Oct 16, 2008

Are We Free?

There is a question I feel I must ask. Are we free? I mean... truly free? Finding the answer to this question Can really be a blessin' But it seems like such an arduous task. So where do I start? I don't really know But I'm ready to be on my mark, And then I'll get set... and go While I have the light Before the times comes for it to be dark. There are so many negative issues in our world That just seem to want to stay. And I know we shouldn't feel this way... But we sometimes find it hard to even Get on our knees and pray... Are we free?

Oct 3, 2008

There Are Great Benefits to Keeping a Smile!

People say a smile is contagious. Once you start smiling around someone, he or she just seems to automatically smile too! In physiological terms, a smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles most notably near both ends of the mouth. Speaking subjectively, the smile can be also around the eyes. Smiling is customarily an expression of pleasure, happiness, or amusement. However, it can also be an involuntary expression of anxiety, in which case it can be known as a grimace. There is much evidence that smiling is a normal reaction to certain stimuli and occurs regardless of culture.

Sep 24, 2008

Don’t Stop

So you've come to this point in a journey That seems to last forever. Don't stop. You have overcome many obstacles And you see some still ahead. Don't stop. You have struggled and struggled and struggled. Don't stop. You have had to make difficult decisions That have affected not only yourself, But also people you hold dear. Don't stop.

Sep 24, 2008

Don’t cut the crap!

Constipation is a common phenomenon among college students. From my own personal witness, many college students suffer from constipation, or lack of knowledge about healthy bowel movements. Irregular bowel movements are a serious problem that should not be overlooked. Bowel movement irregularities can lead to potential colon problems or even death. The colon plays a major role in transporting waste and toxins outside the body, so it is very important to "keep it moving."

Sep 14, 2008

It’s Time to Learn More About the Value of Exercise

It seems like everyone, these days, feels the "hustle and bustle" of life. We are just running around doing this, that, and the other. Sometimes, we get so caught up in what we are doing or in planning for what we know we have to do, we forget to stop and just breathe and take time out for ourselves. One way we can take time out to care for ourselves is by exercising.

Sep 12, 2008

Higher learning; time, misconceptions keep students out of college

Higher education-education beyond the grade school years-has been in existence for many years; people have used it to further their careers, to network with various people, to develop creativity and talent in various areas of life, and the list goes on. At different points in time in our nation's history, including many people, especially the minority populations, really had to endure many struggles and hardships to be able to attain a higher level education. Now we have the resources and tools to become more educationally successful than ever. The question is this: In this day and time, are we really tapping into the resources that allow us to get involved with higher education?

Sep 12, 2008

Let’s eat it raw

Raw food has recently gained popularity among those who are looking for a lifestyle change. Though it may seem like one of those "new fad diets", it has been around for many years. Raw food, when compared to that of cooked food, has many benefits in transforming the body into a healthy one. Here are the reasons why raw food is beneficial.

Aug 29, 2008

Staying true to your passion

What is passion? The definition I found for the word passion in Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary is: "a moving of the mind or soul; excitement of the feelings, whether pleasing or painful; disturbance or agitation of mind caused by a specific exciting cause and manifested by some sensible effect on the body." Is there anything in life that excites you and makes you want to pursue it in an effort to better yourself and others around you? Whatever it is, please do not let go of your passion.

Aug 29, 2008

The Oil Cleansing Method

Clear, glowing healthy skin is a trait that many wish they could have. Some can achieve this characteristic without having to do much of anything. For some it is hard as they have tried everything from various facial cleansers to prescription medications. However there are many natural ways that could benefit your skin, thus making it clear and beautiful. One of the many natural ways that will be discussed is called the oil cleansing method.

Jun 26, 2008

Gotta Have Chocolate!

Some studies have also observed a modest reduction in blood pressure and flow-mediated dilation after consuming approximately 100g of dark chocolate daily.