Live each day filled with hope. Even those situations when you feel trapped with no way out, face every challenge with purpose and enthusiasm and you will always find a way. (PL2019.2)
Don’t count the days, make the days count. (Muhammad Ali)
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“Thank you” again and again, It feels great if someone tells you “thank you” even many times. By repeating this become a person who comes up with the words “thank you” naturally. (PL2023.8)
Happy Birthday wishes go out to everyone who is celebrating a birthday this week. Enjoy your special time!
Church BBQ after service today. !!!!
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Cloudy, overcast, rain, fog, heat and humidity. Summer has arrived.
Smiles are the world’s treasure. If you smile more, there will be more smiles in the world. Be one of those who makes more smiles. (PL2023.23)
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Accept everything with Appreciation. Become a person who can be thankful for anything that happens to them. A person who is always thankful is a happy person. (PL2016.21)
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PL Precept # 2 To live is to express one’s self
Everything that happens to you is material for growth. approach everything with firm belief that, “it will turn out for the best.” Anything can be used as material for progress and development. (2015.4)
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Looks innocent enough. It is actually beautiful and inviting. However what you don’t see the vicious insect population that is just lying in wait for the delicious taste human flesh and the intoxicating blood that they can feed on. The extreme weather we have been having, very hot, humid and sometimes very wet weather, has been a challenge if you go out into the woods on a regular basis.
Even layered in clothes and wearing hat with netting, you are not safe, they find a way to get at you I had hoped to avoid chemical sprays/lotions and such, but … the itching, swelling welts mean having to take an antihistamine .. so either way, I have to use a pharmaceutical product. There is the option that I can stay a prisoner in my home.. not go out till the biting insect season lets up.. But .. then I miss being outdoors where I can enjoy the wildlife etc. … Choices, eh!
Let’s work towards our goals while keeping a clear vision of what we hope to achieve. Your strong conviction and Makoto(sincere effort) will help drive you towards accomplishing what you set out to do. (PL 2014.2)
Common sense.. but a reminder anyway, there are public washrooms in the way of small stand alone huts. At this time of year, be careful, you are exposing sensitive areas of your body . .. the ninja biters attack .. Use with caution. Just saying.
No matter where you go, how far you travel, how many state lines you cross/provinces you visit… you will always be alone with your thoughts.
* a reminder for you – – Waist or Waste..
By misunderstanding the key to freedom, it becomes an anchor.
Value your intuition. When you suddenly have an “A-Ha!” moment, or when a thought pops into your mind.. Act on it right away. (PL2014.19)
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If I stay very still…. the moment will pass
If you are content with the status quo, your progress will stop. Always seek for ways to improve yourself and continue to move forward one step at a time.
The moment will pass, yes.. but you are still in the same place, facing the same dilemma. The only constant in life is change. Accept the challenge/opportunity and move on. Letting go is not always easy, but it is progress.
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photo. Dan R.
Isn’t this the sweetest face.. loves his peanuts.
The bigger the task, the more your convictions are tested. When ever you are undertaking a huge task, you may encounter resistance, Don’t give up, and let your strong resolve carry you to completion. (PL2014.17)
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Photo. Dan R.
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Be creative in your efforts. If something is not going well, take a step back and look at how you are tackling the problem. There is sure to be something you can improve on. (P:2014.16)
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