Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 This is lovely, Marilyn. Thanks for sharing it with us. Vicki From: dnevessr@... Give it time Some of your blessings you instantly recognize as such. Most of them, though, take some time to become fully apparent. Often, a great blessing can come from what may at first seem to be a heavy burden. Reflect back on your experience and you'll see this is true. Perhaps a relationship that got off to a rocky start ended up becoming a treasured friendship. Or perhaps a difficult challenge brought to the surface a valuable skill you didn't know you had. Maybe you needed to solve a thorny problem and in doing so, discovered a golden opportunity. Or perhaps living through a time of immense frustration made you stronger, more confident, patient and resilient. When life takes a distressing turn, give it time. And during that time, be on the lookout for the valuable and positive aspects of your situation. Keep your eyes open for blessings in disguise. They are often the most profound and enduring ones. -- Ralph Marston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 In a message dated 7/13/2004 1:03:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, writerforgod@... writes: Marilyn This little devotinal by Ralph Marston really touched my heart and did a little work in there as well! God Bless you and all in the group! Hi , a lovely lady on one of my other lists shares this every day. They have been so wonderful and uplifting, so I share them a little farther down the line ;-) Hugs, Marilyn Marilyn Moderator for Diabetic_Recipes dnevessr@... Opinions expressed are solely my own and should not be mistaken for Professional advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Friday, July 30, 2004 Beyond need When you constantly think in terms of needs, it focuses your thoughts on what you don't have, on lack and limitation. That kind of thinking will hold you back. Instead, set your thoughts free to soar, away from the needs, away from the limitations. For every perceived need, there is an opportunity. Direct your thoughts toward those opportunities. Instead of living in bondage to your needs, live each moment in expression of your highest and best possibilities. That doesn't mean that you abandon your responsibilities, or live in a fantasy world where there are no problems. It means that your best response, to whatever life may hold, is to connect with the positive possibilities. Yes, there are very real factors that impede your progress, very real challenges to be overcome. And there is absolutely no sense in adding to those obstacles with your own limiting thoughts. Your thoughts are yours to create, so choose the ones that generate positive productive energy in your life. When you stop needing so much, you can start doing so much more. -- Ralph Marston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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