THURSDAY IS THIRST-DAY: HAVE A GOOD ONE

Thursday is Thirst-Day! It was created to remind you to always maintain a thirst for all the things that are important to you — little things, big things, dreams, hopes, even tasks that need to be done. Never stop thirsting for the things that matter. Thirst-Day is when you review your week and strive to accomplish the things you want to get done before the week is done. It’s a drive, a thirst, to achieve what still needs to be done. Humans typically thirst for three basic things: love, happiness, and a fulfilled life. Thirst-Day is the day to reflect … Continue reading THURSDAY IS THIRST-DAY: HAVE A GOOD ONE

THE SEARCH FOR INNER PEACE – HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT

Everyone wants to have Inner Peace,to experience mental and emotional calmness, free of stress and worries, and afeeling of happiness and freedom to just be.Here are a few point to help yo achieve it.1. Realize that no one else can give you peace.it’s up to you to make it happen.2. Focus on viewing and accepting life as it is,not what you think it should be.3. Let go of expectations, especially what youexpect others to do for you to make you happy.Expectations almost always lead to disappointment.4. Let go of the past and any feelings of angerand guilt that you have … Continue reading THE SEARCH FOR INNER PEACE – HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT

THEY DID IT AND SO CAN YOU — AGE DOESN’T MATTER

Everyone has a dream,something they would like to accomplish.Big or small — it can happen.You’re never too YOUNG….or too OLD.Here are examples to inspire you.1. Joan of Arc turned a war around at age 17.2. Pascal developed a calculator at 19.3. Mozart wrote his first symphony at 8.4. Phyllis Wheatley became the firstAfrican-American woman to be recognizedas a published poet….at age 20.5. Nadia Comaneci won 3 gold medals and seven perfect scores in the 1976 Olympics at the age of 14. NEED MORE INSPIRATION?6. Harry Bernstein wrote his first bookat the age of 93.7. Gladys Burrell ran her first marathonat … Continue reading THEY DID IT AND SO CAN YOU — AGE DOESN’T MATTER

PERSEVERANCE LEADS TO SUCCESS

Perseveranceis a big word, a very important word,but what does it mean?When you persevereyou maintain a purposein spite of difficulties, obstacles,or discouragement.You continue onward, steadfastly.You don’t give up.You keep going.Perseverance is strength, it’s power.It’s one of the most important qualitiesof people who succeed in life.Now look at the fifth line above again.Look at the word PURPOSE.That’s the SECRET to perseverance.People who PERSEVERE and SUCCEEDare those who have a STRONG,WELL-DEFINED sense of PURPOSE.They are PASSIONATE about whatthey want to accomplish, their goal.That’s the bottom line.If you want to SUCCEED at somethingmake sure you are very clear about your PURPOSEand be PASSIONATE about … Continue reading PERSEVERANCE LEADS TO SUCCESS

WHAT REALLY MATTERS WHEN YOUR LIFE IS DONE

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

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

YES, YOU CAN JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER IF YOU LOOK DEEP ENOUGH

A lady in a faded gingham dress, and her husband, dressed in overalls walked  timidly into Harvard University President’s Office and requested to talk with the president. The administrative assistant took one look at them and concluded that these two backwoods individuals were country hicks who would be a waste of the president’s time.  She decided to discourage them and say that the president’s schedule was full all day. “We’ll wait,” the lady said.  And for hours they sat there waiting.  Finally, the frustrated assistant worked them into the president’s schedule, hoping he could get rid of them in a … Continue reading YES, YOU CAN JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER IF YOU LOOK DEEP ENOUGH