Just because a person smiles all the time, doesn't mean their life is perfect.
That is a symbol of hope and strength.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
You'll Meet Two Kinds of People in Life
You will meet two kinds of people in life: ones who build you up and ones who tear you down.
But in the end, you'll thank them both.
Make sure that as you believe and that as you create life, that you place people around you that believe as well.
So many people in life are people who will build you up, while there will be others who will be so discourage with their own lives that they try to discourage others.
You are unique.
There are many people who are too scared to live their own lives, who only look for someone to blame because they aren't in control of their own lives or destiny.
Never let those who are fearful play such a big part of your life, that you fear making the moves you feel in your spirit are necessary to make.
Let rid of the pain, the judgment, the drama, the fear, and let go of the people who only empower these things to take a hold of you in your life.
Be different, and be around those who aren't afraid to be the same, different.
But in the end, you'll thank them both.
Make sure that as you believe and that as you create life, that you place people around you that believe as well.
So many people in life are people who will build you up, while there will be others who will be so discourage with their own lives that they try to discourage others.
You are unique.
There are many people who are too scared to live their own lives, who only look for someone to blame because they aren't in control of their own lives or destiny.
Never let those who are fearful play such a big part of your life, that you fear making the moves you feel in your spirit are necessary to make.
Let rid of the pain, the judgment, the drama, the fear, and let go of the people who only empower these things to take a hold of you in your life.
Be different, and be around those who aren't afraid to be the same, different.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
© Max Ehrmann 1927
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
© Max Ehrmann 1927
Friday, January 11, 2013
Life is about Balance
Life is all about balance,
good and evil
disappointment and hope.
Every time I am so disappointed by human flaws,
something happens and I am equally awed by people,
then my hope is restored once again.
good and evil
disappointment and hope.
Every time I am so disappointed by human flaws,
something happens and I am equally awed by people,
then my hope is restored once again.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
First Thought for 2013
Your New Year will mostly depend on what you take into it and what you leave behind, the most important being your mindset.
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