True Friendship
True friendship surpasses all understanding. It surpasses differences in Politics, Religion and much more.
Be a true and faithful friend despite your differences.
Christmas Forgiveness
Christmas is about Christ who forgave our sins. Is there someone you want to forgive during this Christmas season?
The Power of Cool, Clear Water
“Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container.” ― Wallace Stevens.
“Run wild and free like a waterfall” ― Anamika Mishra
Water is essential to life just as in Love. Take care of both and they will take care of you.
Water conforms to whatever shape is needed when it encounters an object. As Bruce Lee famously said,
“Empty your mind. Be formless. Shapeless. Like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” Bruce Lee
You are as powerful as water. Choose your path and adjust as you go forward. Adapt to the situation by being strong yet flexible and you will reach your destination.
Happiness
We all seek Happiness. We all want to be happy. How can we find Happiness? Look inside yourself. What activities make us happy and give us energy? We must realize happiness isn’t found “out there”, we find it inside ourselves. Sit quietly, meditate and listen to our soul, it will tell us the right path to follow to have happiness. Be in the moment and be grateful for all you have, the little experiences, the people in our lives, they’re all there to make you happy. Remember, it’s found inside you and it’s different for each of us. Find you Happy.
Are you holding a Grudge?
Holding a grudge and not telling the person why is like spitting into the wind. Holding a grudge will destroy you. It heals nothing. It shows your real (poor) character. If you can’t forgive, don’t expect others to forgive you. Grudges block forgiveness and happiness. Forgive, forget, and don’t hold grudges. Holding a grudge is a sign it’s time to heal thyself. A grudge hurts you more than the other person.
To be Happy, Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
Want to be Happy and Joyful? Put social media aside because Comparison is the Thief of Joy. You have a choice. Run Your Own Race! Become your Authentic Self. “To Thine Own Self Be True” Shakespeare. It’s up to you. Choose wisely.
The First Secret to Happiness and Success-Andrew Carnegie
Happiness and Success it up to YOU!
It’s in your power to have anything you want.
2 Life Empowering Mantras
Mantras or quotes, or affirmations or memes can have a very power effect on your throughts and in turn the life you live.
Baby Boomer Grandpas usually re-evaluate life after retirement. Sometimes, retirement can upset your whole mental apple cart. We can use a little help to go where we want to go. Our minds, thoughts, and words are key to this creatation.
Recently, I watched a re-run of a TV show I like, The Finder. Sadly, one of the lead characters played by Michael Clarke Duncan died and the show went with him. In the last episode the says two powerful statements that seem appropriate here.
“Reality is merely and illusion”
and
“We are who we think we are”
So, what is your reality and who do you think you are? Are they up to you? If not, it’s in our power to change both.
Thanks for stopping by,
Live Life Well, Thanks, John
Memories Keep Special People In Our Hearts
Memories of good times and special people from our past create very strong emotions. Sometimes it’s great happiness and feelings of being blessed by that special person, other times it creates regret towards what could of been or what you wished had happened. It’s different for everyone and each situation. Regardless, we can’t change the past. It is what it is and it’s all good! We must enjoy our good memories with positive thoughts and feelings, and learn a lesson from them. Then, we can file them away for later and move forward, not getting stuck in them and we then create new memories out of our bright future. As I like to say, our thoughts become our reality.
Live Life Well, John
Dreams and Greatness
Sweet Dreams
Your Are Great!
Every one of us has dreams for our lives. Some only dream and some take action, some give up and some keep going until our dream becomes our reality.
I found this quote, don’t know who wrote it, but I think it gives us hope.
“Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and the thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself”.
Pretty good advice if you ask me. Add this to your Vision Board and read it everyday. You’ll be surprised at what happens.
“A dream not written down is merely a wish”. Make your Dream a Goal!
Have a great day, John