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Elemental Being

In my life I’m a fire Burning, raging higher and higher My energy fills and moves my universe And my uses are contradicting and diverse In my soul I am flowing water Moving ceaselessly in the ether Cleansing the lives of countless souls Helping them set ever higher goals In my friendships I’m a wind …

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Succeeding Through Others

A truly successful person is not one who achieves his highest ambitions, but one who enjoys helping others reach theirs.

Success has different meanings to different people. To a child at home, getting the toy he wants for xmas is success; for a kid at school, getting that grade is success; for a young man in college, getting that certificate is success; for a person at work, getting a promotion is success; for a guy …

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10 Xmas Activities to do with your Kids

It’s that time of the year again. School’s out, the kids are home, and what is supposed to be a time of fun and festivities for the family can become a time of boredom! But here are 10 great ideas to do with your kids this xmas! 1- Candy Cane Hunt This idea is easy …

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So your Child has Special Needs…

No Two Children are ever the Same Nowadays, all over the globe, we hear of many different diagnoses which go under the umbrella of special needs. They may be physical handicaps such as blindness or paralysis, intellectual handicaps such as cognitive delays and mental retardation, social adaptation disabilities such as autism spectrum disorders, behavioral disabilities …

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Using Titles

During my work at universities in Lebanon, I encountered many types of “titled” people. Titled people are those who have a PhD and have the right to use the title “Doctor” or “Professor”. Among them were two predominant types: those who used the title and those who became the title. Both types of people have …

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Your personality does not define you!

Never blame your shortcomings on your personality. You're not built that way; you are responsible of constantly rebuilding yourself and seeking perfection by finding your faults and overcoming them.

How many times have you gotten the answer “that’s just the way I am” when people are faced with a problem? Countless times, I bet! Better yet, it’s when you get the answer “I’m a Taurus!” And you probably brushed it off without giving it a second thought. But now think about it; is it …

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Weight a Minute

We arrived at a desolate stage Where a number other than age Defines who we are and what we mean And ruins our mood, previously serene Whether it is too high or too low Mentioning it deals a heavy blow Because people’s mindless talk and chatter Renders us slaves to this silly matter Regardless how …

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Finding your Mentor

Find that person who will make your whole world tremble with a few words. Apprentice yourself faithfully to him until you can make your own world tremble constantly.

Whether in spirituality or business, having a mentor can make a huge difference to the journey and the destination. But how does one find or choose a mentor? First of all, true mentors are rare. You can check my article on them here to find out how you could identify them. However, the easiest way …

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Are You Jealous?

there's a thin line between ambition and jealousy: ambition is outdoing yourself; jealousy is outdoing others.

A few years ago, I was working in a school with a very abusive boss. He wasn’t always so; on the contrary, we had started out as good colleagues, and I believed in his vision. However, as things progressed, I felt more and more alienated and less and less appreciated. Back then, I didn’t understand …

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How to Raise a Leader

Start with your child’s future in mind Every parent has dreams and aspirations for his children. Some want them to be doctors; others want engineers, etc… Undoubtedly, it is better not to have aspirations like these for children because they may be limiting and sometimes even conflicting with a child’s own dreams and aspirations. Furthermore, …

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Charbel M. Tadros

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