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Power of the Psyche

Tom — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:22:39 GMT

Reader’s Digest, Feb. 1993) a scientific study emphasizing that most bodily illnesses are results of psychological disorders. According to this fact, man causes himself bodily illnesses if he does not care for his psychological health. The study adds, ‘For example, cancer & tuberculosis attack complaining & desperate persons. Peptic ulcer attacks persons who pant for high positions. Arthritis & chronic inflammations are the shares of rigorous persons whose hearts are full of hatred against others & who do not pardon or forgive others. Headache attacks those who keep their anger inside them. Psychological disorders, like anger, fear, & distress, exhaust precious powers of the mind & the body & then psychological fatigue, pains, & illnesses come instead.’ The study adds, ‘Self-confidence & not letting fear & being upset overcome oneself make man carry out his daily activities in a way that delights his heart & comforts his mind. With comfort & hearty relief, man’s body enjoys safety & healthiness. In fact, even a broken bone recovers earlier if one’s mind is peaceful & his heart is calm & satisfied. The author of this scientific study says, ‘Man, for the sake of his bodily health, must free himself from the complex of failure & defeat. If he imprisons himself in this complex or he fails to free himself from it, he will face problems, pains, & illnesses such as asthma, headache, & nasal sinuses inflammation.’

Perspective

Tom — Mon, 21 May 2007 15:15:49 GMT

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked. "Oh yeah," said the son. "So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them." The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are." Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have. Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends! "Life is too short and friends are too few."

HELP ...STOP the Hatred

Tom — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:12:18 GMT

ALL - Sorry, but I did the research and this is being sponsored by the AFA. It's really disgusting... Here's another chance to tip the scales of this VERY HOMOPHOBIC group's own survey. The AFA (American Family Association) is expecting an overwhelming majority of respondents to say that they would be 'less likely' to do business with a company if they knew it supported the "homosexual agenda" - whatever that is. So far, they are getting the results they seek. Of course, they are only sending it where they will get the expected results. Let's change the outcome by completing the 1-question survey and sending it to everyone we know who is tired of this archaic and hateful way of thinking. Follow the link below to take action on this important issue. Go to and pass it on PLEASE TAKE THE 1 MINUTE THIS WILL TAKE TO FILL OUT AND PASS ON....THANK YOU Follow the link below to take action on this important issue. Go to http://www.afa.net/petitions/businesses/businesses.asp. You may have to copy/paste this address and delete the last '/business.asp' .....I had to...otherwise it says page not found.

From a friend on My Daily OM friend's list (http://www.dailyom.com/users/000/125/000125221.html)

Tom — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:21:16 GMT

From: Rose Sent: 2007/04/15 08:42 AM Subject: Good morning, I hope this finds you well and happy. I would like to ask you to help me on a project I just started. I have asked all my friends to pray for peace at 9:00 pm every full moon. I feel the masses of prayer will move mountains. Please pass this on to all your friends that you feel will do this also. Give me some feedback on this idea. Thanks Peace and love to you and yours, Rose

My Friends...

Tom — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:06:51 GMT

I've chosen my friends on my list because, for whatever reason, you reflect the kind of person I admire and choose to emulate to become a better me! Constant exchange isn't necessary for me...just know that I show you off on My friends list as a brighter star in my Universe! Thanks for being ! Peace! Tom(e)d

A GREAT TALE FOR MY CRACKPOT FRIENDS : Imperfections

Tom — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 15:33:48 GMT

--- An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only one and a half pots of water. Of course , the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do. After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream "I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your house." The old woman smiled, "Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?" "That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them." "For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house." Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding. You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them. SO, to all of my crackpot friends, have a great day and remember to smell the flowers on your side of the path!