Never Give Up

Never Give Up One day a young lady was driving along with her father. They came upon a storm, and the young lady asked her father, What should I do?" He said "keep driving". Cars began to pull over to the side, the storm was Getting worse. "What should I do." The young lady asked? "Keep driving," her father replied. On up a few feet, she noticed that eighteen wheelers were also pulling over. She told her dad, "I must pull over, I can barely see ahead. It is Terrible, and everyone is pulling over!" Her father told her, "Don't give up, just keep driving!" Now the storm was terrible, but she never stopped driving, and soon she Could see a little more clearly. After a couple of miles she was again on Dry land, and the sun came out. Her father said, "Now you can pull over and get out." She said "But why now?" He said "When you get out, look back at all the people that gave up and are Still in the storm, because you never gave up your storm is now over. This is a testimony for anyone who is going through "hard times". Just because everyone else, even the strongest, gives up. You don't have To...if you keep going, soon your storm will be over and the sun will shine Upon your face again. This story touched me! I hope it touched you, too !!!

Go Deep

Go Deep Most of us think too much, especially about events and people,  local and global, famous and not so famous. When we are always thinking about what is happening on the surface of life,  the visible, then it is as if we are living a superficial life. Deep down inside there is a voice, a longing, a calling to depth. It's our heart,  reminding us to visit, explore and express the depths of our ourselves.  Going deep and being deep requires time spent in solitude, some periods of introversion and a conversation with ourselves.  How on earth will we ever see what is in our heart unless we  dive deep inside, switch on the light and look. Those who do will tell you it changes everything. What do they see?  Simple, only beauty and truth. They are always there, waiting for us to return.  Waiting to welcome us and to introduce ourselves to ourself. ~unknown~

Let it Begin With You

Let it Begin With You

Today, be in peace. 
Take a moment to fill yourself with peace
And to know the truth:  it all begins with you.

Be the light that shines out for the world.
 Be the beacon of hope and love, joy and wonder. 
Be the bright glow in the life of everyone you touch this year
 And know that your glow ignites them and that they then ignite others. 

And this wondrous glow of love and joy can spread rapidly,
Person to person, reaching around the globe, filling hearts
 With love and lives with laughter.  And it all begins with you.

Take a deep breath and fill yourself with love and light. 
See your own light glowing inside and then spreading out.
  And now lift yourself up, up and up, until you see that
You are a star in the night sky, shining down on the world,
 Your love and your light blessing all below. 

You are this light, this shining star of hope and joy for millions.
 Allow yourself to be this.  Allow yourself to step into
 Your full power to be the peace that the world yearns for. 

Let it begin within you and fill every word, every gesture,
 Every touch, everything you do today and in the coming year,
 In the coming lifetime. 
Let it begin with you.
~unknown~

 

 

The Power of 3 Little Words

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3 Little Words Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often Come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the Power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships That have cooled. The following three word phrases can enrich every relationship:   I'LL BE THERE - Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can Give. When we are truly present for other people, important things happen to Them and to us. We are renewed in love and friendship. We are restored Emotionally and spiritually. 'Being there' is at the very, very core of Civility. I MISS YOU - Perhaps more marriages could be salvaged and strengthened if Couples simply and sincerely said to each other, "I miss you." This powerful Affirmation tells partners they are wanted, needed, desired and loved. I RESPECT YOU -  Respect is another way of showing love. Respect conveys the Feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm The importance of a relationship. MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT -  This phrase is highly effective in diffusing an Argument and restoring frayed emotions. The flip side of "maybe you're Right" is the humility of admitting "maybe I'm wrong." PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Many broken relationships could be restored and healed If people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us are Vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to Own up to he has been in the wrong, which is by saying, in other words, that He is wiser today than he was yesterday. I THANK YOU - Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy The companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily Courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many Expressions of kindness. On the other hand, people whose circle of friends Is severely constricted often do not have the attitude of gratitude.   COUNT ON ME -  "A friend is one who walks in when others walk out." "Loyalty Is an essential ingredient for true friendship; it is the emotional glue That bonds people. Those who are rich in their relationships tend to be Steady and true friends. When troubles come, a good friend is there, Indicating "you can count on me." LET ME HELP - The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they Spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they Pitch in and help. I UNDERSTAND YOU - People become closer and enjoy each other more if they Feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting others know in So many little ways that you understand him or her is one of the most Powerful tools for healing your relationship. GO FOR IT -  Some of your friends may be non-conformists, have unique Projects and unusual hobbies. Support them in pursuing their interests. Rather than urging your loved ones to conform, encourage their uniqueness - Everyone has dreams that no one else has. I suppose the 3 little words that you were expecting to see have to be Reserved for those who are special; that is I LOVE YOU.   Have a sparkling day.