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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open spaces – quiet places
the moment you realize
because words are spoken
does not make it real
actions speak louder than words
Kuei ( hexagram 38) I Ching
This is a time when you may meet with dualism in your own nature.
This sense of wholeness in a world of contradiction can bring you great depth of character and peace of mind
PL Precept #16 All things progress and develop
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point
Pl Precept #20 Live maintaining equilibrium between mind and matter.
People who like to make an effort can enjoy anything. Those who spare no effort for anything and anyone know the joy of making art. Make an effort with willingness. (PL2023.6)
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Put all your effort into the “now”. You can only do your absolute best right this moment, not in the past, not in the future, but now. (PL2018.27)
A mustard seed is a very small seed, that when planted it becomes a tree producing millions of mustard seeds. It doesn’t “think” “Oh, I’m really a tree, and I know I can be one, ” Once planted – if properly nurtured, it will just do it. When we believe and have faith that everything will turn out all right, it will be as it should be. The moment is fine, just as it is. whatever that may be.
PL Precept #16 All things progress and develop.
PL Precept #17 Grasp what is most essential.
PL Precept #18 Each moment is a turning point.
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Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
It’s easy to place the blame on others and society for the problems you encounter in life. But you are the one with the power to change the outcome. (PL2019.28)
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You grow by overcoming the obstacle in front of you, one by one. Look at your problems as opportunities for growth and make the best of your situation. (PL2014.9)
With the heat of these past weeks, and the high humidity, I realized I had to take steps to make changes. I used to attend a Health Club “gym” on a regular basis, going 4, 5 even 7 times a week. It was a quiet place, where I could get in my walking, some biking, light weights etc. and even rowing in. Then my husband got sick and that fell by the wayside. I last attended in 2017, this week I signed up again, and will slowly adjust my daily routine to include time at Movati. There have been changes .. the quiet mat to do stretching has been moved to another area, its a big place,, you can google it if you are interested. I wandered yesterday and found nooks I can have quiet moments in, The fireman ropes are now in a strength training (heavy work out) area where I can access them easily. It should be good for me, I want to make sure I still get my 2 miles in a day.
The mosquitos and biting insects have worn me down, I need to move on.
How about you, has the season so far been good for you. ? . We all need to make the time to reflect on how we are doing/coping, There is so much turmoil and negative energy around these days.
Have a good day everyone!
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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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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.
