September 4, 2024

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BG’s Positively Speaking

Living and Learning

Living and learning are intertwined aspects of our existence. Much emphasis has been placed on the need to continue learning. Learning is essential to our growth and the fullness of our lives. However, there is more to learning than books, school and college. You see, our life is a continuous journey of experiences, each offering a lesson that helps to shape who we are and what we become. From the moment we are born, we begin to learn, first from our parents and surroundings, then from our teachers and our own experiences and interactions with the world.

Living a full life means embracing every moment, whether filled with joy, sorrow, success, or failure. Each experience, good or bad, contributes to our growth. On the other hand, learning is the process of gaining knowledge, skills, and understanding from these experiences. It is not confined to formal education but extends to every aspect of life.

The beauty of living and learning lies in their reciprocity. As we live, we learn, and as we learn, we enhance our ability to live more meaningfully. This cycle fosters resilience, adaptability, and wisdom. It encourages us to be curious, ask questions, and seek out new experiences. It is not enough to just learn about life; we must experience it.

Living and learning are about being open to change and growth. They remind us that life is not just about reaching a destination but the journey itself. Embracing this mindset can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life.

Live Life And Learn!

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The Fisherman

A fisherman returned to shore with a giant marlin that was bigger and heavier than him. On the way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a second fisherman who had a stringer with a dozen baby minnows. The second fisherman looked at the marlin, turned to the first fisherman and said, “Only caught one, eh?”

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Editors Quote Book

“Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones,
you’ll start having positive results.”

— Willie Nelson

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Yellowstone Eruption

You never know what Mother Nature will surprise you with when you venture out into her territory. Luckily nobody was hurt in this incident.

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Paying For His Food

There was a poor old Irish cobbler whose shop was next door to a very upscale French restaurant. Every day at lunchtime, Mike, the Irish gent, would go out the back of his shop and eat his soda bread and maybe a kipper or piece of Irish blue cheese while smelling the wonderful odours from the restaurant’s kitchen. One morning, the Irishman was surprised to receive an invoice in the mail from the adjoining restaurant for “enjoyment of food .”Mystified, he marched right over to the restaurant to point out that he had not bought a thing from them. The manager said, “You’re enjoying our food, so you should pay us for it.” The Irishman refused to pay, and the restaurant took him to court. At the hearing, the judge asked the restaurant to present their side of the case. The manager said, “Every day, this man comes and sits outside our kitchen and smells our food while eating his. Clearly, we are providing added value to his poor food, and we deserve to be compensated for it.” The judge turned to Mike and said, “What do you have to say to that?” The old Irishman didn’t say anything but smiled, stuck his hand in his pocket, and rattled the few coins he had inside.

The judge asked him, “What is the meaning of that?” The Irishman replied with a mile-wide grin,  “I’m paying for the smell of his food with the sound of my money.”

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Question

If climate change is raising sea levels, does that mean the oceans are getting too big for their beaches?

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Trivia Quiz

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Your Horoscope

For Amusement Only

ARIES (March 21- April 19): If understanding another’s point of view means digging into the past, be wary. You may uncover a volcano.

TAURUS (April 20- May 20): Gather your old friends together and recall the good times of the past. Be yourself and treasure the friendships.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Determine what is important to you. Recognize the difference between what you know and what you think you know.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on your financial obligations. You have the ability to manage them efficiently and use them wisely. Don’t procrastinate.

LEO (July 23- August 22): Your partner’s choice may not be yours. Sit back, relax and show them you enjoy sharing in their fun.

VIRGO (August 23- September 22): Don’t allow a loved one to take advantage of you. You have done all you can to help them.

LIBRA (September 23- October 22): Before going on a shopping spree, pay all bills and check your account. Then you will know what you can spend.

SCORPIO (October 23- November 21): Disagreement among associates is becoming angry. You would be well advised to remove yourself from the fray.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 21): Wrap up your current project; it’s time to walk away and start something new. You’ve done all you can.

CAPRICORN (December 22- January 19): Get together with work colleagues. Pool your ideas, then present them as a team. Teamwork makes the dream work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are not getting the desired results. Review your actions. Then, reset your goal and go forward with positivity.

PISCES (February 19- March 20): You need to get over it, whatever it is. Get out and have some fun. Laughter is the best medicine.

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Not Quite Ready For Prime Time!

Two members of a criminal faction in Ceará, Brazil, with long criminal records for drug trafficking, robbery, and murder, were caught trying to escape the Itaitinga 3 prison in Fortaleza, Brazil, wearing very basic female disguises. The two men wore long black-hair wigs, pink skirts, and white t-shirts and even had improvised breasts to fool the guards. They tried mingling with real women at the end of conjugal visiting hours to reduce the risk of getting noticed by the guards, but their sloppy get-ups were quickly spotted, and the two were detained before they set foot outside the prison.

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Wishing

Tim: I wish I had the money to buy an elephant. Tom: What do you want with an elephant?

Tim: Nothing, I just want the money.

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Sign Of The Week

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Stolen Car Parts

A drunk phoned the police to report that thieves had broken into his car.

“They’ve stolen the dashboard, steering wheel, brake pedal, even the accelerator,” he cried. However, before the police investigation could get underway, the phone rang a second time, with the same voice coming over the line. “Never mind,” said the drunk with a hiccup, “I got in the backseat by mistake.

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Definition Of A Vacation

It consists of 2 weeks, which are 2 short, after which you are 2 tired 2 return 2 work and, 2  broke not 2

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Scotland And The Unicorn

Unicorns have been linked to Scotland for centuries. In Celtic mythology, the unicorn was a symbol of purity and innocence, as well as masculinity and power. Tales of dominance and chivalry associated with the unicorn may be why it was chosen as Scotland’s national animal. While the animal is mythological, the ideals it represents make it a perfect fit as the national animal for Scotland, and like this proud beast, Scots would fight to remain unconquered.

William I first used the unicorn on the Scottish royal coat of arms in the 12th century. In the 15th century, when King James III was in power, gold coins even appeared with the unicorn on them. When Scotland and England unified under the reign of James VI of Scotland in 1603, the Scottish Royal Arms had two unicorns supporting a shield. When James VI became James I of England and Ireland, he replaced the unicorn on the left of the shield with the national animal of England, the lion, to show that the countries were indeed united.

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Problem Solved

A woman told her friend, “I don’t know what to do. My husband is such a mess maker that you can’t imagine. He doesn’t put anything in its place, I am always going around the house organizing things.”

The friend says, “Take a tip from me. The first week after we were married I told my husband firmly, ‘Every glass and plate that you take, wash when you are done and put back in its place.'” The first woman asked, “Did it help?”

Her friend said, “I don’t know. I haven’t seen him since.”

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The Last Word

Positive anything is better than negative nothing.

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