When someone is experiencing tragedy, we should resist at all costs, the temptation to point out a silver lining in their sadness. Instead, let us weep with them, love on them, stand by them in the darkness and in time, the silver lining they discover on their own will be far more meaningful and offer much more comfort than anything we think to utter at the first sign of distress. ~ Jamee
In the essentials, unity; in the non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. ~ Rupertus Meldenius 1627
There are only two ways to live: one is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as if everything is. ~ Albert Einstein
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on." ~ Robert Frost
"People walk out of your life for a reason. Think before chasing after them" ♥
"Worry uses up today's strength on tomorrow's concerns." ~ Wisdom Hunters
You want to know what I make? I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. What do you make?
“It’s not good enough to communicate so that you can be understood. You must communicate so clearly that you cannot be misunderstood.”
~ Carolyn McCulley Link to article
"Worry uses up today's strength on tomorrow's concerns." ~ Wisdom Hunters
Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys. ~ Rita Shiano
Sometimes the unwise choices of a boss or parent produces a crisis that is out of your control. Will you decide to respond in humble determination or drift away as a victim? Wherever you find yourself, you can find wisdom to work through your turmoil.
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17
Borrowed inspirational quotes.
"a ship is safest in the harbor - but that's not what ships were made for..."
Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.
Lord, keep your arm around me and your hand over my mouth.