Yes, it’s the Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa season, and it’s traditional to give gifts.  So I too am thinking of  “what to buy, what to give.” This year, as it’s still an era of the necessity of mindful money, as it’s still a bit scarce – I am not spending nearly as much on material gifts…

The next time you’re ready to open the floodgates, and stuff yourself silly with food… 1) STOP. 2) Ask yourself how you’re feeling right now. 3) Ask yourself what you need in your life — what’s missing? 4) Pray for help; ask God to give you what you really need, instead of substituting food for…

What about the “fat acceptance” concept? Shouldn’t I learn to love myself the way I am? If this means accepting the fact that you are abusing yourself by overeating and not using your body then that’s a healthy concept. If you mean “accepting” the idea you were somehow “meant” to be overweight, I don’t buy…

Beliefnet has a cool program every year, the “Most Inspiring Person” award.  PLease take a look at the nominees below, and vote at  http://www.beliefnet.com/mostinspiringperson Meet  the Nominees for Beliefnet’s Most Inspiring Person of the Year for 2009: ·        Captain “Sully” Sullenberger? “Hero of the Hudson” Saved Everyone on Board His Plane Minutes after takeoff, both…

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