What Will Matter

Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end.


There will be no more sunrises, no minutes, hours or days. All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten will pass to someone else.


Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance. It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.


Your grudges, resentments, frustrations and jealousies will finally disappear. So too, your hopes, ambitions, plans and to do lists will expire.


The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.
It won’t matter where you came from or what side of the tracks you lived on at the end.
It won’t matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant. Even your gender and skin color will be irrelevant.
So what will matter? How will the value of your days be measured?


What will matter is not what you bought but what you built, not what you got but what you gave.
What will matter is not your success but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage, or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your competence but your character.
What will matter is not how many people you knew, but how many will feel a lasting loss when you’re gone.
What will matter is not your memories but the memories that live in those who loved you.
What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what.


Living a life that matters doesn’t happen by accident. It’s not a matter of circumstance but of choice.


Choose to live a life that matters.






~ Michael Josephson

i’ll paint you a rainbow

                                   

                                                    I’ll paint you a rainbow to hang on the wall,

                                                 to brighten your heart when the gray shadows fall.

                                                     On a canvas of joy outlasting the years,

                                                with a soft brush of sweetness to dry all your tears.

                                                    I’ll paint you a rainbow with colors of smiles

                                                      That glow with sincerity over the miles.

                                                   On a palette of words I will tenderly blend

                                                    Tones into treasures of sunlight and wind.

                                                  I’ll paint you a rainbow that reaches so wide,

                                                Your sights and your sorrows will vanish inside,

                                                  And deep in the center of each different hue,

                                                  A memory fashioned especially for you.

                                                    So lift up your eyes, for suspended above,

                                                    A rainbow designed by the fingers of love…

                                                              

Steps to HAPPINESS

Everybody Knows:


You can’t be all things to all people.


You can’t do all things at once.


You can’t do all things equally well.


You can’t do all things better than everyone else.


Your humanity is showing just like everyone else’s.



So:


You have to find out who you are, and be that.


You have to decide what comes first, and do that.


You have to discover your strengths, and use them.


You have to learn not to compete with others,


Because no one else is in the contest of *being you*.




Then:


You will have learned to accept your own uniqueness.


You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions.


You will have learned to live with your limitations.


You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is due.


And you’ll be a most vital mortal.




Dare To Believe:


That you are a wonderful, unique person.


That you are a once-in-all-history event.


That it’s more than a right, it’s your duty, to be who you are.


That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish.


And you’ll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down.

Live Life to the Fullest

"Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savoured......♥ ♥ ♥ ...

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Hapiness is A Journey

     

The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things.

                       

“— Henry Ward Beecher

To a happy person, the formula for happiness is quite simple: Regardless of what happened early this morning, last week, or last year - or what may happen later this evening, tomorrow, or three years from now - now is where happiness lies.

     “— Richard Carlson

Be Thankful

be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. if you did, what would there be to look forward to?


be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.


be thankful for the difficult times. during those times you grow.


be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.


be thankful for your mistakes. they will teach you valuable lessons.


be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference.


it’s easy to be thankful for the good things.


a life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.


find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.

10Rules to Live By

1. Realize your own worth. Avoid comparing yourself with others. Each of us is special, because we are different one from the other.





2. Set your own goals based on what is important to you, not what others think is important. Only you know what is best for you.




3. Treasure the things that are closest to your heart. Cherish them as you would your life; without them life is meaningless.




4. Live your life one day at a time, in the present, each day to its fullest. Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future.




5. Be relentless when you have something to offer; never give up. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.




6. Embrace risk; don’t be afraid. We learn how to be brave by taking chances.




7. Love deeply, freely, and with all your heart. The quickest way to receive love is to give love; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; the best way to keep love is to give it wings.




8. Live your dreams. To be without dreams is to be without hope; to be without hope is to be without purpose.




9. Slow down. Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you have been, but also where you are going. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savoured, each and every step of the way.



10. Surrender to your destiny; have faith that it will unfold as it should. Choose to be happy, at peace and one with the universe.

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keep believing

Standing for what you believe in regardless of the odds against you, and the pressure that tears at your resistance

…is Courage.

Keeping a smile on your face when inside you feel like dying, for the sake of supporting others


…is Strength.






Stopping at nothing and doing what’s in your heart that you know is right

…is Determination.

Doing more than is expected, to make another’s life a little more bearable, without uttering a single complaint

…is Compassion.

Helping a friend in need, no matter the time or effort, to the best of your ability


…is Loyalty.

Holding your head high and being the best you know you can be when life seems to fall apart at your feet,

…is Fortitude.


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Five Ways To A Better One

1. Say Yes to Life. “Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.” - Henry James




Saying yes to life allows wonderful blessings to come to you. Say yes to opportunity and success. Say yes to a life that you live by your standards. Say yes to making your own decisions and not seeking approval of others. Say yes to a fulfilling and rewarding career. Say yes to a relationship that energizes, supports and stimulates you. Say yes to a promising future. Say yes to living without guilt, resentment or regrets. Say yes to spending more time on your self improvement. Say yes to living an authentic life. Say yes to taking chances and freeing yourself from fear. Say yes to happiness and achievements. Say yes to a well-lived life.



2. Love Yourself and Others Unconditionally. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs…” (Corinthians 13: 3, 5)



When was the last time you loved without hesitation or caution? Withholding love as a means of control only leads to distrust and resentment. Loving unconditionally means loving without judgment. Free yourself from unrealistic expectations and accept the person you love for who they are. Do not expect your needs and wants to be fulfilled by someone else. Allow those you love to express themselves without fear of rejection. Do not punish yourself or loved ones for past mistakes. People use the word love very loosely, but do not stop to think of the implications of using the word. Take the time to be responsible in how you show love. Allow yourself to love and be loved.



3. Take Risks. “There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” - Anais Nin



Everything in life involves a risk. Are you allowing fear of rejection and failure to dictate your life? Fear inhibits success. Take chances and free yourself from limiting beliefs. Taking risks empowers you to take charge of your life. Be curious about life; experiment and try new things. Set goals for yourself and take action. Step out of what is safe, comfortable and familiar to you. Examine what feelings emerge when you are thinking about taking a risk. Ask yourself, “What am I afraid of?” Concealing yourself in a safe container prevents you from exploring other possibilities. Embrace the unknown and anticipate success. You will never know the outcome if you don’t take the risk.



4. Make the Impossible, Possible. “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” - Winston Churchill



Think it can’t happen; then it won’t. It is possible to get through the difficult times in life. Learn from failures and take responsibility for your life. Listening to your inner critic can sabotage your dreams. Silence the critic by reaffirming all the things you are capable of doing. Dream big and be excited about your future. Find and release your untapped talents. Believe in your abilities and discover what you have to offer the world. Think about all the things you can’t do and try to do them. Think back to a time, when something was difficult and you were able to overcome the challenge. Continuing to live life in a safe container doesn’t help you gain anything in life. Take the necessary actions to achieve your goals. Stop assuming and start achieving!



5. Make Your Life Really Count. “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” - Annie Dillard



What’s your legacy? How do you want to be remembered? The life you live defines who you are and the choices you make will determine what impact you will have on the lives of others. Never underestimate the power of your words and actions. You were uniquely created to make a contribution to the world. It is your right and your obligation to make your mark in this world. Surround yourself with people who are supportive, positive and encouraging. Show appreciation and gratitude to those around you. If you have a message to share, then share it with the world. Staying small and thinking small will not get you where you need to be in life. Starting today, have a new perspective on life. Start a new chapter in your life.



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remember the five simple rules to be happy...

1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.


2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.


3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.


4. Give more.


5. Expect less.


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life is too short..

•Never be awful to anyone, that person you were awful to may teach you the most.


•Always remember…you are a somebody, God didn’t take the time to create a nobody.


•Always smile, you never know whose day you might be making.


•Never ‘forget’ to say hi to anyone, never miss the chance to laugh or smile, never get too caught up in yourself that you forget to help others.


•Never forget that you aren’t the only one with problems, and most of all…never forget that when you feel like you only have one friend, that friend will remind you of all the others.


•If you forget about all the bad things in life, the good will take over.


•If fear is staring you in the face, close your eyes so you don’t have to look at it.


•Be yourself, you can’t be anyone else…The best you can be is you!
 
 
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Key to my HEART

More precious than silver,

More expensive than gold.

Like the rarest diamond, Its one of a kind and

The key to my heart you hold.

Be careful with it, 

There's no spare just one.

And it belongs to you

So guard it with your love It opens my heart,

A secret world.

You'll find my love my world,

My pain, my joy, my private/emotions

Hidden from all but one

The very key to my soul,

It's the key to my heart you hold

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Money can't buy happiness

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take initiative

no one should have to tell you what you should do. do what you need to do. sometimes we search for advice.. for opinions because we feel as if what we should do would be better if instructed by someone else rather than ourself. it doesn't work that way, sure maybe if you choose to do what YOU want to do you might fall. make a mistake. but hey, at least you'll have a lesson to learn from. you might say "i should've listened to bla bla" or "i knew i should've done this.." you regret your mistakes. but you get over it.

so choose what YOU want to do. make your life what you want it to be. ask for opinions and advice but don't let others decide what you need/should do. its always better to know you were able to make a decision for yourself. its your life, you take control.

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8 TRUTHS TO REMEMBER

1. Faith is the ability not to panic.
2. If you worry,you didn't PRAY.
3. Do the math,count your blessings.
4. GOD wants spiritual truths,not religious nuts;
5. Laugh everyday,it's like inner jogging;
6. Growing old is inevitable,growing up is optional;
7. Silence is often misinterpreted,but never misquoted;and
8. There is no key to HAPPINESS,the door is always open.
   

All about LOVE......

Even when it seems impossible, love and life go on.
Me? I'm scared of everything. I'm scared of what I saw, I'm scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I'm with you.
Don't fall for some one unless their willing to catch you
You can shatter my heart but I will love you with all the little pieces.
The greatest challenge in life is to find someone who knows all your flaws, differences, and mistakes, and yet still sees the best in you.
You know you�re in love when the hardest thing to do is say goodbye. Dear Heart, I met a boy today, prepare to shatter.
You shouldn't say "I love you." unless you mean it. But if you do mean it, you should say it often... people forget.
Love doesn't make the world go round; Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.
My head is saying "Who cares?" but my heart is saying "You do stupid!"
Never frown. You never know who might who might be falling
The problem with love is that you can love anyone you want, but so can he.
You know what makes letting go of a crush so hard? The fear that the moment you let go, they'll catch on.
Love is like a war, easy to begin, hard to end.
I think I could be madly in like with you.
Having the love of your life say you can still be friends is like having your dog die and your mam saying you can still keep it.
When you get caught looking at him, just remember, he was looking back
Oops, I appear to have fallen on your lips.
Come on, just one kiss! I�ve had all my shots!

In our LIFE....

"there comes a POINT in your life, when you're TIRED of Chasin' everyone & trying to FIX THINGS, it's not givin' up it's realizing that you don't need some people, and the drama they bring with them. As long as i've been breathin' , people have been DECIEVIN'! Been through the BREAKUPS, BACKSTABS, and LIES.....i Got a whole list of peple I DESPISE! They have NEVER TAKEN me down, with them, and they never WILL.....cause on my own TWO feet, I STAND STILL! .........so if ya got my TRUST, don't LOSE it, and if ya got my LOVE, don't ABUSE it!

as we grow.......

My Favorite Qoute

Failure doesn't necessarily mean you fail
but that you are not successful yet.

Failure doesn't mean you gain nothing
but that you have learned something.

Failure doesn't mean you are stupid ever to try.
It indicates you are brave, determined and have a strong spirit
so be proud of yourself.

Failure doesn't mean you will not achieve any success
but it will take some patience.

Failure doesn't mean you are finished
but that you still have opportunites to start again
and to try looking for something new.

Failure doesn't mean God has deserted you
but that He has a better plan for you

so it is very true that failure will never cease to exist.

by:Dr.Robert Schuller

Reaching our Goals

The success of our goals is associated with the effort, time and the faith that we devoted to them. The effort is usually the result of will based on incentives that lead us in the desire to achieve our goals. If we operate with the logic that there was no chance to fail, if we know what we really want, if we are thinking positive and only positive, then certainly we will find the ways to achieve our goals! We should not despair, we should not give up, we should believe in our selves and also believe that is simply a matter of time to achieve what we have dreamed off. If we betray our objective, it will betray us back! Let us not focus on difficulties that we will encounter on the way but let us focus on how much we will be pleased with our victory - whatever that is! The positive thinking will soon lead us to the desired results. If we keep the flame lit, we will be able to achieve all this that will make us happy and confident.