Kindness will win the Battle

Create Something Beautiful Today

Make the Peaceful Choice of Kindness

"When the choice is to be right or to be kind, always make the choice that brings peace." ~ Wayne Dyer

Choose the Way you Think

"Habits of thinking need not be forever. One of the most significant findings in psychology in the last twenty years is that individuals can choose the way they think."
Martin Seligman

Everything will be Okay

Everything will be okay in the end.  If it's not okay, it's not the end.  ~Author Unknown

Hang On

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.  ~Franklin D. Roosevelt

Do You Need to Hold onto Your Anger?

 Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else;
you are the one who gets burned.
- The Buddha

There are always flowers

 "There are always flowers for those who want to see them"

Henri Matisse

Thank You

"Instead of thinking about what you're missing, try thinking about what you have that everyone else is missing" 
unknown

Is it Worth Trying to Do?

The question should be, is it worth trying to do, not can it be done.
       - Allard Lowenstein,

Life - Enjoy it

Life is a song - sing it.
Life is a game - play it.
Life is a challenge - meet it.
Life is a dream - realize it.
Life is a sacrifice - offer it.
Life is love - enjoy it.
- Sai Baba

Light a Path

"As we light a path for others, we naturally light our own way."
Mary Anne Radmacher

See the Beauty around You

"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it"
Confucius

Life is a Miracle

"There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as though everything is a miracle." 
Albert Einstein

Enjoying What we Have

"Life is not about perfection - or a quest for perfection.  Life is about enjoying what we have - for as long as we have it."
Jonathon Lockwood Hule

Making Room for Change

 
"Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge." 
 Eckhart Tolle

Begin Your Journey Now

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
       - Lao Tse

The Change You Wish to See

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
       - Mahatma Gandhi

In Order to Change...

 
In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.
       - Author unknown

Find Peace

 

“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.”

 

Peace Pilgrim

You are My Sunshine!

Love You!

Wealth, Success and Love

 

 

A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat." 

"Is the man of the house home?", they asked. 

"No", she replied. "He's out." 

"Then we cannot come in", they replied. 

In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened. 

"Go tell them I am home and invite them in!" 

The woman went out and invited the men in"

"We do not go into a House together," they replied.

"Why is that?" she asked. 

One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home." 

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. 

"How nice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"

His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"

Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!" 

"Let us heed our daughter-in-law's advice," said the husband to his wife. 

"Go out and invite Love to be our guest." 

The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest." Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?" 

The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. 

Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!!!!!!"

- Author Unknown

Success

To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others,
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child,
A garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

- by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"A to Z" of Stress Management

 A’ To ‘Z’ Of Stress Management

Always take time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day. 

Be aware of your own stress meter: Know when to step back and cool down.

Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else.

Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals.

Eat lots of fresh fruit, veggies, bread and water, give your body the best for it to perform at its best.

Forgive others, don't hold grudges and be tolerant -- not everyone is as capable as you..

Gain perspective on things, how important is the issue?

Hugs, kisses and laughter: Have fun and don't be afraid to share your feelings with others.

Identify stressors and plan to deal with them better next time..

Judge your own performance realistically; don't set goals out of your own reach.

Keep a positive attitude, your outlook will influence outcomes and the way others treat you.

Limit alcohol, drugs and other stimulants, they affect your perception and behaviour...

Manage money well, seek advice and save at least 10 per cent of what you earn.

No is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty.

Outdoor activities by yourself, or with friends and family, can be a great way to relax....

Play your favourite music rather than watching television.

Quit smoking: It is stressing your body daily, not to mention killing you too.

Relationships: Nurture and enjoy them, learn to listen more and talk less.....

Sleep well, with a firm mattress and a supportive pillow; don't overheat yourself and allow plenty of ventilation.

Treat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out, the movies: Moderation is the key.

Understand things from the other person's point of view......

Verify information from the source before exploding.

Worry less, it really does not get things completed better or quicker.

Xpress: Make a regular retreat to your favourite space, make holidays part of your yearly plan and budget.......

Yearly goal setting: Plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career, relationships, etc.

Zest for life: Each day is a gift, smile and be thankful that you are a part of the bigger picture........

- Unknown

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Life is better with a smile!

Be Kind to Yourself

Dreams, Hopes and Opportunities

 I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known.  ~Author Unknown

Shoot for the Moon!

Shoot for the moon.  Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.  ~Les Brown

Steer Yourself in Any Direction You Choose

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss