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There are few things more frustrating than individuals who constantly exhibit neediness, resentment, and a tendency to employ self-pity to manipulate others into providing them with their desires. These people are not only a burden on society, but they are also unwilling to accept responsibility for their own lives. What is worse, is that these individuals often harbor resentment towards those who have achieved success of any kind and even financial stability through their own hard work and effort. They fail to acknowledge the fact that their current position in life is a result of their own choices, and instead choose to sit back and blame others for their shortcomings. It is important to note that success and financial stability are not just handed out for free, but are instead achieved through hard work, perseverance, and a willingness to take risks and make sacrifices. Rather than relying on others and applying self-pity to receive what they want, these individuals should be focusi...

 

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                                       - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -   No. There isn't much time to do everything you want to do. But, I would there say that there is and should be gratitude for what you are, what you have and what you can do, and make the most of what is at your disposal materialistically and personally.  Why would you say that you are not happy enough to be celebrating? Aren't you breathing? Don't you have people who genuinely care about you? Who love you? Don't you have a roof over your head and food on your table? Don't you? And no!, it doesn't sound cliche to say something that many have already said plenty of times. It is cliche not to realize the meaning of those words or not to acknowledge the truth in them. That is cliche! Saying you wouldn't be celebrating because you aren't happy is... selfish! There! I said i...

WRITING, PAINTING  AND GUITAR PLAYING by JRQC Once in a while I get asked why I write or paint or why I sometimes play the guitar. I am afraid there is no concrete answer or perhaps? How about yourself? There is something amazing that we as humans have: a talent. Even though some people might refute this notion by stating they are irremediably with no talent which I personally believe and regard as totally nonsense (no offense intended). Let me explain my point of view. As a kid, I remember my classmates being able to sing, play football, make cookies, draw and even have excellently molded handwriting. I remember admiring these qualities they had without realizing mine. I confess that I was jealous at times since I also wanted to be as good as they were. Certainly I was  not aware of my own good abilities back then: learning languages, skating and having a great imagination when playing with my toys. Being talented does simply not refer to knowing how to paint or know how to s...