New favorite quote

Why have I never heard this quote before? I heard it recently in an e-mail a friend sent and it felt so unbelievably poignant with all life can throw at you.

"Life's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." ~Anon.

Quotes

A few more quotes to get you through the day. :D

"When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. I have several stands..." --James Brady

"If you are going to fail then fail gloriously." --Cate Blanchett

"If you laugh at it, you can live with it." --Erma Bombeck

A few words

of inspiration... man I know I could use a few...

"Expect Nothing. Live frugally on surprise." -- Alice Walker

"Always fall in with what you're asked to accept. Take what is given, and make it over your way..." --Robert Frost

"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship." --Buddha

Success

TO SUCCEED
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 better place
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!

Ralph Waldo Emerson

ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVES

I got this in an e-mail and thought it might be worth sharing...

Written by Andy Rooney , a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words.

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned..... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned..... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned..... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I 've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned..... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Mother Teresa said...

"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier."

Beautiful Poem

A friend who I met online through the girls sent me this poem today. It was so truly beautiful and touching I had to share:

The Chosen Ones
I had a dream the other night. It came to me so clear.

I stood before the throne of God, afraid to come too near.

God said to me, “I hear your prayers. There are answers you can’t find.

I brought you here to talk to me and help to ease your mind.

"I said,”Well, yes, God, I am upset…About my special one.

This punishment is awfully harsh…Whatever have I done?”

God looked at me and shook his head, He said, “My Dear, you’ve got it wrong.

I sent this special child to you because you are so strong.

I searched and searched to try and find someone with a love so rare.

Parents so unselfish they could give him that special care.

I try to save my special gifts, like those you’re speaking of,

for a special kind of parents I call the ‘Chosen Ones.’

Of all the ones to choose from, I know I’ve got it done…

Parents who deserve my best, an honor you have won.”

-Unknown

David Frost said...

"Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally."