From the heart...

Lord, I know that I always complain. I don't feel like praying before I eat, leave the house, or go to sleep. But, I thank you for always providing meals for me. I'm overweight. But, I eat everyday and my children have never knowingly missed a meal. I always complain that I am too exhausted to get down own my knees to pray before I fall asleep. But, I have never been raped, kidnapped, or without a place to lay my head. I forget to pray before I eat or leave the house. And praise God, Jehovah, that my kids have never been kidnapped, raped, molested, killed, persecuted, or anything else. How could I be sooo ungrateful for the fulfilling life that you have granted to me. The tuition that you've payed and provided. The annoying parents, who genuinely care about me, and have never been abused or maliciously attacked (sexually, verbally, physically, emotionally, or spiritually). Thank you for my mom. She thinks that I am still 2 yrs old. But, thank you that I have a mom that wanted me, no matter what situation she may have been in during this time. I am here now. Thank you Thank you Thank you.


In Christ's name I pray. To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen

Top 10 Rules for Being Human

I received this in an email. ENJOY! 

10 Ten Rules for Being Human

Rule One - You will receive a body. Whether you love it or hate it, it's yours for life, so accept it. What counts is what's inside.

 

Rule Two - You will be presented with lessons. Life is a constant learning experience, which every day provides opportunities for you to learn more. These lessons are specific to you, and learning them 'is the key to discovering and fulfilling the meaning and relevance of your own life'.

Rule Three - There are no mistakes, only lessons. Your development towards wisdom is a process of experimentation, trial and error, so it's inevitable things will not always go to plan or turn out how you'd want. Compassion is the remedy for harsh judgment - of ourselves and others. Forgiveness is not only divine - it's also 'the act of erasing an emotional debt'. Behaving ethically, with integrity, and with humour - especially the ability to laugh at yourself and your own mishaps - are central to the perspective that 'mistakes' are simply lessons we must learn.

Rule Four - The lesson is repeated until learned. Lessons repeat until learned. What manifest as problems and challenges, irritations and frustrations are more lessons - they will repeat until you see them as such and learn from them. Your own awareness and your ability to change are requisites of executing this rule. Also fundamental is the acceptance that you are not a victim of fate or circumstance - 'causality' must be acknowledged; that is to say: things happen to you because of how you are and what you do. To blame anyone or anything else for your misfortunes is an escape and a denial; you yourself are responsible for you, and what happens to you. Patience is required - change doesn't happen overnight, so give change time to happen.

Rule Five - Learning does not end. While you are alive there are always lessons to be learned. Surrender to the 'rhythm of life', don't struggle against it. Commit to the process of constant learning and change - be humble enough to always acknowledge your own weaknesses, and be flexible enough to adapt from what you may be accustomed to, because rigidity will deny you the freedom of new possibilities.

Rule Six - "There" is no better than "here". The other side of the hill may be greener than your own, but being there is not the key to endless happiness. Be grateful for and enjoy what you have, and where you are on your journey. Appreciate the abundance of what's good in your life, rather than measure and amass things that do not actually lead to happiness. Living in the present helps you attain peace.

Rule Seven - Others are only mirrors of you. You love or hate something about another person according to what love or hate about yourself. Be tolerant; accept others as they are, and strive for clarity of self-awareness; strive to truly understand and have an objective perception of your own self, your thoughts and feelings. Negative experiences are opportunities to heal the wounds that you carry. Support others, and by doing so you support yourself. Where you are unable to support others it is a sign that you are not adequately attending to your own needs.

Rule Eight - What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. Take responsibility for yourself. Learn to let go when you cannot change things. Don't get angry about things - bitter memories clutter your mind. Courage resides in all of us - use it when you need to do what's right for you. We all possess a strong natural power and adventurous spirit, which you should draw on to embrace what lies ahead.

Rule Nine - Your answers lie inside of you. Trust your instincts and your innermost feelings, whether you hear them as a little voice or a flash of inspiration. Listen to feelings as well as sounds. Look, listen, and trust. Draw on your natural inspiration.

Rule Ten - You will forget all this at birth. We are all born with all of these capabilities - our early experiences lead us into a physical world, away from our spiritual selves, so that we become doubtful, cynical and lacking belief and confidence. The ten Rules are not commandments, they are universal truths that apply to us all. When you lose your way, call upon them. Have faith in the strength of your spirit. Aspire to be wise - wisdom the ultimate path of your life, and it knows no limits other than those you impose on yourself.

- By:  Cherie Carter-Scott

Maryland 2013 Individual Artist Award

Individual Artist Awards for Maryland Residents

The next deadline is July 27, 2012. Awards will be announced in February of 2013.  The 2013 Individual Artist Award application is open for Maryland individual artists practicing within these disciplines:       

Fiction

Theater: Solo Performance 

Visual Arts: Media/Digital/Electronic Arts Visual Arts: Painting  

Visual Arts: Works on Paper     
For detailed eligibility instructions and guidelines, please review the FY 2013 Individual Artist Award Guidelines.  

Applications must be submitted through CueRate, the electronic grant application system. To apply, visit the MAAF web site and follow the CueRate instructions. 

Prior to the grant application deadline, there will be three webinars on how to apply via CueRate. Registration is required to participate in the webinars. Please review the schedule below and call (410.539.6656 ext. 101; TTY: 1-800-735-2258) or email Ann Turiano to register for a webinar. In your email, you should include: 

1. Name2. Contact information--day/evening phone numbers and email address; and
3. The date and time of the webinar for which you are registering.   
4. Please contact MAAF two weeks ahead if you have special needs.
     
WEBINAR 1: June 22, 2012 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM   
WEBINAR 2: July 11, 2012 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM     
WEBINAR 3: July 14, 2012 | 10:00 AM - 11.30 AM  
 
Those applying for an IAA must use CueRate to submit grant applications electronically. MSAC and MAAF offer CueRate/Digital Image webinars for IAA applicants. 
All information about applying for an Individual Artist Award, including grant information, eligibility and application guidelines and the CueRate webinar schedule, is available on the MAAF web site.
Please note that registration is required to participate in the CueRate/Digital Image Webinars. Individuals who register will receive an email with instructions on how to join the webinar. Please contact MAAF two weeks ahead if you have special needs.
For questions or more information, email Ann Turiano of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, or call her at 410.539.6656, ext. 101 TTY 1.800.735.2258 or 711.
The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) Individual Artist Awards (IAA) Program awards grants to Maryland artists through an anonymous, competitive process that encourages and sustains the pursuit of artistic excellence across the state. The program is administered by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

For Students: New Websites to Visit

Harvard Career Boards:
http://www.ocs.fas.harvard.edu/students/careers/consulting/groups.htm

National Urban League Job Board:
http://iamempowered.com/departments/jobsnetwork

Women in Cable Telecommunications are looking for Fellows

Fellowships for women:

All applications must be submitted online no later than 
5:00 pm (Eastern), Friday, June 22.

For your convenience, we have provided versions of each application in Microsoft Word. We recommend that you download these and compose your responses offline, then return to the website to submit your application(s) by copying and pasting your text into the online form. Save the completed Word documents for your reference.

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Cheryl Greene FellowshipThe Cheryl Greene Fellowship covers the WICT Leadership Conference registration fee and offers a stipend of $800.

The recipient of the Cheryl Greene Fellowship is selected based on the applicant's ability to most effectively demonstrate how she has helped the advancement of women in the workplace.

• Applicant must be female.
• Applicant must be working within the cable telecommunications industry at the time of application.
• Applications must be submitted through the WICT website. Feel free to use this form to draft your responses prior to entering the information online.
• You do not need to be a WICT member in order to apply, however you will need to create a free account on our website if you are not.
• If you are an existing member, you will need to log in to the WICT website using your WICT user name (your email address) and password.

Download the application in MS Word

Click here to apply online

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Lucille Larkin FellowshipThe Lucille Larkin Fellowship covers the WICT Leadership Conference registration fee and offers a stipend of $800.

The recipient of the Lucille Larkin Fellowship is selected based on the applicant's ability to most effectively demonstrate the value of the contributions they have made to WICT and the industry as a whole.

• Applicants must be current, active members of WICT.
• Applicants must be working within the cable telecommunications industry at the time of application.
• Both men and women are eligible to apply for this Fellowship.
• You will need to log in to the WICT website using your WICT user name (your email address) and password.

Download the application in MS Word

Click here to apply online

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June Travis Fellowship

The June Travis Fellowship covers the WICT Leadership Conference registration fee, travel and hotel costs.

The recipient of the June Travis Fellowship is selected based in part on his or her ability to demonstrate how the WICT Leadership Conference will help him/her gain new management and leadership skills and enhance his/her range or level of expertise.

• Applicants must be working within the cable telecommunications industry at the time of application.
• Both men and women are eligible to apply for this Fellowship.
• You do not need to be a WICT member in order to apply, however you will need to create a free account on our website if you are not.
• If you are an existing member, you will need to log in to the WICT website using your WICT user name (your email address) and password.

Download the application in MS Word

http://www.wict.org/careerdev/awards/fellowships/Pages/default.aspx

Internship Center for Maryland Residents

Are you a Maryland resident or DMV visitor looking for an internship? Check out the following link for information:

http://www.internshipcenter.mhec.maryland.gov/StudentsSearchPage.asp

Women in Cable Telecommunications

Fellowships 

WICT offers three fellowships to the WICT Leadership Conference. Please read the criteria for each fellowship carefully to make sure you are qualified before applying. Qualified individuals may submit applications for all three fellowships if they wish. Visit the 2012 WICT Leadership Conference page to read more about this year's event. All applications must be submitted online no later than  5:00 pm (Eastern), Friday, June 22. For your convenience, we have provided versions of each application in Microsoft Word. We recommend that you download these and compose your responses offline, then return to the website to submit your application(s) by copying and pasting your text into the online form. Save the completed Word documents for your reference. Cheryl Greene FellowshipThe Cheryl Greene Fellowship covers the WICT Leadership Conference registration fee and offers a stipend of $800. The recipient of the Cheryl Greene Fellowship is selected based on the applicant's ability to most effectively demonstrate how she has helped the advancement of women in the workplace. Applicant must be female. Applicant must be working within the cable telecommunications industry at the time of application. Applications must be submitted through the WICT website. Feel free to use this form to draft your responses prior to entering the information online. You do not need to be a WICT member in order to apply, however you will need to create a free account on our website if you are not. If you are an existing member, you will need to log in to the WICT website using your WICT user name (your email address) and password. Download the application in MS Word Click here to apply online Lucille Larkin FellowshipThe Lucille Larkin Fellowship covers the WICT Leadership Conference registration fee and offers a stipend of $800. The recipient of the Lucille Larkin Fellowship is selected based on the applicant's ability to most effectively demonstrate the value of the contributions they have made to WICT and the industry as a whole. Applicants must be current, active members of WICT. Applicants must be working within the cable telecommunications industry at the time of application. Both men and women are eligible to apply for this Fellowship. You will need to log in to the WICT website using your WICT user name (your email address) and password. Download the application in MS Word Click here to apply online June Travis Fellowship The June Travis Fellowship covers the WICT Leadership Conference registration fee, travel and hotel costs. The recipient of the June Travis Fellowship is selected based in part on his or her ability to demonstrate how the WICT Leadership Conference will help him/her gain new management and leadership skills and enhance his/her range or level of expertise. Applicants must be working within the cable telecommunications industry at the time of application. Both men and women are eligible to apply for this Fellowship. You do not need to be a WICT member in order to apply, however you will need to create a free account on our website if you are not. If you are an existing member, you will need to log in to the WICT website using your WICT user name (your email address) and password. Download the application in MS Word