Gratitude or Appreciation?
Are the words appreciation and gratitude different? Many people use the words interchangeability. However, are they really interchangeable? “Appreciation” is defined as “recognition and enjoyment of the value and good qualities of someone or something and a full understanding of a situation.” “Gratitude” is defined…
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A Yardstick with a Metal Edge
Let me share another true story with you. I went to a public high school that was located in an urban area in the city’s downtown district. The high school campus included 2 very old buildings, one building built in 1890 and the other built…
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Volleyball Pencils, Outliers and Your Subconscious
The health club I belong to has an elite junior volleyball program for middle school and high school students. According to their web-site, the program has had 250+ athletes who went on to play volleyball in college. Their teams are competitive at the national level…
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Have You Lit An Energetic Flame To Something In Your Life?
A “flame” is the visible part of a fire. It gives light and heat. The color and temperature of a flame depend on the type of fuel that is used to make the fire. A blue or white flame is often very hot, while a red, orange, or yellow flame is less hot. Let me…
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Can You Pull The Silver Handle?
Some friends of mine decided to try skydiving a short while ago for the first time. I decided to go with them to observe and lend my support. I used to skydive frequently. I have survived a couple of interesting “emergency” situations with parachutes in…
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