Serenity's Hope Inspirational Archives

4/24/99

I challenge you to do something today that will make you experience a warm
heartfelt smile! You know, the feeling that just wells up in your heart and
puts a sparkle in your eye!

Namaste,
Serenity

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within
themselves.

- Galileo Galilei

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

Boundaries emerge from deep within. They are connected to letting go of
guilt and shame, and to changing our beliefs about what we deserve. As
our thinking about this becomes clearer, so will our boundaries.

Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

Hope is a feeling that what is wanted is possible and that events will turn
out well.

- Cut-Thru, Doc Childre

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

Generally, appreciation means some blend of thankfulness, admiration,
approval, and gratitude. In the financial world, something that
"appreciates" grows in value. With the power tool of appreciation, you get
the benefit of both perspectives: as you learn to be consistently thankful
and approving, your life will grow in value.

- The HeartMath Solution, Doc Childre and Howard Martin

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

The best of life is conversation, and the greatest success is confidence,
or perfect understanding between sincere people.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

The Scar

       A little boy invited his mother to attend his
elementary school's first teacher-parent conference. To the
little boy's dismay, she said she would go. This would be
the first time that his classmates and teacher met his
mother and he was embarrassed by her appearance. Although
she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar that
covered nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy
never wanted to talk about why or how she got the scar.
       At the conference, the people were impressed by the
kindness and natural beauty of his mother despite the scar,
but the little boy was still embarrassed and hid himself
from everyone. He did, however, get within earshot of a
conversation between his mother and his teacher, and heard
them speaking.
       "How did you get the scar on your face?" the teacher
asked.
       The mother replied, "When my son was a baby, he was in
a room that caught on fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in
because the fire was out of control, so I went in. As I was
running toward his crib, I saw a beam coming down and I
placed myself over him trying to shield him. I was knocked
unconscious but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved
both of us." She touched the burned side of her face. "This
scar will be permanent, but to this day, I have never
regretted doing what I did."
       At this point, the little boy came out running towards
his mother with tears in his eyes. He hugged her and felt an
overwhelming sense of the sacrifice that his mother had made
for him. He held her hand tightly for the rest of the day.

By Lih Yuh Kuo
       from A 4th Course of Chicken Soup for the Soul
Copyright 1997 by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Hanoch
McCarty & Meladee McCarty

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

" The flowers, the gorgeous, mystic multicolored flowers
are not the flowers of life, but people, yes people
are the flowers of life: and it has been a most precious
pleasure to have temporarily strolled in your garden. "

                            -- Lord Buckley
                               on the cover of an old
                               vinyl record of his

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

Act as if you're worthless, and others begin to believe you and verify
your belief. Trust in the power of grace, shed the burden of past
circumstances, and you prepare to receive God's abundance.

Mary Manin Morrissey

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

" Let us accept the responsibility -
literally the ability to respond -
to lucidly direct our collective
dream to its most amazing expression
of heaven on earth. "

                         -- Craig Webb
                            Magical Blend Magazine

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

                      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, 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 may seem
                      horrible, painful and unfair, but in
                      reflection you realize that
                      without overcoming those obstacles
                      you would have never realized your
                      potential, strength, will power or
                      heart.

                      Everything happens for a reason.
                      Nothing happens by chance or by
                      means of good or bad luck. Illness,
                      injury, love, lost moments of true
                      greatness and sheer stupidity all
                      occur to test the limits of your
                      soul. Without these small tests, if
                      they be events, illnesses or
                      relationships, life would be like a
                      smoothly paved, straight, flat
                      road to nowhere. Safe and
                      comfortable but dull and utterly
                      pointless.

                      The people you meet who affect your
                      life and the successes and
                      downfalls you experience, they are
                      the ones who create who you are.
                      Even the bad experiences 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 who you open your heart to.

                      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. Hold your head up
                      because you have every right to.

                      Tell yourself you are a great
                      individual and believe in yourself, for
                      if you don't believe in yourself, no
                      one else will believe in you either.

                      You can make of your life anything
                      you wish.

                      Create your own life and then go out
                      and live it.

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

4/25/99

I Hope For You! :) :) :)

I hope you wake up this morning
with a big smile on your face ...

I hope the sun is shining just for you
and the birds are singing
their very best songs ...

I hope your coffee is hot
and tastes just right
and the cats are purring contentedly,
and the mailman waves a cheery hello
and there are no bills in the mailbox ...

I hope that your day is filled with lovely surprises
and friends call you up just to say "Hi" ...

I hope you feel on top of the world
with a spring in your step all day ...

I hope just everything goes your way ...

I hope everything is well with your world,
a place for everything
and everything in it's place ...

I hope you can enjoy all you do
and you are complimented on the way you look
and you can laugh and talk
and share to your heart's content ...

I hope you have all you wish for yourself
and those dear to you,
and all your dreams come true ...

At the end of the day
I wish you a perfect moon
shining just for you,
a snug and cozy bed
with the softest of pillows
and I hope you sleep like a lamb
with a smile on your face ...

I hope you have a perfect end
to the perfect day
and I hope that every day
is just as wonderful
in it's own way ...

I hope your day is ...
Filled with love ...

(Unknown)

4/26/99

The Best Day of My Life

         Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is
    the best day of my life, ever!

          There were times when I wondered if I would make it to
    today; but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate!

         Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life
    I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings,
    and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to
    make me stronger.

          I will go through this day with my head held high, and
    a happy heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple
    gifts: the morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the
    flowers, the birds. Today, none of these miraculous
    creations will escape my notice.

        Today, I will share my excitement for life with other
    people. I'll make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to
    perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't
    even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone
    who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and
    I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for her and
    how much she means to me.

         Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't
    have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things
    God has already given me. I'll remember that to worry is
    just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine
    Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

         And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and
    raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the
    beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for
    these magnificent treasures.

          As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I
    will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I
    will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with
    expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best
    day of my life, ever!

~Gregory M. Lousig-Nont, Ph.D.~


Namaste,
Serenity

4/27/99

Strength and Courage

     It takes strength to be firm,
     It takes courage to be gentle.

     It takes strength to stand guard,
     It takes courage to let down your guard.

     It takes strength to conquer,
     It takes courage to surrender.

     It takes strength to be certain,
     It takes courage to have doubt.

     It takes strength to fit in,
     It takes courage to stand out.

     It takes strength to feel a friend's pain,
     It takes courage to feel your own pain.

     It takes strength to hide your own pains,
     It takes courage to show them.

     It takes strength to endure abuse,
     It takes courage to stop it.

     It takes strength to stand alone,
     It takes courage to lean on another.

     It takes strength to love,
     It takes courage to be loved.

     It takes strength to survive,
     It takes courage to live.

4/27/99

Truth hurts...not the searching after, the running from.
John Eyberg

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

The deepest hunger of the human soul is to be understood. (to feel
heard, to feel validated) ...

The deepest hunger of the human body is for air. If you can listen to
another person, in depth, until they feel understood, its the equivalent of
giving them air.

Steven Covey
The Seven habits of highly effective people.

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

Be with those people who are lifting to Spirit.

Let them share with you, but realize that each
person's way is special for that person. Don't
compare levels of what you call spirituality. Sit and
listen and support each person with your love and
your joy for them.

Then move back to your own truth, to your own
work, to your own beingness. Within you is the
kingdom of God. You have the key. As you
awaken more fully to the consciousness of God, you
find that there is no love or lover.

There is only the Beloved.

- John-Roger
(From: The Way Out Book)

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

...our life crises tell us that we need to break free of beliefs that
no longer serve our personal development. These points at which we must
choose to change or to stagnate are our greatest challenges. Every new
crossroads means we enter into a new cycle of change - whether it be
adopting a new health regimen or a new spiritual practice. And change
inevitably means letting go of familiar people and places and moving on
to another stage of life.

Caroline Myss, PH.D., Anatomy of the Spirit

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

YOU STILL HAVE HOPE

If you can look at the sunset and smile, then you still have hope.
If you can find beauty in the colors of a small flower, then you still have hope.
If you can find pleasure in the movement of a butterfly, then you still have hope.
If the smile of a child can still warm your heart, then you still have hope.
If you can see the good in other people, then you still have hope.
If the rain breaking on a roof top can still lull you to sleep, then you still have hope.
If the sight of a rainbow still makes you stop and stare in wonder, then you still have hope.
If the soft fur of a favored pet still feels pleasant under your fingertips, then you still have hope.
If you meet new people with a trace of excitement and optimism, then you still have hope.
If you give people the benefit of a doubt, then you still have hope.
If you still offer your hand in friendship to others that have touched your life, then you still have hope.
If receiving an unexpected card or letter still brings a pleasant surprise, then you still have hope.
If the suffering of others still fills you with pain and frustration, then you still have hope.
If you refuse to let a friendship die, or accept that it must end, then you still have hope.
If you look forward to a time or place of quiet and reflection, then you still have hope.
If you still buy the ornaments, put up the Christmas tree or cook the turkey, then you still have hope.
If you still watch love stories or want the endings to be happy, then you still have hope.
If you can look to the past and smile, then you still have hope.
If, when faced with the bad, when told everything is futile,
you can still look up and end the conversation with the phrase...
"yeah .... BUT.." then you still have hope.
Hope is such a marvelous thing.
It bends, it twists, it sometimes hides, but rarely does it break.
It sustains us when nothing else can. It gives us reason to continue and courage to move ahead, when we tell ourselves we'd rather give in.
Hope puts a smile on our face when the heart cannot manage.
Hope puts our feet on the path when our eyes cannot see it.
Hope moves us to act when our souls are confused of the direction.
Hope is a wonderful thing, something to be cherished and
nurtured, and something that will refresh us in return. And it can be found
in each of us, and it can bring light into the darkest of places.
Never lose hope.

.......Unknown

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

ABC's to Achieving Your DREAMS

Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits.
Believe in yourself.
Consider things from every side.
Don't give up, and don't give in.
Enjoy life today, yesterday is past, and tomorrow is not yet.
Family and friends are hidden treasures. Seek them and enjoy their riches.
Give more than you planned to give.
Hang on to your dreams.
Ignore those who try to discourage you.
Just Do It; and Do it Now!
Keep on trying. No matter how hard it seems, it will get easier,
Love yourself first and most. Love, Love Love...
Make something Happen. Who else will?
Never Lie, Cheat or Steal.
Open Your eyes and see things as they really are.
Practice, practice, practice.
Quitters never win, and winners never quit.
Resolve to reflect on your life experience.
Slow down, pay attention.
Take control of your own Destiny.
Understand Yourself in order to better understand Others.
Visualize your Desires first.
Waste not your Opportunities.
Examine your efforts toward your goals.
You are Unique of all God's Creation. Nothing Can Replace YOU!
Zero in on your target and Go For It!!!!

author unknown

-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-*-.,,.-*-;-

"Whenever there is a problem, repeat over and over:
'All is well. Everything is working out for my highest good.
Out of this situation only good will come. I am safe!'
It will work miracles in your life."
(Louise L. Hay)

BACK TO INSPIRATIONAL ARCHIVES

ЛЇЋ:*Д`ГЄГД`*:ЛЋ:*Д`ГЄГД`*:ЛЇЋ:*Д`ГЄГД`*:ЛЋ:*Д`ГЄГД`*:ЛЇЋ
HOME SITE INDEX
ЛЇЋ:*Д`ГЄГД`*:ЛЋ:*Д`ГЄГД`*:ЛЇЋ:*Д`ГЄГД`*:ЛЋ:*Д`ГЄГД`*:ЛЇЋ