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Technology is wonderful – just be careful how you use it

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Living (and loving) Life

“I am a great enthusiast and early adopter of technology, but sometimes I wonder whether the inexorable integration of technology in our lives could diminish some of our quintessential human capacities, such as compassion and cooperation.“
        —-Klaus Schwab

I must say that I agree with Mr. Schwab on this point.

Technology has greatly improved the lives of us humans over the years. There is no doubt whatsoever about that.

But unfortunately it has had a negative effect on many of us as well.  [Read more…]

Video: How many of these things from the 70s can you remember?

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Living (and loving) Life

If you’re old enough to remember what life was like in the 1970s you probably have fond memories of several things that were all the rage then, but have since been relegated to the dustbin of history.

For me, bikes with banana seats, guys with long hair and huge-collared leisure suits come to mind.

How about you? Is there something in particular that you remember well from that long-lost decade?  [Read more…]

Be the light that helps others see

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“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.“
 -–Roy T. Bennett

As you probably know, each and every one of us must occasionally go through a dark valley as we make our own individual journeys through life.

Can you remember a time when someone either said something or did something that brightened one of your darkest days?

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Video: “Best Buds”

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I’ve always been intrigued by stories of creatures that are normally natural enemies becoming best friends and playing together as if they are family.

Today I’m going to share with you one such story…

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The awesome value of time

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Living (and loving) Life

“Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once.“
     -–Lillian Dickson

In case you haven’t noticed, we all have our own likes and dislikes.

For example, my dad loved to fish, and he spent a large percentage of his time on earth sitting on the banks of nearby rivers and ponds doing just that.

But me? Well, I’d rather do just about anything besides sit and keep watch on a fishing line, hoping to get “a bite”.

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