temptation: THE FALSE PATH (life journey ponder)
- 02/09/24 11:18 AM
All things are possible, available & doable within the norms of reality. Mankind can wake-up one day & pursue anything of interest & in most circumstances have it for the getting & wanting of it. Being an American ups this premise even more. Saying all that, what is & is not acceptable in the pursuit of wants & needs? BATTLE of the WILLS There is your will, the other guys will & if you believe, the will of God. For mankind, we want to have a reach that exceeds our grasp but at what cost? If we become too willful, might we be
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temptation: I STAND CORRECTED (spiritual theme)
- 03/11/19 10:16 AM
What a coveted place to be i.e. to either see your error or have someone point it out to you so that you can become a better person and even be better at what you do. To have an error, oversight, mistake or blind side outed so that it may be diminished & that energy re-directed is iron sharpening iron and making the world a better place person by person... WITHOUT CORRECTION? Where would we be? What kind of world would exist? What kind of person would take shape? Ever-seen a spoiled brat? A child that is not guided, nurtured, coached and cared for
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temptation: LIES PAY OFF UNTIL THEY DONT (spiritual theme)
- 10/24/16 09:09 AM
So does stealing, cheating, and fraud plus more pay-off each and every time. It's only when you get caught that it doesn't work. Not getting caught is the challenge but here is the thing. We were never created to do such things and because of that, it takes much effort not only to do these things but also to do them well. What is standing in your way is yourself THANK GOD Built inside, without request, is something that tells and prompts you every time to not venture into these realms. It came with you when you were born into this world and it is standard
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temptation: BET YOUR LICENSE? DON'T
- 09/21/16 09:46 AM
I have seen this time and again. A owner wants to call the shots, handle everything and only needs to access the Real Estate network. They only want to pay a small fee to the agent and handle everything. This is a chance for that owner to make some money by saving money of which I totally understand. I cannot tell you how many times that belief has failed but you couldn't tell that to the ones whose minds are made up about this IT MAY WORK It may work but be advised it comes with risk on every-ones part. Agents with licenses are bound by the licensing board and
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temptation: FLY PAPER FOR EVERYONE?
- 10/01/15 12:11 AM
Today, more than ever, the taking of private information by hack or trick using fraud, suggestion or by creating a false sense of urgency is getting so creative and at first glance hard to spot. In today's quick and in a hurry world where people don't stop long enough to assess, they get caught easily and learn after the fact SCHEMERS The con games, schemes and well-thought out ways to breach your security and enter into your private world to garner your personal data are becoming so subtle that with little effort, they accomplish their tasks and hit their targets. They shotgun as well as
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temptation: ETHICS AND MORALS WORK WELL UNTIL THEY DON'T
- 11/19/14 11:09 PM
During the World Wars which were new to everyone all over this planet, you were never to cooperate with the enemy upon being captured. However, it was decided at some point that name, rank and serial number was relevant and necessary. On anything else no matter how trivial, you were told to clam up! EASIER SAID THEN DONE That was the rule and men lived by it out in the open but in secret and circumstances, another dynamic took place. They were tested on these beliefs.Torture changed all that and men broke and talked. Shamed for the conduct but also perplexed as to
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temptation: OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN Robin Williams
- 08/13/14 03:40 AM
Robin Williams died and that is not surprising. What does shock me is he took his life by hanging himself after slicing his wrists failed. That is a lot of pain to be carrying around where one has to consider a solution that ends the pain once and for all. Remember, he tried drugs, alcohol, marriages, affairs, workaholic-ism, denial, hiding, fame, fortune, power, and mastered the art of covering his tracks and disguising his feelings. He went in the wrong direction REALITY HAS THE ANSWERS The pain of life is real. When it becomes so overwhelming, persistent and distracting and when it appears
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temptation: IT'S THE GREED THAT DOES IT
- 05/31/14 12:11 AM
Greed doesn't look good on a human being. It just wasn't made to be a part of our natural make up or demeanor. GREED: An intense and selfish desire for something like food, power, fame, wealth or a material object usually over and above the normal requirement or satisfaction Wealth: How much is enough? Beyond food, shelter and clothing and perhaps setting up a long term plan that provides for a reasonable life of leisure, what do you do with the extra? Who owns who after a while? What is leisure? Are we supposed to gather all we can while we can? Food: How much can one person
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temptation: YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH ANYTHING UNTIL
- 04/02/14 03:25 AM
You are examined and questioned about it. That's why the prisons are full. People questioned someones actions and behaviors and found them so wanting that criminal charges were filed. Another arena that causes one to sober up quickly in is the civil arena. When you get called into this, its not good THE FINE LINE This is what happens when a human being crosses over into the forbidden territories ethical and other wise. In the earthly parlance, it is called temptation and a few other names too. Many a good and decent person has been over come from these dynamics. It is so subtle too
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temptation: DISHONESTY DESTROYS CREDIBILITY
- 01/02/14 03:17 AM
Dishonesty beckons to us all the days of our lives either whispering or roaring into our Psyche or presence wanting its day with us. Some fall victim to its predatory skills via their weak defenses while other become aware and sharpened when it rears its ugly subtle to obvious head LISTEN TO THE CONSCIENCE If one gives in to it, then they have not just become aligned with dishonesty but also have a credibility loss as well. Furthermore, you cannot serve two masters so truth has temporarily been compromised and instantly the conscience is put on notice. Your way back beckons right away OH THANK
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temptation: WRONG COPY & PASTE DONT MAKE HASTE HERE
- 10/09/13 12:50 AM
Well if you don't have permission or if you don't identify the source of your sharing, pictures or material you may have created a small problem for yourself. Lets review this for its purity and benefits. No one I am sure is part of a secret underground group that plagiarizes, steals and collects unauthorized pictures, statements, articles or stories because it is hard to love that profession. The act is a mild form of successful temptation that has a smell to it instead. WHAT'S THAT SMELL? The perpetrator doesn't smell it because it has a built-in smell blocker but others sniff it and then investigate it because of the odor.
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temptation: NO FEAR NO GUILT NO PROBLEM
- 08/28/13 11:53 PM
This is the cry from the heart of men and women who remain true to themselves. They chose ethics, morals, character and the righteous suffering that goes with it because they believed that the true things of value, the real coin of this earthly realm is not found in material things but in the invisible world. Peace, calmness and clear thinking are gifts. Don't bargain them away for something less ETHICS IS MORE THAN A WORD I have interviewed people in jail when I did some counseling work. No one likes it there and everyone wants out. What everyone in jail
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temptation: TEMPTATION TO COPY & PASTE OVERWHELMS
- 07/01/13 01:52 AM
I was sitting in a college classroom about 8 years ago when the teacher made the following statement after collecting the term assignments. Special mention to AFTER she collected them. She said " the college now has a software that can decode and identify any material that has been taken or used without permission including public material as well. Forty young people in the room started gasping for air YOU CAN HEAR A PIN DROP The silence was deafening except for one student saying "what did she say" just to make sure and the teacher replying if anyone has copied material,
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temptation: UNCLEAN HANDS HOW YOU GO ABOUT IT MATTERS
- 03/23/13 11:53 PM
Did you make a buck or did the buck make you? I have seen people stop at nothing to make something happen. I like drive, commitment, focus, and even tenacity but not when you employ unethical tactics or behavior. You not only lose me, but you have lost your self in the process too ARE YOUR HANDS DIRTY? In a court of law, they call it unclean hands. You may have a point or two on whatever your complaint or lawsuit is, but if they find "unclean hands", it diminishes your position considerably and will be argued so. Dirty hands says
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temptation: AMERICAN DREAM IS NOT COMPLEX
- 03/16/13 10:55 PM
The American dream is so simple it boggles the mind. You buy a home. You pay back what you borrowed to buy it and lo and behold after 20 years, you are sitting ON and living IN the American dream...Since a mortgage gobbles up almost half of peoples income, having no mortgage is the financial freedom everyone is looking for...Why re-invent the wheel? THE START OF IT ALL The short cut, a new way, a different procedure and taking risks are all allowed and available to the American people because that is our way of life. We have the best of
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temptation: WE ALL GOT THE SAME GIFT
- 02/18/13 11:13 PM
No this isn't a re-gift story and no someone didn't buy 100,000,000,000 of the same thing and give it away. This is an accurate statement in regards to something we all have but use differently. The CONSCIENCE is what I am speaking about. Oh we all have one but what you do with it is an very interesting point. You see even that is simplified. You can only do TWO things with it. Obey or ignore ONLY TWO THINGS? Wow...in many retail arenas that is not a good sell or compelling reason. Your product only does two things? By contrast look
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temptation: SPANISH LOCKSMITHS REFUSE TO DO LOCKOUTS
- 01/14/13 06:18 AM
I am reading that in a city in Spain, the local locksmiths all got together and decided they would not do anymore evictions for the banks. It took them just a few minutes to all agree and then vote it into action. What was compelling and driving the action you may wonder? TO SEE FAMILIES, WOMEN, CHILDREN AND MEN DISPLACED and humiliated while they were thrown into the streets THE BANKS MAKING OFFERS TO GOOD TO PASS ON The banks in Spain followed suit after their AMERICAN counterparts and offered 100% financing to anyone who applied for a home. Everyone did and
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temptation: GETTING SWEETS FOR A GIFT WHOA
- 12/22/12 11:21 PM
If a child was given a box of candy, well their adventure begins with little or no thought. If an adult is given one, for some it is can be the beginning of a battle of the bulge. If there ever was a love/hate gift, a box of chocolates certainly qualifies. Mind you it is not a staple food and it cannot fill you up, but it has one heck of a PULL or DRAW when presented THE COCO LEAF...no big deal Chocolate in and of itself is not sweet. I was shocked when I tasted pure coco one day. They
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temptation: ITS GETTING CAUGHT THAT MESSES EVERYTHING UP
- 12/15/12 11:33 PM
A word to the wise or the not so wise for that matter. This subject has been around for a very long time. Adam of the Adam and Eve fame kicked it off by taking something that wasn't his and from there the FIVE FINGER DISCOUNT was born. The temptation to take what is not yours abounds and is very creative in its beckoning. Something else takes place too STEALING, LYING AND CHEATING WORKS! Stealing works! YES. It is so simple to do. Works every time and requires very little thinking to do. You just reach out and touch something or someone
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temptation: COME AND GO SAFELY THIS TIME OF YEAR
- 12/02/12 03:52 AM
Be aware and alert on wherever you GO especially this time of year. I don't wish to alarm anyone, but to increase the awareness to come and go safely and not become a statistic of any sort. The opportunists out there looking for opportunity and people who come and go with a purpose are more favored by statistics TEMPTATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES Unfortunately when Christmas shopping, the site of someone carrying packages to their car excites the less honorable and temptation starts to kick in although it be a foolish thing to do. Never the less, millions will and the shopper moving with
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