William Henley in his poem, "Invictus" wrote: "It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishment the scroll.  I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul."

Matthew 7:13, 14 reads "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for  wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."

Trauma is not something that goes away very quickly.  I am amazed that those who commit crime against others but change their lives and proceed to live prosperly and not think of the person they committed the crime against, are surprised when the crime appears again!  Trauma is not a one time thing!  It is everlasting!  The victim is taught how to live PASS It for they cannot forget it.  This is whether it is lynching in slavery, just slavery, rape, or just physical a...

Congratulations is an overused word but it is a good and quick way to let someone know that you are proud of them and/or their actions.  It should not be a goal of attainment but it should be the product of attainment.  One should do something to earn the small overused word, and the word should be expressed as much or more than needed.  Let someone know that you are proud of them!  Encourage each other!

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One's level of education should not have to be broadcasted to others on a daily basis.  Others should be able to listen to you talk, to examine your reasoning, read your writing, and observe your behavior to form an opinion about your level of education.  An educated person usually uses their position and knowledge as an opportunity to serve and not as a trumpet call to self-importance (Walters, 1993). First Lady Michelle Obama said, "Be empowered. Empower yourselves with ...