Constant development is the law of life, and a man who always tries to maintain his dogmas in order to appear consistent drives himself into a false position. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi ~ To be happy is to be in constant change, or to be that, to be the truth, the moving towards something new….
Happiness is something you feel inside. How can we possibly measure how much happiness and joy is really out there for the taking. Instead of trying to measure happiness, just work on feeling your happiness each and every day. Don’t judge your happiness based on a number or based on whether someone else might have more…
Seek patience and passion in equal amounts. Patience alone will not build the temple. Passion alone will destroy its walls. ~ Maya Angelou ~ Patience helps us develop tolerance for life’s frustrations. It teaches us how to wait calmly and to have self-control. Knowing what really matters…what’s really important allows us to be far more patient….
We hear so much about holiday stress that it can be easy to lose sight of what the holidays really should be: fun, joyful and magical. Try to put the stress aside and let the positive emotions build and grow. That is one reason why the holiday spirit is so contagious. When one person is…
Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. ~ Margaret Cousins ~ Don’t let a good deed go unnoticed. Recognize the person and thank them as soon as possible. Smiling is the surest way to let people know that you truly…
To dream anything that you want to dream, that is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything that you want to do, that is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself, to test your limits, that is the courage to succeed. ~~ Bernard Edmonds ~ It is important to fulfill your own…
While we watch the storm clouds gather and prepare for the storm, let us never forget that the sun still shines behind those dark clouds, and may somehow break through before the storm descends. I see sunshine in the real desire for peace in the hearts of humanity, even though the human family gropes toward…
The Christmas Season is a great time to rid the heart of sadness and gloom. Have Hope in your heart. The Joy of Christmas can be found within your spirit of generosity. Generosity should be found in deed and spirit as a true celebration of Jesus. Any gift should be a token of the heart. Most gifts are…
Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true. ~~ Leon J. Suenes ~ Your dreams are important. There will always be circumstances, stumbling blocks and everything else that will make you throw in the towel, but don’t. Life is full of surprises, twists and turns…
The gift of friendship.. a willingness to listen.. a pair of helping hands.. a whisper from the heart… that someone cares and understands. Loyalty is a rare commodity in today’s world, but it’s an absolute requirement in true and abiding friendships. When we are loyal to one friend, we prove ourselves worthy of many. George…
But when you do fall down and everything seems chaotic, remember that there is a helper by your side. Your guardian angel has seen your fall, but he will not condemn. He does not say, “I told you so!” Instead, he whispers into your heart, “Courage…I will help you rise again. Look up, look out!…
Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. ~~ Oren Arnold ~ Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may…
If you begin to understand what you are without trying to change it, then what you are undergoes a transformation. ~ Jiddu Krishnamurti ~ Knowing yourself means respecting your values in life, your beliefs, your personality, your priorities, your moods, your habits, your magnificent body, and your relationships. Knowing yourself means understanding your strengths and weaknesses,…
The Angel of Spirit is believed to be a holy spirit or flame that burns within each of us. Its form is mostly of pure light or fire with a golden white light beaming from its center. This angel is the connection between all life. It is the spark or the soul that starts life. …
Each time you are honest and conduct yourself with honesty, a success force will drive you toward greater success. Each time you lie, even with a little white lie, there are strong forces pushing you toward failure. ~~ Joseph Sugarman ~ When you stand for honesty, you believe in yourself and everything you represent. When…
The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul. ~ G. K. Chesterton ~ “Happy New-year! happy New-year!” It is the day of hope and a fresh beginning. Old debts shall be forgiven; old feuds forgotten; old friendships revived. To‑day shall…
Drop the last year into the silent limbo of the past. Let it go, for it was imperfect, and thank God that it can go. ~~ Brooks Atkinson ~ We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve added years to life, not life to years. We’ve been all the way to…
The important thing is this: to be ready at any moment to sacrifice what you are for what you could become. ~ Charles Dickens ~ “If you’re not where you are. If you’re not where you want to be. If you don’t have what you want, want to have. If you’re not where you think you…
I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. ~ Frank Lloyd Wright ~ When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them (Psalm 8:3,4). ~ The shining of…
Winter is here! It’s the time of the Capricorns. Those born under the sign of Capricorn are intelligent and patient. The sign of Capricorn is the mountain goat. These Capricorns are climbing higher and higher to the top, looking for security and safety. They display great amounts of perseverance. Capricorns are very serious and strong…
Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. ~ Kahlil Gibran ~ Understanding people are the ones who practice what they preach. To understand someone or something, you must practice what you are saying, thinking and believing about that person or thing. You can only understand the trustworthiness of a person if…
You are important! If you have the responsibility of others, make sure you are keeping yourself healthy and happy. Love yourself. Take time out to do something that you enjoy. Go out somewhere, perhaps with someone, or alone. Or stay at home. Take some quiet time at home with a good book and a nice…
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~ John F. Kennedy ~ What you say, your words, represent you to others. They mirror what you think about, focus on, and what you surround yourself with. That ultimately shapes who you…
Flowers do not force their way with great strife. Flowers open to perfection slowly in the sun. Don’t be in a hurry about spiritual matters. Go step by step, and be very sure. ~ White Eagle ~ Spirituality is ongoing. A spiritual awakening is felt throughout your body, heart, mind, and soul. Spirituality teachings offer…