Accentuate the Positive

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The pleasure of giving can outweigh always receiving.....

Receiving makes giving 

last longer.

Giving makes receiving

last even longer.

The smile on the face of someone receiving is 

what we receive for our gift of giving.

My word for today is "POSITIVITY"

Each day I choose to live with my heart filled with joy and love.   

Making a Difference

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Being the Difference

To be the difference

In someone's life we

Don't have to be brilliant,

Rich, beautiful, or Perfect.

We just have to care.

                                             -Mandy Hale

 To see the difference we want happening in our world, We need to become  the difference. WE need to be the difference.

My word for today is "CARE!"

I choose to live each day with love and joy in my heart.

A Smile Doesn't Always Tell the Whole story....

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Don't be fooled by that happy smile.

The smile on my face does not mean my life is perfect.

It means that I appreciate what I have been blessed with.

I choose to be happy.

We can appreciate life even if it's 

not perfect.  Happiness is

not fulfillment of what

we wish for, but an

an appreciation of what we have.

Once we start appreciating our life,

that is when we realise

how much we truly have to be thankful for.

My word for today is "APPRECIATION!"

I choose to live each day with love and joy in my heart.

A dream life

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Memories Remain........

Making Memories

Memories remain

Within my heart and mind

of things so long ago

of things I've left behind.

Of people i have loved

and lost along the way....

the spirit still lives on,

the love is here to stay.

It only takes a moment,

to restore what used to be,...

like footprints in the sand

they've left their mark on me.

Memories remain

forever they will be....

ingrained upon my heart,

where love resides in me.

I devote these words to special people who have touched my life and moved on,who have grown up and made a new life for themselves, who have died but still live in my memory.

Life's Plans

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What we plan for our day ahead may never occur.......

Those who died yesterday

had planned for today.

And those who have died 

today had plans

for tonight.

We must not take our life for granted.

In the blink of an eye

everything can change.

So we need to forgive often

and love with all our heart.

We may never know

when we may not have

the chance to forgive again.

                        Fb/hugs and kisses.

....... we wont always know when our time will be up!

My word for today is "FORGIVE!"

I plan  to live each day with my heart filled with joy.

Living Life to the Fullest

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Having no regrets....... I think of my grand children when I read this good advice, because these are the kind of things children do... with no inhibitions. being childlike is living with lightness in our heart. 

Eat that piece of chocolate cake

Walk in the rain

Splash in the puddles

Ride with the windows down

Dance. Sing. Talk to strangers

Smile at everyone

Hug someone

Go Barefoot

Take naps

Make LOTS OF LOVE

Try new things

Spend time with the kids

Laugh every chance you get

Help others.

LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST....

NO REGRETS!

LIFE IS WAY TOO SHORT!

I choose to live every day with JOY in my heart!

My word for today is "LIVE!"

In the Pursuit of Happiness

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 There is enough happiness for everyone.......

Happiness is an inside job.....

Happiness can't

be travelled to

owned, accrued,worn,or

consumed. Happiness is

the spiritual experience of

living every minute with

love, grace and gratitude.

When life throws us

hundreds of reasons to break 

down and cry, show life that 

we have a thousand reasons

to smile, laugh and be happy.

Lots of reasons to be STRONG!

Remember the time to be happy is NOW!

TIME waits for no one.

I choose to live with joy and happiness in my heart.

My word for today is "NOW!" 

Let there be Light

Light changes everything

Have you ever sat in the quietness of the dawn watching the scene unfolding before you and everything gradually comes into focus as the sun rises into the heavens?

 Breathtaking!

Or.... have you noticed the light that filters through the tree tops, on a warm summer's day, casting flickering shadows on the cool grass surrounding you?

Bliss!

Or.... have you observed how clouds can part and allow rays of light hit bodies of water and transform them into shimmering jewels?

 Sensational!

Light can set mood, facilitate direction and promote growth.

It's uncanny how problems always seem bigger on cold, dark wintry or wet overcast days. And yet we can find comfort in lifting our face skywards, eyes shut, towards the warmth and light of the sun. Worries seem to diminish in the light of day.

Photographers can create masterpieces with their abilities to capture light in their photographs and make them extraordinary. Their understanding of light is important to transform the quality of the picture they are presenting.

Awe-inspiring!

Jesus, as the light of the world, offers us HOPE for miraculous change ---- as light miraculously transforms the landscape and mood around us ---- no matter how complex our situations are.

Inspirational!

No matter what our circumstances, Jesus in our darkest moments is a constant source of LOVE, HOPE and COMFORT. He's the light to help us in the way ahead and He is a means to letting our personal potential shine through.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. 

A Grownups Christmas Wish List

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Wishful Thinking

Dear Santa,

 This year I don't want any material gifts delivered under my tree. I have so many wonderful things in my life- most of all good health and happiness. Could you please send me the things that I am requesting below  .......

I would like :

 No more lives torn apart,

That wars would NEVER begin....

 .... and the wars raging now would cease.

And that time would heal all hearts.

 Everyone would have a caring friend,

And RIGHT would always win.

And LOVE would never end.

              Shut Up I'm Still Talking ( via our nephew Philip)

Thank you Santa in anticipation of a "HOPE FILLED" Christmas for myself and 

everybody else on earth.

Your Friend

  

 Cassie

Living Life to the fullest

                                 

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Life is for living, not just existing.

Life is short, live it.

Love is rare, grab it.

Anger is bad, dump it

Fear is awful, face it.

Memories are sweet, cherish them.

We live life for such a short while to be spending it being unhappy.

My word for today is "LIVING!"

Creating Memories

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We create memories when....... 

Our greatest

memories

spring from the 

laughter, tears ,joy 

and love we share.

The everyday 

moments of life.

Adele Basheer

.......with each passing minute we share with others as we live!

                                  My word for today is "CREATING!"

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Loving Life and Laughter

A loving Legend

Legends say that the hummingbirds float free.

They carry our hopes for love, joy, and celebration.

The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that

life is rich, beauty is everywhere, and every 

personal connection has meaning,

and that laughter is life's sweetest creation.

We need to find beauty in all things we see 

.... most of all in nature and people we meet.

 We need to share the beauty in ourselves 

in every connection we make with others.

Life is definitely rich and it's ours for the taking. 

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Spice Up Your Love Life

Love These Love Foods....

Healthy Living With Nature

Are you looking for something to spice up your LOVE relationship?

The answer might just be found in some foods we consume.

There are some foods that are not only healthy, but have super LOVE 

and lust inducing properties.

They combine delicious taste, aroma,and decadent mouth feel,

as well as the science biochemicals that make them a must to be

 added to the shopping list.

OYSTERS

Their Legendary powers are attributed to ZINC - a mineral that assists female sexual health and fertility. The amino acid TAURINE helps boost male energy and endurance,

Don't like oysters...... poor you!

Strawberries

They are packed with antioxidant goodness.. They contain compounds which set the blood pumping. A healthy circulation means a happier sex life.

Fresh strawberries dipped in melted DARK CHOCOLATE  are a gift to Lovers. INDULGE!

DARK CHOCOLATE

 Yum!

 Dark chocolate is loaded with PHENYLETHYLAMINE, THEOBROMINE, - believed to affect the neotransmitters in the brain that leads to euphoria and arousal, and.... are loaded with antioxidants that boost circulation. Wow!

ASPARAGUS - take note of the shape....!!

Shape aside....they are rich in FOLATE, COPPER, A,C,E,K - all essentials for well being and a healthy libido. Eat RAW, STEAMED, or GRILLED for a little ZING in your life. And they taste good too.

Other feel good foods that promote love giving goodness.

.Honey

.Figs

.Almonds

.Chilli peppers

 .Bananas

.Watermelon

.And try adding some feel good Red Wine 

AVOCADO

Are packed with nutrients that boost sexual health - BETACAROTINE,MAGNESIUM, VIT.E,. Also VIT.B6 which promotes the feel good hormone SEROTONIN.

Food can be magic stuff. Have fun!

BHG 3/15 

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Attitude Gratitude

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Make every day count.......

Be grateful for

every second of 

every day that you

get to spend with

the people you love

LIFE is so very

Precious.

Soul Writings

....... every second is precious.

My word for today is "PRECIOUS!"

A Mother's Day Prayer

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We would like to wish all Mother's a very Happy Mother's Day. And may all Mother's who have passed away enjoy eternal HAPPINESS.

A prayer we said for all Mothers around the world, in church this morning:

 

God of LOVE

listen to this prayer.

 God of holy people, of Sarah,Ruth a

  Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus,

bend down your ear to this request

and bless women of our families.

Bless them with strength of Spirit,

 they who have taught our children

how to stand and how to walk.

 Bless them with the melody of your LOVE,

 they who have shared how to speak,

how to sing and how to pray to You.

Bless them with a place at your eternal dinner table,

they who have fed and nurtured the lives 

that were helpless, but embraced in their LOVE.

 Bless the women of our families today,

now , in this lifetime, with good things, with health.

Bless them with joy, LOVE, laughter, and pride in our children

and surround them with many good friends.

 May the women who cared for young life

be carried one day to Your Divine embrace:

there for all eternity,

to rejoice with family and friends.

 This blessing and all graces, we pray,

 descend upon the women of our families. Amen.  

My word for today is "MOTHERING!"

Happy Habits

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Happy People

Some people are lucky enough to be full of the joys of life. And it's not always the people who are famous, money rich,attractive, slim,who are the happy ones. Real happiness

ss is something which is deep in our soul, it's attitude, it's a choice we make. Not every day is a diamond but how we help ourselves to get through our dilemmas, and our gratitude for what we have is what gets us  in a better place.

 Here are some habits that can be made part of our everyday life:

DECIDE to be happy.

Embrace and cultivate the positive.

NOURISH our physical body.

Good food,sleep, exercise, fresh air, hydration are the keys.

NOURISH our .

Tap into your passion. Keep on keeping on. Love what you do.

Find "your" PEOPLE!

They'll like you for yo

u. Stay away from the negative.

Become GRATEFUL.

 Be thankful for big things and small. Keep a gratitude journal.

 Don't COVET "STUFF."

STUFF will not make us happy. It may only bring us debt.

FOCUS energy on what matters most.

Forget the past. Don't fret for the future.

Don't compare ourselves to others. We are our own unique selves.

Every day is worth celebrating.

 Bring out the "good" tableware, wear the nicest dress/shirt.

Donate our unique talents.

 Volunteers report great happiness, better health,

connectedness to community and the wider world.

"Fall seven times, get up eight"- Japanese proverb.

Problems are only temporary setbacks, learning curves, NEVER defeat.

Let HURTS go! They only hinder happiness. 

Throw away the trash. 

Give up chronic stress. BREATHE EASY!

Look for GOOD in all people.

 Be generous with our compliments. Be kind to all whom we meet.

Lift others up.... lift up ourselves.

RELAX.......be Happy!
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Christmas Wishing

   Wistful Wishing

 

A Grownup's Christmas List.......

 

No more lives torn apart,

That wars would NEVER start,

And time would heal all hurts,

And everyone would have a friend,

And RIGHT would always win,

And LOVE would never end.

Shut up I'm still talking

via Phil Young

...... that I wish could be fulfilled!

 

 

 

Making connections

 

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When difficulties arise in my life.......

An approach to keeping relationships on an even keel:

Listen,

Talk things through,

try gentle persuasion,

Aim for reconciliation,

Try not to use accusation. 

....... I try hard to foster unity, acceptance, harmony and love.

 And if all else fails I pray.

My word for today is "HARMONY!"

It's time to make a change

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Do we always know what things are important? 

Could it be.......

The ability to be able to love....

or: making expressions of kindness

 to those around us....

or: touching the heart, the emotions

 of the people we love....

Or, the wordless conveyance of care

 by a look or touch....

Perhaps we could give it the chance to work.

 It takes 21 days to change a habit.

Maybe it will help change the lives of others as well as our own.

                                                                            -Sheri S Bessi

                                                                                                   (The Other Side of Ugly) 

My word for today is CHANGE!