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MENU\/Index for Main topics on Single and Still Breathing:<\/span>
\n<\/strong>\u2192 <\/em>HOME:<\/strong> Sink or Swim<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>(1) SOCIAL:<\/strong> Friends and Dating<\/a>
\n(2) MENTAL:<\/strong> “Single” Bits of Wisdom<\/a>
\n(3) PHYSICAL:<\/strong> Image and Health<\/a>
\n(4) SPIRITUAL:<\/strong> Plan of Happiness<\/a>
\n(5) EMOTIONAL<\/strong>: Invisible\/Visible You<\/a>
\n(6) WORK & HOME: Career and Family <\/strong>
\n<\/a><\/span>(7) PARTIES & SOCIALS: Playing the Game
\n<\/strong><\/a>(8) FOOD – Best Bites: Quick Easy Recipes<\/a>
\n\u2192 ABOUT US \/ CONTACT US<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

MENU\/Index for HOME PAGE to find Posts on HOME: Sink or Swim:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Sink or swim” in dating suggests the PRESSURE in courtship. However, real value comes from relaxing, being comfortable with self and finding friendship (the SWIM aspect). With the “fish in the sea” we can find joy in the journey. At first it’s like getting your feet wet, taking a swimming (dating) class, but once you learn the techniques you can avoid the waves.<\/span><\/p>\n

SINK OR SWIM
\n<\/span>Will you SINK OR SWIM in single life?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"SINGLES:“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will SINK and drown. Instead you relax, and float.” <\/span>– Alan Watts<\/span><\/p>\n

Where are you in the sea of life, do you have faith in God and faith in yourself, do you have faith in others who are there for you? We are there for you and leaders who are inspired to guide you. Single and Still Breathing is where singles share their happiness secrets, along with Church leaders and others who have taken that “SINGLE LIFE” journey. Here you can discover what singles are experiencing today; their concerns. Here you too can share what’s on your mind.<\/p>\n

\"Singles:“There are times when we must SINK to the bottom of our misery to understand truth, just as we must descend to the bottom of a well to see the stars in broad daylight.” -Vaclav Havel<\/span><\/p>\n

Here you can see the light. However, having been there, single, and feeling the pain, and then finding the light, we want you to share. We would like to know. Single and Still Breathing is a landing spot for your powerful ideas–here you can journal your thoughts, feelings, and frustrations. We are in search of answers for our forthcoming book Single and Still Breathing.<\/p>\n

\"Singles:
\n“A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man, otherwise he too will SINK back into the soft ground and becomes swallowed up by the world of illusion.” – Sai Baba<\/span><\/p>\n

We will be asking some pretty important questions and will provide ideas from church leaders and other important people in the know, but we need your input in our COMMENTS section as you join our panel discussion on each subject. Please leave a comment and then watch as others respond to your comment or the question addressed.<\/p>\n

Come here to see our latest posts on important Single and Still Breathing subjects. Then together, helping each other we can get our “happy” on.<\/p>\n

\"Singles:“Sometimes you need to press pause to let everything SINK in.” – Sebastian Vettel<\/span><\/p>\n

Ponder by clicking on topics below or above and then jump into our fishbowl to share your views on each topic.<\/p>\n

Ask your friends to share making this a real PANEL DISCUSSION. Then we can turn these into our SINGLE AND STILL BREATHING e-book to come out soon.<\/p>\n

Go to these Six “Single and Still Breathing” subjects ABOVE or BELOW to select the articles of interest for which we hope you comment on. Have fun! BALANCE YOUR LIFE (Note):<\/em> Al<\/span>l subjects have “al” at the end, indicating that al<\/span>l are necessary for a bal<\/span>anced persona (see Luke 2:52) encouraging us to increase in these areas and more to find happiness.<\/p>\n

#1 SOCIAL – Friends and Dating:
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\u2022 ARTICLE #1 \u2013 <\/span>Become Best Friends Before Marriage: 10 Ways to Plant the Ripe; Rich Fruit of Friendship<\/strong><\/span> . . . Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

ARTICLE #2 \u2013 <\/span>Keep Love Alive: 10 Ways to Love Yourself . . . So You Can Love Others<\/strong><\/span> . . . Read More<\/span><\/a>Article #3 – Plenty of Fish in the Sea? Fabulous Ideas to Find Your Date or Mate<\/strong> . . . READ MORE
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COMING SOON:
\n\u2022 Leap of Faith: 10 Ways to take a Chance at Romance
\n\u2022 Thinking outside the Box: 10 Ways for the Social Clutz to Be Creative
\n\u2022 Parties and Game Nights: 15 Charming Ways to Flirt
\n\u2022 Balanced Persona: 10 Subjects to Study to Be a Great Conversationalist<\/p>\n

\"Singles:“Every man’s dream is to be able to SINK into the arms of a woman without also falling into her hands.” – Jerry Lewis<\/span><\/p>\n

#2<\/strong> MENTAL:<\/strong> “Single” Bits of Wisdom<\/a> – COMING SOON<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Singles:“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will SINK a great ship.” – Benjamin Franklin<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 PHYSICAL<\/span> – Invisible-Visible You:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Image Update: 15 Makeover Tips For your Best Look – COMING SOON<\/p>\n

#4 SPIRITUAL<\/span> – Design Your Destiny:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Article #1 Decisions Determine Destiny: 5 Positive Choices to Find Your “Happily Ever After” . . . Read More<\/span><\/a>\"DECISIONS<\/a>
\n<\/a>Article #2 Overcoming Trials: 21 Tactics to Navigate through Troubled Waters . . . Read More<\/span><\/a>
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COMING SOON:
\n\u2022 Come unto Christ: 10 Ways to Learn and Live the Gospel
\n\u2022 Designing Your Destiny: God’s Plan of Happiness<\/p>\n

\"Singles:“I am one of those who would rather SINK with faith than swim without it.” <\/span>
\n – Stanley Baldwin<\/span><\/p>\n

#5 <\/strong>EMOTIONAL<\/strong>: Invisible\/Visible You<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

COMING SOON:<\/span>
\n \u2022 Sink or Swim in Single Life: 10 Ways to Keep Your Head above Water – COMING SOON<\/span>
\n \u2022 Gratitude Grabbing: 10 Attitudes that Bring Joy – COMING SOON<\/span>
\n \u2022 Optimistic Living: 10 Ways to Keep Your Glass Half-Full – COMING SOON<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Single:“If I let myself SINK into depression, I won’t be able to get out. And then I’ll be awfully unhappy. I just have to turn my face to the light and walk on. And trust that things will be all right.” – Marianne Faithfull<\/span><\/p>\n

#6 WORK & HOME: Career and Family <\/a><\/strong>
\nCOMING SOON:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Get a Life: 15 Ways to Pursue a Career<\/span><\/p>\n

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MENU<\/span>
\n<\/strong>\u2192 <\/em>HOME:<\/strong> Sink or Swim<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>(1) SOCIAL:<\/strong> Friends and Dating<\/a>
\n(2) MENTAL:<\/strong> “Single” Bits of Wisdom<\/a>
\n(3) PHYSICAL:<\/strong> Image and Health<\/a>
\n(4) SPIRITUAL:<\/strong> Plan of Happiness<\/a>
\n(5) EMOTIONAL<\/strong>: Invisible\/Visible You<\/a>
\n(6) WORK & HOME: Career and Family <\/strong>
\n<\/a><\/span>(7) PARTIES & SOCIALS: Playing the Game
\n<\/strong><\/a>(8) FOOD – Best Bites: Quick Easy Recipes<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2192 ABOUT US \/ CONTACT US<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

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