PARABLE OF THE BOY WHO CAST HIS BURDENS AWAY

Once upon a time in a small mountain village it was the custom for the villagers to strap on their knapsacks each morning, Then, during the day, each time they worried about something or felt depressed about a problem, they would pick up a small pebble and put it in their knapsack. The knapsacks were heavy and a burden to carry because the villagers never emptied them. They carried their burdens every day. It was all they knew. One day one of the village elders walked down to the river bank. He was bent over from his knapsack full of … Continue reading PARABLE OF THE BOY WHO CAST HIS BURDENS AWAY

EIGHT WAYS TO A HAPPY, HEALTHY LIFE IN 2019

BE P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E P = PRIORITIZE. Take the time to list the things you would like to do in 2019, things that are really important to you. Be realistic. Be practical. Then prioritize your list and put the items in the order of importance to you. Work on one or two at a time so you don’t become overwhelmed. It’s gratifying to accomplish things you want to get done. O = OFFER Make a consistent effort to offer your help to people or communinity/religious organizations that need your assistance. Enjoy the opportunity to give of your time and talents to others, … Continue reading EIGHT WAYS TO A HAPPY, HEALTHY LIFE IN 2019

TIME IS A REFLECTION OF WHAT REALLY MATTERS TO YOU

ALWAYS FIND TIME Time is a gift and how you use it will tell you what’s really important to you.  Ther’s always a way to find time for what really matters to to you.  It’s a matter of choice. ALWAYS FIND TIME TO BE THANKFUL A good way to start your day is being thankful for what and who you have in your life.  Taking time, even minimal time, to focus on gratitude will make a positive impact on your whole day. ALWAYS FIND TIME TO BE THANKFUL FOR THE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL HAPPY. Some people feel sad … Continue reading TIME IS A REFLECTION OF WHAT REALLY MATTERS TO YOU

HOW YOU CHOOSE TO RESPOND IS UP TO YOU

No one can MAKE you angry. No one can MAKE you mad. No one can MAKE you happy. No one an MAKE you sad. No one can MAKE you quit. No one can MAKE you try. No one can MAKE you smile. No one can MAKE you cry. Because…… The feelings you feel And the actions you do Are choices YOU MAKE. They come from YOU. So, OWN your own feelings, The old and the new. And don’t blame others For what you feel and do. Because….. No matter what others SAY, Or the things they DO, HOW YOU CHOOSE … Continue reading HOW YOU CHOOSE TO RESPOND IS UP TO YOU