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Monday, 27 February 2012
Loneliness
When we usually experience these feelings it is due to a lack of liking ourselves and feeling at ease within our own company, this a lot of the time is because we have not learnt yet to love and accept ourselves fully.
These moments that we spend on our own, are as precious as the moments we spend with others.
As these are the moments when we can really take the time to nurture ourselves, we get the chance to do the things that we would not normally be doing, when we are in the company of other people.
When we take this time on our own and put our energy into something we enjoy, i.e a hobby etc, we will begin to feel different about spending time on our own, we will begin to accept who we are and learn to appreciate ourselves more.
There are many hobbies and skills that you have yet to discover about yourself, give yourself a chance, try something new, you may end up surprising yourself.
Be Conscious
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Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Food for thought
Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth, From the rising of the sun to the moon and the stars,Who is like unto the Lord our God,
children of the Lord ,praise the name of the Lord
who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth,
Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the pit...
children of the Lord ,praise the name of the Lord, ......
amen?? Amen....
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DAILY GUIDE TO THE SECRET. Day 2
gratitude to shift your energy. When you put all of your energy
into gratitude, you will see
miracles take place in your life. To change things quickly, commit
to writing 100 things you are
grateful for each day, until you
see the change. And FEEL the gratitude. Your power is inthe FEELING that
you put into the words of
gratitude.
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Inspiration guide
• There are many times in life, both big & small, when you get to see who really cares, who doesn't, and who just pretends to. Sometimes it's very surprising
• Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
• "Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand." ― Thomas Aquinas
• "If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin." ~ Ivan Turgenev
• The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it's a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free.~Chuck Swindoll
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Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Living our life
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MANIFESTING WITH THE SECRET DAILY. 1
principles on how to live your life
in accordance with the natural
laws of the Universe, and the
most important thing for any
person to do is to LIVE IT. You can only become the Master of your
life by LIVING IT! As we travel through a year of
teachings, the clarity,
understanding, and wisdom you
will receive every day will help
you live the laws that govern
human beings, so you may truly become the Master of your life. May the joy be with you,
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What you mean to me
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LEARN TO LET THINGS YOU CANNOT CONTROL GO
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Quotes of thought
• If you brought a new love into your life by taking them away from someone else, just remember..what they did with you they will inevitably do to you!!!- Da-silva
• Kindness in words creates confidence; kindness in thinking creates profoundness; kindness in giving creates love :: Lao Tzu ::
• Some people are meant to fall in love with each other, but not meant to be together for reasons far beyond them.
• God not only sees where you are, he sees where you can be.
• "Hope is the magic elixir that soothes the soul and gives us strength to thrive."
• "Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark." Rabinranath Tagore
• Forget the things that made you sad and remember those that made you glad.Forget the troubles that passed away and remember the blessings that come each day. they will always be there to lighten the day
• I don't regret the things I have done, I regret the thingsi did not do when I had the chance
To your success.
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It is a force of Change
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The Future is yours
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Sunday, 19 February 2012
Caring
LIFTED SOULS
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Saturday, 18 February 2012
Pain behind the Fame
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Friday, 17 February 2012
What do you dream of?
I want to know what you ache for
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are.
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
for love
for your dream
for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon...
I want to know if you have touched the centre of your own sorrow
if you have been opened by life's betrayals
or have become shrivelled and closed
from fear of further pain.
I want to know if you can sit with pain
mine or your own
without moving to hide it
or fade it
or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy
mine or your own
if you can dance with wildness
and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
without cautioning us
to be careful
to be realistic
to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me
is true.
I want to know if you can
disappoint another
to be true to yourself.
If you can bear the accusation of betrayal
and not betray your own soul.
If you can be faithless
and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see Beauty
even when it is not pretty
every day.
And if you can source your own life
from its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure
yours and mine
and still stand at the edge of the lake
and shout to the silver of the full moon,
"Yes."
It doesn't interest me
to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up
after the night of grief and despair
weary and bruised to the bone
and do what needs to be done
to feed the children.
It doesn't interest me who you know
or how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand
in the centre of the fire
with me
and not shrink back.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom
you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you
from the inside
when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone
with yourself
and if you truly like the company you keep
in the empty moments.
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Sowing and reaping
Freely give your love, kindness, compassion, value and understanding to life. All those good things will grow in depth and magnitude, and then they will return to you.
You may think at times that no one is watching, and that no one cares one way or another what you do. Yet even when no one is watching, especially when no one is watching, you are making a difference in the world.
And as time goes on, the gifts you give to life become magnified. They spread far beyond you.
Eventually, they spread so far that they cannot help but come back to you. So be sure to start each influence on its journey in the best, most positive way.
Live each moment as if the words you speak, the thoughts you think, and the actions you undertake will come back to you. For they will surely do so, bigger than you could ever imagine.
Ralph Marston
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You are destined to Succeed
invest in Nigeria, at a time when Nigerians did not have
phones. Even Zenith Bank refused to loan MTN cash to
operate, UBA rejected MTN's offer but today see the
difference. At least we all know the story of the only
civilian unelected President in Nigeria - Goodluck Jonathan. We know how the people said he was not
going to be President; they even made him acting-
President. Today the rest is history. What about Cowbell?
When they came to Nigeria, they made milk in a sachet,
Peak was laughing at them- they said Cowbell was milk
for the poor- but they were right! 3-million poor people could afford N10 a day for a sachet of milk. Oya, do the
math - 3million people buying milk at N10.00- that was
N30million every single day. In a month they grossed
N900million (almost N1billion). Even Peak had to make
sachet milk in order to survive in the market. So what
have people told you? What have they said you cannot do, or you do not qualify for, or you do not have
experience for? They told Cowbell, they told Goodluck,
they told MTN, but today the story has changed. I have a
feeling something is changing for you today! They will
change their strategies just to keep in step with you.
Don't listen to what people are saying or what life is showing you… YES, YOU CAN ! Do have a beautiful day...
Success is not about where you graduated from, but
what graduates out of you. Keep the spirit!...
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Love
~ that is love, compassion, and forgiveness
~ the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives
~ our prime purpose in this life is to help others
~ and if you can't help them ~ at least don't hurt them
~ this is my simple religion
~ there is no need for temples
~ no need for complicated philosophy
~ our own brain ~ our own heart is our temple
~ my religion is kindness ~ my philosophy is love ~
~ dalai lama ~
~ piglet " pooh, how do you spell love ?"
~ pooh " you don't spell it ~ you just feel it "
~ a a milne ~
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Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Vals special
Written by Louise R
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Sunday, 12 February 2012
True love
You don't look for answers. You don't look for mistakes.
Instead, you fight the mistakes. You accept the faults and
you overlook excuses. The measure of love is when you
love without measure. There are rare chances that you'll
meet the person you love and who loves you in return.
So once you have it, don't let it go. The chance may never
come your way again.
♥irreplaceable♥
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Limitations
Remember, there is always someone around who cares for you, telling you not to give up or set limitations for yourself, telling you that your life is actually beginning afresh when you think its ending, letting you know that its not the end of the road and that mountain you see can be surmounted to achieve the future you desire, telling you to push forward and take that extra effort, even though you might not know.
Laugh it off.
I hope you have forgotten any misery you have in those few minutes of reading that
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Letting go of the past
I let go of the people who judge me based on my past....
I am a strong soul...& I need not listen to the opinion given by those shits.....
I am free to live my present by my choices...
I let go of the need to give any explanation to anyone....
I am not anyones dustbin...to dump all garbages of everyones else's life...
I dont give a damn shit...paying for the sins I have never done..
I am a free bird....singing the song of eternal love...
I face the sky....& talk to my divine eternal love....
Who embraces me...& says NEVER LET GO of hope....I am still there looking at you....
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Roundabouts
has it's ups & it's downs,
it's left's & it's right's
it's smile's & it's frown's
it's airs & it's graces
it's snares in faces
the plights that cause flights
cause fights
that make you discern the cycle's
the different wheels titles.
The roundabout of existence
the love life that has insistence
It's enticing me in
it's got me in a spin.
All the feeling's that I go through
& all the label's that I make true
The whirlpool draws me ever nearer
its tornado wants me to see things clearer
yet I just want to judge
I don't like the nudge
that my perception may have to shift
& I will have to drift
into the abyss of not having the answer
so I spiral swirling here & there
like I no longer care
accepting that the roundabout of life will shape my being
beyond the vision that I have been seeing.
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Tribute to Whitney Houston
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Everybody searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone to fulfill my needs
A lonely place to be
So I learned to depend on me
[Chorus:]
I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
[Chorus]
And if by chance, that special place
That you've been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love
May her gentle soul rest in absolute peace
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Saturday, 11 February 2012
LOVE
love is eternal,endless sacrifice
love knoes no bargaining...
Pure love has no motives...
eternal love makes us unattached...
Unattached love will not hurt you
love opens the most important gates...
Love is the gate to all the secrets of the universe...
Eternal Love gives you supernatural powers...
Love gives you illumination
love loves for the sake of love itself...
love has no reason
love comes & penetrates through the forms & sees beyond....
All earthly love proceeds from the body...
Eternal love from soul...
Love never fails...
Love never dies
love knows no bargaining
Think and live life in love and harmony today
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IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN LIVE IT.
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Learning from Mistakes
if some judges you from your past....then it defines them....not YOU....♥.♥
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway..♥
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway..♥
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God;
It was never between you and them anyway.
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Limitations
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What do I know
Working with the acts that each day doth display
The beauty of letting go is to go with the flow
Allowing the answers to manifest, rising up through your chest
Passing your warming throat, words that can create an antidote
Whispered notes, sent in love quotes
Spoken words that have awoken within
Tokens that cease separation, increasing peace & integration
Words that flow creating a glow
are more often the words that will soften
a beaten brow, used to raise up & endow
another sister or brother
to placebo a dispute that others find hard to repute
You see what I do know is the flowing
within that their is a forever growing inner wisdom of knowing.
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Follow your own Winds at your own speed
~John Lennon, (1940 - 1980) English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music.
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WHAT IS LIFE?
Life is a Beauty ... Praise it
Life is a Challenge ... Meet it
Life is a Duty ... Perform it
Life is a Love ... Enjoy it
Life is a Tragedy ... Face it
Life is a Struggle ... Fight it
Life is a Promise ... Fulfill it
Life is a Game ... Play it
Life is a Gift ... Accept it
Life is a Journey ... Complete it
Life is a Mystery ... Unfold it
Life is a Goal ... Achieve it
Life is an Opportunity ... Take it
Life is a Puzzle ... Solve it
Life is a Song ... Sing it
Life is a Sorrow ... Overcome it
Life is a Spirit ... Realize it
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Friday, 10 February 2012
Your Dream is your life
You don't know unless you try where your dreams might take you.
Why put off until tomorrow what you can get started on today.
It all starts with a simple thought.
I'd like to have my own business.
I'd like to buy a new car.
I'd like to buy my dream home.
I'd like to.......
What would you like to do?
If you knew you could not fail, what would that be?
I have always wanted to open my own Salon. It is a high risk business.
Recently I worked in a Salon in a very busy growing area. They were building a new big store and spaces to rent a cross the street. I thought it would be an ideal spot for a new business.
That was 6 months ago. Now I discovered the space is still available and my thoughts & my dreams have taken over.
I can feel it and see it on every level. I have applied for my lease and it is my space, subject to financing. I'm working on a great business plan and I feel certain that I will succeed.
It all started with a simple thought. The thought was a lifelong dream I have had.
Now I am finally listening to that inner voice and following my dreams.
Listen to your inner voice and follow your intuition and your dreams.
It is far better to take a risk and look back one day knowing that you tried. If you never try, you will never know how successful you may have been.
♥ Wishing you much courage and success on your journey in life ♥
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Death: An unfriendly Neighbor
Try to remember as the times move on the good times you shared, witticisms and humour, love and affection that you shared. It has been said by many that nobody is truly gone while they are remembered and this is so...however it is not good to keep someone with you who needs to move on, and only remains, striving to comfort you because of how tightly you cling to their memory. As we accept life we must also accept its antithesis, death is, sadly, as much a part of life as life itself.
Perchance today is the day to let them go, with much love and fond remembrance, never to be forgotten.
"You never get used to grief, it doesn't fade or lessen but you grow accustomed to dealing with it, living with it. It occasionally breaks through at unexpected times, allow this to happen, don't berate yourself that you 'should be over it by now'. Let the tears fall and the heart ease. Remember that each day is a challenge."
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Universal Wisdom
Do you feel loved, successful and happy?
The truth is you are equal to the greatest being that has everlived and that you deserve to feel, be and have all that your heart desires. Whether you realize it or not, your power is beyond measure. Your angels ask you, to embrace the power, beauty and wisdom within you. Know that you can use these special qualities, to create and manifest anything your heart desires. True peace, prosperity and happiness can only be achieved through love. Yet before these things can manifest in the world around you, you must feel them and love them with your heart.Love yourself as you truly are and allow your love to radiate out in every direction. To truly love is to have love and compassion foe all living things, but first and foremost you must have love and compassion for you.
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Thursday, 9 February 2012
Love
Dreams begin with one word action. You gotta take chances on you, take risks, jumping with nowhere to go & letting go of expectation except maybe having a chance to get to know yourself better. You know finding all those
VNTI TEAM
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Happy val friends
Shoots up through the stony ground
There's no room
No space to rent in this town
You're out of luck
And the reason that you had to care
The traffic is stuck
And you're not moving anywhere
You thought you'd found a friend
To take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand
In return for grace
It's a beautiful day
Sky falls, you feel like
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
You're on the road
But you've got no destination
You're in the mud
In the maze of her imagination
You love this town
Even if that doesn't ring true
You've been all over
And it's been all over you
It's a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
It's a beautiful day
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Teach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
And see the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colors came out
It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
Beautiful day
Touch me
Take me to that other place
Reach me
I know I'm not a hopeless case
What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
Was a beautiful day
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Our Heart
- Pema Chodron (Start Where You Are)
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Gratitude
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Gratitude
Do you know you could…right now be living the life that another only dreams about? Start today and be grateful even for the smallest things and open the door for more abundance to come your way~ Debbie Ailman
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Smiles
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Wednesday, 8 February 2012
A Mothers First
The first to give without a thought of another
The first to sacrifice to make her child's life better
The first to kiss the boo boos all better
The first to tell you how wonderful you are
The first to tell you to reach for the stars
The first to worry when curfews aren't met
The first to hurt when those rebellious years set
The first to rush in when things don't quite work out
The first to hug you close when you start to pout
The first to struggle when the kids move away
The first to try and hold on when you know they can't stay
The first to look forward to precious family time together
The first to know that you will be with them forever
The first to tell them, come what may
As your mother, I will always be here and never will stray.
~Believe
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But sometimes, we forget to Appreciate the Teachers who were our
foundation blocks.
Our First Alphabet, Our Nursery Rhymes, A little bit of wisdom;
Hearing out our problems ... helping us quietly.
No matter how little or grown up we were.
No matter how happy or scared we were - at times :)
They made a difference in our lives.
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True friends
I want to know you when life is sweet, as well as during the experiences that are somewhat sour
I want to know your smile as well as the pain it is masking
I want to know you in times of peace, as well as in your rage, hurt and confusion
I want to know you not only for your redeeming character, but for your mistakes and error in judgment
I want to know all of you, for all of you is the divine being of light journeying down this human path alongside all that is me.
Every day, in every way, never accept that you are anything less than perfect.
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Monday, 6 February 2012
Forgiveness
we don't want to lose them even though they don't deserve our forgiveness?
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Showing love
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Selfishness
Selfishness is a disgusting trait...you will either pass people on the way up, or pass them on the way down...choose carefully or karma will help you out.Some people need to grow up and realize that they cannot live their lives at the expense of others.And just because you do SOME good things for your own Selfish reason's, It does not mean your a GREAT person...mind it!!
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Angel of Self-Worth - Angels, Gods and Goddesses
I am a being of light and love, I love and value the many wonderful qualities I possess. From this moment forward, I will honour and value myself, all I am and all I do, in the knowledge that I am part of God's creation. I am worthy of love. Repeat this affirmation several times each day either out loud or in the silence of your heart. Reflect upon each word and truly believe and own each one. Express each word with all your heart and soul. As you begin to value yourself, you will find that others also start to value you.
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Friendship
Never take them for Granted.
Cherish them and "Make Time" for them.
Be there for them; Even if they don't "Ask " you to.
In all the Bright Moments; In all the Cloudy and Stormy Days
Specially the ones, who Love you and Appreciate you.
And who have Always been the ones to walk in;
When the rest of the World walked out.
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Our world
~ we are all here to play our part in making the world a beautiful place
~ so bloom !!
~ spread your petals and touch someone's life today ~ ♥
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Love feelings
It is easier to fall in love, but it is difficult to remain in love.
Everyone can define love, but not everyone can express it.
At times, not everyone has the luxury to afford it.
When things happen, it happens for a reason, most of it good, some may be bad.
Before you make a decision, know if your perceived misfortune has a silver linning behind it.
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Accepting our lives
~ that means to love yourself and others
~ we receive so many negative messages from other people in our lives, from society, and from our culture, that it becomes too easy to intregrate them into our being
~ but we are created out of love, which is positive, so it is also easy to integrate kindness, empathy, consideration, compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude
~ we can make a difference
~ we all do in our own unique way
~ so tell yourself you're special and tell someone else they are too
~ we need all the positive messages we can get to help us stay harmonized and balanced ~ ♥ ~
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Saturday, 4 February 2012
Dreaming
"Composer, sculptor, painter, poet, prophet, sage, these are the makers of the afterworld, the architects of heaven. The world is beautiful because they have lived; without them, laboring humanity would perish."
"He who cherishes a beautiful vision, a lofty ideal in his heart, will one day realize it. Columbus cherished a vision of another world, and he discovered it. Copernicus fostered the vision of a multiplicity of worlds and a wider universe, and he revealed it. Buddha beheld the vision of a spiritual world of stainless beauty and perfect peace, and he entered into it."
"Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment; of these, if you but remain true to them, your world will at last be built."
~James Allen (the poet) (1864 – 1912) philosophical writer
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My comfort Zone
The same four walls and busywork were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.
I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things like commission checks and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.
If you're in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!
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Living
~ it always seems to work out fine
~ life is made of moments
~ we must learn to appreciate each moment
~ each moment is a fresh opportunity for happiness
~ each moment is a chance to walk in love with others
~ each moment is a gift from gaia to enjoy
~ today is that gift
~ we only have to teach ourselves to love the journey
~ and not think of the destination ~ ♥ ~
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Friday, 3 February 2012
After a while
And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises
And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead with the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child
And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is uncertain for plans and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much
So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers
And you learn you really can endure
You really are strong
You really do have worth
And you learn
And you learn
And with every good-bye, you learn.
After A While
By: Veronica A. Shoffstall
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Hope
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The Person in Me
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Against the wind
And I found myself alone
Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends
I found myself further and further from my home
And I guess I lost my way
There were oh so many roads
I was living to run and running to live
Never worryied about paying or even how much I owed
Moving eight miles a minute for months at a time
Breaking all of the rules that would bend
I began to find myself searching
Searching for shelter again and again
Against the wind
A little something against the wind.......
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Thursday, 2 February 2012
The courage to face difficulties
I define myself by the courage I've found to forge new roads.
I do not define myself by how many disappointments I've faced.
I define myself by the forgiveness and the faith I have found to begin again.
I do not define myself by how long a relationship lasted.
I define myself by how much I have loved, and been willing to love again.
I do not define myself by how many times I have been knocked down.
I define myself by how many times I have struggled to my feet.
I am not my pain.
I am not my past.
I am that which has emerged from the fire."
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Thanking God Always
For being there ... when no one else was.
Thankyou for all the little things, I sometimes take for granted.
Thankyou for all the answered prayers;
And even for the unanswered ones.
For I Now realize they were Blessings in Disguise.
Thankyou for making things happen, for all the Right Reasons;
Even though sometimes I don't understand.
Thankyou for this Present Moment;
And every lesson Learned.
Sometimes I am afraid.
Sometimes I feel a bit scared.
But I know I have to Always Think Positive.
And fill my heart with the Power of Pure, Positive, Love.
And everything will be okay :)
In your Love, I place my Trust.
Because ....I Believe ... ♥
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Judgement
You don't know where their journey has taken them.
You never know what Storms they are facing - inside out.
Sometimes, Just having something as simple as someone;
Who accepts and Understands you - Unconditionally.
Can bring back the Colors in your Life. ♥
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The truth about Girls
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Children- A blessing
Our natural surroundings distil aspects of our own selves. When snow falls it brings with it peace and serenity. Snowflakes appear all the same, being part of the larger white landscape. Yet each single flake is a crystal, intricately proportioned. Delicate, with its own unique pattern. The form and star-like shape are astounding.
So too is each and every child, precious in his or her own pattern. Just as no two flakes share the same structure, no two children can be identical in thoughts, actions and aspirations. The snowflakes crystal reminds us again of the inimitability of every person who has lived on this earth'.
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CHILDHOOD
Regardless of our age, childhood is the one phase of life that we are all bound to. You may not have children in your life at all, but you are the child of your parents. Your childhood is a part of you that is shaping who you are today. The ties remain strong however far in time and distance you may travel from those pure and innocent years. Those are the years when the foundation stones are laid, upon which lives are built'.
I would not be lying if I say I wish I could be a child again.
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Dating tips
some faults, always remember that in any relationships
You need "affection" not
"perfection"….!!
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Suffering
Could it be our denials cover
Denying the richness of experience
Simply because of conditioned beliefs
Gauge does the mind what's good or bad
Perceived is then the kind of emotion had
Allowing all alleviate's this pain
Discerning the call of lessons do we gain
Insight into the truths of just who
The depth of love that is indeed you
So perspectives then change everything
Elevate ones view and clarity does it bring
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Power of imagination
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Dealing with Unexpected Events
1. Realize you can't control everything...Surrender it to the Universe...
2. Be aware of your emotions...when you notice you are getting upset, pause and take a deep breath. Mentally count to ten and if necessary, excuse yourself until you calm down enough to return and deal with the situation or person.
3. Be aware...I have an aunt in her late seventies who is dealing with dementia. Her lack of short term memory doesn't get on my nerves but it drives most of the people around her crazy. My cousin asked me my "secret." I know my aunt can't do anything about her dementia and that she is going to ask me at least a dozen times, "What are we doing?" Where are we going?" "Are we going to go eat?"... it's just the way it is. I accept the situation for what it is...instead of getting upset with her, I usually just start laughing, then my aunt laughs and says, "Did I already ask you this?" and I will reply, "About seven times, now..."
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Responsibility
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Let's fill our hearts with joy
I begin this day with a joyful heart, filled with positive expectancy. I experience joy in many ways--seeing a child at play, feeling the love of a pet, talking with a friend on the telephone.
If challenges come my way, I do what I must, without worry or drama. I appreciate the life I have been given and the opportunities that arise. I give to others in loving service and strive to be a positive influence on the world around me.
Joy does not come from outside of me; it emanates from Spirit within. It reflects the choices I make, moment to moment. As I end my day, I give thanks for manifest blessings. My life is filled with joy.
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Stand up to your heart
Don't ever wipe your tears if you still want to cry.
Don't ever settle for an answer if you still want to know.
Don't ever say you don't love him if you still can't let him go.
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Pearls of Surfism
has Rejected me
He has Broken my Heart
and Shut the Door.
Now my Desolate Heart and I
will sit Patiently on his Doorstep
for He Loves those
with a Broken Heart.
~ Rumi ~
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Let It Go
VNTI TEAM
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Self Awareness
Decisions. You face them every day. It's the big ones that are tough. First and foremost, when facing a big decision, you have to know what is important to you. It may sound selfish, but it's not. It is essential to making the best possible choices.
Avoid making decisions because someone else is pressuring you. You may start out with the best intentions but you won't be motivated to carry it out, and may often live with regret.
Next time you're faced with a big decision, take the time to examine your own thoughts and beliefs. Your feelings, ideas and experiences are what you must think about before making a big commitment.
Self-awareness is the key to how the best decisions are made.
VNTI TEAM
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Do what ever you can for the world
♥ William Penn
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Live life
|stacey|
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Optimism
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Perfect situation
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Think twice
Hold every person close to your heart.
Because you might wake up one day and realize that you've lost a diamond;
While you were too busy collecting stones.
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Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Getting beyond the past
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The tale of doomed Acushnet
with Danger in its wake,
The crew's harvest taken by a band of thieves,
Their confidence did shake.
A shadowy creature of fisherman's lore
Would have them change their course.
But the captain had a plan to himself
And things took a turn for the worse.
The crew divided, their colors turned,
Not one a familiar face…
The darkness overcame them
As they drifted, nearing White Space.
There are rumors as to the Acushnet's fate;
its captain and its crew.
No one knows for certain,
But its certain this is true…
If someone were to tell you,
You'll wish you never knew.
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Amazing Words
~ is more precious than the rarest gem
~ cherish your body
~ it is yours this one time only
~ the human form is won with difficulty
~ it is easy to lose
~ all worldly things are brief
~ like the lightening in the sky
~ this life you must know
~ as the tiny splash of a raindrop
~ a thing of beauty that disappears
~ even as it comes into being
~ therefore set your goal
~ make use of every day and night to achieve it
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Tweet from @lifted_souls
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We are here to inspire
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Wisdom Quotes
Jerose
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Hidden Feelings
ever so stronger
the time that we are apart feels
even longer
the clock ticks and the cold
breeze flows
as for me I know where my heart
glows
covering the smile you cause me
to make
it is this nervousness that I must
break
these hidden feelings I must hide
no more
as I walk up the path that leads
to your door
ringing the bell hearing the
chime
I'm not going to let you go this
time
building the courage admitting
how I feel
is this a dream or is this actually
real
my heart is pounding beating
out of my chest
because you my love is life's big
test
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Angels Ascend
Going within means getting to know the real you, understanding how you function, what makes you tick, what you do like, what you do not like, what you would like to change, what you would like to improve, how you would like to show up, what you would like to experience, what is your passions, purposes, what would you like to learn, what stimulates you, what disappoints you, what are you beliefs, intentions, promises and actions? how does your brain work, your mind work, looking at your thoughts, what are they creating, looking at the people around you to get a mirror image of yourself, becoming mindful, aware, present, communicating your true feelings, understanding your value and worth. Going within means looking at what habits you have, are they serving you or destroying you? How are you connected to the whole universe? What is your role if you have one?
How do I love myself?
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