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MajestyJo 04-25-2014 05:23 AM


http://www.biblestudytools.com/topic...-bible-verses/

Quote:

Isaiah 40:31
...but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

MajestyJo 04-28-2014 12:22 PM

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A Friend So Dear

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What a joy it is to have
A friend as dear as you
To think about and care about
And count on always too.

And so today I'd like to say,
I'm grateful as can be
For all you do and all you are
And all you mean to me.



Give to yourself so you can freely give to others.

MajestyJo 04-29-2014 02:28 AM



Earth Bound Angel

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Occasionally, we are graced
with the presence of an earth
bound angel. They are unable
to stay with us for long, but
while they do, they bring
unprecedented joy and
happiness to all they touch.
While they are here, we bask
in their goodness and marvel at
their contribution to the world.
When they leave, we are left
with the devastation that comes
with losing such a wonderful being.
But we must remember...the earth
bound angels are not ours to keep.
They are ours to enjoy, learn from,
and behold until they return home.

~Author Unknown~

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Someone Thought About You Today
In A Very Special Way
Someone Who Cares About You
And Is Reaching Out To Touch Your Heart

MajestyJo 05-01-2014 09:55 PM


I Care About You

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Caring starts with little things...
A smile, a word, a deed,
The quiet understanding
Of another person's need.
It grows with every thoughtful act,
Each laugh or secret shared,
And all the little kindnesses
that whisper "someone cared."
I care...Just wanted you to know.

MajestyJo 05-03-2014 05:13 AM


A Hug Just For You

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There are hugs that say I like you
and I hold your friendship dear.
There are hugs that say
"good going" you deserve
a great big cheer.
There are hugs that say goodbye,
good luck in all that lies ahead.
There are hugs that say I love you
when no other words are said.
There are hugs that soothe
and say to us you're free
from cares and harms.
The kind of hug we feel
when God holds us
within His arms.

- Author Unknown

MajestyJo 05-04-2014 12:51 AM



Pass A Smile Along

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Smiling is infectious,
you catch it like the flu.
When someone
smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner,
and someone saw my grin...
When he smiled I realized,
I'd passed it on to him.
I thought about that smile,
then I realized its worth,
A single smile, just like mine,
could travel round the earth.
So, if you feel a smile begin,
don't leave it undetected...
Let's start an epidemic quick
and get the world Smile Infected!

- Author Unknown

MajestyJo 05-05-2014 12:56 AM


God Somehow Knew

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God knew there would be times
You'd need a word of cheer
Someone to praise a triumph
Or brush away a tear.
He knew you'd need to share
The joy of little things
In order to appreciate
The happiness life brings.
He knew your troubled heart
Would sometimes throb with pain
At trials and misfortunes
Or some goals you can't attain.
He knew you'd need some comfort
And loving guidance, too,
So He answered the
heart's great need
And sent an Angel just for You.

- Author Unknown

MajestyJo 05-06-2014 02:10 AM


~ Serenity Prayer ~

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God grant me
the Serenity to
accept the things
I cannot change,
Courage to change
the things I can,
And the Wisdom to
know the difference.

You're in my
Thoughts and Prayers

MajestyJo 05-07-2014 04:56 PM


You're A Special Friend

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Sometimes when I'm lonely
I sit and think of you
Instantly my mood is lifted
And I'm no longer blue.

I know that you're special
A kind and loving friend
Thoughts of you and your smile
Bring my sad feelings to an end.

It takes a rare person
With a heart so big and true
I wish you all God's blessings-
It's so wonderful knowing you!

©AngelWinks 2000

MajestyJo 05-08-2014 06:32 PM


May You Be Blessed

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Each thought of you
brings memories
Of the happy times
we've shared,
Memories of
the many ways
You've shown how
much you cared...
And at this time
it means a lot
To say a prayer for you
That you will be
especially blessed
Today and all year through.

MajestyJo 05-09-2014 02:57 AM


MajestyJo 05-10-2014 12:59 AM


MajestyJo 05-11-2014 03:17 AM


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A good woman is proud of herself. She respects herself and others.
She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs.

A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears.

A good woman has a dash of inspiration, a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them.

A good woman knows her past, understands her present and moves toward the future.

A good woman knows God. She knows that with God the world is her playground, but without God she will just be played.

A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past.

Instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons, meant to bring her closer to self knowledge and unconditional self love.

Girl--

Smile.....YOU KNOW YOU HAVE IT GOING ON! So Keep ON Keeping On.


MajestyJo 05-14-2014 10:34 AM


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Sorry I missed yesterday's post. There were not enough hours in the day.

MajestyJo 05-16-2014 03:08 PM

Quote:


What is spirituality? What do I need to feed my soul and kindle my spirit?

For me it is about being whole and connected to the God of my understanding. Food for the soul can be anything from a daily reading, to a smile or a kind word from a stranger, a hug, a sunny day such as I am seeing out my window with sailboats gliding over Hamilton Bay (you can't see the polution, all you can see is the pretty picture), word from a friend I haven't heard from in a long time or just a phone call from a loved one. Picking up the phone because someone comes to mind. Giving a smile or a hug to someone who crosses your path. The other morning, while waiting for the bus to go to the meeting, I was sitting on my walker, and a gentleman who I didn't know, walked by me and said hello. Didn't break stride, just kept walking but acknowledged me as a person.

For me it is also getting out my candles and meditating, using my crystals and using them for meditation and prayer and asking for the healing and comfort I need in the moment. Giving what was so freely given to me back to others. It doesn't always come from the same source, and it doesn't always go back from where it was received. Yet when I acknowledge it, open up to receive it, accept it, gives thanks for it, it is mine to pass on to someone else.

From my old site Freedom Angels
.. there is no cure except to keep so close to the thought of God that nothing, no other interest, can seriously come between you and God. Sure of that, you can stay on God's side.

24 Hours A Day



What an empowering thought. This is part of todays' reading. My spiritual advisor use to say that anything that came between me and who God would have me be, becomes the God of my life. I need to stay close to Him and not let the outside things take over my obsessive, compulsive mind.

MajestyJo 05-17-2014 05:47 AM

Quote:



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I'm so glad
I have you
to share with
to laugh with,
to dream with...
I'm so glad
you're the special
kind of person
that you are...
tender, caring
and understanding.
I'm so glad-
You came into my life!



Some may think these are kind of mushy, but when I look at them, they also describe the love I have for my God.

MajestyJo 05-18-2014 04:12 PM


The Power of Attitude

For all of us, there are turning points in our lives. One of mine was the first time I heard The Strangest Secret in 1964. I was a freshman in college. It was then, and still is, the most powerful and thought-provoking message I've ever heard.

The Strangest Secret was a recording by Earl Nightingale, and in a nutshell, the secret was...

"You become what you think about. Negative thoughts reap negative results. If you think positive thoughts, you will get positive results."

All Mac Anderson books are $10 each today: Shop now!
Not exactly rocket science, but this 15-minute recording on the power of goals and attitudes changed my life forever.

Therefore, a few years ago, when given the opportunity to write a book, I chose the topic that I knew best, and simply called it...The Power of Attitude. Having been the founder of Successories (started in 1988), I understood the power of beautiful photographs when combined with inspirational quotes. Therefore, I wanted the book to have photos and quotes, but also wanted to share personal stories to reinforce what has worked for me in maintaining a positive approach to life.

I'm pleased to say the book has been successful beyond my wildest dreams selling almost 500,000 copies. Today, I'd like to share the introduction. Enjoy!

An excerpt from:

The Power of Attitude
by Mac Anderson

In many ways, we're alike; however, one little difference almost always makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude.

William James, over a century ago, said, "The greatest discovery of this generation is that a human being can alter their life by altering their attitude." I believe this with all my heart, and over the years have seen it happen countless times. What most people fail to realize is that your attitude not only impacts your happiness and your success, it also can impact the happiness and success of all the people around you...your family, your friends, and your peers at work. Attitudes truly are contagious, and from time to time we need to ask ourselves..."is mine worth catching?"

There is no way to overstate the importance of a positive attitude in your life. However, no one can underestimate the difficulty in maintaining it. It's not easy, and it's a very personal thing, but it can be done.

The Power of Attitude was written with that in mind. I only can share with you what works for me in developing and maintaining a positive approach to life. My goal is that some of the ideas and stories I'll share will inspire you to live the life of your dreams and to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

It's my hope that this book will be a useful tool in helping you:

• Manage your energy levels
• Keep your soul alive
• Take new paths
• Reduce stress
• Develop the "Human Touch"
• Attack your fears
• Live in awe
• Savor small successes
• Burn brightly without burning out
• Hang on when the storms blow through

Most importantly, I'd ask you to keep this book handy, so whenever you feel a little down, pick it up and read a few pages. I guarantee it will make you feel better for the journey ahead.


From Simple Truths


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MajestyJo 05-19-2014 07:03 PM


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Bob and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord's team was playing Satan's team. The Lord's team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs.

They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate whose name was Love. Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because Love never fails.

The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love. The next batter up was named Godly Wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch. Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one.

Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked, because Godly Wisdom never swings at what Satan throws. The bases were now loaded. The Lord then turned to Bob and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate stepped Grace. Bob said, "He sure doesn't look like much!"

Satan's whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen. But Satan was not worried; his center fielder let very few get by. He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground; then it continued over the fence for a home run!

The Lord's team won! The Lord then asked Bob if he knew why Love, Faith, and Godly Wisdom could get on base but could not win the game. Bob answered that he did not know why.

The Lord explained, "If your love, faith, and wisdom had won the game you would think you had done it by yourself. Love, Faith and Wisdom will get you on base but only My Grace can get you Home.

Psalm 84:11, "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly."



This post was received from a group called Crystal Folk.

I thank them for giving us permission to use their material. They believe something good is to be shared and passed on to others. We thank them for their caring and sharing.

MajestyJo 05-21-2014 10:26 PM

Something I posted on another site in 2004:

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah (on her show) for Dr.Angelou's 74th birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day... like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist first, she said. The audience laughed so hard they cried. Dr. Angelou also said:

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life.

"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Please send this to five phenomenal women today. If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another woman's self-esteem.

If you don't...the elastic will break and your panties will fall down around your ankles.

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MajestyJo 05-23-2014 02:28 AM


Someone has written these beautiful words. Try to understand the deep meanings in them.

They are "like" the Ten Commandments meant to be followed in life all the time.

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1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble; it is a "steering wheel" that directs us in the right path throughout life.

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2] Do you know why a car's WINDSHIELD is so large and the rear view mirror is so small? Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. So, look ahead and move on.

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3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it takes years to write.

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4] All things in life are temporary. If going well enjoy it, they will not last forever. If going wrong don't worry, they can't last long either.

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5] Old friends are like Gold! New friends are Diamonds! If you get a Diamond, don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a base of Gold!

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6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!

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7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.

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8] A blind person asked St. Anthony: "Can there be anything worse than losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision."

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9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

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10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES; it takes away today's PEACE.

MajestyJo 05-27-2014 03:38 AM


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When others look at you, do they see God working through you. What kind of picture do people see. What is your body language saying? Do your words reveal that you are recovery and are no longer the person you use to be.

After a weekend at a Bible Conference, when the topic was forgiveness, I went back to church and took communion as an amend to my God. I had lived a life that was far from what He had wanted me to be. I had been taught, but I left my principles, values, and self-respect, self-esteem, and self-worth along the way. I was a big void, and I am grateful that I was empty of what was and had room to fill myself up with spirituality and God given gifts.

MajestyJo 06-01-2014 02:13 AM


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My faith has found a resting place

1
My faith has found a resting place,
Not in device nor creed;
I trust the Ever-living One,
His wounds for me shall plead.
I need no other argument,
I need no other plea;
It is enough that Jesus died,
And that He died for me.
2
Enough for me that Jesus saves,
This ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul I come to Him,
He’ll never cast me out.
3
My heart is leaning on the Word,
The written Word of God,
Salvation by my Savior’s name,
Salvation through His blood.
4
My great Physician heals the sick,
The lost He came to save;
For me His precious blood He shed,
For me His life He gave.

MajestyJo 06-03-2014 02:46 AM

"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY"

Quotations for Motivation, Inspiration or Contemplation




Thoughts Of The Day

If there was no Yesterday, and Tomorrow were to never come, what would you do Today?"

Written in 2014 by Jason L. Addicott --- North Dakota
I am the one that has thought it and liked it to where I decided to share it with the world. Makes you think a little more of what you should do with each day that everyone is blessed with.


Thoughts For The Day

I might not be the man you want to see, but I see in me the man I want to be."

Written in 2014 by Eniola Opeyemi --- Nigeria
My favourite


Thought Of The Day

Just like waves in the ocean come and go, no challenge is permanent. Problems will come and go too. We must enjoy the Challenges just like we enjoy the Waves."

Written in 2014 by RVM --- India

MajestyJo 06-07-2014 06:35 AM

If your heart is troubled, go to the Source. Go to nature,go find a quiet space for yourself if possible. Read the literature of recovery and you can go to this link to look at God's word and check out His Word on what you are feeling.

God's Yellow Pages

http://www.divinepeace.com/yellow/Go...low_Pages.html

Go to The Scripture Tree and find your God's message in today behind a flower. I heard a bird singing, that was bonus.

http://thescripturetree.com/

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MajestyJo 06-11-2014 04:25 AM


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Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find, to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best—
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Every day, the Lord Himself is near me
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear, and cheer me,
He Whose Name is Counselor and Pow’r.
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
“As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,”
This the pledge to me He made.
Help me then in every tribulation
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith’s sweet consolation
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E’er to take, as from a father’s hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till I reach the promised land.


My Mom's favourite Hymn which we played at her funeral. Not an unahappy thought, a joyous one, because she had faith and trust as to where she was going, and those who knew her, knew it too.

MajestyJo 06-12-2014 09:42 AM


“All journeys have secret destinations
of which the traveler is unaware.”
Martin Buber

“All the pathos and irony
of leaving one’s youth behind
is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel:
one knows that the first joy
can never be recovered,
and the wise traveler
learns not to repeat successes
but tries new places all the time.”
Paul Fussell

“Certainly, travel is more than
the seeing of sights;
it is a change that goes on,
deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.”
Miriam Beard

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“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.”
Franz Kafka

“A man should hear a little music,
read a little poetry,
and see a fine picture every day of his life,
in order that worldly cares
may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful
which God has implanted in the human soul.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"The wonder of the beautiful
is its ability to surprise us.
With swift sheer grace,
it is like a divine breath that blows the heart open.”

John O'Donohue

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MajestyJo 06-14-2014 07:19 AM


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Inspirational Quote by Maya Angelou

Learn to let go and let God

Submitted by Lauren Covington


"I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Not just to the person or persons for whom I'm praying, but also something wonderful happens to me. I'm grateful that I'm heard."
Maya Angelou --- Submitted by Jack Hayes --- Ohio


"Hope means: Helping Other People Every-time or Everywhere.v Written in 2014 by Tanveer Khan --- Thailand


"Sometimes, to fly you must fall."
Written in 2014 by Nora Ryan

MajestyJo 06-16-2014 02:15 AM


The Grumble Family

There's a family nobody likes to meet;
They live, it is said, on Complaining Street
In the city of Never-Are-Satisfied,
The River of Discontent beside.

They growl at that and they growl at this;
Whatever comes, there is something amiss;
And whether their station be high or humble,
They are all known by the name of Grumble.

The weather is always too hot or cold;
Summer and winter alike they scold.
Nothing goes right with the folks you meet
Down on that gloomy Complaining Street.

They growl at the rain and they growl at the sun;
In fact, their growling is never done.
And if everything pleased them, there isn't a doubt
They'd growl that they'd nothing to grumble about!

But the queerest thing is that not one of the same
Can be brought to acknowledge his family name;
For never a Grumbler will own that he
Is connected with it at all, you see.

The worst thing is that if anyone stays
Among them too long, he will learn their ways;
And before he dreams of the terrible jumble
He's adopted into the family of Grumble.

And so it were wisest to keep our feet
From wandering into Complaining Street;
And never to growl, whatever we do,
Lest we be mistaken for Grumblers, too.

Let us learn to walk with a smile and a song,
No matter if things do sometimes go wrong;
And then, be our station high or humble,
We'll never belong to the family of Grumble!

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Often get the Grrrrrrrrs. Always need to remember to be grateful, a much better a Grrrrrrr than a grumble. Grumbles seem to last longer. Doing some grrrrrr tonight as my computer is really slow.

MajestyJo 06-19-2014 03:10 AM


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How often we forget it is in His Time, not ours. When we check our attitude, it is generally, "I want it and I want it right now, yesterday even."

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It is surprising how far that first step can take you, especially when you follow it up with other Steps.

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MajestyJo 06-21-2014 04:27 AM


Thoughts for the Day

Friday, June 20, 2014

I’ll be out of the office….
No, actually, I’ll be IN the office!
I will be in San Diego over the weekend attending a conference of Life Coaches.

I’m looking forward to meeting my instructor and classmates
from the year-long, on-line course leading to certification as a Life Coach.

(If I pass everything and get all my assignments in I will be one next year!)

So, no Thoughts will be coming your way for the next couple of days.

I’ll miss you!
Marynance

“Our battered suitcases
were piled on the sidewalk again;
we had longer ways to go.
But no matter, the road is life.”
Jack Kerouac

“There are those who travel
and those who are going somewhere.
They are different and yet the same.
The success has this over his rivals:
He knows where he is going.”
Mark Caine

“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry,
but by demonstrating that all peoples cry,
laugh, eat, worry, and die,
it can introduce the idea
that if we try and understand each other,
we may even become friends.”
Maya Angelou

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MajestyJo 06-23-2014 07:49 PM

Quote:

We become that which has influenced us the most. -Wilfred Peterson

In the past, many of us ran with a crowd whose main intent was to be high. As a consequence, we generally behaved thoughtlessly, even toward those who were dearest in our life. We weren't surrounded by positive influences and our actions reflected it. We had not chosen a warm, caring relationship with a Higher Power. We felt isolated and suspicious about situations and most people.

Most of us have observed young children who are already mean-spirited, and we can easily guess the circumstances surrounding their lives. None of us escapes being influenced by those forces and factors that, by their daily presence in our life, demand our attention.

Our program for living is daily influencing us to act from a posture of love rather than selfish- ness. We are thereby growing in our understanding that to give is to receive. We have to continue on our recovery path to ensure our well-being and the well-being of those people who will be influenced by our behavior .

My actions will influence others today, and I want to be remembered as a positive influence.

- In God's Care by Karen Casey
Most of my life was spent in rebellion. Always running away, and with an attitude that said, "Don't tell me what to do, watch me!" The stubborness of our disease is rooted in our childhood and we need to learn to heal and let go and ask our Higher Power to open our hearts to a more loving way of life.

The rebellion and anger only hurts me and the past is long gone. The fear of authority and the anger at being told what to do also stems back from those mixed messages we received long ago.

Through the fellowship of the Spirit, I am made whole and can learn my way into new living and healthier thinking. I am what I feed my body, mind and spirit.

Posted on another site in 2005

Each day I have to watch that those old thoughts don't creep in. It is important to recognize them for what they are before I act out on them.

This is a one day at a time program. I choose to live in today and not bring my past into it. I had to take and inventory of what was there and as I work the Steps, it reveals new truths ans awareness, and each day I can pick up the tools for recovery and not act out in my dis-ease.

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MajestyJo 06-24-2014 02:09 AM


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Thoughts for the Day

“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do.
But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.”

Unknown

“Courage doesn't always roar.
Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."

Mary Anne Radmacher

“At the end of a matter ask, "what will I learn from this to make me better?"

Mary Anne Radmacher

“Consider calling it a challenge rather than calling it a crisis.”

Mary Anne Radmacher

MajestyJo 06-25-2014 04:45 AM


Thoughts for the Day

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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(The conference last weekend was intense, inspiring,
challenging, enlightening, thought-provoking, and tiring!
A big thank you to everyone who sent me encouraging words!)
When faced with two choices, simply toss a coin.
It works not because it settles the question for you,
but because in that brief moment
when the coin is in the air,
you suddenly know what you are hoping for.

Cormac McCarthy

No Country for Old Men

“The heart of human excellence often begins to beat
when you discover a pursuit that absorbs you,
frees you, challenges you,
and gives you a sense of meaning, joy and passion.”

Terry Orlick

“The best part of life is not just surviving,
but thriving with passion, style, compassion,
generosity, humor and kindness.”

Maya Angelou

MajestyJo 06-27-2014 04:14 AM



"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." Matthew 5:14

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

From Belief Net

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16


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MajestyJo 06-29-2014 02:43 AM

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Letting Go of Fear

Fear is at the core of codependency. It can motivate us to control situations or neglect ourselves.

Many of us have been afraid for so long that we don't label our feelings fear. We're used to feeling upset and anxious. It feels normal.

Peace and serenity may be uncomfortable.

At one time, fear may have been appropriate and useful. We may have relied on fear to protect ourselves, much the way soldiers in a war rely on fear to help them survive. But now, in recovery, we're living life differently.

It's time to thank our old fears for helping us survive, then wave good bye to them. Welcome peace, trust, acceptance, and safety. We don't need that much fear anymore. We can listen to our healthy fears, and let go of the rest.

We can create a feeling of safety for ourselves, now. We are safe, now. We've made a commitment to take care of ourselves. We can trust and love ourselves.

God, help me let go of my need to be afraid. Replace it with a need to be at peace. Help me listen to my healthy fears and relinquish the rest.

From: Messages of Recovery (Discussion Forum)

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Detachment and letting go doesn't mean I don't love, I think that is my biggest fear of all.

Thank goodness you don't have to like it in order to accept it.

Hugs to all.


MajestyJo 07-03-2014 11:29 AM

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Heard at meetings:

"I believe G-d wants every alcoholic sober. The miracle happens when the alcoholic wants that too."

"Being on the wagon is just transportation between two drunks."

"Alcoholism is a lot like pregnancy--you're no more pregnant at eight months than you are at conception--it only shows more."

"I'm grateful G-d gave me mercy instead of justice."

"I don't like stoplights, but I still DO what they say!"
(think about that one...LOL)

And one of my favorites:

"People keep telling me to 'get in touch' with my inner-child. I don't NEED to get in touch with my inner-child! I AM my inner-child! What I NEED is to get in touch with my outter-adult!"

atience is finding something to do while you wait."

"Lord---please remove her brain. Amen." (you'd think that I think too much, huh?! LOL)

"Experience gives you the test first and the lesson afterwards."

And:

"The steps keep me from killing myself, the traditions keep me from killing everybody else!"

"The difference between a winner and a whiner is the sound the 'I' makes."

"I do NOT have to attend every arguement I'm invited to." (yep, that one worked for me to hang on to!)

"If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague!"

"If at first you don't succeed--you're running about average."

"Fate is what happens to you--destiny is what you do with it."

And....."Rudeness is a weak mans imitation of strength." Think about that one...

imitations are opportunites to open new doors."

"Be kind to your enemies--it'll drive them crazy!"

"I LIKE getting a good jump on worrying about something." LOL

And one from Karl C who taught me a whole lot--"The difference between a demand and a request is humility."

~graced~
I had to learn to apply the traditions to live long enough to work the steps.

I believe in miracles, I am one!

Don't critize, utilize.

Hesitate and meditate.

THINK THINK THINK - I can't work that slogan, I can't do three things at once.

A little thought of yesterday, a little thinking of tomorrow and keep your thoughts in today.

F - friends

I - me, myself and I

N - Need

E - Everyone (of them).

or

Frustrated

Insecure

Neurotic

Emotional (and enjoying it).

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MajestyJo 07-05-2014 07:40 AM


Positive Thought Of The Day

"Acts of kindness should not be measured by how much is given to help others, but by how much care is put into thinking of others enough to give."

Written in 2014 by Jesse Marie Kavumpurath --- Connecticut


Thought For The Day

"It costs nothing to dream but are you willing to pay the price to make it reality?"

Written in 2014 by Robert Moore --- Massachusetts


Thoughts Of The Day

"Never ever will there be a dearth of growth for a person whose mind is filled with godly thoughts."

Written in 2014 by Leandro Pasamba --- Philippines

Wisdom comes when one is fond of reading articles dealing with life's lessons. Hence, moral uprightness is developed once the lessons learned are put into action. Resolve to do this thing unfailingly and reap the handsome dividend that goes with it.

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MajestyJo 07-06-2014 12:09 AM

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Just because I said so!

How many times I heard this phrase and got a major resentment; and yet, in later years I found myself saying it.

If you don't stop crying, I'll give you something to cry for!

How often was I to repeat this same phrase; yet I had promised myself I never would.

Don't be so stupid!

How could I have been so hurtful and repeat such a phrase, when it had been so devastating to me.

Just because it was said to me, doesn't mean I have to repeat it!

Just for today, I can learn to stop the cycle.

Just because I had a motto for years which said, "Do it with style and grace!"

Just for today, I can learn to not expect perfection of myself.

Just because I can't stand stupidity in myself; is no reason to be intolerant of others and myself.

Just for today, I choose to learn a new way of thinking.

Just because I was told, doesn't mean it was my truth.

Just for today, I will find my truth and walk in it.

Just because I remember, doesn't mean I can't forget and let go.

Just for today, I will live in the moment and deal with my past as it makes itself known instead of continuing to look over my shoulder at yesterday.

Just because I lived in fear all my life, doesn't mean I can't change it into faith today.

Just for today, I know I am not alone and that there is no room for fear and faith in the same space.

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MajestyJo 07-10-2014 03:54 PM


BEST POEM IN THE WORLD

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I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or it's decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp --
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
the alcoholics and the trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.

Herb, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
looking incredibly well.

I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
God must have made a mistake'.

'And why is everyone so quiet,
So somber - give me a clue.'
'Hush child', He said. they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you.'

JUDGE NOT!!

Remember....Just going to church doesn't make you a
Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.

Every saint has a PAST...
Every sinner has a FUTURE!

Now it's your turn to share this poem.

MajestyJo 07-13-2014 02:38 AM

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Our Quest For Happiness and Fulfillment


Nearly all of us - regardless of social status, wealth, age, gender, race, culture, et cetera - tell ourselves that I could be really happy if only...

What is it Health Money Power Intelligence Spirituality Will these things really make you happy You've heard it before but I'm telling you again - nothing will bring you happiness if you're not already happy. Sounds like a load of hooey and in some respects, it is. But almost always what we consider a solution to our unhappiness is only a quick fix. The problem is still there. The person that wins the lottery is elated but soon goes back into debt (nearly one third of lottery winners eventually file for bankruptcy - New York Post, 1997). The person that loses 50 pounds on a fad diet soon regains the weight. The person that rises in power loses friends and finds happiness only in self-delusion. There are exceptions, of course, and maybe you're one of those exceptions. Or maybe not.

What is it you most desire Why are you in such need Consider a desire for money. Are you living within your means Are you using credit cards to pay bills or buy food Those are problems that might persist even if you suddenly fell into a fortune. Are you doing fulfilling work Is there something you desire that requires a great deal of money, like travel or a house Those are legitimate reasons to want a lot of money but what are you doing about it

Have you researched inexpensive travel, like stand-by or courier services Have you pursued your dream job When you think of your needs, what do you do Make wishes to an invisible genie Light candles and cast spells Wish upon a star Pray Scream out to the aliens Consider the 6 billion people that live on earth. What makes you more deserving of a free ride that any of them Why do you plead to the sky but take no action Chances are, you're over-whelmed and confused. Your problems seem insurmountable and inaction feels better than the thought of taking action. The hardest thing is MOTIVATION

Think about what you want and why you want it. Ask yourself how it will benefit you, benefit others, what harm it might do, and how much effort it will take. Prioritize your goals according to the most rewarding and get busy achieving them. With time, dedication, and motivation, you can be healthier, smarter, wealthier.

We look at great people - people who have, through merits of intelligence, creativity and talent, made a mark on history and our lives - and we marvel.

Some of us shrug, accepting our lot in life as an unfortunate accident of birth. Others aspire but give up too soon, comparing themselves to their heroes and finding themselves far from being as great. It's true that we can't all be Einsteins but we can be more than what we are. We can be stronger, faster, achieve a greater aesthetic ideal, richer, more confident, and, yes, even smarter. Few of us use our brains to its full potential. We live our lives as if in a dream. But we can wake up. You only need to want it enough to make an effort.

Source unknown to me
Originally posted on another site in 2006

Happiness comes from within, I am responsible for my own happiness. It is a feeling like everything else, something to enjoy when it comes and realize that this too shall pass.


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