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Post by Katy on Sept 10, 2005 20:00:52 GMT -5
When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.
An Unknown Monk—1100 A.D
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Post by cb on Sept 11, 2005 18:23:27 GMT -5
i think with god we can do a lot of things candy
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Post by Another one on Sept 12, 2005 11:01:17 GMT -5
"First They Came for the Jews
First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the Communists and I did not speak out because I was not a Communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak out for me.
Pastor Martin Niemöller"
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Post by adapted on Sept 14, 2005 1:33:06 GMT -5
Max Ehrmann
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 the dull and the 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 labors 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, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
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Post by Patti on Sept 29, 2005 14:34:17 GMT -5
Believe In Your Heart
Believe in your heart that Something wonderful is about to happen. Love your life, and 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 specialties. 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, and Create your own rainbows. Be open to all your possibilities, All possibilities and miracles.... Always believe in miracles
~~Author Unknown~~
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Post by Tenny1 on Sept 30, 2005 4:36:12 GMT -5
Remember there is but one GOD, Who created all for one purpose. You may have many gifts or one, but your gifts and callings are irrevocable. Remember there are many people who believe in many gods. But there is only one way to heaven, His name is Jesus. Jesus is the WORD made flesh, His father is LOVE. In the END. only two things will remain...The Word, and LOVE.
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Post by southerndrawl on Oct 18, 2005 22:52:24 GMT -5
Faith - Faith is a state of openness or trust. To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don't grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float. And the attitude of faith is the very opposite of clinging to belief, of holding on. In other words, a person who is fanatic in matters of religion, and clings to certain ideas about the nature of God and the universe, becomes a person who has no faith at all. Instead they are holding tight. But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be. Alan Watts www.alanwatts.com/media.php
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Post by southerndrawl on Oct 21, 2005 22:12:56 GMT -5
Do not hang splendid moments up on the walls in your thoughts and gild them with your longing. Drive your crowbar hard under scarred working days and force them up. One by one. That is why life has you on its muster roll. --------------------------Kolbein Falkeid
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