twilight vampires
I admit it! I used to be one of those crazed Edward Cullen fans who, when reading the book Twilight for the first time, actually dreamed of the fictional character on more than one occasion - and I'm a happily married woman! For those of you gagging, good news[phpbay] I'm well over it[phpbay] However, in addition to being a ridiculously addictive romance novel, the Twilight story can actually teaches a critical lesson about working through and overcoming personal weakness[phpbay]
There seems to have been a turn of events in the last century that has caused an unusual paradigm shift in our expectations for ourselves and others[phpbay] I think it's fair to say that there was once a time when society encouraged individuals to be the best they could be[phpbay] Having integrity, working hard, and displaying selflessness were admirable qualities and striving for such was generally expected and celebrated[phpbay] However, it seems now that rather than striving for our best, we are simply contenting ourselves in "natural" and flawed character, regardless of the fact that what we naturally are may be to our personal detriment - or even harmful to society[phpbay] In short, we've strayed from the "be all that you can be" mentality and replaced it with "just be yourself[phpbay]" I'm not suggesting that being yourself is always bad[phpbay] What I am suggesting is that rather than striving to become better and working through personal weaknesses, we are embracing our shortcomings - a choice that only leads to personal and professional mediocrity at best and hinders us from experiencing true joy and success in our lives[phpbay]
So what does this have to do with Twilight? Those of you who have read the book know that Edward, along with his other vampire family members, choose to become "vegi vampires" having learned to control their appetite for human blood and subsisting only on the blood of animals[phpbay] When Bella comes along with her potent, drug-like blood, though Edward struggles inside of himself with the overwhelming desire to kill and feast on her, he learns to control his strong urges and soon finds the love of his life in Bella[phpbay] By sheer will, he was able to make something that was once a weakness, a strength[phpbay]
While this story may be fictional, the principle is universally true[phpbay] We all have weaknesses and urges that we may be genetically pre-disposed to or have adopted over time[phpbay] The truth is, we aren't doing ourselves or those we love any favors when we simply choose to give into those weaknesses[phpbay] Unlike animals, we have the willpower and ability to make a choice; the choice to change and to become our best selves[phpbay] Regardless of what you may have been told, weaknesses don't have to be a permanent part of your character[phpbay] You CAN change if you so wish[phpbay]
I challenge you to make your weak things strong[phpbay] A simple desire to change will suffice[phpbay] Then make a plan, take daily action on that plan, and realize your ability to become all that you were meant to be[phpbay]
Twilight - Meet The Vampires!
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SIX 6 VAMPIRE DIARIES TEETH FANGS TWILIGHT TRUE BLOOD CHARMS JEWELRY FINDINGS | US $1.25 | 27m |
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VAMPIRE TEETH FANGS BAT WOLF PHOTO FINDING TWILIGHT TRUE BLOOD SET of 4 CHARMS | US $3.99 | 27m |
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Entertainment Weekly 1059 Twilight Vampires 2009 ROBERT PATTINSON STEPHEN MOYER | US $3.99 | 33m |
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Breaking Dawn Twilight Vampire Edward Cullen Photo Necklace Dog Tag | US $5.50 | 4h 30m |
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GOTH VTG VICTORIAN VAMPIRE CULLEN BOHO CHIC PENDANT NECKLACE TWILIGHT ROSE CAMEO | US $5.00 | 10h 36m |
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THE TWILIGHT SAGA ECLIPSE TEAM JACOB ACCESSORY BAG vampires girls boys school | US $9.99 | 10h 56m |
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Twilight Series Book ECLIPSE Vampire Horror Book Hardback First Edition | US $4.99 | 12h 46m |
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Long Black Coat GOTH Vampire Twilight Matrix Snape Mad men costume trench M | US $24.99 | 12h 57m |
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IM A SUCKER FOR VAMPIRES T Shirt Twilight Goth Med NWT | US $9.99 | 13h 8m |
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Vampire Diaries Twilight Edwards Smile Jules Smith Silver Fang Necklace | US $60.00 | 13h 20m |
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DARK SHADOWS SEALED ORIGINAL VAMPIRE MONSTER PSYCH FREAKY 1969 TWILIGHT | US $9.99 | 13h 38m |
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Twilight BREAKING DAWN VAMPIRE FIANCEE SHIRT S Official NECA VERY RARE New | US $19.95 | 13h 47m |
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Twilight New Moon EMMETT CULLEN Film cell vampire m | US $7.91 | 13h 59m |
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Twilight Saga 8x10 DAY picture signed by 5 rp New Moon Saga Vampires | US $6.99 | 15h 7m |
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TWILIGHT 8x10 photograph signed by 5 rp Vampires New Moon Saga NITE | US $6.99 | 15h 22m |
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DAYBREAKERS VAMPIRE MOVIE 3 D SUN GLASSES SHADES TRUE BLOOD TWILIGHT PROMO | US $24.99 | 15h 46m |
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BR13VECLIPSE TWILIGHT FAN I LOVE VAMPIRES BRACELET | US $3.99 | 19h 46m |
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Twilight Breaking Dawn Edward Cullen Vampire Dog Tags NEW | US $10.00 | 20h 36m |
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New Moon Luna Nueva Twilight Movie Book Vampires Spanish | US $7.99 | 23h 32m |
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NWT Girl 14 16 Sweatshirt white shirt twilight bella edward I like cute vampires | US $10.50 | 23h 52m |
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NWT Girl 10 12 Sweatshirt white shirt twilight bella edward I like cute vampires | US $10.50 | 23h 55m |
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twilight breaking dawn Vampire Movie Poster Tote Bag Purse Snake Skin Bow Gems | US $19.99 | 1d 4h 13m |
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4 Vampire Dead Until Dark Sookie Twilight Eclipse Hawkes Harbor Harris Meyer | US $1.99 | 1d 6h 18m |
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VAMPIRE GIRL cute gothic GLASS TILE PENDANT necklace ART fantasy twilight dark | US $22.00 | 1d 8h 1m |
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VAMPIRE GIRL cute goth 5x7 PRINT of painting by Tanya Bond fantasy art twilight | US $12.00 | 1d 8h 1m |
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Rolling Stone Magazine 1093 TAYLOR LAUTNER New Moon TWILIGHT Vampires | US $11.99 | 1d 10h 36m |
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Morbius the Living Vampire 1 sealed 2 3 4 Spider Man Marvel NOT Twilight | US $10.00 | 1d 12h |
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Twilight Seal Wax Vampire Family Crest Edward Cullen gift box | US $17.99 | 22d 12h 3m |
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The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1 DVD sealed vampires taylor lautner | US $21.00 | 1d 12h 44m |
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Lot of 3 three Twlight DVD Series Eclipse New Moon Twilight Vampires | US $17.50 | 1d 12h 48m |
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Twilight New Moon ALICE CULLEN Film cell vampire m | US $7.91 | 1d 12h 50m |
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Jacob Black from Twilight 1000 Piece JIGSAW PUZZLE by NECA Werewolves Vampires | US $18.99 | 1d 13h 9m |
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Vampire Edward Cullen Twilight Breaking Dawn Crystal Heart Charm Bead Pendant | US $1.99 | 1d 13h 10m |
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Bad Vamps from Twilight 1000 Piece JIGSAW PUZZLE by NECA Werewolves Vampires | US $18.99 | 1d 13h 15m |
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VAMPIRE DVD LOT TWILIGHTUNDERWORLD30 DAYS OF NIGHTVAN HELSING MANY MORE | US $29.99 | 1d 14h 25m |
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cell charm vampire twilight love writer teepee book bottle laptop moon | US $4.99 | 1d 14h 26m |
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Twilight New Moon Paperback Books Stephenie Meyer Vampire Novels Bella | US $3.99 | 1d 14h 37m |
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Twilight saga movie Edward Cullen crest vampire beaded official necklace NEW | US $19.00 | 1d 14h 44m |
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NUDE MATTEL RAVEN GOTH VAMPIRE TWILIGHT EDWARD KEN BARBIE DOLL FOR OOAK REPAINT | US $15.50 | 1d 15h 21m |
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Articulated Coffin Vampire Vampriss Pewter Belt Buckle Goth Gothic Twilight Tru | US $19.99 | 1d 16h 45m |
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