On July 17, 2008, former U. S. Vice President Al Gore gave a speech in Washington, D.C. during which he challenged America to end its dependency on carbon-based fuels within the next 10 years. This is a viable and do-able solution to at least part of the three main problems facing us today—the economy, the environment, and national security. Mr. Gore began his speech with this statement: There are times in the history of our nation when our very way of life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challenge of a present danger. In such moments, we are...

This piece was sent to me by a friend. I’m passing it along to you as a friend. Enjoy the tips. • Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. • Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. • Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep. • When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement: "My purpose is to __________ today." • Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. • Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007...

If you’re looking for a unique and/or inexpensive gift, look no further than Alex’s ClayPals. They’re miniature creatures made from clay and then baked for preservation. They’re crafted by a creative and enterprising young girl named Alex, who began the business when she was 9 years old. Be sure to check out Alex’s ClayPals. clipped from www.claypals.net Buy’em, Collect’em, Trade’em! ClayPalsSM began a few years ago when my daughter, Alex, started creating miniatures out of clay as a hobby. Most figures were less than an inch in size but had remarkable details: a fire-breathing dragon, a penguin listening to an...

Here’s another inspirational movie from Marcia Wieder and Mac Anderson of www.simpletruths.com . It’s a reminder that all of our accomplishments first begin as dreams, and an encouragement to bask in our dreams, since that’s how we begin to bring them to reality. Click the graphic below to go to www.thedreamsmovie.com to view the movie. Click the graphic above to go view the movie. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“Dreams Are Whispers From the Soul” Movie", url: "http://www.thedoorway.org/blog/dreams-are-whispers-from-the-soul-movie/" });...