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Inspirational Stories, Poems and Reflections
« on: Apr 1st, 2004, 12:11pm » |
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We all feel a 'lil down sometimes... there are times when the days just seem so long,... there are times when we feel like we barely exist ... not really knowing where to go, what to do, what to hope for. Louisa May Alcott once said: "Into each life some rain must fall,... Some days must be dark and sad and dreary." How true that is...  But don't let these moments get you down... sometimes all we need is something that can make us realize that things aren't so bad after all......... inspirational stories,poems,thoughts and reflections are just one of them..... please read....... and share some of yours too.... 
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #1 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 12:15pm » |
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Be Thankful
Should you find something on your dinner plate that doesn't appeal to you, don't complain. There are people who don't have anything on their plate.
Should you find yourself stuck in traffic, don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad, think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend, think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.
Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance, think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk. 
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K....
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #2 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 12:36pm » |
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Recently, I overheard a father & daughter
in their last moments together. They had
announced her plane's departure and standing near
the security gate, they hugged and he said, "I
love you. I wish you enough."
She said, "Daddy, our life together has been more
than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I
wish you enough, too, Daddy." They kissed and she
left...
He walked over toward the window where I was
seated. Standing there, I could see he wanted and
needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his
privacy but he welcomed me in by asking, "Did you
ever say goodbye to someone knowing it would be
forever "
"Yes, I have," I replied."Forgive me for
intruding, but why is this a forever goodbye?" I
asked him.
"I am old, and she lives much too far away. I
have challenges ahead, and the reality is, her
next trip back would be for my funeral," he said.
I asked him. "When u were saying goodbye, I heard
u say, "I wish u enough." "May I ask what that
means??"
He began to smile."That's a wish that has been
handed down from generations. My parents used to
say it to everyone." He paused for a moment,and
looking up as if trying to remember it in detail,
he smiled even more. "When we said, "I wish u
enough," we were wanting the other person to have
a life filled with enough good things to sustain
them." Turning toward me, he then shared the
following as if he were reciting it from memory:
I wish you enough sun to keep ur attitude bright.
I wish you enouhg rain to appreciate the sun more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep ur spirit
alive.
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in
life appear much bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy ur wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all u possess.
I wish you enough "Hello's" to get u through
the final "Goodbye."
He then began to sob and walked away.
I WISH YOU ENOUGH....
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teagirl
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #3 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 6:45am » |
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This is not a story but quite inspirational
After awhile you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn that love doesn't mean possession
and company doesn't mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises and you begin to accept
your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of an adult not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build your roads today
because tomorrow's ground is too uncertain for plans
and futures have ways of falling down in mid-flight.
After awhile you learn that even sunshine
burns if you get too much so you plant your
own garden and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
that you really are strong
and you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn...
Veronica A. Shoffstall
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I love to sing in the shower. I'm good, too! All my shampoos think so.
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K....
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #4 on: Apr 3rd, 2004, 6:16am » |
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that was very nice tea........ really inspirational. I wish you'll post more.... I know you read a lot and I can see you have great choices..... please share some more...
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #5 on: Apr 3rd, 2004, 6:40am » |
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Stop for a moment and visit this beautiful site. Its breath-taking and awe-inspiring!
http://dailymotivator.com/memberflash/rightnow.html
And oh...thanks, Kianna!
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K....
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #6 on: Apr 3rd, 2004, 10:08am » |
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wow,.. just visited the site tea t'was really good.... thanks for sharing...
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #7 on: Apr 3rd, 2004, 10:35am » |
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Daily Survival Kit
1) TOOTHPICK - to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others. - Matt. 7:1
2) RUBBER BAND - to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out. - Romans 8:28
3) BAND AID - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. - Col. 3:12-14
4) PENCIL - to remind you to list your blessings everyday. - Eph.1:3
5) ERASER - To remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's OK. - Gen.50:15-21
6) CHEWING GUM - to remind you to stick with it, and you can accomplish anything. - Phil 4:13
7) MINT - to remind you that you are worth a mint. - John 3:16-17
 CANDY KISS - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday. - 1 John 4:7
9) TEA BAG - to remind you to relax daily and go over that list of blessings. - 1 Thess. 5:18
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #8 on: Apr 3rd, 2004, 11:06am » |
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Today I Will...
TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK:
If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind... I will not respond in a like manner.
TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY": TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY":
If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask GOD to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger.
TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY: TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY:
I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.
TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE:
I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.
TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: TODAY I WILL FORGIVE:
I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.
TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY:
I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.
TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED:
I will practice the golden rule -- do unto others as you would have them do unto you -- with everyone I encounter.
TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED: TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED:
My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life.
TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY:
I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank GOD for my body.
TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY: TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY:
I will spend a little more time in prayer today: I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place at some point during this day and listen to GOD's voice
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Re: Inspirational Stories
« Reply #9 on: Apr 3rd, 2004, 11:18am » |
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Everything Happens For a Reason
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, they serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are or who you want to become.
You never know who these people may be; your roommate, your neighbor, professor, long lost friend, lover or even a complete stranger who, when you lock eyes with them, you know that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.
And sometimes things happen to you and at the time they seem horrible, painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would never have realized your potential, strength, will power of heart.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments or true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of the soul.
Without these small tests, if they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smooth paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. Safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet who affect your life and successes and downfalls you experience, they are the ones who create who you are. Even the bad experience can be learned from... Those lessons are the hardest and probably the most important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart... forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart.
If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and opening your heart and eyes to things you would have never seen or felt without them.
Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen, let yourself fall in love, break free and set your sights high. You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.
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