Did God create everything that exists? Does evil exist? Did God create evil?
A University professor at a well known institution of higher learning challenged his students with this question: “Did God create everything that exists?”
A student bravely replied, “Yes he did!”
“God created everything?” The professor asked.
“Yes sir, he certainly did,” the student replied.
The professor answered, “If God created everything; then God created evil. And, since evil exists, and according to the principle that our works define who we are, then we can assume God is evil.”
The student became quiet and did not answer the professor’s hypothetical definition. The professor, quite pleased with himself, boasted to the students that he had proven once more that the Christian faith was a myth.
Another student raised his hand and said, “May I ask you a question, professor?”
“Of course”, replied the professor.
The student stood up and asked, “Professor, does cold exist?”
“What kind of question is this? Of course it exists. Have you never been cold?” The other students snickered at the young man’s question.
The young man replied, “In fact, sir, cold does not exist. According to the laws of physics, what we consider cold is in reality the absence of heat. Every body or object is susceptible to study when it has or transmits energy and heat is what makes a body or matter have or transmit energy. Absolute zero (-460 F) is the total absence of heat and all matter becomes inert and incapable of reaction at that temperature. Cold does not exist. We have created this word to describe how we feel if we have no heat.”
The student continued, “Professor, does darkness exist?”
The professor responded, “Of course it does.”
The student replied, “Once again you are wrong, sir; darkness does not exist either. Darkness is in reality the absence of light. Light we can study, but not darkness. In fact, we can use Newton’s prism to break white light into many colors and study the various wavelengths of each color. You cannot measure darkness. A simple ray of light can break into a world of darkness and illuminate it. How can you know how dark a certain space is? You measure the amount of light present. Isn’t this correct? Darkness is a term used by man to describe what happens when there is no light present.”
Finally the young man asked the professor, “Sir, does evil exist?”
Now uncertain, the professor responded, “Of course, as I have already said. We see it everyday. It is in the daily examples of man’s inhumanity to man. It is in the multitude of crime and violence everywhere in the world. These manifestations are nothing else but evil.”
To this the student replied, “Evil does not exist, sir, or at least it does not exist unto itself. Evil is simply the absence of God. It is just like darkness and cold … a word that man has created to describe the absence of God. God did not create evil. Evil is the result of what happens when man does not have God’s love present in his heart. It’s like the cold that comes when there is no heat, or the darkness that comes when there is no light.”
The professor sat down.
The young man’s name — Albert Einstein…
(Author unknown)
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
PROCRASTINATION
Have you ever thought about why you procrastinate? Years ago I discovered that my tendency to procrastinate had its roots in teenage rebellion against my mother! When I realized how little value that rebellion had for me as an adult, I could effectively change my behavior. Procrastination is a habit, and one that can be changed- if you are willing. If you have a big project or bigdream, procrastinating will just delay it forever and find you regretting the lack of action later.When I was working on my PhD dissertation, I found myself delaying for months because it was such as huge task. FinallyI made a deal with myself: I would work on it every morningfor 2 hours. Once I did that, I could do anything I wanted to for the rest of the day! What happened is I started getting involved with the project, working 5 to 7 hours a day on it, and the draftwas finished in 6 weeks.
1. Start by taking care of some of those small tasks right away.When you do, congratulate yourself. Go to the mirror and praiseyourself.
2. Create some affirmations for your new way to deal with things."It feels great to be taking care of things easily and quickly!"(Note- do not use the word procrastination in your affirmationsbecause that gives your subconscious mind the very image ofwhat you want to change.)
3. List a few "instant tasks." What are some immediate thingsyou could take care of?
4. If you're working on a big project that seems daunting, setaside a short block of time to work on it, say 15 - 30 minutes.Establish mini-deadlines.
5. Set priorities. What are the most important tasks that needto be accomplished? Write them down and schedule them.
6. Use the magic "if." I just can\'t, but IF I could, what would I do?On the days I didn\'t feel like working on my dissertation, I would do something mindless like typing up the book list or the table of contents.
7. Recognize any fears, breathe, and let them go.
8. Identify your most creative time during the day and schedulethat time for your project.
9. Ask yourself, "How will I feel in 5 years if I don\'t put energytoward this goal?"
10. Stop judging yourself for procrastinating. Accept yourself, evenwhen you are procrastinating. Then forgive yourself and get going!
Feel free to forward this to friends and family with our copyright intact.Have a great week-end and a joyful holiday season,Love and blessings, Patricia and RickP.S. Don\'t procrastinate- check out our great holiday specials!My book with screensaver at no extra cost, discounts on our mostpopular products, and more..... go to:http://www.heartinspired.com/HS.htm© Heart Inspired Presentations, 2006http://www.heartinspired.comInspiring people the world over to a higher levelof thinking about who they are, what they\'ve got,and how to have a more powerful positive impacton the world around them.Patricia Crane, Ph.D. and Rick NicholsHeart Inspired PresentationsPO Box 1081, Bonsall, CA 92003 USA800-969-4584 or 760-728-8783If you no longer wish to receive communication from us:http://autocontactor.com/app/r.asp?ID\u003d34998200&ARID\u003d0To update your contact information:http://autocontactor.com/app/r.asp?c\u003d1&ID\u003d34998200",0]
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1. Start by taking care of some of those small tasks right away.When you do, congratulate yourself. Go to the mirror and praiseyourself.
2. Create some affirmations for your new way to deal with things."It feels great to be taking care of things easily and quickly!"(Note- do not use the word procrastination in your affirmationsbecause that gives your subconscious mind the very image ofwhat you want to change.)
3. List a few "instant tasks." What are some immediate thingsyou could take care of?
4. If you're working on a big project that seems daunting, setaside a short block of time to work on it, say 15 - 30 minutes.Establish mini-deadlines.
5. Set priorities. What are the most important tasks that needto be accomplished? Write them down and schedule them.
6. Use the magic "if." I just can\'t, but IF I could, what would I do?On the days I didn\'t feel like working on my dissertation, I would do something mindless like typing up the book list or the table of contents.
7. Recognize any fears, breathe, and let them go.
8. Identify your most creative time during the day and schedulethat time for your project.
9. Ask yourself, "How will I feel in 5 years if I don\'t put energytoward this goal?"
10. Stop judging yourself for procrastinating. Accept yourself, evenwhen you are procrastinating. Then forgive yourself and get going!
Feel free to forward this to friends and family with our copyright intact.Have a great week-end and a joyful holiday season,Love and blessings, Patricia and RickP.S. Don\'t procrastinate- check out our great holiday specials!My book with screensaver at no extra cost, discounts on our mostpopular products, and more..... go to:http://www.heartinspired.com/HS.htm© Heart Inspired Presentations, 2006http://www.heartinspired.comInspiring people the world over to a higher levelof thinking about who they are, what they\'ve got,and how to have a more powerful positive impacton the world around them.Patricia Crane, Ph.D. and Rick NicholsHeart Inspired PresentationsPO Box 1081, Bonsall, CA 92003 USA800-969-4584 or 760-728-8783If you no longer wish to receive communication from us:http://autocontactor.com/app/r.asp?ID\u003d34998200&ARID\u003d0To update your contact information:http://autocontactor.com/app/r.asp?c\u003d1&ID\u003d34998200",0]
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Monday, February 12, 2007
quote for the day
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
All of us need to grow continuously in our lives. --Les Brown
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. --Dale Carnegie
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. --Les Brown
All of us need to grow continuously in our lives. --Les Brown
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. --Dale Carnegie
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. --Les Brown
quote for the day
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
All of us need to grow continuously in our lives. --Les Brown
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. --Dale Carnegie
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. --Les Brown
All of us need to grow continuously in our lives. --Les Brown
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success. --Dale Carnegie
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. --Les Brown
quote for the day
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there? --Richard Bach
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. --Les Brown
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams. --Les Brown
Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there? --Richard Bach
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. --Les Brown
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams. --Les Brown
quote for the day
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
It's no accident, that when you look closely into the eyes of another, the very first thing you see, is yourself.
That when you hold their hand, you can feel your own warmth. And that when you give of yourself, you give to yourself.
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Many a one has succeeded only because he has failed after repeated efforts. If he had never met defeat, he would never have known any great victory. --Orison Sweet Marden
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
You can't think your way into acting positively, but you can act your way into thinking positively. --Nido
It's no accident, that when you look closely into the eyes of another, the very first thing you see, is yourself.
That when you hold their hand, you can feel your own warmth. And that when you give of yourself, you give to yourself.
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
Many a one has succeeded only because he has failed after repeated efforts. If he had never met defeat, he would never have known any great victory. --Orison Sweet Marden
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
You can't think your way into acting positively, but you can act your way into thinking positively. --Nido
quote for the day
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
Love begins on the inside.--Uknown
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
To lead a symphony, You must turn your back on the crowd.--Unknown
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
It's all right letting yourself go, As long as you can get yourself back.--Mick Jagger
Love begins on the inside.--Uknown
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
To lead a symphony, You must turn your back on the crowd.--Unknown
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
It's all right letting yourself go, As long as you can get yourself back.--Mick Jagger
quote for a day
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
Assuming that just because you can hear, you can listen...Is like assuming that just because you can see, you can read...--Dr. Tony Alessandra
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
There is no education like adversity.--Benjamin Disraeli
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Don't expect a great day; create one.--Author Unknown
Assuming that just because you can hear, you can listen...Is like assuming that just because you can see, you can read...--Dr. Tony Alessandra
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
There is no education like adversity.--Benjamin Disraeli
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Don't expect a great day; create one.--Author Unknown
quote for the day
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
The worst prison would be a closed heart.--Pope John Paul II
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
No other success can compensate for failure in the home. --David O. McKay
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
A solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities. --Maya Angelou
The worst prison would be a closed heart.--Pope John Paul II
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
No other success can compensate for failure in the home. --David O. McKay
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
A solitary fantasy can totally transform one million realities. --Maya Angelou
quote for the day
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
If you have love in your life, you have life. --Bernhard Goetz
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
I better love what I do or else I'm the kind of person who would say, I'm out of here. --Kate Hudson
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Motivation will almost always beat mere talent. --Norman Ralph Augustine
If you have love in your life, you have life. --Bernhard Goetz
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
I better love what I do or else I'm the kind of person who would say, I'm out of here. --Kate Hudson
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Motivation will almost always beat mere talent. --Norman Ralph Augustine
daily positive quotes
LOVE/RELATIONSHIPS:
Love must have wings to fly away from love, and to fly back again. --Edwin A. Robinson
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency. --Arnold H. Glasow
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better. --Martin Luther King, Jr.
Love must have wings to fly away from love, and to fly back again. --Edwin A. Robinson
LEADERSHIP/SUCCESS:
One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency. --Arnold H. Glasow
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better. --Martin Luther King, Jr.
meaning n fulfillment in yr job
Most people want meaning and fulfillment in their work, not just a 9:-5: job that pays the bills. If your heart is longing for a new career, read these tips and put them into action!
1. Be happy with who you are where you are right now. Practice feeling as though you are in your ideal work wherever you are right now. Don't wait to be happy or accept yourself "until... ' you lose he weight, meet the right partner, get the great job. The time is NOW.
2. Practice living your life purpose right now. What are the values you live by, no matter where you go? Express those!
3. Identify your important past accomplishments, starting from your earliest memories. What's important about them today?
4. Identify your unique skills and abilities and favorite activities. Make a list- brag on yourself! Ask your friends what they see as your skills and abilities. Notice what you do easily. What do others ask you to do?
5. Focus on what excites you, what you feel passionate about. What do you want to share with others? What is your mission?
6. Synthesize and converge. Bring together 3, 4, and 5 above to develop some possibilities for your ideal work.
7. Research the possibilities. Talk to people who do similar work or go on the internet. See if you can find a unique niche for yourself.
8. Create positive affirmations and practice visualizations to attract the people and resources you need. Spend time with these every day."It is wonderful to be using all my talents and abilities in my ideal career position! I am confident I earn a wonderful living doing work and service that is important to me."
9. Develop a plan for manifesting your ideal life work. What are the steps you need to take? Affirm AND take action. Years ago I affirmed that I was an international workshop leader. Before that happened, I was busy leading local workshops and improving my skills.
10. Be patient! It's true you can "do what you love and the money will follow," but if you ask people who are making a good living at what they love, they will usually tell you it took a lot of hard work and time.
1. Be happy with who you are where you are right now. Practice feeling as though you are in your ideal work wherever you are right now. Don't wait to be happy or accept yourself "until... ' you lose he weight, meet the right partner, get the great job. The time is NOW.
2. Practice living your life purpose right now. What are the values you live by, no matter where you go? Express those!
3. Identify your important past accomplishments, starting from your earliest memories. What's important about them today?
4. Identify your unique skills and abilities and favorite activities. Make a list- brag on yourself! Ask your friends what they see as your skills and abilities. Notice what you do easily. What do others ask you to do?
5. Focus on what excites you, what you feel passionate about. What do you want to share with others? What is your mission?
6. Synthesize and converge. Bring together 3, 4, and 5 above to develop some possibilities for your ideal work.
7. Research the possibilities. Talk to people who do similar work or go on the internet. See if you can find a unique niche for yourself.
8. Create positive affirmations and practice visualizations to attract the people and resources you need. Spend time with these every day."It is wonderful to be using all my talents and abilities in my ideal career position! I am confident I earn a wonderful living doing work and service that is important to me."
9. Develop a plan for manifesting your ideal life work. What are the steps you need to take? Affirm AND take action. Years ago I affirmed that I was an international workshop leader. Before that happened, I was busy leading local workshops and improving my skills.
10. Be patient! It's true you can "do what you love and the money will follow," but if you ask people who are making a good living at what they love, they will usually tell you it took a lot of hard work and time.
ten ways to say i love u
LOVE ALL OVER THE PLANET!
10 Ways to say "I love you" . . .
1. English - I love you.
2. Native American, Hopi - Nu' umi unangw'ta
3. Native American, Sioux - Techihhila
4. Burmese - Chit pa te
5. Chinese - Wuo ai nee (Mandarin)
6. Finnish - Je t'aime
7. French - Je t'adore
8. Gaelic (Irish) - Tá mé i ngrá leat(literally: Am I in love with-you / meaning: I'm in love with you)
9. Japanese - Kimi o ai shiteru
10. Spanish/Latin - Te amo
How ever these words are spoken or written they are always beautiful
10 Ways to say "I love you" . . .
1. English - I love you.
2. Native American, Hopi - Nu' umi unangw'ta
3. Native American, Sioux - Techihhila
4. Burmese - Chit pa te
5. Chinese - Wuo ai nee (Mandarin)
6. Finnish - Je t'aime
7. French - Je t'adore
8. Gaelic (Irish) - Tá mé i ngrá leat(literally: Am I in love with-you / meaning: I'm in love with you)
9. Japanese - Kimi o ai shiteru
10. Spanish/Latin - Te amo
How ever these words are spoken or written they are always beautiful
some quotes for valentine
Today's tips are a mix of lovely quotes and tips.
'The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.'
Helen KellerStart with yourself. Ask: 'Am I being loving and accepting to myself? Am I willing to stop criticizing myself?' When you love and accept yourself, you project an energy that is attractive to others, and it's also easier to love others. Look at people with compassion and love. They are doing the best they can with the knowledge and understanding they have at the time.
'There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.' - Mother Teresa
When going to a gathering or meeting of any kind, before you go in, mentally project love around you and the entire group. Then notice the miracles of connection that happen!
Forgive the past. Forgive yourself and others to let go of the old baggage and make room for more love. Right now, instead of just reading on, stop and ask yourself, 'who do I most need to forgive?' Then be willing to do it. 'Throughout eternity, I forgive you and you forgive me.'
A short poem by William Blake to his wife on the need to continually forgive the one closest to us.
Looking for the perfect partner? Instead of trying to figure out where to meet him or her, trust that the Universe will guide you to the right place. I met Rick in a church bookstore, at the time not even thinking about finding a partner! If you're in an intimate relationship, how can you show your partner more love, not just around special days like your anniversary or Valentine's Day,but all year long? 'Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.'- Franklin P. Jones
Think of someone in your life who seems difficult to love- a family member, co-worker, or acquaintance. Close your eyes and mentally tell that person, 'I am willing to accept you as doing the best you can. I send you love.'Write love notes to yourself or buy lovely cards and send them to yourself. Buy yourself some flowers! For the next few days, whenever you speak to someone you know, tell the person something you like or appreciate about them. Then make it a habit.'As you continue to send out love, the energy returns to you in a regenerating spiral... As love accumulates, it keeps your system in balance and harmony. Love is the tool, and more love is the end product.' Sara Paddison
'The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.'
Helen KellerStart with yourself. Ask: 'Am I being loving and accepting to myself? Am I willing to stop criticizing myself?' When you love and accept yourself, you project an energy that is attractive to others, and it's also easier to love others. Look at people with compassion and love. They are doing the best they can with the knowledge and understanding they have at the time.
'There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.' - Mother Teresa
When going to a gathering or meeting of any kind, before you go in, mentally project love around you and the entire group. Then notice the miracles of connection that happen!
Forgive the past. Forgive yourself and others to let go of the old baggage and make room for more love. Right now, instead of just reading on, stop and ask yourself, 'who do I most need to forgive?' Then be willing to do it. 'Throughout eternity, I forgive you and you forgive me.'
A short poem by William Blake to his wife on the need to continually forgive the one closest to us.
Looking for the perfect partner? Instead of trying to figure out where to meet him or her, trust that the Universe will guide you to the right place. I met Rick in a church bookstore, at the time not even thinking about finding a partner! If you're in an intimate relationship, how can you show your partner more love, not just around special days like your anniversary or Valentine's Day,but all year long? 'Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.'- Franklin P. Jones
Think of someone in your life who seems difficult to love- a family member, co-worker, or acquaintance. Close your eyes and mentally tell that person, 'I am willing to accept you as doing the best you can. I send you love.'Write love notes to yourself or buy lovely cards and send them to yourself. Buy yourself some flowers! For the next few days, whenever you speak to someone you know, tell the person something you like or appreciate about them. Then make it a habit.'As you continue to send out love, the energy returns to you in a regenerating spiral... As love accumulates, it keeps your system in balance and harmony. Love is the tool, and more love is the end product.' Sara Paddison
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