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A man was walking down a deserted Mexican beach at sunset. As he walked along he began to see another man in the distance.

As he grew nearer he noticed that the local native kept leaning down, picking something up, and throwing it out into the water. Time and again he kept hurling things out into the ocean.

As our friend approached even closer he noticed that the man was picking up starfish that had washed up onto the beach, and one at a time, he was throwing them back into the ocean.

The first man was puzzled. He approached the man and said, "Good Evening Friend, I was wondering what are you doing?" And he replied, "I'm throwing these starfish back into the ocean. You see, it's low tide right now and all these starfish have been washed up onto the shore. If I don't throw them back into the sea, they will die from the lack of oxygen."

"I understand," my friend replied "but there must be thousands of starfish on this beach and you couldn't possibly get to all of them. There are simply too many and don't you realize that this is happening on hundreds of beaches up and down this coast ... can't you see that that you can't possibly make a difference?

The local native smiled, bent down, picked up yet another starfish ... and as he threw it back out into the sea, he replied, "It made a difference to that one!"

You may feel like you cannot make a difference in the world today, but you CAN make a difference in one life at a time, and that, my friend, is a BIG thing. To resolve the issues of someone, to help someone in trouble, to feed a poor family, all these are GREAT things to do even if done for one person or family.

Never underestimate your own efforts. You too could make a difference.
Don't ask what the world could do for you, seek what you could do to the world

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*Nurse*: A person who wakes u up to give you sleeping pills.


*School* A place where Parents pay and children play.

*Life Insurance* A contract that keeps you poor all your life
so that you can die Rich.

*Marriage* It's an agreement in which a man loses his bachelor degree and a woman gains her masters.

*Tears* The hydraulic force by which masculine willpower is defeated by feminine waterpower.

*Lecture* An art of transferring information from the notes of the Lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through "the minds of either"

*Conference* The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present.

*Conference Room* A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later. on.

*Father* A banker provided by God.

*Criminal* A person no different from the rest except that he/she got caught.

*Boss* Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early

*Politician* One who shakes your hand before elections and your Confidence after.

*DOCTOR* A person who holds your ills by pills, and kills you by bills.

*Smile* A curve that can set a lot of things straight.

*Yawn* The time some married men ever get to open their mouth.

*Etc*. A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do.

*Committee* Individuals who can do nothing individually and sit to decide that nothing can be done together.

*Atom Bomb* An invention to end all inventions.
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The real education is your attitude and behaviour towards others. It defines your whole personality, no matter how qualified you are. Your attitude is the mirror of your personality.

Don't devalue or hurt anyone. You may be powerful today. But time is more powerful than you. Never get confused between ones attitude & personality. Personality shows who he is and his attitude depends on who you are.
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Live Longer, Feel Better And Make Your Skin Exceptionally Beautiful. This is what you will learn in this article today. A life-changing read that will not take you more than a few minutes, but that will reward you greatly.

The beautiful thing about these fixes is that they are practical. You can apply them starting today once you are finished, and the results will arrive soon. Sooner than you expect. Guaranteed.

The Source of Your Health: What You Eat

You Probably Have Heard That You Are What You Eat. Such a statement is loaded with plenty of truth, and if we expanded it, we could say that what you eat has a direct impact on your skin health.

This is the reality. However, the term “a healthy diet” does not tell you much, because it is too ambiguous, given the many interpretations that different individuals can bring to it.

We propose you something different yet effective: a diet low in carbs. Putting it in percentages, it would be like that:

Carbs: 15-20%
Fats: 45-50%
Protein: 30-40%.



 
The general guidelines and rules:
 
For carbs, solely opt for fruits (preferably berries like strawberries and blueberries) and vegetables. Stay clear from processed carbs and sugar
  1. For protein and fat, stick to meat (beef, chicken, pork, duck, deer, fish, seafood, etc.). Keep processed products at bay, except bacon, which is a great source of Niacin, a B-complex vitamin essential for your eyes, skin, liver, circulation and even sexual health. 

This approach will bring you back your health, make your skin beautiful and make you feel amazing. Give it a try.

When a healthy and optimal diet is part of your life, then the makeup products you use will have an even greater effect. Important brands like Sungracethailand.com make this recommendation to their clients because it takes the effects of their products to the next level.

 
The Beauty And Power Of Movement

Human beings are designed to move. A lot in fact. It will benefit your health and make you feel truly incredible because we are meant to be active.
 
In fact, according to evidence, resistance training is especially beneficial for optimal skin health. Training with weights is a lot of fun because it will make you grow stronger, make your body look awesome and boost your mood.

Give yourself the great gift of being active, because it will benefit your life as a whole, and as you can see, cardio is not the only way to do it, because weight training is far more helpful.
 
Start slow if you have been inactive for a long time and progress from there. One step at a time.

 
Better Sleep Equals Better Life
 
Proper sleep is a key component in a healthy life, and of course, it ramifies and impacts the appearance of your skin.

You must aim to sleep 7-8 hours a night, because otherwise, you will end up accelerating skin aging, and also, you will start to experience a wide myriad of health-related problems.
 
The cure is easy: sleep enough every night and you will enjoy of plenty of vitality, and on top of that, your skin will look amazing. Your mind will work at its best and every single day will feel like an adventure.

 
Bottom Line
 
Now that you know how to fix your lifestyle, why don’t you start applying these changes from today? That is the best gift you can bring yourself, so go for it and improve your life like never before!
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The real education is your attitude and behaviour towards others. It defines your whole personality, no matter how qualified you are. Your attitude is the mirror of your personality.

Don't devalue or hurt anyone. You may be powerful today. But time is more powerful than you. Never get confused between ones attitude & personality. Personality shows who he is & his attitude depends on who you are.
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Although most of us think we aren't easily influenced, the truth of the matter is that we are all susceptible to manipulation at times, and some people are real experts at it. It's mind-boggling to think about, but with just a few words someone can make us do things that we didn't think we'd agree to in a million years. In order to avoid such situations and not let others affect and influence you negatively, it's important that you recognize the 6 psychological "tricks" that manipulative people use to control the people around them.




1. Flattery

Nice words and compliments sometimes melt our hearts, but it's important to know that sometimes their intentions aren't so innocent. Flattery is sometimes the weapon of choice for people who want to persuade others to do their bidding, something that is particularly evident among salesmen of all kinds. If a person begins to flatter you for no special reason, they probably want you to do something for them. If, for example, you're in a clothing store and are trying something on that you don't find particularly flattering, but the seller in the store is "simply in love" with the way the piece of clothing looks on you, don't be persuaded to buy it. Listen to yourself and your feelings, not the soft words of someone you'll never see again and whose only interest is to sell as much merchandise as possible.

2. Guilt tripping
We all know at least one person who s to play the victim, even if there's nothing in their life that makes them one. These same people use their "helplessness" and guilt to make others do what they want. They do this by giving off the sense that their fate is in others hands, so that the other party feels guilty if they don't do what is being asked of them. This emotional manipulation can cause us to do almost anything, but it's important to remember that you are not responsible for anyone's fate but your own, and if you can't do something to help, you absolutely don't have to feel bad about it. We can't always help the people around us and we definitely aren't responsible for what becomes of them whether we do something or not.




3. Urgency and alarm in certain situations
"The sale is ending today!", or, "if you don't decide now, I'm leaving..." are phrases a manipulator might use to make us feel a sense of urgency and panic so that we might do what they want. When we feel this, we fear we are missing out on a golden opportunity and make rash decisions without considering their consequences. If someone makes you feel time is running out and that you might miss out on something important, then it's most probably not real, and they are just trying to get you to do what they want. In a situation such as this, distance yourself from that person for a few minutes and decide what it is you want to do.


4. Helplessness and ignorance
Fortunately, we all have the ability to learn how to do different things, at least at their base level, but there are some people who pretend that they will never be able to. Using helplessness and ignorance to persuade you to do something is an emotional manipulation tactic that is hard to ignore. However, think about it for a second, you didn't always have the knowledge you have now and in order to gain it, you had to make the effort and learn. Then why should you give in to others who make you feel they can't do the same? If someone is trying to get you to do a job or run an errand that they have to do, using the excuse of "you're smarter and better than me," don't be so quick to believe them. You can help them in the beginning but don't let them make it a habit. Help them learn how to do it or tell them to do it themselves, that way they won't come to you every time they don't feel doing something.






5. Using a promise you made against you
Everyone wants to be a "man of their word," but there are some people who use our words against us when we can't possibly keep to them. When we promise someone something, at that moment in time we are absolutely sure that we can keep that promise, but life changes constantly, and things can come up that force us to go back on our word. Most people would understand this, but there are some that won't let up and will bring up our promise again and again in order to make us keep it, even though it isn't possible. You don't have to give in to this, rather, be firm and state that it's not in your power to keep this promise. To avoid situations as these in the future, don't make promises, instead say: "I will do my best to help, but ill let you know if there's a change of plans."

 6. Inconvenient conversations
You're rushing home and a colleague stops you on your way out to ask you "something small." At that moment, the only thing that's on your mind is your long awaited night off, and so naturally, you'll agree to anything this colleague asks and only think later how you're going to do it.. People who know how to manipulate others use moments these to ask for things that they want knowing that the other party will agree. These same people will also apologize for the hold up to cover their true intentions, but remember, the power is in your hands. Just tell them that you'll speak the next day, or at another time because right now you're in a rush home. This brush of isn't rude, in fact, it allows you to listen to the person in a calmer manner at a more convenient time for you. This way you won't be pressured into agreeing to something unwillingly.






Conclusion:
Nobody wants to be manipulated by others, but unfortunately, it happens a lot more than we think. In order to take the power back into your hands ask the person in front of you to get to the point and be short and concise about it, refuse requests that make you uncomfortable, or just say that you need some time to think about it. That way, you can decide if it's something you really want to do without external influences and without someone trying to twist and manipulate you into doing what they want.
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Tips To Organize Field Trips For Children

Education is a multidimensional aspect of life, and it does not end with the classroom. Children need to be aware of all that is around them. For instance, the child needs to be aware of how industries function, how the agriculture industry works and how animals are raised on dairy farms. Creating awareness from classrooms and instructional videos may offer theoretical knowledge, but it is important for children to have a hands-on experience. The touch feels, and the smell of various animals and agricultural activities cannot be replicated in videos.


Plan The Trip To A An Actual Farm

A mock-up of a farm may not give the kids the actual feel of the place or the activities. It is always best to choose a location that is an actual farm. This way the children will get to see the activities as they unfold. This will contribute to the learning experience and will give first-hand knowledge of how a farm operates. Putting up a show for the children will be more of an extended theoretical session. Therefore plan field trips Houston by choosing a location that is a live one where the children will see the animals in action, and the ranch hands at work.


Permit The Children To Have A Hands-On Experience

The children need to have a hands-on experience. For instance, the milking of a cow, or the feeding of an animal will give the kids a better feeling and a hands-on experience. Rather than them getting to see others do it, a first-hand experience will give them greater engagement and will also help them appreciate the activities better. Plan the trip in such a way so that the farm hands help the children to get the right kind of experience without any risk. Kids love to feed animals and doing this in a safe atmosphere with docile animals will always be the best option.

Understanding The Ways Of Nature

Children live in a world that depends on technology for routine activities. However, it is of great importance that children who will be the future generation, appreciate the ways of nature. This means that children should have a better understanding of how little animals grow up on a farm, the processes followed in a dairy farm and the lengthy patient process that farmers follow to cultivate and harvest farm produce. This will give children a good idea of how food needs to be healthy, and at the same time, this needs to be done interestingly.

Choose a location that will give the children a wonderful time. The place needs to have traditional practices followed in combination with the latest best practices, including the use of technology. Pick a location that does not charge too excessively for the trip, with concessional rates for school children. There needs to be a resource on the farm/ranch who will guide the entourage and explain the processes in a simple and easily understandable way, which will make it more engaging for the children.
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Japanese professor did surprising research.

1. Acidity not only caused by diet errors, but more dominated because of Stress.

2. Hypertension not only caused by too much consumption of salty foods, but mainly because of errors in Managing Emotions.

3. Cholesterol is not only caused by fatty foods, but the Excessive Laziness is more responsible.

4. Asthma not only because of the disruption of oxygen supply to lungs, but often Sad Feelings make lungs unstable.

5. Diabetes not only because of too much consumption of glucose, but Selfish and Stubborn Attitude disrupts the function of the pancreas.

True cause of any disease are :
*Spiritual*   50% 
*Psychic*    25% 
*Social*       15% 
*Physical*   10%

If you want to be healthy, Fix your mind.
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When we do not accept an Undesired Event, it becomes Anger; when we accept it, it becomes Tolerance.

When we do not accept Uncertainty, it becomes Fear; when we accept it, it becomes Adventure.

When we do not accept Bad Behaviour of others, it becomes Hatred; when we accept it, it becomes Forgiveness.

When we do not accept Success of others, it ends in Jealousy; when we accept it, it becomes Inspiration.

ACCEPTANCE is the Key to handling Life well.
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Don't make the kind of mistakes that drain the energy from the members of your team. Instead, fire them up! 
By Peter Economy
                                 
Teams are the way that most companies get important work done. When you combine the energy, knowledge, and skills of a motivated group of people, then you and your team can accomplish anything you set your minds to. 

Weekdone.com recently took a look at some of the mistakes leaders make that drive away their top talent. As they suggest, "Reflect on your behavior, fix these mistakes, and get ready to boost your team performance and motivation."
Try these 9 powerful ways to keep the members of your team motivated and giving their very best on the job.

1. Pay your people what they are worth
When you set your employees' salaries, be sure that their pay is consistent with what other companies in your industry and geographic area are paying. Remember: 26 percent of engaged employees say that they would leave their current job for just a 5 percent increase in pay. Don't lose great people because you're underpaying them.

2. Provide them with a pleasant place to work
Everyone wants to work in an office environment that is clean and stimulating, and that makes them feel good instead of bad. You don't have to spend a lot of money to make an office a more pleasant place to be.

3. Offer opportunities for self-development
The members of your team will be more valuable to your organization, and to themselves, when they have opportunities to learn new skills. Provide your team with the training they need to advance in their careers and to become knowledgeable about the latest technologies and industry news.

4. Foster collaboration within the team
According to Weekdone.com, 39 percent of employees don't feel that their input is appreciated. Encourage the members of your team to fully participate by inviting their input and suggestions on how to do things better. Ask questions, listen to their answers, and, whenever possible, implement their solutions.

5. Encourage happiness
Happy employees are enthusiastic and positive members of the team, and their attitude is infectious. Keep an eye on whether or not your people are happy with their work, their employer, and you. If they're not, you can count on this unhappiness to spread.

6. Don't punish failure
We all make mistakes. It's part of being human. The key is to learn valuable lessons from those mistakes so we don't make them again. When members of your team make honest mistakes, don't punish them--instead, encourage them to try again.

7. Set clear goals
In one study, 63 percent of employees reported that they wasted time at work because they weren't aware of what work was a priority, and what wasn't. As a leader, it's your job to work with the members of your team to set clear goals. And once you do that, make sure everyone knows exactly what those goals are, what their relative priority is, and what the team's role is in reaching them.

8. Don't micromanage
No one likes a boss who is constantly looking over her shoulder and second-guessing her every decision. In fact, 38 percent of employees in one survey reported that they would rather take on unpleasant activities than sit next to a micromanaging boss. Provide your people with clear goals (see number 7, above), and then let them figure out the best way to achieve them.

9. Avoid useless meetings
Meetings can be an incredible waste of time--the average professional wastes 3.8 hours in unproductive meetings each and every week. Create an agenda for your meetings and distribute it in advance. Invite only the people who really need to attend, start the meeting on time, and then end it as quickly as you possibly can.
The opinions expressed here by Inc.com columnists are their own, not those of Inc.com.
Published on: Mar 18, 2016

Source: inc
While Peter Economy has spent the better part of two decades of his life slugging it out mano a mano in the management trenches, he is now a full-time ghostwriter and best-selling author of more than 85 books -- including Managing for Dummies, Everything I Learned About Life I Learned in Dance Class, and User Story Mapping: Discover the Whole Story, Build the Right Product -- with total sales in excess of two million copies. He has also served as associate editor for Leader to Leader for more than 12 years, where he has worked on projects with the likes of Jim Collins, Frances Hesselbein, Marshall Goldsmith, and many other top management and leadership thinkers. Visit him anytime at petereconomy.com.
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This gem of a story by Hawaiian-born Emily Hughes is a celebration of life and the human spirit, inspiring for all ages. The little gardener is a story about a tiny boy as big as a thumb and the seemingly insurmountable task of his passion to grow a garden. Tenderly told with vibrant illustrations, this charming and triumphant story is an allegory for purpose, for anyone fighting an uphill battle.
This was the garden.
It didn't look much, but it meant everything to its gardener.

It was his home.

It was his supper.

It was his joy."

The little gardener approaches gardening with joy and he works hard unfortunately he is not "much good at gardening" and is "just too little".   

Despite these setbacks, the little gardener's labor results in one plant blossoming.  

"It was a flower.

It was alive and wonderful.

It gave the gardener hope and made him want to work even harder."


   The gardener works day and night, determinedly taming his jungle of a garden.


Even though he worked and toiled the land, the garden starts to die, jeopardizing the gardener's home, supper and joy.  

One night, when the gardener is feeling particularly hopeless, he wishes upon the night sky. He wishes for help so that he could save his garden. 

"No one heard his little voice, but someone saw his flower.
It was alive and wonderful.
It gave the someone hope.
It made the someone want to work harder."


After he makes his wish the gardener falls into a deep slumber, sleeping for days, weeks, a month. 

While the gardener rests, his single success inspires a girl. Enchanted by the flower she begins tending the rest of the garden.

The gardener awakens to a transformed garden, blooming with foliage, flowers, and vegetables. 

"This is the garden now.
And this is its gardener.
He doesn't look much,
but he means everything to his garden."
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"My name is Archana. I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist.

I noticed his BDS degree on the wall, which bore his full name.

Suddenly, I remembered a tall , handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in my high school class some 25-odd years ago.

Could he be the same guy?
Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought. This balding, gray-haired man with the deeply lined face was way too old to have been my classmate.
 
After he examined my teeth, I asked him if he had attended St Xavier's high school.



"Yes. yes, I did.' he gleamed with pride.

"When did you graduate?" I asked.

He answered, "In 1987. Why do you ask?"

"You were in my class!!!!", I exclaimed.

He looked at me closely.

Then, 
that
ugly,
old,
bald,
wrinkled faced,
gray-haired,
decrepit,
idiot,
asked,

"What subject did you teach" ?" 😂
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Despite what many people think, writing content is a very hard work. It involves a lot of steps, but the most intimidating one is searching for information online. To write a persuasive high-quality piece requires thorough research and a lot of time and effort.
Experienced writers are familiar with the phenomenon of the writer’s block. It is a psychological state that creates a lot of obstacles during the writing process. It doesn’t involve any other physical distractions, like a smartphone or tablet, but is based exactly on the lack of self-confidence and skill.
Having good research skills is a way to battle the writer’s block effectively. Good knowledge of how to properly do research for your writing is a great boost for your confidence, which helps trigger the creative process.
To make things worse, the Internet is so overcrowded with information that it can get harder and harder to fish out the resources you could actually use. To help you improve your research skills, here are 4 ways to gather information quickly and how to use search engines properly to accelerate the writing process.
1. Identify Reputable Content
It’s been mentioned that it’s quite hard to find reputable information on the web. A lot of articles and blog posts get copied and plagiarized, and it takes specific knowledge to identify whether you’re looking at the original content or just a copy of it.
In order to identify reputable content when doing research for your writing, experts from RewardedEssays and Flashessay recommend looking for the following elements of credible content:
·        Penetration into the subject: the first characteristic feature of credible information is deep insight and penetration into the subject. The information you can actually trust, should bring value and introduce new ideas. Even if the topic is worn-off, high-quality content still introduces new ideas and personal judgment of the author.
·        Well-explained information: unless you’re looking for a very specific, scientific content, all other information should be presented in a simple, understandable manner. If you want to gather information quickly, you should pay attention to the resources that explain the subject matter in an understandable language.
·        In-depth penetration: simple and understandable content shouldn’t be too flimsy. You can explain difficult concepts with simple words and still look deep into their essence. Look for the content that explains the concepts in full.
·        The presence of references: look for the content that has either post-text citations or in-text references. If the article has references to other authoritative websites, it’s a sign of the credible content.
·        Applicability: the information should be relevant to the topic you are writing about. It sometimes happens that the title is relevant but the content is not. Make sure that you don’t waste time on such low-quality content.
2. Use Different Search Engines
Google is always our go-to choice. However, editors from Hot Essay Service highly recommend switching to other search engines such as Bing from time to time, and here’s why:
·        you get a broader reach and a greater variety of results;
·        it helps you make your search more specialized;
·        you can filter your results and be more selective with resources.
Some people choose to stop using Google for the purpose to find relevant information, as it is believed that it doesn’t allow you to do a deeper search. Either way, using multiple search engines gives you a broader search result, which can accelerate the whole research process.
3.  Use Well-Established Resources
Every experienced writer knows that supporting writing with credible resources is a sign of the high-quality content. Referencing credible resources in your writing positively impacts SEO and increases traffic. But if you’re confused and do not know where to look, IsAccurate and Top Writers Review have prepared the list of the best credible resources for writers:
·        HuffPost: this is a liberal resource with the latest news as well as a blog, where experts voice their opinions on different topics. Here you can find information on any topic, from marketing to essay writing.
·        Statista: if you’re looking for some statistics to support your writing, Statista is the first resource where you should look it up. They mostly do statistics on marketing, but you can find stats on other topics.
·        JStor: often writers require references to support their writing, and JStor is a great platform to find necessary resources. It’s an online library, which requires a subscription. But for the price you pay it will provide you with the access to millions of books and articles on different topics.
4. Pay Close Attention to The Top Results
Google and other search engines rate the most authoritative websites and put them at the top of your list, and they to it for a reason. It simplifies the whole research process for the users, as they automatically get the information they can actually use. However, to get exactly what you need, you must remember the following rules:
·        to get relevant links from credible websites, enter correct keywords. For example, “content marketing mistakes Forbes” will give you the most recent and relevant article on this topic.
·        use “vs.” if you need a comparison of two concepts;
·         use filters. If you need the most recent content or information from the previous years, use search engine filters for that.
Be Confident!
Many writers say that they used to postpone researching as much as possible, as they were not sure that it will be productive. But being persistent goes a long way, so put away your distractions and start researching right away. Hopefully, these tips will help you avoid the writer’s block and let you gather information for your writing quickly.
Daniela McVicker is an entrepreneur, blogger, and professional writer, working for Rated by Students. She gives professional advice based on her vast writing experience and creates blog posts to help aspiring writers become true professionals. She counts running, online business, musical theater, and writing among her myriad interests.
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Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent and so very appropriate. Below is a Message by George Carlin: 

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. 

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. 

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. 

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember to say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. An embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.  Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
Remember that Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

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3,853,472 babies were born in 2017. Of these births, 32% were born via c-section. However, mothers who go on to have additional pregnancies and wish to have a vaginal delivery (VBAC) are likely to be turned away by medical professionals who fear they'll be prosecuted should something not go to plan. But, refusing to allow mothers the birth they want is impacting both the physical and mental health of mothers-to-be.


 
Good maternal health starts in pregnancy
Maternal health starts as soon as a woman discovers she is pregnant. In some cases this will be a sought after pregnancy, whereas in others, it will be a surprise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 45% of pregnancies are unplanned. This may be due to mistiming or due to the removal of a birth control aid. In cases where complications arise and legal assistance is sought following the removal of an intrauterine birth control device or similar, the first few months of a woman's pregnancy will be consumed with meetings and paperwork, so at this busy time, it's essential that the pregnant woman’s health is supported by only the best medical professionals.
 
Why doctors are saying ‘no'
The World Health Organization recommends that the ideal c-section rate should be no higher than 15%. Therefore, with current rates significantly greater than this, you'd think medical professionals would be keen to encourage mothers to have a VBAC. Although, uncommon, complications can occur during a VBAC. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that there's a less than 1% chance of a C-section scar rupturing during delivery following one previous c-section and a 2% chance following additional c-sections. Despite the numbers being low, Carol Gurney, a former high-risk obstetrician says it's a risk most obstetricians aren't prepared to take. “If you put that in perspective, that’s one or two in 100 women. And that starts to feel very different, in light of the consequences of a ruptured uterus, which can be absolutely devastating for the baby and mother,” she said.
 
The impact to a mother's health
One of the biggest impacts of mothers being pressured into having a c-section is that their maternal health declines. Pediatrician, Valéria Clemente, states that “The care of the mother has to be intensive, not only in prenatal care, but also postpartum. The mother needs to be well, both physically and mentally, to take good care of her child.” But with the typical c-section taking six weeks to heal, those precious first weeks are too often hindered by infections at the wound site or in the lining of the womb.
 
Finding common ground
Medscape surveys reports that 85% of obstetricians and gynecologists have been sued for malpractice at least once, so it's easy to see why they opt to perform c-sections over a VBAC. As a result, women such as Erica Myers are traveling three hours just to seek health care from midwives who support VBAC deliveries. However, before you go hunting for the closest VBAC medical practitioner, speak to your current obstetrician about the risks. It's also worth seeing whether they'll agree to you signing a legal disclaimer so that you can have the birth you want.
 
A VBAC is often sought by expectant mothers, however, an increasing number of medical professionals are refusing such deliveries. But, good maternal health care is essential. Therefore, finding a mutual agreement is the best way to ensure your health and your obstetrician are protected.
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