Thinks I find along the way
Factors in the lying process. I see no mention of accountability which I think would go in the ‘decrease’ category. Interesting that ‘probability of being caught’ is a neutral — probably because ‘ability to rationalize’ is so strong. DataViz via Photo.
Ahhh, the writing I could do here! Cabin Porn via Marsfjället Nature Reserve, Lappland, Sweden. Submitted by….
Ponder this:
Do Democrats and Republicans want the same thing? Seemingly not, right? According to a new recent study though, they may. That’s right, even though Democrats and Republicans may not always agree on taxes, they do appear to want the same things, regardless of their political identity.
Researchers asked individuals to read a fictitious news article on an “Umbrella Aid Plan”, i.e., a generous welfare plan, and a “Comprehensive Assistance Plan”, i.e., a stringent welfare plan, and indicate which they preferred. The plans were presented as proposed by Democrats in some conditions, and were presented as proposed by Republicans in other conditions.
Among the researchers’ findings was a very intriguing pattern. Although participants reported that they were not aware their judgments of the plans were influenced by the political party proposing the plans, participants were in fact influenced by such.
How so? Well, participants preferred the generous welfare plan when the fictitious news story indicated it was proposed by politicians from their preferred party.” Get more here: Do Democrats and Republicans Want the Same Thing? | Psychology Today.
What do you think? Me? I got my start in blogging social media in the political space. 4 years ago, I shut down one of the most successful political blogs in Wisconsin because it wasn’t good for my heart. It fed my need to be ‘right’ and took me to places that weren’t good for me so I walked away from it all…
Don’t get me wrong; I think there are some individuals that have made a great contribution through the political process but in the end, it seems like much ado over nothing if people “basically want the same things, regardless of their political identity”. I’ve since stopped talking about politics — too divisive — and morphed to my current focus of sharing what I’m learning along the road to recovery in hopes that fellow travelers will find strength for the journey…
If you thought primping a Hollywood starlet for a photo shoot required patience, try gussying up a slab of beef. McDonald’s employs the bun beautification services of a food stylist to prep its hamburgers for the harsh lights of a photographer’s camera.
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Good stuff! Thanks for contributing…
BrainyQuote via Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. – Dalai Lama.
I like this Lisa, thanks for contributing to my blog… :-D
Affirmations have been mocked and misunderstood by many through the years. My own husband enjoys creating what he calls “Slam-firmations” and teases me with them. Interestingly enough, he has his own positive affirmation posted in his bathroom and on his computer monitor! I challenge you to avoid overlooking the power of a positive affirmation to shift your thoughts and beliefs. Here is how you can create powerful, belief-shifting affirmations:
1. Start your affirmation with the words “I am”. “I AM” is a name for God, and you are claiming Divine power and intervention when you start your affirmation this way. You can also start affirmations with words like “I know”, “I have”, “I love”.
2. Write your affirmation in the positive. If you focus on a statement like “I am not angry with my abuser anymore”, your focus is on the negative (in this case the abuser). Instead write a statement like “I have forgiven those…
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A second shot of Melody Beattie for today! The Universe must think I need it:
Intimacy is that warm gift of feeling connected to others and enjoying our connection to them.
As we grow in recovery, we find that gift in many, sometimes surprising places. We may discover we’ve developed intimate relationships with people at work, with friends, with people in our support groups — sometimes with family members. Many of us are discovering intimacy in a special love relationship.
Intimacy is not sex, although sex can be intimate. Intimacy means mutually honest, warm, caring, safe relationships relationships where the other person can be who he or she is and we can be who we are — and both people are valued.
Sometimes there are conflicts. Conflict is inevitable. Sometimes there are troublesome feelings to work through. Sometimes the boundaries or parameters of relationships change. But there is a bond — one of love and trust.
There are many blocks to intimacy and intimate relationships. Addictions and abuse block intimacy. Unresolved family of origin issues prevent intimacy. Controlling blocks intimacy. Off balance relationships, where there is too great a discrepancy in power, prevent intimacy. Caretaking can block intimacy. Nagging, withdrawing, and shutting down can hurt intimacy.
So can a simple behavior like gossip — for example, gossiping about another for motives of diminishing him or her in order to build up ourselves or to judge the person. To discuss another person’s issues, shortcomings, or failures with someone else will have a predictable negative impact on the relationship.
We deserve to enjoy intimacy in as many of our relationships as possible. We deserve relationships that have not been sabotaged.
That does not mean we walk around with our heads in the clouds; it means we strive to keep our motives clean when it comes to discussing other people.
If we have a serious issue with someone, the best way to resolve it is to bring the issue to that person.
Direct, clean conversation clears the air and paves the way for intimacy, for good feelings about ourselves and our relationships with others.
Today, God, help me let go of my fear of intimacy. Help me strive to keep my communications with others clean and free from malicious gossip. Help me work toward intimacy in my relationships. Help me deal as directly as possible with my feelings.” via June 17: Gossip.
We have a different concept of hot in Algoma!
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Get the answer here: 4 Reasons You Don’t Have The Body You Want.
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Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a new version of its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides just as I start gearing up to fill my gullet with watermelon, peaches, and tomatoes.
That’s right, it’s peak produce season, and — unless you eat everything 100 percent organic all the time — pesticide residue is a valid concern. What’s more, not all conventionally grown fruits and vegetables pose the same risk. The EWG site ranks 45 foods and pulls out the best and worst on the list. “The Dirty Dozen” are the foods most likely to be coated with pesticide residue (peaches happen to be No. 4 on the list, while apples have earned the No. 1 spot for several years running). “The Clean 15” are the foods (including onions, corn, and avocados) that are safest for consumers.” Get more here: Shopper’s delight: Here’s what to buy organic | Grist.
Are you a relationship martyr? Consider this:
Many of us have gone so numb and discounted our feelings so completely that we have gotten out of touch with our needs in relationships.
We can learn to distinguish whose company we enjoy, whether we’re talking about friends, business acquaintances, dates, or spouses. We all need to interact with people we might prefer to avoid, but we don’t have to force ourselves through long-term or intimate relationships with these people.
We are free to choose friends, dates, and spouses. We are free to choose how much time we spend with those people we can’t always choose to be around, such as relatives. This is our life. This is it. We can decide how we want to spend our days and hours. We’re not enslaved. We’re not trapped. And not one of us is without options. We may not see our options clearly. Although we may have to struggle through shame and learn to own our power, we can learn to spend our valuable hours and days with the people we enjoy and choose to be with.
God, help me value my time and life. Help me place value on how I feel being around certain people. Guide me as I learn to develop healthy, intimate, sharing relationships with people. Help me give myself the freedom to experiment, explore, and learn who I am and who I can be in my relationships.
Source: Daily Meditation ~ Relationship Martyrs – Miracles In Progress Codependents Anonymous Group
“When you judge another, you do not define them. You define yourself.” ~Wayne Dwyer. Get more here: When Friends Fear We May Judge Them | Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting Go, Letting Happiness In.
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