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"Book written by Gerald Crawford", "The Bill Always Comes Due book."

THE THINGS WE TELL OURSELVES TO FEEL BETTER

There is someone we speak to more than anyone else in our lives. Ourselves. And sometimes, we are incredibly good at convincing ourselves of things that simply make us feel better. We say: “It’s not really that bad.” “Things will change.” “I’ll start tomorrow.” “I had no choice.” “Everyone else is doing it.” “I’m doing …

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"Louise_Swart", Basic human need, Love and connection

The basic need of love and connection that drive our choices

Love and Connection: The Human Need to Love, to Be Loved, and to Belong One of the deepest human needs is not simply to have someone in our lives, but to experience a relationship in which we can both love and be loved. The Need Beneath So Many of Our Choices As human beings, we …

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Christ Consequences

You Are Living the Consequences of Who You Have Been: Transforming Your Future Through the Teachings of Jesus Christ

Renewing Your Mind, Transforming Your Heart, and Learning to Live a Life of Love and Compassion By Gerald Crawford | GeraldCrawford.co.za Introduction: The Person You Are Becoming Begins With the Condition of Your Heart Have you ever stopped to consider how the person you have been has influenced the person you are today? The thoughts …

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"Book written by Gerald Crawford", "The Bill Always Comes Due book."

EVERY CHOICE HAS A PRICE

We make hundreds of choices every day. Some are so small that we barely notice them. What time we wake up. What we eat. Where we go. Who we speak to. What we spend. What we watch. What we say. What we don’t say. And then there are the choices that change the direction of …

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Past consciousness, The event

You Are Living the Consequences of Who You Have Been

You Are Not Who You Are Today: You Are Living the Consequences of Who You Have Been There is a profound difference between who we are and what we are currently experiencing. Most of us have, at some point, looked at our lives and said: “This is who I am.” “This is just the way …

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Calmness

Understanding the Feeling of Calm

CALM Understanding the Feeling of Calm Calm is one of the most peaceful emotional states we can experience. It is the feeling of being settled rather than rushed. Present rather than overwhelmed. Grounded rather than scattered. Calm does not necessarily mean that everything in life is perfect. Problems can still exist. Difficult decisions may still …