A SURPRISE ADDS SPICE TO LIFE

Reducing your expectations in lifewill increase your surprises.Expectations may or may not happen,whereas surprises definitely happen.The fact that you don’t see them comingadds spice to life.Generally speaking,surprises are delightful gifts,whether you are the recipeintor the one giving the surprise.Therefore, make a habit of giving thanksfor each surprise you receivebecause you were given somethingyou didn’t expect. Continue reading A SURPRISE ADDS SPICE TO LIFE

EXPLORING THE MEANING OF LIFE

If life is the pursuit of happiness,may I make the right choices to experience it.If life is the search for truth,may I discover it.If life is a long and winding road,may I not miss the rainbows along the way.If life is a symphony of nature’s music,may the melodies soothe my soul.If life is a journey of spiritual awakenings,may I be inspired.If life is a gracious gift,may I be wise and gracious in how I live it. Continue reading EXPLORING THE MEANING OF LIFE

A BUCKET LIST CAN DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE

WHAT IS A BUCKET LIST?It is simply a list of thingsyou want to experience in lifebefore you die,dreams you want to fulfill.Why a Bucket List?Simply to remind yourselfof things, big and small,that are important enough to youto want to experience.Its not a To Do List.There is no pressure to get it done.It’s Value is that it helps to defineyour Purpose in Life.It gives your life direction,sets forth your hopes and dreams,without agendas.It’s not set in stone.You can adjust it as you go.And here’s the good news.Research shows that peoplewho have a Bucket List,a defined Purpose in Life,tend to live longer than … Continue reading A BUCKET LIST CAN DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE

STAND UP, SPEAK OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE

I have no power in this worldto change that which needs changed.I have no authority to right the world’s wrongs.I cannot correct all that’s unjust.But I have a God-given voice,and may I have the courage to use itand not stand in silencewhen I seethe downtrodden abused,the less fortunate mistreated,the hungry neglected,the homeless forgotten,the disabled demeaned.May I have the strength of characterto stand upand speak outagainst such injustice. Continue reading STAND UP, SPEAK OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE

YES, ‘TIS TRUE, YOU CAN FLY….YOU CAN SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS

O’ TO SOARLIKE THE BIRDS OF THE AIR.O’ TO FLYTO HEIGHTS NE’ER BEFORE REACHED.O’ but you can, my friend.You see, everyone has wings.And just because you don’t see themdoesn’t mean they’re not there.You simply must believe.And remember,Your best flights will often beWhen you take off against the wind. Continue reading YES, ‘TIS TRUE, YOU CAN FLY….YOU CAN SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS

MAY YOUR NEW YEAR BE FULFILLED 12 DIFFERENT WAYS

May your New Yearbe FULFILLED 12 different ways.Where there is light — may you reflect it.Where there is happiness — may you experience it.Where there is beauty — may you appreciate it.Where there its love — may you receive it.Where there is music — may you sing it.Where there is truth — may you learn it.Where there is opportunity — may you seize it.Where there is a treasure — may you discover it.Where there is a challenge — may you embrace it.Where there is an adventure — may you explore it.Where there is a mission — may you achieve it.Where … Continue reading MAY YOUR NEW YEAR BE FULFILLED 12 DIFFERENT WAYS