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melsteam 51, Male, Texas, USA - 14 entries

Jan 2007
4:43 AM CDT

IT's the terrible pressure that success brings ....that is in fact more pressure causing than ill events. I now see why perhaps, those addicted to things (e.g. like medications, illegal drugs AND drug-pushers) from giving up their drugs and entering life with a newer start. IF they did so, with the right attitude, they would have a better life- a happier life, but they don't want to get better (i.e. from a certain point of view)

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jill 64, Male, Canada - 2 entries

Jan 2007
4:21 PM EDT

My life seems so confusing right now. I have Sarah living in a group home, Stephen is failing school, my job does not seem as fulfilling as it has been and things with Naz seem *changed*. I am not sure what I am suppose to do to change any of these things. Over and over, every day, I am struggling in understanding all of these things. Sometimes it seems like I am living to *avoid* the issues, other times I can't escape them. I do not know what tomorrow is going to throw at me and that feels so horribly scary. It feels so uncontrolled.

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princess 50, Male, New York, USA - 10 entries

Jan 2007
3:07 PM EDT

FOR I BRAG THAT I AM A SUPERSTAR!

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1 comment(s) - 02:46 PM - 03/13/2007

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signguy23 59, Male, Ohio, USA - 10 entries

Jan 2007
2:26 PM EDT

The diet is working thus far. I have lost a total of 43 pounds since I started, but I need to alter the food content and put some more proteins and carbs into it because it is starting to effect me in small ways like muscle mass and energy. I found that carbs are what the human body uses for fuel...IT NEEDS THEM to function properly. also, proteins are what our bodies use for building muscle and without them our muscles get weaker. Beans and wheat breads and more brown rice are good ways to accomplish this. It is still successful as a diet goes, just slowing a bit in total weight loss.

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storminorma 65, Female, Florida, USA - 34 entries

Jan 2007
2:04 PM EDT

What about the "humble" bunch of us that are not destined for "greatness" in the eyes of other people?! It doesn't make us any less valued or needed..only God deems "greatness" and in his eyes some chosen few that we may deem "less great" on this planet, could be HIS greatest servants of all, and produce his greatest works of all..ever hear that new song by Randy Travis, "Three Wooden Crosses?!

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maureen 62, Female, Ohio, USA - 8 entries

Jan 2007
1:42 PM EDT

Well I guess eveyone wants my bio, and just dont feel like my life is woth putting on the family website. So I have decided to keep this journal, and to those who have the stomache to read the "not so nice stuff", which os most of what my life is all about. Your welcome to read on.

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Angela Wang 47, Female, China - 73 entries

Jan 2007
1:04 AM EDT

In recent three days, my son and I stayed at home. We are very happy, my son looks like an angel in the whole day, giggling, running, speaking loudlyall the time. Looking at his happy face, I am very satisfied with that.

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tealprincess18 35, Female, Virginia, USA - 88 entries

Jan 2007
10:42 AM EDT

hey today is going good i guess... i have been e:mailing john a little and we are doing good.... so anyways we are setting plans for friday... when hecomes home.. well other than that i had exams today and got out of school at 11:20.. coolwell i will write tomorrow.. *destiney

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garryageez 62, Male, United Kingdom - 14 entries

Jan 2007
12:06 PM GMT

If People insist that all things are empty and transitory, it is just as great a mistake to insist that all things are real and do not change. If a person becomes attached to his ego-personality, it is a mistake because it cannot save him from dissatisfaction or suffering. If he believes there is no ego, it is also a mistake and it would be useless for him to practice the Way of Truth. If people assert that everything is happiness, that is a mistake, too. Buddha teaches the middle way transcending these prejudiced concepts, where duality merges into oneness. Gautama Buddha.

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garryageez 62, Male, United Kingdom - 14 entries

Jan 2007
12:05 PM GMT

The fourfold noble truth is the basis of the Buddhas teachings. It teaches us that life in Samsara is suffering, what causes it and ultimately what we must do to escape from it. The fourfold noble truth is 1) The truth of suffering . 2) The truth of the cause of suffering. 3) The truth of the cessation of suffering. 4) The truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering. The best way to explain the meaning of the fourfold noble truth is through the Buddhas words himself, and so I quote from the teachings of the Buddha. 1. The world is full of suffering. Birth is suffering, old age is suffering, sickness and death are sufferings. To meet a man whom one hates is suffering, to be separated from a beloved one is suffering, to be vainly struggling to satisfy one's needs is suffering. In fact, life that is not free from desire and passion is always involved with distress. This is called the Truth of Suffering. The cause of human suffering is undoubtedly found in the thirsts of the physical body and in the illusions of worldly passion. If these thirsts and illusions are traced to their source, they are found to be rooted in the intense desires of physical instincts. Thus, desire, having a strong will-to-live as its basis, seeks that which it feels desirable, even if it is sometimes death. This is called the Truth of the Cause of Suffering. If desire, which lies at the root of all human passion, can be removed, then passion will die out and all human suffering will be ended. This is called the Truth of Cessation of Suffering. In order to enter into a state where there is no desire and no suffering, one must follow a certain Path. The stages of this Noble Eightfold Path are: Right View, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Behavior, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration. This is called the Truth of the Noble Path to the Cessation of the Cause of Suffering. People should keep these Truths clearly in mind, for the world is filled with suffering and if anyone wishes to escape from suffering, he must sever the ties of worldly passion which is the sole cause of suffering. The way of life which is free from all worldly passion and suffering can only be known through Enlightenment, and Enlightenment can only be attained through the discipline of the Noble Eightfold Path. 2. All those who are seeking Enlightenment must understand the Fourfold Noble Truth. Without understanding this, they will wander about interminably in the bewildering maze of life's illusions. Those who understand this Fourfold Noble Truth are called "the people who have acquired the eyes of Enlightenment." Therefore, those who wish to follow the Buddha's teachings should concentrate their minds on this Fourfold Noble Truth and seek to make their understanding of its meaning clear. In all ages, a saint, if he is a true saint, is one who understands it and teaches it to others. When a man clearly understands the Fourfold Noble Truth, then the Noble Eightfold Path will lead him away from greed; and if he is free from greed, he will not quarrel with the world, he will not kill, nor steal, nor commit adultery, nor cheat, nor abuse, nor flatter, nor envy, nor lose his temper, nor forget the transience of life will he be unjust. 3. Following the Noble Path is like entering a dark room with a light in the hand; the darkness will all be cleared away and the room will be filled with light. People who understand the meaning of the Noble Truths and have learned to follow the Noble Path are in possession of the light of wisdom that will clear way the darkness of ignorance. Buddha leads people, merely by indicating to them the Fourfold Noble Truth. Those who understand it properly will attain Enlightenment; they will be able to guide and support others in this bewildering world, and they will be worthy of trust. When the Fourfold Noble Truth is clearly understood, all the sources of worldly passion are dried up. Advancing from this Fourfold Noble Truth, the disciples of Buddha will attain all other precious truths; they will gain the wisdom and insight to understand all meanings, and will become capable of preaching the Dharma (True Teaching) to all the peoples of the world.

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