My Blissful Break from Facebook

Exactly 24 days ago, I decided to go on a Facebook fast. I didn't do it for religious reasons, although many types of religious fasts last for 21 days. I simply needed a break. I gave myself 21 days of Facebook abstinence & deactivated my account. My fast is now over & I have given consideration to reactivating my account. But here's the thing: I just don't want to. It has been a very blissful break & I'm not ready for it to end. Here's why:

What is Love, Really?

Ah, the age-old question: What is love??? Is love real? Is it available to everyone?

Of course it's real!! And yes, everyone can find & experience it.

Love isn't just romantic, you know. It's not just a feeling.....it's a "doing". 

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Whether you apply the concept of love to a romantic relationship, or to a family member or friend, or whether you show love to your fellow man.... love is something that when applied the right way, just makes everything better.

A person doesn't have to believe in the words of the Bible if they don't want to. I'm not asking anyone to believe in God, although I would be happy to think that those reading this know that God loves them. But here's the thing: no matter what a person's beliefs are, one can't deny the wisdom in the following passage of the Bible. This passage is often referred to as "The Love Chapter", & it can be found in 1 Corinthians 13. It's a small chapter, with only 13 verses, but verses 4-7 are especially important:

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast. It is not proud.

It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered.

It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Now of course I could expound on the above Bible verses, but what more needs to be said? It already says it all. Now if we could all treat our fellow man, our friends & loved ones with this type of love, the world would indeed be a better place!

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Life Is a Picture

Life is a picture

People paint for themselves;

To put on display

Or to stick on a shelf

They may hide it from others,

Let it gather some dust,

Or they may show it off proudly,

Accepting praise if they must.

As the picture is formed

With each stroke of the brush,

One can tell if a person

Took it slowly or rushed.

I say to not stress about

Profit or gain

But appreciate life

And enjoy each new day.

Take a walk in the country

Or swim in a lake,

And trust in the Lord

From the moment you awake.

It is He who decides

How long we shall live,

So let's enjoy each new day

As we live it with Him.

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© Cari Kissel (first written as a teenager in 1978...edited 2013)

Being Cold, California Style

I am a cold woosie. I admit it. I don't like the cold. I don't like being cold. I don't like being out in the cold. I can't look at snow without feeling cold. I don't want to look at a snowy scene on a Christmas card - it's that bad....really. I don't even like to consume cold things unless I'm warm at the time I'm consuming them. I don't mind a cold ice pack on my neck when I have a headache, but I need to be warmly dressed. Me & cold weather do not mix. Heck, I'm sitting here late at night shivering, because the outside temperature is 42 degrees with 81% humidity, & it feels like the Arctic tundra inside my home! Put me in the middle of the desert on a warm day though, & I'll be fanning myself to get cool, but at least I won't be cold! Bah humbug, I guess, when it comes to cold weather & snow.