“One should pay attention to even the smallest crawling creature for these too may have a valuable lesson to teach us.” – Black Elk
I Am Thankful…
For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes– Because that means he is at home not on the streets.
For the taxes that I pay– Because it means I am employed.
For the mess to clean after a party– Because it means that I have been surrounded by friends.
For the clothes that fit a little too snug– Because it means I have enough to eat.
For my shadow that watches me work– Because it means I am out in the sunshine.
For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing– Because it means I have a home.
For all the complaining I hear about the government– Because it means we have freedom of speech.
For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot– Because it means I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.
For my huge heating bill– Because it means I am warm.
For the lady behind me in church who sings off key– Because it means I can hear.
For the pile of laundry and ironing– Because it means I have clothes to wear.
For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day– Because it means I have been capable of working hard.
For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours– Because it means I am alive.
Seeing the Big Picture
“Many of us seem to have an endless to-do list. But does all that rushing around stop us from seeing the big picture? Taking a moment to step back from our day-to-day schedules can help us simplify our lives… and maybe even help us to identify what we are missing to keep us energized and fulfilled.” – David Zerfoss
That’s Because It’s Empty
A little girl went up to her mother one day while holding her stomach saying, “Mommy, my stomach hurts.” Her mother replied, “That’s because it’s empty, you have to put something into it!” She then prepared a bowl of soup.
Later that day when the pastor and his wife were over for dinner. The pastor began to feel bad. Holding his head he said, “I have such a terrible headache!” The little girl looked up at him, giving him the sweetest smile that any little child could give. Then she said, “That’s because it’s empty, you have to put something into it!”
Don’t Follow Limited Visions
“Many people deny themselves the pleasure of living life to the
fullest because they follow limited visions. They dream modest dreams,
so they compile modest achievements. The limiting factor is not their
capacity to achieve, but their willingness to believe in themselves.” –
Nido Qubein
Ten Big Mistakes People Make
- Believing that becoming or being popular means happiness.
- Blaming your problems on something or someone else.
- Thinking maturity “happens” overnight and at an early age.
- Believing nobody understands you.
- Letting others tell you who you are.
- Thinking one failure means you’re a total failure.
- Measuring your self-worth by how often you date or your married status.
- Believing you can get away with anything.
- Letting one rejection defeat you.
- Refusing to learn from your mistakes.
One More Act of Kindness
“A person struggles, you help. A door needs to be opened. You open it. A piece of trash is in your path. You pick it up and throw it away. A child needs some extra attention. You give it. A job needs to be completed. You do it. One more act of kindness a week will add 52 moments of inspiration to your year. Push it to two a week and you add more than one hundred. Imagine the possibilities.” – Sam Parker