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Dealing With Change

....Wie allgemein bekannt: Das Chamäleon ist ein Meister, wenn es um die Anpassung an die Umgebung geht. Einmalig. Uns Menschen fällt es nicht immer so leicht, uns neuen Herausforderungen und ändernden Lebensumständen anzupassen...As everyone knows,…

As everyone knows, the chameleon is a master when it comes to adapting to its surroundings. Unique. It is not always so easy for us humans to adapt to new challenges and changing living conditions.

What Does Change Mean?

Change is a part of life. They are inevitable. Without them, all the development opportunities and growth would not be possible. Why is it that we still often feel uncomfortable about them?

Life is change

We cannot not change!

Something is always going on in all of our lives. We don't always think, feel and act in the same way. As long as our mind is vigilant, we automatically perceive changes, the HSPs (LINK) more naturally. If we look out the window, we can see that today is a different weather than yesterday. The seasons, the fashion, the social trends, the technology of the cars, everything does not stand still, but is subject to constant change.

Without change there would be no further development

The consequence is that it is a great advantage for us if we learn - as early as possible - to deal constructively with changes.

Change Is An Opportunity

Usually behind every change there is an opportunity for improvement. It can be better afterwards, but it can also be worse. And that's exactly what we want to learn to avoid with this blog!

So what matters is what we do in such a situation. However, we always have the choice to suffer and complain about a change, but we can also, as optimists (LINK), be interested in the opportunities and possibilities that are offered.

Living self-confidently means initiating changes yourself! Wow!

....Veränderungen können in verschiedene Richtungen verlaufen. Wichtig ist, dass man sich bewusst ist, welche Richtung für sich selbst die richtige ist!!..Changes can go in different directions. It is important that you are aware of which direction …

Changes can go in different directions. It is important that you are aware of which direction is the right one for yourself!

This makes change an instrument for actively shaping one's life. It's about YOUR own life! As soon as we want to change something in our life, we have a positive attitude towards change. Excellent!

The Unknown Often Scares Us

Changes automatically challenge us because new things come our way. We have to learn to deal with that. New things seem threatening to some, because they cannot yet assess the possible dangers and inconveniences associated with it. Every temperament (LINK) reacts differently.

We can act consciously against any skepticism that may arise and deal more with the positive aspects of a change than with uncertainties that may occur but are often overemphasized in fearful people.

Our skepticism or fear about change is perfectly natural because it ensures our survival. We just mustn't allow ourselves to be dominated by these impulses.

The more we know about change processes, the easier it will be for us to use them to our advantage.

Action <=> Reaction

Instead of acting, we often have to react. Why? Because we often wait so long.

Many people feel like a pawn in their environment. You experience yourself as externally controlled. Society, employers and the surrounding area are also perceived as more active and more change-friendly. This strengthens one's own comfort and passivity (see PHLEGMATIC).

....Gerade Kleinkinder verlangen von uns sofortige Reaktionen. Sie verändern sich laufend. Es gibt keine Ruhe - ausser Nachtruhe - das Leben mit Kindern fordert heraus und verlangt dauernde Veränderungen...Small children in particular demand immedia…

Small children in particular demand immediate reactions from us. They are constantly changing. There is no rest - except for a good night's sleep - life with children is challenging and requires constant change.

So we only become active ourselves when there is no other way; when external pressure forces you to act.

It's easy to forget that we already have a choice, but it's too easy to miss it.

They feel that all they can do is react to what is happening around them. Such people think that change is always coming from the outside and there is nothing you can do but respond to it.

In reality, however, we could very well have changed the situation ourselves.

Example: Termination

Let's assume you are sitting at your desk and suddenly a colleague comes in and tells you that you should come to the boss, please. There, your supervisor will tell you in the presence of the authorized signatory that the company regrets it very much, but that they unfortunately have to part with you as an employee. You will be terminated at the next possible date.

A stroke of fate? A change completely out of the blue? And you couldn't see it at all? Is it really like that?

....Manchmal ist es fünf vor zwölf und wir merken es gar nicht. Höchste Zeit aufzuwachen! Manchmal ist es ratsam, nicht nur seine, sondern auch die Uhr eines guten Freundes anzuschauen...Sometimes it's five to twelve and we don't even notice. High t…

Sometimes it's five to twelve and we don't even notice. High time to wake up! Sometimes it is advisable to look not only at his watch but also at that of a good friend.

Recognize the omens and draw the consequences

Almost all changes have omens. In the example above, it could possibly have been poor company results, outsourcing, or other restructuring.

The only thing that matters is whether we perceive these signs and then act accordingly.

As a rule, we have a lot of possibilities to see in which direction something is going. We just need to open our eyes, actively seek to get the important information, and then deal with it appropriately.

In this way you can shape your own life and bring about a self-chosen and beneficial change for you (e.g. looking for a better job in good time). And that before you can only react to changes from outside (the termination).

Recognize Signs In Good Time

Almost all changes have omens. In the above example of a termination, it could be poor company results, outsourcing or other restructuring.

The only thing that matters is whether we perceive these signs and then act accordingly. As a rule, there are many ways to tell the direction in which something is going. We just need to open our eyes and actively seek to get the important information and then react accordingly.

In this way, you can shape your own life and bring about a change that is of your own choosing and that is beneficial to you (e.g. looking for a better job in good time) and this before you have to react to a termination - from outside.

But if we ignore all signs and hope that everything stays the same, the moment will come at some point when the change - in the example the termination - actually hits us like a stroke of fate to which we can only react. Then we quickly feel overwhelmed, helpless and insecure.

....Die heutige Medienwelt ist voll von Informationen, die uns teilweise angenehm erscheinen, aber auch voll von überfordernden Mitteilungen, die uns unsicher machen können und die Angst vor Veränderungen und selbstbewusstem Vorgehen vergrössern...T…

Today's media world is full of information that sometimes seems pleasant to us, but also full of overwhelming messages that can make us insecure and increase the fear of change and self-confident approach.

Choose Change Yourself

You feel completely different when you consciously perceive the signals. Recognizing small signals can help initiate changes yourself.

Instead of REACTION there will be ACTION. I control my approach. This can prevent extremely unpleasant situations.

Example Health

Such a time comes when we notice small signs of health problems. At the latest then it is worthwhile to know the most important health principles (LINK) and to implement them immediately. Many could thus protect themselves from medical intervention and unhealthy medication.

The question. whether you should change anything in the way you live is a very important question. If this topic is not taken seriously enough, then a so-called “stroke of fate” is more and more likely. It can then be called CANCER, surgery, medication, etc. Too bad. One could have prevented, for example, if one had adhered to these most important health rules: NEWSTART PLUS.

....Viele Menschen scheuen Veränderungen so sehr, dass sie auch gesundheitliche Nachteile in Kauf nehmen. Dabei könnten viele mit einer Lebensstil-Anpassung ihre Gesundheit auch ohne Medikamente signifikant verbessern - dies ist eine Erfahrung, die …

Many people shy away from changes so much that they also accept health disadvantages. Many of them could significantly improve their health even without medication with a lifestyle adjustment - this is an experience that we are able to make on an ongoing basis in our Sonnmatt health center.

Finally, a few suggestions for topics where a situation analysis is most appropriate:

Foresee Change

Take your time to think about where changes in your life might be expected or necessary:

  • at the workplace / in the company

  • in partnership

  • regarding your health

  • own satisfaction and well-being

  • in terms of financial security

  • regarding personal growth and development

  • in questions of future planning

  • or are there other important areas?

TIP:

Make it a habit to keep thinking about where you could actively change something yourself. In the way you think it is smart and wise not to fall into a "trap".

The Truth About Lies - 3 - Need for Acceptance

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Maybe it was not possible for you to read part 1 and 2 of this ‘Truth-Series’. Here ist part 1 (LINK), and here is part 2 (LINK).

"As long as people don't like me, I can't find myself good either."

Perhaps you know the social chameleons who adapt their 'color' to the environment because they have not yet defined their own identity. They want to please everyone and are dependent on the recognition and respect of others. The longer this phase lasts, the stronger the questions become:

  • Who am I?

  • What am i really like?

  • How do I actually feel?

Example Karen

Since childhood, Karen has learned to please everyone. She built her self-worth on the strategy of the relationship (see BLOG). Recognition has become vital to her survival. Her grades were always good. Her parents valued her because she never caused problems. "A lovely girl," was the motto everywhere.

At the age of 22, she had the idea that over the years, trying to please everyone else might not have had such a positive impact on her. She noticed her limited eye contact and the bad feeling when someone annoyed with her. Then she feels that she has to do everything so that this criticizing person would see her again in a positive light.

Karen wanted to join an association from which her parents had decidedly distanced themselves. This stole Karen's sleep. Her tendencies towards perfectionism (see BLOG) also bothered her. Karen chose to get counseling so she could get out of this downward spiral.

....Ihren eigenen Weg finden, Entscheidungen selber fällen und die Verantwortung dafür übernehmen, die allgemeine Unabhängigkeit soweit vernünftig anstreben, das alles macht uns reifer und fähiger, echte und tiefe Beziehungen einzugehen, die auf pos…

Finding your own way, making decisions yourself and taking responsibility for it, striving for general independence as sensibly as possible, all this makes us more mature and able to enter into real and deep relationships that are built on positive values.

The dangers behind it

With this lie - everyone must like me - your own well-being is placed in the hands of other people; maybe in trustworthy, but maybe not. Relatives and friends can take advantage of this ‘power’ and manipulate the ‘victim’ that requires recognition. Instead of taking care of themselves, they cannot help serving other needs. Over time, this leads to growing inner anger.

Some mothers can support this lie and require their child to be responsive to their needs. Then the child - now perhaps married and with children - has to call at least three times a week and be present at her home at every party, even though he lives hundreds of kilometers away. If the child did not do this, they would make it hear that it was a bad child.

Recognize emotional attachments

Once we have recognized these emotional ties, we can decide:

Should I do what I think is right, although I have to expect others not to like it? Or
Should I try to please the others by doing what they want and thereby ignoring my conviction?


This creates a tug between guilt (living your own conviction and thus ignoring others) and anger (doing only what others want and neglecting yourself).

You know the saying:

"We can't please everyone!"


Right? The more demanding the social environment, the more lost we are if we really want something. If we are surrounded by mature people, the surprise is that they can respond sensitively to a ‘NO’.

....“Nein danke, das passt mir so nicht. Vielleicht ein andermal. Nettes Angebot trotzdem. Bis bald. Bye bye”..“No thanks, that doesn't suit me. Maybe another time. Nice offer anyway. See you. Bye Bye."....

“No thanks, that doesn't suit me. Maybe another time. Nice offer anyway. See you. Bye Bye."

What is real love here?

When I am addicted, do I love the others by always fulfilling their wishes in order to get recognition? Can I love others if I haven't found my self-value yet, maybe even hate myself? Don't I have to learn to accept my strengths and weaknesses first? After done this, couldn't I meet other people's needs better? Wouldn't it be important to think about my self-worth (see BLOG) and develop it properly before I simply give up my identity and only pursue other opinions?

"We can't please everyone!"

Repeat this true statement as often as you are trying to learn to take your own needs seriously. Because everyone else will have a profit later. Because then, as a mature personality, you have become a social added value.

....Es geht nichts über echte Liebe und tiefe Freundschaft. Dafür braucht es aber zwei reife Persönlichkeiten, möglichst unabhängig und frei für eine gemeinsame Abenteuerreise. Je unabhängiger, desto mehr kann in eine Partnerschaft eingebracht werde…

There is nothing more important than real love and deep friendship. However, this requires two mature personalities, as independent and free as possible for a joint adventure trip. The more independent, the more can be given into a partnership. The more dependent, the more energy and strength is deducted.

Let us remember:

Those who love themselves and have accepted themselves can also love others.

see BLOG

Truth or Lies - 1 – Including Test

....Es ist hochinteressant: jeder hat seine eigene Vorstellung von Wahrheit und Lüge. Oftmals sind diese Vorstellungen nicht ganz klar richtig oder falsch, und wir merken es nicht, vielleicht ein ganzes Leben lang nicht! Denn eigentlich möchte niema…

It’s so interesting to note how different people think about truth and lies. We don’t realize that our ideas are often not completely correct, or that they could even be clearly wrong. If we never find out, we could carry this distorted view with us throughout our entire lives. Wouldn’t it be a shame to sacrifice our quality of life to a lie? That is something we should strive to avoid.

An Example: Brigitte

When Brigitte gets to the end of her rope, she goes to a psychiatrist. She’s had enough. Everything seems to be going wrong in her life. Her psychiatrist, Herr Bollmann, asks Brigitte what bothers her most. Her answer: “The biggest problem is my husband. We fight at the drop of a hat. He never offers to help me. I do everything to keep our marriage going, and he does nothing!”

"Is there anything else that bothers you?"

"Yes. I hate my weight and my figure. Whenever I weigh myself, I get depressed because I’m so fat. And although I like my job, I’m afraid of making mistakes. I don’t have any friends and I feel lonely much of the time. Things are not much better at church. Everyone seems to be so shallow. I always feel bad because I don’t live the way I should. God doesn’t love me. I’m sure of that."

If we were to ask Brigitte to name the CAUSE of her troubles, she would surely answer, her marriage, her weight, her perfectionism and many other things.

Could it be that Brigitte has fallen victim to some malicious LIES? How so?

What lies might they be? Do you have any ideas?

Let’s have a look at four possible lies:

  1. Brigitte believes it is terrible to make mistakes. The truth: Everybody makes mistakes, and most mistakes do not cause any catastrophes. People make mistakes. If I believe I must be perfect, that is a lie!

  2. Brigitte believes her husband causes all her marriage problems. No one can say, "It’s all your fault!" The truth is: The responsibility and blame for marital problems must always be shared. Problems in marriage are a product of teamwork.

  3. Brigitte believes her being overweight decreases her value as a person. The truth is: A person’s weight has nothing to do with his or her value as a person (although it may be a reflection of the value he or she places on him- or herself.) It is a lie to believe we are only as valuable as our accomplishments. (BLOG)

  4. Brigitte believes that God doesn’t like her because she is not good enough. The truth is: God loves her the way she is, independent of her behavior. God’s love cannot be earned. It is a gift to every person. We can only accept or reject it.

Unfortunately, Brigitte is no exception. In fact, most of us are like her. We often fall for different lies and pay a high price for it. The more lies we believe, the unhappier and more emotionally disturbed we become.  

Our emotional difficulties are mostly caused by lies we tell ourselves or are told by others!

....Es sind nicht nur Bücher, sondern auch Filme, Zeitungen, soziale Medien, Werbung und vieles mehr, was in uns Werte verändern kann. Seien wir aufmerksam, ja vorsichtig, damit wir nicht ein Opfer dieser Systeme werden...Our values can be influence…

Our values can be influenced by books, films, newspapers, magazines, social media, advertisements and many other things. We should be careful not to fall victim to these systems.

What’s actually going on here?

Our brains are like smartphones. Modern telephones are used to store information and pass it on. With them, we have unlimited access to huge libraries of information. They do a great job, but in many ways are actually just good imitations of our brains. All our convictions, attitudes and expectations are stored in our brains. These all constitute the basis for our values.

Some of these values correspond with truth. For example:

"You can’t please everyone!" or "Life is tough."  

Some examples of typical lies might be: "I’m only worth as much as I can achieve," "Life must be fair," and "If things don’t go my way, I will be unhappy."

These are convictions that we usually learn in childhood. They sound true because we have so often heard and lived according to them. They are anchored in our sub conscience and influence us every day of our lives. If we don’t consciously recognize them, we have no hope of overcoming them. We will remain helpless victims.

Emotions are reflections of thoughts, whether lies or truth. People who spend more time living with lies end up being unhappy. Those who love truth are happier. The experience of those who waver between the two is full of ups and downs. 

The best thing we can do for ourselves is to listen to as much truth as possible and translate it from our brains into real life. This will help us deal better with our daily challenges.

Summary

Lies cause emotional suffering.

Truth produces emotional health.

Good thoughts produce good fruit, and bad thoughts produce bad fruit.

...."Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.".."Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds."....

"Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds."

Good News:

There is HOPE!

Emotional health is within reach of everyone who is willing to concentrate on finding out the truth and living life accordingly.

What are Lies?

Lies are convictions, attitudes and expectations that are not in harmony with reality. We learn these lies from diverse sources like parents, friends, relatives, culture, society and church.

Sometimes we recognize lies in our lives but stick with them because we are so used to them. It would take a lot of effort to replace them with truth. These are usually the most dangerous of all lies.

What is Truth?

This is a very difficult question. Here’s what Wikipedia says:

" Truth is most often used to mean being in accord with fact or reality, or fidelity to an original or standard.”

“Truth is usually held to be opposite to falsehood, which, correspondingly, can also suggest a logical, factual, or ethical meaning.”

As we can see, this is a complex subject. Additionally, we know that the ability to recognize truth is a skill that can and should be learned early in life. As humans, we also have a spiritual eye, which can often recognize much earthbound truth to be oversimplified because it ignores the greater meaning and reality that may be discovered.

When it comes to the discovery of the meaning of life, how the earth was formed and the source of true love, we cannot always depend on the interpretations of science (so-called). True science takes every fact into consideration. When scientists reject evidence because it conflicts with their preconceived ideas and present their “findings” as truth, they are not really representatives of science but have created their own brand of “religion”. Fortunately, we have all the resources we need in order to examine the evidence for ourselves. In this age of fake news, we know it can be risky to blindly believe media, science or religion, for example. We should test everything and keep only what we can identify as truth.   

Here is the Self-Test

If you are interested in finding out where you stand in this subject, you might like to do the following test. Hidden within each of the following statements is an irrational conviction or lie. If your point total comes out in the positive range, you might consider working on some of these issues. Consider each statement thoughtfully and answer as truthfully as possible. Remember: The truth will make you.

Test in Deutsch

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Test in English

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I wish you a wonderful week, filled with love and peace and truth! 

Caution! – The Power of Trivia

.... Was ist für Sie wichtig ? Was ist unwichtig ? Was ist dringend ? Vielleicht unangenehme Fragen. Wie gehen wir mit unserer Zeit, unserem Leben um ? Gibt es da noch ungenutztes Potenzial ?..What’s important to you? What’s not so important? What’s…

What’s important to you? What’s not so important? What’s urgent? Maybe these questions are uncomfortable. How do we spend our time – our lives? Is there some unrealized potential we might discover?

An Example from Antiquity

Once a Greek orator by the name of Demosthenes wanted to present an important subject to a group of elite Athenians. As he spoke, he noticed they were not listening very well; they seemed distracted. So he stopped his discourse and told them what he was about to say was very important. Then he told the following story:

 “Two men rented a donkey and shared the cost for a journey that would begin in Athens. Because it was extremely hot, they both wanted to walk on the shady side of the donkey, and they both claimed to have rented the donkey’s shadow.”

Then, abruptly, Demosthenes started to leave. His audience reacted quickly and begged him to finish his story.

Finally he gave in and continued his speech.

His words were packed with meaning: “You Athenians! How is it that you are so interested in a story about a donkey’s shadow yet unwilling to listen to much more important matters?”

Are things any different today?

How quickly we allow our attention to be captured by trivial matters and forget other much more important things!

....Wie kommt das ? Warum sind wir so leicht zerstreut und ablenkbar ?..Why is that? Why are we so unmindful and easily distracted?....

Why is that? Why are we so unmindful and easily distracted?

Characteristics of Trivia

No one would like to admit that his or her life is full of meaningless odds and ends, or that he or she is not really sure what is important. Perhaps we think whatever we do is important.

Isn’t it true that much of what we say is basically hot air? We often speak out of habit, but what we say is not of much benefit to anyone.

When do our words matter? When are our deeds significant? When are our work, hobbies and free time meaningful?

Is it possible that people who don’t have any definite goals in life could fall into an abyss of meaninglessness without realizing it? Do you know anyone like that?

How do people find worthy goals? On what do they base their decisions? Is it, perhaps, their values? Where there is no value, is there no meaning?

Is enjoyment what makes life worthwhile?

Does material wealth like a house, car or yacht add meaning to life?

Is a life with as much power and influence as possible meaningful? What other conditions might make it true?

What is left after 40 years of work during which a Mercedes moved into the garage, but the family fell apart?  

What’s left at 60, when, after having packed as much pleasure as possible into one’s life, the doctor bills roll in like a flood and you never get to enjoy your retirement? Your grandchildren would be sad to lose their grandfather, from whom they could have learned so much!

What’s left, when the lights dim on movie stars and politicians and their glory ends in loneliness and depression?

Our value, that is, our self-worth (BLOG), often seems to be built on false assumptions.

....Die Zeit, unser wertvollstes Gut. Was machen wir damit ? Schlagen wir sie einfach zu Tode ? Wär doch schade !..Time is our most valuable asset. What do we do with it? Do we just kill it? Wouldn’t that be a shame?....

Time is our most valuable asset. What do we do with it? Do we just kill it? Wouldn’t that be a shame?

What do you think of the following statement?

“We must turn away from a thousand topics that invite attention. There are matters that consume time and arouse inquiry, but end in nothing.

The highest interests demand the close attention and energy that are so often given to comparatively insignificant things.” MH 456

Marks of Importance

When do we notice that something important has happened? When do you realize that you have said something important? How can we distinguish between important and unimportant matters?

....Damit unser Leben an Farbe gewinnt, sagen wir zum Licht wird, müssen wir die Zeit und Energie gut einteilen und weise einsetzen. Wie macht man das ?..In order to put more color and light into our lives, we have to use our time and energy wisely.…

In order to put more color and light into our lives, we have to use our time and energy wisely. But, how?

Critical Questions

How Do I Manage My Time?

What do I gain for my life by spending my evening watching TV and being entertained? Is it really worth my time?

What does time mean to me? Am I just waiting for retirement, because I know I’ll have time THEN? Isn’t time important now? What might I accomplish if I were more efficient with my time and wasted it less on trivialities?

Time is money. That’s what they say. Is money, at least, important to me? If so, time must also be. I can buy things with money. I can buy things of value and high quality, but money can also be used for inferior goods. Sometimes I realize the true value, or lack thereof, of an item after the purchase has already been made.

How do I treat myself?

How often do I go to the doctor’s? Am I healthy, or do I get sick easily? Why haven’t I stopped smoking, although I know it’s going to ruin my retirement? Why don’t I exercise, even though I know it’s extremely important for my health?

Do my feelings of inferiority sometimes reveal themselves in the way I treat my body? Do I understand my own value? Is the way I eat, drink and spend my time an indication of my self-worth? Do I think so little of myself that, subconsciously, I am slowly committing suicide?

How do I treat my loved ones?

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Test: When I eat with my loved ones, where are my thoughts? Are they in my own sphere, revolving around my own problems? Or do I think about the people I’m eating with? Do I think about what they might be going through, their hopes and needs?

The first step towards improvement is always recognition of a need. To become aware of where my thoughts are centered is necessary before I can change their direction. If I think about my friends and family members, I will soon discover they could use my help. Until now, they may have been forced to handle everything alone, which can be a heavy burden.

Let’s take our most important people seriously and not leave their destinies to chance. Let’s take the responsibility and help our loved ones carry their burdens so they can live more balanced lives.

How do I handle important and unimportant matters?

Once I have learned to distinguish between important matters and trivia, my life will never be the same! Success in accomplishing this task is related to self-awareness and self-worth, which, in turn, correlate with my basic values and principles of life.

These values and principles will finally facilitate the setting of priorities for my life.

It would make absolutely no sense to sit in front of the boob tube every evening and squander my most precious possession, my life, would it?

Why shouldn’t I do something useful with my time?

Decisions, decisions. Multitudes are in the valley of decision! Sometimes we make courageous decisions on New Year’s Eve. Don’t put it off till then. Just do it!

What important questions help me find meaning in life?

Here are a few questions you may find helpful:

  • Who am I really?

  • What are my personal goals? If I continue living my life as I am, where will it take me?

  • What do I want to experience in my marriage, with my family and friends? Do I want happiness for myself? Do I want to share it with others?

  • What are some dangerous energy and time wasters that I have to eliminate from my life so my usefulness and performance will not be hindered?

  • What can I do with the extra time and energy to become an asset for my family?

  • Who might help me with my resolutions? Is there someone I could team up with?

Thank you for your attention.

....Die erste Kunst: Die richtigen Fragen stellen - Die zweite Kunst: Die richtigen Antworten finden. Nicht ganz einfach !!..The highest art is to ask the right questions. The next highest art is to find the right answers. Neither is easy.....

The highest art is to ask the right questions. The next highest art is to find the right answers. Neither is easy.

I wish you a bushel and a peck of courage, strength and joy to swim against the tide. Don’t follow the crowd. Build a strong future. Make decisions that will make a difference in your own life and in the lives of your family and loved ones!

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