The Dash: Making a Difference With Your Life

I read a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning... to the end.

He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke of the following date with tears.
But he said what mattered most of all...
Was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents
All the time that she spent alive on earth.
And only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own;
The cars... the house... the cash...

What matters is how we live and love...
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard;
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real...
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives...
Like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So when your eulogy is being read
With your life's actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

When People Come Into Our Lives

Sometimes people come into your life
and you know right away
that they were meant to be there,
to serve some sort of purpose,
teach you a lesson,
or to help you figure out who you are
or who you want to become.

You never know who these people may be
(possibly your roommate, neighbor,
coworker, long lost friend, lover,
or even a complete stranger),
but when you lock eyes with them,
you know at that very moment
they will affect your life in some profound way.

And sometimes things happen to you
that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first,
but in reflection you find
that without overcoming those obstacles
you would have never realized
your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.

Everything happens for a reason.

Nothing happens by chance
or by means of good luck.
Illness, injury, love,
lost moments of true greatness,
and sheer stupidity all
occur to test the limits of your soul.

Without these small tests,
whatever they may be,
life would be like a smoothly paved,
straight, flat road to nowhere.

It would be safe and comfortable,
but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet who affect your life,
and the success and downfalls you experience,
help to create who you are and who you become.

Bad experiences can be learned from.

In fact, they are probably
the most poignant and important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart,
forgive them, for they have helped you learn
about trust and the importance of being cautious
when you open your heart.

If someone loves you,
love them back unconditionally,
not only because they love you,
but because in a way,
they are teaching you to love
and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

Make every day count.

Appreciate every moment
and take from those moments
everything that you possibly can
for you may never be able to experience it again.
Talk to people
that you have never talked to before,
and actually listen.
Let yourself fall in love,
break free, and set your sights high.
Hold your head up
because you have every right to.

Tell yourself you are a great individual
and believe in yourself,
for if you don't believe in yourself;
it will be hard for others to believe in you.

You can make your life anything you wish.
Create your own life
and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

Most importantly...
If you love someone tell him or her,
for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.

And learn a lesson in life each day that you live.

That's the story of life.

Keys to Happiness

• Try to end a quarrel.
• Seek out a forgotten friend.
• Dismiss suspicion, and replace it with trust.
• Write a love letter.
• Share some treasure.
• Give a soft answer.
• Encourage youth.
• Manifest your loyalty in word and deed.
• Keep a promise.
• Find the time.
• Forgo a grudge.
• Forgive an enemy.
• Listen. Apologize if you were wrong.
• Try to understand.
• Flout envy.
• Examine your demands of others.
• Think first of somebody else.
• Appreciate.
• Be kind.
• Be gentle.
• Laugh a little.
• Laugh a little more.
• Deserve confidence.
• Take up arms against malice.
• Express your gratitude.
• Go to church.
• Welcome a stranger.
• Gladden the heart of a child or a senior.
• Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.
• Do a random act of kindness.
• Speak your love.

If you use these keys to happiness,
You can unlock the doors of success!

Do Not Forget Your Past, Learn From It

Far away in the distant past
lie the memories of things that once
were and how they have affected who we are today.

We regret the things we did not do and wish
that we could change the things we did wrong.
We should look to the future instead.

We end up waiting our lives in remorse
and pass right by all the good things
that are happening in the present.

If we look toward the future,
we are sure to find at least some happiness
that will make our lives worthwhile.

You can find comfort
in the thoughts and actions of those around you.
They will help you, get through the rough times
and also rejoice with you
when things are good.

Just look for the brighter day
and you will get through life.
Many complications may arise
and things might seem wrong,
stick to your virtues.
Hold your head up high
so the whole world can see
how special you are...
and you will make it.

Allow Your Own Inner Light to Guide You

There comes a time when you must stand alone.

You must feel confident enough within yourself to follow your own dreams.

You must be willing to make sacrifices.

You must be capable of changing and rearranging your priorities so that your final goal can be achieved.

Sometimes, familiarity and comfort need to be challenged.

There are times when you must take a few extra chances and create your own realities.

Be strong enough to at least try to make your life better.

Be confident enough that you won't settle for a compromise just to get by.

Appreciate yourself by allowing yourself the opportunities to grow, develop, and find your true sense of purpose in this life.

Don't stand in someone else's shadow when it's your sunlight that should lead the way.

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Work hard at what you like to do and try to overcome all obstacles.

Laugh at your mistakes and praise yourself for learning from them.

Pick some flowers and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Say hello to strangers and enjoy the people you know.

Don't be afraid to show your emotions laughing and crying make you feel better.

Love your friends and family with your entire being they are the most important part of your life.

Feel the calmness on a quiet sunny day.

Find a rainbow and live your world of dreams, always remember life is better than it seems.

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Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
Because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those
Who are also thankful for the setbacks.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
And they can become your blessings.

Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.

Inspiring Angel Poems

Friendship Angel

When I have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.

A smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, "Everything will be just fine"
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.

An Angel's love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angel's see us through
They smile when we are happy, and will cry when we are blue...

Thanks for being my Angel my friend
I will be there for you until the end.

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My Guardian Angel
By Cindy Mock

Angels are all around us, most of us know this.
Some are too cynical or busy to notice.
Some think they just have wings and fly.
But others don't even question why.
They look like you and me. They all have a purpose.
They are only here to guide us and serve us.
How many times have we said, "That was close!"
And went on to feel depressed and morose?
We never even thought of how lucky we are
To have these angels provide us with care.
So next time you see the beggar on the street
Remember to greet him and be real sweet
For it just might be a test from God
To see how loving you'll be to this sot.
So get in your car or catch the bus
But please don't forget whose watching over us.
Thank them and cherish them and give them the praise
And you will be blessed the rest of your days

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Guardian Angel My Favorite Friend
By Sharon Carson

Guardian Angel My Favorite Friend!
I look to you from morning until daylight end!
From the heavens I call on you
To watch over me and the little ones!
With each day I feel your presence.
I know you are right beside me.
I know when I feel lost, you guide!
I know when I feel lonely, you hope!
I know you give me strength to do my deeds!
It is in you Dear Angel That I believe!
So when you are going to sleep each night,
Remember to Thank Your Guardian Angel
For guiding you to Heavens Light!

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My Special Angel
By Shoney Winstead

She's always watching over me,
I feel her presence near,
She's always here to listen,
And guide me through my fears.
She's a very special angel,
One God choose just for me,
She was once my Mom here on earth,
But that wasn't long to be.
God called her home one night,
My fear and rage did see the,
If He were a loving God,
Why take my Mom from me.
But in time I saw the plan,
He unveiled for me to see,
He had taken my Mom away,
But He gave her back to me.
There was only one thing different,
About this wondrous thing,
She just traded her faded house-dress,
For a halo and snow white wings.

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Dear Child

As I lay in bed at night.
I question the Universe with all my heart and might.
Somewhere between deep and dreaming.
A sweet sound of an angel came in streaming.
Dear Child. Who am I? You often do ask.
I am the voice of all souls present and past.
I am the spirit who saunters in the breeze.
I am the sun that shines brightly with little effort and ease.
I am you, I am me. I am us. I am we...
I am the woman you see in the mirror.
I am the man you yearn to be nearer.
I am the voice of the wind, soft and shrilling.
I am the sweet sounding music of water trickling.
I am the embrace of our Earth Mother.
I am the love of our Heavenly Father.
I am you, I am me. I am us. I am we...
During the gentle rain, I am the water that nourishes every living thing.
Even in the coldest of hearts. I am the fire that burns...
Never still from dusk to dark.
Dear child of ours, theirs and mine.
Don't be shy to ask. When? How? Or why?
Some questions will go unanswered even as hard as you try.
And some answers forever unquestioned with every breath and sigh.
You are always the teacher and forever the student.
Never ever be afraid to ask and comment...
I am you, I am me. I am us. I am we...
As the eagle saunters through the sky, he never asks where or why.
When dreams seem further than the stars above...
Fill your heart with songs of laughter and love.
Forever and ever since time began... All that is and is that am,
It's every bit a part of our wondrous God's plan.

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The Angels are Here
By Allison Morgan

The Angels are here,
I heard my Dad say.
There are three on the roof
They're not leaving today.
There is one very tall one
And one to each side,
Could they possibly be my guides?
Go and get my glasses so I can see.
I think the angels Are here for me.
Though IM afraid, I will go even though
I know you will be missing me so.
I need a white balloon that I can ride.
To fly with the angels across the sky.
Remember I Love You, and it was all not in vain.
My name has been written and gone is my pain.

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I Never Saw Your Wings
By Michele

How is it that I never saw your wings
When you were here with me?
When you closed your eyes and soared
To the Heavens I could hear the
Faint flutter of you wings as you left.
Your body no longer on this side
Your spirit here eternally I see your halo shine.
I close my eyes and see the multicolored wings
Surround me in my saddest moments and my happiest times.
Mother my angel God has given you your assignment
Always my mother forever my angel.
You fly into my dreams and when I am asleep
I feel your wings brush against my face wiping away
The tears I shed since I can no longer hold
You in my arms but in my heart.
You earned those wings dear mother
And you will always be me angel eternal.

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Where Are You My Angel
By Helyn Kent

Where are you my angel
I need you desperately
I need your help and guidance
I am in terrible despair.
Where are you my angel
I'm calling out to you
Dear angel, show me what to do.
Where are you my angel
Life seems to pass me by
I'm crying out for help
Please show me the way.
Where are you my angel
I know you're hovering near,
Just give me a little shove
I know that you can hear.
Where are you my angel
I'm asking, show me the way
Let me in your wisdom share.

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Angels Dressed in White
By Libby Garrett

As I was dreaming one night,
I saw Angels dressed in white.
Flying slowly through the air,
The Angels were saying a prayer.
Bless this one dear Lord,
One day she will get her reward.
She will receive her Angel wings,
And join us as we sing.
She will be a strong one you see,
With her wings she will be free.
To find the one who needs her most,
This new Angel will stay very close.
To help and guide them through,
Could this Angel be for you?

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Angels in My Sky
By Sedric Clark

I once, long ago, saw an angel in my sky.
An angel that my life has now been touched by.
She caught my eye with loving stare.
I looked into hers, such a beautiful glare.
She enters my path when danger is near,
To show me a new route away from all fear.
With her wings of white and her halo of blue.
I'm not alone with her, she watches over you too.
She is our angel guardian, angel of the city.
For eyes too blind to see, I do so pity.
She's come from the sky, yet she never touches the ground.
She can sing to your heart without making a sound.
The angel delivers our messages of prayer to the king.
His love and grace back to you, is what she will bring.
And by the way, for what it's worth,
You can be sure she has been with us all since birth.
My little message to my fellow mankind.
Keep her by your side, don't ever leave her behind.

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An Angel Walks Beside Me
By Tonya Moneck

An angel walks beside me,
I feel him everyday,
He helps me through lives ups and downs,
And whatever comes my way.
He guides me down the road of life,
And lights the darkest roads,
He picks me up and carries me,
When I can not bear the load.
He helps to ease the pain I feel,
He mends my spirit, too,
He holds my hand, and shelters me,
And gives me courage and strength, too.
He speaks to me with words of love,
And he listens to my pleas,
He was sent here from the lord above,
To guide and comfort me.
I know he's always watching,
Though his form I can not see,
It's a peace I feel deep in my heart,
That leads me to believe.
An angel walks beside me,
I feel blessed everyday,
That the presence of this angel,
Will never go away.

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An Angel of the Lord
By Stan "Rocky" Rogers

An Angel of the Lord does walk,
The mission chose by Him,
Walking towards the one God chose,
Whose life has now turned grim.
Waits all so true,
An Angel of the Lord does walk,
Fulfilling ordained commission,
Are you the one know not how,
Nor know us when,
Nor what, but only why,
God desires for us to know,
He hears our mournful cry.
Some behold angelic sights,
And marvel at God's hand,
Some receive the unexplained,
Deliverance He's planned.
Just know when least expected that,
You may behold one day,
An Angel of the Lord, that's come,
To keep ill fate at bay.
It matters not, if none believe,
Nor what, one says to you,
For when your eyes behold God's Help,
You'll know who's now in need?
God honors true contrition.

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Guardian Angels

Guardian angels are a gift from God,
A treasure of immeasurable worth.
Sent to guard and protect His children
While they are still on Earth!

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I Have a Friendly Angel
By DeAnna Carter

I have a friendly angel that lives here with me,
She's about as friendly as an angel can be.
She watches o'er my footsteps and guides me down the path,
That is best for me to go, to avoid God's wrath!
She loves to be warm and cozy and comfortable it seems,
She even likes to watch TV and be part of my dreams.
She's sometimes loud and noisy in the middle of the night,
Strange sounds we hear, we can't explain, when she comes 'round at night.
She protects this household from unseen dangers I know,
She's always there to help me out, when 'er I'm feeling low.
She goes with me in my car, on trips wherever I go,
I always take her with me, she's there, this I know!
Now some of you may think I'm really out in the cold!
Others may say, she sure sounds mighty bold!
But, consider it from my point of view, if you take the time,
Wouldn't you rather have an Angel, than think you're losing your mind?

Life Ain't a Score

Life isn't about keeping score.
It's not about how many friends you have
Or how accepted you are.

Not about if you have plans
This weekend or if you're alone.
It isn't about who you're dating,
Who you used to date,
How many people you've dated,
Or if you haven't been
With anyone at all.

It isn't about who you have kissed.
It's not about sex.
It isn't about who your family is
Or how much money they have.
Or what kind of car you drive.
Or where you are sent to school.

It's not about how beautiful
Or ugly you are.
Or what clothes you wear,
What shoes you have on,
Or what kind of music you listen to.

It's not about if your hair is blonde,
Red, black, or brown.
Or if your skin is too light or too dark.
Not about what grades you get,
How smart you are,
How smart everybody else thinks you are,
Or how smart standardized tests say you are.

It's not about what clubs you're in
Or how good you are at "your" sport.
It's not about representing your whole being
On a piece of paper and seeing who will "accept"
The written you.

LIFE JUST ISN'T!

But, life is about who you love
And who you hurt.
It's about who you make happy
Or unhappy purposefully.

It's about keeping or betraying trust.
It's about friendship, used
As a sanctity or a weapon.
It's about what you say and mean,
Maybe hurtful, maybe heartening.

About starting rumors and
Contributing to petty gossip.
It's about what judgments you pass and why.
And who your judgments are spread to.

It's about who you've ignored
With full control and intention.
It's about jealousy, fear,
Ignorance, and revenge.
It's about carrying inner hate and love,
Letting it grow, and spreading it.

But most of all, it's about using your life
To touch or poison other people's
Hearts in such a way that could
Have never occurred alone.

Only you choose the way
Those hearts are affected,
And those choices are
What life's all about.

Prayer For My Computer

Every single evening
As I'm lying here in bed,
This tiny little Prayer
Keeps running through my head.

God bless all my family
Wherever they may be,
Keep them warm and safe from harm
For they're so close to me.

And God, there is one more thing
I wish that you could do,
Hope you don't mind me asking
Please bless my computer too.

Now I know that it's unusual
To Bless a motherboard,
But listen just a second
While I explain it to you, Lord.

You see that little metal box
Holds more than odds and ends,
Inside those small compartments
Rest so many of my friends.

I know so much about them
By the kindness that they give,
And this little scrap of metal
Takes me in to where they live.

By faith is how I know them
Much the same as you,
We share in what life brings us
And from that our friendships grew.

Please take an extra minute
From your duties up above,
To bless those in my address book
That's filled with so much love.

Wherever else this prayer may reach
To each and every friend,
Bless each e-mail inbox
And each person who hits send.

When you update your Heavenly list
On your own CD-ROM,
Bless everyone who says this prayer
Sent up to GOD.com.

Amen.

The Greatest Pain in Life

The greatest pain in life is not to die, but to be ignored.
To lose the person you love so much
To another who doesn't care at all.
To have someone you care about so much throw a party
And not tell you about it.

When your favorite person on earth
Neglects to invite you to his graduation.
To have people think that you don't care.

The greatest pain in life, is not to die, but to be forgotten.
To be left in the dust after another's great achievement.
To never get a call from a friend, just saying "hi".
When you show someone your innermost thoughts
And they laugh in your face.

For friends to always be too busy to console you
When you need someone to lift your spirits.
When it seems like the only person who cares about you, is you.

Life is full of pain, but does it ever get better?
Will people ever care about each other,
And make time for those who are in need?

Each of us has a part to playing this great show we call life.
Each of us has a duty to mankind to tell our friends we love them.
If you do not care about your friends you will not be punished.
You will simply be ignored... forgotten... as you have done to others.

A Life That Matters

Ready or not, some day will die, all will come to an end.
There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days.

All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten,
Will pass to someone else.
Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.

Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and
Jealousies will finally disappear.
So, too, your hopes, ambitions, plans, and to-do lists will expire.

The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.
It won't matter where you came from,
Or on what side of the tracks you lived at the end.

It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant.
Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.

So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built;
not what you got, but what you gave.

What will matter is not your success, but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity,
Compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched,
Empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your competence, but your character.
What will matter is not how many people you knew,
But how many will feel a lasting loss when you're gone.
What will matter is how long you will be remembered,
By whom and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.
Choose to live a life that matters.

Women Deserve The Best

A woman will get only what she seeks.
Choose your goals carefully.
Know what you like,
And what you do not like.

Be critical about what you can do well.
Choose a career or lifestyle that interests you
And work hard to make it a success
But also have fun in what you do.

Be honest with people and do your best
But don't depend on anyone
To make life easy or happy for you
(Only you can do that for yourself).

Be strong and decisive
But remain sensitive.
Understand who you are
And what you want in life.

When you are ready to enter a relationship,
Make sure that the person is worthy of
Everything you are physically and mentally.

Strive to achieve all that you want.
Find happiness in everything you do.
Love with your entire being.
Love with an uninhibited soul.
Make a triumph of every aspect of your life.

Boogie Through Life

Don't cry because it's over...
Smile because it happened.

Pain and Suffering is inevitable...
But Misery is optional.

Yesterday is history...
Tomorrow is a mystery...
Today is a gift...
That's why it's called The Present.

A good exercise for the heart
Is to bend down and help another up.

Life is what you make of it...
Kinda like Play-Doh

The bubbling brook would lose its song
If you removed the rocks.

Happiness comes through doors
You didn't even know you left open.

Everything is always okay in the end,
If it's not, then it's not the end.

A girl on the street pointing up at the sky says: "Look, an Angel!"
Passersby laugh: "You fool, that is only a cloud."
How wonderful to see Angels where there are only clouds.
How sad to see clouds where there are Angels.

Here's a test to find if your mission on earth is finished:
If you're alive, it isn't.

So be happy!
Don't let anything burst your balloon!
Boogie through life!

Looking for a Sign from God

When looking for a sign from God
Sometimes we cannot see;
The road He's chosen for our path
Is still a mystery.

Start looking with your heart
Instead of with your eyes,
And what was once a mystery
Will no longer be disguised.

For with Him there is no limit
There's nothing He can't do,
The words "what if" do not belong
When He shows His signs to you.

His sign may be a similar thought
An action, word or deed
That you thought about and carried out
To someone else in need.

His sign may be two hearts
That seem to beat as one
Like dark clouds moved away
By the rising of the sun.

When someone puts a limit
On distance, time or space
The signs cannot be seen
Of His Amazing Grace.

So when searching for a sign from God
Be sure to always know,
God gives you confirmation
Of where He wants you to go.

When I am an Old Woman

By Jenny Joseph

I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me,
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.

I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.

I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other people's gardens
And learn to spit.

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and a pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.

But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We will have friends to dinner and read the papers.
But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old and start to wear purple.

Believe In Your Heart

Believe in your heart
that something wonderful is about to happen.

Love your life.
Believe in your own powers,
and your own potential,
and in your own innate goodness.

Wake every morning
with the awe of just being alive.
Discover each day the magnificent,
awesome beauty in the world.

Explore and embrace life in yourself
and in everyone you see each day.
Reach within to find your own specialness.
Amaze yourself and rouse those around you
to the potential of each new day.

Don't be afraid to admit
that you are less than perfect;
this is the essence of your humanity.

Let those who love you help you.
Trust enough to be able to take.
Look with hope to the horizon of today,
for today is all we truly have.

Live this day well.
Let a little sun out as well as in.
Create your own rainbows.
Be open to all your possibilities;
all possibilities and Miracles.

Always believe in Miracles.

Life Isn't About Going Back

"Life isn't about going back, it's about going forward.
Yes, there are times in our life that we wish we could relive.
But, if we already lived them perfectly, why live them again?
The adventure of life is that there's always something new.
New challenges, new experiences.
A fun game is a game that gets harder as it goes.
So it is with life."

Inspiring message from: Brader Eli

Beauty of a Woman

The beauty of a woman
is not in the clothes she wears,
the figure that she carries
or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman
must be seen in her eyes,
because that is the doorway to her heart,
the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman
is not in a facial mole,
but true beauty in a woman
is reflected in her soul.

It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
the passion that she shows.
and the beauty of a woman
with passing years...only grows!

Anyway

People are often unreasonable,
Illogical, and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind,
People may accuse you of selfish,
Ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful,
You will win some false friends
And some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank,
People may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building,
Someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness,
They may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today,
People will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have,
And it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you’ve got anyway.