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Greetings, fellow singletons, and also to you married folks who enjoy www.inspiration-for-singles.com!

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Alrighty, then! October's issue of Inspire-O-Gram focuses on what really matters in life. Unfortunately, we can waste a lot of time and energy on things that don't matter much, while neglecting those things that do.

How do we tell the difference? Our lead article gives some pointers on what really matters...

Since we're on the subject of priorities, we'll always be sure of where we're going when we put first things first...

Our third article argues for breaking free of mediocrity. You can do that by choosing the right reason for living...

Poems remain one of the most popular pages on www.inspiration-for-singles.com, so here's a new one I wrote last night:

The Museum of You-Gotta-Buy

I started the tour at a gigantic room
so full that I couldn't squeeze in.
It was packed with products
all guaranteed
to make me attractive and thin.

From there I trekked to a ten-story chamber
stuffed with merchandise that was so good
that if I owned even one of those items
I'd be the envy of my neighborhood.

I walked past the Palace of Designer Labels,
although the place caused me to drool,
for the deepest desire in my stinky little life
is to show everyone I'm so cool.

Next came the showroom of sexiest cars,
that give a guy greater appeal.
But the price tag's so high
that two bags of Fritos
would seem an extravagant meal.

So I left the Museum of You-Gotta-Buy
the same sorry schlepp who went in.
But I'm sure the next time
that I'm feeling low,
I'll make a pilgrimage back there again.

Quote time...

I would add that we're enthusiastic about things that really matter. It's possible to be enthusiastic about things that don't really matter, but it's an enthusiasm that's short-winded. It doesn't have enough staying power to finish the race. Once we find out what matters, we won't have to struggle to generate enthusiasm about it. The enthusiasm will come on its own.

Rut Disruptor

If you're a Christian, you already know that "It's not about me." We receive God's power when we do God's will. It's a simple truth but it can take a lifetime to learn. The sooner you line your life up with God, the sooner incredible things will start happening!

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A big ol' sackful of thanks for reading! Until the November issue, remember that in life, U-turns are allowed!



Jack Zavada

www.inspiration-for-singles.com
401 Indiana Ave
Streator, IL 61364 USA