Go, conquering hero, go! Travel through the world, be the light and the guide. Speak, teach; there will be many to understand your word. Discover the middle path, the path that opens the eyes and opens the mind, the path that leads to rest, to knowledge, to nirvana.
This sacred path has eight branches: right faith, right resolve, right speech, right action, right living, right effort, right thought, right meditation.
The four sacred truths:
suffering: birth, old age, sickness, death
origin of suffering: thirst for power, pleasure, existence
suppression of suffering: annihilate desire
extinction of suffering: the eight-fold path
What is the cause of old age & death?
birth, existence, ties, desire, sensation, contact, six senses, name & form, perception, impression, ignorance. Thus does ignorance lie at the root of death, old age, suffering & despair.........
| YOU HOLD THE LAMP; GO NOW AND DISPEL THE DARKNESS! | |
| SELF-CONFIDENCE | SELF-IMAGE | ||
| SUCCESS MOTIVATION (DESIRE) | ENTHUSIASM | ||
| CREATIVITY | WINNER'S ATTITUDE | ||
| STOPPING PROCRASTINATION | EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION | ||
| POSITIVE THINKING | TIME ORGANIZATION | ||
| DECISION MAKING | PERSONALITY DYNAMICS | ||
To change your REACTION, change your ATTITUDE,
To change your ATTITUDE, change your FEELINGS,
To change your FEELINGS, change your BELIEFS,
To change your BELIEFS, change your SUB-CONSCIOUS.
Decide where you want to go; then the avenues to get there become more apparent. Analyzing where you are; identifying your desire; believing that you will be able to achieve your goal; setting a realistic deadline; identifying the obstacles you will have to overcome; clearly identifying the support you will need to attain your goal.
INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY ___10 SECRETS to SUCCESS (printed 4-3-02)
| HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHING | DECIDE UPON YOUR TRUE DREAMS AND GOALS |
| TAKE ACTION | NEVER STOP LEARNING |
| BE PERSISTENT AND WORK HARD | LEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILS |
| FOCUS YOUR TIME AND MONEY | DON'T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE; BE DIFFERENT |
| DEAL AND COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY | BE HONEST AND DEPENDABLE; TAKE RESPONSIBILITY |
TWELVE RULES FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE (printed 2-14-91)
never both be angry at once
never yell at each other unless the house is on fire
yield to the wishes of the other as an exercise in self-discipline-if you can't think of a better reason
if you have a choice between making yourself or your mate look good-choose your mate
if you feel you must criticize, do so lovingly
never bring up a mistake of the past
neglect the whole world rather than each other
never let the day end without saying at least one complimentary thing to your life partner
never meet without an affectionate greeting
when you've made a mistake, talk it out and ask for forgiveness
remember, it takes two to make an argument. the one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking
never go to bed mad.
MATE FOR LIFE: leave her alone if: (printed 4-4-94)
she doesn't know whether hamburger comes from a cow or a pig
she can get her panty hose off in less than five seconds
she has sex w/ you on the first date
her parents call you "son" on your first meeting
she smokes but tells you she can quit anytime she wants
didn't get her h.s. diploma because her parents moved frequently
goes to church? she sez h.s. class once toured crystal cathedral
you suggest a cocktail before noon & she accepts
she says the words "till death do us part" are outdated
never voted in presidential election
she clarifies her money is HER money & your money is OUR money
she wants a baby soon - to cement the relationship
RICHIE'S BAR-B-QUE SAUCE
onion, browned in butter, pepper, brown mustard, dark vinegar, tomato sauce, brown sugar, honey, worstershire sauce, lemon, cayenne, & BAY
"Don't expect a gifted child to be outstanding in all these characteristics. Respect their uniqueness, their opinions, their ideas, and their dreams." - Marge Eberts & Peggy Gisler, M.A., Ed.S.; reprinted from the Press Democrat 4/30/96
This pamphlet has been privately compiled
as suggestive words for the Christian to
use in administering to the sick.
CONSECRATING THE OIL (To make Holy)
A simple prayer for the purpose of consecrating might go something like this:
"Our Heavenly Father, by authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, I consecrate, dedicate and set apart this oil for the blessing and anointing of the sick and afflicted, and I do it in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen" Once the oil is consecrated it is permanent and not necessary to do again.
ADMINISTERING TO THE SICK
This can be done in two parts by one or two Christian brothers/sisters visiting the sick person.
1. ANOINTING WITH OIL. The anointing is done by one of the brothers or sisters. Sick person may lie or sit.
Example: (While pouring the oil) Sister Marian Johnson, by authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, I anoint you with oil that has been consecrated, dedicated and set apart for the blessing and anointing of the sick and afflicted, and I do this in the sacred name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
2. SEALING THE ANOINTING. At this time, following the anointing, the Christian brother or sister (or both) lay their hands on the head of the sick person. One of them acts as voice.
(Note to administering brother/sister.) Let the prayer be suited to the case. It stands to reason prior to visitation the circumstances be pondered. You may even fast so that there will be even greater spirituality - a clear channel between you and the Lord, as YOU are the instrument by which he is working through. The leading of a spiritual, exemplary life may be extremely helpful to you in standing in the Lord's stead.
Example: Commencing with eyes closed in prayer, call sick person by name, "Sister Marian Johnson, by authority of The Lord Jesus Christ, I/we lay my/our hands upon your head, seal and confirm this anointing and hereby pronounce a blessing that ..." (the blessing/prayer of faith will now be dictated through you by the Holy Spirit. Pray this prayer vocally in behalf of the sick person by inspiration and prodding from the Holy Spirit. It may be short or long, depending what the Spirit has to say. Try to instill faith in the sick person that by his/her faith in the Lord, that healing CAN and WILL happen). Prayer over the sick must proceed from and be accompanied with a lively faith. There must be faith in the person praying and in the person prayed for. When the prayer is complete, close in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Your Prayer of Faith anointing oil is genuine. It is prepared of six key ingredients (as mentioned Biblically) of the highest quality, imported from the east. Essence of Frankincense and Myrrh from the Holy Land is carefully combined with exact proportions of Calamus, Sweet Cinnamon and Cassia, then thoroughly blended together with the virgin pure golden juice/oil of only the choice, selected, hand picked fruit of the olive tree, harvested and pressed the same day. The result, an elegant, golden anointing oil with a most pleasing fragrance. The very closest to Biblical times as possible. Olive oil becomes cloudy in temp. below 50° F. Always store at room temp. to preserve its natural state. Do not refrigerate.
R.O. Deibler Company
Copyright©1984
"Pray this prayer vocally in behalf of the sick person by inspiration and prodding from the Holy Spirit" - Can you believe this: 'prodding'...Don't let any Christian deny the use of spirit-channeled entities.
Lt./Capt. Father Francis J. Mulcahy: I want to tell you about two men. Each facing his own crisis. The first man you know rather well. The second is a patient here. Well, the first man thought he was facing a crisis. But what he was really doing was trying to impress someone. He was looking for recognition, encouragement, a pat on the back. And whenever that recognition seemed threatened he reacted rather childishly. Blamed everyone for his problems but himself because he was thinking only of himself.
But the second man was confronted with the greatest crisis mortal man can face, the loss of his life. I think you will agree that the second man had every right to be selfish. But instead he chose to think not of himself, but of a brother. A brother! When the first man saw the dignity and the selflessness of the second man, he realized how petty and selfish he had... I... I... I had been. It made me see something more clearly than I've ever seen it before. God didn't put us here for that pat on the back. He created us so he could be here himself. So he could exist in the lives of those he created, in his image.