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[Carol Anne Kincaid~Paradis]

GOOD MORNING 

Today's project:
Meaningful and joyful lives are lived by adhering to one's personal value system - one's principles. Today, write your six to eight most important values on an index card, and refer to that card as you go about your life today.

I spent an hour in the bank with my dad,
as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist
myself and asked...

''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?''

''Why would I do that?'' He asked...

''Well, then you wont have to spend an hour here for
things like making a transfer.

You can even do your shopping online. Everything will
be so easy!''

I was so excited about initiating him into the world of
Net banking.

He asked ''If I do that, I wont have to step out of the
house?”

''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even groceries can
be delivered at your door now and how amazon
delivers everything!

His answer left me tongue-tied.

He said ''Since I entered this bank today, I have met
four of my friends, I have chatted awhile with the staff
who know me very well by now.

You know, I am alone...this is the company that I need.
I like to get ready and come to the bank. I have
enough time, it is the physical touch that I crave.

Two years back, I got sick. The store owner from whom
I buy fruits, came to see me and sat by my bedside
and cried.

When your Mom fell down a few days back while on
her morning walk, our local grocer saw her and
immediately got his car to rush her home as he knows
where I live.

Would I have that 'human' touch if everything became
online?

Why would I want everything delivered to me and force
me to interact with just my computer?

I like to know the person that I'm dealing with and not
just the 'seller'. It creates bonds of Relationships.

Does Amazon deliver all this as well?'''

Technology isn't life..
Spend time with people .. Not with devices.

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Believe in Yourself

 

There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren’t the way you had hoped they would be.

That’s when you have to tell yourself that things will get better. There are times when people disappoint you and let you down.

But those are the times when you must remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself.

There will be challenges to face and changes to make in your life, and it is up to you to accept them.

Constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle you will find a stronger sense of who you are.

So when the days come that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself and all you want your life to be.

Because the challenges and changes will only help you to find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.

Keep Believing in Yourself!

A NEW YEAR'S PRAYER...WISHING YOU PEACE TO BRING YOU COMFORT , COURAGE TO FACE THE DAY AHEAD AND LOVING MEMORIES TO FOREVER HOLD IN YOUR HEART AND MAY THE YEAR 2023 BE  FULL OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES  .MAY THE ANGELS SHOWER YOU WITH BLESSINGS DAILY .HUGS