How to make powder laundry detergent

from" http://themarathonmom.com/how-to-make-laundry-detergent-powder.htm
Ingredients:

• 1 bar Fels-Naptha
• 1 cup Borax
• 1 cup Allens Naturally Laundry Powder***
• 2 cups Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda

To make:

1. Cut into fourths, then grate Fels Naptha soap using cheese grater or food processor.
2. Once grated, change to blade in food processor.  Swirl this around in food processor til it is as fine as you can get it.  (I tried skipping step one, and had to go back and start over, because the pieces were just too big.  Grating first is a must!)
3. Add the Borax and pulse til mixed.
4. Add the Allen’s laundry powder, and then the washing soda, pulsing several times after each cup is added.
5. Mix thoroughly.
6. Store in an airtight jar with lid.  (Be sure to label so that your kids don’t think it’s lemonade mix!)
7. Use one to two tablespoons per load (depending on grit and grime, of course!)  I threw in an old scoop from one of the boxes of powder I had.

***If you are not able to find this laundry powder, don’t fret.  I replaced a second cup of borax with that.  I personally don’t think there needs to be that much Borax in the recipe.  If you do not have Allens, you could use a half cup of Borax and another half cup of washing soda and be just fine.

How to make your own liquid laundry detergent

From: http://themarathonmom.com/how-to-make-laundry-detergent.htm


the “recipe”:

• 1 bar Fels-Naptha soap, grated
• 1 cup Arm & Hammer All Natural Super Washing Soda
• 1/2 cup Borax
• water

What to do:
1.  Boil 4 cups water on stove and add the grated soap, slowly, stirring until melted.
2.  Fill a five gallon bucket half full of hot tap water.
3.  Add melted soap, laundry soda, and borax.  Stir.
4.  Fill to the top with more hot tap water and stir again.
5.  Allow to sit overnight.
6.  Fill a large laundry detergent dispenser 1/3 to 1/2 full of water, and fill the rest of way with detergent mix.  Shake container before each use.
7.  Use as much or little for each individual load as you prefer.  I used 1/4 cup at first, then tried 1/2 cup and even 3/4 cup and had no problems.  Depends on size of load.

Coconut Oil and Alzheimer's

http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/mp4/LJO190v1_WS

DIY Vanilla Extract

This is from the blog 'Bake at 350':
link

Homemade Ketchup

link to original post, It is from The Nourished Kitchen blog 

(I have not tried this, but will as soon as I can.):

Deeply robust with the rich-sweet flavor of concentrated tomato, this ketchup differs from the cloying sweet varieties you find in the grocery store.  Allspice and cloves, traditional inclusions often omitted in most store-bought varieties, bring a level of depth that would be otherwise absent.  Not a particularly quick food, this homemade ketchup is slowly ripened and aged over a period of three to five days as beneficial bacteria metabolize the food’s natural sugars, creating a condiment that is potently rich in food enzymes and probiotics.  It’s a traditional process, lactofermentation, that increases the nutritional value of the foods we eat and love.  This recipe and over 100 others are included in the latest of Nourished Kitchen’s online cooking class: Get Cultured! How to Ferment Anything.

homemade ketchup: ingredients

• 2 cups tomato paste, preferably homemade
• 1/4 cup raw honey, maple syrup or whole unrefined cane sugar (see sources)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh whey*, divided
• 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar, plus extra for thinning the ketchup, if desired
• 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

homemade ketchup: method

1. Spoon tomato paste into a large mixing bowl and fold in raw honey or other natural sweetener of choice.
2. Whisk in one-quarter cup fresh whey or vegetable starter culture into the sweetened tomato paste along with apple cider vinegar, sea salt, allspice and cloves.  Continue whisking these ingredients together until the paste is smooth and uniform.
3. Spoon the homemade ketchup into a mason jar, top with remaining two tablespoons fresh whey or vegetable starter culture, cover loosely with a cloth or lid and allow the ketchup to sit at room temperature, undisturbed, for three to five days.
4. After three to five days, uncover the homemade ketchup and give it a thorough stir before transferring to the refrigerator.  Naturally fermented homemade ketchup will keep for several months in the refrigerator.

TIME: 5 minutes (active), 3 to 5 days (fermentation)
YIELD: about 1 pint.
DAIRY-FREE? Omit fresh whey and substitute one packet vegetable starter culture (seesources) dissolved in one-quarter cup plus two tablespoons filtered water.

Treating Candida Naturally

What Is Candida, and Do I Have It?

Treating Candida with Diet
Treating Candida Naturally 
[to go to the blog that posted this go Here]

There are many herbs, oils, and natural approaches that can help in treating candida. But before going too far, the first step we'd recommend is to do a colon (large intestine) cleanse. This will expel toxic waste so the body can work better at healing and absorbing nutrients. In fact, a blocked up colon harbors candida.
 

From personal experience, we recommend Blessed Herbs. Their colon cleansing kit is made entirely of herbs and is safe and effective.

Once you've finished your colon cleanse, you can look at these natural methods as well:

HERBS

Because using too many herbs or supplements at one time can decrease their potency, it is suggested to use only one herb per week. For example, use Black Walnut every day for one week. Then stop the Black Walnut at the end of the week, and start Garlic for one full week. At the end of that week, discontinue the Garlic and begin on Golden Seal and so on. 

When you've gone through the herbs you want to use, repeat again until you have no more symptoms of candida.

• Black Walnut - In a recent study, Black Walnut was shown more effective against candida than any other anti-fungal drug. It contains natural tannins which kill fungus, parasites, and yeasts. (Any parasite killing herb will also kill candida.) It also contains Juglone, a chemical that has anti-fungal and antibiotic properties. 

-To take Black Walnut capsules, please follow directions on the label. 
-You can also make your own capsules with Black Walnut powder.  
-For Black Walnut extract, follow the directions on the label.

 

This herb should not be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding (will stop lactation) women.

• Barberry - This berry contains Berberine. Berberine has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. It's also an effective immune stimulate. 

-To make Barberry tea, boil 2/3 cup of water over 1 or 2 teaspoons of Barberry bark. Steep for about 15 min., strain bark, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.

-If you prefer Barberry capsules, please follow directions on the label.

-For Barberry extract, follow the directions on the label.

-If you want to make your own tincture, take 1 cup of Barberry rootand cover with 2 cups vodka. Let it sit in the dark for at least 3 weeks, shaking often. Drain herbs and keep the liquid. Take 28-56 drops three times a day.

Adults should not take this for more than 7 consecutive days. Children should only take for three days in a row. Not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers.

• Burdock Root - Burdock is an anti-fungal and has been used effectively against candida for many years according to Medical Herbalism. It's also used to purify the bloodstream and internal organs of toxins.

-To make Burdock Root tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Steep for about 15 min., strain herbs, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.

-If you prefer Burdock Root capsules, please follow directions on the label.

-For Burdock Root extract, follow the directions on the label.

-If you want to make your own tincture, take 1 cup of Burdock Rootand cover with 2 cups vodka. Let it sit in the dark for at least 3 weeks, shaking often. Drain herbs and keep the liquid. Take 28-56 drops three times a day. 

• Cat's Claw - Candida grows out of control in a weakened immune system, and Cat's Claw is a strong immune boosting herb that strengthens white blood cells.

-To make Cat's Claw tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Steep for about 15 min., strain herbs, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.

-If you prefer Cat's Claw capsules, please follow directions on the label.

-For Cat's Claw extract, follow the directions on the label.

-If you want to make your own tincture, take 1 cup of Cat's Claw Bark and cover with 2 cups vodka. Let it sit in the dark for at least 3 weeks, shaking often. Drain herbs and keep the liquid. Take 28-56 drops three times a day.  

Avoid using before pregnancy (can interfere with fertility) and while pregnant.

• Echinacea - is one of the best immune stimulating herb and antiseptic. And a good, healthy immune system is needed to defend candida. However, it should be taken as needed (i.e. colds, flus), not as a regular supplement.

-To make Echinacea tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Steep for about 15 min., strain herbs, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day. If you don't want to make your own, you can useechinacea tea bags.
-If you prefer Echinacea capsules, please follow directions on the label.
-For Echinacea extract, follow the directions on the label.
-If you want to make your own tincture, take 1 cup of Echinaceaand cover with 2 cups vodka. Let it sit in the dark for at least 3 weeks, shaking often. Drain herbs and keep the liquid. Take 28-56 drops three times a day.

• Garlic - Garlic is one of the most potent natural antiseptics. It has been shown effective against 24 out of 26 strains of candida. It destroys unfriendly bacteria while boosting good bacteria. 

Garlic can be taken in several ways: 

-garlic cloves - 2-4 grams per day of fresh, minced garlic cloves

-garlic softgels - 100-200 mg daily

-garlic oil - 0.03 to 0.12 mL three times a day

Garlic can thin the blood so anyone about to undergo surgery should refrain.

• Goldenseal - contains Berberine and Hydrastine, two powerful anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredients that restrict candida's growth. Goldenseal also stimulates the immune system. 

-To make Goldenseal tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Steep for about 15 min., strain herbs, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.
-If you prefer Goldenseal capsules, please follow directions on the label.
-For Goldenseal extract, follow the directions on the label.
-If you want to make your own tincture, take 1 cup of Goldensealand cover with 2 cups vodka. Let it sit in the dark for at least 3 weeks, shaking often. Drain herbs and keep the liquid. Take 28-56 drops three times a day.

Pregnant women should not take Goldenseal as Berberine can cause uterine contractions.

• Olive Leaf - is a strong anti-fungal and anti-parasitic that has anti-viral and antibiotic properties as well. It has 400% more antioxidants than Vitamin C and twice the antioxidants of green tea with similar effects to the antioxidants in garlic and onions. Olive Leaf also stimulates your immune system and helps stabilize blood sugar levels (elevated blood sugar levels feed candida). If that isn't enough, it also gives the body a natural energy boost which is helpful when candida drains us and makes us fatigued.  

-Look for solutions with 20% Oleuropein if possible. 

-To make Olive Leaf tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Steep for about 15 min., strain herbs, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.
-If you prefer Olive Leaf capsules, please follow directions on the label.
-For Olive Leaf extract, follow the directions on the label.
-If you want to make your own tincture, take 1 cup of Olive Leavesand cover with 2 cups vodka. Let it sit in the dark for at least 3 weeks, shaking often. Drain herbs and keep the liquid. Take 28-56 drops three times a day.

• Pau D'Arco - this herb has a two-fold effect against candida. First, it helps to gently loosen the bowels, creating a mini colon cleanse (not to the point of diarrhea). Then its anti-fungal, immune-stimulating, and anti-tumor properties can get to work. It inhibits and destroys candida. It is most effective in tea form.  

-To make Pau D'Arco tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Steep for about 15 min., strain herbs, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.

-If you prefer Pau D' Arco capsules, please follow directions on the label.

-For Pau D' Arco extract, follow the directions on the label.

-If you want to make your own tincture, take 1 cup of Pau D'Arcoand cover with 2 cups vodka. Let it sit in the dark for at least 3 weeks, shaking often. Drain herbs and keep the liquid. Take 28-56 drops three times a day.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use Pau D' Arco.

• Thyme - an anti-fungal with no contraindications. It stimulates the thymus gland which regulates the immune system. It is often paired with Fenugreek, an herb that helps expel toxins through the lymphatic system.

-To make Thyme and/or Fenugreek tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Steep for about 15 min., strain herbs, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.You can also allow the tea to cool and treat external fungal infections such as athlete's foot and vaginal yeast infections by washing with it.  

-If you prefer Thyme capsules or Fenugreek capsules, please follow directions on the label.
-For Thyme extract, follow the directions on the label.
-Try Thyme essential oil in a diffuser.
-If you want to make your own tincture, take 1 cup of Thymeand/or Fenugreek and cover with 2 cups vodka. Let it sit in the dark for at least 3 weeks, shaking often. Drain herbs and keep the liquid. Take 28-56 drops three times a day.

OILS

Do not use any essential oils full strength. Dilute a few drops with a carrier oil (coconut, olive, jojoba, almond, or grapeseed oil ) before using on skin. 

• Clove Oil - has powerful anti-fungal properties while boosting your immune system at the same time. Cloves has a phytochemical called eugenol that anesthetizes internal parasites, bacteria, and fungi. It is safe to use as a breath freshener as it kills the bacteria that causes odor in your mouth. 

Clove oil is quite strong so you will want to dilute 15-30 drops in water and take it 1-3 times a day.

• Coconut Oil - Coconut oilcontains several candida-fighting acids:
  • capric acid: a medium chain fatty acid (saturated fat - that's the good fats) known for its anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties which have been found very effective in killing candida. (also found in breast milk)
  • caprylic acid: another medium chain fatty acid with anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties similar to capric acid.
  • lauric acid: like capric acid, this anti-fungal agent forms a compound called Monolaurin, an expert at killing germs and fungi.
  • caproic acid and myristic acid: mild anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. 

-Take one tablespoon orally 1-2 times a day. 

-It also works well to rub on infected areas on your skin. 

-Use it as a night-time moisturizer! 

• Oil of Oregano (oil of wild oregano is the best quality) - This versatile oil has two microbial chemicals that actually dehydrate all varieties of fungi and yeasts without harming good bacteria. 

-It can be taken internally by taking five or more drops of oregano oil under your tongue or adding it to water 2-3 times daily. 

-You can diluted 1-2 drops of oil in a tablespoon of coconut oil to rub over infected areas for external use.

-If you prefer wild oil of oregano capsules, please follow directions on the label.

-If you have oregano leaves, you can make a tea by pouring 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of leaves. Steep for about 15 min., strain leaves, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day or add to bath water.

• Neem Oil - this oil stimulates the immune system and is toxic to fungi, parasites, and viral infections. It is also one of the most powerful detoxifiers and blood purifiers. 

-For external use, mix neem oil in a cream or coconut oil and apply regularly until the infection has cleared. 

-To make Neem Leaf tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of herb. Steep for about 15 min., strain herbs, and drink 2 to 3 cups a day.
Neem leaf tea should only be gargled by children under normal, but adults can drink three cups for several days to help rid the body of both external and internal infection. 

Pregnant and nursing women should not use neem.

• Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca) - this powerful oil is anti-fungal and proven effective against candida. 

-Tea Tree Oil is used internally as a mouthwash for thrush by adding 3-4 drops to 6 oz. of water and swishing it around your mouth before spitting out. 

-You can use it externally for fungus and infections of the skin and nails by placing 2-3 drops in 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and spreading it over the infected area or by adding several drops to bath water.

OTHER

• Aloe Vera Juice - a gentle juice that is anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It lowers pH levels (candida thrives in acidic environments) and can help alleviate constipation (remember, the colon collects toxic waste). Aloe Vera is a great detoxifier, especially for the liver (the organ that cleans the candida by-products from your blood.) 

Taken no more than a 1/4 c. of aloe vera juicea day. It also comes in capsules (follow label dosage) if you don't like the taste of juice.

• Colloidal Silver - fights fungi on contact, internally and externally. It's been reported to cure athlete's foot, vaginal infections, and skin fungal infections. 

You can apply Colloidal Silver two to three times per day until the symptoms subside. However, if these symptoms reoccur, it's a sign of an internal infection in which you can take normal amounts internally, about 1 teaspoon up to 3 times per day. 

Do not use for extended periods at a time. 

• Grapefruit Seed Extract - is another parasite eliminator (anything that kills parasites is also effective against candida) that does not harm good bacteria. A 1990 study showed it more effective than 30 antibiotics and 18 fungicides. 

Grapefruit Seed Extract can be taken by adding 10 drops to a cup of water 3 times a day. 

• Propolis - has strong anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that can be used externally and internally with great success against all types of viruses, bacteria, fungi and microbes, even strains that are very resistant. 

-To take Propolis capsules, please follow directions on the label.

 

SIDE EFFECTS
Please be aware of herxheimer reactions (a.k.a. herxes). When candida dies, it releases toxic waste (the liver eliminates it) that can initially make a person feel worse, or have flu-like symptoms. Avoid jumping into any anti-candida regimen too quickly. If you notice these symptoms, ease into it more slowly.

 

What Is Candida, and Do I Have It?

Treating Candida with Diet
Treating Candida Naturally  

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Pro Life video

http://www.aish.com/movies/blinkofeye.asp

Make Your Own Baby Formula If You Can't Nurse Your Child

Here is a video on how to make your own baby formula. This is important for those who can not nurse their child: 

http://www.westonaprice.org/beginner-videos/baby-formula-video-by-sarah-pope

Here is an article on frequently asked questions regarding homemade formula:

http://www.westonaprice.org/faq/faq-homemade-baby-formula

How Stress Affects Your Memory

http://herbalandalternativemedicine.com/how-stress-affects-your-memory/

Updated May 11, 2011

It's true! Chronic, long-term stress can indeed impair your memory. When you're exposed to stress, your body releases hormones, including cortisol, which may prevent the brain from remembering new information or even retrieving already stored items.

Stress can actually damage that part of the brain which is central to learning and memory. It's called the hippocampus, and according to Robert M. Sapolsky, the problem centers around the continued secretion of corticosteroids or cortisol.

When your body perceives a threat, the adrenal glands release a hormone called adrenalin. If that perceived threat – and a threat can be defined as anything from a life-changing situation to a looming deadline at work – is long-term, your system attacks it by releasing cortisol through the adrenal glands. Cortisol remains in the brain for a longer period of time where it can adversely affect the brain cells.

You might think that improving your memory is pretty much hopeless, short of shutting out all the stress in your life. Cheer up! That's not the case. Stress has another side effect on the body.

Exposure to constant stress literally gobbles up your reserves of the vitamin B-complex vitaminsin your system. And while that may sound like more bad news, it really leads us to a solution to stress-induced memory loss.

Research has discovered that simply by supplementing our diets with plenty of B vitamins, we can counter that memory fatigue. The B-complex of vitamins is really a family of eight related nutrients, including Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), folic acid, B12, pantothenic acid, Niacin (B3). B6, and biotin.

Another recent piece of research you might be interested in: Your system has more trouble dealing with stress when it's low on the B-vitamins.

When it comes to B vitamins and stress, it's a lot like that proverbial vicious circle. You're under increased stress at work, let's say. Your body, then, tries to compensate by using more of the B-vitamins. You become dangerously depleted in these nutrients, and your body reacts by managing stress even more poorly, including a sagging memory.

Your brain, just like every other organ in your body, needs to be supplied with plenty of nutrients in order to perform at its peak efficiency. Overexposure to stress depletes your system's reserves of vitamins.

If you find that your memory is failing you and you know that you've been dealing with anxiety or stressful situations, consider supplementing your diet with some B-vitamins. You may find it's just that easy to have a great memory again.

Why Our Memory Falters

[this is from HerbalandAlternativeMedicine.com]

I would like to add that my previous post, about liver, may be helpful to read for finding a food source remedy that has a super abundance of B vitamins.

Benefits of Eating Liver - Our Most Nutrient-Dense Food

from Radient Life 

http://blog.radiantlifecatalog.com/bid/26773/Benefits-of-Eating-Liver-Our-Most-Nutrient-Dense-Food

Beef livers provide us vitamin-rich storage depots. When sourced from healthy, grass fed cows, liver is absolutely loaded with a wide spectrum of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fat. It is particularly rich in the nutrients that help keep our brains healthy including the essential fatty acids needed by humans for proper nutrition and health including EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docasahexaenoic acid), and AA (arachidonic acid) as well as Vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 Jackpot!

Most animal foods contain some amount of vitamin B12, but by far, the best source is liver which should be eaten at least once a week. Many disorders of the nervous system often result from vitamin B12 deficiency causing a myriad of illnesses and behaviors. So if you are experiencing vague symptoms (related to a less than optimal functioning brain and nervous system) such as difficulty in thinking and remembering, panic attacks, weakness, loss of balance, numbness in the hands and feet, or agitated depression, make sure that your source of vitamin B12 is from healthy animal products, especially a premium source of liver. Vitamin B12 is only well absorbed from animal sources, with liver, by far being highest source of Vitamin B12, followed by sardines, mackerel, herring, salmon, lamb, Swiss cheese, eggs, haddock, beef, blue cheese, halibut, scallops, cottage cheese. chicken and milk.

If you cannot bring yourself to consume liver then raw desiccated liver from grassfed cows is a great alternative. Taken in the form of desiccated liver capsules provides the easiest and most convenient option. Added to soups, gravies, stews, smoothies, broths, etc., desiccated liver powder is a great way to introduce liver into diets of those who don't care for the taste and texture of liver! 

Quite simply, desiccated liver contains more nutrients, gram for gram, than any other food!

Highlights of Desiccated Liver

•  An excellent source of high-quality protein
• Contains all of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K
• Nature's most concentrated source of vitamin A, which is rapidly depleted during periods of stress, as well as by consuming a low-fat diet
• All the B vitamins in abundance, particularly vitamin B12
• One of our best sources of folic acid
• A highly usable form of iron
• Trace elements such as copper, zinc and chromium; liver is our best source of copper
• CoQ10, a nutrient that is especially important for cardio-vascular function
• A good source of purines, nitrogen-containing compounds that serve as precursors for DNA and RNA

Father Hardon's Examination of Conscience

Faith

1. Do I make an honest effort to grow in the virtue of faith by daily mental prayer on the mysteries of the faith as revealed in the life of Jesus Christ?
2. Do I make at least a short act of faith every day?
3. Do I pray daily for an increase of faith?
4. Do I ever tempt God by relying on my own strength to cope with the trials in my life?
5. Do I unnecessarily read or listen to those who oppose or belittle what I know are truths of my Catholic faith?
6. What have I done today to externally profess my faith?
7. Have I allowed human respect to keep me from giving expression to my faith?
8. Do I make a serious effort to resolve difficulties that may arise about my faith?
9. Do I ever defend my faith, prudently and charitably, when someone says something contrary to what I know is to be believed?
10. Have I helped someone overcome a difficulty against the faith?

Hope

1. Do I immediately say a short prayer when I find myself getting discouraged?
2. Do I daily say a short act of hope?
3. Do I dwell on my worries instead of dismissing them from my mind?
4. Do I fail in the virtue of hope by my attachment to the things of this world?
5. Do I try to see God's providence in everything that "happens" in my life?
6. Do I try to see everything from the viewpoint of eternity?
7. Am I confident that, with God's grace, I will be saved?
8. Do I allow myself to worry about my past life and thus weaken my hope in God's mercy?
9. Do I try to combine every fully deliberate action with at least a momentary prayer for divine help?
10. How often today have I complained, even internally?

Charity

1. Have I told God today that I love Him?
2. Do I tell Jesus that I love Him with my whole heart?
3. Do I take the occasion to tell God that I love Him whenever I experience something I naturally dislike?
4. Have I capitalized on the difficulties today to tell God that I love Him just because He sent me the trial or misunderstanding?
5. Do I see God's love for me in allowing me to prove my love for Him in the crosses He sent me today?
6. Have I seen God's grace to prove my love for Him in every person whom I met today?
7. Have I failed in charity by speaking unkindly about others?
8. Have I dwelt on what I considered someone's unkindness toward me today?
9. Is there someone that I consciously avoid because I dislike the person?
10. Did I try to carry on a conversation today with someone who is difficult to talk to?
11. Have I been stubborn in asserting my own will?
12. How thoughtful have I been today in doing some small favor for someone?
13. Have I allowed my mood to prevent me from being thoughtful of others today?
14. Am I given to dwelling on other people's weaknesses or faults?
15. Have I been cheerful today in my dealings with others?
16. Do I control my uncharitable thoughts as soon as they arise in my mind?
17. Did I pray for others today?
18. Have I written any letters today?
19. Have I controlled my emotions when someone irritated me?
20. Have I performed any sacrifice today for someone?