Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Love
I love you, yes you, reading this.
Don't be to hard on yourself,
we all make bad choices sometimes
and don't always do the right thing.
We get what we give out in the world,
so always give love and joy.
You're not alone,
I'm right here with you and I do care,
even if we don't know each other.
Don't be to hard on yourself,
we all make bad choices sometimes
and don't always do the right thing.
We get what we give out in the world,
so always give love and joy.
You're not alone,
I'm right here with you and I do care,
even if we don't know each other.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Quote
"Music doesn’t lie.
If there is something to be changed in this world,
then it can only happen through music."
Jimi Hendrix
If there is something to be changed in this world,
then it can only happen through music."
Jimi Hendrix
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Today's Horoscope ...
"Get out your pen and pick up a brand-new journal.
This wouldn't be a bad time to start a dream log.
Your dreams will be especially prophetic now, so try to remember them when you wake up. Tracking what your mind does while you sleep can help you figure out what's going on in the real world. And, at the very least, you'll end up knowing a bit more about yourself."
This wouldn't be a bad time to start a dream log.
Your dreams will be especially prophetic now, so try to remember them when you wake up. Tracking what your mind does while you sleep can help you figure out what's going on in the real world. And, at the very least, you'll end up knowing a bit more about yourself."
Saturday, November 21, 2009
An Obituary printed in the London Times ....
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend,
Common Sense,
who has been with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was, since
his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated
such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
Why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn't always fair;
and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies
(don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies
(adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned
but overbearing regulations were set in place.
Reports of a6-year-old boy charged with sexual
harassment for kissing a classmate;
teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch;
and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student,
only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked
teachers for doing the job that they themselves had
failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were
required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion
or an aspirin to a student;
but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant
and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the
religious organizations became businesses;
and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't
defend yourself from a burglar
in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live,
after a woman failed to realize that a
steaming cup of coffee was hot.
She spilled a little in her lap,
and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents,
Truth and Trust, by his spouse, Discretion, by
his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights, I Want It Now,
Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim
Not many attended his funeral
because so few realized he was gone.
If you still remember him, pass this on.
If not, join the majority and do nothing!
Common Sense,
who has been with us for many years.
No one knows for sure how old he was, since
his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated
such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
Why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn't always fair;
and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies
(don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies
(adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned
but overbearing regulations were set in place.
Reports of a6-year-old boy charged with sexual
harassment for kissing a classmate;
teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch;
and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student,
only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked
teachers for doing the job that they themselves had
failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were
required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion
or an aspirin to a student;
but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant
and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the
religious organizations became businesses;
and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't
defend yourself from a burglar
in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live,
after a woman failed to realize that a
steaming cup of coffee was hot.
She spilled a little in her lap,
and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents,
Truth and Trust, by his spouse, Discretion, by
his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights, I Want It Now,
Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim
Not many attended his funeral
because so few realized he was gone.
If you still remember him, pass this on.
If not, join the majority and do nothing!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
A Forward From My Parents ....
Life On A Train
A while back, I read a very interesting book that compared life to a train ride or a series of train rides. Life is like a train ride, it read. We get on. We ride. We get off. We get back on and ride some more. There are accidents and there are delays. At certain stops there are surprises. Some of these will translate into great moments of joy, some will result in profound sorrow. When we are born and we first board the train, we meet people whom we think will be with us for the entire journey. Those people are our parents!
Sadly, this is far from the truth.
Our parents are with us for as long as we absolutely need them. They too have journeys they must complete. We live on with the memories of their love, affection, friendship, guidance and their ever presence. There are others who board the train and who eventually become very important to us, in turn. These people are our brothers, sisters, friends and acquaintances, whom we will learn to love, and cherish. Some people consider their journey like a jaunty tour. They will just go merrily along .
Others, will encounter many upsets, tears, losses on their journey. Others still, will linger on to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. Some people on the train will leave an everlasting impression when they get off…. Some will get on and get off the train so quickly, they will scarsely leave a sign that they ever travelled along with you or ever crossed your path… We will sometimes be upset that some passengers whom we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own.
Then again, there’s nothing that says we can’t seek them out anyway.
Nevertheless, once sought out and found, we may not even be able to sit next to them because that seat will already be taken. That’s okay … everyone’s journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, challenges, setbacks and goodbyes. We must strive to make the best of it … no matter what...
We must constantly strive to understand our travel companions and look for the best in everyone.
Remember that at any moment during our journey, any one of our travel companions can have a weak moment and be in need of our help.
We too may vacilate or hesitate, even trip… hopefully we can count on someone being there to be supportive and understanding…
The bigger mystery of our journey is that we don’t know when our last stop will come.
Neither do we know when our travel companions will make their last stop.
Not even those sitting in the seat next to us.
Personally, I know I’ll be sad to make my final stop…. I’m sure of it!
My separation from all those friends and acquaintances I made during the train ride will be painful. Leaving all those I’m close to will be a sad thing. But then again, I’m certain that one day I’ll get to the main station only to meet up with everone else. They’ll all be carrying their baggage… most of which they didn’t have when they first got on this train.
I’ll be glad to see them again. I’ll also be glad to have contributed to their baggage… and to have enriched their lives, just as much as they will have contributed to my baggage and enriched my life.
We’re all on this train ride together. Above all, we should all try to strive to make the ride as pleasant and memorable as we can, right up until we each make the final stop and leave the train for the last time.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Week I Was Born Means ....
You are a champion of the underdog.
You despise intolerance and unfair treatment in any form.
You dislike people who pretend to be something they are not and often ‘poke holes’ in other people’s balloons.
You have a low self image and you have bursts of anger that usually do not last long.
You are a resourceful individual and rarely at loss for new ideas.
You are your own worse enemy.
You love activity and movement.
You are easily affected by what others say and do and a wrong look could easily ruin your whole day.
You are abundant in humor, irony, and wit.
You like to make plans for the future.
You crave love and are extremely affectionate but are rarely able to find the right person.
You are not easily satisfied and often bored; you have a great need for attention.
Strengths: Lively – Inventive – Affectionate
Weaknesses: Irritated – Vulnerable – Needy
You despise intolerance and unfair treatment in any form.
You dislike people who pretend to be something they are not and often ‘poke holes’ in other people’s balloons.
You have a low self image and you have bursts of anger that usually do not last long.
You are a resourceful individual and rarely at loss for new ideas.
You are your own worse enemy.
You love activity and movement.
You are easily affected by what others say and do and a wrong look could easily ruin your whole day.
You are abundant in humor, irony, and wit.
You like to make plans for the future.
You crave love and are extremely affectionate but are rarely able to find the right person.
You are not easily satisfied and often bored; you have a great need for attention.
Strengths: Lively – Inventive – Affectionate
Weaknesses: Irritated – Vulnerable – Needy
Friday, May 29, 2009
Happiness List for Emily ...
This list is for Emily, my friend who asks very little of me.
She is a great person and I'm so glad I know her ....
The TEN things I love …..
Music– All kinds and ways of expressing song. Playing and singing Music.
My family– All of them! Parents, siblings, kids, and the like. They challenge and love me throughout it all!
Reading and Movies – Fictional novels are my favorite, but reading in general gets my thoughts and creative juices going. Movies are great – getting lost in another world for a few hours can really make me appreciate my own OR spark ideas to make mine better.
My BED – especially with freshly washed sheets and fluffed pillows, duvet and feather covers. There’s something about being cocooned in feathers that makes sleeping joyful!
Butterflies – All kinds, especially the African Hairstreak, ‘cause it’s purple! They remind me of the transformation and freedom of life.
Purple – Anything purple, including a really great, dark purple bruise. It says you did something to accomplish that color!
The Gospel – It is amazing and helps me every day! I am so blessed to have been born into a family under the covenant.
My Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies – All buttery and dark brown sugary goodness! I just made some yesterday as a treat for joining a gym. Maybe a little self-sabotaging, but I’m worth it!
The Satisfaction of a Clean Room – I love the feel and smell of cleanliness. It just feels right!
My Friends – They are so good to me and for me. Whenever I need a sounding board, there they are. When I need to have some fun, they accommodate. Whenever I need anything, I can just ask! I am very grateful for them!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
God in ALL Things ...
Someone said --
'Never borrow from the future.
If you worry about what may happen tomorrow
and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain.
Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day un-rushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule,
or that will compromise your mental health.
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day un-rushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule,
or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and un-clutter your life.
7. Less is more (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time;
don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern,find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden,
extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut).
This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life..
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot.
Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25.Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26 Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good
'Thank you Jesus ...'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego
33 Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've
never been grateful for before.
GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
'If God is for us, who can be against us?'
(Romans 8:31)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Today is my birthday!
I'm 36 years old!
It feels weird to say that and feel so young. It has been a hard year but the sun is shining and the birds are singing and the sky is blue and I feel great!!!! I feel like a child sometimes still and yet way over the hill other days. I woke up this morning feeling the same way I did yesterday. Although, I've been happier the last couple of weeks, since KR moved out. I've moved back into my apartment, meaning, I'm not sequestered to my room. She had decided that I needed to be in my room because I was spending too much time in the living room! She really was a control freak and I'm so happy she is out of my life!
My new roommate and friend Sarah is wonderful. We talk about our days and it's comfortable, there is no pressure or feeling of interogiations. It's just peaceful and I love it!
It feels weird to say that and feel so young. It has been a hard year but the sun is shining and the birds are singing and the sky is blue and I feel great!!!! I feel like a child sometimes still and yet way over the hill other days. I woke up this morning feeling the same way I did yesterday. Although, I've been happier the last couple of weeks, since KR moved out. I've moved back into my apartment, meaning, I'm not sequestered to my room. She had decided that I needed to be in my room because I was spending too much time in the living room! She really was a control freak and I'm so happy she is out of my life!
My new roommate and friend Sarah is wonderful. We talk about our days and it's comfortable, there is no pressure or feeling of interogiations. It's just peaceful and I love it!
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