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OH THE JOY THE BLACK-EYED SUSANS BRING

Chuck Lee

My black-eyed susans took a lot of care all summer, cultivating, nurturing, watering, pruning— a lot of work for me, the gardener— whose old knees don’t bend so easily anymore. But oh such JOY those black-eyed susan’s brought me all summer long — their bright yellow faces and dark brown eyes made me smile each time I was in their presence. But now as Autumn creeps in I look at these once beautiful flowers and see that they are fast fading and will soon be gone. As I sit on my garden bench, I ponder. I could easily focus on … Continue reading OH THE JOY THE BLACK-EYED SUSANS BRING

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THIS IS WHAT I KNOW — THE MIND HAS POWER

Chuck Lee

My life is limited ONLY by the thoughts I think. ONLY if in my mind I dream big dreams can big dreams in my life come true. ONLY if in my mind I think happiness can a life of joy be mine. ONLY if in my mind I think compassion can my heart be drawn to serve. I BECOME WHAT I THINK. But I can only become what I think IF I first think what I want to become. THINKING CAN MAKE IT SO What I think in my mind becomes the blueprint for what I can achieve. MY MIND … Continue reading THIS IS WHAT I KNOW — THE MIND HAS POWER

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FEELING ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Chuck Lee

Once there was a man who wished he could be happy and be on top of the world. Every morning he would get up and look out the window and see his neighbor who always had a smile on his face and walked with a bounce in his step. He always seemed so happy. The man was envious of his neighbor. ”How can he be so upbeat and happy?” he thought. ”How can he be on top of the world every day when there are so many problems, so many things to be concerned about?” One day he could stand … Continue reading FEELING ON TOP OF THE WORLD

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ALL LIVES NEED MENDING

Chuck Lee

I grew up in the ‘50s, those nostalgic “happy days.” Eight sisters and brothers and two parents on a little farm with dogs, cats, chickens, cows and pigs. Those years are etched in my heart forever. We had nothing, yet we had everything. We had little entertainment, yet we were entertained. We had outdoor movies, ice cream socials, fish fries, hayrides, and hot dogs roasted over a blazing bonfire. We were joined often by friends and relatives who lived near and our times together were rich and full. We sat and talked and laughed a lot and sometimes cried. We … Continue reading ALL LIVES NEED MENDING

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I’M NOT WHO I THOUGHT I WAS

Chuck Lee

Someone once told me I was slow…..and it made me feel dumb. I heard someone say I was awkward….and I started feeling self-conscious. I once heard someone say I was not attractive…..and I began to feel ugly. I overheard someone say I had no talent…..and I felt like I was a zero. I once was told I would never succeed….and I felt hopeless. And over the years I gradually became…..the person others told me I was. I BELIEVED THEM. Then one day I met a wise person who said, ”My friend, listen to me. You are not who you think … Continue reading I’M NOT WHO I THOUGHT I WAS

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I LOVE TO SOAR

Chuck Lee

Little things help me soar. A friendly smile lifts me off the ground. A few words of encouragement keep me soaring all day. One small act of kindness will put me in the clouds. A warm hug will  inspire me and  give  me  the courage  to  spread my wings and  fly to places I’ve never been and  see things I’ve never seen. Oh  the places I go.. Thank goodness for the little things……. Yes,, it’s the  little things in life that help me soar.     Continue reading I LOVE TO SOAR

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I HAVE POWER

Chuck Lee

Sometimes when I’m feeling a little mopey, or discouraged, or overwhelmed, or sad, or have been made a victim, I forget that I have….. POWER. But then I remember that I do, indeed, have POWER And it’s right here within me. All I have to do is own it and use it. I have the POWER to make choices. I can say yes.                                                                           … Continue reading I HAVE POWER

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GARDEN MEDITATION

Chuck Lee

I’m older now and change in my life is not easy. Perhaps change is never easy at any age. But as I sit on my bench in the garden I reflect on my life past and present And look ahead to changes I will make. I will do more than exist. I will LIVE. I will do more than look. I will EXAMINE. I will do more than hear. I will LISTEN. I will do more than think. I will REFLECT. I will do more than talk. I will SAY SOMEYHING. I will do more than feel. I will LOVE. Continue reading GARDEN MEDITATION