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Show EverylCounts The Right Way to Compare: Your \i4 Achievements to -41-‘411 H-441Your GOls I speak and train around the country frequently. And on various topics. Doing so, I stumble upon people who are caught in the rut of comparing themselves to others. If you compare yourself to others, you will always find someone who is better than you. Chinese Philosopher, Lao Tzu, said, "When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you." I would add, and most importantly, you will respect yourself. Comparing isn't healthy. Comparing leads to low self-image. Comparing is worldly. Comparing leads to wrong choices. Comparing takes you away from your dreams and goals. Comparing is destructive not only when done by yourself, but especially when a parent compares children, a teacher cornpares students, a coach compares athletes, and a boss compares employees. Comparing can take you away from the most important things in life: Like family, being Christ like and doing good in this world. Before I applied to the doctorate program I've since been accepted into, I hesitated since I will be, to most of my cohorts, at least 20 years older. The flash of thought quickly faded after I realized that, as I've written before, age is an attitude. And besides, there will be no one like me in my program. Each one of us is unique. Each one of us has our own set of gifts and talents and education and experience. Author Nido Qubeing Did you ever wonder said, "Winners compare why you compare yourself their achievements with to others in the first place? their goals, while losers Sometimes it's taught in compare their achievements the home. with those of other people." Other times it's learned From this moment forin the world. ward stop comparing yourSometimes it's a combi- self to others and instead nation of both. compare your achieveI know of one woman ments to your goals. who was constantly told by Then watch love and reher parents, "If you'd only spect for yourself increase. lose 10 pounds you'd be so And windows and doors much more beautiful" even open that you never knew though she was voted "most existed. beautiful girl" her senior As you do, keep in mind year in high school. To this the words of Dr. Seuss, "Be day, this woman compares who you are and say what herself to others. She's you feel, because those who gained weight since her mind don't matter and those high school years and has who matter don't mind." sunk into deep depression. Cynthia Kimball HumShe's forgotten who she is phreys is a professionand instead lives through al speaker and trainer her children. Her identity is through her company Evnonexistent. And, she still ery 1 Counts, LLC. She repeats those words uttered writes a column for weekby her parents. lies in southern Utah and Does this describe you? is a southern Utah correIf so, it's not too late to spondent for the Deseret change the cycle —or the News. Her column, "Evtape that's playing inside ery 1Counts," appears on your head. deseretnews. com. E-mail: An anonymous author kimball@every 1 counts .net once said, "Why compare yourself with others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you." You have to believe in you. If you don't, no one else will. OPEN SWIM Once you love and acMonday-Thursday: cept yourself others will 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm too. No matter what you've LAP SWIM done in your past. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6-7 am COLOR Tuesday: 6:00 - 7:00 am Tues & Thursday: COUNTRY 5-6 pm NURSERY Saturday: 8 - 9 am 378 W. Center, Panguitch For more Closed on occassion. PANGUITCH Call Ahead 676-8301 or cell 616-8301 information, contact Kim at 690-9206 National Homeownership Month USDA kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting USDA's success in providing horneownership opportunities and safe, sanitary housing units to rural Americans. National Homeownership Month is observed each June to raise awareness about the vital role homeownership plays in improving lives, creating jobs and economic opportunities, and strengthening America's neighborhoods. This year's theme is "Protecting the American Dream." Dozens of communities across the nation have planned events and activities throughout June to highlight their role in expanding homeownership. Local communities and USDA officials will highlight the benefits of homeownership and share information on ways families can remain successful homeowners. The public will also be informed about weatherization and energy efficiency programs available to rural homeowners to increase energy efficiency, reduce health and safety risks, and improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. In 2009, USDA Rural Development financed more than $63.4 million in repairs for more than 5,000 rural homeowners. Also, USDA's housing programs continue to help incomeeligible Americans become homeowners. USDA provided homeownership loans to more than 140,000 rural Americans in fiscal year 2009. USDA provided $10.8 billion in loans and loan guarantees to more than 87,000 home buyers. Although all available guarantee funds have been cornmitted to loans this fiscal year, USDA continues to provide home loan funds through its direct home loan program. For example, James Bugg formerly rented an apartment in Moberly, Mo. In 1982, he became disabled and now lives on a fixed income. He always wanted to own a home and knew about USDA Rural Development housing programs but didn't think owning a home would be possible for him because of his limited income. Last year, he completed the required homeownership courses through the NorthEast Community Action Corporation (NECAC) Homeownership Institute and with the help of a local realtor, Bugg found a home that he could afford. In Navarre, Fla., Maria Lugo De Jesus received a single family direct loan to purchase a home in Santa Rosa County. Navarre is an unincorporated community in the Florida Panhandle, about 25 miles east of Pensacola. De Jesus, a single parent, was able to buy a home with a Rural Development loan and assistance from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and Santa Rosa County. As a first-time homeowner, De Jesus is now able to give her family a secure place to live. USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages more than 40 housing, business and community infrastructure, and facility programs through a network of 6,100 employees located in the nation's capital and 500 state and local offices. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of more than $134 billion in loans and loan guarantees. ,4■ the AT THE SUPERMARKET pOiNt!: At the supermarket, I noticed a woman with four boys and a baby. Her patience was wearing thin as the boys called out, "Mommy! Mommy!" while she tried to shop. Finally, she blurted out, "I don't want to hear the word mommy for at least ten minutes!" The boys fell silent for a few seconds. Then one tugged on his mother's dress and said softly, "Excuse me, miss." FASTIDIOUS HOUSEKEEPER? My mom admitted to being a less than fastidious housekeeper. One evening my dad returned home from work, walked into the kitchen and said, "You know, dear, I can write my name in the dust on the mantel." Mom turned to him and sweetly replied, "Well, darling, that's why I married a college graduate." Favorite Animal Our teacher asked us what our favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken." She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right because everyone else in the class laughed. My parents told me to always be truthful and honest, and I am. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals very much. I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef. Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office. I told him what happened, and he laughed too. Then he told me not to do it again. The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was. I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, just like she'd asked the other children. So I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken. She sent me back to the principal's office again. He laughed, and told me not to do it any more. I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am. Today, my teacher asked us to tell her what famous person we admire most. I told her, "Colonel Sanders." Guess where I am now BARBECUE SMOKE FEDS PLAN CRACK-DOWN ON SECOND-HAND BARBECUE SMOKE Summer evenings may no longer be filled with the smell of barbecued steaks, marinaded chicken breasts, hamburgers and or hot dogs. The President, concerned about the health risk of second-hand barbecue smoke, is planning to sign an executive order that would ban the sale of barbecues, charcoal and charcoal lighter as well as impose stiff penalties on people who are caught engaging in this favorite summer past-time. The White House Press Secretary said, "The smoke from just one barbecue is equal to at least 1000 packs of cigarettes and poses a significant health threat to the American public. The President has decided to do the right thing and ban these silent killers." Members of the President's own party are not pleased by this announcement. The Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House both said, "Rather than ban barbecues, we should heavily tax and regulate the barbecue industry. The President is missing out on a golden opportunity to bring new revenue into Washington." It Makes Sense...By Veda Hale So a friend has cancer What should I tell him? If I had good sense, I'd just say "Follow your Doctor's advice". I'd give him tons of concern and lots of love. If it were me with a diagnosis of cancer??? Hummm What would I do? Ever ask yourself that? Would I say pull all the stops and bring on all that modern medicine has to offer? Would I say, "Well, I'm old. Gotta go someway. Just make it quick. The heck with the suffering with all those "treatments" that sound worse than the disease. Bring on the drugs that can make it as painless as possible. Would I write a will? Would I get on the net and look for all the possible solutions out there? Would I stuff my skepticism and even look at the alternatives? Would I go on the fresh juice, live food diet? Check out the alkali body idea that uses stuff like baking soda to keep it in balance? Would I change my whole way of eating? Would I turn to a spiritual approach to life? I wonder. And while I'm wondering I "wonder" if I could start now doing things somewhat differently. Like simply eating five foods and adding some rather common spices. (Some in capsules) green leafy vegetables, nuts, whole grains, garlic, onions, Yogurt - (The live cultured kind), Spices: Turmeric, Cinnamon, ginger, garlic, capsicum (Capsicum is Chili pepper on the hot end). Send suggestions to Veda Hale Box 956 Panguitch, Utah 84759 or email vedahale@ hotmail.com BROADBAND MAPPING AND PLANNING There's a new team in age energy, ensure public town and they have one safety, engage government, thing in mind, finding out and access, organize and where every bit (or mega- disseminate knowledge." bit, if you ask them) of "Reliable and consisbroadband is located and tent high-speed Internet acavailable throughout the cess is playing a key role in Beehive State. Utah's ongoing economic The project, known as success," said Spencer the Utah Broadband Map- Eccles, executive director, ping, Analysis, and Plan- Governor's Office of Econing Project (UBMAPP), nomic Development. "As will produce a state-of the Utah continues to innovate, art interactive Web map of improve and invest in its the broadband systems in economic future the State's the State and a comprehen- business friendly environsive broadband plan. ment will remain strong in Utah is known to many both our urban and rural as a technology hub, but communities, thus keepfor some rural communi- ing Utah competitive in the ties and individuals without global marketplace." high-speed Internet access, Broadband availability in the benefits of broadband urban and rural Utah is vital remain unrealized. to all aspects of the State's According to the Nation- continued growth. The al Broadband Plan released UBMAPP team will use the earlier this year by the Fed- map as a tool, combined eral Communications Com- with extensive community mission, "Like electricity and stakeholder outreach, a century ago, broadband to identify unserved and unis a foundation for eco- derserved areas, as well as nomic growth, job creation, potential barriers to broadglobal competitiveness and band deployment and adopa better way of life. It is tion. In addition, the UBenabling entire new indus- MAPP team will formulate tries and unlocking vast a statewide broadband plan new possibilities for exist- to bring our state into a new ing ones. It is changing era of digital competitivehow we educate children, ness. deliver health care, manUtah has assembled a highly-qualified team to execute this project. One full-time employee with the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) leads community, stakeholder, and provider access throughout the development and implementation of the broadband planning process; the Utah Public Service Commission (PSC) is managing the administration of the federal grant; and the Utah Geographic Reference Center of the Department of Technology Services (DTS) is responsible for broadband data compilation, analysis, and interactive map development. This type of initiative is being undertaken across all 50 states and will ultimately result in a national broadband map that will help identify key issues in deployment and adoption both at the national and state level. To comment on or participate in, Utah's broadband project, visit: business. utah.gov/broadband or contact the State's Broadband Coordinator, Tara Thue at tthue@utah.gov. |
