The struggle ends when the gratitude begins. ~Neale Donald Walsch
Thought for Today
Thought for Today
As each day comes to us refreshed and anew, so does my gratitude renew itself daily. The breaking of the sun over the horizon is my grateful heart dawning upon a blessed world. ~Terri Guillemets
Reclaiming the Holidays
Every year as the holidays approach I am saddened by the number of people who seem to have become slaves to their holiday traditions. Over indulging in food and drink, over spending, working to the point of exhaustion and extreme stress are too often simply accepted as the way things are. Most of us don’t even enjoy all the holiday hoopla but we feel pressure to participate. If you are dreading the holidays this year I have good news. It doesn’t have to be this way.
You can choose the way you will celebrate, the activities you will participate in and of course you always have the power to choose your attitude. So get ready to make this the best holiday season ever by staying true to your own beliefs and values.
Thought for Today
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder
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Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins
“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing. — Dale Carnegie
It Takes a Village: Music Teachers
When someone says they’ve accomplished everything in life with no help they must have a short memory. It takes a village to raise a child and keep adults on track. This is a tribute to some of the people in my village.
Music teachers have played an important part in my life. Mrs. Partridge was my violin teacher in grade school and Junior High. She saw potential in me I didn’t see in myself and showed me the doors music can open.
Mr. Starr, my college violin teacher, modeled the importance of integrity and values as well as a great love of music. The music department became a refuge for me.
Music feeds the soul and gives us an outlet for expressing emotion. It can become a social activity if we join a musical group and playing music is just plain fun.
A great big THANK YOU to all the music teachers teaching notes and technique while building character and spreading the love of music, May the music go on and on and on…
Thought for Today
 “There are two big forces at work, external and internal. We have very little control over external forces such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, disasters, illness and pain. What really matters is the internal force. How do I respond to those disasters? Over that I have complete control.” |
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Thought for Today
“If you wait until you can do everything for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you’ll end up not doing nothing for nobody.” ~ Malcom Bane
An Affirmation for Today
I AM a walking example of God’s Love.
Affirmations are positive statements that describe how you want things to be. Repeat affirmations often and they begin to work on the subconscious mind bringing it to positive action. They must be repeated with attention, interest, faith and desire to be effective.
So, today let’s focus on the statement I AM a walking example of God’s Love. It doesn’t matter if you know you fall short. Repeating this statement often will keep your attention focused on being an example of God’s love. When you are tempted to say or do something not so loving, the words will be there guiding you.
Thought for Today
“When God puts love and compassion in your heart toward someone, He’s offering you an opportunity to make a difference in that person’s life. You must learn to follow that love. Don’t ignore it. Act on it. Somebody needs what you have.” – Joel Osteen
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