Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be wary of a friend who forces you to do things their way or when they want. Think about how you feel when you talk around this person. Pull away from your friend temporarily. Consider what happens when you're in need.

Answer: If they want you to fall in line regardless of how you feel or what you'd prefer to do, then it means they don't care about you, and only want you as a henchman/henchwoman. This is a case of being used, not liked, and it is a classic sign of a controlling personality. That kind of person is near impossible to be good friends with, because you never know when they like you for what you can do for them or like you for you. Can you be yourself or do you feel as if you have to "be a certain way" or be really careful about what you say? A true friend is someone you can be yourself around and who won't judge you for the funny quirks, the odd blurts and the weird ways you perceive the world. A true friend will accept you as the package you are and won't expect you to walk on eggshells or censor the way you talk. When you don't have to be careful about what you say, that's when you're around the right person. A friend is someone who gives you the liberty to be yourself. Anything less is not true friendship. Does your friend wonder why you are doing this and ask after you? Or, does this friend seem relieved that you're not around? This can be an extremely telling factor when trying to determine how much this person cares about you, for only a person who hears your silence and sees your absence truly cares for you. Real friends stay by your side through thick and thin. Hardship is actually a good barometer for the true friends in your life. You only lose the friends who were masquerading as friends when you experience hardships and difficulties. Those fair weather friends are not worth your time or effort, as they are the sort of people to flit from one relationship to another, always seeking what is in it for them. A true friend stays, supports and keeps loving you regardless of what happens. A good friend is someone willing to share in both your happiness and your sadness, to notice and to be there for both. A good friendship is one in which each friend needs only what the person has to give of themselves, not their material wealth, their connections or their power. It's about the intangible of "I get you. And you get me."


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Stack and then line-up 20-25 sheets of paper. Staple the pages together on the left (4-7 staples). Decorate the front cover however you wish. Open the diary. On each corner of each following pages draw little doodles (example: Tape one end of the strip to the front cover by the staples. Write and draw anything you want in it with the pencil and have a blast!

Answer: Write phrases, draw pictures, etc. Do the same on the back, but use less wording. Use markers, crayons, stickers, or colored pencil. You'll uncover the first page of the diary.  Draw a circle in the middle of one page with crayons.  Color outside the circle. In the circle, write "This diary belongs to:"  and then write your name under it. roses, butterflies, or pumpkins). Do the same on the back.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Spend time with like-minded believers. Spend time studying the central religious texts. Ask big questions. Confront your doubts. Keep your mind open. Go on a spiritual retreat.

Answer: As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another, is how the Bible puts it. While prayer is essential to whatever religion you practice, it's difficult to grow your faith and your relationship with God all by yourself. Fellowship with other believers is one of the most important ways to build a relationship and to find peace.  If you want to become a member of a church, check out this article for a good introduction. If you're not able to connect with people in your area, check out online venues and message boards for members of the religion you're a part of. This can be a great way to connect if you're feeling isolated from other believers. Whatever religion you're a part of, it's important to head to the source and study the big books at the center of it, instead of relying on the words of preachers and supplementary books. Most religions believe the central texts, the Bible, The Quran, the Mahabharata, the Torah, and countless other texts, are all divinely inspired, if not the actual words of God. Reading them is a great way to get closer. Try organizing your own prayer group, or a religious book club. These can be great ways to get together and get closer to God as a group, as well as struggle through what can be difficult reading together. Growing your faith in God requires that you relentlessly explore the intricacies of your faith and your relationship to your belief system. Don't shy away from the big questions, in your prayer practice. Try to embrace the questions that might scare you, or keep you up at night, to move yourself closer to God. Consider things like:  Why are we here? Is this a good life that I'm leading? What is my purpose? What can I do for God? What happens when I die? Why does suffering exist? Doubt is a part of faith, just as death is a part of life. You're going to confront it, and the way you choose to confront it has the potential of bringing you even closer to God. It's important to anticipate doubts about your faith and learn to deal with them.  Talk to others, when you have doubts. Many believers fear being "outed" as doubters, when they should take the opportunity to have deep discussions about matters of faith with other believers. Look at doubt as an opportunity to deepen your faith. Always pray about your doubts. Take your concerns and your worries to the source. Even just talking to God can help some people assuage their doubts. For many believers, a growing relationship with God can come with a (literally) "holier than thou" attitude. Believing that yours is the one true god, and that your relationship is great can make it hard to deal with non-believers in a more simplified way. As you become more and more confident that your relationship with God is deep, it's important to learn how to discuss your faith with others, and keep an open mind. Keeping an open mind doesn't mean opening yourself up to doubts, necessarily, just that you don't need to condescend to others when matters of faith are at stake. Sometimes, getting away from the hustle of your daily life and devoting some time to reflection and contemplation is an excellent way to get closer to God. Lots of religions make retreats or pilgrimages a formalized ritual, but there is also an opportunity to do one yourself, just to grow your relationship personally.  Try visiting holy places, or spending a week at a monastery, or at a nature retreat to pull away from your responsibilities for a break from the concerns of the mortal coil. Retreats can cost big money, but they don't have to break the bank with a little creativity. Worship in your own way, on a camping trip, or by just taking a long weekend to read quietly and pray. If you're a hunter, you can get closer to God while you're sitting in a blind at 5 am, watching the stars hide.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Heat the mustard seeds in the oil. Cook the veggies. Add the spices and the rice. Add the water. Garnish and season before serving.

Answer:
One of the main differences between Chinese and Indian fried rice is that some Indian rice dishes fry the rice before boiling it, rather than the other way around. Pour the oil into a wok or large frying pan and heat it over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cook them for a few minutes, until they sputter and crackle. When the mustard seeds heat up and release their flavor into the oil, add the onions, peppers, scallions, and carrots to the wok. Sauté the vegetables for about seven minutes, until the onions become translucent. Pour the garam masala, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and rice in with the vegetables. Toss to coat the vegetables and the rice in the oil and spices. Heat the rice for a couple minutes, until it becomes glossy with the oil. Coating the rice in oil before adding the water will help prevent the rice from sticking together, and ensure that the grains are infused with all the spice flavors. Pour the water over the rice and vegetable mixture. Place a lid over the wok and allow it to cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice becomes soft and absorbs all the water. To add a bit of extra flavor, you can also cook the rice in vegetable broth, or a vegetable broth and coconut milk mixture. When the rice is cooked, stir in the lemon juice and coriander or chopped mint leaves. Add extra salt and pepper, to taste, before serving.