“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.” ~ Marcus Aurelius

Some people could learn a lot from this saying  : ) along with the 'do unto others'.  Why do people feel a need to do or say things that are not true?  Or exaggerate the truth to their advantage.  Why do people feel the need to have to put people in a position of being less than what they themselves are?  I think I have figured this one out -- people don't like seeing in themselves what they don't like and wish they could change so rather than change, they just push the attention off to someone else who is doing or being something that they are not to draw people's attention away from their faults.

I find this is especially true of people who can't take responsibility for their own actions or who fail to make wise choices in their life or business or family.  People who find it necessary to degrade other people are no one's friend. If they are talking about others to you, they are talking about you to others when you are not around.  You do not need people like this in your life and neither do I.  I have chosen to cut all of these types of people from my life and move on.  If they can prove that they are changed and will admit the error of their ways, we can move on.  Though most people will not do this, some will.  Those who will not have their own personal issues that they need to overcome and will always find a scape goat for their failures.

My prayer today is that people will see themselves for who and what they really are and will accept this and move on.  My heart tells me that not all will be able to admit their faults and failures.  A few days ago, I mentioned a mental diet in one of my posts.  It is harder than you think to carry this out.  Try to go for seen days with out thinking or saying anything bad about anyone.  If you fail and do think or say something bad, you must start over.  Try it and see how long you can go on without thinking or saying anything negative about anyone.  And most of all, be honest with yourself.

Hope everyone has a great weekend ! !

Charlene


Creme Brulee French Toast 

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
6 French bread
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
1/4 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
4. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.