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August 4, 2008

SMS Collection Part 3: The Special Occasions Collections

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By Dave Southern

  When you are not sure of what you want to say or how to say it, there are myriads of pre-created text messages to help express what is inside your heart especially during times of special holidays. Examples of these are collections of Christmas and Easter pre-fab SMS.

Following part ones Inspiring Practical Humor collections and part twos Creative Emotions, the third installment to the four-part Collection of SMS presents you with the various collections for special occasions.

Holidays are perfect times to remember the love and support of family and friends. Marking special milestones in your personal lives is great knowing you have the stalwart supporters rooting for you. Read on and be inspired to pass on the good cheers.

Thanksgiving Collection of SMS. Serious or funny, whatever youre in the mood for, Thanksgiving is a season to remember all the blessings received the past year. Its a season of gratitude and hope. Express your gratitude with a thoughtful message that serves as a gentle reminder of your presence.

Christmas Collection of SMS. What better time to be joyful than Christmas? Its the time of the year the world awaits with much anticipation. The cold, crisp night air, the sound of happy voices singing Christmas carols and the quaint look of flashing colorful lights are but tangible elements that make Christmas a very joyous season.

Christmas transcends culture and race and the world is generally bustling with warm greetings. Jump in and tell your family, friends, and everyone else how you feel about them in this season of joy. Its an excellent time to remember even those who caused you pain. Because the joy of the Christmas season springs from the gift of forgiveness and acceptance, have a merry texting Christmas!

Lent Collection of SMS. Lent reminds the Christian world of the ultimate sacrifice and the gift of perfect love. This season has a sober air of recollection and repentance. It makes for a great collection of passages and messages about the passion of Christ, the wisdom of sages and the healing, calming effect of forgiveness and reconciliation. So when you feel the need to rebuild bridges previously burned, the daunting task can begin with one small heartfelt text.

Easter Collection of SMS. A fun time to spend with family and loved ones, the season of Easter is another joyous moment. Invite friends to an egg hunt or to a backyard barbecue. Creative ways of commemorating the Risen Lord can be a spontaneous whim. And what better way to send out invites than through the rapid-fire speed of bulk text messaging? Plan, coordinate, and enjoy your Easter celebration in one weekend. Use the text power to your advantage and spread Easter joy the techie way.

For all other special occasions not mentioned, you can be sure theres a collection of SMS for you. Be it Valentines Day, wedding anniversary, graduation day or your engagement, theres a thoughtful text to express a heartfelt message.

Even if you prefer to say it in your own words, these collections can be your source of inspiration.

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August 3, 2008

Overcoming Your Obsessive Thoughts

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By Stanley Popovich

  There are times when people encounter obsessive thoughts that can be difficult to overcome. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their fearful and obsessive thoughts.

The first thing a person must do is not to dwell or focus on the fear provoking thought when it comes. The more a person tries to reason out the thought or focus on the fear behind the thought, the stronger the thought becomes. The next time you encounter an obsessive thought, get into the practice of not dwelling on it.

A person should visualize a red stop sign in their mind when they encounter a fear provoking thought. When the negative thought comes, a person should think of a red stop sign that serves as a reminder to stop focusing on that thought and to think of something else. A person can then try to think of something positive to replace the negative thought.

Sometimes, a person may encounter a lot of scary thoughts coming at them all at once. Instead of getting upset, remember that these thoughts are exaggerated and are not based on reality. Usually it is the fear behind the thoughts that gets us worked up. Ignore the fear behind these obsessive thoughts, regardless how the strong the fear may be. If you ignore the fear behind these thoughts, then the thoughts become easier to manage.

Remember that the difference between an obsessive thought and a regular thought is that an obsessive thought is based on fear. With this in mind, try to find the source of the fear behind the thought. Once you find the source of the fear, learn to manage it. If you do, the thought becomes easier to deal with.

Learn to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.

A person should keep a small notebook of positive statements that makes them feel good. Whenever they come across a positive and uplifting verse that makes them feel good, write it down in a small notebook. A person can then carry this notebook around in their pocket and whenever they feel anxious, they can read their notebook.

Another thing to remember is that no one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty. Even if your fearful thoughts tell you otherwise, the fact is that there are circumstances and factors in every situation that cannot be anticipated. We may be ninety-nine percent in predicting the future but all it takes is for that one percent to make the biggest difference.

There are many ways to deal with these kinds of thoughts. The best thing is not to give up and to learn to manage the thought. If you still have trouble, then seek the services

Stan Popovich is the author of, A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear, an easy to read book that presents a overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com

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