MOVE FORWARD!

I got a little shock today when we began to de-clutter our place here, making room for new improvements.

Suddenly I was made aware that my favourite armchair was no longer there. I felt homeless!

For over ten years I had a place to relax and unwind. Now it no longer existed. I was being forced to move on / find a new place to unwind and relax. I could so easily be left behind, unless I choose to move forward and open myself to all that is new!

This is my challenge and a positive one too.

I became aware of what it must be like for people who are grieving, especially for a loved one. They have been left behind and their loved ones have already made the journey we have yet to make.

How petty my loss - a comfortable armchair!

A NEW DAY!

Today is new - has never been before - a time to renew oneself.

Let go old thoughts and ideas and start fresh / new ideas.

No great efforts needed, just good will.

Start again.

Embrace this new day!

The Gift of each day!

To see each day as a Gift is a wonderful disposition to have. To build on this belief is the road to happiness.

Is the sun shining? Are the birds singing? Flowers in the gardens?

There are so many things that we can focus on that will help us to see the beauty of each day.

Also, the challenges that come with today will help us to grow as better people, more loving and caring.

Embrace the Gift of each day!

Give Praise!

People are so different. What is easy for one person can be quite a challenge for another.

This is what makes our world such a wonderful place to live in and be part of the changes that happen each day.

Technology is a good example. At one time, we may have been impressed with how a video worked. Now it's all DVD etc. etc.

And mobile phones. Is there anyone who doesn't have one?

The advancements in the world are nothing compared with the human soul. This is where we can make great progress in learning from one another.

To give praise where praise is due is vital if we are to open our hearts and minds and souls to the beauty of the human race.

Praise one another / Praise God!

PEACE

To be at peace with oneself is a great gift and worth having, no matter what the cost.

Of course there is a price to pay for everything, especially peace of mind. This is where our determination sets in.
How much do we value our peace of mind?
Is it worth fighting for?
Be vigilant. Learn to know when our peace of mind is being disturbed, then fight with humility and honesty and love to protect this wonderful gift, our peace of mind.

By Invitation...

Each day we receive an invitation / we are invited to care and share for each other and the world we live in.

How we respond is very individual. We can care a little / share a little. This is good, yet is it good enough?
When we look at an achiever, in Sports or Art, they don't make progress by doing 'a little'.

The invitation is put to us each day / give a little more / care a little more.
Let's make progress in making this beautiful world a better place to live in.

By invitation...

LOVE !

In a world of such diversity, it's good to be grounded in what matters most, the ability and good will to put love first.

We can fail in so many ways / make mistakes etc. yet all is well if we keep focused on loving.

Measure each day's success by how much we have loved.

Love!