Don't wait for some distant day to come,
it may be too late before you've even begun.
Not everyone will agree with all you decide.
Be true to yourself first and foremost.
The only important thing in life is what
you do with the time you spend here on earth.
Don't cloud today with things that can't
be undone. You have no more control over
yesterday or tomorrow, than you do the raging
of your passions.
Do not quiet these dreams
nor quench your desires. For if you do,
your journey is ended.
You have only today to begin anew and
follow your dreams. For in the end all
we have are our memories.
When the twilight comes to us, let there
be, no excuses, no explanations,
no regrets!
- Unknown
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Real Meaning of Peace....
There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace.
Many artists tried.
The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.
One picture was of a calm lake.
The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had mountains, too.
But these were rugged and bare.
Above was an angry sky from which rain fell and in which lightening played.
Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall.
This did not look peaceful at all.
But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock.
In the bush a mother bird had built her nest.
There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest... perfect peace.
Which picture do you think won the prize?
The King chose the second picture.
Do you know why?
"Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."
May each one of you find peace... wherever you may be!!!
Many artists tried.
The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.
One picture was of a calm lake.
The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had mountains, too.
But these were rugged and bare.
Above was an angry sky from which rain fell and in which lightening played.
Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall.
This did not look peaceful at all.
But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock.
In the bush a mother bird had built her nest.
There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest... perfect peace.
Which picture do you think won the prize?
The King chose the second picture.
Do you know why?
"Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work.
Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace."
May each one of you find peace... wherever you may be!!!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Empower Yourself with The Poem.....Today is The Great Day!!!
Today
By : Semetra C. Vanison
Today is the day I will change my mind,
and leave all the negative things behind.
Today is the day I want to be free,
and not let life troubles get to me.
Today is the day I will do my best,
and make sure I focus to past each day's test.
Today is the day I will take a stand,
and choose to do right to my fellow man.
Today is the day I will put my foot down,
and encourage myself when I want to frown.
Today is the day, no longer will I doubt
in spite of the grumblers who stand about.
You look at me and ask "How will you start?",
"Well, first there must be a change in my heart".
I will hang with new friends who want to achieve,
and who want a good education cause that's what I believe.
I will respect those around me, young and old,
for respect is the key, that's what I've been told.
I will demand excellence you see,
for I must insist to become a better me.
I will reach for the stars no matter how hard it seems,
and fly like a bird with the knowledge this journey brings.
So you see it's not impossible, I must take life day by day
and do the right things as I travel along the way!
By : Semetra C. Vanison
Today is the day I will change my mind,
and leave all the negative things behind.
Today is the day I want to be free,
and not let life troubles get to me.
Today is the day I will do my best,
and make sure I focus to past each day's test.
Today is the day I will take a stand,
and choose to do right to my fellow man.
Today is the day I will put my foot down,
and encourage myself when I want to frown.
Today is the day, no longer will I doubt
in spite of the grumblers who stand about.
You look at me and ask "How will you start?",
"Well, first there must be a change in my heart".
I will hang with new friends who want to achieve,
and who want a good education cause that's what I believe.
I will respect those around me, young and old,
for respect is the key, that's what I've been told.
I will demand excellence you see,
for I must insist to become a better me.
I will reach for the stars no matter how hard it seems,
and fly like a bird with the knowledge this journey brings.
So you see it's not impossible, I must take life day by day
and do the right things as I travel along the way!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
You Are The Key Person Of Your Success !!!
You are the key - the key person - to your success!
These key thoughts and ideas can open golden doors of success for you.
Success requires PERSISTENCE.
"Success in life is not so much a matter of talent or opportunity, as it is of concentration and perseverance."
- C.W. Wendte
Success requires TENACITY.
"The secret of success is constancy to purpose."
- Disraeli
Success requires HUMILITY.
"The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well without a thought of fame."
- Longfellow
Success requires PURPOSE.
"You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration."
- James Allen
Success requires ABILITY.
"Responsibilities gravitate to the person who can shoulder them; power flows to the individual who knows how."
- Elbert Hubbard
Success requires DILIGENCE.
"Success comes to those who hustle while they wait."
- Thomas Edison
Success requires NOBLE, HONEST EFFORT.
"Take hold of life's toughest knots and try to untie them; try to be worthy of life's highest estate: have high, noble, honor. There is but one test of everything, and that is, is it right? If it is not right, turn away from it."
- Henry A. Wise
Success requires VISION WITH A PLAN.
Success in the world, any kind of success, is like a universal college degree.
It can only be earned by following a certain course of action for a definite period of time.
It is impossible for success, real success, to be easy.
You must first see it, then set a course to achieve it."
- Earl Nightingale
Success requires INITIATIVE.
"Before sitting down to wait for your ship to come in, be sure you have sent one out."
These key thoughts and ideas can open golden doors of success for you.
Success requires PERSISTENCE.
"Success in life is not so much a matter of talent or opportunity, as it is of concentration and perseverance."
- C.W. Wendte
Success requires TENACITY.
"The secret of success is constancy to purpose."
- Disraeli
Success requires HUMILITY.
"The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well without a thought of fame."
- Longfellow
Success requires PURPOSE.
"You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration."
- James Allen
Success requires ABILITY.
"Responsibilities gravitate to the person who can shoulder them; power flows to the individual who knows how."
- Elbert Hubbard
Success requires DILIGENCE.
"Success comes to those who hustle while they wait."
- Thomas Edison
Success requires NOBLE, HONEST EFFORT.
"Take hold of life's toughest knots and try to untie them; try to be worthy of life's highest estate: have high, noble, honor. There is but one test of everything, and that is, is it right? If it is not right, turn away from it."
- Henry A. Wise
Success requires VISION WITH A PLAN.
Success in the world, any kind of success, is like a universal college degree.
It can only be earned by following a certain course of action for a definite period of time.
It is impossible for success, real success, to be easy.
You must first see it, then set a course to achieve it."
- Earl Nightingale
Success requires INITIATIVE.
"Before sitting down to wait for your ship to come in, be sure you have sent one out."
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Twenty Truths
1. Faith is the ability to not panic.
2. If you worry, you didn't pray. If you pray, don't worry.
3. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day.
4. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
5. When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.
6. Do the math. Count your blessings.
7. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
8. Dear God: I have a problem. It's me.
9. Silence is often misinterpreted, but never misquoted.
10. Laugh every day, it's like inner jogging.
11. The most important things in your home are the people.
12. Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.
13. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.
14. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.
15. He who dies with the most toys is still dead.
16. We do not remember days, but moments. Life moves too fast, so enjoy your precious moments.
17. Nothing is real to you until you experience it, otherwise it's just hearsay.
18. It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.
19. Surviving and living your life successfully requires courage. The goals and dreams you're seeking require courage and risk-taking. Learn from the turtle -- it only makes progress when it sticks out its neck.
20. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
-- Author Unknown
2. If you worry, you didn't pray. If you pray, don't worry.
3. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day.
4. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
5. When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.
6. Do the math. Count your blessings.
7. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
8. Dear God: I have a problem. It's me.
9. Silence is often misinterpreted, but never misquoted.
10. Laugh every day, it's like inner jogging.
11. The most important things in your home are the people.
12. Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.
13. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.
14. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.
15. He who dies with the most toys is still dead.
16. We do not remember days, but moments. Life moves too fast, so enjoy your precious moments.
17. Nothing is real to you until you experience it, otherwise it's just hearsay.
18. It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.
19. Surviving and living your life successfully requires courage. The goals and dreams you're seeking require courage and risk-taking. Learn from the turtle -- it only makes progress when it sticks out its neck.
20. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
-- Author Unknown
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The Power of Positive Thinking
A successful businessman carries a unique business card on the reverse side of which is stated the philosophy which has brought happiness to him…and to hundreds of others…
The card reads:
The way to happiness—to keep
your heart free from hate,
your mind from worry.
Live simply, expect little, give much.
Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine.
Forget self, think of others.
Do as you would be done by.
Try this for a week and you will be surprised.
As you read these words you may say, "There is nothing new in that."
But think about it, there is something new if you've never tried it.
The card reads:
The way to happiness—to keep
your heart free from hate,
your mind from worry.
Live simply, expect little, give much.
Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine.
Forget self, think of others.
Do as you would be done by.
Try this for a week and you will be surprised.
As you read these words you may say, "There is nothing new in that."
But think about it, there is something new if you've never tried it.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Your Gesture Speaks Always
The Secret of Happiness
by Steve Brunkhorst
The old man shuffled slowly into the restaurant. With head tilted, and shoulders bent forward, he leaned on his trusty cane with each unhurried step. His tattered cloth jacket, patched trousers, worn out shoes, and warm personality made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. Unforgettable were his pale blue eyes that sparkled like diamonds, large rosy cheeks, and thin lips held in a tight, steady smile.
by Steve Brunkhorst
The old man shuffled slowly into the restaurant. With head tilted, and shoulders bent forward, he leaned on his trusty cane with each unhurried step. His tattered cloth jacket, patched trousers, worn out shoes, and warm personality made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. Unforgettable were his pale blue eyes that sparkled like diamonds, large rosy cheeks, and thin lips held in a tight, steady smile.
He stopped, turned with his whole body, and winked at a little girl seated by the door. She flashed a big grin right back at him. A young waitress named Mary watched him shuffle toward a table by the window.
Mary ran over to him, and said, "Here, Sir. Let me give you a hand with that chair." Without saying a word, he smiled and nodded a thank you. She pulled the chair away from the table. Steadying him with one arm, she helped him move in front of the chair, and get comfortably seated. Then she scooted the table up close to him, and leaned his cane against the table where he could reach it.
In a soft, clear voice he said, "Thank you, Miss. And bless you for your kind gestures." "You're welcome, Sir." She replied. "And my name is Mary. I'll be back in a moment, and if you need anything at all in the mean time, just wave at me!"
After he had finished a hearty meal of pancakes, bacon, and hot lemon tea, Mary brought him the change from his ticket. He left it lay. She helped him up from his chair, and out from behind the table. She handed him his cane, and walked with him to the front door.
Holding the door open for him, she said, "Come back and see us, Sir!" He turned with his whole body, winked a smile, and nodded a thank you. "You are very kind." he said softly. When Mary went to clean his table, she almost fainted. Under his plate she found a business card, and a note scribbled on a napkin. Under the napkin was a one hundred dollar bill.
The note on the napkin read..."Dear Mary, I respect you very much, and you respect yourself too. It shows by the way you treat others. You have found the secret of happiness. Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you." The man she had waited on was the owner of the restaurant where she worked. This was the first time that she, or any of his employees had ever seen him in person.
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