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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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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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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

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A BUCKET LIST CAN DEFINE YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE

Chuck Lee

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

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STAND UP, SPEAK OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE

Chuck Lee

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