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Dec 22

The Benefits of Enthusiasm in Your Relationships

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The word enthusiasm means to be excited or interested. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”. How about relationships?

It is easy to be enthusiastic about sports, campaigns or new ideas. You have a group of people coming together for a common cause and they build excitement about their interest. The key is people coming together with enthusiasm. Usually enthusiasm is short lived. It builds up to a moment. If the outcome of the moment is pleasant it can perpetuate more enthusiasm. If the outcome of the moment is unpleasant it can be a huge let down. Relationships benefit from enthusiasm because you are a team. A group of two who share an interest and build excitement and every aspect of the relationship, an event to be enthusiastic about. Not to mean over the top cheer leading but, to focus on something together, with interest. It is the joint interest that keeps a relationship going. Enthusiasm can make a relationship thrive, even when you fake it.

It is hard to be excited all the time about the ideas and interest of someone else. This is the hard part. This is where you must work at a relationship. Digging deeper into the word enthusiasm which comes from the Greek word ntheos, n – “in” and theos – “god”. We must be god-like to be enthusiastic. Herein lies the benefits.

If we show an interest with the plans, ideas and events in the lives of the people we have relationships with we make that relationship better. We bond like fans at a ballgame. This effort means that we have to put our interest aside sometimes and be god like, operating for the greater good of someone else. Isn’t this what we want in a relationship? Someone on our team?

There may be a time when your mate is excited about the way his new rims look on his truck. You may not understand or feel the same as he does, but you get excited and show enthusiasm for his happiness. You may not really like the hint of red in your mate’s hair, but she is so excited about it that you let it go and smile with her. Your friend may have a new person in their life and even though you don’t feel the excitement they do, you cheer them on. Your parent may be excited about a newly acquired skill that you see as simple. Be enthusiastic about their accomplishment. It is all making another person feel good by sharing in their excitement.

Be enthusiastic about the plans, ideas and events in the lives of the people you love. Everyone could use a fan who acts as their on personal cheerleader.

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Dec 01

Fitness for Children: Tips for Great Workouts for Kids

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When children are dancing, singing and having fun, they don’t even realize they are working out. I work at a school that teaches kindergarten through fifth grade. One of the most popular teachers happens to be the coach. The kids really love him because they have so much fun in gym class playing games and exercising to music.

I hated gym class growing up because it was so boring with the same old music and the same old exercises. Things are different today. A few evenings ago, I looked out the classroom window and saw no less than 100 adults and children playing kickball and having a great time.

Many boys and girls attend after school karate class once a week. The karate teacher is a young man with a black belt and the kids adore him. Our school also offers after school cheer-leading for the girls, which is a great way to exercise, have fun and dance to routines while competing and preparing for high school cheer-leading.

Much help can be found on the Internet. Fitness videos for kids can be ordered in the fifteen to twenty dollar range including kids aerobic exercises, dance routines, rope jumping, yoga fitness and martial arts videos. Another website offers all kinds of exercise equipment for kids, but is quite expensive and is geared more for schools and churches unless you happen to be rich.

Parents can get involved in their children’s physical fitness by attending after school activities and offering nutritious meals to go along with the proper exercise. Childhood obesity has exploded in this country. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), nearly nine million kids ages six to nineteen are overweight. Some experts recommend at least sixty minutes a day but several hours of exercise a day is good.

Swimming is excellent exercise for children. Enroll kids in swimming lessons at an early age at your local pool or YMCA. Go swimming with your kids on the weekends. Throw the beach ball around or play tag on rafts. It’s fun and healthy too. Don’t forget the sunscreen and it wouldn’t hurt to walk to and from the pool.

Suggestions:

-Include walking the dog as a chore

-Clip on a pedometer to make it fun

-Plan a family weekend together: hiking,

skating or going to the mall

-Get off the computer

-Turn off the TV

-Discover your family!

Resources: fitnessbeginnings.com

CDC, kickstartfitness4kids.com

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Sep 29

Should We Judge Presidents by Their Words or by Their Deeds?

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Anyone can stand behind a podium and make promises. Anyone can claim they will be the best leader in history if given the chance, and almost anyone can convince people to follow them with a few simple promises or statements. I have even done this on occasion.

A person cannot really be judged only by their actions or only by their words. Both are important. It tells you a lot about a person’s character if the things they say and the things they do are different. Their actions, however, are the most important.

Throughout the years, we’ve seen hypocrisy and broken promises cross the political stage many times. Sometimes it’s shocking and sometimes it’s sadly predictable. Hypocrisy is something the American people have become too used to, and I think we’ve begun to forgive it or forget it too easily. A person who wants to lead the country needs to be held to higher standards than the rest of us. It is amazing to me how some people will blindly follow a political leader even after they have been caught in lies numerous times. Lies are unacceptable. Good deeds and intentions are a necessity.

I judge people first and foremost by what they live by, what they truly believe. On some issues it doesn’t really matter whether or not I agree with the person, but on some it is extremely important. It is so frustrating when I see a political candidate who doesn’t care for or respect the fundamental freedoms every American enjoys everyday, and is cheered on by millions when giving a speech about how horrible Americans are and how they need to change the things they value the most. I am more likely to support someone who actually appreciates the freedom and the values of America, and wants to lead this country with a positive attitude and a passion for what America represents.

The second most important characteristic in my view is association. Who does this person support? Many people tell me it’s all about what they candidate believes and not who they spend time with. I don’t really care who a candidate is friends with, but support is something different. Support can be attending rallies, offering money, attending church with, and learning from a person, and in this case I’m talking about a person of questionable character. Every once in a while, a political leader is questioned about their association with someone who broke the law or expresses views that are against the candidates beliefs. Some think these interrogations are unnecessary, but I think they are very appropriate. If a candidate says they value American freedom, but spends the weekends golfing with a dictator I think it should be pointed out. Who you throw your support behind says a lot about who you are and what you believe. I don’t think it’s any different for political leaders.

Lastly, good deeds should be measured, even if they are just for show or done only to impress the public. For whatever reason a good act is done, it is still a good act. It is important to me to know that political leaders do not only think of themselves. I want to know that the person is capable of acting with compassion, thoughtfulness, and showing respect where it is deserved.

Words can be easily said, remembered or forgotten, strong or weak. But words are nothing without the actions behind them. Complaining about a problem doesn’t solve it. Action does.

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Sep 07

Be of Good Cheer

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BE OF GOOD CHEER

When the storms and trials of life come your way

And you can barely keep the hellhounds at bay

You have no help from your neighbors or friends

Look to Jesus for in your troubles help he sends

Paul almost perished in that great storm on the sea

When the Lord said to him be of good cheer it is me

Paul trusted and had faith in the Lord and his plan

None on the wrecked ship were lost, not even a man

Satan tries to destroy and hinder God’s work

Around God’s children he does lurk

But prayer to the Lord has much power

Causes the enemy to withdraw and to cower

So I say unto you be of good cheer

Trust in the Lord because he is ever near

He will give you peace and wonderful grace

And strength and endurance to run the race

Hold on to Jesus’ loving powerful hand

He will lead you on to the promised land

When the enemy comes in like a flood

Remember you are covered by his blood

Copyright 2005 Irvin L. Rozier

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Aug 29

Cheering Your Way to a Degree

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If your lucky enough to excel at a sport like cheerleading, you may be able to use your abilities to make your way through college. Cheerleading scholarships can be a terrific way to help pay for school while you do something you love. In oder to cheer your way through college you will need to find, visit, and apply to schools that are serious about cheerleading, offer scholarships and financial aid based on cheerleading, and have academic background to meet your needs. If you think you can take cheerleading to the next level, the following will help you make it through the application process.

Where to Start

  • Guidance Counselor: During your search for the perfect school, it’s important to take advantage of your school’s guidance office. The guidance office and your guidance councilor can offer you great tips on finding schools and scholarship for cheer leading. Once you begin your search they will also be there to help you find your way around the application processes.
  • The Internet: Thanks to the Internet, researching schools has become far easier than it may have been ten years ago. If your interested in attending a college or university on a cheer scholarship, your best place to start your search is on the internet. Simple go to a search engine like Google and type in word combinations like, cheerleading universities, and cheerleading colleges, and you should have enough information to start your search.
  • Friends and Family: You may have friends and family that have already been through the rigorous application process or have had experience with sports related scholarships. Those who have gone before you can serve as pools of knowledge and can be valuable tools in your search for schools. If someone you know has gone through the process before, be sure to ask them for their advice as you begin your search.

Now What?

  • Research: Once you accumulate a list of schools can help you achieve your academic and cheerleading goals, you will want to continue your research by taking an in depth look at each college or university. As you research each school look for information on various topics including financial aid, programs of study, cost of living, and their cheerleading program. While you are doing your research it is important to keep track of what you find. Get a simple spiral notebook and dedicate a few pages to each school. This will help you make comparisons between schools and rule out ones that aren’t right for you.
  • Contact Schools: Once you decide which schools are really of interest to you, you may want to contact specific members of the school faculty. For example, as a student who wishes to take part in cheerleading activities you will want to contact the coach of the schools cheer team. You will also want to get in touch with financial aid to find out what type of aid is available to you and what steps you need to take to start the application process. Be sure to inform faculty members you speak that you are interested in information on cheerleading scholarships.
  • Visit Schools: Information you receive from college and university websites and application packets can help you narrow your search down, but it’s important to visit schools your are thinking about attending. By visiting the colleges and universities of your choice you will be able to meet and speak with faculty members, coaches, and other students. This will allow you to address any questions or concerns that weren’t addressed in the literature you received. You will also be able to visit dorms, classrooms, dining facilities, and recreation areas to help you get a better feel for the school. For many students, visiting the schools or universities will help them make their final choice.

Application Process:

  • Visit the Guidance Office: The application process can be a very stressful and confusing time. Thats why it’s best to speak to your guidance counselor to help you find your way through the process. You will want to take all applications with you during your meeting with the guidance counselor to make sure you meet all required deadlines, the college or universities entrance requirements, and that you file the correct financial aid/scholarship information.
  • Make a List of Deadlines: One of the most important parts of the application process is knowing and meeting deadlines. Missing a deadline can greatly decrease your chances of getting into the school you want and can exclude you from receiving financial aid in the form of scholarships. Mark your calendar with application deadlines; write them in a notebook you use everyday; or plaster your bedroom mirror with post it notes full of dates. Choose a method that works for you and make sure you keep track of what is due and when.

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