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Spoonful of Positive: Ways to Let People Know They Matter

12 Most Important Ways to Let People Know They Matter Mattering a universal human need. Here are The 12 Important things to do now to ensure a “yes” every time you encounter or interact with someone significant or yet-to-be significant in your life. ...

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Interview in Nov:Rapper Nipsey Hussle: Creates Positive Change in South L.A.

Rapper Nipsey Hussle creates change in South LA - Story | KTTV A local and now international rap star is giving back to his community in South Los Angeles in a big way that is giving his family, fans and community hope and motivation. http://www.foxl...

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MAR
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Spoonful of Positive: Humor - Why we need it ....

**What would we do without humor? How would we enjoy talks with others if we did not use humor to invite a smile or a laugh? And how would we manage the times when we feel sad and alone? With humor we lighten up each day, and we find common ground wi...

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MAR
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Rolling Stone: Why Asheville is the New Must-Visit Music City

Why Asheville, North Carolina Is the New Must-Visit Music City – Rolling Stone Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/asheville-nc-music-venues-811152/ In a recent article, Rolling Stone call...

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MAR
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Spoonful of Positive: Happiness Defined

So, What IS Happiness?The research suggests that happiness is a combination of how satisfied you are with your life (for example, finding meaning in your work) and how good you feel on a day-to-day basis. Both of these are relatively stable—that is, ...

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MAR
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Spoonful of Positive: Oh Friday, Let Me Hug You!

Walking out the door on Friday morning is like leaving for vacation. There's only eight hours between you and the weekend, so you're ready to take on anything. Everyone around you seems to be in a better mood, but maybe it's just because you have a d...

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MAR
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North Carolina bulldog named Henri is new Cadbury Bunny

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The new Cadbury bunny is an English Bulldog named Henri. The North Carolina dog competed against thousands of other animals in the chocolate company's first-ever "Bunny Tryouts" and was announced as the winner on Wednesday. He...

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MAR
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Approved Drug for Postpartum Depression, Not Available to Most

I was excited to hear this morning that finally there was a drug for treating postpartum depression. It is long overdue. I wish it had been around when I needed it. Fortunately for me, it didn't last long, I didn't even understand what was happening ...

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MAR
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UPDATE on Haywood County Animal Shelter-Bursting at the Seams with Dogs

Friends of Haywood County Animal Shelter posted the following today on Face Book: Friends of Haywood County Animal Shelter is at New Leash on Life Adoption Center at HCAS. We are bursting at the seams with dogs here at the shelter! If ...

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MAR
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Spoonful of Positive: How to Cope

 When stress takes over, it can be really challenging to return to your happy state. To help you get back there, here are some inspirational stress quotes on how to manage it. "I enjoy an evening stroll. It helps me to reflect and eases stress."...

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MAR
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Loss of Open Space - Forest Service

Forest Service ShieldU.S. FOREST SERVICE Caring for the land and serving people.What is open space?Open space includes all unbuilt areas, whether publically or privately owned, protected or unprotected. Open space lands include forests and grass...

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MAR
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Spoonful of Positive: A Sense of Humor, Coping Skill?

Use your sense of humor as a Stress Coping Mechanism We can prepare ourselves for stress with coping techniques, we can eliminate stressors from our lives whenever possible, and we can surround ourselves with social support--we absolutely should...

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MAR
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Spoonful of Positive: Quiet Time

"Some of the most powerful times are when we're quiet." -- Michael W. Smith  Cultivating Quiet: 6 Ways to Invite Silence Into Your Life Nourish yourself with these simple practices. https://yogainternational.com/article/view/cultivating-qui...

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MAR
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Spoonful of Positive: Emotions

"One thing you can't hide - is when you're crippled inside." ― John Lennon"Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don't lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier." ― Sabaa Tahir"Ever since pe...

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FEB
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Spoonful of Positive: Anger (how we deal with it online)

We all deal with our own anger. We all cope with others' anger. My opinion only, anger is as natural to us as love, hate, happiness, fear and happiness. How we deal with our own anger is up to us. Our reaction to others' anger is also ours to de...

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Spoonful of Positive: Friendship

 "I've listened to someone as young as 14 and someone as old as 100 talk about their close friends, and [there are] three expectations of a close friend that I hear people describing and valuing across the entire life course," says William Rawli...

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FEB
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National Love Your Pet Day!

Today is National Love Your Pet Day! Have you hugged your pet today? This is our dog, Missy! Every day is Love Our Pet Day! They have unconditional love for us! Pets teach us how we should be, how we could be! They make us smile first thing in the mo...

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FEB
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Spoonful of Positive: Stand Up

Spoonful of Positive: Stand Up   "Be an encourager, the world has enough critics already." Dave Willis “The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority.”   "I allowed myself to be bullied because I was scared and didn't know how to defend myself. I was bullied until I prevented a new student from being bullied.By standing up hor him, I learned to stand up for myself," Jackie Chan "I h...

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FEB
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Spoonful of Positive: Friday Yay!

Spoonful of Positive: Friday Yay!   "Life is Beautiful! (Especially on Friday)  "It's Friday...any plan of being a productive member of society is officially thrown out the window."   " May today be the Fridayest Friday that ever Fridayed."     "It's Friday! Let's Dance!"   "Mandatory Law of the Universe On Fridays, you have to do something a little fun." "I never met a Friday I didn't like!"  

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Spoonful of Positive: Valentine's Day - The Funny Side

Valentine's Day - The Funny Side      "Who makes most dates on Valentines Day? The delivery guy." - Unknown  Please remember that Valentine’s Day is a polite reminder that Christmas decorations must go down! - Unknown   "Who makes most dates on Valentines Day? The delivery guy." Unknown "It would be great if Vanlentine's Day came with a fast-forward button." - Unknown   "Valentine's Day is when a lot of people are reminded what a poor shot Cupid ...

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