in a really peculiar position, maybe sliding halfway off the bed (as if to escape from each other) or ending up head-to-toe (as if you're traveling in different directions)? Pay attention: You or he may be acting out an unacknowledged need to pull away from each other, from the marriage. If you suspect that's the case, a marriage counselor may help you sort out what's going on beneath the surface of your relationship.

But unless there are other signs of discontent, don't assume that a weird new position is a nuclear strike. "Unless there appears to be a power struggle being waged during the night and the day, don't overinterpret," says Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D., a psychologist and marital therapist in Baltimore. "When you sit in a chair or on the sofa, you don't always sit in the same way. Sometimes when we're hurting we want closeness and sometimes we want space." And sometimes we're just very creative in bed.


Compiled from the email of:


Bro. Roberto Rosales
Philippine Coconut Authority
Iligan City
Email: rosales_roberto@lycos.com
Website: http://pca.da.gov.ph