There are enduring truths about ourselves that we sometimes don't see or remember. What are they? They are truths that were recognized thousands of years ago, and have stood the test of time. Here are a four of them, and some ideas about how to use this knowledge.
Enduring Truths About Self Interest
We are self interested. When we sacrifice for others, even this is motivated by our own desires. Those desires include good feelings and wanting to see or make the world the way we want it to be. Forget this, and we become bitter trying to "do the right thing." In order to avoid this bitterness that comes with "duty", we need to see how being a good person and doing the right thing is just self interest.
We can also point out the self-interest of others when we want to correct their behavior. Tell a man he's wrong, and it isn't usually enough to change his behavior. It's better to show him his true interest - that behaving in a better way is better for HIM. Don't forget the normal and healthy self-interest in dealing with others AND with yourself.
Enduring Truths About Mistakes
Salvador Dali said, "Have no fear of perfection. You'll never reach it." Maybe you see this as negativity, but recognizing the truth is never a negative act. We all make mistakes. The greatest man or woman alive - whoever he or she is - has done some stupid things.
This isn't an attack on human greatness, but a recognition that it isn't dependent on doing things perfectly. Perfectionists certainly suffer for their demands upon themselves, while others hesitate to act for fear of mistakes. Accept that making mistakes is normal, and don't dwell on the the possibility or the reality of those mistakes. As Lao Tzu says, "Do your work, then step back - The only path to serenity."
Enduring Truths About Learning
Our mistakes give us a chance to learn, and so avoid even bigger mistakes. Of course, we also can learn from our successes, and from the successes of others. Why not view mistakes and successes - both our own and others - as the great opportunities they are. Just seize that chance to learn more and so live better.
Enduring Truths About Change
Probably you have seen people that appear to learn nothing from their mistakes, right? Haven't you also known and read about those who turned their lives around? A less important truth is that people often don't change. The far more important truth to remember, and the most important of these enduring truths, is that we CAN change.
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
Digital Inspiration - Technology Blog - 2 new articles
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Our Deepest Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us....
And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people
Permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.
~ Marianne Williamson
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us....
And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people
Permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.
~ Marianne Williamson
Friday, January 9, 2009
Digital Inspiration - Technology Blog - How Many External Monitors are Attached to your Computer?
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How Many External Monitors are Attached to your Computer?Microsoft Research suggests that adding another monitor to your computer is good as multiple screens make computing tasks easier and can enhance users’ productivity by as much as 9 percent. You may have seen workstations having one or two... More Recent Articles |
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7 Layer Bean Dip
This is one of my very favorite things. My sister-in-law and I used to make this every time we got together, and we'd finish off a double batch in like a day between the 2 of us. Random side note: when my husband and I used to live with my in-laws when we first got married and were saving some money, this sister-in-law and I would go through one of those ginormous 5 pound tubs of sour cream every week. No joke.
Anyhow, the dip. It's a really easy one to throw together and is perfect for a party. It's not something you can really make ahead, unless you omit the guacamole. And I'd suggest you don't omit the guacamole. What the 7 layers are that you use is completely up to you. This is just my favorite way. But feel free to change it up with any ingredients you like: green onions, some taco seasoning, add ground beef, use salsa instead of tomatoes, add diced green chilies, add Spanish rice. . .
Ingredients:
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 large red onion, diced
1 recipe guacamole
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1/2 can whole pitted black olives, chopped
cheddar cheese, shredded
Spread refried beans onto the bottom of the dish (I used my 8x8 casserole dish, which works out perfectly), then the guacamole and sour cream. Then layer the remaining ingredients on however you like and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
You can cover with plastic wrap and chill it for 15 minutes or so if you like. Serve with chips. Or it's good enough to just eat with a spoon straight from the dish. Not that I've ever done that or anything.
Anyhow, the dip. It's a really easy one to throw together and is perfect for a party. It's not something you can really make ahead, unless you omit the guacamole. And I'd suggest you don't omit the guacamole. What the 7 layers are that you use is completely up to you. This is just my favorite way. But feel free to change it up with any ingredients you like: green onions, some taco seasoning, add ground beef, use salsa instead of tomatoes, add diced green chilies, add Spanish rice. . .
Ingredients:
1 can refried beans
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 large red onion, diced
1 recipe guacamole
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1/2 can whole pitted black olives, chopped
cheddar cheese, shredded
Spread refried beans onto the bottom of the dish (I used my 8x8 casserole dish, which works out perfectly), then the guacamole and sour cream. Then layer the remaining ingredients on however you like and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
You can cover with plastic wrap and chill it for 15 minutes or so if you like. Serve with chips. Or it's good enough to just eat with a spoon straight from the dish. Not that I've ever done that or anything.
New Beginnings
There will come a time when you believe everything is finished.
That will be the beginning.
~Louis L'Amour
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Photos
Upper: Jackie, Susan and Beth at the Terrapin for dinner
Lower left: New office building in Williamsburg, VA
Lower Right: New artwork found in office building
That will be the beginning.
~Louis L'Amour
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Upper: Jackie, Susan and Beth at the Terrapin for dinner
Lower left: New office building in Williamsburg, VA
Lower Right: New artwork found in office building
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Digital Inspiration - Technology Blog - 3 new articles
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Selecting a Safe Password Manager for Storing your Secret PasswordsWith almost every web application requiring a password and adoption of universal login services like OpenID or Google Accounts still a distant dream, it is ultimately your memory that acts as the safest password manager for storing all those complex and... Live Documents Releases Offline Presentation Editor; Drops Office 2007 SkinSome of you may remember Live Documents, an online office suite that was launched by Sabeer Bhatia (of Hotmail fame) more than a year ago. Live Documents, like Google Docs, would run completely inside the browser and the user interface was an exact clone... Add Keynote Transitions to your Presentations without Mac
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Digital Inspiration - Technology Blog - 3 new articles
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CBS Discontinues WallStrip Video Podcast
A source familiar with the situation says that Wallstrip owner CBS Interactive plans to "take the DNA from... Create Graphs Online with Google Chart MakerI earlier recommended the Google Charts API for embedding charts in web pages. It’s very powerful but the only problem with Charts API is that it look slightly complicated to most users. Google Charts - Live Images
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This is sad. WallStrip, the popular satire video podcast that often covered Internet companies and tech stocks, has been discontinued. 
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Bailey Rose of Arbury
Today we remember Bailey very fondly and mourn her passing one year ago. Certainly, she is happy prancing through meadows and wading in ponds of the fields beyond. Miss you, girl.Photo: Bailey Rose 1997
Guacamole
I'm a Mexican food fanatic. Actually, the word "fanatic" is even an understatement. I would be happy eating Mexican food for dinner 6 days a week. Why only 6, you ask? Because I have a soft spot for Italian food, too, so I need to save one day a week for that.
One of my favorite things to make is guacamole. I've tried so many brands of pre-made guac, and I have never been impressed. Not only unimpressed but YUCK comes to mind as well. Stay far away from the pre-made ones over by the dairy section. If you must buy pre-made, Sam's Club has a pretty decent guac. But I highly recommend making your own -- there's just no substitute for the wonderful flavor.
Random side note: I had an avocado left over the other day and whipped up a half-batch of guac. Because I'd only had guac 2 days that week, which is definitely not enough times. Anyway, my 2 year old came up to me in the kitchen and begged for a taste. I gave it to her, watching closely for the upchuck reflex I was sure to follow, but this girl loved it! She and I inhaled the entire batch in less than 5 minutes. It was hysterical. Who knew?
Another random side note: while we're talking about Sam's Club, they have a bag of 6 avocados for under $6, which is a way better deal than anywhere else I've ever seen. So I suggest you buy that. What to do with the extra avocados, you ask? If you buy that big bag, you'll have the perfect excuse to invite some friends over and make Cayenne Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa!
The last time I made this recipe (pictured), I didn't use the optional ingredients because I was making it as part of a dip (recipe coming Friday!) that has those ingredients in it already. But if I'm just making guac by itself, I always add them in.
Not used to working with avocados? We've got ya covered!
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 large clove garlic (or 2 smaller cloves)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste
Optional (but very yummy):
1 Roma tomato
1/4 small red onion, cut into large pieces
cilantro
Place garlic clove(s) into a food processor and pulse until very fine. If you're using the optional onion and cilantro, add it to food processor now, pulsing until evenly chopped. Add avocado to food processor and pulse until smooth. If you're using the optional tomato, add it to the food processor now. Then add mayonnaise, lime juice and salt and pepper. Give it a quick little pulse to combine everything well. Garnish with leftover cilantro or even parsley, if you have that on hand.
One of my favorite things to make is guacamole. I've tried so many brands of pre-made guac, and I have never been impressed. Not only unimpressed but YUCK comes to mind as well. Stay far away from the pre-made ones over by the dairy section. If you must buy pre-made, Sam's Club has a pretty decent guac. But I highly recommend making your own -- there's just no substitute for the wonderful flavor.
Random side note: I had an avocado left over the other day and whipped up a half-batch of guac. Because I'd only had guac 2 days that week, which is definitely not enough times. Anyway, my 2 year old came up to me in the kitchen and begged for a taste. I gave it to her, watching closely for the upchuck reflex I was sure to follow, but this girl loved it! She and I inhaled the entire batch in less than 5 minutes. It was hysterical. Who knew?
Another random side note: while we're talking about Sam's Club, they have a bag of 6 avocados for under $6, which is a way better deal than anywhere else I've ever seen. So I suggest you buy that. What to do with the extra avocados, you ask? If you buy that big bag, you'll have the perfect excuse to invite some friends over and make Cayenne Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa!
The last time I made this recipe (pictured), I didn't use the optional ingredients because I was making it as part of a dip (recipe coming Friday!) that has those ingredients in it already. But if I'm just making guac by itself, I always add them in.
Not used to working with avocados? We've got ya covered!
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 large clove garlic (or 2 smaller cloves)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt and pepper, to taste
Optional (but very yummy):
1 Roma tomato
1/4 small red onion, cut into large pieces
cilantro
Place garlic clove(s) into a food processor and pulse until very fine. If you're using the optional onion and cilantro, add it to food processor now, pulsing until evenly chopped. Add avocado to food processor and pulse until smooth. If you're using the optional tomato, add it to the food processor now. Then add mayonnaise, lime juice and salt and pepper. Give it a quick little pulse to combine everything well. Garnish with leftover cilantro or even parsley, if you have that on hand.
.sorry.
i am really sorry, but i don't have any time to post my outfits etc. everyday..
there is so much to do and to learn at the moment.. ahhhh...
excuse this please!
i will try to post regulary and of course i will carry on reading your wonderful and inspiring blogs :)
today.
peace,hippiegirl♥
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Digital Inspiration - Technology Blog - 3 new articles
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Jing Pro Records HD-quality Screencast Videos for YouTube
Jing Pro is unique in the sense that it lets you... How to Embed Almost Anything in your WebsiteLearn how to embed almost anything in your HTML web pages from Flash videos to Spreadsheets to high resolution photographs to static images from Google Maps and more. Embed RSS Feeds in Web Pages Go to this page, replace the feed URL with your... One Button for Both Stop and Reload in Firefox
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Happy Birthday, Shayne!!
Happy Birthday, Shayne!! Can't believe you are 20!!! Sometimes you seem like 40, sometimes you seem like 12. You are a pleasure and a joy and we can't wait to see what the next 20 years have in store for you. We love you very much, Mom and Dad
Monday, January 5, 2009
Digital Inspiration - Technology Blog - How to Save Web Pages and Blogs for Offline Reading
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How to Save Web Pages and Blogs for Offline ReadingConsider the following two situations where a local offline copy of websites may come handy: Situation A: You are travelling in a taxi or an airplane where you have access to a reading device (like a laptop computer or your mobile phone) but no... More Recent Articles |
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April's No Bake Cheesecake
My grandma gave me this recipe a very long time ago and I was then in charge of making the cheesecake for the annual Christmas Eve dinner. I hadn't made it for years but I made it for New Years dinner and remembered how easy it is. I thought it would be perfect to post here.
April’s No Bake Cheesecake
1- 8 oz package pkg. cream cheese
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup fresh or bottled lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1- 9 inch crumb crust
1- can prepared pie filling (any flavor you want)
1. Soften cream cheese to room temperature**; whip until fluffy.
2. Gradually add sweetened condense milk; mix until well blended.
3. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract; blend well.
4. Pour into pie crust; chill 2-3 hours (best overnight)
5. Garnish with pie filling.
**To soften cream cheese right out of the fridge just unwrap it and put it in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave 8 seconds at a time until you can poke your finger through it :)**
YUM!
April’s No Bake Cheesecake
1- 8 oz package pkg. cream cheese
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup fresh or bottled lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1- 9 inch crumb crust
1- can prepared pie filling (any flavor you want)
1. Soften cream cheese to room temperature**; whip until fluffy.
2. Gradually add sweetened condense milk; mix until well blended.
3. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract; blend well.
4. Pour into pie crust; chill 2-3 hours (best overnight)
5. Garnish with pie filling.
**To soften cream cheese right out of the fridge just unwrap it and put it in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave 8 seconds at a time until you can poke your finger through it :)**
YUM!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Together Again
What a wonderful day and beginning of a tremendous year. After five long months of separation here we are together again sharing crabcakes at the Raven, strolling the Boardwalk of Virginia Beach, and visiting the Heritage Center. I wish you all the sense of tranquility I feel today.
Peace and Love,
Jackie
Photos
above: Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
right: Stuart eating his half of a very large order of crabcakes - YUM!
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