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Bryan Golden

Dare to Live Without Limits: A Kite Flies Against the Wind

Given a steady wind and a properly balanced kite, the kite will soar to great heights. But if the nose of the kite is pointed downward, the same wind will send it crashing into the ground.
Just as wind can either lift a kite or destroy it, criticism can either motivate you to reach lofty goals or dissipate your drive. Those who criticize far outnumber those who achieve. Yet no statue was ever erected to a critic. Rather than seeking to appease and mollify critics, utilize their admonition to stay on track.

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William Thibodeaux

Ramsey Plantation

An old postal map dating back to the 1800s revealed there was once a community named Ramsey situated some five miles south of Abbeville along the Vermilion River.

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Bryan Golden

Dare to Live Without Limits: Declutter Your Mind

You already know the problems created by physical clutter. It takes a long time to find anything. Stuff gets lost. Efficiency drops. The mess grows on its own. Mental clutter affects you in the same way. You can’t remember things, your emotional state is dragged down, and effectiveness drops.
Decluttering your mind helps you declutter your life. It’s a great habit to develop. Start by letting go of all useless mental garbage. This includes negative thoughts, fears, anger, bitterness, anxiety, and stress. Release any thoughts which don’t lead anywhere positive.

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