Open your eyes to see the beauty around you, open your mind to the wonders of life, open your heart to those who love you, and to yourself... Always Be True."One common mistake is to think that one reality is THE reality.
You must always be prepared to leave one reality
for a greater one.""The difference between perception and reality is Honesty."Life's Little Instructions: ? pray until something happens ? sing in the shower ? treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated ? watch a sunrise at least twice a year ? leave the toilet seat in the down position ? strive for excellence, not perfection ? compliment 3 people every day ? never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them ? leave everything a little better than you found it ? keep it simple ? think big thoughts but relish small pleasures ? become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know ? floss your teeth ? the art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook. be forgiving of yourself and others ? say "thank you" a lot ? say "please" a lot ? avoid negative people. be around those who will encourage you to be the person that you are suppose to become ? HUG your children? remember other people's birthdays ? commit yourself to constant improvement ? carry jumper cables in your trunk ? have a firm handshake ? send cards thru the mail. sign them, "SOMEONE WHO THINKS YOU'RE TERRIFIC" ? look people in the eye ? be the first to say "hello" ? plant flowers every spring ? have a dog ? make new friends but cherish the old ones ? keep secrets ? always accept an outstretched hand ? stop blaming others ? take responsibility for every area of your life ? be there when people need you ? feed a stranger ? don't expect life to be fair ? never underestimate the power of love ? live your life, know that it's your turn and you Do have a purpose, make it a good one ? don't be afraid to say, "I made a mistake" ? don't be afraid to say, "I don't know" ? compliment even small improvements ? keep your promises (no matter what) ? marry only for love and someone you love to talk to because in the end, this is all that will matter ? rekindle your friends ? count your blessings ? have gratitude and appreciation ? call your mother ? Well done is better then well said. The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less then you settled for. Its not whether you get knocked down, its whether you get back up. live your life and enjoy it ? BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: If you don't take control of your life don't complain when others do. Remember, if you don't want to be with yourself why should anyone else? There are no impossible dreams, just our limited perception of what is possible ? what lies behind and what lies ahead are small measures of what lies within ? You have to pay close attention to what you love, and never listen to anyone who tells you to be practical too early in the GAME. You don't need a loud voice to be heard, all you need is something worthwhile to say and it's not the words you use, it's the message you deliver. Fallings part of the game, no matter how good you are, the ice is still slippery. DARE TO BELIEVE: You have to have emptiness before it can be filled, growth requires experience, hold on to the good and avoid every kind of evil ? The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them ? There are two kinds of people in this world, either you get it or you don't! Stand for something or risk falling for anything ? Don't talk about others, if they talk about you, It's none of your business and it only means that you are two steps ahead ? Know that the only people you need in your life are the ones that need you in theirs. It's all in the choosing & that goes for Happiness as well. Live, love and laugh alot & remember at the end of the day, it is the relationships you have with those you love that matter the most. It is so simple, yet so easily forgotten. Value them!***** BE SOMEONE ****Be someone who listens, and you will be heard. Be someone who cares,
and you will be loved. Be someone who gives, and you will be blessed. Be
someone who comforts, and you will know peace.Be someone who genuinely seeks to understand, and you will be wise. Be
someone kind, someone considerate, and you will be admired. Be someone
who values truth, and you will be respected. Be someone who takes
action, and you will move life forward.Be someone who lifts others higher, and your life will be rich. Be someone
filled with gratitude, and there will be no end to the things for which
you'll be thankful.Be someone who lives with joy, with purpose, as your own light brightly
shines. Be, in every moment, the special someone you are truly meant to
be.Yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision, but today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope."The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.â€"You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make."Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition
RECOVER YOUR HAPPINESSA--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their
beliefs, motives, or actions.B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can b e, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow."You are here to serve others, to be a light for them, to participate in their lessons and to help heal humanity. You are also here to serve yourself, to heal your karma, to enable your soul's growth and reconnect to the Source. Your challenge is to find a balance between serving others and yourself so that you can accomplish the tasks that you established for yourself in this lifetime and even go beyond that. How you view your role in serving others is an important part of this process."
Your Birth Month is
February
Peaceful and harmonious, you seek the gentle side of life..
Your warmth and consideration touches many.
Your soul reflects: Purity, modesty, and faithfulness.
Your gemstone: Amethyst
Your flower: Iris
Your colors: Purple, yellow, and light blue
~~~~~~~ You Are Like A Mermaid ~~~~~~~
You are a free spirit
You tend to be a bit shy and hidden away at times. You are intuitive, feeling more than most.
Once you get to know people you trust them completely and in return you are loyal to them. You're a happy person who's both nice and helpful. Quiet, yet smart- you often observe things first before taking part.If I could define enlightenment briefly I would say
"it is the quiet acceptance of what is."Total physical and mental inertia are highly agreeable, much more so than we allow ourselves to imagine. A beach not only permits such inertia but enforces it, thus neatly eliminating all problems of guilt. It is now the only place in our overly active world that does."Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."Your Aura Is Blue
Your Personality: Your natural warmth and intuition nurtures those around you. You are accepting and always follow your heart.
You in Love: Relationships are your top priority, and this includes love. You are most happy when you are serious with someone.
Your Career: You need to help others in your job to feel satistifed. You would be a great nurse, psychologist, or counselor.The things that we share in our world are far more valuable than those which divide us.
Your Life Path Number is 3
Your purpose in life is to express your unique self.
You are a creative and artistic person with an interesting view on life.
Witty and outgoing, you enjoy sharing your crazy ideas with anyone who will listen.
In love, you inspire and enchant your partner. You are often an object of fantasy and desire.
While you are very talented, you sometimes lack the ambition to put your talents in play.
And while your wit carries you a long way, you occasionally use it to mask your true feelings.
Your natural abilities can bring you all the success in the world ... if you let them
What Is Your Life Path Number?
I am interested in meeting people who are true in heart and understand that the first cornerstone is mutual respect to one another. Who are kind, down to earth, fun, humorous, creative and open minded. As for the rest... Don't be afraid to be in tune... Just be yourself. You shouldn't have to sacrifice who you are just because someone else may have a problem with it. "The most important kind of freedom
is to be what you really are.
You trade in your reality for a role.
You give up your ability to feel,
and in exchange, put on a mask."
- Jim Morrison
... Wings Our Hopes And Teaches Us How To Fly. ** Love is not blind- it sees more, not less, but because it sees more, it is willing to see less. ** To Love Someone Is To Learn The Song That's In Their Heart Then, To Sing It Back To Them When They Have Forgotten.The Greatest Thing You'll Ever Learn Is Just To Love And Be Loved In Return.
"We don’t have to think alike to love alike."“Love means to commit oneself without guarantee, to give oneself completely in the hope that our love will produce love in the loved person. Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.â€
Faith is not knowing what the future holds but knowing who holds the future... It is trust in what the spirit has learned eons ago... It is the true source of inner strength."Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.... It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow."A man see's in the world what he carries in his heart.May the teachings of those
you admire become part of you, so that
you may call upon them.
Remember, those
whose lives you have touched and who have
touched yours are always a part of you,
even if the encounters were less than you
would have wished. It is the content of
the encounter that is more important than
its form. May you not become too
concerned with material matters, but
instead place immeasurable value on the
goodness in your heart. Find time in
each day to see beauty and love in the
world around you. Realize that each
person has limitless abilities, but each
of us is different in our own way. What
you may feel you lack in one regard may
be more than compensated for in another.
What you feel you lack in the present may
become one of your strengths in the
future. May you see your future as one
filled with promise and possibility.
Learn to view everything as a worthwhile
experience. May you find enough inner
strength to determine your own worth by
yourself, and not be dependent on
another's judgment of your accomplishments,
May you always feel loved.Now that we have been given the truth, we have a responsibility...to understand how are actions impact the world, ourselves, and our loved ones. Can we honestly look back, when we have been given the precious gift of clarity?....Now is the time for all of us to make a difference...isn't that such an innate drive in all of us?..really, to make a Difference ..to create change, to evoke new realities…"I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion, and elimination of ignorance, selfishness, and greed." - Dalai LamaLove Is A LifestyleWhat you appreciate grows. A universal reality is that in nature, all that grows is fed and that which is stuck, dies. This is true of a
tree, a flower or anything in nature. That while there is an
adaptation, a progress all harm is diverted from that specie.
In our lives, it is so easy to become ambitious to the point of self
righteousness. We can so easily begin to want things, want to change things, (including ourselves) and as a result, forget to be thankful for what we have. In relationship, it is so easy to focus on what could be, and forget what is. We can become complacent, and only recognize what we have when it is lost.
What we don't appreciate, we lose. What we appreciate grows. This is why love as a lifestyle is so important. Love is a cumulative thing and therefore, forgetfulness or clumsiness in a relationship results in its depreciation. Every act, every thought, every consideration must show appreciation. This is the true art of romance.
Thank you is not enough. Love is not a thought, love is an action. We love by doing, we love by appreciative action. It is not love to think love. Thinking love is thinking. Love, appreciation is action. Small acts, daily acts, momentary acts of kindness and appreciation. What you feel in your heart, and therefore the activity you bring to your relationship, determines the length of it.
That people become as you treat them is a given. That appreciating someone requires humility is also understood by most. However, what is not clear is that challenge is appreciation and that wanting or expecting anything in return for our giving is manipulation. True appreciation means you wish to change nothing at all. With the first 4 keys you unlock the beauty, you see the magnificence in your partner and yourself, with this last key, you live it.
ConclusionWe cannot defy nature. If we become her enemy we sabotage all we wish for. Our hopes and dreams, our love and passion must live in harmony with the laws of nature. This is the meaning of Sacred Love.
You Are Midnight
You are more than a little eccentric, and you're apt to keep very unusual habits.
Whether you're a nightowl, living in a commune, or taking a vow of silence - you like to experiment with your lifestyle.
Expressing your individuality is important to you, and you often lie awake in bed thinking about the world and your place in it.
You enjoy staying home, but that doesn't mean you're a hermit. You also appreciate quality time with family and close friends.
What Time Of Day Are You?**************** TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS *****************People come into your life for a REASON, a SEASON, or a LIFETIMEWhen you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are here for the reason you need them to be. Then, without and wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we realize is our need has been met, and our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy and happiness. Believe it!! It is real! But only for a seasonLIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person; and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship has a special sense. Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you are:... a reason, a season or a lifetime friend...I am, with love and faith, what keeps you going through times of despair.
'Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible.' --Anonymous
'Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.' --Albert Einstein
'Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.' --Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
'Every area of trouble gives out a ray of hope; and the one unchangeable certanity is that nothing is certain or unchangeable.' --John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Do 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...
I LOVE all kinds of Music! Alternative, Rock, Middle Eastern, Greek, Reggae, Pop, Indie, Country, R&B, 80s, 90s, Blues, Jazz, classical, new age etc... It's a mood thing;)As our Earthly bodies grow older, may our spirits retain the vitality of youth!
EL CHATEAU RELAXEO!
Anything that's good for the soul!
I don't have much time to watch TV but I will make time to watch a good movie;)
Your Values Profile
Loyalty:
You value loyalty a fair amount.
You're loyal to your friends... to a point.
But if they cross you, you will reconsider your loyalties.
Staying true to others is important to you, but you also stay true to yourself.
Honesty:
You value honesty highly.
You're unflinchingly honest, even when it's not easy.
For you, integrity is very important - in yourself and others.
People may not always like what you say, but they know they can trust it.
Generosity:
You value generosity highly.
So much so that you often put your own needs last.
There's nothing wrong with having a caring heart...
But you may want to rethink your "open wallet" policy.
Humility:
You value humility highly.
You have the self-confidence to be happy with who you are.
And you don't need to seek praise to make yourself feel better.
You're very modest, and you're keep the drama factor low.
Tolerance:
You value tolerance highly.
Not only do you enjoy the company of those very different from you...
You do all that you can to seek it out interesting and unique friends.
You think there are many truths in life, and you're open to many of them.
The Five Factor Values Test
photography, psychology (The Power of Now, A New Earth, The Road Less Traveled), biography's, the scriptures, holistic healing, Greek history and any other good read I may find.;);)~"...One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few..."I have never met a person whose greatest need was anything other than real, unconditional love. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward somone who needs help. There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common fiber of life, the flame that heals our soul, energizes our spirit and supplies passion to our lives. It is our connection to God and to each other.- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
The Lord, my family, friends and those I have learned hard valuable life lessons from....