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Fishing is a wonderful experience, catching food to eat, sport for entertainment, examples of wisdom and how one may conduct our life. Will filet this out going forward, tag Fishing, Fish, Thinking, Planning,Fun,Family
Be sure and check out comments for more info as it accumulates.
Next question, is my licence current ? I think a renewal may be required, where did I put that card, the search begins !
8.8 Million Views, that is a well baited hook :)
Matthew 13:47-51 The Message (MSG)
“Or, God’s kingdom is like a fishnet cast into the sea, catching all kinds of fish. When it is full, it is hauled onto the beach. The good fish are picked out and put in a tub; those unfit to eat are thrown away. That’s how it will be when the curtain comes down on history. The angels will come and cull the bad fish and throw them in the garbage. There will be a lot of desperate complaining, but it won’t do any good.” Jesus asked, “Are you starting to get a handle on all this?” They answered, “Yes.”
Matthew 13:47-51 King James Version (KJV)
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
Happiness can be multiplied by sharing it with others without diminishing the original source. It is the one asset that increases when it is given away.
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With happiness, the more you give, the more you get. The greatest rewards in life do not come from the accumulation of financial assets; they result from the psychic gratification that accompanies helping others achieve happiness. Those who acquire the greatest riches in life have discovered how to link the two; they have learned how to provide a service that creates satisfaction for customers and generates profits for themselves.
When you approach your job with exuberance and a determination to make yur customers glad they chose to do business with you, great benefits will accrue to you. There are never enough happy people who share their joy with others.
** Basic Balance
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by Jim Stovall
Modern-day life here in the 21st century puts me in mind of a high-wire juggling act. It seems there are far too many things demanding our attention, and the consequences for missing a priority are very high.
Years ago, I heard a radio ad featuring a second-grade child leaving a voicemail for their father. I don’t remember what the ad was for, but I will never forget the voice of a seven-year-old saying, “Dad, it’s me. Today was my school play. I was a flower on stage and did a good job. Maybe the next time I’m in the second grade and am in my play, you can come.”
These words are haunting because we all know the second grade and the school play only happen once. Life balance is a matter of establishing and focusing on priorities. If we live lives of success and significance, there will inevitably be days, weeks, and even months when we are out of balance. In my business, I get involved with book, movie, or television projects requiring a great deal of focus and energy for several months. After those projects are concluded, I always strive to focus on other priorities in my life for several weeks or months.
Regardless of these seasons of intensity and focus, we’ve got to be prepared to create a parenthesis or an oasis for extreme priority events or activities in other areas of our lives. I’ve discovered that even the demands of a movie project involving hundreds of people and millions of dollars can be flexible enough to accommodate a wedding, a funeral, a graduation, a friend or colleague in need, or a second-grade play.
Anyone familiar with my work will likely know about me because of a bestselling book I wrote that was made into a movie entitled The Ultimate Gift. This story features a billionaire who, late in life, comes to understand that he and his money have negatively impacted his extended family. He discovers that even though we may go to extraordinary lengths to rectify the problem, we can never retrieve those magic moments in life that we’ve lost.
As a consultant, I get to interact with many high-level corporate leaders. Hopefully, I am able to impart some wisdom and knowledge to them, but each of them inevitably teaches me many things. One CEO of a direct sales group with forty-thousand distributors struggled with time management in order to hold various events across the country. When we went through her calendar, there were several days each month blacked out long before the year began. When I inquired about them, I learned that those were the priceless priority days she had dedicated to family, friends, and causes that matter to her. No amount of success or money could ever take their place.
As you go through your day today, establish your priorities and manage the rest of your days.
Today's the day!
from my Napoleon Hill Foundation email
https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/caffeine/
As I contemp;ate education for my son, homeschooling is on my mind. This is a few years out there, however preparing for this educational adventure is a must. My youngest daughter homeshools her children and they are a bright bunch. I now a number of family's that home school and these kids are exceptional.
Did a search of my blog and there was no homeschooling tags on file, so we have one know. Check out the comments for future articles. Will expand my thouights on this going forward. In the meantime here is a neat story to kick this off with.
Note for spelling: Homeschooling and Homeschools is one word, not split in two
Lots to think about in this report from Food Banks Canada
https://foodbankscanada.ca/hungercount/
sognifanct increases have happened recently, wild increase, inflation has made a huge impact on this
"In March 2024, there were over 2 million visits to food banks in Canada — the highest number in history — representing a 6 per cent increase compared to 2023, and a 90 per cent increase compared to 2019. In addition, there are signs that the food-banking system is reaching its absolute limit."
please review the policy recommendations, one may not agree with everything recommended, however it was good to see solutions put forward
https://foodbankscanada.ca/hungercount/policy-recommendations/
Did you know that Sparkling KiKi Maple Water is copacked in HACCP certified facility?
What does HACCP stand for ? Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
HACCP is a management system in which food safety is addressed through the analysis and control of biological, chemical, and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the finished product.
This is a significant milestone for the company. Prior to 2024 our copackers where CFIA certifiied CFSR, HACCP provides the next level of assurance that opens more doors for us across Canada, around the globe, around the corner and throughout our communities.
Our Warehousing Supply Chain Partner Cantrina Freezer Warehouse in Brampton is HACCP certified, BRC,FDA & Kosher Certified https://cantrinafreezer.com/
Many people do not know what HACCP means. So I did a google search to compile some info and clarity for us.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazard_analysis_and_critical_control_points
Why is HACCP certification important?
The international HACCP certification can confirm that a company has set up a system to ensure the safety of its food products. “It means that you’ve assessed the risks and are controlling your critical points,". explains Isabelle Ledoux, Senior Business Advisor, BDC Advisory Services.
Phase 1: HACCP pre-certification programs
Phase 2: the HACCP plan
-Critical control points
-A traceable system
Phase 3: Deployment of the HACCP plan
Phase 4: The HACCP audit
Is HACCP certification mandatory in Canada? No, but several major companies and chains do specifically request it.
What are the main steps involved in obtaining HACCP certification?
Creating the plan
Putting together a team
Describing the process
Putting together a risk analysis
Determining critical control points
Setting critical limits
Developing monitoring procedures
Determining corrective actions
Developing auditing procedures
Setting up record-keeping and documentation
Keeping the HACCP plan up to date
Professional Development
HACCP Managers Certificate Course
https://www.safecheck1.com/product/haccp/
CANADIAN CERTIFIED HACCP PROFESSIONAL
https://foodcert.ca/canadian-certified-haccp-professional/
HACCPCanada is a HACCP System Certifying Body
Our Warehousing Supply Chain Partner Cantrina Freezer Warehouse in Brampton is HACCP certified, BRC,FDA & Kosher Certified and a client of HACCP Canada
A local business that many of us are familier with in transporation industry is HACCP certified https://www.kriska.com/
Canadian College Of Food and Health
https://www.ccofah.org/haccp-certification-course/
Free Online HACCP Courses
ttps://alison.com/tag/haccp
The Food Safety Enhancement Program approach to a preventive control plan
https://blog.foodsafety.ca/everything-you-need-know-about-haccp
This morning I was going through my mail and I realized that I missed a heartful moment that was shared with me, I missed it completely in the busyness of the replying moment. Perhaps I didn't want to deal with what that meant to me. We have all done that I am sure at one time in our life. This kind thoughtful lady had just lost her cat of 14 years, probably a cherished friend a very special part of her and perhaps her families life and I had missed the simpliest "oh no, I am sorry". So I am glad that I got to reflect and correct that oversite and in turn allow myself to feel some of that grief once again that I had for our Gracie who got killed a couple years ago now.
"Dear griefing , reflecting on your loss of your kitty, 14 yrs that is good long life for a cat, I hope we get that much time with our Chaga. You must have a million memories to cherish. It is amazing how our pets become part of our family and the love we have for them grows so deeply, when I lost our dog Gracie two years ago I was a mess, it still hurts sometimes. I was thinking about your loss this morning and it brought back some memories of my own, it is good for us to reflect. I did some research and came across this helpful article and the link is below. This lady wrote a wealth of reflections that could be helpful for those that have loss perhaps their most cherished friend. This is the first article in her series, I added a couple extra that I am going to read later. I have added this to my blog under Grief."
Thinking about your loss, I hope you are ok and are on your haling (healing) journey. Thank you for sharing your loss with me, and I am glad you got to have the time to be with your cat at the end, that is very special indeed.
Tim "
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well at least haling is an actual word. I meant to write healing !
haled, hal·ing, hales
1. To compel to go:
2. Archaic To pull, draw, drag, or hoist.
Synonyms for HALING: pulling, hauling, dragging, towing, tugging, drawing, carrying, lugging; Antonyms of HALING: driving, pushing, propelling, thrusting
hal•er, hal•est.
free from disease or infirmity.
I did not realize the depth of this word, I like the idea of haler, free from disease or infirmity, that is approriate for a kitty who is no longer in pain and has passed on , no longer with us, yet free , there is some comfort in that, the halest . The definitions do not relate back to a death, but of the living, I can see using it this way. I am not in English class, creative composition perhaps, may I get a passing grade at least.
The picture I plan to add to the title is of a little memorial of Gracie's collar and dog tag, like a feather, young, here for a brief time, all dogs go to heaven
In two separate descriptions of the New Heaven and New Earth, the Bible mentions that animals will be present. Isaiah 11:11 says, “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.”
This description of peaceful relations between species of animal continues for three more verses, and a similar passage is found in Isaiah 65:25.
Not sure what to title this post yet, well, maybe because I was "too busy" to read properly that may be a good direction to take this.
Now on with the original article and advice to encourage us on our grieving journey ~ TLR
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https://classactcats.com/blog/grieving-a-cat/
Grieving Is Important
Take Time Off
Or Keep Busy
Relive Happy Memories
Do A Memory Tour
Go Somewhere To Reflect
Celebrate With Others
Create A Memorial
Preserve Memories
Don’t Hold It In
Write Them A Letter… Or Something Else
Talk To Someone
Seeking A Professional
The Best Way Of Grieving A Cat Is Your Way
Check Out The Other Posts In The Series
Sharing Your Cat’s Story As A Way To Heal
https://classactcats.com/blog/sharing-your-cats-story-as-a-way-to-heal/
The Little Things You Miss
https://classactcats.com/blog/the-little-things-you-miss/
Gracie loved coming to the office with me.
Have a blessed day!
Tim
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May we become Good Ol' Men and Good Ol' Women , God continues to work on us
Philippians 1:6 "being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" New King James Version
For a whole bunch of other versions check out
https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/Philippians%201%3A6
"Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us, believing and proclaiming God’s Message, from the day you heard it right up to the present. There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears." MSG
https://renner.org/article/why-jesus-compared-unforgiveness-to-the-sycamine-tree/
The sycamore tree is an immense durable tree with a rapid growth rate and expansive root system. It has an upright, pyramidal crown when young and as it matures develops a rounded, irregular form, with a scaffold of large diameter branches. The most unique feature of the sycamore tree is its camouflage-looking bark.
Mature Height/Spread: American sycamore is a massive tree that can grow 75 to 100 feet tall with a similar or greater spread. Under ideal conditions, it can grow to 175 feet high with a trunk diameter of 10 to 14 feet. It has a pyramidal form when young but develops a spreading, rounded, and irregular crown with age
The first step in planting a sycamore tree is to choose the right location. The tree will need plenty of space to grow, so make sure to choose a spot that is at least 20 feet away from any other trees or structures. The tree will also need full sun and well-drained soil.
What did Jesus say about the sycamore tree?
In that verse, Jesus told His disciples, “… If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.”
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cost-of-the-american-dream-in-2024/
The American Dream Costs a Hefty $4.4 Million
Below, we breakdown each aspect of the American dream by their lifetime cost as of 2024:
| American Dream | Lifetime Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| American Dream Total | $4,442,050 | |
| Retirement | $1,599,995 | Recommended minimum savings for 20 year retirement |
| Owning a new car | $811,440 | Total of new car payments for adults (fuel/maintenance not included) |
| Wedding | $44,300 | Ceremony, reception, and engagement ring |
| Raising two children plus college | $832,172 | Raising children to age 18 and paying for four years at a public college each |
| Owning a home | $929,955 | Buying an existing single-family home with a 30-year mortgage (20% down payment) |
| Pets | $36,626 | Expenses of owning one dog and cat |
| Yearly vacation | $179,109 | Annual vacation from ages 22-84 |
| Funeral | $8,453 | Includes viewing and burial |
building up,
Anger,Division,Strife,Bitterness,Whispers,Confusion
“..Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops” Luke12:1-3
“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:” Matthew12:25
“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” James3
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figured best start a post on this theme, today's devotion is a good place to start since it's not profiled previously- TLR
be sure and check out comments for future additions to this topic
some cool ideas
Throughout our days, remember the basic's, learn, study, use, do
A Little Reading
A Little Writing
A Little Arithmetic ( Math) , {I just strugglde to spell arithmetic }
the 3 core study's
plus add
A Little Art
A Little Science
Some Little's to add to our daily devotions, to improve our lives, get curious, be curious, stay curious
Your life is an N=1 experiment - Get Cracking
2 Dozen a day =720, beats my 120 a month , its a lot of eggs, interesting study and reflections. Puts a different twist on that saying, try this, it might help ~TLR
“This video isn’t really about eggs,” Norwitz told The Epoch Times. “It’s actually a social experiment and reflection exercise for both me and you.” He clarified that while eating hundreds of eggs lowered his cholesterol, the same outcome might not apply to everyone. For instance, hyper-responders—those whose cholesterol spikes significantly after consuming dietary cholesterol—could see different results.
That’s precisely the point: It’s about finding what works specifically for you.
N=1 Science: A Personalized Approach
Personalized science, or N=1 experimentation—a study with just one participant—offers an alternative to population-based research. Instead of drawing conclusions from large groups, N=1 studies focus on the individual, allowing people to directly test how specific interventions affect their unique health profiles.
“N=1 is the future,” Michael Snyder, a leading genetics professor at Stanford Medicine, told The Epoch Times in an email. “We are all different, and now we can collect a lot of data on a single person to make very specific recommendations.”
“We can only hope that all our friends and families can live long lives, looking at the moon together, across a thousand miles.”
SU DONGPO
‘There is a saying in Chinese art history that “ink has five colours”,’ says Zhou. ‘Ink has all that you need to depict the external world and to express yourself and whatever your artistic impulses have to say. Wood and Rock is a true embodiment of the artist’s state of mind at the time, which you can see so palpably in the painting.’
https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/su-dongpo-the-chinese-renaissance-man
Su Shi (1037-1101), literary name Su Dongpo, was more than your average Renaissance man. Hailed as one of the most revered, prodigious figures in Chinese culture, he was an artist, writer, philosopher, scientist and hugely influential politician. He executed vast civil engineering projects, championed economic reforms, withstood constant slander and persecution for his steadfast stance against the powerful New Policy Group, and was sentenced to two decades of exile in the lush Hubei province. There, undeterred by cruel fate, he composed some of the most scintillating verses in Chinese literary history, and adopted the name “Dongpo,” meaning “eastern slope.” He was also a famed gastronome, noted for penning the authoritative formula for (not sushi, sorry) a mean braised pork belly, Dongpo Pork (recipe here).
https://chinatripedia.com/su-shi-one-of-the-most-prominent-chinese-poet-during-the-song-dynasty/
Su Shi (苏轼) (1037-1101), also known as Su Dongpo (苏东坡), was one of the most prominent poets and cultural figures of the Song dynasty in China. He was a versatile scholar, poet, artist, calligrapher, and statesman, whose literary works and artistic achievements are still widely celebrated and studied today. Su Shi lived during a time of political turmoil and cultural change, and his life and works reflect the complexities and contradictions of his era.
May we get to look at the moon together across a thousand miles, a few miles or that hundreds that often separate us as we go through our lives. TLR
I was reading this interesting email from Barking Up The Wrong Tree while enjoying my coffee this Thanksgiving Morning. Today is a wonderful day, the big stores are closed and all of the people employed there are getting a real day off, that is kinda nice if you think about it. I digress, back to the story. I shared ths with my darling wife and she reminded me where wisdom comes from. The Fear of The Lord. I will post the full email in comments and a link to the blog. Check this insight out next time your dealing with a smarty pants. ~ TLR
IQ isn’t everything.
"Greater education and intelligence don't necessarily lift you up; sometimes they just provide better tools for digging trenches. “Intelligent and educated people are less likely to learn from their mistakes, for instance, or take advice from others. And when they do err, they are better able to build elaborate arguments to justify their reasoning, meaning that they become more and more dogmatic in their views. Worse still, they appear to have a bigger ‘bias blind spot,’ meaning they are less able to recognize the holes in their logic.”
A 2013 study from the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that people who were better at wise reasoning did better in nearly every area of life. They were happier, had better relationships, and were even less likely to die in the next five years. The twist?
Intelligence is pretty much unrelated to wise reasoning. And unrelated to those increases in health or happiness. You could have an IQ so high it requires oxygen, and it wouldn’t make you all that much wiser, healthier, or happier. "
I have been receiving lovely emails fromIAJW on this for several months now. I am a strong advocate for this habit. Jim Royn was my inspiration for this habit. Todays email had some good insight on the Mental Wellness of Journaling. Here is the 5 Prompts l;isted and a link to the balance of the info. PLease check the comment section for future resources that I will eventually post there over time. Have a blessed day !
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This links covers a number of issues very well
https://www.taxtips.ca/filing/principal-residence-exemption.htm
Stewardship Statement – Timothy Ross, September 5, 2024
Biblical Stewardship is the use of God-given resources, time, talent, treasure, truth, and relationships for the accomplishment of God-given goals and objectives.
Recognizing that there is Three Financial Planning Decision Making Principals:
1. There are no independent financial decisions.
2. The longer term the perspective, the better the financial decision today.
3. Financial maturity is being able to give up today’s desires for future benefits.
Stewardship is the only area of Christian Life that cannot be faked. Every spending decision is a spiritual decision. God can take whatever He wants, whenever He wants.
There is Five Priorities that are simultaneous and not sequential, recognizing that God owns it all.
These priorities are how you spend your money and are broken down into Your Live basket, Give basket, Grow basket, Owe Taxes basket and your Owe Debt basket.
Living is always balancing between provision and protection. Gods job is to protect and your job is to provide. Recognizing that Giving breaks the power of money in your life. Debt always mortgages the future and effects sustenance in the future. Taxes are symptomatic of God’s provision for me. Growing margin is the only way to meet your long-term goals.
Long Term Goals typically cover 6 main areas
1. Financial Independence
2. Charitable Giving
3. Freedom from Debt
4. Lifestyle desires
5. Family Needs
6. New Business
There is a continuous predetermined allocation of limited financial resources to unlimited changing alternatives, it is a never-ending process.
Recognize that there is Five Principals of Money Management.
1. Spend less than you earn
2. Build margin
3. Avoid the use of debt
4. Build liquidity
5. Set long term goals and give generously
The Three Fundamental Questions that everyone needs to ask and answer.
1. Who owns it?
2. How much is enough?
3. Is the next steward chosen and prepared?
Overall, as a Financial Advisor, we will see these characteristics in our clients and know that they are practicing stewardship when.
1. They are Giving proportionate to their income
2. They are Living a controlled debt free lifestyle
3. Their Taxes are paid with integrity and with thanksgiving
4. When they have Jointly set financial goals
5. When they are Accountable to someone
We should ourselves as advisors own these principals, decisions, and concepts in order to lead others to financial freedom.
Timothy Ross, CKA® Certified Kingdom Advisor®
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