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For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to futility—not willingly, but because of him who subjected it—in the hope that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of God’s children. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together with labor pains until now. Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits—we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. Now in this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? Now if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.
Romans 8:18-25 (CSB)
1. Pray Through The Present
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to futility—not willingly, but because of him who subjected it—in the hope that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage to decay into the glorious freedom of God’s children. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together with labor pains until now.
Romans 8:18-22 (CSB)
2. Look Forward To The Future
For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory.
2 Corinthians 4:17 (CSB)
And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and suffering. We, too, wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us.
Romans 8:23 (NLT)
How Can I Get Ready For Heaven?
1) Our Spirit Foreshadows Eternity
2) Our Salvation Will Be Complete
3) Our Sufferings Will End
Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits—we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
Romans 8:23 (CSB)
4) Our Swag
Now in this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees? Now if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.
Romans 8:24-25 (CSB)
Overcome your fears and doubts wearing this confident halter two piece bikini, you will look sexy and comfortable in your own skin.
Optics and image recording involve several compromises that result in many solutions to try to overcome the limitations. If you set a digital sensor to record an image as it appeared to the eye I fear several forms of failure and applaud some success. The eye and the brain work very differently to cameras. The range of texture and luminance through adapted focus gives us an impression of scene that no camera captures and even the best results are diminished in file transfer and exchange between formats and sizes on different displays whether via printed media, projected from from in front, behind, or viewed one of of several types of screens we use to watch our world through. Sometimes an image needs to be coaxed into existence even as a picture is painted. I enjoy trying to record the world in images and I enjoy my failures and successes with unequal pleasure depending on the situation. There are compromises and solutions that are fulfilling along the journey that is progressing and continuing.
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Ukraine's Internal Resilience Plan consists of ten points: "Unity", "Front", "Armament", "Money", "Energy", "Security", "Communities", "Human Capital", "Cultural Sovereignty" and "Heroes Policy". President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the contents of the plan in his speech at the Verkhovna Rada.
The first point – “Unity”. According to the Head of State, without unity, the necessary results of the Victory Plan cannot be achieved.
“The world may sometimes turn a deaf ear to individual voices, but never to an entire nation that knows what it wants, works together, and knows how to achieve its goals,” the Head of State noted.
In particular, it is thanks to unity that Ukraine has achieved the highest level of closeness with the EU and NATO for the entire period of its independence. The President urged everyone in the country to act with maximum speed in adopting and implementing the decisions necessary for Ukraine to become the fastest country to join the European Union.
"The right of Ukraine to NATO membership is also of vital importance to all of us. Ukraine will be in the Alliance. It will if we continue to engage with the Alliance in unity – all of Ukraine as one. This is the only way nations are not rejected,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy added.
The second point – “Front”. It provides for specific measures to stabilize the front, enhance the technological capabilities of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, simplify processes and overcome bureaucracy within the army.
“Changing approaches to personnel management in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard of Ukraine, as well as spreading the best management practices applied in some units to all other elements of Ukraine's Defense and Security Forces, is a central task of our country's defense policy,” the President noted.
The third point – “Armament”. It refers to expanding domestic production of guns and artillery shells, missiles, and drones in cooperation with partners. According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian armament is one of the foundations of independence.
“There is no doubt that simply increasing production is not enough for us. We need to surpass Russia in technology. Currently, we are often looking for answers to their technological solutions. Unfortunately, they have them. We need them to look for answers to our technological solutions,” the Head of State stressed.
The fourth point – “Money”. It is about building a new economic policy based on supporting Ukrainian entrepreneurship, de-shadowing of business and ensuring its security, as well as reducing the pressure from all state institutions.
“This is the kind of economic policy that can lead Ukraine to sustainable economic growth, sufficient coverage of Ukraine's defense needs, and preservation of human capital, through the ability of Ukrainians to realize themselves and their aspirations in Ukraine. This will not happen without a strong economy. And a strong economy is impossible without respect for entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained.
The fifth point – “Energy”. It provides for the protection of energy facilities, measures to improve energy efficiency and rational resource consumption. It also includes efforts to create the conditions for Ukraine to become an energy hub.
“Overall, the energy point of the Resilience Plan will be detailed through various annexes – both classified and public – that together will form a clear energy roadmap for Ukraine for the coming years,” the President emphasized.
The sixth point – “Security”. It focuses on internal security, which includes the implementation of a new nationwide security system: Safe Region, Safe City, Safe Community. It also includes measures to strengthen the state border, and extensive work on the construction and reconstruction of shelters.
“Strengthening Ukraine's state border, training Ukrainians in civil defense and first aid, and deploying a system of basic military training are long-term necessities. This is not about fear. It is about confidence and peace of mind,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
The seventh point – “Communities”. It is based on creating a highly effective system of governance within communities, especially those that have received internally displaced persons and relocated businesses. This point also envisages an increase in the international component of the work – cooperation with countries that have taken patronage over certain Ukrainian regions or cities. In addition, it provides for the establishment of special tax conditions for communities in border regions.
“We must not forget our communities that are currently in temporarily occupied territories. We will not forget them. Ukraine must be prepared at all levels to restore control over its entire territory at the right time and through the right actions. And bring back our people,” the President stressed.
The eighth point – “Human Capital”. It includes several annexes based on Ukraine's new housing recovery policy and the national standard for accessibility. A separate annex focuses on a new approach to the education of Ukrainian children living abroad. This point of the Plan also provides for the modernization of social policy, including the healthcare system, and the development of cooperation between the state and the Church.
In addition, this point offers concrete solutions for preserving human capital: the creation of an institute of multiple citizenships, the reboot of diplomatic service, and free meals for all schoolchildren. A special central executive body, the Ministry of Ukrainian Unity, will also be created to address the needs of the global Ukrainian community.
“We must create all the conditions necessary for Ukrainians – wherever they may be – to truly identify as Ukrainians, to work in Ukraine, with Ukraine, for Ukraine, to maintain a genuine and strong emotional bond with our state, with the entire Ukrainian nation, with its achievements and goals,” the Head of State noted.
The ninth point – “Cultural Sovereignty”. It provides for the establishment of a broad cultural coalition and, in particular, the implementation of a “Cultural Ramstein” format, the development of cultural diplomacy to promote Ukrainian narratives through cultural and artistic projects abroad. It also envisages the creation of an event calendar for Ukrainian culture in all regions of the world in order to systematically support Ukrainian content. In addition, it aims to create modern cultural spaces and improve cultural infrastructure.
“And the most obvious. The deliberate and systematic creation of our own Ukrainian content. Content capable of fully replacing Russian content. This involves investments in the creation of Ukrainian cultural products for different social groups and age categories, especially for our children. This is a matter of both resilience and our security now and in the future. We must outplay Russia in this sphere,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointed out.
The tenth point – “Heroes Policy.” According to the President, this point is perhaps the most morally significant one.
Its implementation should regulate the transition from military service to veteran status. It contains five specific annexes. The first, on the health and rehabilitation of veterans, provides special conditions for defenders. The second is related to the completion of preparatory work for launching the Veteran Assistant Program. The third is aimed at creating a network of veterans spaces in each region of Ukraine. The fourth is focused on the introduction of economic and social support programs for veterans, including assistance in the purchase of housing. The fifth focuses on educational initiatives for veterans and their children.
“Everything should provide an institutional guarantee that the state and society are always with the veteran and his or her family. And this must be fully and systematically implemented,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
The complete Internal Resilience Plan for Ukraine with all its annexes will be presented this December. According to the President, the document will ultimately become the first Ukrainian doctrine aimed to lead Ukraine from war to peace.
Dorothy Thompson, 75, Family member, overcome with emotion is hugged by the Mayor of Spring Lake, N.C. Chris Rey during her recognition ceremony/birthday celebration at the North Commissary. Thompson is awarded a $50.00 gift certificate as well receives a certificate decreeing her birthday Sept. 16, officially Dorothy Thompson day. Photo by Kevin Goode/Paraglide
You never know what might get in your way -- wranglers, dads, rain — you just keep working at it.
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Procrastination is the act of prioritizing less urgent and more pleasurable tasks over the more important stuff. You procrastinate because you fear doing something, because of unreasonable expectations, or because you haven't generated enough reasons to get the job done.
Within this Info Doodle you will find six key ideas for beating procrastination.
For a more in-depth breakdown of how to overcome procrastination please see: blog.IQmatrix.com/overcome-procrastination
The drive back to Michigan was a long 3,000 miles. Mike came as far as Minnesota, sharing with me the sight of our great western lands passing by. The highlight of the trip was the night we camped at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota. A ferocious storm rolled in over the hills and snapped a critical tent pole. We took shelter in another party’s tent and ultimately spent the night outdoors, exposed to the wind and rain. We awoke in the calm morning air surrounded on all sides by a pack of wild buffalo.
A student is overcome with grief during an impromptu gathering on the Brickyard on the morning of Sept. 11.
Malcolm X Elders perform their new show at acta's COAST festival. Photo copyright Mark Simmons Photography
I know that I've interacted with a lot of great Liverpool-based photographers since starting at the Echo last April, so I'm putting a request to you:
We're looking for photographers to cover the We Shall Overcome events were running from October 1-5.
We Shall Overcome was created after the general election as a response to the austerity cuts which would be hitting those most vulnerable across Merseyside and the rest of the country.
Bands, artists and more will be donating their time and their work from October 1-5, in venues across Liverpool City Centre, in order to benefit food banks and other initiatives in Liverpool, including The Whitechapel Centre and The Brink.
If you think that you could help out by covering one or more of the events for us, please comment below or email wsoliverpool@gmail.com
Any help you could provide would be immense. Thank you!
Linda Elam, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human Services participates in a panel discussion during a policy briefing entitled “Race Against Time: Overcoming Alzheimer's by 2025” sponsored by the Alzheimers Readiness Project, an initiative of Eli Lilly & Co. and The Hill on Thursday, December 1, 2016.
We must overcome the notion that we must be regular
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An attractive personality can open up a plethora of opportunities for you. While you’ll always face new problems in life, your personality will enable you to overcome them quite easily.
In addition, people will see you as someone they can easily talk to and trust, which will help improve both your professional life and your social life!
Of course, having an attractive personality also means that you’ll be the first to get invited to parties—and who doesn’t want that?
Surely, you’re asking yourself, “How do I get such an attractive personality?” Continue reading to learn the 12 tried-and-tested ways to have a personality that everyone loves.
1. Learn How to Socialize
Nobody is attracted to a socially awkward introvert who gives off negative vibes. In fact, introverts are frequently misunderstood to be arrogant and unapproachable. Learn to freely communicate with others so that they can see the real you. Once you interact with people, they will soon realize that you are actually pretty fun to be around.
However, it’s important to be mindful of what you say. Don’t just ramble on mindlessly, and refrain from saying anything that could offend someone’s feelings. In other words, stick to subjects that people are comfortable discussing.
2. Learn How to Look Presentable
We have all heard the adage “the first impression is the last impression.” This is actually quite true—you must dress appropriately if you want to make a great first impression.
The fact is that people will judge you based on how presentable you seem before they even strike up a conversation with you. If you are well-dressed and capable of carrying yourself, you’ll appear more charismatic and exciting. Therefore, please spend some time learning about your body type so that you can find outfits that flatter it. And, while you should not be underdressed, you definitely want to avoid looking overdressed, as well.
Most importantly, your outfit should make you feel good about yourself.
3. Wear Your Smile Daily
When you head out in the morning, make sure you don’t forget your smile at home. Smiles are contagious—yours has the power to make others smile, as well. Furthermore, a smiling face is a beautiful face. Also, a beaming face radiates positive vibes, while a disgruntled look can bring down those around you.
Even if you’re having a bad day, smile at people who make eye contact with you—but not in a creepy way. Apart from making other people feel better, this might actually help you overcome your own unhappiness. Yes, smiling can trick your brain into thinking you are happy!
Never, however, should you commit the crime of flashing a nasty, yellow smile. A smile like that does nobody any favors. If you want to spread smiles every day, take care of your dental hygiene. After all, your smile will only make a good impression if your teeth are shiny and clean.
4. Be Ready to Lend a Helping Hand
As much as your beauty makes you attractive, your actions also play a large role. If you want a commanding presence, let it shine through your actions. When you see someone in need, volunteer to help them. This will naturally inspire a great deal of admiration for you in their hearts.
Do not, however, offer help for selfless gain or simply to curry favor with another person. Your offer to help someone should come from the bottom of your heart—and, more importantly, doing good should make you feel good.
You are a true gem of a person if you want to help those in need with no ulterior motives. Of course, your generous personality will draw more people to you.
5. Make Others Feel Comfortable Around You
If you want to attract people and make friends with them, they must feel at ease in your presence. Of course, if you want to make others feel good in your company, you should only talk about what they are comfortable discussing.
Bragging about your accomplishments in front of them could make them feel awful about themselves—especially if they aren’t doing so hot in life at that moment. That’s not what you want, right?
Always be encouraging and supportive, and avoid pointing out flaws in things they say or do, as that will only make them feel uncomfortable. Nobody wants to hang around a critic.
6. Do Not Forget Your Roots
Never be cocky, no matter how big you’ve made it in life. Since no one will want to be around you if you constantly talk about your achievements, humility is the most important trait for any successful person to possess.
Be down to earth. Remember your roots. Don’t act like a know-it-all or a narcissist, as both of those characteristics will make people head for the door once you start talking.
Rather than striving to be a jack of all trades, let people know that you have flaws, just like everyone else. Furthermore, gratitude is the most defining characteristic of humble people. When someone does something for you, be sure to express your gratitude with a sincere “Thank You”!
7. Master the Art of Self-Control
Keep your composure, no matter how heated the situation becomes. Even if you’re enraged, do not let someone get inside your head to see what’s going on. This self-control will make you come across as a calm and composed person, and people would want that quality to rub off on them. No doubt, they’ll want to stick around.
You won’t attract many people if you keep losing your temper and becoming enraged in a split second. Instead, people will try to stay as far away from you as possible, since they now know you have no control over your anger.
If things get ugly and you’re furious, believe in yourself and know that you have got this!
8. Indulge in Self-Care
Constantly obsessing about your appearance and how people see you will take a toll on your mental health. Therefore, don’t just always try to please others and win their approval—you’ll never be able to please everyone, anyway.
Such worries will rob you of your inner peace. So, make it a point to look after yourself, your mind, and your body instead. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, with a skin and hair care routine that works for you. This will help you be confident and happy, and people will enjoy being around you.
9. Be Confident
Nobody is attracted to someone who always seems confused, lacking control over their life. If you are this person, now is the time to work on yourself.
Learn to take control of situations and to deal with them wisely. Be confident in your ability to overcome any challenges that may come your way. If you’re self-assured, you’ll be seen as a trustworthy individual—someone who can be relied upon. People love being around people like that.
10. Be an Active Listener
If you are an active listener, people will always find their way to you. After all, who doesn’t want a friend who actively listens, instead of just forcing their own unsolicited opinions into everything?
Understand that, when someone approaches you to tell you something, they’re not necessarily looking for a solution or advice. Often, they only want someone with whom they can share their feelings. Therefore, if you hone in on your listening skills and keep them strong, people will start to like you.
11. Always Look on the Bright Side
Another essential characteristic of attractive people is optimism.
While pessimism repels others, optimism can make you more likable, drawing more people to you. Therefore, always try to look for the best in every situation; in other words, see the glass as half full. If you are the “glass half empty” type, don’t expect many people to be around you—at least, not for long.
Learn to focus on what you have rather than what you do not have. This will help you feel better from the inside. In addition, people will gravitate toward you for a dose of optimism.
12. Have a Happy-Go-Lucky Attitude
A cheerful person is always admired because their positivity fills the room and brings smiles to every face.
Throw away your cynicism and be joyful all the time if you want to be attractive. This will draw others to you, because they know that being around you will lift their spirits and brighten their moods. So, there you have it: 12 tips for developing a more attractive personality. It is worth noting that developing your personality takes some time—don’t expect any miracles overnight. Once you have mastered these qualities and made them a habit, however, you will start to reap the numerous rewards that come with having an attractive personality.
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