DUIB Board Meeting

Today I will be going to visit Brian, the person who inspired me to write this blog, and an occasional blogger here, himself.

It is so very nice to see such friends, regardless of how infrequently it happens.

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Problems are weeds.

"The life of a Christian is nothing but a perpetual struggle against self; there is no flowering of the soul to the beauty of its perfection except at the price of pain." - St. Padre Pio
Today one of those situations happened where you see in your mind the situation occurring in slow motion, but nothing in your power is able to stop it. I don't want to get into specifics, but I think that I was in the wrong and right at various points in the situation - but in the end I don't think anyone really benefitted. It had to do with the faith and it was one of those situations of "winning the argument but losing a soul." That might be a little drastic, but I think you can appreciate the saying.

Sorry.

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I am sorry for the wrongs I did, and it stinks when you argue with friends. What is worse is when you realize that you really don't see eye to eye on some pretty big things. It leaves everyone with a bad taste in their mouth. I also don't know what to do when I get pretty riled up for reasons beyond my control. All of this really is the work of the devil, when he divides us over the faith. Problems are like little weed seeds, that get planted in good fertile soil, and they choke out all the good. They turn good gardens, good flowers, and good vegetables into dead things. You need to pluck these weeds before they can consume the good and beautiful. It is hard saying sorry to friends, because so much is easily forgiven, but the real wrongs cut even deeper. I think that is because there is an expectation that such wrongs should never be committed. It is the hardest thing saying sorry to friends, especially when you think that they were in the wrong too, each person is responsible for their wrongs and you can only control your own. Again, these weeds grow in the midst of goodness, and if left to linger will slowly overtake and strangle out the goodness.

being strong means taking more on your shoulders

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It was brought to my attention that I am the sort of person that should be able to just take personal attacks, unjust words, and hurtful actions and ignore them. In the course of the conversation I took that as an attack, but upon further reflection I take it as a compliment. I even think it was intended as a compliment. I dont know, it was a bizarre situation, one I would never imagine happening but I have to learn from it. I think if the things in our life dont change us for the better, especially the difficult and emotional ones... well, then, what is the point really? How others see you is often a better reflection of who you are then how you see yourself. At least in terms of how you really are to others. Sometimes I get into emotional situations and simply emote, and people might not expect that from me. I demand such high expectations from myself and others, I guess that others just expect that to be the case always... I dont know.

I think that maybe I need to refocus how I look at my interactions with those around me in my faith life where I live. Things seem very bad... although many don't seem to think so. In reality one of us is right and one of us is wrong. I just pray that we can all come together and find the truth together. Our faith isn't about opinions, it is about truths. Although the saints all took the same road to the truth... they all sought the same thing. I pray that we can all find that truth on whatever path it is that God chooses for us. Ironically, a Saint I identify a lot with, Saint Padre Pio, has his feast day 9 days from now meaning that his Novena begins today. Please say a prayer asking him to pray for me, and for your needs. God is a loving and merciful God, he is also just. I know that I will have to do reparations for my actions today, and I am consoled by the mercy he has promised. I am also hopeful knowing that God will deliver us to glory... for those that do what he commands of us.

"The longer the trial to which God subjects you, the greater the goodness in comforting you during the time of the trial and in the exaltation after the combat." -St. Padre Pio

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Transferring the Baton (Making Your Best friends Fascinated with Fashions)

The ideal way to hold close friends is just not by letting them know you no longer like the shoes and boots and denims arrangement they seem to have been putting on from the time that you seen them. You consider yourself to generally be well-informed with regard to the latest fashion trends and feel a mild push in the ideal route might help your good friend feel more confident but what is the most effective way of going about it?

fashions are ordinarily traded amongst friends nonetheless, you don't wish to end up resembling clones. Usually do not stick to trends and be sure that anything fashion trends you imagine will fit your good friend is functional to their own personal individuality and elegance.

Buy a few the modern fashion periodicals that focus on popular shades of the season and designs. Grays, purples and deep blues are incredibly much looking for fall 2012. Try not to be too extreme and persuade your companion to concentrate on purchasing crucial pieces for his or her set of clothes.

Sort out a shopping trip at the same time, and book a style consultant who can let you know what cuts and combos work best with you. If you're lucky enough to have the identical build and complexion to your acquaintances you can also change dresses every now and then.

Haircuts are an effortless way to demonstrate you are following outfits, look at some Hollywood stars' haircuts and ask your good friend if she would like to vary her hairstyle. The cropped and pixie bob and also long hair have been in this year but try not to promote your companion to radically alter her fashion if she does not feel relaxed doing the work.

If your close friend fails to prefer to don wedding gowns or likes the feature pink endlessly in their clothing collection why don't you choose much more assertive conservative clothing that does not simply look intelligent but funky. Bear in mind your good friend will often have another style and does not feel at ease running around inside a set of heels. Square toes and platform heels along with stilettos are typically in.

Unfastened ties and small scarves are now becoming preference fashion items and are worn by both women and men; a light t-shirt, waistcoat and a couple of smart skinny jeans are a succeeding combination. Armed forces fashion with designed overcoats and blazers also are in this period, you could start to take a look at your local second hand retailer and see what you are able find.

Ask your good friend if you possibly could search throughout her wardrobe and find out if you can find any blends she might not have thought of using. You can also consider organizing a fashion trade get together with a few of your good friends to have her interested in the latest fashions.

Arrange a night out, there are numerous fashion shows that are held throughout the week that might provide you with and your pal a couple of brand-new ideas about who to put on the latest trends.

In case your close friend works 9 to 5 in the office and you are feeling that a specific fashion trend might fit with her why not kindly advise it to her? There are several beautifully designed fitted shirts with a bit of smart cufflinks that will make a fantastic personal gift.





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Eye to Eye

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Wondering if you could say a prayer or three for a friend and I... we aren't quite seeing eye-to-eye lately.  Not sure if it is the lack of "quality talk time" or if we are just losing each other in translation.

It is really weighing on me, so I ask for your help.

Also, while we are discussing friends and communication - I could use some prayers in the way of "rekindling" some friendships that have gone by the wayside due to distance and busy-ness.

Thanks.

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