Lens-Artists Challenge #160 – Inspiration

Come into My Garden, Middleton Place “In their biographies, artists like Michelangelo, da Vincci and Bach said that their most valuable technique was their ability to inspire themselves.” Ralph Gibson Inspiration – we all seek it, we find our own ways to achieve it, and we surely recognize its importance. Unlike the artists in myContinue reading “Lens-Artists Challenge #160 – Inspiration”

How Perfectionism Can Put An End to A Romantic Relationship!

Why do some couples go through failure, disappointment and burnout  right after the honeymoon phase is over? Why do one or both of the partners begin to control each other or even start doubting if their spouse really loves them? Some even go through anxiety, because they feel that lifetime commitment was not a correct decision.  Marriage consultant experts believe those who develop these negative feelings during the firstContinue reading “How Perfectionism Can Put An End to A Romantic Relationship!”

The 6 Do’s and Don’ts of Budgeting

Consider this: The median household income of Americans in 2019 was just over $68,000 according to the Census Bureau. If starting a budget caused you to save even 1% more of your yearly income, that would be an average of about $56 a month of savings. When $56 is invested per month over your 40Continue reading “The 6 Do’s and Don’ts of Budgeting”

Financial Planning for Beginners

What is a Financial Plan? A financial plan is a comprehensive picture of your current finances, your financial goals and any strategies you’ve set to achieve those goals. Good financial planning should include details about your cash flow, savings, debt, investments, insurance and any other elements of your financial life. How to make a Financial Plan When starting you financial plan you firstContinue reading “Financial Planning for Beginners”

Facing Unpleasant Realities, Part 3: The United States is Bankrupt

“…because of Western civilization’s love of material comforts, there is an unwillingness to face unpleasant realities.” Gordon H. Clark, A Christian View of Men and Things, p.53 “‘How did you go bankrupt?’ Bill asked.  ‘Two ways,’ Mike said.  ‘Gradually and then suddenly.’“ So wrote Ernest Hemmingway in his novel The Sun Also Rises.  Although Hemmingway’sContinue reading “Facing Unpleasant Realities, Part 3: The United States is Bankrupt”

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