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Post by 1dave on Sept 12, 2018 8:57:54 GMT -5
If Nobody Smiled
If nobody smiled, and nobody cared,
And nobody helped us along;
If every fellow looked out for himself,
And the good things all went to the strong;
If nobody cared just a little for you,
And nobody thought about me,
And we stood all alone in the battle of life,
What a dreary old world this would be!
Life is sweet because of the friends we love,
And the things that in common we share;
And we want to live on, not because of ourselves,
But because of the people who care.
It’s giving and doing for somebody else–
On that all of life’s splendor depends;
And the joy in this world, when you’ve summed it all up,
Is found in the love of our friends.
-Arthur James Hayden
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Post by MsAli on Sept 12, 2018 9:20:03 GMT -5
If Nobody Smiled If nobody smiled, and nobody cared, And nobody helped us along; If every fellow looked out for himself, And the good things all went to the strong; If nobody cared just a little for you, And nobody thought about me, And we stood all alone in the battle of life, What a dreary old world this would be! Life is sweet because of the friends we love, And the things that in common we share; And we want to live on, not because of ourselves, But because of the people who care. It’s giving and doing for somebody else– On that all of life’s splendor depends; And the joy in this world, when you’ve summed it all up, Is found in the love of our friends. -Arthur James Hayden ❤ |
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Post by mohs on Sept 12, 2018 11:19:34 GMT -5
Little things that we can do
for one another
Adds the joyous buoyancy
we all seek
~mohs
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Post by pizzano on Sept 12, 2018 17:21:09 GMT -5
Ahhhhhh, so comforting........wonder why Hayden didn't add "family"...?
Just a thought.
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Post by MsAli on Sept 12, 2018 17:26:17 GMT -5
Ahhhhhh, so comforting........wonder why Hayden didn't add "family"...?
Just a thought.
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Post by 1dave on Sept 13, 2018 2:40:03 GMT -5
A change in attitude: There is enormous power in the fact that something so all-encompassing as your attitude can be changed so quickly. Your world can be an entirely different place than the world you lived in a few moments ago when your attitude toward it changes. The key thing to keep in mind about your attitude is that it is yours. Though anything can influence it, you control it. You have final authority over your attitude. By exercising that control, you can literally change your world. You say there are certain things which put you in a bad mood. Yet the truth is that you put yourself in a bad mood. It is a way in which you choose to respond. What if you were to make a different choice? Those "bad mood" things would no longer have control over you, and your precious time could be used moving forward rather than feeling miserable. You say there are things which put you in a good mood. Yet again, that is a choice you make. What if you were to choose it more often? Imagine the positive possibilities! Ralph Marston
My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already. 
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Post by MsAli on Sept 13, 2018 10:26:24 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Sept 14, 2018 1:56:54 GMT -5
Subject: Some things to think about today ......
Adam and Eve had an ideal marriage. He didn't have to hear about all the men she could have married, and she didn't have to hear about the way his mother cooked.
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An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, "They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead.
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A police recruit was asked during the exam, "What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?" He said, "Call for backup."
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I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that a lot of people die of natural causes.
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The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.
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Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
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There are two kinds of pedestrians -- the quick and the dead.
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Life is sexually transmitted.
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An unbreakable toy is useful for breaking other toys.
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If quitters never win, and winners never quit, then
who is the fool who said, "Quit while you're ahead !!" ??
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Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.
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The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.
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Get the last word in: Apologize.
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Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach that person
to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks.
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Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, yet
you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.
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Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals
dying of nothing.
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Have you noticed since everyone has a camcorder these days, no one
talks about seeing UFOs like they use to?
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Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.
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All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention
to criticism.
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Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a
substantial tax cut saves you thirty cents?
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In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world
is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.
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Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come
to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.
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How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a
whole box to start a campfire?
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Post by amygdule on Sept 14, 2018 2:51:00 GMT -5
A plan for tomorrow to do today.
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Post by amygdule on Sept 14, 2018 3:12:07 GMT -5
Stinking Thinking will get you No Where Fast in A Hurry
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Post by MsAli on Sept 14, 2018 11:12:27 GMT -5
No one knows how it all began, not even the dead, but everyone knows that it did. That we ourselves are permeated by this benign intelligence, and given the overwhelming evidence from our own lives so far, we can, to a significant and profound degree, direct it at will. “Hey, sorry, the earth is so huge, you can’t have fair all of the time,” said Divine Intelligence, never. Life as you once knew it was the dream, and this “new place” is where you dreamt it. Thinking that the loss of a loved one was unfortunate, ill timed, sad, or an accident is to miss the gift and remain in the dark. Your physical senses see virtually nothing of the magic, the love, or the reasons for the miracles involved in every moment you live. Yet you have other faculties at your disposal. You have inner senses: intellect, intuition, and feelings. Use them to peel away the lies. Discover the truths that will set you free and give you wings, even as you linger upon the earth for just a little while longer, where: It doesn’t matter where you’ve been—it will serve you, It doesn’t even matter where you now are, because where you are, is never who you are, and You can, starting today, with new thoughts, words and actions, create a new vibe that will begin orchestrating your own “luck, accidents, and serendipities” to blast forward, higher, richer, and happier—yeeha! www.tut.com/docs/pdf/DeadPeopleQuotesDooley.pdf |
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Post by pizzano on Sept 14, 2018 14:42:06 GMT -5
Luck.....LOL
Luck is nothing more than preparation, opportunity and execution........"Seneca - 4BC-AD65"
Most confuse it with "Chance"....a series of choices made at a specific point in time leading to unexpected results.
Fate.....forces outside of ones control that are not determined by "chance (choice) or "luck".......!
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Post by amygdule on Sept 14, 2018 16:51:15 GMT -5
Destiny is what happens if you Faint.
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Post by 1dave on Sept 15, 2018 1:24:07 GMT -5
YOUR AWAKENING
A time comes in your life when you finally get it . . . When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out - ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on. And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wet lashes you begin to look at the world through new eyes.
This is your awakening. You realize that it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change or for happiness, safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that he is not Prince Charming and you are not Cinderella and that in the real world there aren't always fairy tale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.
You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are . . . and that's OK. (They are entitled to their own views and opinions.) And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself and in the process a sense of new found confidence is born of self-approval. You stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected.
You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and that it's not always about you. So, you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself and in the process a sense of safety & security is born of self-reliance.
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties and in the process a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness. You realize that much of the way you view yourself, and the world around you, is as a result of all the messages and opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. And you begin to sift through all the crap you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should look and how much you should weigh, what you should wear and where you should shop and what you should drive, how and where you should live and what you should do for a living, who you should sleep with, who you should marry and what you should expect of a marriage, the importance of having and raising children or what you owe your parents.
You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for. You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with and in the process you learn to go with your instincts.
You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive. And that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix. You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a by gone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life. You learn that you don't know everything; it's not your job to save the world and that you can't teach a pig to sing.
You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake. Then you learn about love. Romantic love and familial love. How to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving and when to walk away. You learn not to project your needs or your feelings onto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable or important because of the man on your arm or the child that bears your name. You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be.
You stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn that just as people grow and change so it is with love, and you learn that you don't have the right to demand love on your terms . . . just to make you happy. And, you learn that alone does not mean lonely . . . And you look in the mirror and come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 5 or a perfect 10 and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head and agonizing over how you "stack up." You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK . . . . and that it is your right to want things and to ask for the things that you want . . . and that sometimes it is necessary to make demands.
You come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity and respect and you won't settle for less. And, you allow only the one who cherishes you to glorify you with his touch . . . and in the process you internalize the meaning of self-respect. And you learn that your body really is your temple. And you begin to care for it and treat it with respect. You begin eating a balanced diet, drinking more water and taking more time to exercise. You learn that fatigue diminishes the spirit and can create doubt and fear. So you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play. You learn, that for the most part, in life you get what you believe you deserve . . . and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different from working toward making it happen. More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone and that it's OK to risk asking for help. You learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time. FEAR itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your terms. And you learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom.
You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions you learn not to personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers. It's just life happening. And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state - the ego. You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls.
You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about; a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never ever settle for less than your heart's desire. And you hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting and to stay open to every wonderful possibility. Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side you take a stand, you take a deep breath and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.
- Author Unknown
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Post by MsAli on Sept 15, 2018 10:29:42 GMT -5
ABSOLUTELY! ❤🙌❤
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Post by 1dave on Sept 16, 2018 13:57:12 GMT -5
FREEDOM
In this life we are free to do ANYTHING WE WANT ... but
We are not free from the consequences of our actions.
If we want to defy gravity there is nothing to stop us except ...
Our common sense, because like it or not we will pay the price.
If we want to rob banks, go for it! Most bank robbers net $5,000 ...
And get 20 years. That is an income of $250 per year and the privilege of being raped, beaten, and terrorized by a lower class of neighbors for a big chunk of our lives.
“If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.”
If we want to do drugs ... the better part of valor would be to use our brains first while they still work. Why not first try out a few new viewpoints. How will we look to our suppliers and their associates? How about our family and neighbors, our employers and law enforcement personnel? Last but not least, how will we look to the caretakers of our slack jawed drooling remains?
We are free to drop out of school ... and be second class citizens for the rest of our lives.
We are free to make the lives of those around us easier.
We are FREE to do anything we want to anybody we want at any time we want.
But there is a Universal Law of Restitution in place that will restore
evil for evil and good for good.
The choices are ours.
The consequences are not.
Enjoy your freedom!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 16, 2018 14:56:11 GMT -5
“...hey, life is a snowball gathering snow, you roll where you roll, and everything you pick up is what makes you what you are.” — “Vito Orsini” in the novel Lovers by Judith Krantz.
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Post by pizzano on Sept 16, 2018 17:08:14 GMT -5
FREEDOM In this life we are free to do ANYTHING WE WANT ... but We are not free from the consequences of our actions. If we want to defy gravity there is nothing to stop us except ... Our common sense, because like it or not we will pay the price. If we want to rob banks, go for it! Most bank robbers net $5,000 ... And get 20 years. That is an income of $250 per year and the privilege of being raped, beaten, and terrorized by a lower class of neighbors for a big chunk of our lives. “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.” If we want to do drugs ... the better part of valor would be to use our brains first while they still work. Why not first try out a few new viewpoints. How will we look to our suppliers and their associates? How about our family and neighbors, our employers and law enforcement personnel? Last but not least, how will we look to the caretakers of our slack jawed drooling remains? We are free to drop out of school ... and be second class citizens for the rest of our lives. We are free to make the lives of those around us easier. We are FREE to do anything we want to anybody we want at any time we want. But there is a Universal Law of Restitution in place that will restore evil for evil and good for good. The choices are ours. The consequences are not. Enjoy your freedom! I gather what has been summarized above is........we have been created as human beings (other creatures have this also) with the ability (autonomy.....if the opportunity is not restricted), "THE freedom of choice and will", although other animals are constrained by numerous elements.........which come with circumstances and consequences.
Personally, I prefer to accept we were created with the ability to make choices and free will........."'Freedom" is not innately given, but rather earned in some fashion and also requires opportunity to express or experience......The internal ability of choice and freewill, not necessarily the actions taken by such, are not void of circumstances or consequences, whether experienced now, later or in another realm.
Just another of my thoughts for the day.
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Post by 1dave on Sept 17, 2018 10:02:04 GMT -5
Grandma's apron
I don't think our children know what an apron IS.
The principle use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath,
but along with that, it served as a holder for removing hot pans from the
oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even
used for cleaning out dirty ears or wiping a runny nose.
From the chicken-coop the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks,
and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids. And
when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms. Those big
old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. From
the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled
it carried out the hulls. In the fall the apron was used to bring in apples
that had fallen from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much
furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her
apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace
that "old-time apron" that served so many purposes.
REMEMBER THIS!
"Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool.
Her granddaughter's set theirs on the window sill to thaw".
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Post by 1dave on Sept 18, 2018 1:52:47 GMT -5
Hot Chocolate.
A group of cousins, established in their careers, got together to visit their old Grandfather at his home. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his grandchildren hot chocolate, the Grandfather went to the kitchen and returned with a tray that contained a large pot of chocolate and a large assortment of cups. The cups ranged from porcelain to china, crystal, glass, plastic, and paper. He then invited them to help themselves to the hot chocolate.
When all the grandchildren had a cup of chocolate in hand, the Grandfather said, "If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves; the best is the source of your problems and stress.
Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the chocolate.
In most cases it is just more expensive, and in some cases even hides what we drink.
What all of you really wanted was chocolate, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups. And then you began eyeing each other's cups.
Listen to me, life is the hot chocolate; the jobs, money and positions in society are the cups.
The cups are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define you, nor change the quality of Life you live. Sometimes by concentrating only on obtaining the cup, we fail to enjoy the hot chocolate God has provided us. God gives us the hot chocolate, not the cups..........its up to you to enjoy your hot chocolate (your life) !
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