Platter of Half Baked Ideas

I am reading "Atlas Shrugged" for the Nth time and here is an extract from the book: Happiness is the successful state of life, pain is an agent of death. Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values. A morality that dares to tell you to find happiness in the renunciation of your happinessâ??to value the failure of your valuesâ??is an insolent negation of morality. A doctrine that gives you, as an ideal, the role of a sacrificial animal seeking slaughter on the altars of others, is giving you death as your standard. By the grace of reality and the nature of life, manâ??every manâ??is an end in himself, he exists for his own sake, and the achievement of his own happiness is his highest moral purpose."But neither life nor happiness can be achieved by the pursuit of irrational whims. Just as man is free to attempt to survive in any random manner, but will perish unless he lives as his nature requires, so he is free to seek...

ACCEPTING DISAGREEMENT ___________________________________________________ On a regular basis, you will likely disagree with others. Don't let that disagreement control your life. When you are confident of your own path in life, you will not be threatened by differing opinions. Instead of fighting against others who disagree, allow those differing perspectives to strengthen your own. There's no need to become defensive when your opinions are challenged. Instead, let the challenges help you to further refine and clarify your own thinking. True success is not a matter of forcing others to adopt your viewpoint. True success comes from making your life a full, complete and valuable expression of your own unique point of view. There will always be those who think differently than you do. Learn to see that as a blessing, and learn to appreciate its value. When you gratefully, peacefully, and lovingly accept disagreement, It loses its power to control your life. And you can transform ...

1 = Did you know ??? Did you know that when you envy someone, it's because you really likeThat person? Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart, areReal weaklings and are most susceptible? Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are theOnes that really need some one to protect them? Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are: "I loveyou", "Sorry" and "Help me" The people who say these are those whoActually need them or really feel them, and are the ones you reallyNeed to treasure, because they have said them. Did you know that people who occupy themselves by keeping othersCompany or helping others is the ones that actually need your companyAnd help? Did you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves? Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty? Did you know that those who dress in black are those who want to beUnnoticed and need y...

Men â?¦ and what we need to know. If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay. Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior. Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache. Stop trying to change yourselves for a relationship that's not meant to be. Slower is better. Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy. If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you the way you deserved to be treated, then of course you can't "be friends." A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend. Don't settle. If you feel like he is stringing you along, he probably is. Don't stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are just worse. The only person you can control in a relationship is you. Avoid men who've got a bunch of children by a bunch of different women. He didn't marry them whe...

Ode To My True Friend ________________________________________ The day I met you I found a friend - And a friendship that I pray will never end. Your smile - so sweet And so bright - Kept me going When day was as dark as night. You never ever judged me, You understood my sorrow. Then you told me it needn't be that way And gave me the hope of a better tomorrow. You were always there for me, I knew I could count on you. You gave me advice and encouragement Whenever I didn't know what to do. You helped me learn to love myself You made life seem so good. You said I can do anything I put my mind to And suddenly I knew I could. There were times when we didn't see eye to eye And there were days when both of us cried. But even so we made it through: Our friendship hasn't yet died. Circumstances have pulled us apart, We are separated by many miles. Truly, the only thing that keeps me going Is my treasured memory of your smile. This friendship we share Is so precious to me, I hop...

Lighting Your Way ________________________________________ If I was one thing, I'd be a candle Lighting the way so you can handle Your life easier without woes Not having to fight with your foes. I'd help keep you from stumbling over Things blocking your path to an open door. If I light your path, life is easier, Even strong winds, my light will not deter. No matter what, I'm here for you To cheer you up when you are blue. Do not fret when times get tough, If things look down or kind of rough. Just remember, I'm always here, In your heart, close and near. I will help you out in every way, Happiness and love in your heart will stay. Don't blow me out, that's one request Unless it's me you do detest. I do not try to hurt anyone That isn't good or any fun. But one day you may leave me behind You may no longer need my light to shine. If that day comes, go on your way And I will hope to see you again one day. If one day, I don't appear, Do not worry, do n...

110 MSN Nick Names from my Internet Diary (1) :) smile it scares ppl :P (2) milk duz the body gud, but damm how much did u drink :S (3) ;) Armed n Dangerous :P (4) ;) Learn the rules...then break em :P (5) :P Giv a mouse its cookie, he will want a glass ov milk :P (6) y did i have climb 100 mountains 2 get 2 u :S wen all u had 2 do is smile :) 2 get 2 me ? (7) Life is short an so am I (8) Its nice to be important, but its more important to be nice ;) (9) Im 98 beautiful and 2 carzy or is it the other way round? (10) How many hot, rich, funny, sweet guys are there out there? ......two, but they're dating each other (11) The only driving you've done all day is driving me crazy. (12) The road is full of flat squirrels, who couldn't make up their mind (13) You say you hate me,And i know that it is true,But why cant i stop thinking of you (14) Im like a parking ticket, i hav 'FINE' written all over me (15) The early bird gets the worm but the seco...