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The new eBook is called, The Top 25 Ways to Survive in a Troubled World. It is very timely and gives you and me ideas on how to cope on a not so friendly world!

When you click and download, you are also automaticly entered in a drawing for top selling books with the author’s autogrpah and personal notes in them.

The one that is in the drawing now is, Three Cups of Tea, by David Relin. It is the story about Greg Mortenson, the man who is trying to build schools in Afghanistan, and Pakistan. It shares all the trials he went through building them since the Taliban controls these two countries, and does not want schools that do not teach their propoganda.

The dealine for this particular drawing is July 13th. The drawing will be held that evening.

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What follows are some great ideas from a website I came across. It was written by Holly Lebowitz Rossi and Valerie Reiss. Good thoughts on how to survive in in our world today:

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What better way to celebrate life than with a fun acrostic!  Check it out, and add your own in the comments area below.  How do you live life? Let me know!!

 
Find – re-discover and honor your creative spark.

Reach – expand beyond past versions of yourself.

Exhale - make room for your life force.

Share – connect with kindred others on the journey.

Hug – embrace your guides, friends, and teachers.
Laugh – open to the great giggle of life.

Invent - find beauty in everyday obects.

Vibrate – harmonize your body, brain, and spirit.

Indulge – taste something sweet every day.

Nurture – discover your life’s motto.

Groove – tune in to the rhythm of love and the music of life.

Before I talk about the sadness in Iran, I want to tell you about a new goody that is being offered to you.

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The Never Ending Story was one of my favorite movies. Good beginning, drama in the middle, and a happy ending.

There doesn’t seem to be a happy ending in Iran. It is in the drama stage and may go on forever.

The latest is that Iran has double digit inflation; double digit unemployment, and importing more gas than it is making oil in a rich oil area.

What effect do you think this has on the people of Iran? They live in an area where everyone should be well taken care and have full employment with all the jobs the oil could create. This is not happening. Many people are living in deep poverty. Many do not have a decent home to live in. Diseases are taking their toll on the children.

Imagine if you lived there what would be going through your mind? Would you be happy? Would you think the world is a good place to live? I think not.

So, should you and I be thankful for what little comforts we have? Absolutely!

We that have freedoms given to us just by being born in the right places should be very happy and content. BUT! That just isn’t happening.

There are people that are fighting anxiety, fear, stress, low self image, and depression. It sounds like the people of Iran, but it is world wide. The economy has raised its ugly head and pulled people down like a huge magnate. Many do not know where their next meal is coming from; where their next house payment is coming from, and where they can find help for their sick children when they have lost their health insurance.

What can you and I do about this? Are we doomed? Is there no light at the end of the tunnel?

Yes there is, if we buckle up and get ready for the rough ride that will eventually lead us back to the comfort we all knew so well at one time.

I have a few suggestions to help us on the ride:

• Struggling has it good points. The knowledge you learn is invaluable. The bruises of defeat, lost jobs, broken hearts, missing friends, and failures, help mold your life. You can look back and see the changes they caused in your life. They can be stepping stones to the maturity level you need to survive in this not so kind world.
• 99.5% of the things we worry about never happen. Always think of this when something serious jumps up at you. It probably will never happen, and you will be fine.
• The inner strength you have can be combined with others that want to help you. Use them to help you handle the battle, and you will find a new closeness develops.
• Decide that no matter what happens do not let the situation overcome you. Never give up!! Never ever give up!!
• Write your hurts in the sand, and your happiness in never give up,cement. Your hurts will be gone, and the future is still there.
•  Always look at the glass as half full instead of half empty. So many people are so pessimistic. The sky is falling attitude will cause a tremendous amount of stress.
• One more… This may seem a little childish, but write down all the things you are grateful for. I am grateful for my six grandchildren. I am grateful for the many friends I have met. I am grateful for a full tank of gas!!! Now you stat writing.

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Before I talk about The  sadness in Iran, I want to tell you about a new goody that is being offered to you.

You now will get a free eBook just for subscribing to a free newsletter on the author site.

Remember you also have a chance to win a free top selling book in a drawing called, Three Cups of Tea. It has been #1 on the best selling list for 150 weeks straight! That is not a miss print! This book is an inspirational account of one man’s quest to provide education for the girls of Afghanistan, and Pakistan, when the Taliban was in control. This books is even autographed.

Just subscribe and you not only get a free eBook, but you have a chance for a free top selling book with an autograph in it.

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I know everyone and his brother have been following the horrible happenings in Iran. This is something that is hard to watch. I saw a video of a young man dying because he happened to be in the line of fire. He was shot through the heart, and died.

As a writer, this kind of reporting is very hard to write. This is not fiction. This is happening as I type this. People are dying, because they want change.

Maybe we should look deeper. Why are the people rioting? Why did they have to give up their lives? What does this mean?

It means that years of oppression, has boiled over. The people have been living with fear, stress, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, for years and years. There hasn’t been a peaceful feeling in their country for decades.

They see this uprising as a chance to break free. This is a chance to put all the disappointments behind them. It is a time when they can feel they are doing something instead of hiding for fear of punishment.

This can be a history making event. It could be that the people take care of their own problems without seeking help from other countries. Yes it could be history. But whose history is it? Gods or mans?

Well, let’s look at the word history, and break it down like this: His…story! It is God’s story!! He knows the outcome. He knows what the future has for the people there. What could that be? Can the people overcome, and find a new government? Can the government get control back, and nothing changes?

I have said this earlier. It is very difficult for me to write this. I am used to a beginning, a middle and an end to every story. That is not happening here. We do not know the outcome yet.

Let’s concentrate back to ourselves now. How are you holding up through this turmoil? Are you strong, and staying in control? I know of some people that are letting the situation in Iran get them down and depressed. They say, “This is just another sign of the end times. How can we be upbeat about that?”

You can be upbeat if you have turned your heart over to God. If you have, you can turn all your fears over to Him. You have peace no matter what the circumstances are. Cling to that!! Know that God loves those who love Him. He protects the sparrows, and how much more important you are.

What is happening in Iran is sad. It is costing lives. It is causing pain for the people. We can only help out by praying God’s intervention.

You need to be strong. You need to depend on God to see you through any storm that comes your way. The people of Iran should turn to Him too.

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The husband had just went through a verbal battle with his wife. He was very angry. He stormed out of the bedroom, and went to the den. He could only hear the stinging words in his ears.

He was told he was lazy, stubborn, and down right unlovable. That hurt deep into his inner soul.

He sat down to the computer, not knowing why or what to do. Then he remembered his friend told him about a site that had some hot scenes on it. He took out the paper with the URL on it and type it in the browser.

Immediately a screen popped up with sizzling pictures on it. It told him to see more he had to join. He got out his VISA and signed up.

His life changed that day. He was hooked! He couldn’t stop going to that computer everynight after his wife went to bed. He found satisfaction there. He could see love going on. He could see two people engaging in what he wished he could. So he watched it every night to satisfy his desires.

This is going on all over the world. Men AND women go to the computer or the Adult Book stote to find their pleasure.

If you happen to be one of those, I understand your frustration. I have “flirted,” with images on my computer too. I was able to quickly overcome them, but I felt the thrill. I felt the surge in my blood. I felt the desires starting to take over.

What can we do? Is there things to conquer the urges. I have five ways I use to help me through these temptations. These are for men:

1. When you look at the ads in the paper on Sunday, start at the back of each store ad. The women’s clothing is in the front.
2. If you are walking along and see an attractive woman coming you way, think of a buzz word to get your mind to look away quickly. I say Lord! That tells me I should be aware that the Lord is watching me.
3. If you are driving and see a hot jogger coming your way, look straight ahead, and NO cheating looking in the rear view mirror.
4. If you feel uncomfortable when you are talking to an attractive lady at a lunch counter, move to a table. Just kindly excuse yourself and WALK away. Joesph had to run away when the king’s wife tried to seduce him.
5. Pray!! Always remember God will not allow you to go through a trial that is too hard for you to handle…IF YOU ASK FOR HELP!!! Talk to God pronto if you feel urges staring to take over.

OK! I agree individually each of these don’t seem like much, but if you stick to each one of them without fail, I think you will see a difference.

Another thing…once you have tasted the thrill and satisfaction of lust, you are a lifer. It is just like alcoholics Once they are alcoholics they are forever.

This sounds pretty hopeless, but you can do it if you stick to the five ideas, pray and read the Bible.

You can also join other men who are going through the same things. Check with your church to see if there are any groups that meet. Look in the paper to see if there are any local groups in your town that meet.

In closing The most important thing to remember is that your spouse is NOT your enemy. You may have arguments with her, or she may say somethings that hurt, but I am sure you have done the same thing. Your wife was someone you loved enough to marry. She is still that same person. The glow does seem to fade somewhat after a few years of marriage, but it is up to you to light the fire again. Don’t wait for your wife to do it. Show her you still love her. Do something special, and You will be amazed how things change. It is called, brain washing.

Above all, don’t give up! Don’t ever give up!!. Stay Strong, and keep the armor of God on.

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