What is the difference between guilt and shame and why is the distinction crucial for our emotional and spiritual health. It s invaluable to discern the difference between guilt and shame so that we can respond appropriately in situations and can ask others to respond to us appropriately and fairly also. It s also vital that we know whether we are feeling bad because of something we have done or because we have simply gotten into the habit of feeling bad. Guilt is something our conscience compels us to feel when we have acted in a way that is not in alignment with our own moral compass. If we believe in being honest and we lie, we will feel guilty even if we justify it as a white lie to ourselves or others . If we believe in the Golden Rule, Do unto others , we will feel guilty if we treat someone disrespectfully or unfairly. In guilt, we feel bad about what we have done, not who we are. We are able to distinguish between the goodness of who we fundamentally are and the mistake we have made that requires...

Football is a rough and tumble sport that requires a lot of protective equipment. Even the staff wears football gear, although it isn t necessarily protective equipment. Football staff is the coaching team. This group of individuals wears specialized football gear to help them communicated with the other coaches. That is why so many coaches wear headsets. The main coach also carries a playbook or something to write down the plays. The playbook is an essential piece of football gear, as coaches need to adapt to every scene and situation. During practice, coaches use whistles to begin and end drills and plays. Football staff usually wears shirts or uniforms to make them easily distinguished. The players football gear is much more involved. Their personal equipment consists of many different things, beginning with uniform pants and shirt. Players are provided with helmets to provide essential head protection. Under the uniform, each player is layered in protective padding. Shoulder and kneepads are just two areas...

Just an innocent question and one that I don t have any for sure answers to but one that deserves at least some thought. I am thinking them number one because my lovely brother-in-law has me writing these joyous articles for him as his employee and also because electronic parts are one of the most frustrating parts for me of the technology boom that has happened in the last 100 but way more quickly in the last 30 years. What frustrates me so much about electronic parts. Well for one thing I don t understand them and don t have the power therefore to fix them or to at least know what needs to be fixed, what kind of effort it will be, and maybe most importantly how much it should cost to fix it. It is this way with any system that you don t understand and it frustrates me to no end because people who do understand can t be trusted oftentimes and we end up paying for being ignorant. Electronic parts also have a habit of breaking at the worst times, and the more we rely on them the worse it is when they unreliably...

And yet, many successful people will tell you it s not actually easy for them, they just rely on their strengths to pull them forward and over the rough spots. Below are 15 characteristics of the happiest, most successful people I know and have had the privilege of knowing. Use this list as a guide, not an end all and be all. I doubt any one person is strong in all of these areas, but some come close. Willing Successful people are willing to dig in, do the work and learn new things. They re simply willing to do whatever it takes to create the life they want. Open Successful people are open to new ideas. They don t close themselves off from information that might help them. Courageous Often, successful people are risk-takers, but more importantly they re courageous. They tap into the courage that lives deep in them and use it to break ground, try new things and put themselves out in front. Decisive There s an old adage that says be quick to make a decision and slow to change it. Successful people do just that...

If you are planning a party, you already know that food can be one of your biggest expenses. However, you can take several steps to cut your party food costs. It is not necessary to purchase expensive appetizers and beverages to throw a great party. A little imagination and effort can make your party a memorable occasion. Here are some ideas and suggestions to help you save money on food when throwing your next party: Have a potluck A potluck is certainly cheaper than hiring a caterer and you will save a lot of time and money by having your guests prepare a dish to share with others. Potluck is fun and you will surely end up with an interesting assortment of foods. To make things simpler, include a suggestion as to what type of dish you would like your guests to bring such as a dessert, vegetable, or salad. Finger foods are fun Small sandwiches, chips, dips, and vegetable trays are relatively inexpensive and you won t need to bother with place settings and bringing out your best china. Simply supply napkins...

Americans have varying views and beliefs about adoption, many formed by media coverage of adoption by celebrities or that rare case of birthparents fighting to overturn an adoptive placement. Articles in local newspapers lead some to think that the only way to adopt is to travel abroad rather than seeking a child from their public child welfare agency. Controversy over whether or not gay parents should be allowed to adopt has also generated a significant amount of media attention. Coverage of the issue has created a greater awareness of adoption, but also many misconceptions. Perhaps I can shed some additional light on adoption, particularly about the adoption of children in the child welfare system by gay parents. Certain realities exist which underscore attempts by state child welfare practitioners to secure a permanent family for the 523,000 children in foster care, either through reunification with the child 8217;s family or adoption. Of those about 62 percent would be adopted by their foster parent s , 23...