Guest Blog: Bill Banning Corporal Punishment in Schools To Be Introduced in Congress

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4), a nurse who has put a heavy emphasis on public health and safety issues since joining Congress in 1997, will on Thursday introduce the “Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act,” legislation that aims to end the practice of children being struck or beaten in schools by school personnel.

What Is My Purpose In Life?

The elation that accompanies any achievement, learning something important, or a breakthrough sometimes prompts people to feel let down. During this transition period some people feel unsure and seemingly are in limbo not knowing where to turn next. Many people during the period between achievements wonder; ‘What is my purpose in life?’ This is common for the majority of people, who bring these thoughts and feelings to the surface.

Life’s Challenges Prompt Growth – Embrace Them

Challenges play an important role in the formation of character. Character is not created by facing challenges, however, rather it is revealed by them. You may be unaware of your own character until you are met with seemingly daunting obstacles. It is the manner in which you deal with challenges that reveals your true inner self. Eleanor Roosevelt reportedly said, “Women are like teabags. We don’t know our true strength until we are in hot water.”

Vibrancy – Maintain or Raise It

Everything is the universe is energy, including humans and that energy moves in a circular fashion. The difference of one form of energy from another is the speed of its vibration. We know light has a very high frequency and a rock vibrates at a low frequency. Humans vibrate at different frequencies. The frequency at which humans vibrate draws in like energy ( ‘chemistry’) or repels unharmonious frequencies.