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• Not all things are as the appear (Blessings in disguise)

  by Joe Bear Gonzales May 30, 2014
  Not all things are as the appear (Blessings in disguise)         On October 17th, 2009 Mama Bear and I were so excited as it was our five year anniversary as a couple. Every year on the first weekend of October Mama Bear and I camp out at the Chumash Powwow. This year t...

• A brothers love; A mothers wisdom

  by Joe Bear Gonzales May 30, 2014
  A brothers love; A mothers wisdom   He stood there the proud little protector watching over his baby sister. He was about five years old and his family lived in a house full of mice and cockroaches. It was night time and not one mouse or cockroach was going to get to his baby sister. This pro...

• 5 weapons a warrior must have with him at all times

  by Joe Bear Gonzales January 9, 2014
  5 weapons a warrior must have with him at all times integrity 1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. 2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: character 1. the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some perso...
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• Helping others in their time of need

  by Joe Bear Gonzales December 28, 2013
  Helping others in their time of need When I was in Basic Training we had to do a fifteen mile speed march which turned out to be fifteen miles one way and fifteen back. We were in full gear which meant we had a heavy backpack and our rifle. During the march the guy next to me (a Filipino named B...

• A Small Act of Kindness Can Make a Big Difference

  by Joe Bear Gonzales December 25, 2013
  A Small Act of Kindness Can Make a Big Difference   “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.  If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ~Dalai Lama I had an old trench coat that was balled up on the floor of my garage, gathering dust near the washing mach...

• THe Eagle who thought he was a chicken

  by Joe Bear Gonzales December 22, 2013
  A large mountain where an eagle's nest rested.  The nest contained four eggs. One day an earthquake caused one of the eggs to tumble  down the mountain to a&nbs...
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• Going through the fire

  by Joe Bear Gonzales December 12, 2013
  Going through the fire If you are going through hard times and don't know what to do just remember that the finest steel has to go through the hottest fire. Stay strong and believe in yourself. When the dust settles you will be better than you ever thought you could be. If you quit you will you ...

• Decisions

  by Joe Bear Gonzales December 7, 2013
  Decisions Every decision you make has a price attached to it. What price are you willing to pay for the decisions you are making? Remember it is your choice. If times are really tough and you feel like the walls are caving in chances are you are making the wrong decisions and paying the price ...

• The Four Agreements

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 27, 2013
  The Four Agreements Be Impeccable with Your Word Speak with integrity.  Say only what you mean.  Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.  Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. Impeccable means “without sin” an...
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• Feel your emotions

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 26, 2013
  Feel Your EmotionsWhile your emotions are genuine, and no one can say how you ought to feel, it’s important to remember that what triggers those feelings may not always be real. Emotions are like a car alarm: They keep you present and are a beautiful way to uncover those little agreements, con...

• The law of the dump truck

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 20, 2013
  The law of the garbage truckOne day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches!The driver of...
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• Why are you complaining again?

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 17, 2013
  Why are you complaining again?1) A child died in a mothers arms and the mother felt so bad because she couldn't do anything about it.2) A child was kidnapped to be sold into slavery.3) Many children died because their town was bombed by terrorists.4) Many people are suffering in the Philippines...

• Words

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 14, 2013
  WordsWords are very powerful. They can be used as healing medicine and they can be used as black magic. Be careful of the words you choose. You can save a life and you can destroy a life through words. Don't get me wrong it takes two to be involved. The person using the words as healing or a...

• Doing things without expecting in return

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 14, 2013
  If you do things for people with the expectation that they owe you something you are doing it for the wrong reason. Just because you help someone better their life do not expect that person to owe you. He/she owes you nothing. He/she should be appreciative for what you have done for them but they in...
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• Helping others in their time of need

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 14, 2013
  Helping others in their time of needWhen I was in Basic Training we had to do a fifteen mile speed march which turned out to be fifteen miles one way and fifteen back. We were in full gear which meant we had a heavy backpack and our rifle. During the march the guy next to me (a Filipino named Baptis...

• Facing Tough Times

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 13, 2013
  Facing Tough TimesIt is a fact that everyone will face tough times throughout their lifetime. There are many lessons to learn during these tough times. If we fail to learn these lessons chances are you will face these challenges again and the second time will more than likely harder than the first. ...
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• The Spotted Pony

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 13, 2013
  The Spotted Pony Within the village lived a spotted pony. Everybody in the village would complain about this pony. Look at her one would say; she is to wild and crazy. Another would jump in she is always fighting with the other ponies. This pony doesn't listen. This pony makes to much noise. On...
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• The word Impossible

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 13, 2013
  The word ImpossibleYou can always look at the word IMPOSSIBLE in two different ways. Most people take the word as it can't be done because it is impossible while others look at the word as I'm possible so it can be done. Which way do you look at it? Remember life is a lot about your attitude towards...

• Acts of random kindness

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 10, 2013
  Acts of Random Kindness  Tonight I took my fiance out on our regular Friday night date. We first went and got my paycheck, cashed it then went out to dinner. After dinner we went out to the movies where we watched Evan Almighty. In the movie Evan runs for congress and runs under The Change...

• Prison of the mind

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 10, 2013
  Prison of the mindWritten by Bear WarriorHis prison cell, his personal hell locked up in the prison of his mind. He walks into the street not knowing who he is; not knowing why he is here. He just wonders why his life is so miserable and why he lives a mediocre life. He could have bee...

• When people enter your thoughts

  by Joe Bear Gonzales November 9, 2013
  When people enter your thoughts     What do you do when you are busy or maybe your not doing anything and out of nowhere someone comes into your thoughts? Do you wonder why did this person enter my thoughts? Maybe you haven’t seen this person in many years. Maybe you ...