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Why Not Make A Peaceful Retreat Within Your Home - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
One of the most uplifting material things we can do for ourselves and our families, is to make our home feel comfortable, and reflective of the things we love and care about. We can spend thousands of dollars and buy out some of the local stores, or we can use our heads, and reinvent the rooms... ( added 1 year 92 days ago.)

Too Absorbed On The Inside - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
I never have known quite for sure, if there are those who think, and therefore, act, correctly all the time, and then, those who don't. I have been the latter much of my life, by the way. I had a combination of biology and being in a very rocky, intense relationship with my father. Blame takes... ( added 1 year 118 days ago.)

Do You Get Enough Positive Energy - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
There are so many ways we can get positive energy absorbed into our being. Stepping outside opens up a whole new atmosphere, smell, and feel. I think nature is the soother of all souls. All the worries that have I been bringing with me, have drained me and dragged me down. Inspiration is the best... ( added 276 days 11 hours ago.)

One’s Spirit Is Personal - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
When feeling ill, such as with the flu, we can describe our symptoms to someone else. They can relate, and we work though it. We all suffer from one ailment or another. We deal with pain. We can commiserate about our bad hips or our deteriorating knees, or our depression. What about diseases like... ( added 318 days 10 hours ago.)

How Can Inspiration Get Us To Make A Difference - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
For me, I believe in God, a Supreme and loving light whom created mankind and is awaiting their return. I don't really care what went on before this day, just what inspires me now and lets me know there's a reason for my existence. I don't believe it's simply to procreate. In my belief system... ( added 343 days 13 hours ago.)

Where Do You Look For A Source of Energy - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
I think all of us look towards some source of energy for our inspiration. There needs to be something that pushes us to fling the covers off, and get out of bed every morning. If not for an enjoyable job, or the responsibilities of being a stay at home mom or dad, or the need to go off to school... ( added 350 days 3 hours ago.)

Has God Ever Asked for Your Permission? - Avis Ward⁽⁴⁰⁾
I've stopped trying to figure it out and just accept God's will. He knows me far better than I know myself. If I were to work for someone else, I'd be what I've learned as a second shift employee. My nights have become days. Second shift is the 11PM-7AM shift. It's 4:17AM and I'm wide awake! ... ( added 1 year 6 days ago.)

Sometimes, It’s Just You And Me, God - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
There is almost nothing compared to a good friend we can confide in and bounce off ideas. They always seem to know the right things to say. Our mood can be lifted and some pressure released. Our anger calms down and we may even become more understanding of the opposing side. Friends are... ( added 1 year 26 days ago.)

Is The Burden On Us - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
Faith can be proven is so many ways, but usually, not until the crisis or problem is over. While we are in the midst of something, we may believe with all our heart, mind, and soul that something good is going to happen. We weigh out all our reasons; we've been good; we've helped others; we... ( added 1 year 67 days ago.)

Inspiration And Hope, The Two Main Ingredients - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
There are times when life's problems and relationships dim our spirit and cloud our minds. We may feel like spending all of our time wrapped up in our soft cotton sheets and down comforters. Nothing seems to get us moving. Watching tv and drifting off to sleep now and then is sometimes all we can... ( added 1 year 75 days ago.)

Don't Ever Give Up - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
I awakened from a sound sleep at one a.m. I was in my twenties, and was on a sick leave from my job at the post office. I had been having problems with my eyes hurting, and was staying in my old room at my parent's home. My mom was a nurse, and wanted to keep an " eye " on me. I had been going to... ( added 1 year 120 days ago.)

Accept The Experiences Of Life As Learning Tools - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
Everything happens for a reason. I don't believe anyone actually likes hearing these words when they are going through a difficult period in their lives. I know I never liked it, nor did my kids when I passed it on to them. They didn't want to know that they might become more careful drivers... ( added 1 year 121 days ago.)

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
When I look at the picture of Christ in the garden of Gethsemane, I can't help but wonder just what Christ was saying to His Father. "Why me?" was probably the first question! Was He as confused as I am about this World, and some of those who live on it? Did He wonder why people acted the way... ( added 1 year 35 days ago.)