Tuesday, January 15, 2013

* REFLECTIONS 01-15-13








"As each day comes to us refreshed and anew,

so does my gratitude renew itself daily.
The breaking of the sun over the horizon is
my grateful heart dawning upon a blessed world".
~Terri Guillemets.



Never fear shadows. They simply mean
there's a light shining somewhere nearby.

~ Ruth E Renkel




Scatter seeds of kindness 
everywhere you go;
Scatter bits of courtesy - 
watch them grow and grow.
Gather buds of friendship; 
keep them till full-blown;
You will find more happiness 
than you have ever known.

~ Amy R Raabe





Life is like a winding path 
surrounded by flowers, butterflies, 
and delicious fruit, 
but many of us spend much 
of life looking for happiness 
around the next corner. 
We do not bend to enjoy the happiness, 
which is ours for the taking 
just at our feet.




"Do all the good you can.
By all the means you can.
In all the ways you can.
In all the places you can.
At all the times you can.
To all the people you can.
As long as ever you can."

-John Wesley








You can change

You have a powerful ability that can be extremely useful 
in just about any situation. You have the ability to change. 
It’s something you do regularly, and you probably 
just take it for granted. 
Yet it’s important to always remember
 that you have the ability to change.

If you feel angry, or frustrated, sad, or dismayed, 

though those feelings may seem to consume you, 
always know that you can change them. 
You may not want to change them just yet, and that’s fine. 
Yet when you are ready, you can change. 
If you’re in a difficult financial situation, you can change.
 If you’re having serious problems in a relationship, 
you can change.

You can observe, you can learn, you can make decisions, 

and you can change. That doesn’t give you an excuse 
to abandon your responsibilities and commitments. 
In fact, it gives you a way to honor and support them.

Every moment of life is a process of change. 

Though you may feel stuck in one place, 
that is certainly not the case. 
Countless positive possibilities are open to you. 
With your time, your effort and your commitment, 
you can bring those possibilities into reality.

Whatever life may throw at you, 

whatever challenges or obstacles you may face, 
always keep in mind that success is possible 
through positive, focused change.

Ralph Marston






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