Encouraging journey | Filed under General
Come along with me on a journey which I hope you will find as an encouraging one I call…lessons on perspective. This journey will continue most of this month Along this little journey we will find some encouragement, inspiration, and thought-provoking works. None of these works are the final say in encouraging or motivational material, but they all have one thing in common–if we think about them even just a bit, we can learn something more about the lives we live. Thanks for joining me–and now, let’s go.
A New Day
Outside my window, a new day I see,
Only I can determine the day it will be.
It can be busy and sunny, laughing and gay,
Or boring and cold, unhappy and gray.
My own state of mind is the determining key.
For I am only the person that I let myself be.
I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help,
Or be selfish and think just of myself.
I can enjoy what I do, and make it seem fun,
Or gripe and complain, make life hard on someone.
I can be patient with those who may not understand,
Or belittle and hurt them as much as I can.
But I have faith in myself, and believe what I say
And so I intend to make the best of my day.
written by Shirley Morgan
I’ve never met a person, I don’t care what his or her condition, in whom I could not see possibilities. I don’t care how much people may consider themselves failures, I believe in them, for they can change the thing that is wrong in their lives anytime they are prepared and ready to do it. Whenever they develop the desire, they can take away from their lives the thing that is defeating it. The capacity for reformation and change lies within.
Until next time, leave your thoughts here with us and don’t be shy. Also remember I love to work on making certain Life Is Simply Good. Share your smile today, say hello, do something special for someone just spread the love around. Remember this is where the Circle of love began so go spread some visit a new blog and tell them I sent you.
June 6th, 2005 at 6:03 am
I think 99.9% of people do have possibilities of having a lot of good. The other minor % are the major evil ones (like the terrorists), unless they could open their hearts but I wonder if they even have hearts. The rest of us can change and be good if we want to, other people are inspirations and help us strive to be better people (like you inpire me). *HUGS*
June 6th, 2005 at 6:11 am
I have told so many people that in the last week that I was thinking about getting a shirt that says it.
Your day is what you make of it, if you don’t like it, change it!
I don’t think people realize that sometimes if you just change the way you go about doing a task they may find it more enjoyable.
Have an awesome day oh and that is a great photo of you I didn’t realize you were still in your early twenties!
June 6th, 2005 at 6:39 am
Great stuff Vickie!
June 6th, 2005 at 7:10 am
A New Day………how lovely indeed, as is everything you post with great love!
Blessings of love, peace, health and joy dear lady!
Love Jeanne =^..^=
June 6th, 2005 at 8:27 am
Having just witnessed the passing of my father, I think each of us should strive to live each day the best we can. Enjoy the gift of each day, because at some point, there won’t be any more days. All of us have the potential to be glorious beings and it is our challenge to reach that potential. It is also our joy.
June 6th, 2005 at 11:24 am
As someone who believes that we are all divine sparks of God, I have found that accepting people for who and what they are RIGHT NOW is a good key to letting folks know they are valuable, even if they are a mess at the moment. Sometimes the only thing needed to make a change is a little inspiration:)
June 6th, 2005 at 2:28 pm
SMILE…Hello…I’ve missed ya. I’ve been a bit busy. I just wanted to let you know that you weren’t far from my thoughts. HUGS
June 6th, 2005 at 2:52 pm
Vickie, I often wish I had your faith in our fellowman. I suppose we all have the ability to do good. To be caring, loving individuals. And there are many out there like you who are.
But I see so much hate, anger and cruelty in the world around us. Maybe it’s because I watch too much news, and read too many stories of people trying to force others to not only accept their beliefs but to live by their rules or religious standards. So many seem to have forgotten how to love our fellow man and accept him for the human that he is. Our society in general has become so judgemental.
I wanted to stop by and tell you, of all the comments to my post on little Elijah, your’s alone brought tears to my eyes. The very fact that you put the needs of the child you might have had, above your own desire to have that child, is proof you would have been an amazing Mother. Even with MS you would have been so much better for little Elijah than parents he was dealt.
If only more people put as much love and thought into bringing a child into this world as you have.
God bless you for the sacrifice you made.
June 6th, 2005 at 5:20 pm
Great post. I really loved it!
June 6th, 2005 at 7:26 pm
Hey girl dodging the rain drops to say hi! Think of all the posibilities! Have a good week!
June 6th, 2005 at 7:45 pm
Well said V. I never judge people by their accolades or failures. It’s the person themselves that most NINterest me.