How good it can feel


Pause for a moment and just think one thought. Think of how good it can feel to be alive.

Yes, you can argue that life is ripe with pain, with discomfort
and dismay. Yet the only reason you even notice those things is
because they are exceptions to the rule.

In fact, when the skies turn gray and the world seems so cold,
pause for a moment and consider one thing. Consider how good it can feel to be alive.

Even on the down days, there is a goodness to life that cannot be denied. Even on the down days, there is a part of you that knows
the troubles won't last forever.

Think of the people you love, the beauty you've seen, the faith
and hope that truly keep you going. And remember how incredibly good it can feel to be alive.

Pause for a moment and put things in perspective. You have life, and it can be so very good.
Thanks Margie




I am thankful I can walk;

there are those who have never taken their first step.



I am thankful I can see the beauty all around me;

there are those whose world is always dark.



I am thankful I can hear music playing;

there are those who entire life has been spent in silence.



I am thankful my heart can be broken;

there are those who are so hardened they cannot be touched.



I am thankful I can move about freely and express my beliefs;

there are those who live in constant fear.



I am thankful I have been loved;

there are those for whom no one has ever cared.



I am thankful I can work;

there are those who have to depend on others for even their most basic needs.



I am thankful to wake up in the morning and take a deep breath of fresh air;

there are those who never got that far.



I am thankful for the opportunity to help others;

there are those who have not been so abundantly blessed as I.



Along the way

You can get things done without enjoying yourself. You can also enjoy yourself without getting anything done. However, the best approach is to get things done while also enjoying yourself. That's the way to reach long term success, building one accomplishment on top of another. If you aim to simply enjoy yourself without getting anything done, then the result is -- you don't get anything done. You may be very positive and cheerful, at least for the moment, but after a while it will seem quite empty. On the other hand, if you're driven to achieve, without any consideration for the quality of your life along the way, that can be empty, too. Sure, you'll get what you want. But you're also likely to get burned out and resentful. Make the effort, move toward your goals, and delight in the moments along the way. When you enjoy the journey there's never any reason to stop.
Ralph Marston