Month: January 2019

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LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING…..IT’S ALWAYS THERE

Chuck Lee

No matter how dark the sky,no matter how bad the storm,there’s always a silver liningwhere the sun is shining bright.But you must believe.You must believe it’s thereand look for it.When difficult times come,when life seems dark and heavy,look for the silver liningthat waits to awaken your soul.It’s there.It’s waiting.Believe that good is going to happenand it will.Even when life brings hurt and pain,you do not have to hang on to the painin order to hold on to a memory.Choose what you want to hang on toand let the rest go.Let go and hang on to the silver lining.Be comforted because … Continue reading LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING…..IT’S ALWAYS THERE

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REVIVE THE LITTLE CHILD THAT’S STILL INSIDE YOU

Chuck Lee

When you were youngthe CHILD that you werewas ALIVE withimagination, fantasy, hopes, dreams,playfulness, wonder, optimism, curiousity,whimsy, lightheartedness, idealism.So ALIVE with fun and energy,and so much more.Do you remember?And now the questions is:What happened to that child?Most people believe theyleft that child in childhood,that it’s long gone.Well, guess what.That fun-loving childis still WITHIN you.It’s waiting for you to encourage itto re-surface.It’s waiting for youto give it LIFE once again,give it freedom to come ALIVE.It’s totally up to you.You have the power to do it .SO, May this daybe the first day of NEW LIFEfor the CHILD WITHIN YOU.It’s NEVER too late to do … Continue reading REVIVE THE LITTLE CHILD THAT’S STILL INSIDE YOU

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15 GOOD REASONS TO KEEP ON LIVING

Chuck Lee

For every seed there is a flower.For every storm there is a rainbow.For every pain there is healing.For every hate there is love.For every loss there is gain.For every failure there is victory.For every sadness there is comfort.For every bad there is good.For every struggle there is growth.For every problem there is an answer.For every tear-drop there is laughter.For every obstacle there is opportunity.For every discouragement there is hope.For every despair there is a dream.For every prayer there is an answer. Continue reading 15 GOOD REASONS TO KEEP ON LIVING

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YOU WERE BORN WITH A BAG FULL OF TALENTS

Chuck Lee

Here’s good news.When you were born you were givena bag full of talents.The talents inside the bagare uniquely yoursand are give to you to usethroughout your entire life.The talents are God’s gift to you.How you choose to use your talentsis your gift to God.Here’s more good news.Your purpose in lifecomes from inside the bag.You don’t have to search for it.You simply discover your purposewhen you find ways to use the talents in the bagto enrich the lives of othersand improve the world around you.That gives your life purpose.That’s your gift back to God.Emptiness in life comes when you fail to use your … Continue reading YOU WERE BORN WITH A BAG FULL OF TALENTS

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O LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO…..WOW, HOW REASSURING

Chuck Lee

There’s an old songI used to sing.It had a line in it that said,”O Love That Will Not Let Me Go.”Wow….what a powerful thought.Somehow it just popped into my headas lyrics often do.And it got me thinking.What a reassuring feelingto be lovedwith such intensity,with such depth,with such grace.A love that will simply not let me go.How comforting to have the arms of lovewrapped around mein such a waythat I can do nothingbut rejoice,give thanks,and love backas I am loved.“O Love That Will Not Let Me Go.”Thank you Continue reading O LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO…..WOW, HOW REASSURING

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THE AGONY AND ECSTASY OF LETTING GO

Chuck Lee

When we moved into a retirement communityI was faced with somethingI hadn’t thought about when I was younger.Downsizing.  Letting go.To move from a larger homefilled with things collected and saved over many yearsto a much smaller homerequres sorting through every single item you ownand deciding what to keep and what to LET GO.It’s agonizing.Each item has so many memories, so many stories.You hold each item in your handand you re-live the moments associated with it.Some items bring a fond smile.Some items bring tears.Some items bring thoughtful reflection.You sit there going through it alland it’s like your whole lifeis passing before you.The message … Continue reading THE AGONY AND ECSTASY OF LETTING GO

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THINGS TO DO AND NOT DO WHEN SOMEONE’S HURTING

Chuck Lee

When you’re hurtingthere’s something healing to know that others are hurting for you and with you.It’s comforting when someone says,”I understand.”And they take the timeto be there for you in a supportive way.and you know they’re sincere.BUTwhen someone’s hurtingPLEASE……PLEASE don’t say”Let me know if there’s anything I can do.”That is so hollow.Especially when there’s ALWAYS something you can do.Always!JUST DO IT!It doesn’t matter how big or small it is,JUST DO IT!It will help the healing.Like,Send a thoughtful note.Spend time with them.Take them out for lunch.Give them a casserole or soup.Bake them some cookies.Give them a book or puzzle.Give them a gift card … Continue reading THINGS TO DO AND NOT DO WHEN SOMEONE’S HURTING

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IF YOUR HEART IS BEATING, THERE’S STILL TIME FOR DREAMS

Chuck Lee

Sometimes when I want to reflectand ponder about life,I walk along the woodland trailthat runs behind my home.I raise my face and feelthe sprinkles of the sunstreaming through the treesand I listen.I listen for the heartbeatsthat surround me.The heartbeats of today,yesterday, the day before,even years past.I feel the rhythm of hearts beating,so mysteriously present,in the earth, the wind, the morning dew, in the red fox, the squirrel, the raccoon, the chattering chickadee,the doe and her fawn,the Native American Indian,the early settlers.I hear all the heartbeats pounding.I feel them in my soul.O the hopes and dreams that come from human hearts.And … Continue reading IF YOUR HEART IS BEATING, THERE’S STILL TIME FOR DREAMS

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WHAT REALLY MATTERS WHEN YOUR LIFE IS DONE

Chuck Lee

It’s not what you’ve  enjoyed in life,nor what you have experienced.It’s not the books you’ve read or the knowledge you have gained.It’s not the beauty you have viewednor the exciting things you’ve done.It’s not about the truth you have discoveredor the victories you have achieved.It’s not what you have ownedor what you have accumulated.It’s not about the people you have knownor the places you have been.What really matters when your life is doneand the sun sets beyond the sea,is what you have contributed to life,what you have given,the difference you have made.That’s all that really matters, my friend.That’s all that … Continue reading WHAT REALLY MATTERS WHEN YOUR LIFE IS DONE

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LIFE IS LIKE SAILING ON A BOAT….SET YOUR SAILS CAREFULLY

Chuck Lee

Life is like sailing on a boat.You can sit and simply driftthrough life with no directionand let the wind determine your destination.Or you can plan your destination, listen to what the wind and the waterare telling you,and set sail toward your goal.Remember, though,it is how you set the sails,not the direction of the wind,that determines which wayyou will go.You can use any windto go in any direction,so set your sails carefullyand travel not to escape lifebut for life not to escape you. Continue reading LIFE IS LIKE SAILING ON A BOAT….SET YOUR SAILS CAREFULLY