Say Goodbye
The most powerful anchor on our potential to soar high in life is the past. The past contains the dead weight of experience, learned beliefs and all our mistakes. Life cannot truly begin until we are able to say goodbye to the legacies of yesterday at will. Like a filing cabinet, the past is a resource of information for learning, but it is not a place to live. When you go to work do you spend your day in the filing cabinet? How often will you/did you live in the past today? Say goodbye and make it final. Saying farewell to yesterday, last month and last year is the sign of a person who wants to live for today and is truly alive to all the possibilities of 'the moment', while fully aware that all they think, say and do right now, creates tomorrow.

Thought this appropriate for all Plan A and B

Too Cool!

Thank you

In order to receive everyone's love, always speak sweet words.

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The true nature of every human being is kindness.

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Not so sure I agree with this one and there are probably a few BS that will also struggle with this thought.

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You bring out the best in others, because you see the best in others

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I like it --thank you for the inspiration today.

tdr

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Write Often
Make it a point to write something every day, even if it's only to yourself. In fact, it is mostly to yourself. How else do you get to know you? And how else do you get to know what you know until you hear what you have to say? The most important conversation in all our worlds is with ourselves. One way to converse is to take two words and then let your mind flow into them, around them and through them, and then out through your pen on to a blank white page. It doesn't matter what comes - but be sure that you will reveal yourself to yourself, and if you keep doing it you will be astounded by revelation. Start your journal today.
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Just as the highest tower needs a deep foundation, so too our higher thinking is based on going deep within.

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My heart is growing stronger
for love of you
my love is growing stronger
as you do
my resolve is growing harder
for we two
my devotion and ardor
will see us through.

-Swords, finding my voice again.

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In silence we find a solution to every problem.

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Ok, NZ...where am I supposed to find silence with two teens and two toddlers at home??? HMM????

Thanks for the thought, though. Ain't it the truth?

Speaking from a Christian standpoint, it's in the "silence" that we find God. "Be still and know that I am God" is what He expects of us. When we meet Him in the silence, He has the opportunity to speak straight to our hearts through His Word in whispers that cannot be heard through the static of everyday life. Even Christ Himself took time to get away from the hustle and bustle to spend time with the Father. And if we as God's children expect to have God help us "fix" our problems, we must do the same.

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Power
Empower others by filling your own heart with courage, your thoughts with determination and your eyes with destiny.
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Different
Create thoughts and words that give only happiness. The world is filled with worry and sorrow. Do something different.
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If the mind is light you will feel carefree, no matter how the body feels.

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Not to cause anyone sorrow even in your thoughts is complete non-violence.

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LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK

• Have a firm handshake.

• Look people in the eye.

• Sing in the shower.

• Own a great stereo system.

• If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

• Keep secrets.

• Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

• Always accept an outstretched hand.

• Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.

• Whistle.

• Avoid sarcastic remarks.

• Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.

• Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

• Lend only those books you never care to see again.

• Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.

• When playing games with children, let them win.

• Give people a second chance, but not a third.

• Be romantic.

• Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

• Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.

• Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your convenience, not the caller's.

• Be a good loser.

• Be a good winner.

• Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

• When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.

• Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.

• Keep it simple.

• Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.

• Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.

• Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets!

• Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the one's you did.

• Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

• Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.

• Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.

• Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.

• Begin each day with God and some of your favorite music.

• Once in a while, take the scenic route.

• Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'

• Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.

• Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.

• Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.

• Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.

• Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.

• Become someone's hero.

• Marry only for love.

• Count your blessings.

• Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.

• Wave at the children on a school bus.

• Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.

• Don't expect life to be fair.

• Have fun you only live once!!

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Harmony
All things have their time. All things have their answers. All things have their right to be. Accepting this reality, all things come into harmony.
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Replace the words "I have to" with "I choose to" and notice the difference in how you feel.

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Watch..
..your thoughts; they become words.
..your words; they become actions.
..your actions; they become habits.
..your habits; they become character.
..your character; it becomes your destiny
Anonymous

My thought: Every decision you've made in your life that ended up with your children was the right decision. If you had chosen any differently, you would not have the kids you have.

Of course, I really love and like my children. They are wonderful, strong, intelligent, creative, caring people. Actually, 2 of them are adults now. What has happened in the past, made them what they are now.

I can never say I never should have married their father or I should have dumped him years ago because I wouldn't have the blessing that I have now.