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Putting Your Problems Into Perspective

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Sometimes we get so bogged down with our problems, that we fail to put our lives and our problems into perspective.

 

Yes, our problems are important, but how we solve them is also important.

 

Some say that problem-solving requires us to think, "outside the box",  for a solution, but how about, outside our planet?

 

We live in a big universe...in our solar system alone, there are eight (8) planets...some of whose behaviour, we're just beginning to understand.

 

It seems as if there are some planets in our solar system that buffer our planet (earth),  against objects that would damage us.

 

Take a look at the above video, from MSN Today, will you?

 

You will see  the planet Jupiter buffering earth against a meteorite.

 

Now, many will tell you that this is just a normal part of science...that these things happen as a natural course of our existence.

 

But I have a different perspective...one that I'll share with you:

 

The next time that you face a problem that seems insurmountable...think on this:

 

What have you been doing to try to solve your problem?

 

Has this process worked?

 

How about trying a different source or method...your Creator...who not only created you, but the planet and universe in which you live.

 

(We live on earth which exists in a solar system, which exists in a whole universe).

 

If the God of our universe, so arranges it that earth can be constantly protected...how much more will He protect and guide you?

 

It does help you know, to consult with someone with millions of years of experience in dealing with our everyday problems - even the so-called insurmountable ones.

 

Why not ask Him to intervene in your problem?

 

...and give Him the chance to do so?

 

You may just get your answer through something someone else says, circumstances that change in your life, or  by something you read.

 

Just wait on Him, will you?

 

Gillian

Jamaica's New Prime Minister to be Sworn in Tomorrow (With a Twist)!

Well, tomorrow is the big day for the new Jamaican government, after winning the December 29,2011 elections.

 

The Prime Minister-Designate and leader of the People's National Party, Mrs. Portia Simpson-Miller, will become Prime Minister of Jamaica for the second time. (She was last appointed PM in 2006).

 

Key members of her Cabinet will be sworn in by Friday of this week, with the rest of the Cabinet being sworn in within the next ten (10) days.

 

==========Update for January 5,2012===========

The entire Cabinet will be sworn in tomorrow, as PM Simpson-Miller wanted everyone to start working immediately.

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To Girl With a Purpose (GWAP) Blog friends who are Jamaicans and those who love  Jamaica, some of you may not be old enough to be acquainted with Jamaican politics.

 

But listen to your older relatives and other older folk.

 

They'll tell you that you'll hear a lot of promises in election and swearing-in speeches,

 

But you, oh younger ones, must be wise.

 

Don't pay too much attention to what is said, look at what is done,

 

For actions speak much louder than words.

 

Many a Prime Minister has given flowery swearing-in speeches...but at the end of fifty (50) years, you, oh younger ones...

 

Is Jamaica really better off than she was, before becoming independent?

 

Are we richer, healthier, more spiritually-centred?

 

Or are we poorer, less healthy, spiritually depraved?

 

You, oh younger ones must be wise,

 

Always ask yourselves the question...does my government tell me how their performance should be judged?

 

Do they set goals and accomplish these goals?

 

Or do they give excuses for non-performance?

 

You, oh younger ones must be wise,

 

No matter the hype, strip it away and look at the real crux of the matter...

 

...and always ask yourselves...

 

Does my government, through their actions and policies, really value me?

 

More anon!

 

Gillian 

 

Sources Include

 

1) Television Jamaica, January 4,2011

2) Definition of a Parlimentary Cabinet(government) via Wikipedia.org, accessed January 4,2011.

What Would You Do If You Found US $10,000, in Cash?

What would you do if you found US $10,000 in cash?

 

Well, Mitch Gilbert found two unmarked Caesar's Place envelopes, each conatining $5,000 cash, in an airport on his way home to Colorado.

 

They contained the winnings from someone who was gambling at the Caesar's Palace casino in Las Vegas.

 

...and guess what?... he returned it!

 

He did't have an easy time returning the money however.

 

Please read the full story here.

 

[Oh and I only quoted from a casino site, as it was the fullest account given of the above story. :)].

 

So the question is, Would you have returned the money if you had found it?

 

Why/Why Not?

 

I'll provide an interesting viewpoint re the "finders keepers" rule in an upcoming post this week.

 

[The "finders keepers, losers weepers" rule states that if you find something (mainly money), lying around, with no obvious owner...it's yours to keep.

 

 

The person who lost the item will just have to weep...too bad].

 

Gillian

 

Sources Include

Article, "Lost $10k Casino Winnings Returned By A Good Man" by S. Taylor OnlinePoker.net, December 27,2011