His Answers

Come in,” God said. “So, you would like to interview me?”

“If you have the time,” I said.

God smiled and said, “My time is eternity and is enough to do everything; what questions do you have in mind to ask me?”

“What surprises you most about mankind?”

God answered —

“That they get bored of being children, are in a rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.

That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health.

That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live neither for present nor future.

That they live as if they will never die, and they die as if they had never lived.”

God’s hands took mine and we were silent for while and then I asked, “As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”

God replied with a smile —

“To learn that they cannot make anyone love them. What they can do is to let themselves be loved.

To learn that what is most valuable is not what they have in their lives, but who they have in their lives.

To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others. All will be judged individually on their own merits, not as a group on a comparison basis!

To learn that a rich person is not the one who has the most, but is one who needs the least.

To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in persons we love, and that it takes many years to heal them.

To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness.

To learn that there are persons that love them dearly, but simply do not know how to express or show their feelings.

To learn that money can buy everything but happiness.

To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it totally different.

To learn that true friend is someone who knows everything about them… and likes them anyway.

To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others, but that they have to forgive themselves.” I sat there for a while I thanked Him for His time and for all that He has done for me and my family, and He replied, “Anytime. I’m here 24 hours a day. All you have to do is ask for me, and I’ll answer.”

Practical know-hows for life

Things I wish I’d know before I went out into the real world

Any and all compliments can be handled by simply saying ‘Thank you’.

When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste.

Never continue dating anyone who is rude to the waiter.

If you tell a lie, don’t believe it deceives only the other person.

The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship: ‘I apologise’ and ‘You are right’.

Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

When you make a mistake, make amends immediately. It’s easier to eat crow while it’s still warm.

The only really good advice that I remember my mother ever gave me was “Go! You might meet somebody!”

If she says that you are too good for him — believe her.

I’ve learned to pick my battles; I ask myself — Will this matter one year from now? How about one month? One week? One day?

At hard times I ask myself, “How do I feel? What do I want?” I use it whenever I’m at loss for words or thoughts.

Never pass up an opportunity to pee. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!

If you move far from your family when you’re young, consider choosing a career with an airline. You need to see your family will last a lifetime, as will your travel benefits.

Living well really is the best revenge. Being miserable because of a bad or former relationship just proves that the other person was right about you.

Be really nice to your friends because you never know when you are going to need them to empty your bed urinal and hold your hand.

Work is good but it’s not that important.

Never underestimate the kindness of your fellow man.

And finally… Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect, it just means you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.

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10 Dangerous Things Users Do Online

Protect yourself from getting hacked, phished or burgled

Researchers at internet security service provider CyberDefender look at some of the most dangerous things users do online. They also offer advice on how to avoid these negative habits.

1. Checking the ‘keep me signed in’ box: Never check this box if you are not using your personal laptop. If you just sign in to any site from a public PC, make sure to sign off once you are done. Delete your browser history from the browser tools when completed. Use your browser’s privacy mode where possible, and never save passwords.

2. Failing to update: Java, Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash are responsible for an astounding number of PC infections due to security exploits. The best way to avoid becoming a target is to update all three software as often as you can. Make sure to update Windows operating system by setting Windows updates to install automatically.

3. Searching for celebrity gossip: Always be cautious while accessing incriminating info. Malware authors know that people naturally gravitate towards the sex and celebrity combo, so new attacks are targeted specifically towards this crowd. If you must, search for news on Google News, Bing News or other aggregator. When searching on Google, use https://www.google.com instead of the common http://www.google.com.

4. Using BitTorrent: Stick to official downloads and streams such as iTunes, Hulu and legitimate websites. Avoid torrent sites at all costs, as some of its ads could be compromised.

5. Searching for free adult content: This might turn out to be quite expensive, as free porn sites can be downright shady in the way they treat users. Stick to paid sites, and also invest in a high-quality security suite.

6. Online gaming: Be careful when downloading free to pay (F2P) clients. Do not give out any kind of information, personal or not, to people you meet while gaming. At the very least, you could have your virtual items stolen. At worst, you could lose real money. Avoid falling for the old ‘FarmVille Secrets’ scam. You will either download a Trojan or expose your Facebook login info to criminals.

7. Leaving Facebook privacy setting open: Carefully review your privacy setting on Facebook. Do not let ‘friends of friends’ see your birthday or contact. All of these could be used to impersonate you.

8. Connecting to unknown wireless networks: In public places, be careful about logging into unknown (private) wireless networks. Make sure you choose the official one.

9. Using one password for all accounts: If that one password leaks out to cybercriminals, your entire online life is suddenly open to the world. Keep different passwords for different purposes. Certain browsers can also help with a ‘master password’ that keeps a multitude of passwords in check. Using a tool like Roboform or Password Vault that encrypts information and uses best practices to generate passwords is an even better idea.

10. Trying to get free stuff: If an online offer sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Avoid any give away that is not supported in a big way by a known brand. Keep a security suite fully updated to catch phishing attempts resulting from this kind of scam.

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Colours That’s You

Do you know that colour personality plays a major role in your life? Are you even aware that such a concept exists? Although not highly publicised, colour psychology has been around for quite some time. Individuals can use their colour personality to better understand themselves. If you are interested in learning how colour preferences affect your life, keep reading.

Colour psychology

Personality is the bundle of traits and characteristics that define one’s character. Swiss psychologist Max Lüscher, a trailblazer in colour psychology, believed colours reveal our traits and underlying causes of psychological stress. In his footsteps, other psychologists developed theories about the connection between colour and personality. Today, it is believed that colour personality reflects our conscious motives, drives and values.

Some think that understanding the link between your colour personality and the events in your life can help you make better decisions. You may also understand why you act certain ways why you have been unsuccessful in your attempts at certain goals or relationships.

Entrepreneurial style by colour

You can decode your entrepreneurial style by colours of your choice.

Green people rarely begin their professional lives as entrepreneurs. They are not highly driven by material gain. They get satisfaction from expressing their creative energies and possess a gift for drawing the best from a team.

Red people are likely to be born entrepreneurs. They are risk takers who act on their gut instincts. These people are not bound by rules or procedures. They create their work strategy based on the needs of a project. They excel during crises. There is more to it than this as they are excellent negotiators.

Blue people yearn to test new ideas. They will act based on hunch or limited information. Although they are multi-taskers, they oftentimes lose interest in the details, routine and execution of a venture. However, they possess a talent for identifying trends and selling others their visions.

Gold people are cautious. Before making a move, they need a well-developed plan. They require predictability, order and structure. These people are rarely enticed from their objective by outside opportunities. They have exceptional skills for paying attention to detail and keeping projects on track.