To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you like everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting. E.E. Cummings
...and when they ask me what's new
I will answer: every single day
because every single day that arrives
brings a sun, a moon, a breathe, a surprise, a blessing, a song
whether sung or heard
and an ear to hear it
a world of love at our fingertips
a capacity for hope
a reason to smile
and a heart full of gratitude
so when they ask me what's new
I will answer: everything
at every single moment
and for that
I am thankful
Thank you for the incredible journey that has been this life
and for teaching me a new lesson
everyday.
Jewel in the Crown.
Now is the Time.
Another string to my Bow.
Making of a miracle.
It's in the blood.
THE EYES HAVE IT.
There is no substitute for Experience.
As Good As It Gets.
Who are the Driving Forces?
One DAY. How About Today?
My Philosophy
"Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door." RALPH WALDO EMERSON
What Gives Me Hope
I live in gratitude.
Every day that I am awaken and breathed
I am grateful.
Every day that I think of a thought and feel my heart stirring
I am grateful.
Every day that I am upright and whole
I am grateful.
Every day that a creative idea becomes solid matter
I am grateful.
Every day that I face that thing of which I am most afraid
I am grateful.
Every day that I am given awareness of the smallest of beauties,
the most unsung of treasuries
I am grateful.
Every day I am enlighten, given insight, having an epiphany
I am grateful.
Every day that I exercise compassion, understanding and patience
I am grateful.
Every day that I encounter another living creature and engage
I am grateful.
Every day that I am hugged, kissed and loved
I am grateful.
Every day that I laugh or make someone laugh
I am grateful.
Every day that my family is healthy and happy.
I am grateful.
Every day that my friends do well in the world
I am grateful.
Every day that I change someone's life or that someone changes mine
I am grateful.
Every day that love is evident in my life
I am grateful.
Every day that I act out of anger, impatience, frustration or a broken heart
I am grateful.
for each of reflection offers an opportunity to learn
about myself and my fellow man.
Every day that brings me a challenge that tests my spirit
I am grateful.
Every day that I am humbled by a mistake
I am grateful.
Why else do mistakes exist.
Every day that I am faced seemingly unbearable odds
I am grateful.
For the lessons learnt and the spirit toughen and strengthen by it are more valuable to me than if I were living an effortless life.
Every day that I try
I am grateful.
Every day that I try again
I am grateful.
Every day that I can have some time to myself for quiet and reflection
I am grateful.
Angela Carole Brown
http://howtofeelgrateful.blogspot.co.uk/
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
"GRATITUDE IS THE HEART'S MEMORY."
(Oct 25)
'Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, ...
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