Source : Unknown.

in the midst of a really big one. But the only people I am aware of

who don’t have troubles are gathered in little neighbourhoods. Most

communities have at least one. We call them cemeteries.

If you’re breathing, you have difficulties. It’s the way of life. And

believe it or not, most of your problems may actually be good for you!

Let me explain.

Maybe you have seen the Great Barrier Reef, stretching some 1,800

miles from New Guinea to Australia. Tour guides regularly take

visitors to view the reef. On one tour, the guide was asked an

interesting question. “I notice that the lagoon side of the reef looks

pale and lifeless, while the ocean side is vibrant and colourful,” a

traveller observed. “Why is this?”

The guide gave an interesting answer: “The coral around the lagoon

side is in still water, with no challenge for its survival. It dies

early. The coral on the ocean side is constantly being tested by wind,

waves and storms – surges of power. It has to fight for survival every

day of its life. As it is challenged and tested it changes and adapts.

It grows healthy. It grows strong. And it reproduces.” Then he added

this telling note: “That’s the way it is with every living organism.”

That’s how it is with people. Challenged and tested, we come alive!

Like coral pounded by the sea, we grow. Physical demands can cause us

to grow stronger. Mental and emotional stress can produce

tough-mindedness and resiliency. Spiritual testing can produce

strength of character and faithfulness.

So, you have problems – no problem! Just tell yourself, “There I grow again!”

- Author Unknown

The following quote by Allan Sacs; “Death is more universal than life; everyone dies but not everyone lives,” leads to the following question how do we life these moments between birth and death?

• Do we life our passion?
• Do we love unconditionally?
• Do we care?
• Are we creating a legacy?
• Are we brand ambassadors for Christ?
• Are we living our dreams, or other’s dreams?

vandag staan ek met nuwe verwondering

voor die grootsheid van U

verlossingsdaad.

Dat U vir my gesterf het,

laat my hart van dankbaarheid oorloop.

Dat U vir my opgestaan het,

vul my met oorstepte vreugde.

En die wete

dat U elke dag saam met my leef…

dit, Here Jesus, gee aan my vrede oor die

verlede, gemoedsrus in die hede

en ‘n heerlike vervulde

toekomsverwagting.

Skrywer : Milanie Vosloo, Leef April 2010.

-John Gardner

In the complex world that we and other create everyday around us, it is so important to create simplicity without attachment….

Goethe

Doing must be part of being, doing what is important, doing what is our passion, to kindle the fire of the soul.