http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:04:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am not referring to physical eyesight per se, but, rather the ability and foresight for us to think more about the needs of others, and less about our own needs. Albert Schweitzer said it well, “Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2008/04/29/it-is-a-matter-of-sight/ The following humorous message is heartfelt as I trust that you will have a peaceful and prosperous 2008. I invite you to read my newsletter which will be posted on January 10th. In it you will find tips and strategies on how you can journey toward “stress free “ living.   2008 ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2008/01/06/21/ Am I entitled in this life to be happy all the time? Am I entitled to have others treat me kindly? Am I entitled to meet and live with my “soul mate”? The answer is an unequivocal, No! Yes, there are times when we may feel this way, but if we look at life ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2007/12/21/am-i-entitled/ A friend recently told me of an incident that he observed in a fast food restaurant a few weeks ago. It was a cold day and the line-up inside for service was long. As some were eating at the booths and others were coming and going, a rather scruffy, somewhat ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2007/12/10/reach-out/ Both teams were actually “underdogs” (second place in their conferences). Both overcame this handicap by beating the first place teams. Saskatchewan has not won the cup since 1989; Winnipeg since 1990. Both are from the prairies. Be prepared for a good old-fashioned, charged atmosphere across the country and a rock-em-sock-em game in Toronto. Let’s take a ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2007/11/23/grey-cup-contenders-2007-%e2%80%93-the-underdogs/ On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we all pause and remember the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and democracy during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, during peacekeeping missions, and still are ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2007/11/09/remembrance-day/ I don’t know if any of you are old enough to remember when Halloween was more fun than it is today? Years ago we lived in a small town, and because we did not have a large mall or other amenities that our young people feel they cannot live without ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2007/11/05/halloween-more-fun-today-than-long-ago/ Lost among the vegetables at the local grocery store, there stood before me an older woman with the most beautiful head of hair—hair that fell down her cheek and almost covered one eye. What mostly caught my attention was the beautiful, full head of hair on a rather elderly woman. ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2007/10/23/have-you-ever/ Our Canadian Thanksgiving Day has come to a close with many of us having had the privilege of sharing it with family and friends.  Is it just a time to have turkey, ham, yams and pumpkin pie? What about the day after thanksgiving, and every day thereafter? Do we think ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2007/10/09/let-us-be-thankful/ I don’t know how it is in your part of the world, but where I live, summer is over and fall is here. This means that it is time to dig up the spent flowers, harvest the garden produce, and let the earth rest until next spring. The season of ... http://possibilitiesnetwork.com/blog/2007/10/01/seasons-of-life/