INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Rather than throwing out the nice green bits leftover from pruning, float them in a cup of fresh water until they begin to sprout roots. Then, place them in a small container filled with equal parts peat moss and perlite. Transfer the plants to a larger container or move them into your garden once the roots get too large for the original container.  A well-balanced commercial potting soil containing organic amendments can also encourage the new rosemary plants to take root. By propagating your rosemary clippings, you can multiply the number of healthy, productive plants in your home or garden for no cost. The most common use for rosemary, of course, is as a seasoning. Throw a few whole sprigs into a rich sauce or marinade, or sprinkle the leaves directly onto meats, vegetables, and baked goods for an extra touch of aromatic flavor. You can also dry unused leaves to preserve them for future use.  Store recently-cut herbs in an airtight container and store them in a cool, dark place. The bold, piney notes of fresh rosemary tend to go best with savory offerings. Simmer 3-4 sprigs of rosemary with 1-2 sliced lemons in a small saucepan of water over low-medium heat. As the mixture warms up, the heat will unlock the essence of each individual component to fill your home with a fresh, earthy scent.  For an even more, stir in 1-2 whole vanilla beans or ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.  A single pan of stewed rosemary potpourri can keep the air in your home smelling pleasant for up to 2 days.

SUMMARY: Replant the clippings to grow new plants. Add fresh rosemary leaves to your favorite dishes. Use rosemary as a natural air freshener.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Probably the most tried-and-true method for increasing one’s cleverness is to seek additional training. Is there a new skill that would aid in your job performance? Seek out additional training outside of work. This will lead you to perform better at your job, feel better about yourself, and to be seen as a clever over-achiever.  There may be some way for your employer to pay for this training. In some cases, additional certifications may lead to a raise or even a promotion. Much like gaining additional training, increasing your knowledge can boost your cleverness at work. Are there any books that might help you be a more efficient worker? Is there a skill you could teach yourself that might make your work day go smoother? Spend some time at home increasing your knowledge, and before long you will see positive results at work. At first it may seem strange, or even impolite, to lead with your accomplishments. However, being able to put your success on display at work will only lead to improved inner-confidence and improved outer-image! Don’t be shy. Don't be afraid that you are bragging. Simply share what you have earned, honestly and directly.  Place awards or diplomas on display. If your work sends out a newsletter with personal updates, use that channel to share any big success stories. Simply let the people you work with know. State, for example, “I’m really pleased that my paper was accepted for publication. This is wonderful for me.” Whenever you are feeling less clever, you will be more likely to second guess yourself and stifle your input. Do you best to put this aside! Share your thoughts and opinions as soon as they come to you (before your doubt has the opportunity to stomp them). Hurry up and press send on that email, or raise your hand and share your thoughts in a meeting. You will feel better and be seen as an assertive go-getter. If you want other people to see you as a competent peer and treat you with respect, you must do two things: you must treat others this way, and you must treat yourself this way. In short, you must be a representative of the type of work environment you’d like to see. Treating others with respect may be more natural that treating yourself with respect. Begin respecting yourself by watching the way you talk about yourself. Don't say anything about yourself that you would not say about a colleague or friend.
Summary: Seek additional training. Increase your knowledge. Share your successes. Speak your mind. Be the change you’d like to see.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Know that, no matter how hard you strive, it's impossible to live a life without temptations. We will always, at certain points, feel a temptation to sin - whether it's as innocuous as the urge to lie about our reason for being late to a meeting or as serious as the urge to strike someone who's insulted you. It's also inevitable that we will give in to this urge at some point.  However,  it's possible, through our efforts, to reduce the hold that temptation has over us. The fight against temptation is like waging a lifelong war - be prepared to celebrate your victories and to learn from your defeats. Never fall prey to self-hate. You are not loathsome or pathetic because you feel temptation. God  always  forgives. Don't get caught up in punishing yourself, even if you find yourself falling prey to temptation again and again. Use your time more intelligently by sincerely asking for God's forgiveness and working to move past your sins. "Say, 'O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.'" (Qur'an 39:53) Scripture is full of stories, teachings, and proverbs we can draw upon when we're trying to avoid our sinful temptations. The nature of sin and temptation is a frequent topic of discussion throughout the bible - simply turn to a passage like Romans 7:18 for an illuminating perspective on the difficulty of struggling against temptation: "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not." Many of the most revered figures in the Bible had intense struggles with temptation (often marked with failure).  Adam and Eve committed the first sin by giving in to the temptation of eating the forbidden fruit. King David, one of the most important figures in biblical history, had one of his soldiers killed so that he could give in to temptation and steal his wife! Reading the bible can help us understand how such great men and women struggled—and overcame—their temptation. Working through a particularly nasty temptation is hard work. It's easy to lose hope and even to start to believe that God has abandoned us. Nothing could be further from the truth. Thoughts like "Life is hard, so God must hate me" aren't just wrong, they're harmful. When you're struggling with temptation, God is pulling for you more than ever. God wants to see you succeed. He wants nothing more than for you to overcome your temptation. So, if God tests you, don't lose your trust in him. Instead, rise to his challenge. They lived a life of purity and perfection. He devoted his life to helping others. He practiced nonviolence, though he was willing to endure it. He suffered temptations, but he resisted them every time. Strive towards it - ordinary humans can't achieve it, but they can better themselves by trying.  The Qur'an praises Muhammad: "And indeed, you are of a great moral character." (Qur'an 68:4)  Christians believe that, through his mortal sacrifice, we are cleaned of all sins: (1 John 1:7)  "But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleans if us from all sin." If you're interested in Christ's salvation, contact a priest, minister, or other clergyman in your area.

SUMMARY:
Accept that temptation is inevitable. Don't be discouraged by your own imperfection. Study the word. Remember to trust God even when being tempted. Follow the example set by the prophets.