Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Your Future....?
"If you want to know your past - look into your present conditions. If you want to know your future - look into your present actions." ........ Chinese Proverb
Friday, March 23, 2007
Friday Story -- "Look For God...."
( A good friend, BettyL ... shared this story with me.... )
"One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd."
I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.
He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives."
He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books.
He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends. He said yes. We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him.
Monday morning came!... and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!” He just laughed and handed me half the books.
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.
Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak.
Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began ….
“Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends... “I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone, is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story….."
I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life…..For better or for worse.
God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another, in some way. Look for God in others. Show your friends how much you care...."
( Look for your chance to be a friend. If you like, share this story with your friends. )
"One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd."
I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.
As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.
He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives."
He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books.
He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends. He said yes. We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him.
Monday morning came!... and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!” He just laughed and handed me half the books.
Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.
Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak.
Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began ….
“Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends... “I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone, is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story….."
I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life…..For better or for worse.
God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another, in some way. Look for God in others. Show your friends how much you care...."
( Look for your chance to be a friend. If you like, share this story with your friends. )
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Insight Of The Day
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou - Author
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Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.
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Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Insight Of The Day
"It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem."
Coretta Scott King - Reformer
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Thursday, March 8, 2007
The Secret ... Train Your Sub-conscious Mind
Train your subconscious mind.... by filling your conscious mind (the one that thinks) now and always with truth and joy and hope and dreams and optimism and goals and plans and only good things. Like anything worth doing... takes practice. Get started...
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Make good choices about what your mind consumes. Success and happiness is what you want.
Be grateful out-loud for today, life, love, relationships, and your possibilities. Make good things your truth and they will become real for you!
Thursday, March 1, 2007
The Secret... ( not secret anymore )
[ Oprah's programs of positivity and optimism.... encountered resistance..... ]
"The Secret: Arguing For...
Did you catch the two history-making Oprah shows on "The Secret"? If not, you can view them both online: Thursday, February 8th - with Rhonda Byrne, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, Rev. Michael Beckwith and James A Ray at http://whatanicewebsite.com/oprah.wmv
and Friday, February 16th - with Rev. Michael Beckwith and James A. Ray at http://whatanicewebsite.com/Oprah-Feb16.wmv along with the February 8th after-show on Oxygen at http://whatanicewebsite.com/aftertheshow.wmv
The Secret: Arguing Against...
While Oprah Winfrey expressed open-hearted appreciation of the content, other mainstream media outlets have been racing to express their condemnation and disdain. The New York Times led the charge on Sunday 2/25 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/25/fashion/25attraction.html in which the author does his best to find a sordid and sleazy angle to cover.
(Note: After you read this article I highly recommend reviewing Jerry and Esther Hicks' official statement about the revision as the words in their official statement are quite centered and satisfying. Review a copy of their statement at: http://www.choosingprosperity.com/hicks.htm )"
.....See link at right to 'Secret Law of Attraction'.....
"The Secret: Arguing For...
Did you catch the two history-making Oprah shows on "The Secret"? If not, you can view them both online: Thursday, February 8th - with Rhonda Byrne, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, Rev. Michael Beckwith and James A Ray at http://whatanicewebsite.com/oprah.wmv
and Friday, February 16th - with Rev. Michael Beckwith and James A. Ray at http://whatanicewebsite.com/Oprah-Feb16.wmv along with the February 8th after-show on Oxygen at http://whatanicewebsite.com/aftertheshow.wmv
The Secret: Arguing Against...
While Oprah Winfrey expressed open-hearted appreciation of the content, other mainstream media outlets have been racing to express their condemnation and disdain. The New York Times led the charge on Sunday 2/25 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/25/fashion/25attraction.html in which the author does his best to find a sordid and sleazy angle to cover.
(Note: After you read this article I highly recommend reviewing Jerry and Esther Hicks' official statement about the revision as the words in their official statement are quite centered and satisfying. Review a copy of their statement at: http://www.choosingprosperity.com/hicks.htm )"
.....See link at right to 'Secret Law of Attraction'.....
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