The Necklace

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  “SHE WAS one of those pretty, charming young ladies, born, as if through an error of destiny, into a family of clerks. She had no dowry, no hopes, no means of becoming known, appreciated, loved, and married by a man either rich or distinguished; and she allowed herself to marry a petty clerk in the office of the Board of Education. . . .  She had neither frocks nor jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things. She felt that she was made for them. She had such a desire to please, to be sought after, to be clever, and courted.” —THE NECKLACE Guy de Maupassant    France, 1884 (pic by Grok) Read this short story here:  https://americanliterature.com/author/guy-de-maupassant/short-story/the-necklace

Best Book of 2016

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Happy New Year! The start of a new year signals for many the opportunity to do something different. Why not step over your personal boundaries, explore and expand your potential?

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Commander Mark Divine has compiled a program that will help you discover who you are, challenge and grow the way you think as well as develop your mental, emotional and physical strength in this carefully constructed program. Click graphic for more information.

The Navy Seals are not a force to be taken lightly, and neither should this program. Following the daily regimen set forth by Commander Divine, one is transformed into a stronger person. One week of introductory training lays the foundation for one week each of baseline training, building strength and stamina then culminates in one week of "work capacity"--and this is the first four weeks. One does not simply "work out," but trains in areas that have real applications in daily life ranging from personal development through leadership principles and team building and team work.

This program is not for the faint-of-heart and is best experienced as a group, but this writer has chipped away (solo) through the program many times: pushing my limits, expanding my borders, strengthening my weak points, challenging thought processes and emotions.

Use your Bullet Journal to track your progress!

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