His Favor Last A Lifetime

 

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An Immovable Foundation

 

 

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Listen and Love

  

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Romans 15:2

“Each of us should please our neighbors  for their good, to build them up.”

“You cannot Love People without Listening to Them.”

Love begins with listening 

Every act of love is rooted in the simple yet profound choice to pay attention. When you truly listen, you signal to someone that their thoughts, feelings, and stories matter. This attentive presence forms the bedrock of trust, intimacy, and genuine connection.

Why Listening is Non-Negotiable?

Presence: Giving undivided focus shows you value the other person’s time and being.

Empathy: Through empathy you step into another’s world, feeling alongside them.

Understanding: Words carry layers — listening uncovers emotions, needs, and unspoken truths.

Validation: Reflecting back what you hear affirms that their inner life is real and reflected.

The Cost of Being Unheard

When people aren’t listening,  they drift toward isolation, walls go up, defensiveness takes hold,  and love withers under the weight of misunderstanding. Overtime, repeated neglect of listening breeds resentment more poisonous than any harsh word.

Cultivating Deep Listening

✅ Silence Your Inner Narrator Pause judgments and solutions. Let curiosity, not critique lead.

✅ Ask Open-Ended Questions Invite stories, feelings, and reflections rather than yes— no answers.

✅ Mirror and Paraphrase Repeat back key points to confirm accuracy and show your tracking.

✅ Embrace Pause Allow comfortable silences — they give space for deeper truths to emerge.

✅ Notice Nonverbal Cues Eye contact , posture shifts, and tone all reveal what words alone cannot.

Beyond The Conversation

Listening isn’t just about gathering information — it’s a silent pact of mutual openness.  When you listen without agenda, you invite the other person to lower their shields. In turn, that vulnerability enriches your bond in ways no grand gesture ever could. 

Strong and Resilient

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Lake and Mountain View

"Success is like climbing a mountain, 

you have to work as a team, 

face obstacles and bad weather, 

but no matter what, 

we always reach the top."

Martin Paquette

"The higher the mountain, 

the deeper the valley"

Alsatian proverb

"Between the shores of the oceans 

and the summit of the highest mountain

is a secret road that you must travel

before you become one with the sons 

of the Earth."

Khalil Gibran

"When you have walked for two hours 

on a mountain, you are smarter."

Coline Serreau

The will allows to climb on the summits;

 without will, one remains at the foot 

of the mountain."

Chinese Proverb

"Culture is the source of all creativity.

That of geography and the history of

mountaineering makes us look at the

Alpine arc as an evidence, a beauty, 

a line to follow. A line, not the line! 

Like a line in a face."

Patrick Bérhault

• "Every lake belongs to the quietness

• desired by the swans."

• – Munia Khan

• "The still waters of a lake reflect

• the beauty around it.

• When the mind is still,

• the beauty of the Self is seen

• reflected in it."

• – B.K.S Iyengar

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• "Find a calm lake and wait for

• the twilight in silence!

• There, Existence will visit you with

• all its magnificence!

• The Existence of the Existence can best

• be felt in the presence of dimness

• and in the absence of crowds and noises!"

• – Mehmet Murat ildan

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The Psychology of Color in Fashion: How to Use It to Your Advantage

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to attend a workshop called "Color Me Beautiful" with a group of people my age. The workshop was an excellent chance to learn which colors complemented our skin tones and helped us enhance our style.

The workshop was to empower us to explore our fashion sense and style by understanding which colors suited us best. We learned that some colors, like blue, pink, white, black, green, maroon, and red, could enhance our natural features and bring out our best selves. However, colors like brown could emphasize an individual's eye bags and may not be suitable for everyone.

Overall, the "Color Me Beautiful" workshop was a constructive and meaningful experience that helped us learn more about ourselves and discover which colors suited our skin tones best.

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The Beautiful World-Class Gardens in North Georgia --- Gibbs Gardens

Gibbs Gardens is, above and beyond, a place to unwind, relax with your friends and family, colleagues, and peers, or be by yourself will do too.  You can see different flowers and plants in the Four Seasons. The ambiance is inviting. They have a shop where you can buy souvenirs if you want. They have a food center if you want to avoid bringing food. But it's also okay if you have food to cut some costs or wish to provide for yourself. 

It's better to wear comfortable shoes because there is plenty of walking in the area. You can buy tickets online, or you can also purchase them if you arrive there. For more information and the ticket's price, visit their website @ https://www.gibbsgardens.com

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The Inseparable

 

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Learn to Refrain

 

Revealing Its Natural Beauty

 

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Faith and Hope

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Insightful Words

 

Something To Ponder In Life

"Be kind, for everyone is fighting a hard battle.  
And if you really want to see what people are,  
all you have to do is look." - Auggie Pullman, Wonder Book -

"Your Deeds Are Your Monuments"

"It's not enough to be friendly. 
You have to be a friend."

"Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. 
These are the qualities that define us human beings, 
and propel us, on occasion, to greatness."

----- R. J. Palacio, Wonder Book -- Author ----

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The Possibilities Are Limitless

 

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Spring Brings New Growth

 

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Hearts Beating into the Streams of Water

 

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Just Keep The Ball Rollin'

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The Rise of Plant Enthusiasts during the Pandemic

 

        The pandemic caused many disruptions in peoples' lives - closed businesses, canceled trips, lockdown, and many more. Yet, people are anxious to move on with their lives. As for today, let us set aside the negative impact of the pandemic on people. Instead, we will take a quick look at some of the positive outcomes.

      

          One of the effects of quarantine was that it brought families closer. Before the pandemic, it was hard to gather families together because of the busy schedule at work or school. However, when the door of a busy life closed, the window for rekindling family relationships opened. Another impact of lockdowns is that people focused on new hobbies. In the Philippines, along with the rise of virus cases, is the upsurge of what we call "Plantitos or Plantitas." These are people who love to collect and nurture plants.

        

          Having plants at home is said to be good for our mental health. It is undeniably relaxing to see different kinds of plants in and around our homes. Plants can also help keep the temperature balanced. Taking care of plants is also helpful in reducing anxiety. Most of us are anxious about our current situation as to what is going on with the world. 

          But when we are busy with plants, it becomes a great way to keep our sanity. Those who were jobless found themselves preoccupied with growing flowers, which seems suitable for their mental health. It gives them a sense of fulfillment once they see the flowers they planted in full bloom. In addition to this, being a Plantito and Plantita made them broaden their circle and gain new connections. Since a growing number of Filipinos find this hobby interesting, it became more relatable among communities. Some even found new friends by sharing their experiences in growing their plants. At the same time, others could use their new skills for "bartering" and as a source of income. Filipinos who have a lot of rare plants seem to have the highest gross income and have one of the most saleable products in the market.

 

        Plant enthusiasts make the world more pleasant despite the circumstances in which we have now. Growing plants has proven to effectively free us from the anxiety that this pandemic has caused.

Contributor/Article by: JC 

Edited by: NjA 
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The Spring Has Sprung

Be_On_Board! ☔🌈🌞

Pool 
Beach 
Cruise
Boating
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Fireflies
Butterflies
Baby Animals
Easter Egg Hunt
Resurrection Celebration  
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Camping
Barbecue
Lake Picnic in the Park
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Gardening
Green Grass
Lawn Mower
Four Wheeler

Pretty Flowers, Trees and Leaves  

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Museum
Theme Parks
Amusement Parks  

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Open Windows
Cold Ice Cream
Warm Sunshine
Rain Drops and Raincoats  

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Evening Walks
Motorcycle Ride
Mountain Hiking

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Water Falls
Sky Diving and Zip Line

River Rafting, Kayaking and Tubing

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Precious Moments

You Can Make New Memories.
Good Memories Can Save Your Life!  - THE PUNISHER movie -

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