The Foundation For A Better Life
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IN THIS DAY AND AGE, IT CAN BE HARD TO BELIEVE AN ORGANIZATION'S ONLY GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO GOOD - BUT THAT REALLY IS WHY WE EXIST.
The mission of The Foundation for a Better Life, through various media efforts, is to encourage adherence to a set of quality values through personal accountability and by raising the level of expectations of performance of all individuals regardless of religion or race. Through these efforts, the Foundation wants to remind individuals they are accountable and empowered with the ability to take responsibility for their lives and to promote a set of values that sees them through their failures and capitalizes on their successes. An individual who takes responsibility for his or her actions will take care of his or her family, job, community, and country.
Life's Lessons In Kindness
How others changed my life by giving of themselves
When you think of things that happen in life it's easy to be bitter. I've had my share of tragedy in life, just like anyone else, but by watching the actions of others, I found healing and growth in the little kindnesses people have shown me.*The anonymous person who left much needed items on our lawn after the sudden death of our infant son.
*The people who gave (and to continue to give) on behalf of the groups I serve in Africa.
*The ladies from church who cleaned my house when I was on bed rest for five months.
*Friends and family who have listened, forgiven and endured with me my whole life.
*My husband and kids, who are good sports and hold the fort while I'm out globetrotting.
There are endless examples I can give, but the point is WHY should these things be the exception and not the rule? So I challenge you to take the high road, and purpose to make your life, every contact not matter how big or small, count for something.
You don't have to change the world, just show one person you care, every day.
Quote Of The Day
"There is nothing we like to see so much as the gleam of pleasure in a person's eye when he feels that we have sympathized with him, understood him. At these moments something fine and spiritual passes between two friends. These are the moments worth living."
-Don Marquis (1878-1937), author, humorist, journalist
Who Is Your Hero?
Who is the person who helped you out, shared of themselves, or just listened? Share you stories here!
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JaguarJulie Apr 27, 2009 @ 2:23 pm | delete
- Ah, that person would be my grandma Julia Nagy. So many times I remember when all of us kids and Mom moved in with her and grandpa -- I was in 9th grade. The house was a 2 bedroom bungalow with 1 bath and a basement. 3 of us slept down the basement. It was a tough time for everyone. And, school was no picnic. Grandma was there each and every day to give us courage and wisdom. She is my hero!
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Jun 24, 2008 @ 8:38 pm | delete
- In this troubled world we're living in today, it's good that we need some help from other people like you through this organization called Foundation of a Better Life. Thanks for the information regarding this! It's what every people should need right now! Oh, how I really love the Internet! You can learn a lot of things like these! I once bought my own personalized checks online & I got a big discount for it! I love my poodles, so I got myself a set of Poodle checks ! You should check this out, too! You'll love what you see here!
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bba
Feb 22, 2008 @ 1:39 am | delete
- 50 years ago at the Boulder municipal swimming pool a man asked me if I had taken a roll of dimes out of his clothing basket. As I returned it to him without even speaking, he told me I could have it if I needed it. I have always appreciated not getting into trouble about that. But to the stranger's credit I have also appreciated the life lesson I learned from him that I didn't need anyone else's property; not more than I needed their friendship.
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thomasz
Feb 13, 2008 @ 7:49 pm | delete
- Interesting lens. Nice info.
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chloecavanaugh
Aug 3, 2007 @ 4:02 pm | delete
- Thinking back, when the kids were, 9 and 3, I was trying hard to survive. I had requested prayer from my church. The very next morning the Lord had blessed us with a gift of money. It was and still is overwhelming when I think of it. Dang it, I'm crying now. AWESOME left u 5*
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Inspirational And Uplifting
Sites To Get You Started
Feel Free To Submit Your Links For Sites That Promote Kindness To Others! ~BadMsM
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Help Others.org: Acts of Kindness
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The Good Deeds Organisation
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Little Brothers: Friends of the Elderly
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Blossom International
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Living Organ Donors
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Domino Theory
The Domino Theory blog explores the idea of settin more...0 points
FBL On The Web
What are other people saying about FBL?
- For Dempsey, it's always been about the challenge
- The foundation for success within that basketball program has already been laid, he said, and he sounded sure that the former Dunmorean in the black suit and bold green tie standing next to him would be the man to monitor the build toward prominence ...
- 'Foundations for Life,' by Jeff Zhao
- To me, this scholarship means more than just money, it signifies the spark that every flame needs to burn strong. It serves as the foundation of achieving a better life not only for myself, but for future generations as well.
- Which Windows will make for a better tablet?
- Which will be better on tablets? With the Release Preview due in just a few weeks, there are still many questions about Windows 8. Some of the biggest mysteries surround Windows RT. Microsoft has made no secret of its plans to target tablets with the ...
- Grieving father, cancer doctor team up to honor a son and 'do real things'
- What helps cushion the loss of her only son, Miles -- if only just a little -- is that knowing his name and his legacy have been incorporated into two nonprofit foundations. One already is making a difference bringing better health care to some 100000 ...
How Can You Make Life Better For Others?
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ConnieW
Aug 12, 2007 @ 1:24 pm | delete
- What a great and inspirational site. Please check out my site: The Journey f a Living Kidney Donor
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Aug 4, 2007 @ 10:16 am | delete
- Great lens! I voted 5 stars - I invite you to check out mine too, and rate it for me! Live Streaming Video
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badmsm Aug 3, 2007 @ 11:17 am | delete
- Yes, I think that qualifies! LOL! Thanks for the blessing!
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flaminglacer
Aug 3, 2007 @ 1:26 am | delete
- Squid angel Blessing for you - is that an RAK?
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KimGiancaterino Aug 2, 2007 @ 11:53 pm | delete
- My stepson and I love to feed empty parking meters in our neighborhood. A ticket is $40... ouch! Sometimes we get caught and people say thanks. They're generally surprised by a random act of kindness like that. ~ Kim
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