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admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:21:55 +0000

“A warrior of light always keeps his heart free of any feelings of hatred. When he goes into battle, he remembers what Christ said: ‘Love your enemies.’ And he obeys. But he knows that the act of forgiveness does not mean that he must accept everything; a warrior cannot bow his head, for if he did he would lose sight of the horizon of his dreams. He accepts that his opponents are there to test his valour, his persistence, his ability to make decisions. They force him to fight for his dreams. It is the experience of battle that strengthens the warrior of light.” From Paulo Coelho’s Manual of the Warrior of Light

Don’t worry if you have problems!

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 20:25:35 +0000

“Don’t worry if you have problems! Which is easy to say until you are

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

Are you really living…

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 19:48:16 +0000

A good friend of mine always tell the story, of a story line in one of the Maternity Wards he visited: The first 30 sixty seconds of life is pretty dangerous, and then somebody added, the last thirty is also pretty dangerous.

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?

Thoughts on live…

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:55:30 +0000

Steve Job’s share a few thoughts on: How to live before you die. He share some of his own life experience.

Thankful

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:28:38 +0000

I am thankful for the wife who says its hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me and not out with somebody else.

For the husband who is on the sofa being a couch potato because he is at home with me and not out.

For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because it means she is at home and not on the streets.

For the taxes I pay, because it means I am employed.

For the mess to clean up after a party, because it means 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, gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.

For 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 have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill, because it means I can afford to keep warm.

And 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 that I have clothes to wear.

For the 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 hours of the morning, because it means I am alive.

And finally for too much email, because it means I have friends who are thinking of me.

Author : Unknown

Compasion

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:51:45 +0000

“You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.” Henry Drummond

Thoughts

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:56:10 +0000

“You can make your life into a grand ever-evolving work of art. The key is your thoughts, the wondrous invisible part of you that is your spiritual soul.” Dr. Wayne Dyer

Things

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:22:58 +0000

“Write the bad things that are done to you in sand, but write the good things that happen to you on a piece of marble.” Arabic parable

What do we miss in life…

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:15:23 +0000

Musician was playing music on a New York station:

(Source & Author of story unknown)

He played six Bach pieces for about 60 minutes. During that time approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

After: 3 minutes

A middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.

4 minutes
The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping, continued to walk.

6 minutes
A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

10 minutes
A three year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly, as the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced them to move on.

45 minutes
The musician played. Only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32.

1 hour:
He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

This is a real story. The Washington Post, as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities, arranged the entire scenario. Playing incognito, no one knew the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days prior to this, Joshua Bell sold out a theatre in Boston where the tickets averaged $100 per seat.

The questions raised:
In a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty; do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent in such an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be:

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments …….How many other things are we missing?

Think…Before…

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:59:02 +0000