Thought for Today

“There are joys which long to be ours. God sends ten thousands truths, which come about us like birds seeking inlet; but we are shut up to them, and so they bring us nothing, but sit and sing awhile upon the roof, and then fly away.” ~Henry Ward Beecher

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“The fullness of Joy is to behold God in everything.” “When we contemplate God, we are made like unto God.” “Between God and the soul there is no between.” — Julian of Norwich (1342-1416)

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“There are people who live their whole lives on the default settings, never realizing you can customize.” ~Robert Brault

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“A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

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“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” — Maya Angelou

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“The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.” — Frank Lloyd Wright

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“This peace will come about when we all see ourselves in the other person and above all see something beautiful, good and true, something of God in all those who are different.” — Jean Vanier, from Letters of Jean Vanier – December 2012

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“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.” — Martha Washington

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“If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not already been.” ~Robert Brault

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“The seasons are what a symphony ought to be: four perfect movements in harmony with each other.” ~Arthur Rubenstein Photo Note: Today’s photo is one of ours. If you are interested in the stories behind some of our photos you might be interested in my Squidoo lens Nature Photography: It’s a Walk in the Park.