INSPIRIATION QUOTES . . .

"Quotations to inspire your day"

August 27, 2008
" No matter how alone you feel in this world, there are always people who care for you."
Written in 2008 by Kirsten C., Age 16 --- Texas
I picked this one because I was sitting at a volleyball game, wondering if my mom was going to come but she didn't, and I cried because we lost the volleyball match. My new friend's mom came over and hugged me, to make me feel better. There are nice people in this world, not just bad.

August 27, 2008
" Don't ask God to direct your steps if you're not willing to walk."
Author Unknown ---Submitted by Dale Thornton --- Pennsylvania
I actually saw this on a billboard believe it or not. My testimony although I'm sure very powerful, and I am very certain many people need to hear, and like most it all started with great hurt and loss, but God is faithful and brought to me so much more happiness and hope than I ever felt I deserved. But I feel when it is time for me to speak, then I believe he will direct my steps to do so.

August 27, 2008
" When you fail even after putting your best effort, keep in mind GOD must have had better plans for you hence you failed."
Written in 2008 by Yogender Singh --- India

August 25, 2008
" Real riches are the riches possessed inside."
B.C. Forbes--- Submitted by Sauvik Kar-II

August 25, 2008
" If you are tense, then close you eyes and recall some of the happiest moments of your life. Surely you will have smile on your face."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Vijender Kumar --- India

August 25, 2008
" People who fail, but keep on trying to win, are always accompanied by two true ultimate friends: GOD and SUCCESS!"
Written in 2008 by Praveenkumar V. Bhoosanurmath --- India I composed this quote for myself when I was feeling sad about repeated failures in life. August 20, 2008 " Teach your eyes not to see your neighbors' prosperity but to see your own potential." Author Unknown ---Submitted by James Macharia --- Kenya I've come to know that I've got something to give out to the world. August 20, 2008 " Whenever you want to know how rich you are, don't count your money; just drop a tear from your eye and see how many hands are there to wipe it." Author Unknown ---Submitted by Umashankar Pundir --- India August 20, 2008 " Fate, as I have come to understand works exactly like an atom. There's always going to be balance. No matter how awful the situation now feels, please know that there will be some kind of rebound along the way. Never give up. Keep fighting through your life, even though the biggest war may in fact be inside ourselves." Chelsea J. --- Submitted by J.P. --- Nebraska August 18, 2008 " I won't dare question God why I suffer pain & anguish because I never try to question Him when I feel happiness and fortune." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ian Carlo Campomanes --- Philippines August 18, 2008 " Never pray for easy life; be strong & struggle." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Biju M. --- India August 18, 2008 " It's who you are and not what you have that makes life worthwhile." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Manda Kinie --- Guyana August 13, 2008 " Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart." Washington Irving August 13, 2008 " Faith is an oasis in the heart which can never be reached by the caravan of thinking." Kahlil Gibran August 13, 2008 " I have had dreams and I have had nightmares, but I have conquered my nightmares because of my dreams." Dr. Jonas Salk August 11, 2008 " Your past is not your potential. In any hour you can choose to liberate the future." Marilyn Ferguson August 11, 2008 " I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker." Helen Keller August 11, 2008 " The art of being yourself at your best is the art of unfolding your personality into the person you want to be. Be gentle with yourself, learn to love yourself, to forgive yourself, for only as we have the right attitude toward ourselves can we have the right attitude toward others." Wilfred A. Peterson August 6, 2008 " When things don't go the way you've planned, don't get discouraged because God is bigger than any of your problems. As long as you put God first in your life, even when difficult situations arise, you will prosper. God created human beings to be overcomers." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Cleopatra Chishimba --- Zambia August 6, 2008 " Yesterday was a bad day. Today was worse but thank God we have tomorrow." Written in 2008 by Frank Rodriguez --- Florida I was having a terrible week at work and the stress was so intense it was getting down to my employees. Therefore I instituted the "Wall of Inspirations" in our office to help through our tough times. I went home that day and my thoughts were simply my quote and ever since the days have become easier to deal with and progress has been made. August 6, 2008 " Faith is to believe what you haven't seen and the reward of faith is to see what you have believed." My mom --- Submitted by Isra P. --- United Arab Emirates I think this has the basic meaning of faith. August 4, 2008 " Sometimes I look at myself and I see an imperfect person, trying just to do my best in any way possible. One of those ways is to never let people kill my beliefs and faith that help me to face life everyday. This world already has so much evil and negativity that I REFUSE to add more into my own world. My dream is that someday I see myself old and feel the big satisfaction that I had the opportunity to help many in my life, that I can remember my life with a smile and die with the feeling of peace and happiness that I had done my best." Copyright © 2008 Maria Uman August 4, 2008 " All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Viral Shah --- India August 4, 2008 " And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and the sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed." Kahlil Gibran --- Submitted by Sauvik Kar-II July 30, 2008 " Never, if possible, lie down at night without being able to say: I have made one human being, at least, a little wiser, a little happier, or a little better this day." Charles Kingsley July 30, 2008 " Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others." Martin Luther King, Jr. July 30, 2008 " Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness, and just be happy." Guillaume Apollinaire July 28, 2008 " One's life begins when they are finally able to live for something other than themselves." Albert Einstein --- Submitted by Natalie Coburn --- Texas This quote made me literally stop and truly think about the people in my life and just how much they really do mean to me. Especially my special person… July 28, 2008 " The most beautiful thing is to see a person smiling… And even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason behind it!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abhijeeth B.M. --- India July 28, 2008 " Today you suffer but tomorrow you will be happy. Everything that happens in our life, there's a purpose. What we need is to widen our understanding, be more patient and persevere because in the end there's a reward." Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.D. --- Philippines July 23, 2008 " If you desire to blossom, like a rose in the garden, first learn the art of adjusting to the thorns." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Anup Panicker --- India In this short life everyone wants to blossom like a rose but they forget that every rose comes with thorns. The way to happiness can also be through sorrow so fight that moment and happiness is waiting for you. God gives you happiness only if you're ready to taste the bitterness of sorrow. July 23, 2008 " Happiness is not what you take; it's what you give." Written in 2008 by Mohamed Elgendy --- Egypt July 23, 2008 " When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their difficulties, you will be able to cope with your own more effectively. Somehow, the act of self-giving is a personal power-releasing factor." Norman Vincent Peale July 21, 2008 " When all chips are down, when things are moving away and when darkness seems to spread in I know where to look into - my inner self. I know what I'm going through and who knows better than me what needs to be done and who better than my inner soul to guide me through. We all have our best friend inside our body in our soul but we need a vision to make it help us." Written in 2007 by Nisha Grace --- India July 21, 2008 " I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sujatha Manoharan --- India July 21, 2008 " There are so many choices to make in life, so just follow your heart and let God lead the way. He will lead you in the right direction." Written in 2008 by Kaitlin A., Age 15 --- Oklahoma July 16, 2008 " Each day celebrate life! Let memories be the driving force for your will to succeed. Never look back on your yesterdays as a desire to want what was, but rather accept what is now as it is now. The best days of your life are lying ahead of you. Live everyday with great joy celebrating now while all along pressing forward with a smile knowing it only gets better by each blessing moment. Lay down your worries, fears, doubts and despair. Enjoy the gift of life while you're still here, it only gets better. Stop stressing over all these little nothings and live! Everything will piece it's self together by and by. Don't be a stranger to your life; live it, celebrate!" Copyright © 2008 Antonio Talbert July 16, 2008 " There is always a fork in the road of life. If we choose incorrectly, we learn and attempt to get back on the right road. If we choose correctly, then we will reap the benefits; for it is probably God leads us down the right road." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Stephani McLellan --- Oklahoma This is how I see life and hope that many other people do as well. If we look at life in a different perspective, then it is possible that our journey can be easier. Just like when we choose to go left, right, forwards, or backwards. If we stop and think of the options we face, it is basically a left, right, or forward decision. Usually, only the people that are stuck in the past choose to take the backward direction. This causes great difficulty in trying to move forward on life's journey. July 16, 2008 " Love yourself enough to let God love you, then love others like that!" Copyright © 2008 Joyce C. Lock July 14, 2008 " Heaven is waiting for you to make a move!" Written in 2008 by Kevin Ongeti --- Kenya July 14, 2008 " If God answers your prayers, he's increasing your faith; If he delays, he's increasing your patience; If he doesn't, he has faith in your abilities." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Surya Swathi Dwadasi --- India July 14, 2008 " You can adore or abhor me, but I will always be what God created me to be: Author of my future." Copyright © 2008 Larispique Philidor July 9, 2008 " Everything happens for the best. Whatever happens in your life is all planned by God and it happens for your good. It is during your bad times that you learn to live your life. Bad times give you strength, courage and makes you more mature in life." Author Unknown --- Submitted by P.M. --- India Wish you all stay happy because everything happens for the best. July 9, 2008 " Every tear falls down for a reason. Don't you stop believing in yourself when you're broken." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Caitlyn V. --- Canada July 9, 2008 " There are two ways to help someone who is lost. You can give them directions or you can take them by the hand and lead them." Written in 2008 by Steve Bruning --- Iowa Making a difference in the life of someone you love is more that offering assistance, it's about showing commitment. July 7, 2008 " Don't ever stop dreaming, for people who don't have dreams don't have much." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ayesha Mirza --- Pakistan I have always used this quote as my inspirational quote. It has helped my through my tough times. Hope you guys like it. July 7, 2008 " It's not what people think of you in this world that counts rather it is what's known about you in the next." Mackmorb --- Submitted by Bernie MAC --- Ireland July 7, 2008 " In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but by perseverance." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sanjay Kamble --- India I get inspired reading this quote as I am suffering lot of problems in my life. July 2, 2008 " Father is my Defender (Hero). Mother is my Teacher. Sister is my Counselor. Wife is my Savior. Children are my Fighters. Then what is the role of my Friend? Friend is my Motivator in life." Written in 2008 by Sandeep Kumar --- United Arab Emirates July 2, 2008 " Some people have the strength to injure a heart but we forget that others have the strength to heal it." Copyright © 2008 Maria Uman July 2, 2008 " If today was perfect, there won't be a need for tomorrow." Written in 2008 by Thapelo D. Jonas --- South Africa If you think you failed today and things didn't go according to plan, rejoice and know that tomorrow is another day. June 30, 2008 " Look to the skies and the stars will guide you. Look to your heart and you will always know the way." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Deepti Pillai --- India June 30, 2008 " Your mind knows only some things. Your inner voice, your instinct, knows everything. If you listen to what you know instinctively, it will always lead you down the right path." Henry Winkler June 30, 2008 " All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small." Lao Tzu June 25, 2008 " Forgive in the name of your creator to keep your mind calm and quiet." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abdurahman P.V. --- Saudi Arabia I always feel relaxed when I forgive someone. June 25, 2008 " Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is." Maxim Gorky --- Submitted by Naresh Sahu June 25, 2008 " You should not suffer the pain for the things you haven't done. You don't deserve that." Written in 2008 by Eknath Dhauskar --- India I personally feel that a lot of times we suffer from things that actually haven't been done by us. Those might be mistakes done indirectly by us or anything that leads to suffering. I feel that we don't deserve that pain. June 23, 2008 " The star you seek is within you." Written in 2008 by Marianne Nazareth --- India June 23, 2008 " When an egg breaks by a power outside, a life ends. When an egg breaks by a power inside, a life begins. Great things always begin from the power inside!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Swathi Dwadasi --- India June 23, 2008 " Think of a bad day as if it were a test God is giving you; testing you on your strength, knowledge, and capabilities. Whether you stand strong or break down, testing you to see how well you handle his missions of life. When it's over, sit for a minute, laugh, and say to yourself, 'That was good.'" Written in 2008 by Nena Perez June 18, 2008 " There is nothing more beautiful than sacrifice." John Williamson --- Submitted by Matthew Vriesman --- Michigan I found that I could not escape the truth of it. I have just recently realized that I find nothing more moving, more inspiring, or more beautiful than sacrifice. June 18, 2008 " When god closes one door, he makes the other available. Going through emotional paths is one way to strengthen you and make you ready for the next challenge. Be ready everyday and accept any challenge life poses unto you. Your challenge today is your tomorrow's testimony." Written in 2008 by Patrick Musuko --- South Africa Personally, I was going through serious financial hiccups and almost committed suicide. Before I could do it, my mom called me over the phone and told me she is very proud of me and that changed my mind and I decided to impact people's lives positively. June 18, 2008 " Life is a lucid brook, which can never be incessant." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Raghav Singh --- India As a student, I have been through tough phases. I may have shrunk or may have given up but the motivation acted as a fuel to my emotional engine, getting me through it and giving me a call of the bliss. Life, a four-letter word, includes in it a juggernaut bowl of emotions, experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. It carries on like an incessant brook, flowing sometimes through the hilly areas or a plain but it carries on until it meets the destined water body. In our life, we call that destined water body god. June 16, 2008 " To believe in the things you can see and touch is no belief at all. But to believe in the unseen is both a triumph and a blessing." Bob Proctor June 16, 2008 " Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful." Annette Funicello June 16, 2008 " The miracle is this; the more we share, the more we have." Leonard Nimoy June 12, 2008 " Never dismiss your dreams for you alone have the power to make them come true." Copyright © 2008 Jamie Volner Seen often are people with a dream but society convinces them that achieving it is a "pipe dream" or impossible. Strive towards that dream and never give up! Listen to your inner self. June 12, 2008 " It's the soul's duty to be loyal to its own desires." Rebecca West --- Submitted by Tania Saghir --- Pakistan June 12, 2008 " Don't waste time worrying about future difficulties; they may never come." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Zaheen Fatema --- India June 12, 2008 " Faith is the daring of the soul to go farther than it can see." William Newton Clarke June 10, 2008 " Everybody will encounter helpless situations in his life. Believe in your wing!! You will fly someday!!" Written in 2008 by Koik Boon Tatt --- Malaysia June 10, 2008 " Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness." Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. --- Submitted by Nteme C. --- South Africa June 10, 2008 " Don't pray for the problems to go away, but rather for the courage and strength to overcome them." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bong Matterig --- Philippines June 10, 2008 " Have courageous thoughts during your most feared moments. Overcoming your fears will leave you unafraid and strong-minded." Written in 2008 by Mr.Trias --- Texas June 4, 2008 " If the carriage that carries my life is belief and the engine that powers it is faith, then the journey of my existence is a safe one." Written in 2008 by Mohammed Onotu --- Nigeria June 4, 2008 " It's NEVER too late for a new beginning...as long as we're breathing." Written in 2008 by Pete W. Zafra --- California June 4, 2008 " One of the most meaningful personal moments I had as President was a conversation with Nelson Mandela. I said to him: 'You know, I have read your book and I have heard you speak. And you've spent time with my wife and daughter, and you've talked about inviting your jailers to your inauguration.' And I said, 'It's very moving. You're a shrewd as well as a great man. But come on now, how did you really do that? You can't make me believe you didn't hate those people who did that to you for 27 years?' "He said, 'I did hate them for quite a long time. After all, they abused me physically and emotionally. They separated me from my wife, and it eventually broke my family up. They kept me from seeing my children grow up. For quite a long time, I hated them.' And then he said: 'I realized one day that they could take everything away from me-everything but my mind and heart. Now, those things I would have to give away and I simply decided I would not give them away.'" Bill Clinton --- Submitted by Anand Srivastava --- India June 2, 2008 "Everyone has the capabilities for helping others. Some, less than most, take the first step in doing so. If you feel you do not know how to help others, then it's possible you don't currently know how to help. But don't worry; the time will come when you will be needed." Written in 2008 by Jordan S. --- Michigan I just like saying this to people who feel they're not much of anything. I'm the optimist kid who likes to help others. June 2, 2008 " No one has bad days, just days that aren't as good. But if you are having a BAD day, at least thank God that you get another chance tomorrow." LCpl Daniel J. Santee, R.I.P Submitted by Zachary Bass --- North Carolina June 2, 2008 " Man, man, man, why have you become so grievous? Why are you not forgetting the previous? Leave the past and go ahead - be audacious. Awake and find yourself; spend your every day calm and glorious." Written in 2005 by Satish Galagali --- India May 28, 2008 LIFE Life is so hard to cope with but I guess we all have to learn How to deal with our problems or else we'll never get anywhere I never thought that it could be so hard just living sometimes I wonder why things were meant to be Why we sacrifice ourselves Or that just when you want to do things and tell people you love them It's too late You have to aim for the highest But you can't grab everything that comes your way Because there's also a temptation of evil doings You only aim your arrow in the right direction So you can go for the stars And arise the hour of the day like the sun Written in 2008 by D.I. --- Australia May 28, 2008 " Cheerfulness is a valuable success asset. It's the greatest tonic in the world for both mind and body. The priceless value of cheerfulness costs nothing. With it you can experience the real joy of living." Ralph Waldo Emerson --- Submitted by Sauda Khan --- India May 28, 2008 " When everybody turns their back against you, you do not have to worry, it is just part of life. Nobody can unmake you unless you decide to unmake yourself. The key of your success is in your hands; just use it." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Osei Kufour --- Ghana I selected this one because I have seen that many people think that just because people gave up on them it means their life has come to an end. I want to tell everybody that their destiny is in their hands and the key to their success is in their hands. May 28, 2008 " There is only one thing that God cannot do...and that is fail." CipherNation --- Submitted by Darrius Groomes --- New York God is God.......depend on no man. May 21, 2008 " If you have grown, if you have contributed, if you have loved, if you have been loved - then you have lived." Written in 2008 by M. Burkill --- Australia May 21, 2008 " Through all of life's pain comes healing. And after the healing process is done comes peaceful scares that will always remind you of what you went through and why what you have is so important. Your endurance is worth celebrating. Through it all, enjoy every moment of your life for it is the best of your life!" Copyright © 2008 Antonio Talbert Let by gone be by gone and move on! May 21, 2008 " Life is too fragile and uncertain to struggle through its ups and downs without giving the Lord a chance to make the difference in your life." Written in 2008 by Lindiwe Mashaba --- South Africa Many a time we stumble and fall and always feel we are the only ones in the boat of destruction and forget the promises that God has given us. He is our helper in times of trouble. May 19, 2008 " I am a woman in process. I'm just trying like everybody else. I try to take every conflict, every experience, and learn from it. Life is never dull." Oprah Winfrey --- Submitted by Natasha G. --- South Carolina I selected this quote because I'm always learning from the mistakes that I have made over the years. May 19, 2008 " Smooth roads never make good drivers. Smooth seas never make good sailors. Clear skies never make good pilots. A problem free life never makes a strong and good person. Have a tough but winning day ahead! Be strong enough to accept the challenges of life. Do not ask life, 'why me?' instead say, 'Try me'." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Tania Saghir --- Pakistan I selected this one for those people who sometimes in life, after losing a minor thing, start thinking to lose their life. They become a pessimist. I just want to deliver the message that life is too short and it's very beautiful. Try to look at its positive and brighter sides rather than its darker face. May 19, 2008 " Some think wealth is only monetary. My wealth is my family, my health and relationship with God. All of which money cannot buy." Written in 2008 by Gerushia Moss --- Bahamas May 14, 2008 " Life is full of beauty when your heart is filled with LOVE." Written in 2006 by Sampath Parvathaneni --- India May 14, 2008 " Have the courage to ask more of yourself. Aspire to be your greatest and sure enough your wishes will be granted, but first you must ask." Written in 2008 by Kimerly Adamson --- New Zealand May 14, 2008 " The toughest are not the ones who face the most difficult challenges or situations. The toughest are the ones who always keep a smile on their lips and pass it on to others, irrespective of how difficult the situation gets!" Written in 2008 by Prosenjit Mitra --- India I am always trying to make people smile, irrespective of what I go through. A smile is really contagious. Once I see them smile, it makes me smile too and the funny thing is this always relieves pressure! May 12, 2008 " There is enough space at the top, where we want to be. Though tough it seems to reach there, if we believe and with God on our side as our guide we will get to the top." Written in 2007 by Kingsley Asukwo --- Nigeria I'm always aiming high… to be at the top because the bottom is too crowded. May 12, 2008 " In order to make it in this world you gotta have hope and faith, two things that will never fail you." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jenny Connor --- Indiana Without hope or faith, what do we have? May 12, 2008 " God places the heaviest burden on those who can carry its weight." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kinjal Sheth --- India May 7, 2008 " Every day is a new day of learning. We can excel and exceed our own standards by consistently upgrading our outlook & attitude towards those around us. Our position, our power, our status... nothing is permanent. What will remain in fond memories of those around us is not the altitude of our achievements, but our attitude, acts of kindness, and consideration towards others." Copyright © 2008 CV Varghese May 7, 2008 " Many times our childhood dreams run up against adult realities and barriers. By dreaming, we may risk being disappointed or even ridiculed. Yet we'll also be creating great joy, passion and zeal." Rev. George Covintree May 7, 2008 " Wherever you decide to open your heart, I hope you'll be met in kind." Copyright © 2008 Kathlin L. Panteah May 5, 2008 " I've shed many tears. But after, I realize, why am I crying? No matter how bad it got, it could be worse. No matter how much you think it's not going to be ok, eventually it will be. You just have to let it be." Written in 2008 by Elise M. --- New York I wrote this one because I want to help others see the light at the end of the tunnel. May 5, 2008 " Positive mind plus a positive spirit plus a big heart equals a HERO." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Carven M. --- South Africa May 5, 2008 " In order for miracles to happen, miraculous changes must come first." Written in 2002 by A.H. --- Utah This thought came to me during my first pregnancy. I was struggling with the overwhelming process and felt comfort in knowing my little miracle would soon come. April 30, 2008 " I do not give to receive but if life gives me more, I will share it again." Copyright © 2008 Maria Uman --- California April 30, 2008 " When everything else is lost, the future remains!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Alok Jha -- India April 30, 2008 " Faith is believing for what you cannot see... the reward of this faith is you will see what you believe." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bong Matterig --- Philippines April 28, 2008 " Life and the seasons are similar in occurrence. The most beautiful tree will enter winter, the dark time, and it will shed its leaves and go through the harsh changes that seasons and life bring. When all seems lost in the winter season, the tree will shed the unneeded parts to survive and eventually emerge into spring with a new outlook, a new life, a new beginning. When the sun rises and new life emerges with new opportunities and perspectives - shake off the old and gray and grab the new chances. Your sun rises everyday and you have a new season in front of you - embrace it with hope - not despair." Copyright © 2008 Eric Stewart April 28, 2008 " Impossible is nothing, all you have to do is put in your 100% and believe in yourself." Written in 2008 by Prosenjit Mitra --- India This quote is dedicated to one of my really good friends who is a bit worried about her exam...this is something to inspire her, just hope she gets inspired enough! April 28, 2008 " Life is too short to dwell on the past, so take a deep breath and move on to the future." Written in 2008 by A. Britner --- Ohio I wrote it when I realized dwelling on the past was holding me back from the future. April 23, 2008 " God determines who walks into your life. It is up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Emily H. --- Texas April 23, 2008 " The defining moment of each of our lives will be when we realize that without God life means nothing but with him not only can we do all things, but we'll be free to live forever." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ed H. --- United Kingdom I know one thing; I simply could not live without this knowledge. April 23, 2008 " Whether you give it or receive it, forgiveness is music to the soul." Kinza Christenson --- Submitted by Peter Lathrop --- Wisconsin April 21, 2008 " Life is like a game. There's a beginning, middle, and an end. You play it the best you can and work very hard to win and beat the other person. If we realize that we are all one, we will not try to beat the other person but work with them to win as a team. Life is a game and it does have to end but we should live it with compassion, love, teamwork, and kindness. It's okay to compete but compete with yourself. Do better to be a better person, not to beat someone else. Always strive harder to be better but not better than someone else. There is enough to go around in the Universe for everyone. Then, when that final day comes, you will leave this earth with dignity, respect, and love. You will know that you learned the lesson you were here to learn. You will know that you won and you are going to a wonderful place." Copyright © 2008 Marion Licchiello April 21, 2008 " Love yourself, care for yourself, respect yourself, and be kind to yourself. There is no other way to see life than to be positive." Copyright © 2008 Maria Uman April 21, 2008 " As long as time exists, we can always make up for what we fell short in." Copyright © 2008 Allen Steble April 16, 2008 " To be a star you must shine your own light, follow your own path and not be afraid of the darkness, for that is when stars shine brightest." Author Unknown April 16, 2008 " No matter how slow the film, spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer it has chosen." Minor White April 16, 2008 " When you follow your bliss, doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors; and where there wouldn't be a door for anyone else." Joseph Campbell April 14, 2008 " Everybody is important; nobody is special." Written in 2008 by Michael N. ---Kenya April 14, 2008 " If we all make each other less miserable life would be much happier and easier for all, for happiness truly depends not only on ourselves but on how you treat others in life." Written in 2008 by Hadia Mahmood --- Pakistan April 14, 2008 " Grant the wish... that everyone dreams. Give the love... that everyone needs. Say the truth... that no one will. Walk the path... that everyone wants to. Live the life... God made you for!" Written in 2007 by Casey C. --- Tennessee This is a quote I thought of because I guess God wanted me to send it. I really don't know. Hope it helps someone... April 9, 2008 " The obstacles you face are mental barriers, which can be broken by adapting a more positive approach." Clarence Blasier April 9, 2008 " Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. We see clearer at such times. Storms purify the atmosphere." Henry Ward Beecher April 9, 2008 " To get up each morning with the resolve to be happy . . . is to set our own conditions to the events of each day. To do this is to condition circumstances instead of being conditioned by them." Ralph Waldo Emerson April 7, 2008 " Throughout all the tough decisions that you face each day and all the trials that come your way daily, I want to share encouragement and inspiration. Always remember, through it all, Keep smiling - Heaven knows!" Copyright © 2008 Antonio Talbert May the Comforter comfort you in moments like these. April 7, 2008 " The real challenge is to challenge your own potential & perform, to do better than your own performance & potential. If you can do that, then, you'll always be a winner." Written in 2008 by Tarun Shienh --- India April 7, 2008 " Pull me up and I will stand." Written in 2008 by Kevin Ongeti --- Kenya April 2, 2008 " Trouble may be on either side but in the midst, there is God!" Copyright © 2004 Angela L. Savage I selected this particular quote because I had a friend that was going through something in their life, but didn't wish to discuss it at the time. Being the sensitive person that I am and because I do believe in God, I let the God in me speak. That's how I came up with this quote. No matter what your situation or circumstance is, we have to be able to see God in the midst of it. April 2, 2008 " Don't count things you do, do the things that count." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Veronica Brooks --- New Jersey Makes you notice your blessings April 2, 2008 " Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses." Confucius March 31, 2008 " Sometimes life gets hard on you, not to push you down, but to say keep moving. Not every problem in life means it's bad." Copyright © 2008 Maria Uman March 31, 2008 " God delays but doesn't forget." Spanish Proverb --- Submitted by Deepti Pillai --- India March 31, 2008 " Life is too short to be lived in pain and sorrow. Be a free soul; follow your heart's desire and fill the space in someone heart." Written in 2008 by Opaleye Felix --- Nigeria March 26, 2008 " Sometimes the paths we take are long and hard, but remember: those are the ones that lead to the most beautiful views." Collin McCarty --- Submitted by Regine D. --- Philippines March 26, 2008 " God sees what you don't see. Look at the top of the mountain and you will see what God sees." Copyright © 2008 Edith Rodriguez I always have a word of inspiration or motivation for my friends. From a bad thing that happened in my life, I made it a positive situation. I'm a Blessed woman. God is good. March 26, 2008 " At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us." Albert Schweitzer March 24, 2008 " Faith is always above your challenges. No matter the case, if you face the other side of a situation, which is always the invisible side, and see above the situation and the challenges, you will indeed see that you can do above what you deem impossible." Written in 2008 by Rev. Bassey Ndon --- Nigeria I was inspired though by my challenges. Learn from your challenges. March 24, 2008 " I am too blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sushma Ravikiran --- India March 24, 2008 " Everyone has a meaning in their walk through life. Finding out the correct path to follow is never an easy task to achieve but through faith and belief there is a lighted path that's not always an easy task but rewards are greater than ever imagined." Copyright © 2008 Chad Hardy March 19, 2008 " Courage is like love; it must have hope for nourishment." Napoleon Bonaparte March 19, 2008 " Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts." Henri Frederic Amiel March 19, 2008 " I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known." Author Unknown March 17, 2008 " Take my hand. Let me lead you through the gardens of love, care, joy and peace. Let me feel your pain, so you can receive healing. Let me take your sorrow so you can feel, see and smell the beauty like a blooming rose of friendship." Written in 2008 by Dorothy Rose --- Indonesia Friendship is like a rose, blooming with beauty... March 17, 2008 " When life throws a monkey wrench into your plans, pick it up and make adjustments." Written in 2008 by Marge H. --- New Jersey Sometimes we plan and God laughs; I can give up when my plans don't go exactly as I had hoped and wished and dreamed OR I can accept the challenges and change and adapt. March 17, 2008 " Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true." Ralph Waldo Emerson March 12, 2008 " It's okay to breakdown sometimes but when you do, pick yourself up, dust the dirt off and move on." Written in 2008 by Priscilla Annan --- United Kingdom March 12, 2008 " She is empowered, so she is knowledgeable. She is divine, so she is pure. She has passion, so she is compassionate. She nurtures and cares; she loves and shares. She is sensitive yet strong, she is proud but not vain. She belongs to 21st century but carries the legacy of a by gone era. She teaches and heals, she becomes whole when she is committed to her man. She preaches and reaches out, tender to the core, always likes to give more and more. Thy name is woman!" Written in 2008 by Vikki K. --- India The essence of womanhood March 12, 2008 " Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone's disbelief." August Wilson --- Submitted by Deepti Pillai --- India March 10, 2008 " We never know what life may bring, so we must bring all we can to the lives of others." Copyright © 2008 Andrew Komorowsky March 10, 2008 " Love is the key to win the hearts of others and your faith will allow you to see the turn around in the lives of others." Copyright © 2008 Antonio Talbert Stay faithful and love a little more. March 10, 2008 " Faith is the absence of fear!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Boitumelo Mokoena --- South Africa The moment l heard this l knew it was true. When you have faith, you move mountains because you don't fear it's height & weight. March 5, 2008 " Have you ever seen a person without arms, feet, or just half body? Do you ever hear or see one of them doing amazing things or smile everyday like there is nothing bad or sad around them? Do you ever wonder how these people can do so much with a body like that, or how they can smile and be so happy and show how much they can do? These people are doing things without feet, without arms, sometimes only half a body and they do all that, when sometimes those who have a full body never do. How amazing are these people that with all their problems and suffering they show the world what a human can do. We don't need arms or feet or a perfect body to smile, to live, to do amazing things, and to believe in ourselves, to believe that there aren't any impossibilities to do what we know we can do. Having an imperfect body doesn't mean that you are not capable of showing great attitude, talent, inspiration, and something unique to share with the world. No matter how many obstacles are in your life, try always to see the positive in everything and transform those impossibilities into possibilities." Copyright © 2008 Maria Uman Inspired by my daughter Wendy March 5, 2008 " In the space between who I am and who I want to be lies ambition." Sheri Dawn Dowis --- Submitted by J.W. --- Kansas My sister wrote this quote and I have used it in my classroom as inspiration for my high school students ever since. March 5, 2008 " Irrespective of how filthy your yesterday may have been, your tomorrow is spotless." Written in 2008 by Kenneth Nnabo --- Nigeria March 3, 2008 " Every one of life's moments, events, and activities has its own soundtrack. Sometimes you manage to pick it out, and when you do, the two mesh and amplify one another, making everything more pronounced and wonderful." Written in 2007 by K. Canadic --- Canada March 3, 2008 " There are times when the world is a closed place and things we find most reliable are ourselves second and our faith first." Copyright © 2008 Latosha V. McCoy When life is filled with trials and it feels like nothing is available, I reach deep inside and find solace in my faith and myself. March 3, 2008 " I must make of myself what I want to be to fulfill my destiny. Therefore I'm like a rose, full of beauty and colors of harmony, so here I am, a blooming multicolor rose for you." Written in 2008 by Dorothy Rose --- Indonesia February 27, 2008 " The journey in progress is already written. The Author is Infinite. Your capabilities are endless, within His Prayer." Copyright © 2008 Donna Avvento As bleak as it looks to us, there is always room for correction and change. Asking in prayer does more than we will ever know in this "present" time, of now. February 27, 2008 " Values can give you success but success alone cannot give you values and only values can make your life worth living." Written in 2008 by Deepak Pandit --- India This is from my soul February 27, 2008 " The healing hands of the Lord are open to those who believe and are faithful to receive. Open your heart, mind and soul to the possibilities and unique qualities life has to offer. Prepare yourself for change. Do not think this to be strange but rather a directed path ordained from the Lord. Change is always good. This change will be better than any other you've witnessed." Copyright © 2008 Antonio Talbert Accept change in every way of your life. It helps and heals the outer layers of the soul. February 25, 2008 " In the game of life, winning is neither magical nor automatic. It is a conscious effort geared towards a defined goal. You don't win by a twist of fate, rather, you win by faith in your creator." Written in 2008 by Paul M. Bassey --- Nigeria February 25, 2008 " Goals give life purpose. Love gives life meaning." Written in 2007 by Darryl Wilson I believe this is an important message for reflection that is inspirational in this disheartened society of failed marriages. February 25, 2008 " God is willing to help you if you are willing to help yourself." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Larispique Philidor --- Connecticut February 20, 2008 " Changing the world begins with the very personal process of changing yourself, the only place you can begin is where you are, and the only time you can begin is always now." Gary Zukav February 20, 2008 " Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was." Richard L. Evans February 20, 2008 " The most important idea is that it's not as easy to open up to spiritual experience, as we would like. There are some psychological breakthroughs that need to happen. Learning how not to control others and how not to control our lives so intensely are two of those breakthroughs. We have to let go." James Redfield February 18, 2008 " Every chosen path that comes your way is what makes your life interesting." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rochelle Sison --- California February 18, 2008 " Always remember, if God has created a problem/impossible situation, he surely must have made a solution for it. It is up to us to seek, find and use that solution.... He wants us to do that! This is our devotion to Him. So, let's turn all the impossible of our lives into possible. Believe me, it is Possible..." Written in 2008 by Ravi Datt --- India February 18, 2008 " When we can't see ahead, we can remember what God has already done for us and know that He didn't bring us this far to fail us, now." Copyright © 2008 Joyce C. Lock February 13, 2008 " You and I are essentially infinite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we have access to an infinity of choices." Deepak Chopra February 13, 2008 " The path to enlightenment is not always well lit, but it becomes brighter with each step." Copyright © 2007 Samantha Pickreign February 13, 2008 " A smile is the music of soul. It's god's gift so, keep smiling and lighten your worries." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mahesh D.V. --- India February 11, 2008 MY CHILDREN My Children My sunshine Forever with me You shine so brightly In good and bad times A light so bright I will never Lose my way To your hearts... Copyright © 2007 Vivian Alyce Meredith February 11, 2008 " Our wishes are presentiments of the abilities that lie in us, harbingers of what we will be able to accomplish." Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe February 11, 2008 " As I grow older, part of my emotional survival plan must be to actively seek inspiration instead of passively waiting for it to find me." Bebe Moore Campbell February 6, 2008 " A soul anchored in faith, shall not go astray during the storm." Copyright © 2008 Nank'Kya Brice I wrote this quote as a reminder that many storms will come raging through your life but you have to stand fast and believe in whatever is in your heart. And you shall not get caught up by the storm. February 6, 2008 " Many times our problems are our programs to our progress." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Benedict Vukona --- South Africa I have realized that in every problem there is always reward and the reward is our progress. February 6, 2008 " Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature." St. Augustine February 4, 2008 " I have a heart with room for every joy." P.J. Bailey --- Submitted by Taylor J. --- Oklahoma February 4, 2008 " Anyone can live without motivation, but you live your best when you are inspired." Written in 2007 by Allen Steble --- Australia February 4, 2008 " Sacrifice what you want, for what you desire." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Syrenna Key --- Missouri There are so many things you could want to do in this life, but often a lot of those things keep you from ever doing the things or achieving what your heart desires most. Sacrificing the things you want, for what you truly desire, will bring you the most happiness!! January 30, 2008 " We have a choice; our faith can shape us or we can shape our faith. I am who I am today because I allowed my faith to shape, mold, and refine me as a man." Copyright © 2008 Darrell Boswell As I ponder what I believe, I realize that my faith has shaped my life. January 30, 2008 " Dreams. That's what our future is made of." Written in 2004 by Borrys Hasian --- Malaysia Really inspiring to reach our goals/dreams. January 30, 2008 " There are admirable potentialities in every human being. Believe in your strength and your truth. Learn to repeat endlessly to yourself, 'It all depends on me.'" Andre Gide January 28, 2008 " Gratitude is a gift. Give it as often as you can." Kinza Christenson --- Submitted by Peter Lathrop --- Wisconsin January 28, 2008 " Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find joy in overcoming obstacles." Helen Keller January 28, 2008 " A little more patience, a little more charity for all, a little more devotion, a little more love; with less bowing down to the past, and a silent ignoring of pretended authority; brave looking forward to the future with more faith in our fellows, and the race will be ripe for a great burst of light and life." Elbert Hubbard January 23, 2008 " You never see the "hurt" days in a photo album, but those are the ones that get you from one "happy" snapshot to the next." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Emily H. --- Texas January 23, 2008 " At the time of giving decision, if you can keep your mind thoughtless, then you will get peace. And if your desires come on and off, then you will be unhappy. To see darkness is a clear sight, to know when to surrender is real power, to get enlightened and start journey towards light, is only known as path towards ultimate truth (mystery)." Lao Tzu --- Submitted by Nilesh Shah --- India January 23, 2008 " Birth, as a human being, is the God's gift given to achieve something in life." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Divvela Saikumar --- India This quotation inspired me a lot January 21, 2008 " The belief, passion, and dedication of one person can move mountains and change landscapes." Copyright © 2007 Jay Goldman January 21, 2008 " The good life is on inspired by love and guided by knowledge." Bertrand Russell January 21, 2008 " Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do." Dr. Benjamin Spock January 16, 2008 " To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kindness that stands behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the good, which is directed at you. Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude." Albert Schweitzer January 16, 2008 " Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy." Thich Nhat Hanh January 16, 2008 " Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence." Og Mandino January 14, 2008 When a sound is heard a voice is spoken when a vision is seen a dream is open when a voice is spoken a mind is flowing when a dream is lived the heart is growing Written in 2007 by Allen Steble --- Australia "Dreams" is a beautiful poem by renowned poet Langston Hughes that creatively illustrates the importance and value of dreams. Dreams make life real because they add essence and meaning to everyday living. Most of all, every problem you faced on the way can never touch you again. January 14, 2008 " Let us be a little humble; let us think that the truth may not perhaps be entirely with us." Jawaharlal Nehru January 14, 2008 " I saw a little girl with untidy hair and unclean uniform but she had a clean heart and clear mind. I preferred to be with her." Written in 2007 by Prerana Srinivasan --- India January 9, 2008 " Live life to serve, because you can. Dissent, because you can. Enjoy freedom, because you can. Remember always that the measure of our progress is not whether we can provide more for those who have plenty, but whether we can provide enough to those who have little." James Christopher Akin --- Submitted by B. Neilson --- Washington I choose to submit this in tribute to those who have risked their lives or have given their lives to improve the life of someone else. Sgt. James Christopher Akin, U.S. Army, Deceased - 06/03/2007 in Thania, Iraq January 9, 2008 " Our attitude, personality and character depend entirely on our thoughts. These are our thoughts through which we can either lead or lag in life. To put the life on the right track, purity of thoughts is essential. Meditation and Pray can make it possible." Written in 2007 by Subodh Kumar Tyagi --- India It is my own thought that I have realized in my life. January 9, 2008 " You don't have to hear an angel speak, to know it has a heavenly voice." Written in 2007 by Jeffery Ward --- Canada January 7, 2008 " In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love." Mother Teresa --- Submitted by Devi Singh A. --- India This quote inspires me a lot. January 7, 2008 " The life God has for you is bigger than the one you are living." Bishop L.F. Eaton II D.D. --- Submitted by Tremaine Pemberton We often settle for the "normal" but there are always higher heights, deeper depths and so much more we can attain, if we stretch out and look harder and keep our eyes on Him who created the Heavens and the Earth. January 7, 2008 " Losing a result is much better than losing a hope." Written in 2005 by Nilesh Pampattiwar --- India

December 19, 2007
" Let each day be a unique entry in your life's diary that impacts positively on those who have the privilege of sharing in it instantly or in the future."
Written in 2007 by Matilda Wemegah --- Ghana

December 19, 2007
Keep Love Alive

Don't ever give up the fight
Take one more step big or small
Even though it may cause fright
And makes you stumble and fall

Love will lift you
And make everything all right
Will certainly see you through
And keep you in the light
Copyright © 2007 Vivian Alyce Meredith

December 19, 2007
" Physical courage, which despises all danger, will make a man brave in one way; and moral courage, which despises all opinion, will make a man brave in another."
Charles Caleb Colton

December 17, 2007
" Tonight, together, nearly oblivious to all surroundings, we shared many special moments. Moments of joy, peace, happiness, security, and friendship, moments too unique to be duplicated by any other coupling of individuals whose souls are so deeply connected and grounded in the firm foundation of God's merciful, faithful grace and guidance."
Copyright © 2007 Caleb McClelland

December 17, 2007
" If you spend your whole life complaining, you will look back on your life and complain that you never appreciated anything. If you spend your life appreciating everything, you will always have something to look forward to."
Copyright © 2007 Allen Steble

December 17, 2007
" Life is very interesting; it's up to on you how you live it. If there is smile in your face, you will always be happy, if not, you always find yourself sad. So be always happy & keep smiling in any condition in life."
Written in 2007 by Shekhar Jain --- India

December 12, 2007
" Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around."
Henry David Thoreau

December 12, 2007
" Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on earth to do... with such passion and such intensity that it becomes spiritual in calling."
Vincent Van Gogh

December 12, 2007
" I will smile at friend and foe alike and make every effort to find, in him or her, a quality to praise, now that I realize the deepest yearning of human nature is the craving to be appreciated."
Og Mandino

December 10, 2007
" If you just "listen" during your day, you will find out the answer to the question that God reveals to you for the day."
Written in 2007 by D. Talbert --- Oklahoma
A thought came to mind while I was at work, if I don't "listen" during my day I would miss the answer to the question that God would want me to know.

December 10, 2007
" Life is a series of endless toils, which we must partake and enjoy."
Adam Sterner --- Submitted by Bec Smith --- Montana
My friend always uses this as an inspirational mechanism when giving his advice to friends, which he helps tons of. In his own words he's told me, its to realize that we are always given pain, suffering, grief, and obstacles, but we must choose to strive and enjoy them; otherwise we are lost, and cannot ever really know when we have experienced something joyous and peaceful.

December 10, 2007
" Pull me back, it gives me strength to move forward."
Written in 2007 by Reena Singh --- India
It's from within.

December 5, 2007
" Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do."
Pope John XXIII

December 5, 2007
" Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion."
Dalai Lama

December 5, 2007
" Life is truly known only to those who suffer, lose, endure adversity and stumble from defeat to defeat."
Anais Nin

December 3, 2007
" Never let the hardship of the journey overshadow the glory of the destination."
Copyright © 2007 Raymond C. Nolan
I was dreading a long trip by car over the Thanksgiving holiday. After praying about the situation I realized that I was letting the thought of the trip overshadow the celebration of the holiday with my family. After arriving at our destination we had a wonderful time.

December 3, 2007
" Why believe in God if you don't believe in love? After all, God is love."
Written in 2007 by MC Maseko --- South Africa

December 3, 2007
" No one will manufacture a lock without a key. Similarly, God won't give us problems without solutions."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abhishek Setia --- India
This thought inspires my life

November 28, 2007
" When we believe in ourselves, god trusts our words and answers our prayers."
Written in 2007 by Jermaine Reynolds --- Jamaica
I believe in my vision and god will bring it to fulfillment.

November 28, 2007
" As man continues to write words of freedom in a book of hatred, one will ask himself, 'When does it all end?' In a book of freedom written by man, one will say, 'I can! Yes, I will overcome anything thrown in my way.'"
Written in 2007 by Allen Steble --- Australia
We all have a pen to write stories in history's page, even through the most difficult of times we have a chance to rise above and leave a legacy.

November 28, 2007
" Happiness is a state of mind. To make life beautiful you need to feel happiness inside. When you feel content, you can see the beauty of life."
Written in 2007 by Mansi Arora --- India
I have 1001 reasons to feel sad. And I have only one reason to be happy... The reason is that I want to be happy.

November 26, 2007
" Happiness will not make you feel better; it will make you feel competent."
Written in 2007 by Francisco Leon --- Mexico
Happiness implies acceptance and courage, not denial of circumstances.

November 26, 2007
" I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of a man is to live, not to exist."
Written in 2007 by Ashwin Ganesh --- India

November 26, 2007
" Blessed is he who speaks a kindness; thrice blessed is he who repeats it."
Arabian proverb

November 21, 2007
" If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."
Booker T. Washington

November 21, 2007
" Gratitude helps you to grow and expands; gratitude brings you and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you."
Eileen Caddy

November 21, 2007
" The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises."
Leo Buscaglia

November 19, 2007
" When people ridicule you, mock you, judge you and downsize you...do not be disheartened, do not be inferior, do not pity yourself. The fortitude and mettle of a man exudes when you began to learn and prove your worth through gaining fortitude and strength from the prejudices of the world, made by man himself. Only then you will learn the true test of man's faith to himself and to God."
Written in 2007 by Rodyssa M. Estabillo --- Philippines
I made this quotation because I would like to offer the idea that mockery and prejudices of some men can be a plausible remark to make us a better person - strengthened with faith and combating confidence, ready to prove our worth!

November 19, 2007
" Don't hang in there, keep on going!"
Written in 2007 by Lee Si Y. --- Singapore
I thought of how people always said "hang in there" to me whenever I was in trouble or feeling lousy. But after years, out of the blue, I wondered why do they ask us to hang in there? Most importantly is that we must move on, to improve, solve the problems, then we are really out of trouble ((:

November 19, 2007
" Always be proud that you are here for something."
Written in 2007 by Manoj Arora --- Califonia

November 14, 2007
" Dreaming doesn't cost you a cent, so go on DREAM. All dreams are POSSIBLE."
Written in 2007 by Mpho Shoroma --- South Africa
I was inspired from within.

November 14, 2007
" Rest assured there will be times when you fall flat on your face. It will seem as if the harder you pray, the more you attempt to trust, the more holy and devout you become, the worse your life will appear to be. Things that were going well will go wrong. Things that were not so well will blow up in your face. It is a trick! Do not be fooled by appearances! Hold on to the words, the phrase, the prayer, the little bits of trust and faith you can muster. You are not being tested! You are being fortified! Remember, you cannot fail! All paths lead to the same road. The road to peace, joy, and the memory of God's Unconditional Love."
Iyanla Vanzant --- Submitted by Nyasia Lloyd --- New York

November 14, 2007
" Skeptics may argue that prayers are only coincidences... But as an English Archbishop once observed, 'It's amazing how many coincidences occur when one begins to pray.'"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ian C. Campomanes --- Philippines

November 12, 2007
" The real contest is always between what you've done and what you're capable of doing. You measure yourself against yourself and nobody else."
Geoffrey Gaberino --- Submitted by Kalpna V. --- India
Very inspirational, as it gives strength to one that he/she can do anything!

November 12, 2007
" My Mess, God's Miracle!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Heather A. --- Ohio
Our pastor was discussing Forgiveness, Shame, Healing, Secrets, and Freedom from all of the above. For the past few months, I have been making one mistake after another. My childhood has begun to resurface. From being raped, being molested, and from being ignored! This message hit me hard. We all create messes in our lives. We are all given the miracle to move on!!!

November 12, 2007
" Just as a small fire is extinguished by the storm whereas a large fire is enhanced by it - likewise a weak faith is weakened by predicament and catastrophes whereas a strong faith is strengthened by them."
Viktor E. Frankl --- Submitted by Nidhi Singhal --- India

November 7, 2007
" I am a Muslim princess but I am not clothed with gold and silver. My royalty is not anchored on material wealth but on the wealth of my sincerity and dedication to touch other people's hearts without waiting for something in return."
Written in 2007 by Bai Maleiha Candao
I am a lady who does volunteer works for the media in my hometown, Cotabato City, as a television producer, anchor and radio commentator to talk about peace and to spread the concept of community participation to battle lawlessness in our midst.

November 7, 2007
" Life is not easy. Sometimes you say to yourself it's not fair. But I know god gives this challenge that you or I can pass."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jefrey Dela Peña --- Philippines

November 7, 2007
" The fear is within you my friend, fight it and achieve your goal."
Written in 2007 by Tausif Razi --- India

November 5, 2007
" Every morning the sun dawns. You have an opportunity to do something...something kind, something new, something exciting, something worth living for. And every day that the evening sun sets. It will take a part of your life with it...so don't just go through the motions and always remember to smell the roses."
Written in 2007 by K. Canadic --- Canada

November 5, 2007
My Friend

She makes me forget my worries
She supports me when all leave me alone
She corrects me in times of wrong
She smiles at my mistake
Encourages, seeing my capacity
Discourages my wrong ways
She fills life to my life
Fills smiles to my thoughts
Fills air to my breath
Hers are the sweet memories
Never fails, cherishes my life,
Helps to recall my youth.
She is none other than my close friend,
Trustworthy friend whom I depend on.
Rosey --- Submitted by Jaya Shanthi --- India
Just to share happiness of life

November 5, 2007
" Faith is like a standby generator; it gives you power when everything fails."
Written in 2007 by Jermaine Reynolds --- Jamaica

October 31, 2007
" Friends and lighthouses share the same purpose; they wait quietly on the shore while you return from your journeys, their lights guide you home safely and the strength upon which they're built lets you know they'll still be there in all types of weather."
Copyright © 2006 Samantha Pickreign

October 31, 2007
" Your own life is the best book one can read. Turn back all the pages and it will teach you life's important lessons from your own past mistakes and triumphs."
Written in 2007 by Robinson J. --- India
I once sat back and went through my life and after 3 hours was a very happy man after having learned the secrets of life through my own mistakes and victories.

October 31, 2007
With moon in her hands and star in her eyes,
With face of an angel and oh, so lovely smiles,
She came into our lives with sooo many dreams to share.
She said, "I'll wake up all night and you will too coz you care".
Yesterday we got a gift of trust and love,
When god gave us Saaya, from heavens up above.
Copyright © 2007 Manmeet Johar
I wrote this poem for our daughter and little angel, Saaya.

October 29, 2007
" God please help me to help those who can't help me."
Written in 2007 by Abhimanyu Deswal --- India
This thought just struck me while I was about to sleep one night. Just want God to give each one of us that strength that we can help people around us who are in need without thinking of some materialistic gains out of it!!! Who knows? We might end up making this world even a better place to live!!!

October 29, 2007
" Don't just count your blessings; make your blessings count."
Written in 2004 by Johnetta Smith --- Florida
I like to use this quote as a call for action. Many people count their blessings but too many fail to use their blessings. If you can sing, then sing the song of your heart. If you paint, then paint the colors that speak to your soul. If your blessing is an open heart and a humble ear, then listen and help others heal. Everyone has a blessing, use it and be the positive change you are searching for.

October 29, 2007
" What you can see now will perish forever. What you cannot see now will be there for eternity."
Written in 2007 by Tony Soo --- Singapore

October 24, 2007
" Permanence, perseverance, and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things it distinguishes the strong soul from the weak."
Thomas Carlyle

October 24, 2007
" The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn; the bird waits in the egg; and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities."
James Allen

October 24, 2007
" Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps down new roads armed with nothing but their own vision."
Ayn Rand

October 22, 2007
" Why worry? Why feel down? You do not need to. What will happen will happen, so smile and don't be down because it won't change anything but make you sad."
Written in 2007 by Rachel Cauchi --- Malta
I wrote this quote because this is what I say to myself when I'm down and it works to make me feel good.

October 22, 2007
" Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kalpna Varshney --- India

October 22, 2007
" Go with God's flow and pray as you go."
Written in 2007 by Tiffany Findley --- West Virginia

October 17, 2007
" Living in favorable and non-favorable situations is called PART of LIVING, but smiling in all those situations is called ART OF LIVING."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ravi Chopra --- India

October 17, 2007
" No cosmetic for the face can take the place of God's transforming grace. In your quest for the best, put God first."
Written in 2006 by Manuwa Oluwatobi --- Nigeria

October 17, 2007
" Do not be afraid of the danger because you are more dangerous than the danger itself."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Fahad Khan --- India
I have overcome my fears

October 15, 2007
" Little acts of kindness and small acts of passion are small seeds that make our gardens grow."
Copyright © 2006 Philip White --- Submitted by his Mom
Student and CEO ohmdog.com

October 15, 2007
" Serenity is to walk when others are running, to whisper when others are shouting, to sleep when others are restless, to smile when others are frowning, to be calm when others are angry, to pause when others are hurrying, and to pray when others are worrying."
Written in 2007 by Nora Manero

October 15, 2007
" When we look back and wonder how we ever made it through, we realize it's not because we are clever, but because God has been wise."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jefrey Dela Peña --- Philippines

October 10, 2007
" One of the greatest gifts you can give to anyone is the gift of attention."
Jim Rohn

October 10, 2007
" When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive -- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."
Marcus Aurelius

October 10, 2007
" Only great pain is, as the teacher of great suspicion, the ultimate liberator of the spirit...I doubt whether such pain improves us - but I do know it deepens us."
Friedrich Nietzsche

October 8, 2007
" A man's redemption lies in his courage, strength, and honor but truly becomes a man in his humbleness and love."
Copyright © 2005 Lance Lalo
I am a free spirited and open minded writer perfecting my craft in creative writing and philosophy. I selected this quote of mine because for a person to persevere in life, I believe certain virtues account for the life expectations of a person to achieve their greatest goal...to live life happy!

October 8, 2007
" To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you."
Lewis B. Smedes

October 8, 2007
" Look around you, feel the heartbeat of the universe and find the joy in what is, no matter how small a pleasure it may seem. Magnify the blessing."
Kinza Christenson --- Submitted by Peter Lathrop --- Wisconsin

October 3, 2007
" Follow your dreams. Don't be scared, risk it; God is there."
Written in 2006 by Rachel Cauchi --- Malta

October 3, 2007
" I am a Muslim and I love you all, whatever you do or say. I am not better than anyone; I don't want to convince you with anything. I am just sharing love with you and that's what my religion taught me to do."
Written in 2007 by Mohamad Muslim --- Egypt

October 3, 2007
" Today and every day share something with the world, "A Smile". Teach someone to smile and teach them how to hope. Give someone a smile and give them hope."
Copyright © 2007 Antonio Talbert
A Smile is healing for the heart and comforts the soul. Smile, Smile, Smile!

October 1, 2007
" Each creation delights me much; on the face of this earth, God loves me such."
Written in 2001 by Rakesh Patil --- India

October 1, 2007
" Wisdom is often acquired when we stumble, not when we succeed. Our defeats leave us wiser than our triumphs. God will lead us through each stumble or defeat."
Written I 2007 by Jefrey C. Dela Peña --- Philippines

October 1, 2007
" Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired."
Erik H. Erikson

September 26, 2007
" Live life to the fullest and never take it for granted. You'll have trials and tribulations but it was never promised to be easy. Just make sure by the time your journey's over that you've become a mountain climber!"
Copyright © 2007Amy Cobb
This quote is one that I put together when I was going through some the roughest times in my life but has helped me understand why some things happen and has given me the strength to deal with them.

September 26, 2007
" Tomorrow I will spend the day with God, doing what I said I would do."
Written in 2007 by Dahlia Senft --- Canada

September 26, 2007
" Hey God!! How mean of me when I misjudged you, when you left me all alone in the sea. I thank you, for I can now swim even in the deepest of oceans."
Written in 2007 by Jibin Kumar --- India

September 24, 2007
" Fly...and keep flying my dove...for the world is yours to explore."
Written in 2004 by Derek Cuenca --- Submitted by Mercy E.O. Cuenca

September 24, 2007
" People dream dreams all the time. Some dreams sends messages, other dreams are just merely a dream or dreams without meaning or understanding. TODAY, follow your dreams. Listen to that soft, still voice on the inside, leading you to a more positive life and a more peaceful atmosphere. Stay blessed and encouraged! Love "ALL" inclusively as God's love includes you."
Copyright © 2007 Antonio Talbert
Get up, Get out and Get yours...Follow your Dream

September 24, 2007
" God is the only friend in the entire universe who will accept and maintain your friendship with the only valuable thing in you - Trust in Him, not only for the entire life but also for all your lives. Offer friendship to God and make God your best friend and He will never break your friendship."
Written in 2000 by Neha Shah --- United Arab Emirates
I trust in God so much and when none of my friends supported me when I required them, God held my hands and we became best friends gradually and HE has totally changed my life.

September 19, 2007
" Our happiness depends on the habit of mind we cultivate. So practice happy thinking every day. Cultivate the merry heart, develop the happiness habit, and life will become a continual feast."
Norman Vincent Peale

September 19, 2007
" Your hopes, dreams and aspirations are legitimate. They are trying to take you airborne, above the clouds, above the storms, if you only let them."
William James

September 19, 2007
" If you view all the things that happen to you, both good and bad, as opportunities, then you operate out of a higher level of consciousness."
Les Brown

September 17, 2007
" Have hope that with every uphill in life we climb there has got to be a top where we can see as far as possible into our bright future and then a downhill which makes that future so much easier… and hopefully, we eventually reach a long straight where everything runs smoothly."
Written in 2007 by H.E Dwyer --- South Africa
I came up with this one for my Godchild.

September 17, 2007
" Past is destiny; you can't change it. Future is free will; it depends on the choices you make today."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bhuvna KR --- India
This inspired me and changed my perception about life.

September 17, 2007
" I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful."
Bob Hope

September 12, 2007
" The quality of life you live is dependent on how much of God's Word you feed on, abide in and declare with your mouth. With words, God created the world we live in. He spoke and creation leapt into being. God's words have such power that it holds everything in the universe in place. Like God, your words are also very potent. They have the ability to create or destroy. They can bring you happiness or sadness, health or death. Your words actually determine what you get. Keep meditating on the Word and it will transform you by renewing your mind; then the words you speak will be the Word of God, full of power and creative ability."
Written in 2007 by Mary Abiodun Osazuwa --- Nigeria

September 12, 2007
" Don't miss the flower because it lost its bloom, rather look forward to the spring when its beauty shall return yet again."
Copyright © 2007 Samantha Pickreign

September 12, 2007
" I dwell on the things I have, not what I don't. I'm lucky to have family, few great friends, and love. The Positives in life matter most! Be grateful!!! Copyright © 2007 Ashley Ayers
This was a thought I had one day to myself how grateful I am for love and life.

September 12, 2007
" When your eye is focused inward, your love can focus outward."
Copyright © 2007 Shelley Joy Tellez

September 10, 2007
" I am convinced that within myself I possess the potential, the knowledge and the faith to succeed, but I am also convinced that God holds the key to unlock all of these - if only for the asking can my journey begin!"
Copyright © 2007 Monique McIver
Speaks to the soul of my being.

September 10, 2007
" Believe in yourself; that's the only strength you have when you are alone."
Written in 2007 by Amandeep Saini --- Missouri

September 10, 2007
" The dark clouds of the past must be put behind in order to see the sunshine of the future."
Written in 2007 by Otobong Adaise --- Nigeria

September 5, 2007
" Live each day as if it were your last and love each person as if it were theirs."
Copyright © 2006 Dan Ruley
This is my motto on life. Without love we are nothing.

September 5, 2007
" Life is all about change, nothing is permanent and everything keeps on changing; your opinions, your lifestyle, your location, your look, your outlook, your sight, your insight, your location, your children, your parents, and your friends. Even your tattoo looks different; it doesn't seem cool like it once did. Only one thing never changes and never will...GOD."
Copyright © 2007 Virginia Geranio
It's true for everyone.

September 5, 2007
" In life there's always going to be dark tunnels we're lead down; always remember the Darker that tunnel is, the Brighter the light at the end will be."
Written in 2007 by Sean Fitzsimons --- Australia
I've used this numerous times, it helped me believe that why I was going through hard times was for a reason - to give me experience and that there will be great success to come.

August 29, 2007
Great accomplishment seems incomplete, yet its use is not impaired.
Great fullness seems empty, yet it will never be drained.
Great straightness looks crooked.
Great skill appears clumsy.
Great eloquence sounds like stammering.
Movement overcomes cold, stillness overcomes heat.
The calm and quiet set right everything under heaven.
Lao Tzu --- Submitted by Hina Shehzad --- United Arab Emirates

August 29, 2007
Have Faith
Keep the Faith
Share your Faith
Written in 2007 by Keith Cony --- California

August 29, 2007
" It doesn't matter if you've made all the right decisions in life, business, marriage, and relationships and yet when it came to making the decision to follow God, you said no; that would nullify all your right decisions. Yet if you've made all wrong decisions in life, marriage, business and relationships but said yes to the decision to follow God, it would nullify all the wrong decisions you've made. Because the decision to follow God is the only decision that truly matters in life."
Copyright © 2007 Candace Chambers-Belida

August 27, 2007
" Everyday is a chance for us to correct our mistakes."
Written in 2007 by Juliet Cabuguang --- Philippines

August 27, 2007
" I want to be worthy to have this life and I have to start valuing it first."
Written in 2007 by Ankur Bhardwaj --- India

August 27, 2007
" Within you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible. This power becomes available to you just as soon as you can change your beliefs."
Dr. Maxwell Maltz

August 22, 2007
" A rainbow was created with unique and different colors; together they standout as one whole beautiful thing. So are we."
Written in 2007 by Katya Bertrand --- El Salvador
Every time I hear people pointing out the differences between each other, I feel that we have forgotten that is what makes us unique and complements one another.

August 22, 2007
" Never does the human soul appear so strong and noble as when it forgoes revenge and dares to forgive injury."
Edwin Hubbel Chapin

August 22, 2007
" The course of true anything never does run smooth."
Samuel Butler

August 20, 2007
" The past is for reference and not for residence!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Fr. Augustine Hourigan --- Scotland
It is short and to the point and easy to recall.

August 20, 2007
" Love is like a business. If you want to gain, you must invest; but if you have invested and still failed, it's called a lesson. Start another business; take risks!"
Written in 2007 by GG L --- Philippines
This is a personal quote. Sometimes we are afraid to love someone and be in a relationship for fear of being rejected and hurt, but we must bear in mind that nothing good and amazing will happen to us if we don't take risks to journey the unknown. Loving someone does not guarantee as to be loved in return but at least it will lessen the "what ifs" of our lives. If we get hurt, we should not stop loving.

August 20, 2007
" Learn to turn the written word of God (Logos) into Rhema - (application of God's word to your present situation)."
Christ Embassy Submitted by Abiodun Osazuwa --- Nigeria
This has worked for me in every day of my life.

August 15, 2007
" Why view life as half done, when tomorrow brings so much wonder? If you're living life by the day, then you're not living life at all. Always remember that the sun is always shining, even when it's dark. Just open the window to your heart and let it in."
Written in 2004 by M.C. --- Illinois
Personal reflection to someone I know.

August 15, 2007
" That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet."
Emily Dickinson

August 15, 2007
To every man there openeth, a high and a low
The high soul climbs the high way
The low soul gropes the low
But to every man there openeth a high way and a low
And every man decideth the way his soul shall go.
An old Chinese adage --- Submitted by Lois Tett --- Washington, D.C.

August 13, 2007
" If you want to see the brave, look at those who can forgive."
Bhagavad-Gita --- Submitted by Kendra Grimes --- Oklahoma
(c. BC 400, Sanskrit Poem Incorporated Into the Mahabharata)

August 13, 2007
" He who believes in hard work, god comes to him. And he, who believes in fortune, goes to god."
Written in 2007 by K. Kaarthikeyan --- India

August 13, 2007
" Follow your fears in your mind's eye to its possible destination and you will find out that it leads to a dead end."
Written in 2007 by Mavis Kumi --- Ghana

August 8, 2007

" At times we cannot see any improvements looking into the situation, but if we look back we can see the progress."
Written in 2007 by Lynnetta M. Johnson --- Minnesota
When going through trials and tribulations in life we can get very discouraged and not see any improvements, but if we look back we can see how far we have come.

August 8, 2007
" No matter what the level of your ability, you have more potential than you can ever develop in a lifetime."
James T. McCay

August 8, 2007
" You would not exist if you did not have something to bring to the table of life."
Herbie Hancock

August 6, 2007
" Every day has its own sweetness provided we learn to recognize and enjoy its essence."
Written in 2007 by Vasuprada Kodati --- AP, India
Written by me as an experience

August 6, 2007
" Never cry over the past defeats, instead take them up as challenges and strive hard to never repeat them again."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Savleen Kaur --- Delhi, India
I have personally experienced it. I always thought that I could never overcome my weaknesses, but somehow my inner strength is within me and my God gives me directions.

August 6, 2007
" Ups and downs of life will always be there but if you keep your heart open, to listen to god's word, those words serve as a remedy to all the aches of life and somehow lessen your burdens."
Written in 2007 by Helen V. --- Catanduanes, Philippines
It keeps me going all through the day -- for I always cling to God.

August 1, 2007
" What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."
Albert Pike

August 1, 2007
" Lord, when we are wrong, make us willing to change. And when we are right, make us easy to live with."
Peter Marshall

August 1, 2007
" It wasn't the reward that mattered or the recognition you might harvest.
It was your depth of commitment, your quality of service, the product of your devotion -- these were the things that counted in a life. When you gave purely, the honor came in the giving, and that was honor enough."
Scott O'Grady

July 30, 2007
" The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek."
Joseph Campbell --- Submitted by Rahul V.V. --- India

July 30, 2007
" Whatever you want to do, do it now. There are only so many tomorrows."
Michael Landon

July 30, 2007
" To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven."
Johannes A. Gaertner

July 25, 2007
" Do the best you can, that is all we can do. If you fall, pick yourself up and continue on. Never lose hope and faith and never stop dreaming. For if you do, you have failed."
Copyright © 2007 Vivian Alyce Meredith
This quote, written by me, has helped so many so wanted to share it.

July 25, 2007
" Life has so much to offer. Take each day as it comes because after every storm, there is a rainbow and every burden carries its own blessing. Surely all will be well with time, even birds do sing after a storm and so can you!"
Written in 2003 by Pyda --- Zimbabwe
I know somewhere, unknown to me, someone awaits a soothing quote to move on with life.

July 25, 2007
" No man knows what the future holds but we know who holds the future. Never lose hope; just have faith and miracles happen."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ruchi Yadav --- India
Trust life is short and we can't lose even a single moment in worrying. Enjoy every moment at its best, give your best in what you are doing and expect least. Only almighty knows what we deserve and what's best. Trust him.

July 23, 2007
" Intuition is a trust that if we follow our heart, the Whole becomes enriched."
Swami Dhyan Giten

July 23, 2007
" Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within."
James Baldwin --- Submitted by Danica M. --- California

July 23, 2007
" We win half the battle when we make up our minds to take the world as we find it, including the thorns."
Orison Swett Marden

July 18, 2007
" Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you."
Marcus Aurelius

July 18, 2007
" No one can give a definition of the soul. But we know what it feels like. The soul is the sense of something higher than ourselves, something that stirs in us thoughts, hopes, and aspirations which go out to the world of goodness, truth, and beauty. The soul is a burning desire to breathe in this world of light and never to lose it - to remain children of light."
Albert Schweitzer

July 18, 2007
" Every time we hold hands and say a blessing before a meal, every time we lift a glass and say fine words to one another, every time we eat in peace and grace together, we have celebrated the covenants that bind us together."
Robert Fulghum

July 16, 2007
" When you miss an opportunity, do not fill your eyes with tears and fears. Keep your vision clear so that you will not miss the next one."
Author Unknown -- Submitted by Swathi Dwadasi --- India
I found this a very inspiring quote.

July 16, 2007
" Inspire Your Potential To Flower."
Written in 2007 by Anil Popli --- Korea

July 16, 2007
" Time spent ' waiting for God ' is never wasted."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Samson Sam --- Nigeria

July 11, 2007
" The greatest motivator and inspiration on earth is - Our Mother."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ravichandran Bellie --- India
Life of every living creature begins from the mother. Those who worship their mother and work towards her welfare are sure to be successful and peaceful.

July 11, 2007
" We believe in God when he helps to solve our difficulties. But when he doesn't, he may be believing in you."
Written in 2007 by Rahul.V.V --- India
This is a quote to be think about.

July 11, 2007
" Everything you learn today is important in understanding the past, and realising the future."
Written in 2007 by Anderson Ang --- Singapore
I just feel that sharing these important reminders as to why we should "get moving" is part of me. It is part of my life - to share and care.

July 9, 2007
" I am at the lowest point of my life, but it is still a point for me to start a life. I am still alive!"
Copyright © 2007 Fletch Lim

July 9, 2007
" Nothing is fair in life but hold and believe in what the lord has in store for us all. Never give up and should anything happen, always remember everything happens for a reason."
Written in 2007 by Romarani Malakar --- Malaysia

July 9, 2007
" Whoever suffers from the torment of life should indomitably endure the casted pain and never dishearten; for in every pain there comes healing, and in every healing there comes a braver and more invincible you."
Written in 2007 by Rodyssa Estabillo --- Philippines
This one was my own quotation that emanates through all the ordeals that tested my mettle.

July 2, 2007
" I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kate F. --- Wisconsin

July 2, 2007
" No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit."
Helen Keller --- Submitted by Didi C., Age 20 --- California

July 2, 2007
" I've lived my life long enough to know that sometimes, when God closes a door, somewhere in the middle of the empty spaces of your room, he opens a window."
Written in 1997 by Andrew Naigulevu --- Fiji Islands

June 27, 2007
" There is no such thing as a simple act of kindness. For, contained within its expression is all the hope, life, magic and majesty and everything I could ever hope a God could be."
Copyright © 2007 John Giroux

June 27, 2007
" 10 years from now, I will look back at the years that have past and the things that have happened. I know, today, that at least I will look back and see that I told my loved ones how dear they are to me EVERYDAY and that I loved and was loved in return…to the moon and back. I already feel… how lucky I have been… to have so much! And if I had to be gone tomorrow, I know that not one person I have in my life would wonder how I felt about them, grateful and lucky!"
Written in 2007 by dm-angel aka Maureen Di Gia

June 27, 2007
" You can't expect tomorrow's lunch to be same as today's. You can't expect yesterday's nice sleep to be same as today's. So enjoy every moment God has given you!"
Written in 2007 Nandini K.S. --- India

June 25, 2007
" You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection."
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

June 25, 2007
" Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way."
Native American Proverb

June 25, 2007
" The whole course of things goes to teach us faith. We need only obey. There is guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening, we shall hear the right word."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

June 20, 2007
" Do you want to move forward? Acknowledge where you are at the present time. Feel the fear, feel the discomfort of leaving your comfort zone, and embrace the change anyway! New experiences and people are waiting to greet you! The rewards will be great and you will be an inspiration to others."
Copyright © 2007 Michelle W. Seamons

June 20, 2007
" People may be unkind, just be kind. They may cheat you, just be honest. They may criticize you, just be strong. They may forget your good deeds, just continue doing good because in the end, it's between you and God, not you and them."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Tulok Z.Z. --- Philippines

June 20, 2007
" Life never seems to be the way we want it, but we live it the best way we can. There is no perfect life but we can fill it with perfect moments."
Written in 2007 by Farzana Siddiqui

June 18, 2007
" I asked God to take away my habit. God said no; it is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up. I asked God to grant me patience. God said no; patience is a by-product of tribulations, it isn't granted, it is learned. I asked God to give me happiness; God said no; I give you blessings, happiness is up to you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Hina Shehzad --- United Arab Emirates

June 18, 2007
" Success is not measured by what others have done for you, but what you have done for others."
Written in 20007 by Gladys Perkins RNC
I have been a RNC for 30 years. My area of expertise is psychiatric nursing. My divine purpose is to nurture and assist others to reach their optimal level of functioning. Along with other health care professionals, I have enabled patients to regain, obtain, and maintain their quality of life and livelihood. Through my expertise and knowledge, I have been able to assist others to go back into the community and be productive.

June 18, 2007
" Grandchildren are not just for loving; they are for helping too."
Olivia (7 years old) --- Submitted by Gabrielle Childe --- U.K.
I was telling my granddaughter how much I enjoyed quotes and explaining to her what a quote was and she asked me if I thought the above could be used as a quote!

June 13, 2007
" One should be: as humble as a blade of grass in the street, as tolerant as a tree, endowed with pridelessness and feelings of respect for everyone. Then one can glorify the Supreme Lord constantly."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by AmoghLila Das --- India

June 13, 2007
" Where words fail, music speaks."
Hans Christian Anderson --- Submitted by R.S. --- Alaska
I have a deep appreciation for music and truly believe it speaks to our very souls.

June 13, 2007
" The only path that is right for you is the one your heart tells you to follow."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sameer Bakshi --- India

June 11, 2007
" Sometimes it takes walking through a valley to find the strength for climbing a mountain."
Written in 2007 by Erin C. --- Nova Scotia, Canada

June 11, 2007
" Appreciate every single thing you have; it will bring you more and more closer to God."
John Smith --- Submitted by Hina Shehzad --- United Arab Emirates
My best wishes

June 11, 2007
" When God said let there be light, it wasn't just for the darkness to disappear but so the beauty of his creation could be seen."
Copyright © 2006 Adam Roy dela Calzada

June 6, 2007
WISDOM

I was born & raised into this world named Tom
For what is that? It signifies where I'm from
Born & Bred down under
Sometimes it really does make me wonder
How unfortunate life can be for those elsewhere

Sometimes the cards we are dealt are not always fair
However you must keep smiling & moving on
Because better things await & You must keep strong

Remember your values and morals
Even when times are tough & there are quarrels
You must stand strong
When life does you wrong

Patience is one of the many virtues of becoming a leader
One day you will be great, stay positive & become a reader
For knowledge is the key to wealth
But remember to stay balanced & maintain good health

Always be yourself & Never let anyone tell you otherwise
For Wisdom is something you will learn & Will Know
At the time of your demise.
Copyright © 2007 Tom Jackson

June 6, 2007
" Mothers may leave lipstick marks on our cheeks but more importantly, they leave a permanent kiss on our soul."
Copyright © 2007 Mickie Taylor

June 6, 2007
" Why do we try to go through a closed door, when the there's an open door in front of us? There's a reason why that door is shut and closed because God is steering you in the direction. The closed door is the past and He wants you to choose the open door because He wants you to know the best is yet to come!"
Copyright © 2007 Jonlyn Holt
In life, we make some bad choices and are so quick to go back to the same mistake again and again. Sometimes we end up hurt and then we start asking ourselves why?

June 4, 2007
" Difficulties in your life do not come to destroy you, but to help you to realize your hidden potentials. So let difficulties know that YOU are difficult."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by V.N. --- India

June 4, 2007
" In everything you do, put God first. He will direct you and crown your efforts with success."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Hina Shehzad --- UAE
Best wishes and blessings…

June 4, 2007
" When you let go of your dreams it can take the better part of a lifetime to catch them again. It makes more sense to never let them go in the first place. Even If they eventually pass away, at least they were yours to hold onto all the while. Better is one day with an impossible dream planted firmly in your heart, than a thousand days spent in regret over the one you gave up on."
Copyright © 2007 Ray Basile

May 30, 2007
" Many of our fears are tissue paper thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nicole B. --- South Carolina

May 30, 2007
" A peaceful home is not created from a lack of problems but from a multitude of solutions."
Copyright © 2007 Brian E. Roscher

May 30, 2007
" Inside every human being lies a touch of divinity, the power of infinity that dwells in our subconscious. Realize the power we have in us that isn't vested in the temple of god. It's right here, within our body. Realize it, believe in it and then watch your life change. Watch it as everything falls into place. Watch yourself walk the road of success… the road of immortality."
Paul Brunton --- Submitted by Sandy Dayanand --- Iraq
I've studied this aspect in several people and watched it change them the day they believed in their own power.

May 23, 2007
" Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, we must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life. What is it you would let go of today?"
Mary Manin Morrissey

May 23, 2007
" I learned that inspiration does not come like a bolt, nor is it kinetic, energetic striving, but it comes into us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness."
Brenda Ueland

May 23, 2007
" All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."
Walt Disney

May 21, 2007
" Today - I must remember each day is a new day. Today is the day I live my life the way it is meant to be, for today is today, and tomorrow has yet to come. So why live my life in the far past, when I can live today like I have never lived it before?"
Copyright © 1981 Jonathan Cretsinger

May 21, 2007
" There is no such thing as "my timing" or "your timing", there is only and always will be "God's timing". We all knew better but God knows what is best."
Written in 2007 by George M. Francisco, Jr. --- Philippines

May 21, 2007
" It takes an "old soul" to be young at heart!"
Written in 2007 by Donna Avvento --- Connecticut
The reason for this statement: The young can be viewed in an ageless state of mind...just the same is the energy of youth, carried out, and passes through the time of life at anytime.

May 16, 2007
" Happiness is not far away, if you have faith and belief in what you do."
Written in 2006 by Nilesh Pampattiwar --- India

May 16, 2007
" Wisdom is the capacity to distinguish between authentic meaning and erroneous meaning, which translates into the adaptiveness to live joyfully in a constantly changing world."
Copyright © 2007 Michael Levy

May 16, 2007
" There is only one prescription that cures all, and that is one little dosage of GOD."
Copyright © 2007 Dario Fernandez

May 14, 2007
" There will always be times of adversity when we shall be tested and brought to the brink of despair and fear. At times like these, we may be tempted to forego the ideals and principles that we hold dear. Yet, it is precisely at times like these that we must hold on to those ideals and principles tighter than ever. Ideals and principles are meant to be honoured because they are ideals and principles, and it is during the darkness of despair that we look to our ideals and principles as beacons of hope during our voyage across the stormy seas of challenge and adversity."
Written in 2007 by Erwin T. --- South Korea

May 14, 2007
" You can only love those that want to be loved, but never give up on those that don't because you too, one day, may need them to not give up on you."
Copyright © 2007 Kristi Wilkinson
I just had an epiphany while I was sitting here.

May 14, 2007
" As soon as you realize that you are possible, because you continuously grow as a person, what you were not yesterday you can be today!"
Written in 2007 by Boitumelo Mokoena --- South Africa

May 9, 2007
" If you're handed it, you can handle it."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sarah C. --- Pennsylvania

May 9, 2007
" Whenever you feel depressed and think God has not given you much, go to your nearest general hospital. See the scene around you and I am sure you will fall to your knees to praise God for whatever he has given to you and the blessings bestowed on you. Be thankful to God for his kindness."
Written in 2007 by Krishnan Kutty --- India

May 9, 2007
" The Saints are the Sinners who keep on trying."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Olamilekan Adeniji
I have done a lot of research on this quote and what I found out is that to run to the final lap of life, you will meet many ups and downs but you don't have to look back. You have to keep on trying until you finish the race. That is when they call you a successful person and an achiever.

May 2, 2007
" Everyday in every way, through the grace of God, I am getting better and better."
Napoleon Hill, Clement Stone --- Submitted by Chris Chia --- Malaysia
I start the day by saying this and true enough the day just gets better and better. When we say something a lot of times, pretty soon we start to believe it. Try it!!!

May 2, 2007
" What makes a woman beautiful? For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; for a slim figure, share your food with the hungry; for beautiful hair, let a child run their hands through it; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone."
Audrey Hepburn --- Submitted by Emily H. --- Texas

May 2, 2007
" Depression can destroy, but if one keeps on pushing forward, the horizon will soon reveal the pursuit of happiness in one's life."
Written in 2007 by S. Voss --- Washington
I created it myself; I wanted to inspire people to keep on going.

April 30, 2007
" First, believe in the world - that there is meaning behind everything."
Swami Vivekanand --- Submitted by Aman Sharma --- India
Swami Vivekanand is my ideal person. His every word is a "Quote".

April 30, 2007
" If God takes something from us He has something better to give us. Our choices may sometimes result in painful immediate consequences but God will use the after effects of those consequences to strengthen and uplift us."
Copyright © 2007 Nickiesha Linton
A thought that keeps me going

April 30, 2007
" If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen."
Loretta Girzartis

April 25, 2007
" Ever notice that often, the most depressing days are the cloudy, rainy days? Yet the rain is what allows everything around us to grow. I feel that the soul is the same way. While we all seek joy in our lives, it is often the times when we are down and feel as if there are nothing but black clouds over our heads that we have the greatest potential for growth."
Copyright © 2007 A.J. Spring

April 25, 2007
" Suffer today; celebrate tomorrow."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Swadeep Mohanty --- India
If today can't be achieved, tomorrow has to be achieved. Today's duty makes tomorrow's beauty.

April 25, 2007
" Great happiness does not come from being able to satisfy what your heart desires but being able to give yourself in love, even if it costs you to sacrifice."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ethyl Hallazgo --- Georgia
It's like living for a cause...

April 23, 2007
You build your life from the ground up,
Crawling, walking, finally, running.
Everything in life is broken down in phases, steps.
The first one is the most essential,
For it decides your direction.

When you trip and fall,
Crawl till you can walk,
Walk until you can run.
Never forget to stop,
Look back, down, and forward
To make sure you're going
In the right direction.
Copyright © 2007 Daniel Patrick Daley
I wrote this after difficult times with my mother who has cancer to remind her to take one step at a time in her everyday battle.

April 23, 2007
We come together, forming a group
Each of us, sharing our own truths
Searching for a greater guidance
Which does not ask for our silence
Opening ourselves to be received
By those around us who believe
Gaining strength from others

Wisdom
Learning the value of optimism
Sharing our love for those in need
So they of course can also succeed
Learning the value of our worth
While freeing ourselves from our hurt
Thankful each and every day
For the faith that has been brought our way
Copyright © 2007 Terri Lyn Kenepp

April 23, 2007
" Live loving life, love living life and in life love living!"
Copyright © 2006 Antonio Talbert
Life is too great to waste, so enjoy every moment!

April 18, 2007
" You're like clay. Everything that touches you leaves its mark in some way. The question is, have I?"
Written in 2007 by D.O. --- Kansas

April 18, 2007
" No matter how steep the mountain is, God will climb it with you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Carey L. --- Mississippi
My mom sends me quotes every day and this one meant a lot to me because I struggle with the steep hills all the time.

April 18, 2007
" So you want to see into your FUTURE? Take a good look at the goals and plans you have written down and read, habits you have completed, and attitudes you have displayed - TODAY. The future you want begins with the today you are experiencing - NOW!"
Copyright © 2007 Dr. Robert B. Sheely
I realize there comes a time in a person's life that they must take total responsibility for all that the future brings. Yes, God is a partner in my life and my future - but God tends to partner in a more obvious way with those that have a plan and the motivation to take the first step to make their dreams come true. God has given me the imagination and freedom to create my life and my future all by myself, or by following every slight intention of what God would want for me, or in partnership with him as I listen and as He gives me the desires of my heart. (I believe that I have several books in me that must be written soon :)

April 16, 2007
" It is when we forget ourselves that we do things that are remembered."
Eugene P. Bertin --- Submitted by Emily H. --- Texas

April 16, 2007
" Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that fear has no power and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free."
Jim Morrison --- Submitted by Arvind Sharma --- India

April 16, 2007
" In all things, always remember to give thanks. You might not be where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be. If it hasn't happened yet, that doesn't mean it won't happen. Remember a delay is not a denial from God; at his own time, he will make all things beautiful."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by A A-O --- Wales
This is what I always say to encourage myself when the going gets tough.

April 11, 2007
" Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before."
James Buckham

April 11, 2007
" I think we all have a little voice inside us that will guide us. It may be God, I don't know. But I think that if we shut out all the noise and clutter from our lives and listen to that voice, it will tell us the right thing to do."
Christopher Reeve

April 11, 2007
" Begin today! No matter how feeble the light, let it shine as best it may."
Henry C. Blinn

April 9, 2007
" Look around. All of God's creations are beautiful. You are one of many."
Copyright © 2007 Garry Iron

April 9, 2007
" Errors of a lifetime can be corrected TODAY!"
Parmahansa Yogananda --- Submitted by Kul Bhushan Ganjoo --- India
This is one of the quotes that can bring you out of the depths of despair caused by your own choices in life.

April 9, 2007
" Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid."
Lady Bird Johnson

April 4, 2007
" In life, don't expect anything from anyone. Because expectation, when not fulfilled, gives you pain. When you get something without expecting it, it gives you pleasure. Keep doing your part and leave the rest to God."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rachit Varma --- India
I experienced this in my life!

April 4, 2007
" Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver."
Barbara de Angelis

April 4, 2007
" Freedom can never be reached by the weak. Throw away all weakness. Tell your body that it is strong, tell your mind that it is strong, and have unbounded faith and hope in yourself."
Swami Vivekananda --- Submitted by Balagopal Thachangot --- India

April 2, 2007
" However long be the night, dawn will break."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abhijit Mukhopadhyay --- India
It's very inspiring for the people of all ages, all places

April 2, 2007
" Sometimes things might be a bit in the dark but I know from my experience that GOD has His own Plans and Reasons. And if you just grit your teeth and go on despite the hopelessness of the situation, light will be shone upon you in the most unexpected way... trust me! So don't give up!"
Written in 2007 by Nur Afida --- Malaysia

April 2, 2007
" Yes, you can be a dreamer and a doer too, if you will remove one word from your vocabulary: impossible."
Robert Schuller

March 28, 2007
" In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities."
Janos Arany --- Submitted by Md Rujhan Saim --- Malaysia
This short saying inspires me to reach excellence in whatever I do and to revitalize my marriage. We must evolve to be great men. We also need to nurture a meaningful and loving relationship (with our Creator and with our spouse).

March 28, 2007
" Dwell on today's opportunity not on yesterday's blunder."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by S.P. Sausan --- India

March 28, 2007
" The first two letters of the word GOAL are GO!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Harshit Shah --- India
It really inspired me !!

March 26, 2007
" RISE ABOVE IT!"
Written in 2007 by Sanjay Jattan --- California
Friends, No matter what circumstances you face in life, I am here to tell you that you can RISE ABOVE IT. The world may have left you for dead, I urge you to rise out of the ashes.

March 26, 2007
" Nothing in this world is ever hard to achieve if you have the courage and faith to believe."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bennett Perez --- United Arab Emirates

March 26, 2007
" Let your peace within spread throughout."
Written in 2007 by Roland F. Cummins - Washington
Peace, vrede, paix, Frieden,, pace, paz, amani

March 14, 2007
Calming The Mind
"Don't give your mind permission to get disturbed. A disturbed mind is easily influenced. This will cost you your peace. Learn to maintain your peace by freeing yourself from attachments. Competing or comparing yourself with others will not allow you to focus inwards. An inner focus allows you to keep your eye on your higher self. Remember your original nature. It allows you to forge a link with the Divine. Then it becomes easy to recognise useless thoughts and replace them with a spiritual perspective. A calm mind is not just peaceful; it is focused, self-directing and Divine."
Dadi Janki --- Submitted by Namratha B. --- India
She is the one with the most stable mind on earth.

March 14, 2007
" May the lord smile; And the devil have mercy."
Goichi Suda --- Submitted by Jason T. --- Canada

March 14, 2007
Shivers

Only innocence
In the heart
Can hold dreams
Within
Like the sigh
Of love
That comes
From a kiss
Within

The passionate heart
The surrender begins
And these shivers
Of innocence
Only love
Can give
Copyright © 2000 Michael Yeazel

March 12, 2007
" One thing's for sure - God does not test an incapable person. If you are tested, you are the most capable. Work through it!"
Written in 2006 by Rajaram V. --- India
This is my personal favourite of my writings.

March 12, 2007
" Believe, when you are most unhappy, that there is something for you to do in the world. So long as you can sweeten another's pain, life is not in vain."
Helen Keller

March 12, 2007
" We acquire the strength we have overcome."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

March 7, 2007
You have made a rash mistake
Don't ponder on or fret
But look ahead to brighter things
And try hard to forget

Stop looking back to where you've been
It won't do any good
And feeling sorry for yourself
Will age your heart in wood

Distress over some past event
Is very far from wise
And only tends to cast a shadow
Over sunny skies

You can't undo a thing once done
That task is beyond reach
But you can gather knowledge
From what trial and error teach

The same goes for the things you've lost
Despair won't bring them back
The world is built of broken hearts
That weathered the attack

So go your way,
Have no regret for things that might have been
Have happy expectations
And somehow you are bound to win!
My Mom --- Submitted by Trisha Pahati --- Philippines
My mom gave me this when she gave birth to me. She has written it on the front leaf of a lady's guidebook and I cherish it so much that I would love to share it with everyone.

March 7, 2007
Pray
Until
Something
Happens.
Author Unknown --- Submitted by E.M. --- Philippines

March 7, 2007
" Always count your blessings, not what you are missing."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sangeetha Sebastian --- India
I count my blessings more than what I have missed and left behind.

March 5, 2007
" All power is within you. You can do anything and everything. Believe in that. Do not believe that you are weak; do not believe that you are half-crazy lunatics. Stand up and express the divinity within you."
Swami Vivekananda --- Submitted by Balagopal Thachangot --- India

March 5, 2007
" Today is the opportunity to correct the wrongs/mistakes of yesterday and to plan for a better tomorrow, thus a brighter future is ensured."
Written in 2003 by Matilda Wemegah --- Ghana
I had to design a bookmarker for a friend's wedding and I came up with this to use. Most of the people who received this were pleased with what they read and were sort of inspired by it. I just saw your site and thought it would be good to share it with you.

March 5, 2007
" Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Aditi Parashar --- India

February 28, 2007
" Winning is my destiny and losing is a part, learning from these mistakes is an art. After each and every failure and mistake, I know how to better throw the dart."
Copyright © 2007 Vibhore Jain

February 28, 2007
Life is what you make it
It's all up to you
If you choose to make the best of it
Your every dream will come true
Hard work is not easy
But at the end it will pay off
So do what you want in life
Because you can and you will succeed!!!
Copyright © 2007 Sheena Ford

February 28, 2007
" I like to think that I inspire myself because I'm more than what they can see; I'm more than my body. My limitations are only down to my thoughts. Trust - I want to keep pushing the boundaries to seek what life has in store for me - to go beyond what's expected of me - to communicate with the world and see what inspires them. To enable another, who breathes air like I do, who bleeds red like I do, to open their minds and remove the clouds from over their heads to reach out and grab life today because tomorrow is not promised."
Copyright © 2007 Novella Boyd

February 26, 2007
" Happiness is an inside job... that shows up on the outside."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rocky Denny --- Georgia
People don't realize this but happiness is a choice.

February 26, 2007
" After the long night, there is always sunrise. After the long winter, there is always the lovely spring. After the long dark, there is always a light waiting for you. Don't even think about despair."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Hamza Khayati --- Morocco
I want to say to all who think that they have the biggest problems in the world, sorry, others have bigger problems. Your life is great; try to keep it great.

February 26, 2007
" Open Hearted: The heart is like a flower - unless it is open it cannot release its fragrance into the world. The fragrance of the heart is made up of the qualities and virtues of our spirit. Most of us have learned how to keep our heart closed in a world that would trample all over us if we let it. Being open hearted today seems to require tremendous courage. It is a courage that comes only when we realize that no one can hurt us, no matter what they say or do. They may hurt our body, but if we have realized we are spirit, nothing outside can touch us if we so decide."
Written in 2007 by Namratha B. --- India
Know your own self.....who you are and where you are from....

February 21, 2007
" Always do what your heart says because there is chance of being wrong in what we think, but your heart can never be wrong. It will guide you in the darkest hours of your life as a glittering star."
Written in 2007 by Dr. GM Chaudhry --- Pakistan

February 21, 2007
" There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul."
Ella Wheeler Wilcox

February 21, 2007
" The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth."
Albert Einstein

February 19, 2007
" There are eight essential things you need in life: Strength, Courage, Wisdom, Peace, Calm, Joy and Love. Strength to get up every morning, Courage to face the challenges thrown our way, Wisdom to realize that it's not always in our control, Peace within and with those around us, Calm to have a clear mind, Joy to see the good in life and most importantly of all Love - love for those we know closely, those we know at a distance, and those we're yet to meet."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.N., Age 19 --- Western Australia

February 19, 2007
" Go outside, listen to the wind, and watch all of nature's movements, as God is speaking!"
Copyright © 2007 Robyn Cox

February 19, 2007
" Fear, is only a four-letter word."
Eze --- Submitted by L.V. --- California
It inspired me to not be afraid.

February 14, 2007
" You must not let your life run in the ordinary way; do something that nobody else has done, something that will dazzle the world. Show that God's creative principle works in you."
Paramahansa Yogananda --- Submitted by B Radha Krishna --- India

February 14, 2007
" Appreciate Life, Achieve Excellence!"
Written in 2007 by Vashi R. Chandramaani --- Hong Kong
Life is Excellent! We have been provided with amongst the very finest of things that Life has to offer. We have to appreciate with gratitude the precious moments that life bestows us with, each day, moment by moment. By appreciating life, we are achieving excellence; we are truly reciprocating the excellent virtues that we have been endowed with and utilizing these for the benefit and progress of our wonderful universe and its wonderful people. Best Wishes, Vashi

February 14, 2007
" When waterfalls, mountains and valleys can only be viewed by helicopter, then it's truly a place of wonder and paradise."
Copyright © 2007 Randy Sharp - BH Helicopters Hawaii
To show that technology can be combined in a positive way with natural beauty to give the ultimate experience in life. (Views from above and within that would otherwise be impossible to see)

February 12, 2007
" Life can be rough sometimes but always look for the diamond in the rough. Always take that one extra step, that one last push...just hang in there, don't give up."
Written in 2007 by Dinah Hanson --- Ghana

February 12, 2007
" I am because I choose. If I am in pain that is because I choose to be in pain, and if I am in joy that is again my choice."
Written in 2007 by Manmeet Singh --- India

February 12, 2007
" Live with your talents, not with your weaknesses."
Written in 2003 by Mansi Arora --- India
I believe God has blessed each of us with many talents and we spend lot of time thinking about our weaknesses. Focus on your talents and see them as the power within you.

February 7, 2007
" To touch the soul of another human being is to walk on holy ground."
Stephen Covey

February 7, 2007
" If I could give you one thought, it would be to lift someone up. Lift a stranger up--lift her up. I would ask you, mother and father, brother and sister, lovers, mother and daughter, father and son, lift someone. The very idea of lifting someone up will lift you, as well."
Maya Angelou

February 7, 2007
" You will find, as you look back on your life, that the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others."
Henry Drummond

February 5, 2007
" Let people say whatever they like, stick to your convictions and rest assured, the world will be at your feet. They say 'have faith in this fellow or that fellow, but I say have faith in yourself - all power is in you, be conscious and bring it out'. Say I can do everything! Even the poison of a snake is powerless if you can firmly deny it."
Swami Vivekananda --- Submitted by Jyothsna Rani --- India
This quote is inspiration to my life, which made to have dedication, determination, devotion to reach the goal of success and made my dream come true in life.

February 5, 2007
" I love the light because it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars."
Og Mandino --- Submitted by Shaina R. --- Texas

February 5, 2007 " Spread da newz that god is in our land."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Yasin Popatia --- United Kingdom
The reason behind is, nowadays people are really trying to forget God and this is the reason why there is no peace on the earth. If people try and remember this quote they will think twice before doing evil things in their lives. This is based on a bit religion but the main intension is nothing else than ''PEACE''.

January 31, 2007
" I am forever mentally undefeated till the day I die."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Tyler C. --- Oklahoma

January 31, 2007
" Treasure today because it is the tomorrow you dreamed of yesterday."
Written in 2007 by Joan Osawe --- Canada

January 31, 2007
" Mistakes give you knowledge, hard times give you strength. Remember you should strive off these, don't let them bring you down, because they create growth."
Written in 2007 by Sheena Ford --- Michigan

January 29, 2007
" True joy comes from understanding your suffering and moving beyond it!"
Copyright & copy; 2006 Karyn-Anne Ross

January 29, 2007
" In every single moment, there is significance. Wonder is sprinkled all around us."
Flavia --- Submitted by Kyle M. --- Illinois

January 29, 2007
" Life is like a long non-ending highway. There are twists and turns and sometimes you can take the wrong road but somehow we mange to get back on track. Sometimes we go through dark tunnels and the only thing that keeps us moving forward is knowing there is a light at the end. That's life, ever changing life.quot;
Author Unknown --- Submitted by B.K. --- Connecticut

January 24, 2007
" Try to see the light. If it is difficult, then try to feel its warmth."
Written in 2004 by Maysoun Saadi --- United Arab Emirates

January 24, 2007
" Happiness is being able to make a bouquet out of flowers within your reach!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jayant Ghate --- India
This is the most appropriate definition of happiness I have come across so far.

January 24, 2007
" Stick to your dream and you will make it your destiny. Stick through it with the ones you love and you will always have more than one dream."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nik Miskovic --- Canada

January 22, 2007
" A friend is a person who cradles your soul, when life makes it too heavy to carry on your own."
Copyright © 2007 Chrisse Mamafrika Feros
24 hours ago, our family pet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who has been with us for 12 years, was too ill to lift her little head. As a family, my husband John, and my two wonderful children, Nicholas and Pippa, we decided we should not let our darling pet "Bonnie" suffer. Her caring vet and I knew what we had to do. I held her in my arms and wept as the little seconds of life left her. I don't know when the tears will cease to run. I do not have a magic wand to take away the aching pain in the hearts of my family. I do know I have my friends. I do know I feel their love.

January 22, 2007
" At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet."
Plato --- Submitted by Aanchal Khare --- India

January 22, 2007
" Everything that starts must always end.........even a bad day."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Gizelle and Amila --- California

January 17, 2007
" If I have seen farther than other men it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."
Isaac Newton

January 17, 2007
" The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes."
Frank Lloyd Wright

January 17, 2007
" If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk."
Raymond Inmon

January 15, 2007
" Everyday is a gift and very fragile. Once a day passes, it is gone forever. Be happy, celebrate each new day and thank God."
Written in 2005 by Stella-Tina Ade-Blaize

January 15, 2007
" Day after day her soul bares such immense anguish, such strain
A lot from the living, living in such pain
Her essence overflows with fear and deep unhappiness
She'll sit, then wish she'd pass, put this thing called life to rest

That little bit of dignity she once had, they proudly took away
Consistently lying, misleading her, trying to lead her astray
But in all truth what has she done? Such innocence in this girl
Already certain this is just the beginning of life within the world

Just know God's with you
Be certain he cares
Looking out for you
Never far, always somewhere there

Just think of him
And close your eyes
Just pray to him, he's there by your side
Just think deeply of him, you'll make it through
Just think of him and you'll know what to do

So hurt, she's been beaten, eaten and spit out
With no form to fight, no way to fight
She amounts to more than as they choose to treat her

Just know you do
For there's no doubt
God created her the same way he created you

Life is hard and beyond far from fair
But once you look deep inside
You'll know there's hope out there

Just think God and don't be scared
Just think of God and know he'll be there
Just think of God and he'll help you though
Just think of God and you'll know what to do
Written in 2007 by Asha.L.M.

January 15, 2007
" Some people ask: How is God real when I can't see Him or feel Him? How do I know he's there? My response to them is always this: Can you see oxygen? Can you feel it? No you can't, but you know it's there and it keeps you alive. So does God."
Written in 2007 by Sarina L. --- Texas

January 10, 2007
" You are your future; be extraordinary!"
Copyright © 2007 Ashley Taylor

January 10, 2007
" In these times of bombardment of noise, it helps to cleanse the mind with the sound of silence. If silence cannot be found, try narrowing it down to one sound; the wings strumming of a Humming Bird, the trickle of water moving out from ice and working its way down a stone face looking for a stream, the song of leaves in trees being caressed by its mother the breeze, or the sound of a pebble giving birth to ripples in a pond or lake."
Copyright © 2006 Roland F. Cummins
These are my instructions to meditate.

January 10, 2007
" Those things which are so grounded only see the sky as a limit."
Copyright © 2006 Dune-Micheli Patten
This 'proverb' is hopefully to be read from a spiritual perspective. Being grounded is practical, but it is not beneficial.

January 8, 2007
" A strong heart is something that isn't easy to carry, but it is necessary in the times of our most difficult challenges."
Copyright © 2006 Samuel K. Aidoo

January 8, 2007
Thank you for coming into my life,
Thank you for being so nice,
Thank you for always being there to support me,
Thank you for always inspiring me to myself be,
Thank you, my darling, for everything,
You are the happy song I can always sing.
I love you.
Written in 2006 by Jasleen Johar --- India
I want to thank my husband for always being there. Through thick and thin, he has always being there. He is my support system. I want to thank him for all the happiness he has given me. Meet, you are the best. Love you always.

January 8, 2007
" Sometimes there are things you could have had, that you regret not having now. But you don't want to live the rest of your life dwelling on it, so all you have left is what lies ahead of you. You will find your moment to shine, as long as you never look back."
Written in 2006 by Brad C.

December 20, 2006
" All Pain Will End."
Written in 2002 by Douglas Hill --- California
How powerful is that? I grew up in a broken family and had a hard road growing up. I mended this quote from different teachings and points of view in the Bible.

December 20, 2006
INNER STRENGTH

I'm running from this problem,
Distancing myself from its scare,
The power to solve, to repair myself - its there,
But seems like all I'm doing -
Is turning away, while it continues to stare...
I need to resist, to keep up the fight,
This is not a problem - that one can solve overnight,
I will try and try again, till this devil does die,
Only then can I face my conscience, and rid myself of this plight.

One needs to struggle, one needs to cry,
Sufferings and pain - they're opportunities that come by -
To appreciate the joy and energy of life,
If there was no sadness, then how could joy be defined?
For you to improve - to get better at anything you want,
You need to have courage, and do what you think you can't,
I have the inner strength - it is sealed inside,
It gives off an aura - of unprecedented might,
I'm even given the key, what else can god provide?
Now it's up to me, this battle is only mine...
Copyright © 2005 Karan Desai
For anyone who has trouble facing problems. We've all got our troubles, and we all know that running is not an option. So face them, and give them a good hard PUNCH!

December 20, 2006
" Think ever that you are born to perform great duties."
Benjamin Disraeli

December 18, 2006
" When in doubt, you begin to ask yourself, "Where do I go?" The answer lies within your eternal enlightened seed. There is no other place to look - not up, not down, not at the paycheck on the 1st and 15th, not in chapel with a man behind a shield. Do not look in a textbook filled with alterations by man over and over for thousands of years... look within yourself and look within your heart. Become at peace with yourself and those around you and the answer will find it's way into the very palm of your hand."
Copyright © 2006 Nate Crane
Personal experience.

December 18, 2006
" Those who live in the past cannot face the present or the future. Those who worry about the future never relax in the present. Those who are careless about the present have a rough or even no future at all. So, which one are you? In all of them they lack something and all hold a common trait. They lack courage to move on to reach for the future, faith to trust that they have a future, and ambition to do something with their lives for their future. Their common trait is this: None of them can control how their future will turn out. I, however, have no worries about my future, no longer hold on to the past, or am careless about the present. This is because I trust solely in... GOD!"
Written in 2006 by Casey C. --- Tennessee
This is my opinion about how people tend to act and more importantly how I know that God is in control of my life. I don't have to worry because my future is intact. I can focus on today instead of the past or the future!!!

December 18, 2006
" To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage."
Lao-Tzu

December 13, 2006
" Blood, sweat and tears can be wiped away, but you can't remove my Heart and Soul."
Copyright © 2006 Chris DiRusso

December 13, 2006
" Aim as high as you can. Don't let anything limit your faith."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abhinav Karnawat --- India

December 13, 2006
" A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend upon the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the measure as I have received and am still receiving."
Albert Einstein

December 11, 2006
" Seek to do good, and you will find that happiness will run after you."
James Freeman Clarke

December 11, 2006
" I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word."
Martin Luther King Jr.

December 11, 2006
" I bend, but I do not break."
Jean de La Fontaine

December 6, 2006
" I believe this life we live is an incredibly intricate, beautifully choreographed dance. Our job is to admit that we sometimes don't know all the steps. When we say 'I surrender' and we relinquish control and let the universe take the lead and we follow, the dance of life becomes effortless. Spiritually, surrender is a mark of strength and not a moment of weakness."
Written in 2006 by Helen White --- Queensland, Australia

December 6, 2006
" Theologians have battled the reason for pain and suffering for centuries and have yet to come up with compelling reasons that fully satisfy those who are hurting. But for me, it has been reduced to one simple explanation: healing is temporal but grace is eternal. Given a choice, I will take grace every time."
Copyright © 2006 Mariane Holbrook

December 6, 2006
" The Lord Himself reveals the Path, He Himself is the Doer of deeds."
Guru Gobind Singh --- Submitted by Nirmal Singh --- Canada
Trust God. Whatever has happened and will happen will be as per God Almighty's wish. Keep doing what you believe in and trust the Lord to show you the way, even in darker times of life.

December 4, 2006
When I asked God for strength
He gave me difficult situations to face

When I asked God for brain & brawn
He gave me puzzles in life to solve

When I asked God for happiness
He showed me some unhappy people

When I asked God for wealth
He showed me how to work hard

When I asked God for favors
He showed me opportunities to work hard

When I asked God for peace
He showed me how to help others

God gave me nothing I wanted
He gave me everything I needed
Swami Vivekananda ---Submitted by Surendra Singh Tomar

December 4, 2006
" You are born with a purpose. The purpose of life is to find the purpose you are born with."
Written in 2006 by Chantell P. --- California

December 4, 2006
" I walk with success, not with pride. I talk through my actions and through my pain I cry. When I ask God why, he answers through a blessing where the reflection is me, and that's his reply."
Copyright © 2006 Antanesha McNeill
I made up this phrase because I saw myself motivating everyone but myself. Around this time, things kinda went downhill, but I continuously prayed and asked God why it seemed like I was just standing on a deserted island alone? I asked for him to bless me. He showed me that the blessing was myself and I have to have faith and so do you.

November 29, 2006
" The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident."
Charles Lamb

November 29, 2006
" We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee."
Marian Wright Edelman

November 29, 2006
" Life only demands from you the strength that you possess. Only one feat is possible; not to run away."
Dag Hammarskjold

November 27, 2006
" Do not be overly concerned with what you do not know, but rather rejoice in what you do know, and let that joy lead to further knowledge."
Frank Sheed --- Submitted by Glenn LaJudice --- Tennessee
This is one of my favorite saying from one of Mr. Sheed's many books, although I am not sure of which one it came from. It is a quote for spiritual guidance, but I have worked it in to many aspects of my life, and it has served me well.

November 27, 2006
" Tears are meant to be shed, lives are meant to be lead, but the only way we describe success in any amount of words is if at the end of the day you can smile... life was worth just that little while."
Copyright © 2006 Shane Fredrick

November 27, 2006
" Know where you're going in life but leave it up to faith to put you where you belong."
Written in 2006 by K.R. --- New Jersey

November 22, 2006
" Do not judge by the scars on the face, the cracks in the heart, or the hairs on the head. Simply erase all judgment, lift a finger, and wipe all falling tears."
Copyright © 2006 Weronika Janczuk
Do not be judgmental. When you finally experience release from all judgment, you will experience life as never before. I know this from experience, so trust me.

November 22, 2006
" Someone once asked a great theologian what his favorite part of the Bible was. Expecting a long verse, or perhaps chapter, he was surprised when the old fellow replied, "I like the part where it says, this too shall pass."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by D. Bedwell --- Indiana
This has helped me so many times, through good and bad. Everything passes… so we should cherish the good times and learn from the bad.

November 22, 2006
Life is as precious as a bird in flight,
and as beautiful as an old tree in the light.

Your dreams are answered before you can ask,
that's what our Lord God, has as his task.

So when you think you are adrift,
just remember, life's a gift.
Written in 2006 by Lydia N. --- Mississippi

November 20, 2006
" The Creator lives in you, you and the Creator are one; therefore you are a Creator also."
Copyright © 2006 John Mealka

November 20, 2006
" There is no greater reward than helping someone less fortunate than you because you never know when it will be your turn to be on the receiving end. Monetary or otherwise, there is always someone with more than you."
Copyright © 2006 Patrice Harris
I came up with this when my job was having a fundraiser for the United Way. I was trying to get people to realize that everyone always needs someone for something, financially or otherwise.

November 20, 2006
" I will smile alike to a friend and a foe, and make every effort, to find, in him or her, a praise-worthy quality, and discover that the moment I find one, I no longer have a foe!"
Written in 2006 by D.M. --- Louisiana

November 15, 2006
" When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds; your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be."
Patanjali

November 15, 2006
" The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die."
Edward Kennedy

November 15, 2006
" Blessed is he who speaks a kindness; thrice blessed is he who repeats it."
Arabian Proverb

November 13, 2006
" I want to be remembered as the girl who always smiles, even when her heart is broken and the one that could always brighten up your day, even if she couldn't brighten her own."
Written in 2006 by Mal W. --- Ohio

November 13, 2006
" All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

November 13, 2006
" Seek out that particular mental attribute which makes you feel most deeply and vitally alive, along with which comes the inner voice which says, "This is the real me," and when you have found that attitude, follow it."
William James

November 8, 2006
" Hands that serve are holier than the lips that pray."
Sathya Sai Baba --- Submitted by Jaya Jayachandra ---Singapore
Sathya Sai Baba propagates LOVE as the panacea for all the ills of the World. He practices and states, "Love as thought is truth, love as action is right, conduct love as understanding is peace, love as feeling is non-violence."

November 8, 2006
" Hope and faith are amazing things
Something to be cherished and nurtured
Something that will refresh us in return
They can be found in each and every one of us
And they can bring light into the darkest of places
They bend, they twist, they sometimes hide, but rarely do they break,
They give us strength when nothing else can.
Copyright © 2006 Tammy Clancy

November 8, 2006
" Joy is not in things; it is in us."
Richard Wagner

November 6, 2006
" God's delays are not God's denials."
Anthony Robbins --- Submitted by Steve C. --- Quebec, Canada
I find this quote very comforting when things don't happen the way I expect them to.

November 6, 2006
When it feels as though the ground beneath you is splitting
And about to swallow you whole
And the mountains around you are crumbling and falling in on you
REACH!
Reach deep into your soul

And when you feel as though you have nothing left
Reach twice as far as before
And only then will you feel the hand
That's been on the other side,
Reaching out to you

And when all has passed
You will know it was He
That pulled you through
Copyright © 2006 Kristian Canadic
Something I wrote when it felt as though the world around me, my world, had started falling apart.

November 6, 2006
" I fall, I stand still... I trudge on. I gain a little... I get more eager & climb higher & begin to see the widening horizon. Every struggle is a victory."
Helen Keller --- Submitted by Boitumelo Mokoena --- South Africa
I read this when I was going thru a rough patch & I knew that because Helen did it, so could I. And from that moment, I trudged till I became eager to climb & saw a horizon, I never looked back since then...

November 1, 2006
" The greatest messages come out of the greatest messes."
Copyright © 2006 Steve Maraboli

November 1, 2006
" It is hard to imagine that God is all you need, until you realize that God is ALL you've got!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kristina Halstead --- New Jersey

November 1, 2006
" Although some days may be dark and cloudy, always remember that the sun is still shining bright above those clouds."
Copyright © 2006 Reginald Talley
God will see you through your trials and tribulations in life. Just believe in Him . . . He is always there.

October 30, 2006
" God will never disappoint you. He will always be there for you whether you are looking or not."
Copyright © 2006 Aaron Rood
Don't put your trust in earthly things because you will be disappointed. God is bigger than anything on earth and He will always be ready to aid and comfort you.

October 30, 2006
" Sometimes life throws us curveballs, none of us know for what reasons until it happens. If you look deep within you, you will soon find the answer to your pain and grief. God knows and He cares. His intention is to allow you to grow from your experience. If you hang in there long enough you will see his mighty right hand at work in your life. No matter what, Let Him have His way in your life."
Copyright © 2006 Ann-Marie Moulton

October 30, 2006
" God doesn't give us trials and problems that we can't solve. If it's so painful and hard, He is just teaching us to hold on to our faith and to stand firm against the battles in life. Without suffering, life has no meaning at all. And if you know of some people, who only wish nothing but to see you suffer and fall, stand up, move on, and walk with faith in your heart. Make them realize that they can never bring you down. Eventually, each day makes you stronger. Then you could say, that you have the last laugh... because it's your pains that made you whole."
S.L.D. --- Submitted by Sheng D. --- Philippines
This quote was shared to me by my friend who was greatly ridiculed and misjudged by other people when she suffered a big failure in her life...

October 25, 2006
" The beauty of the soul shines out when you bear with composure one heavy influence after another, not because you do not feel them, but because you are a person of high and heroic temper."
Aristotle

October 25, 2006
" As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
John Fitzgerald Kennedy

October 25, 2006
" I shall pass through this world but once. Any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."
Etienne de Grellet

October 23, 2006
" In hard times, try to count your blessings and view your troubles as lessons."
Dm-angel aka Maureen --- South Africa

October 23, 2006
Take a look in the mirror; what do you see
A reflection of love, a thing of beauty
Created by god, sculpted by genes
Molded by life, a thing of perfection it seems

No matter how fair or how dark
How large or how thin
A fingerprint in life
A unique specimen

By loving yourself unconditionally
You give the ultimate gift of love
Copyright © 2006 Tiana Lovelace

October 23, 2006
So True

Each person I meet has their tale to tell
A story from within their heart known so well
From sharing comes learning and to understand
That hey, you're not the only one drowning in the sand

Oh yeah there are others out there
They have been there and they really do care
You only have to reach out your hand
Lean on a couple of people learn how to stand

What one person learns is another person's advice
And what better advice, such a chance doesn't come twice
Listen to what is told really hear it and take it with you
The next time round you're bound to make it through
Copyright © 2004 Tammy Clancy

October 18, 2006
" Never underestimate your ability to make a difference."
Abhijit Bhaduri --- Submitted by Neha Gupta --- India
From the Book "Mediocre but Arrogant"

October 18, 2006
" Always remember that no matter how bad life gets, everything that happened is for a reason; it can make you stronger, a better person or change your life for the better."
Written in 2006 by Allie M. --- Connecticut

October 18, 2006
" Life has all it's struggles, but sometimes in life we should not go ahead of time. We must wait and the Lord will direct your path."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Latoya Morgan --- Jamaica

October 16, 2006
" Whatever life has given to you, never complain. It is always more than you deserve. Always be grateful."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Purvi Jadhav --- India

October 16, 2006
" Your fears will never go away unless you're the one facing them ...so face them and see what happens. It will only make you stronger."
Written in 2006 by Lindsay Lloyd --- South Africa

October 16, 2006
" Sometimes you have to run into the wrong thing before you run into the right thing. That way, later on down the line, you'll be able to separate the GOOD from the BAD."
Written in 2006 by Isreal Henry --- Texas

October 11, 2006
HE
He lightens all our burdens and lifts our spirits
When we are down.
For those of us who restore their faith in him,
He will turn your life around.
Just trust in him and truly care
And he will remove any burdens
That, to you, seem too much to bear.

He can raise the downtrodden up off the ground,
Console the lonely when no one calls or comes around.
When things look darkest before the storm
He sends in our guardian angels with rays of sunshine
To make things bright and warm.

So, never give up and never give in
For those of us with unshakable faith
Will be delivered from sin.
Love, live and worship his word with all your might
And you can rest assured
You will always remain in his protective sight.
Copyright © 2006 Joseph P. Martino

October 11, 2006
" A little is much... if God is in it."
Written in 2006 by P.S. --- Louisiana

October 9, 2006
" When you want to know where you are in life...
Look at the stars.
When you find where you are in life...
Be inspired and true to one's self
And an inspirational guiding light to others."
Copyright © 1994 Steven Tomkins
This has to be read at night with a clear sky. Give time to reflect on the first part after reading 'Look at the stars'.

October 9, 2006
" Having traveled down the road and almost reaching the age of 30, I'm realizing how important trials along the way are to growth. If there were a perfect path, my soul is satisfied that I did not take it."
Copyright © 2006 Jamani R. Warren
Many times in life we don't realize the importance of life's struggles. In every trial, there is a learning experience that makes you wiser than before.

October 9, 2006
" If every day was as good as today was, then I can't wait until tomorrow comes."
Westlife --- Submitted by Pfuxani Mabasa --- South Africa

October 4, 2006
" Believing and saying 'I can't' indicates you have already given up on the high possibility of achieving your goal through constant diligence. Replacing 'I can't' with 'I can and I will' and continuing to try, exemplifies a strong, courageous and positive minded individual. With this mindset, the sky is the limit."
Copyright © 2006 Julienne Barham
I was empowered to write this thought as I daily work with and encounter families and children who exhibits little sense of direction, low self esteem, low self worth and need to understand the power of believing in order to achieve.

October 4, 2006
" The strength of a man cometh not in his age, but in his heart."
Written in 2006 by Uly M. --- New Mexico
The strength of a man can be physical, mental, spiritual, etc., but you do not gain it as you age; you must work at it until it grows.

October 4, 2006
" Feel free to let go, let go to feel free."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Evan J. --- New York

October 2, 2006
Forget who I was,
Forgive who I am,
Remember who I am trying to be.
Copyright © 2005 Taylor Hulse

October 2, 2006
" The work is done in the spiritual. If it is relevant in the natural, we shall know when it becomes mortal."
Copyright © 2006 Robyn Cox

October 2, 2006
" When you give a child a place to stand - You give that child a place to take a step from..."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Victoria Muller --- Australia
I wrote this myself in a book one time but I cannot remember if I actually made it up or if I read it somewhere.

September 27, 2006
" When I pass my torch in life for someone else to carry, my inner light goes dim. I was not meant to play in the shadows."
Copyright © 2005 Shelley Bridges

September 27, 2006
" It is in our darkest moment of despair that we see our brightest ray of hope. So don't be afraid of the dark, it always brings with it light!"
Written in 2006 by S. Jurczak --- Delaware

September 27, 2006
" Move to the rhythm of your soul, and you'll never miss a beat."
Copyright © 2001 Vicki Virk
I teach dance classes all over San Francisco Bay area and believe dance is an expression of gratitude, abundance and joy.
www.dholrhythms.com

September 25, 2006
" Sometimes it's difficult to continue with your dreams but remember what your heart and mind feels and keep going."
Written in 2006 by L. T. --- California

September 25, 2006
" I would rather have faith - It's like a hug when you really need it."
Written in 2006 by Shelby C. --- Canada

September 25, 2006
" Great things are done when men and mountains meet."
William Blake

September 22, 2006
" Life is a field of unlimited possibilities."
Deepak Chopra

September 22, 2006
" Build a dream and the dream will build you."
Robert Schuller

September 22, 2006
" Happiness is as a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."
Nathaniel Hawthorne

September 20, 2006
" Trust what you know; have faith in where you go; if there's no wind, row; or go with the flow."
Copyright © 1974 Ed Parrish III
Follow the steps and trust them... and yourself.

September 20, 2006
" Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you truly love."
Rumi --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
… because "the part will always be drawn towards the whole". In the 13th century Rumi said, "Love is the energizing elixir of the universe, the cause and effect of all harmonies". Not unlike Teilhard de Chardin, who wrote more recently, "Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire". Both agree that love is a kind of energy.

I like to think that life, love and God are all basically the same - a magical, mysterious force - possibly the only really real thing in existence. Many of the greatest mystics ever, who have really lived what they taught, have said an interesting thing and I'll paraphrase: "Rather than trying to possess life (or love, or God) recognize the fact that this energy is infinitely greater than you are and allow yourself to be possessed by it! Allow it to move you, to direct your course, to guide you." This is, they say, the true secret of surrender; and surrender is the real secret of everything!

September 20, 2006
" In life and in love, there is only that moment, the NOW. The only reality we know is what we experience this very second. Reality is not what has passed or what has yet to come into being. Grabbing hold of this simple idea makes life magical because it brings love alive."
Leo Buscaglia

September 13, 2006
" Love will always have the final word: this is why temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant."
Copyright © 2006 Sarah Fayad

September 13, 2006
" Every heart that has beat strongly and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world, and bettered the tradition of mankind."
Robert Louis Stevenson

September 13, 2006
" Sure, walking is easy when the road is flat. God put mountains in our lives so we can learn how to climb."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shane Marett --- Texas

September 11, 2006
" Love means to realize that we are one with life. Real love means to realize that we are one with the other person, one with nature, and one with the trees, the stones, the earth and the blue sky. It means to realize that all of life is God."
Copyright © 2006 Swami Dhyan Giten

September 11, 2006
" A person who is use to having frustrations due to failure doesn't mean there is no hope for them. As long as you're alive and breathing, there are so many chances --- and opportunities will come. Just think: there are more people out there who have bigger problems than you do. Just be courageous enough to face the test of life. God won't give you anything that you can't endure. If you believe God loves you, then you will succeed not only in this earthly world but for your eternal life with him."
Written in 2006 by Jacqueline Vitalich --- Philippines

September 11, 2006
" If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbors, even though he lives in the woods, the world will make a beaten footpath to his doorstep."
Dr. Tai Solarin --- Submitted by Abiodun A. Adegbite --- Nigeria
Dr. Tai Soilarin is very much right. Exceptional performance will introduce you to the world.

September 6, 2006
" Today let's make music with our voice, using our heart as the instrument."
Copyright © 2004 Shelley Bridges

September 6, 2006
" Fear is your conscience; don't be afraid to live."
Copyright © 2006 David G. Fuchs Jr.

September 6, 2006
" Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak; sometimes it means you are strong enough to let go."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by A.B. --- Utah

August 30, 2006
" God seeks through young and old eyes of everyone."
Written in 2004 by Faith --- Submitted by Tony Masiello --- Washington

August 30, 2006
" Make peace not only your goal, but also your way of living."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Marcus Anderson --- California

August 30, 2006
" Never rely or hope to get help from anyone for you will only be disappointed to learn that the person you need help from also needs help from someone. True help can only come from God. He is our very help in time of trouble."
Written in 2006 by Osuji Chioma --- Nigeria

August 28, 2006
" Believe in yourself because you are the best."
Written in 2006 by Vishwamitra Gupta --- India

August 28, 2006
" Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Paw Cando --- Philippines

August 28, 2006
" It's not about our reflection in the mirror, rather HIS image being portrayed through us."
Copyright © 2006 Danielle Reedy

August 23, 2006
" Don't believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is illusion. Look with your understanding, find out what you already know, and you'll see the way to fly."
Richard Bach, (Jonathan Livingston Seagull)

August 23, 2006
May we live in peace without weeping.
May our joy outline the lives we touch without ceasing.
And may our love fill the world, angel wings tenderly beating.
An Irish Blessing

August 23, 2006
" A traveler am I and a navigator, and every day I discover a new region within my soul."
Kahlil Gibran

August 21, 2006
" When two unite as one, sometimes there must be pain and sacrifice. It is from this suffering that understanding and new beginnings become possible."
Copyright © 2006 Michael Ingrassia

August 21, 2006
" The moon relies on the sun for all its light; without the sun, the moon would just be a large rock orbiting the earth. People are the same. Without encouragement, support and hard work we are just lightless rocks orbiting with no real purpose. But when we do endeavor to make a difference, we are a full moon bringing light to those in the dark of this world."
Copyright © 2006 Allen Steble

August 21, 2006
" Live life to the fullest... Love most generously...Care deeply in your heart and soul...Speak only kind words from your lips... Leave the rest to God."
Copyright © 2006 Pat Dasenbrock-Fuerstenau
(fondly known also as Pat D-F)

August 16, 2006
" You may hate the rain for its wind, cold and seeming destruction. But after the sun appears, from behind the clouds, you'll realize, you're as strong as the earth, maybe a few landslides here and there, but still relatively whole. Have faith."
Written in 2006 by Ybonette Gonzales --- Philippines

August 16, 2006
" God did not create you for a life of mediocrity or obscurity but to be a celebrity. That is why He gave you the ability to counter the effects of the reality of the calamity that subsist in your society."
Written in 2006 by Mabadeje Abiodun --- Nigeria

August 16, 2006
" Life never forgives, or loves anyone... Because God already does!"
Written in 2006 by Casey C. --- Tennessee
If you feel like no one loves you, or that Life isn't fair, remember God has and always will forgive and love you no matter what.

August 14, 2006
" In your times of trouble, The Lord whispers to us: 'Be not afraid. I'll go before you, always.'"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by J.C. --- Massachusetts

August 14, 2006
" You are never to complain of your birth, your training, your employments, your hardships; never to fancy that you could be something if only you had a different lot and sphere assigned you. God understands His own plan, and He knows what you want a great deal better than you do. The very things that you most deprecate, as fatal limitations or obstructions, are probably what you most want. What you call hindrances, obstacles, discouragements, are probably God's opportunities. Bring down your soul, or, rather, bring it up to receive God's Will and do His work, in your lot, in your sphere, under your cloud of obscurity, against your temptations, and then you shall find that your condition is never opposed to your good, but really consistent with it."
H. Bushnell --- Submitted by Matt Price --- West Virginia
From the book "Leaves of Gold"

August 14, 2006
" Everything has a reason..........pray to know the reason!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by George Taz --- Philippines

August 9, 2006
If there is a place beyond the stars,
That is the place I want to be.
Though tough it seems
To reach there,
But one who believes
Can always achieve.
Written in 2006 by Mohita Chauhan --- India
Belief in one's capabilities can create miracles.

August 9, 2006
" Life is a journey fuelled by inspiration and aspiration, and directed by a compass called the heart."
Written in 2006 by Tandose Sambo --- Jamaica
I wrote this during a time when I was trying to find my purpose in life, and realized that all I ever needed to make it in life was to follow my heart and everything else would fall into place.

August 9, 2006
" The human heart is a source of unlimited love and hope; the key is to discover how to draw it up!"
Copyright © 2006 Hédard (Ed) Savoie

August 7, 2006
You come to my lonely nights…
Like a star in the dark…
Beauty light in the heart…
To make it delight…

You come to my lonely days…
Like an angel with a rose…
Fragments all around…
Bloom love like in paradise…

You make my heart fly up and high…
When I feel your lovely cheeks and lips…
Like young lovers…
And love all we have…

Sad thing to be blind…
When an angel like you is alive…

Hold me and don't let go…
For you are thy love I am here for…
Without it I live no more…
In the world of darkness…
You make me shine like a star…
And who else would be my star…
But you my thy…
Star
Copyright © 1999 Mike Bandak
This is my Poem devoted to the person I love most and to all who believe in Love. Best to all, Mike Bandak

August 7, 2006
" Happiness: Happiness is to the soul what beauty is to Life: its essence."
Copyright © 2006 Aline Hanle

August 7, 2006
" Do not worry about failing everything many times. How else will you learn how to succeed? As babies we couldn't walk, talk or eat. Imagine if we'd never accepted someone's help and given up at crawling, gurgling and spoon-feeding! So then, don't allow many attempts to grind you down - let them polish you up!"
Written in 2006 by Mark Nixon --- United Kingdom

August 2, 2006
" Despite all that I have passed through in life, I am always very positive about the future."
Written in 2006 by Ogunyemi Sola Jacobs --- Nigeria
I have a strong believe that my future is in God's hand. This is my driving force.

August 2, 2006
" Teach, challenge, and inspire - the enjoyment you feel from this form of giving is endless."
Copyright © 2006 Karen Ramsey

August 2, 2006
" Feed your faith until your doubts starve to death."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Dr. Chakrapani B. --- India

July 31, 2006
May the warm winds of heaven blow softly on your home,
And the Great Spirit, bless all who enter there.
May your moccasins make happy tracks
In many snows, and may the rainbow
Always touch your shoulder
A Cherokee Blessing

July 31, 2006
" You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things you never thought you could do. There are no limitations in what you can do except the limitations of your own mind."
Darwin P. Kingsley

July 31, 2006
" No one's head aches when he is comforting another."
Indian Proverb

July 26, 2006
" Comfort the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength."
August Wilson --- Submitted by Carrie H. --- Canada

July 26, 2006
" When the world of man collapses in ruins, beauty will take over."
Vampire Lestat --- Submitted by Mayan Obras --- Philippines
This really inspires me. It made me go on with life's uncertainties and look forward to a beautiful tomorrow.

July 26, 2006
" I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change. I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back."
Erica Jong

July 24, 2006
" When you are overcome by darkness in life, take a good look around and then you'll see that the darkness is full of life."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Andy Martyn --- United Kingdom

July 24, 2006
" Worrying does not take tomorrow's trouble; it takes away today's peace."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ashley M. --- Georgia

July 24, 2006
" Leave everything a little better than you found it."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shanky S. --- India

July 19, 2006
" Life is already full of twists and turns but along with destiny, it confuses us with events and misdirections. Have faith that if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. Believe."
Written in 2006 by Ybonette Gonzales --- Philippines

July 19, 2006
" Just when the caterpillar thought it's life was over, it turned into a butterfly."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Cailin R. --- Nebraska

July 19, 2006
" The point is not to pay back kindness but to pass it on."
Julia Alvarez

July 17, 2006
" Your wings are strong but your hope is low. Misery doesn't fly. Believing is succeeding."
Written in 2006 by Navil Rico --- California
I wrote this when my friend was feeling down. It motivated her to be better and believe in herself a little more.

July 17, 2006
" In a life where we encounter objects of turmoil, we must rejoice always for the moments of fulfillment; even in times of trial, rejoice."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by S. Flores --- Texas

July 17, 2006
" Surrender, the active process of letting-go, clears the way for acts of divinity. Relinquishment is necessary before something wondrous can happen."
Lynne Forrest --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
The most beautiful thing about surrendering is that it's not even something you have to do. It's just a lot of things you decide to stop doing! Once we see how much energy and effort we waste on clinging, fighting, controlling, forcing, resisting, pushing and pulling and decide that all of this just gets us nothing but misery, it really isn't that difficult to stop doing it. To just let-go a bit, to surrender... Eckhart Tolle says "surrender is the simple but profound wisdom of yielding to, rather than opposing, the flow of life". Love, Life, God, Nature and Destiny are all forces infinitely wiser and more powerful than any individual-ego and so to fight against or to resist is ultimately pointless, you can't win. So if you can't beat them join them - and the only way to do this is to surrender!

July 12, 2006
" Amidst daily survival in pursuit of our dreams, careers, fame, power, fun, excellence, money, the trials we contend with daily, all these blinding focal points of our life, we forget - we make it our least priority, the human factor. Loving self, loving others, simplicity of life, and nurturing our faith is all that matters."
Copyright © 2006 James Padilla
When we go back to the roots of what life really is all about, it always brings us back to the basics.

July 12, 2006
" Getting to know yourself or someone else is a bit like peeling an onion layer by layer, until you reach the core! There may be a few tears along the way, but it's worth it!"
Written in 2006 by Simon Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
Because the closer you get to the core, the closer you get to love!!!

July 12, 2006
" When you affirm big, believe big and pray big…big things happen."
Norman Vincent Peale

July 10, 2006
DARE TO DREAM YOUR OWN DREAM

You have a dream you dared to dream
It started long ago
But the road ahead seems hard and long
And you feel your strengths are few
You've seen so many try and fail
And discouragement's set in
And see the roadway to success
As what's already been

But new roads are paved with each new day
They have a place to go
They wait for one with sight to see
And faith to guide them through

The road signs mark the way ahead
The dream calls loud and clear
And you will find along the way
True friends are always near
You do not have to walk alone
For you'll find a helping hand

So should discouragement set in
Together you will stand
Hold fast your dream
Make faith your stay
Meet the challenge face to face
And believe the road that lies ahead
Is the road to your success
Copyright © 2001 Michelina Field
So many I meet along the way are walking in total discouragement. I can see such potential and it breaks my heart to see them so unfulfilled. I hope these words will lift up and edify.

July 10, 2006
" If your obstacles bring you down, let your determination bring you up."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nidhi Singhal --- India

July 10, 2006
" Do the impossible, keep your chin up, and get your head down... then make your dreams come true."
Copyright © 2006 Andrew Nesbitt
I thought it might help someone some time.

June 28, 2006
" The greatest gift to receive is not a monetary reward or materialistic object. It is when all your dedicated and hard-work to help another individual use their skills and abilities to reach their highest dreams are achieved. It is that strong satisfying inner feeling of knowing all your ongoing support made a positive impact on an individual's life opening new doors and a new way to living life. That is the greatest reward anyone can receive."
Copyright © 2006 David Kuch

June 28, 2006
" Make each moment count, each moment matter! Matter, like nothing else!"
Copyright © 2006 Vashi Chandiramani
Each moment keeps passing by, taking along with it - onwards with an accentuated velocity, the most precious element of time clinging onto its grasp. The essence of making each moment count is to appreciate life and its splendor & the most valuable assets that all of us have been fortunately bestowed with. Each and every one of us has the ability to achieve excellence in each and every facet of our endeavors consistently. As each moment weaves and leaves its impressionable footprints onto the canvas of time, let each and every one of us learn to cherish and value this priceless treasure that we have been endowed with and ensure that each and every moment is constructively invested / expended, whether in thought or whether in action. While each and every one of us venture ahead diligently with prudent acumen, treasuring moment by moment, I would wish to express the following:

"May each and every Moment bring along with it, Good Health, Happiness, Love, Prosperity, Harmony, Greater Respect, Understanding and Appreciation between People / Countries - All across this Beautiful Universe."
With Best Wishes, Vashi Chandiramani

June 28, 2006
" Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here, we might as well dance!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jacqueline Currie --- Australia
This quote came in an email I received from my aunt. The email was talking about slowing down, not taking life for granted, and most of all, not being afraid to take risks. It got me thinking... why are people so afraid to try things? Is it because we're afraid, embarrassed, or just worried about making a mistake? So next time I hear that music, I'm going to move, groove, and most of all have a little FUN!!! After all, we're only here once!

June 26, 2006
" A beautiful soul would encounter opposition from the brilliant mind, but the powerful universe would surrender to those with a beautiful soul."
Written in 2006 by Suzzy Ramachandran --- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is my own written quote for every human who believes that achieving a beautiful soul is the ultimate human's vision in life.

June 26, 2006
" Think of crying as singing. You wouldn't want to keep a song inside when you had an urge to sing. Crying reminds us that were moved by life's sorrows and beauties and were participating in them all fully."
Written in 2006 by Alexandra S. --- Ohio

June 26, 2006
" Live life out loud and with purpose."
Dan McGovern --- Submitted by David Batson --- North Carolina

June 21, 2006
" If God is your focus, failure is not an option."
Written in 2006 by Michael Cummins --- Australia
This came to me when I was going through a rough stretch and realized that I cannot fail when God is my focus. When you are doing something for God, there is no way you can get it wrong, if you let him guide you.

June 21, 2006
" I am as my creator made me. And if he is satisfied, then so am I!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Cassie E. --- Kansas

June 21, 2006
God to enfold me,
God to surround me,
God in my speaking,
God in my thinking,
God in my sleeping,
God in my waking,
God in my watching,
God in my hoping.
Author Unknown --- Submitted by L.J. --- Ohio

June 19, 2006
" Fear grows out of the things we think; and lives in our minds. Compassion grows out of the thing we are; and lives in our hearts."
Barbara Garrison --- Submitted by Amber C. --- Idaho
This was probably the first quote that I have ever read, and memorized it the first time I did so. This is my favorite because anyone can relate this to something in his or her life.

June 19, 2006
" You'll see it, when you believe it!"
Wayne Dyer --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
Our conscious and unconscious beliefs create and shape our whole lives. A belief is really a constantly repeated thought, just as a habit is a constantly repeated action. It's easy to get stuck in certain ways of thinking, a certain mind-set, and before you know it you're living Groundhog Day!! Thoughts are very powerful; beliefs are like magnets attracting things, people, events and experiences that resonate with them. Many of our 'beliefs' have been deeply engrained since early childhood and yet still we can't understand why our lives aren't working as adults.

It's time to "change your mind". Nothing is set in stone. Once we realise what's happening we realise that we've been creating our own mess. This realisation is the start of something new, fresh!! Like Gandhi said "you've gotta be the change you want to see in the world".

The most important thing to remember is this: You Get What You Focus On. The universe or cosmic mind will deliver every time - but it works like an internet search engine. For example if you type in the words 'I don't wanna be poor', a search engine recognizes the word 'poor' and will display pages concerning poverty. Likewise if we constantly focus on anything negative we will attract this into our lives. It took me a long, long time to realise that this is where it was all going wrong. For ages I felt stuck, paralyzed, until I understood that it was because I'd been concentrating all the time on the past and on the situation I "didn't" want to be in. I was just attracting more of the same every day.

Life goes forwards, never backwards. Always imagine what you do want to see happen, not what you don't! What you want more of, not what you want less of. Don't think of how to get rid of failure or misery, concentrate on success, luck and joy!! Forget about fear, shame and guilt - focus always on love, peace and truth. It's really just like bringing a candle into a dark room, the light automatically dissolves the darkness.

Be a magnet for positive healthy-wealthy things. The past is dead; accept it. But you can create the future each moment. Just be aware. Intend sincerely, focus clearly - and like the window cleaner on the 97th floor said, "Never look where you don't want to go!!"

June 19, 2006
" He who has faith has... an inward reservoir of courage, hope, confidence, calmness, and assuring trust that all will come out well - even though to the world it may appear to come out most badly."
B.C.Forbes

June 14, 2006
" Up to a point a man's life is shaped by environment, heredity, and movements and changes in the world about him. Then there comes a time when it lies within his grasp to shape the clay of his life into the sort of thing he wishes to be. Only the weak blame parents, their race, their times, lack of good fortune, or the quirks of fate. Everyone has it within his power to say, 'This I am today; that I will be tomorrow.'"
Louis L'Amour

June 14, 2006
" I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days."
Lance Armstrong

June 14, 2006
" Every problem has a gift for you in its hands."
Richard Bach

June 12, 2006
" God gave you ability so that you will not be a liability."
Written in 2006 by Mabadeje Abiodun

June 12, 2006
" The Lord will either calm your storm . . . or allow it to rage while he calms you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abhimanyu Kalra --- India
I just want to say to everyone to have faith in god, one day your sun will also shine!!

June 12, 2006
" Dark is never really dark until you stop believing in the light."
Written in 2006 by CSW --- Washington

June 7, 2006
" Don't give up on Hope because Hope would never give up on you."
Written in 2006 by Lucy D. --- Illinois
Many times, when life throws a curve, we as humans tend to want to give up hope for a better tomorrow. I personally wrote this quote and it has helped me get through the tough times. Whenever I feel directionless, I read this and remind myself that no matter what I am going through, I will make it and my dreams will come true because I won't give up on Hope!

June 7, 2006
" Our limitations in life do not lie in the midst of our abilities but lie in the positive attitude to see past our abilities."
Written in 2006 by Mohammed Onotu --- Nigeria

June 7, 2006
" I am certain that Life is uncertain, but with a strong Faith, you will make it through."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Tonnette P. --- Texas
This is a quote that came to me during Bible study at church. I just felt the need to submit it to your site.

June 5, 2006
" At some point, you have to make a decision; boundaries don't keep other people out, they fence you in. Life is messy; that's how we're made. So, you can waste your lives drawing lines or you can live your life crossing them."
Meredith Grey --- Submitted by S.C. --- Virginia
From the TV show Grey's Anatomy. I am a medical school bound student and when the going gets tough, it's inspirational quotes like this that can keep you going.

June 5, 2006
" There are times in life when your faith is tested and there are times when the devil really wants you to give up. But you are looking at a person who refuses to give up, no matter what. This person brings you happiness when you need it, joy, love and peace. Look above and look within your heart; you will know who that is. He said he would never leave you or forsake you."
Written in 2006 by Agnes A. --- Canada

June 5, 2006
" Mountains will crumble, empires will fall, and civilization as we know it will be changed forever. But through everything, no matter what happens, God will remain."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Stuart F. --- Iowa

May 24, 2006
" I am one of the many cornerstones to reaching your goals. Have faith, step on me and I will help you reach the next cornerstone to your life."
Copyright © 2006 Angela Vourkoutiotis
This is dedicated to all the people that I have worked with over the years, who have a mental illness or addiction.

May 24, 2006
" The more bitter the experiences of life, the sweeter the story."
Copyright © 2006 Abiodun.A. Adegbite
Many are passing through pains and complains. They prefer easy lives, rather than the tough ones they are passing through now. But the more bitter and painful your experiences in life, the sweeter the story becomes when things starts to work well for you.

May 24, 2006
" Sometimes when you feel so much pain in your soul, you don't realize that everything happens for a reason. Life, family and different situations teach us so many things. We need to enjoy everything, not suffer. Let's be strong!!!! Let's be better!!! Always, always remember this!!!! "
Copyright © 2006 Gabriela Ferrara
I'm passing through a difficult time and when I feel this way, I just remember that I'm not alone. I keep in my mind that this is just a moment!!! It doesn't matter, because it won't change my life or my attitude!!! I came to this web site to find an answer and I found it!!! This makes me feel much happier than a minute ago because I asked to God to give me an answer to my questions and these web pages gave it to me!!

May 22, 2006
" No matter how crowded the sky may be with stars, I will always find myself among them, if I don't give up on life."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Emeka Vincent --- Nigeria

May 22, 2006
" The magic of life is not that we have lived but that we have shared our life in helping others live theirs completely."
Copyright © 2005 Don Poitras

May 22, 2006
" Hope is the parent of faith."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Niraj Prasad --- India

May 17, 2006
" Depend on faith to bring you home safely when you're feeling the crashing waves from the stormy sea called life. Depend on hope to uplift you, bring joy, and fulfill your story filled eyes and set them at ease. Depend on your mind to give you the confidence and the strength to overcome any battle, as you are not alone. With faith and hope by your side, you can raise your head high and take on any challenge that attempts to get in your way. Nobody can ever take that away from you!"
Copyright © 2006 Jariel Morales

May 17, 2006
" In life, it's not what you go through; it's what you get through."
Written in 2006 by Nancy S. Mure --- New York

May 17, 2006
" Forgiving is simply the art of healing in action."
Copyright © 2006 Nicole Monique Smith

May 15, 2006
" Always Remember: You are stronger than you think you are; you can take more than you think."
Written in 2006 by B.W. --- Virginia

May 15, 2006
" Truth - It's something you can't see or hold but ALWAYS trust."
Written in 2006 by Katlyn R. --- Michiga

May 15, 2006
" After every storm, there prevails complete tranquility."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Iqbal Saeed --- Pakistan

May 10, 2006
" Always follow your dreams and remember: every moment something special happens - a smile... a cloud...a perfumed breeze... a bloom!"
Robert & Jenny Young --- Submitted by Jacqueline Currie --- Australia
Written by two special people in my life... my grandparents. Thank you for your inspiration and motivation throughout my life. Without you, I wouldn't be the person I am today. On the eve of my university graduation... I thank you!!!

May 10, 2006
" Count your life by smiles, not tears; count your life by friends, not years."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kalpana Reddy --- India

May 10, 2006
" Life can give you a hundred reasons to cry, but you can give life a thousand reasons to smile."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Divyapriya Seetharaman --- India

May 8, 2006
" The beauty of life is that this instant before us is the moment in time that really exists. The past is history that has long banished. The concerns for tomorrow must not rob us of this one beautiful day. Living today right will create strength to take care of our future…whatever it holds. It's within every human spirit's power to choose the attitude of success; to grasp on to gratitude, cheerfulness, self respect and love. We can choose to greet each moment as our very own last breath, with all of the awesome joy enthusiasm, kindness and thoughtfulness that a grateful soul will emanate."
Copyright © 2005 Miguel A. Perez, II

May 8, 2006
" I refuse to let go of the child inside of me. It helps me understand a child's point of view. Maybe one day, I will be able see the world as wonderful as it still can be."
Written in 2006 by R. Petroff --- Florida

May 8, 2006
" Giving love is the greatest pleasure of the heart and receiving it back is the highest treasure of your soul."
Written in 2006 by Christina Daniel --- Tamil Nadu, India

May 3, 2006
" In the quiet hours, in the heat of battle, and through the hazards of the day; in times of temptation, of sorrow, of peace and of blessing, let us pray always, both alone, and with our families gathered around us, with gratitude for the blessings of life, for understanding of its problems, and for strength to endure to the end."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Toni Sta. Maria --- Philippines

May 3, 2006
" When you are in trouble, never give up; the God is carving to find best of you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Vishal Arora --- India

May 3, 2006
" No matter how hard things get, if you have the Lord on your side, you will gain strength in everything you do."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Christopher Boggs --- Georgia

May 1, 2006
" If love is heaven and heaven is love, who are we if conceived in love? - Angels - open your heart not just your eyes."
Copyright © 2005 Mark Westbrook

May 1, 2006
Only
The innocence
Of the heart
Can hold dreams
Within

Like the sigh
Of love
That comes
From a kiss
Within

The spirit of loving
The surrender begins
And these shivers
In the heart
Only
Innocence
Can give
Copyright © 2000 Michael Yeazel

May 1, 2006
" Each and every moment is sacred."
Written in 2006 by Simon Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
I came to understand this while going through a very empty, void-like period in my life. It felt like days, weeks, months were just passing by and nothing was happening. I went to visit a good friend of mine who was very pregnant and she told me that "any moment now" the baby was due. I thought about this for a while and it hit me that in every moment of existence someone somewhere is being born, someone somewhere is dying, someone is getting married, someone is getting divorced. Life-changing events and experiences are happening in every single moment, no exceptions!!

The bottom line is that not a solitary moment exists that is not for a divine reason. Each and every moment is a God-given opportunity for something, anything. The choice is yours!!

April 26, 2006
Fear not the unknown
But embrace it willingly,
For it will show that
Which was unseen before.
Maybe a path,
A direction,
An answer,
Perhaps...the way.
Copyright © 2006 Eric Hueneke

April 26, 2006
" I am human, humans are not perfect, never have been, never will be. But there is no one else like me in the whole wide world. I am UNIQUE; I am a MIRACLE!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Beng Mari --- Philippines

April 26, 2006
" Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated. Meditate-Celebrate."
Acharya Rajneesh --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- U.K.
This Indian mystic later became known as 'Zorba the Buddha' because of the way he combined the indulgences and celebration of Zorba the Greek with the stillness and meditative life of Guatam Buddha; a fusion of East/West, a way to "be in the world, but not of it".

He always emphasized the 3 'L's - Light, Love and Laughter and also the importance of combining the 3 'M's - Music, Mathematics and Meditation (or, the arts, science/technology and the inner-life). He spoke eloquently on virtually every subject over a period of more than 30 years, but everything he ever said could be summed up in just one word; Live. He believed that even suicidal people are not against life itself. In fact, they are very much 'for' life, they're just against the particular life they are living (the situation they're in )or have lived up until that point. Something within them is the problem, not life itself.

Every moment is an opportunity to turn it all around, and suicidal feelings can be an invitation to make a deep inner-change. To drop all the ideas and beliefs that aren't working and making you so unhappy and begin to live in a totally new way, he called this process 'sannyas'.

April 24, 2006
" We shall not look into the past at what we did not accomplish or did wrong. Instead, let's look ahead to the future at what we can do."
Copyright © 2006 Richard A.Gocka Jr.

April 24, 2006
" The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."
Written in 2006 by Rakesh R. --- India

April 24, 2006
" Cease trying to work everything out with your minds. It will get you nowhere. Live by intuition and inspiration and let your whole life be Revelation."
Eileen Caddy

April 19, 2006
" Believe in something that captures your heart, your body, and your soul. Let it captivate your mind and open you to new possibilities. Let it consume you and show you that through hard work, determination, and dedication you will not fail."
Copyright © 2006 Jariel Morales
This is just something that I wrote to help me get through a situation. It helped me put things into perspective and prioritize a few things in my life. I hope that it can help a few others as well.

April 19, 2006
" Try to make positive steps on that unstable bridge of life that you've already burnt. And if you can't make it across that old bridge, then use the knowledge you have acquired today to build a new stronger and well-developed one. Make it so sturdy that you can still walk back across and reflect on the bridge that you once failed to cross."
Copyright © 2006 Grant S.P.Ormerod Bsc (hons)

April 19, 2006
In every worry under the sun, There is remedy or there is none. If there is remedy, hurry and find it; If there is none, never mind it.
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Toni Sta. Maria --- Philippines

April 17, 2006
" The gift of life provides nourishment in doses. We often malnourish ourselves when we find comfort in dark places, but there is nothing grand enough to be considered irreparable. The light that once functioned as a guide to your decision still remains inside of you. Trust and faith in one's self will direct you to your heart's passion."
Copyright © 2006 Anthony S. Austin, Jr.
This quote is a direct reflection of my personal feelings at this very moment. These words are from my heart.

April 17, 2006
" Peace is the highest form of acceptance of not only what is without, but also of what is within."
Written in 2005 by Karen Kesler --- Idaho
This inspiration came to me at a time in my life when I seemed to be resisting all the change that was taking place at the time. When I finally let go, I found the peace I was looking for through acceptance of those things which affected me without as well as within.

April 17, 2006
" I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom."
Les Brown

April 12, 2006
" The heart knows the answer to all of the questions that perplex the mind."
Written in 2006 by Simon Heighwaya
Who we are? Why we're here? What God is, what love is? We can think about these things for eternity and end up going mad, but deep in our hearts we already know because heart is an integral part of the mystery itself.

As I see it, the brain is not the mind. The brain is just a brilliant computer; the mind is all of the outdated software constantly running on it. The brain is the library itself; the mind is the many, many books stored there, many of them old and outdated, too. The mind is basically the past, memory.

It says somewhere in the Upanishads of India "Use your memory but don't let it use you". My all-time favorite mystic, Osho, used to say, "The mind, as your slave, is a beautiful gift of nature. But the mind, as your master, is a disaster".

To live from the head is to live like a robot, asleep. To live from the heart is to be alive, awake. To drop from the head to the heart is to 'fall in love'. We each seem to live in our own little worlds, surrounded by a dark cloud of past/future dreams. This is a burdened mind. Someone once said that what we perceive is not fact. We look out through our minds, through the lens of past, the conditioning, through our beliefs. That is just like looking out through thick colored glasses. The whole universe will seem distorted.

Meditation is nothing but cleansing the mind, washing away the rubbish, taking off the glasses so that we can see things as they really are. "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

Mind is past and future. Mind is time. Our heart is always here-now. So, trust your heart and use your mind. Live from the heart with courage. Listen to your own heart. If you can't find it or hear it because there's too much noise or clutter in your head then either meditate and let the thought clouds drift away or, do something daring, take a risk, take a jump and then your heart will start beating so fast you'll be in no doubt at all where it is!!

April 12, 2006
" Be thankful for what life brings, hoping it is what you rightfully deserve. The challenge may not actually be in being successful, getting what you want, achieving what you desire, and being the so-called best. The real challenge is being content/grateful with who you are, what you have, and where you are; and in the meantime, appreciating life and treating it as the best life ever, even if it may seem otherwise."
Copyright © 2006 James Padilla
Whenever we find that there is lack in our life, grow spiritually and let the LORD fill that void part of our heart.

April 12, 2006
" Wake up in the morning with great inspiration and prayer. As you walk through the day, be confident and wise. Foremost, share your joy and the lord with others."
Copyright © 2006 Damon Johnson

April 10, 2006
" Humility unleashes the power within you."
Written in 2006 by Partho Rakshit --- India

April 10, 2006
" The bigger a person's heart is, the less money they have to make to get by."
Copyright © 2006 Kim Lindfors
After losing a friend to a drunk driver, I said this to his father when discussing why his son chose to continue working in a preschool instead of leaving for a better paying job.

April 10, 2006
" The best thing about life is that it comes one day at a time."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Robbie P. --- Australia
It is so profoundly obvious that it is sometimes forgotten.

April 5, 2006
" Today will be good or bad depending on what happens today, not because of what happened yesterday and not because of what will happen tomorrow."
Written in 2006 by Danielle Trimpop
I was chatting with my friend online and she asked me how my life was going. Normally I talk about things that bothered me in the last few days or things that I have to do in the future that are stressing me out. It is hardly anything positive, but today I had such a great day. It's mostly because I didn't think about things that happened yesterday that bothered or upset me and I didn't think about the things that I have to worry about in the future. I actually sat back and enjoyed today and only today. Everyone is always telling me to stop dwelling on the negative events from the past or the events in the future that could possibly be bad. I finally did and it was great. So I thought of this quote and thought that there are probably more people out there who do the exact same things I do. This quote is for them.

April 5, 2006
" Dwell not on the past. Use it to illustrate a point, then leave it behind. Nothing really matters except what you do now, in this instant of time. From this moment onward you can be an entirely different person, filled with love and understanding, ready with an outstretched hand, uplifted and positive in every thought and deed."
Eileen Caddy

April 5, 2006
" Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."
Archbishop Desmond Tutu

April 3, 2006
" Advice from someone who understands: When in doubt, close your eyes and just remember that God does everything for a reason. And as hard as that seems to believe, he does. With the faith you have in him, nothing can stop you; you will make it because of the faith you carry with you."
Written in 2006 by Stephanie R. --- Texas
Stay strong!

April 3, 2006
" The best remedy that I have learned in life, to overcome any problem or difficulty, is having "faith" in God."
Written in 2006 by Jamila Munshi --- Kuwait
From my experiences in life - believe me it really works.

April 3, 2006
" I will build my life upon mistakes. Therefore, in the end, there was no such thing as a wrong choice."
Copyright © 2006 Emily Kirklin

March 29, 2006
" Good Morning! This is God. I will be handling all of your problems today. I do not need your help. Have a good day."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Lindsay Macfarland --- Illinois

March 29, 2006
" My only gift to you is myself. This is a gift that keeps on giving. It's a gift that you'll have when you wake up and when you go to bed and throughout the night. This gift is always here for you, no matter what happens. It's here for you 24/7/365. I'll do anything for you and protect you from anything/anyone at any cost."
Written in 2006 by Nick M. --- Wisconsin
I made this quote up for my Girlfriend. I believe it to be original thought but I might be mistaken.

March 29, 2006
" Seek inspiration for it's a state of mind that can make a man divine."
Written in 2006 by Vishal Kapoor --- Singapore

March 27, 2006
" Struggle is strength. We need strength to fly."
Copyright © 2006 Shellann Cassar

March 27, 2006
" We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less, because of that missing drop."
Mother Teresa --- Submitted by Didi C. --- California

March 27, 2006
" Remember these in your life: Trees come from a single tiny seed that is submerged in the dark earth; it meets a season of rain and shine to grow. Great men came from simple men who have a tiny desire of their dreams. And as they fulfill their dreams, they meet a season of ups and downs to know."
Copyright © 2006 Dennis Lepon

March 22, 2006
Every mistake you make,
Every failure, every disappointment,
To keep going on this journey of life is sometimes the hardest thing.
But remember,
Every great person, who has beaten adversity,
Whether from within or without themselves,
Has fallen and stumbled a thousand times.
But they pick themselves up,
Dust themselves down
And carry on
Copyright © 2006 Dylan Jacobs

March 22, 2006
" Do not pray for an easy life, pray to be a strong person. Not to be rich, but to be resourceful. Not to be beautiful, but to feel confident about yourself. Do not pray to remove trials, for it hones you to be a better person. To remove pain & hurt, for it makes you appreciate life. Pray to experience defeat, for it gives you a chance to have hope in your heart, to be HUMAN, closer to God."
Copyright © 2006 James Padilla

March 22, 2006
" God allows life to be rocky. His challenge is not to let the rocks grind you into dust, but to polish you to become a brilliant gem."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Naren Dharmaraj --- India

March 20, 2006
Dear God, let me be
Something every minute
Of every hour of my life.
Let me be cold: let me be warm.
Let me be hungry...have too much to eat.
Let me be ragged or well dressed.
Let me be sincere-be deceitful.
Let me be truthful; let me be a liar.
Let me be honorable and let me sin.
Only let me be
Something every blessed minute.
And when I sleep, let me dream all the time
So that not one little piece of living is ever lost.
Written in 2006 by Sarah D. --- Illinois
I have a very strong faith in God, while I write, I feel closer to him. Learn from this ...it will serve you well.

March 20, 2006
An Irish Prayer

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.
Sent in by Lisa --- Ireland

March 20, 2006
" No matter what happened yesterday, today is another day; you can still enjoy yourself. Live your life to the fullest. Love yourself."
Written in 2006 by Thandeka Gcumisa --- KZN, South Africa

March 15, 2006
" The capacity to care is the thing that gives life its deepest meaning and significance."
Pablo Casals

March 15, 2006
" You must think of failure and defeat as the springboards to new achievements or to the next level of accomplishment."
Les Brown

March 15, 2006
" The only things we ever keep are what we give away."
Louis Ginsberg

March 13, 2006
" I wish you a very Good Morning. May all the sweet colors of life make your days run smoothly. It does not mean you will not bear pain ever. You can enjoy your good days alone but griefs, never."
Copyright © 2006 Dilip Pandey

March 13, 2006
" Life is not always about winning or bringing home the bacon, as if it's the only way for us to be happy or make our loved ones proud. Oftentimes this leads to desperation, pressure, disappointment, broken spirit, or the worst ever; losing faith. The mere fact you knew you did your best is all that matters. Your loved ones, surely, will understand."
Copyright © 2006 James Padilla
I had the chance to watch the movie "The Mighty Ducks" again. This was the concern of one of the best players the coach has. This player had to always do his best, even if he was out of shape, so that his father would be happy and proud of him.

March 13, 2006
" A man who lives according to his essence lives a fulfilling life."
Copyright © 2006 Brian Roscher

March 8, 2006
" May the morning sun find you soaring with the eagles and giving hope to those who have not yet learned to fly."
Copyright © 2006 Phil Sweat

March 8, 2006
" Be strong and you will overcome every disappointment and personal tragedy. Persist with confidence that no feeling of pain, frustration or despair can withstand the sustained power of your will to be happy."
Author Unknown --- Submitted S.W. --- Georgia

March 8, 2006
" If God is the winner, if the sun still burns bright, if the planets still revolve around the sun, if a brand new day is given to us without question, wouldn't you rather be on the winning side?"
Written in 2006 by M. Saviel --- WA, Australia
I thought about this when I was doubting the existence of a well-known being.

March 6, 2006
" Hope is like a bird that senses the dawn and carefully starts to sing while it is still dark."
Copyright © 2005 Nathaniel Peat

March 6, 2006
" Have the determination of a mirror. It never loses its ability to reflect, even if it is broken into thousand pieces."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Naren Dharmaraj --- Tamilnadu, India

March 6, 2006
" It is easy to beg for another's forgiveness and be forgiven. But to truly forgive yourself, you have to be capable of loving yourself, no matter what. You have to be magnanimous enough to be able to give yourself the liberty to live life without pretence or hypocrisy."
Copyright © 2006 Jaya Santhanam

February 27, 2006
" Enlightenment isn't a bright light that shines eternally but the lightning flashes that lead you on."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Andy P. --- New York

February 27, 2006
" Life is too beautiful to waste over tears and sadness. So instead, just smile and laugh...laugh hard!"
Copyright © 2006 Adaline Masah

February 27, 2006
" It's the colorful patchwork that makes a wonderful quilt. In the case of faith, it's the same. Our faith pattern is not always the same. In different emotional states, we experience different degrees of faith just like the different colors of the patches- some bright, some dull. But keep on doing the patchwork. Once done, you can see the journey of your faith and your inner world - you will be amazed."
Written in 2006 by Shukla Datta --- Canada
I wrote this quote for every person who ask themselves "Why me" and never gets an answer.

February 22, 2006
" Life is full of challenges, mistakes, and the strength to move on."
Copyright © 2006 Michael Pacheco

February 22, 2006
" All power is within you. You can do anything and everything."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Naren Dharmaraj --- Tamilnadu, India

February 22, 2006
" Fear can only be of the past or future, which does not exist."
A Course in Miracles --- Submitted by S. Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
To me this sums up the whole importance of living in the HereNowEternalPresentMoment. It's all there is. Eckhart Tolle wrote a whole book on the subject and Osho said that "the present moment is the Only door into existence". It seems that all our fears, all the negativity, all the 'problems', all the deep conditioning, guilt etc. is stored in our minds. Our minds are never still and we're constantly remembering the past and projecting it into the future, constantly back and forth like a pendulum. This is what causes ALL misery. If we can somehow realize that we are not our minds, that our mind is just a tool there to be used, that our "TrueSelf-RealNature-OriginalFace" is underneath, behind, silently watching...aware...witnessing, then we can understand that, as it also says in A Course in Miracles, "I can choose peace instead of this".

February 15, 2006
" Find the good. It's all around you. Find it, showcase it, and you'll start believing in it."
Jesse Owens

February 15, 2006
" There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage."
Seneca

February 15, 2006
" There are powers inside of you, which, if you could discover and use, would make of you everything you ever dreamed or imagined you could become."
Orison Swett Marden

February 13, 2006
Your Hand

I profess
My love
For all to see
I ask
For your hand
In matrimony

I kneel before you
On one knee
Will you signify
A lifetime
With me

And if you
Convey
What my heart
Has dreamed
I will love you
With every breath
I breathe
Copyright © 2002 Michael Yeazel

February 13, 2006
" Faith is like a raindrop that knows a river but dreams of an ocean."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Romina R. --- Australia

February 13, 2006
MY LADIES

You are the partner, my dad's girl
You are my shoulder, my hero
You are my friend, my advisor
And you are… of course my mother

You are my Grammy, now and then
My Lolo's woman forever
You gave birth and life to our girl
Without you we're not together
Both of you are precious for us

Thanks to God from heaven above
'Coz he gave both of you to us
Thanks be to almighty God…
Thanks
Written in 2004 by Ma.Caren Abdon --- Philippines
This is one of the poems I wrote for my mother and my grandma... thanks for all the support!

February 8, 2006
" The path we travel is laden with peaks and valleys. The secret is to not dwell upon the depth of the canyon, nor the steepness of the ascent, but to reflect upon the view from the top, once we arrive."
Copyright © 2006 Chris Gizinski

February 8, 2006
" I like the way I see myself when I see me through my wife's eyes. She always sees the best in me."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Doyle Mckinney --- Utah

February 8, 2006
" Don't worry about bad times because sometimes the most beautiful things we have in life are changes and mistakes. Live with no regrets because everything happens for a reason."
Written in 2006 by Jacks Kuhn

February 6, 2006
" This is courage from a man: to bear unflinchingly what heaven sends."
Euripides --- Submitted by Ange E. --- NSW, Australia

February 6, 2006
At God's footstool, to confess,
A poor soul knelt and bowed his head.
"I failed," he cried. The master said,
"Thou didst thy best. That is success."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Elliot S. --- Iowa

February 6, 2006
" Believe in the beauty of your dreams because for God, nothing is impossible."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jennifer Busuttil --- Malta

February 1, 2006
" Care is the sweetest form of love. So when anyone says, 'Take care', it's as good as saying, 'I will keep you in my heart till it's very last beat.'"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jyoti S. --- India

February 1, 2006
" When you need love, love yourself. When you need acceptance, accept yourself. When you need encouragement, encourage yourself. When you feel the need to fit in, remember you already do in your own life."
Submitted by Anonymous --- Kentucky

February 1, 2006
" Maybe my dreams are like stars that might end some day, but my work is like universe that is eternal."
Written in 2006 by Vibhore Kumar Jain --- India

January 30, 2006
" Enjoy the beautiful things that are yours. Cherish them, be captivated by them, give your heart to them, but when it is time to let them go, do so with grace and love with no regrets and look forward to the next gift God has in store for you."
Copyright © 2006 Bridgette Stone
I wrote this quote after my recent loss of many family members and friends, divorce, and complete change of life. Through God's strength, I am stronger today despite the hardships.

January 30, 2006
" Leave the past where it belongs, it cannot be changed. Now look into the future. If it's empty you have achieved your goal. Now go and create that future into whatever you want it to be."
Written in 2006 by Daniel Rozsa --- Quebec, Canada

January 30, 2006
" You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose."
Indira Gandhi --- Submitted by Anu G. --- California
She is my favorite lady. I have immense respect for her courage. Whenever I see her photograph, I will have some kind of inspiration.

January 25, 2006
" Hope floats, doubt sinks."
Copyright © 2005 Denise Malanka
I came up with this after a very difficult fall with my children and ex-husband, illness and financial hardships. When the people say they don't believe that humanity is good, I say they are wrong and that they can hope for a new day or sink.

January 25, 2006
" I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth I will apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy."
Og Mandino --- Submitted by S. McCoy --- Maryland

January 25, 2006
" Struggles are only bad while one is engaged in them; once through the pain, these problems are nothing to worry about and will make one a stronger person inside."
Copyright © 2006 Derek Robinson

January 23, 2006
" We all have the means to bestow on others the most lavish gifts; love, joy, peace, hope, kindness, acceptance, encouragement, laughter, forgiveness, time. There is not enough money to buy them and not too little money to give them. The more you spend, the wealthier you become; yet nothing will cost you more than what you freely possess to give."
Copyright © 2005 Eden Eliot

January 23, 2006
" To love another person is to see the face of God."
Victor Hugo --- Submitted by Didi Castellanos --- California

January 23, 2006
" Every day is perfect. Some are better."
Copyright © 2005 Ned Weller

January 18, 2006
" Touch a heart, leave a hope, stroke a faith and lend a hand. Life begins with simple things. Let's remember that!"
Written in 2004 by Nirvi Dahiya --- India

January 18, 2006
" I am what I am because God recognized that I was to be what He wanted from me."
Copyright © 2005 Cathi Young

January 18, 2006
Take a shower
Shine your shoes
You've got no time to lose
You are young
And you must be living
Go now
You are forgiven.
Copyright © 2005 Sarah Duffy

January 16, 2006
" Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 16, 2006
" The difficulties, hardships and trials of life, the obstacles… are positive blessings. They knit the muscles more firmly, and teach self-reliance."
William Matthews

January 16, 2006
" The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out and meet it."
Pericles

January 11, 2006
" Live like a burning candle, being selfless, spreading light around you."
Written in 2005 by Sheena Rachel --- Kerala, India

January 11, 2006
" When facing times, which seem hard and unfair, remember one thing: tough times and challenges only fall upon the best, and it is how we react to these which determines how we are bettered in the future."
Written in 2005 by Krishan Y.T. --- United Kingdom
I though of this when I was in an extremely negative state of mind due to an unforeseen circumstance which occurred, and it has helped me through a lot of bad karma since! I am also aware it has aided many of my friends and relatives too and so I am now sharing it with the world.

January 11, 2006
Giggles In Dreams

Is it the Horsy ride
That makes you Giggle in dreams
Or the flying spoon
Open the hatch
Hear comes your food

Is it the bedtime stories
That I read
Or the lullabies
That I sing

Could it be
The cartoons
How your laughter
Fills a room

Or is it the whisper
I love you
Sleep my baby

The dawn seems
So faraway
Sleep my baby
I hear you Giggle in dreams
Copyright © 2005 Michael Yeazel
This poem is about my children, remembering...

January 9, 2006
" When you open your eyes in the morning, don't think too much. Don't think about what you are going to wear; don't think about terrorism and being afraid to go out. Don't think about being late for work; don't think about the financial debt you are in. Don't think about the lies you told people yesterday or years ago; don't think about what you could have done. When you wake up in the morning, just do one thing: smile. Smile because your eyes are open and you are alive to enjoy another day, and given the chance to not regret anything."
Written in 2005 by R. Worrell --- Pennsylvania
I thought about this one day when I woke up.

January 9, 2006
" I left the night behind, and even if it pretends to surround me in the dark abysm, I keep walking, fearless, and with self-confidence and calm."
Angel Borja --- Submitted by Gabriela Ferrara --- Mexico
When you overcome a trouble, the life goes on and you shouldn't turn back - otherwise it can reach you again!! Take risks!! The problems shall pass as well.

January 9, 2006
" The best gifts to give: to your friend, loyalty; to your enemy, forgiveness; to your boss, service; to a child, a good example; to your parents, gratitude/devotion; to your mate, love/faithfulness; to all men/women, charity. If you're given a hug/embrace/ kiss perhaps, a pat on the back, a smile, tears, YOU gave a gift that touches the heart."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by James Padilla --- Manila, Philippines

December 21, 2005
" A gate that doesn't creak, slams shut!"
My mum --- Submitted by Paul P. --- England, United Kingdom
A comment my mum made when I noted that she had hardly ever been ill in her long life!!

December 21, 2005
" Change is the unpredictability in life challenging you to catch up."
Written in 2005 by Rajesh Narasimhan --- Hyderabad, India

December 21, 2005
" Hope is a torch; the more you have, the brighter the world will be."
Written in 2005 by Michael C. --- Victoria, Australia

December 21, 2005
" God is closest to those with broken hearts."
Jewish Saying

December 19, 2005
" Refuse to let hope be squashed by mere possibilities. It is within you to choose hope until your last breath."
Copyright © 2003 Victoria Wolfe
Doctors feel obligated to give the worst-case scenarios and in some cases, like clinical trials, are required by law to do so. But just because they have the directive to give those possibilities, doesn't mean you have to believe them. In every case, the possibility for a good outcome exists--so why not choose hope?

December 19, 2005
" Walk on with hope and you will never get lost."
Written in 2005 by Sunit Lalwani --- Pakistan
I came up with this one last year when I went through so many problems and pains. It was hope that gave me the chance to walk ahead and find a new path. So walk along with it; you are not lonely and lost.

December 19, 2005
" For there is hope of a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Abiodun Osazuwa --- Nigeria

December 14, 2005
" The way in which a man accepts his fate and all the suffering it entails, the way in which he takes up his cross, gives him ample opportunity-even under the most difficult circumstances-to add a deeper meaning to his life."
Dr. Victor Frankl --- Submitted by Brent DeGroot --- Minnesota
This quote is from Dr. Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning."

December 14, 2005
" If we conduct our lives with grace & integrity, the mirror smiles back."
Written in 2005 by Lorraine Vost --- United Kingdom

December 14, 2005
" In Life, remember that GOOD judgment comes from experience... and experience comes from BAD judgment. You gotta live to learn!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mary McGee --- Ireland
Learn by your mistakes and it'll all fall into place.

December 12, 2005
Life is not as difficult as it seems,
In every tough time a sign of happiness beams.
Whenever low-whenever down,
Remember life is a beautiful song.
So don't be low, don't be down,
Lead life like a beautiful song.
Written in 2005 by Jasleen Johar --- India

December 12, 2005
" Sometimes people have hurt us. We ask ourselves, "Why me?" I say, "Why not me?" The things we go through in life happen for a reason and help prepare us for the next step in life. Have faith in yourself and anything you want will happen. Always go forward, don't go backward."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shuntelle S. --- New York
I went through so much in 10 years and I just started coming out of my depression state. You fall down but the good thing is that you can get up, if you believe in yourself.

December 12, 2005
" To have a friend in my life like you doesn't mean sailing on a boat without any storms. Rather it means having a boat that can sail in every storm."
Written in 2005 by Babbu Pandu --- India

December 7, 2005
" Hope. It's a strange word isn't it? How can we have hope when everything is gone? How can we believe that things will get better when we've lost not just ourselves, but others too? The reason is because hope forces to refuse to give up. It gives the infinite power to never stop trying. Hope is the undying power that drives us to achieve any goal, anywhere, anytime. Never stop believing in hope. Somewhere, somehow hope can exist. Use it to strengthen your heart and empower your soul."
Copyright © 2005 Samuel K. Aidoo
This is one I thought of for the hurricane victims. I felt horrible for what happened to them. I pray that things will get better for them.

December 7, 2005
" The reason why birds can fly and simply we can't is that they have FAITH, for to have faith is to have wings."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Creighton Jacob --- Philippines

December 7, 2005
" ...and just when you think I'm down for the count, I get back up AGAIN."
Written in 2005 by Traci Connelly --- Pennsylvania

November 30, 2005
" The real beauty is everything the human eye does not reach to see."
Written in 2005 by Ri Q., --- Cartago, Costa Rica

November 30, 2005
" Riches can all be lost, but that happiness in your own heart can only be veiled, and it will still bring you happiness again, as long as you live. As long as you can look fearlessly up into the heavens, as long as you know that you are pure within, and that you will still find happiness."
Anne Frank --- Submitted by LeAnne V. --- Mississippi
This quote lifts me up and to say that Anne Frank wrote it is even more inspirational because of what she was going through at the time.

November 30, 2005
" I expect to pass through the world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to my fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."
Stephan Grellet

November 28, 2005
" Everyone wants to be the sun that brightens up your life. I'd rather be the moon that shines upon you in your darkest hours."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Megan V. --- Colorado

November 28, 2005
" Courage is not freedom from fear, but being afraid and going on."
J.C. Shapley --- Submitted by Carolyn Nicholls --- United Kingdom
This inspirational quote was thought up by my Grandfather, who died in 1956.

November 28, 2005
" Don't limit your challenges...challenge your limits."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Alkris Mueboxx --- Texas

November 21, 2005
" It is not for everyone to be successful within our current social world. It is for everyone to succeed in your own journey and define your own level of success. In succeeding, there will be little success learned without failure. It is the concept that in error we learn to succeed, for learned lessons put you one step closer to your completed journey. Only when you stop learning how to fail, will you stop your journey to success. Be patient, be prayerful and in good spirits in all times. Embrace the journey and live your life so you impact it everyday. Be of good character so your journey, once finished, will be successful to you."
Copyright © 2005 Latonya Hubbard

November 21, 2005
" Your flaws do not make you imperfect; they make you human."
Written in 2005 by Jessica P. --- Georgia

November 21, 2005
" In the mountains of truth you will never climb in vain: either you will already get further up today or you will exercise your strength so that you can climb higher tomorrow."
Friedrich Nietzsche

November 16, 2005
" To achieve greatness and all that He has called you to be, one must remain dedicated and focused 'continually' on the task at hand otherwise failure is not an option but a mere destination."
Copyright © 2001 Calvin K. Rose I
This is my family's motto and we strive to live by these words daily.

November 16, 2005
" Live life without fear, confront all obstacles and know you can overcome them."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nicole M --- Trinidad and Tobago

November 16, 2005
" There is no such thing as a bad day; just bad moments that we choose to take with us all day long."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Akiva Friend --- New York
Just when I start getting frustrated at how my day is going, I try to isolate the bad moment and it helps me move on with the day in a positive frame of mind.

November 14, 2005
" My dreams were instilled within me by you, so that I might go after them with a passion for you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Josh F. --- North Carolina
God give us dreams to accomplish for him. Never give up on your dreams.

November 14, 2005
So many dreams yet to be realized,
tasks yet to be accomplished,
destinations yet to be reached,
targets yet be met,
words yet to be spoken,
promises yet to be kept...

Dear Lord, give me just one more day
to set everything right before this special
journey of mine called life comes to an end.
Written in 2005 by Ramanujam
Failures are stepping stones for success and with each failure I believe I am getting closer to success. - Ramanujam

November 14, 2005
" To love another and to draw close to them is like standing near a fire. Yes, there is a chance that you will get burnt, but unless you come close, you will never feel the warmth."
Written in 2002 by Dynika Gasper --- Australia
A lot of my friends are too scared to draw close to people because they are so scared that they will get hurt. But I always use this example of the fire saying that yes there are risks, but there are beautiful rewards as well. Take that chance!

November 9, 2005
" We cannot control life's difficult moments but we can choose to make life less difficult. We cannot control the negative atmosphere of the world, but we can control the atmosphere of our minds. Too often we try to choose and control things we cannot. Too seldom we choose to control what we can -- our attitude."
John Maxwell

November 9, 2005
" You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."
Jack London

November 9, 2005
" When you have no choice, mobilize the spirit of courage."
Jewish Proverb

November 7, 2005
" Be positive in knowing that if you stay strong, you'll keep going."
Written in 2005 by Nikita Doolan --- QLD, Australia

November 7, 2005
" Do what you can, being who you are. Shine like a glowworm, if you cannot be a star."
Mr. C. Main --- Submitted by Ellie Z. --- England, United Kingdom
This is a quote from a teacher at my old school. It said a lot to me when I first heard it, and now, when I'm going through a time where I feel my successes are not enough in comparison to others', it's comforting to know that I don't have to be the best, as long as I do my best.

November 7, 2005
" To get out of difficulty, one usually has to go through it. To discover the limits of the possible, go beyond them into the impossible, for happiness is enhanced by others, but does not depend on others."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ogagaoghene Ogbodu --- Nigeria

November 2, 2005
" Life is like trying to get ahead on a busy freeway - focus on the road ahead rather than on the rear view mirror. That way you will see the opportunities ahead, without being stuck in the traffic of your own past experiences."
Written in 1993 by Gavin le Roux --- Gauteng, South Africa
Written after being crippled in a motor accident.

November 2, 2005
" The biggest fear in life is that we are going to die one day!! Does this mean we stop living? We know our life decreases with every breath, but that doesn't stop us from living, doing good things, knowing each other, playing around, doing our part in this world. But then why does a smaller fear, which is nothing compared to leaving this lovely world, make us feel sick? Why does a fear of losing make us feel hurt? Why does a fear of failing make us feel disheartened? Instead we should move ahead to not be touched by these fears, which are hindrances to our development. Since we never stop living, because of fear of death, then no other thing is as big as this fear!! So let's resolve today, we are going to live without any fear for our and other's happiness!!"
Written in 2005 by Mitesh Vageriya --- India

November 2, 2005
" If you do not put yourself into the path of the gods, then how can you expect the gods to notice you?"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Michelle Jones --- United Kingdom
This is not the actual quote; it is how I remember it roughly. I try to live my life by this and by a lyric, ' Life's too short to be afraid, step inside the sun.' I have this painted on my porch wall. Over the last year, whilst dealing with Breast Cancer, all my fears have fallen away...well except the one about flying. I have come to see that we all live in fear, fear of what will happen, of what the neighbors will say, of the car breaking down, the bank repossessing, fear for our children, our friends, our loved ones. I now try to live without fear. I don't manage it all the time, but I do for oh, about 80% of the time, I no longer fear opening the mail, answering the phone, talking to my bank - talking to anyone in fact! I have always been a confident person, but now, I am both confident and assertive. I am living my life in the light, with the help of the Angels.

October 31, 2005
" Be all you can be. Be the best. Whatever might happen to you, stand up and walk tall. The wind is free all over...so are you. One has the freedom to dream, to succeed, and to be. You can learn anything well by experiencing it yourself. Remember only one heart, only life, one chance to succeed."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Natalia Visagie --- South Africa

October 31, 2005
" The inches we need are everywhere around us."
Al Pacino --- Submitted by J.B. --- Munster, Ireland
Inspiring

October 31, 2005
" What you feel can only be controlled by yourself. So my friend, do what you think is positive."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Michael Katongo --- Zambia
My father told me these words before his death.

October 26, 2005
" We open windows for each other when the doors are closed."
Copyright © 2005 Aisha Hussein
I wrote this for my best friend, explaining to her how our friendship operates. And this was an example I expressed to her.

October 26, 2005
" You and I with God are complete."
Written in 2005 by Lexine Glykes --- Philippines

October 26, 2005
" At every mountain top there is a peak; at every peak there is new life."
Written in 2005 by David Torrelli --- Victoria, Australia

October 24, 2005
" You are not alone, even when you are halfway around the world and drift apart from your family and friends. Outside there will always be a smile of a child, a whisper of the wind, and stars in the sky. These are signs of angels, that god has sent to you, to tell you everything will be fine!!"
Written in 2005 by Gabriela Ferrara Ramsden
God has always sent angels to me to be in my life. I'm thankful for that and for all the blessings that surround me right now. I wrote this because I've just moved to another city and when the doubts and fears invade me, I remember that I need to keep going with my entire spirit and strength and everything will be just right!!!

October 24, 2005
" It is faith in one's self, when all else is stripped from us, that defines who we are and what we are truly capable of."
Copyright © 2005 Tony Videtto

October 24, 2005
He lives in the physical world.
He does not know the faith world.
What he is seeing now makes him miserable.
He cannot look farther than his eyes can see.

Look with your spiritual eyes.
Look over the horizon.
The vision is clear.
Can you see it?

If you can see it, you can have it.
You have the blueprint.
Design it.
Each step brings you closer to your reality.

Come away from your mere eyesight.
Look yonder and beyond.
Closer, closer, closer still.
You are there now.
Aha, ahaa, satisfaction at last.
Written in 2005 by S. Sutherland-Reid --- Jamaica

October 19, 2005
" The waterfall keeps going, what does my little drop mean for it? Look, there is a rainbow in the water sparkling in a thousand colors. To keep the dream of waterfall going, my little drop is here to build it."
Dobriša Cesariæ --- Submitted by Mirna Z. --- Croatia
This is a rough translation of a poem by a Croatian poet. It is really good to think this way and very beautifully expressed.

October 19, 2005
" When life throws you bricks, use them to build a house. It may take you a while, and will undoubtedly take many bricks, but when it's all said and done, you'll have a strong shelter from the storms."
Copyright © 2004 Johnna Hood

October 19, 2005
" Tough times don't last... tough people do. Everything shall pass, your sadness or your laughter. When you encounter problems or difficulties, just remember these three words - THIS TOO SHALL PASS."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mdrujhan Saim --- Malaysia
"This too Shall Pass" is written on a bangle given to King Solomon when the King asked for something that can make sad person become happy and vice versa.

October 17, 2005
" How do you define love? Although love is the easiest thing to recognize, we still struggle to specifically describe the word love. The Bible says that God is love. If God is love, then love is God. All things that God can do, love can do because they are one. No wonder why love is the most powerful force in the universe capable of conquering all things. Love never fails because God is love and God never fails."
The Bible --- Submitted by Mauricio Solorzano --- New York

October 17, 2005
" We are all given wisdom, experiences, blessings, challenges, the works that will mold/direct us in deciding on how we shape our life, from distinguishing what is right/wrong/just, in our search for the truth & what purpose we have. Life may remove everything from us. The only thing left is FAITH, which matters most. Pray."
Written in 2005 by James Padilla ---Philippines

October 17, 2005
" Nothing is impossible for those who have faith in God."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shruthi Shetty --- Bangalore, India
This quote has helped me whenever I thought nothing was working for me.

October 12, 2005
" My life has been a tremendous time of hearing comments and words that sink to the bone, crushes the heart and wounds the spirit. Many people say hurtful words to me that is based on their unjust judgment and selfish preferences. Though I am not immune to pain, I realize that none of their words matter anymore. What matters is what God says of me, and I make God smile for the good that I do and receive His approval. And that is enough thought for me to walk with head up high and with dignity. They can try, but they can't take that away from me."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Creighton Jacob --- Philippines

October 12, 2005
" Everything gone is never gone for it is the beginning for new things to begin."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by R.I. --- Texas
Time is precious and when something is lost, something else will replace it with greater joy.

October 12, 2005
Whenever your mind is too high,
It is necessary to crush your pride
By remembering the instructions of the teacher.

Whenever your mind is too low,
It needs to have inspiration.

Whenever you face objects of desire or hatred,
See them as illusions and apparitions.

Whenever you hear unattractive things.
See them as echoes.

Whenever hurt comes to your body,
Accept it as the result of your karma.
Atisha --- Submitted by Heather Nix --- Alabama

October 10, 2005
" Expect a miracle. Then allow it to happen!"
Copyright © 2005 Shelley Tellez

October 10, 2005
" The highest compliment an artist can receive is that his work served to inspire someone else to do their own."
Jason Beam --- Submitted by Robert S. --- Colorado
I have been inspired by the work of Jason Beam for several years now and was encouraged to enter into the graphic design program at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. I revisited his site this morning and sent him an email to thank him for the inspiration, and he replied with a heartfelt reply that I thought would be a perfect and appropriate addition to your quote site. I'm not sure if it's been said before, but I think it's a very classy way to thank someone for their praise.

October 10, 2005
Fall & Fulfill Your Needs
" When you fall down in life and you will...land on one knee first and pray! Then switch to the other knee. Don't you worry; for GOD will take care of all your KNEE'ds!"
Copyright © 2005 Larry W. Mitchell

October 5, 2005
" Keep your spirits up, don't allow yourself to be depressed, and never for one moment doubt that matters will finish better and more quickly than you imagine."
Napoleon Bonaparte

October 5, 2005
" Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things."
Henry Ward Beecher

October 5, 2005
" What we do not see, what most of us never suspect of existing, is the silent but irresistible power which comes to the rescue of those who fight on in the face of discouragement."
Napoleon Hill

October 3, 2005
" Death will only be divided by one's will to live longer."
Written in 2005 by Alan Bates --- Australia
My Grandmother was in her hospital bed with stomach cancer and had not eaten in days. On her last breath she held out her hand, one last time, and squeezed mine as hard as she could, then looked me in the eyes and smiled. The nurses were shocked. They couldn't believe she even had the strength to lift her arm let alone squeeze my hand. Now that's inspiration to live and do well!

October 3, 2005
" Silence is the tortured man's revenge with world. Have patience, even in rough times."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shariq Qureshi --- India

October 3, 2005
SOMETIMES YOU TRY

Sometimes you try,
Sometimes you cry.
You run into a mess
And the solution is another mess.

You want a way
And all you get is nay.
And then you ask, "Why me?"
But everybody asks, "Why me?"

It's you 'cos you are a GOLD DIGGER!
Gold diggers dig deep.
Don't stop
Until the world stops to see who's coming...YOU!
Written in 2005 by Fola Daniel --- Nigeria

September 28, 2005
" Search for the seed of good in every adversity. Master that principle and you will own a precious shield that will guard you well through all the darkest valleys you must traverse. Stars may be seen from the bottom of a deep well, when they cannot be discerned from the mountaintop. So will you learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of good. Find it and prosper."
Og Mandino

September 28, 2005
" Once we recognize the fact that every individual is a treasury of hidden and unsuspected qualities, our lives become richer, our judgment better, and our world is more right. It is not love that is blind, it is only the unnoticing eye that cannot see the real qualities of people."
Charles H. Percy

September 28, 2005
" Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into."
Mahatma Gandhi

September 26, 2005
" If you are worried about something you can't solve, forget about it and stop worrying because there is nothing you can do about it. Just accept it. And if you are worried about something you can solve, don't worry about it because it is something you can solve. Deal with it. Therefore, there really isn't any reason why people should worry, so spend your "worrying time" doing something positive."
Written in 2005 by Sekola P. --- Maseru, Lesotho

September 26, 2005
" Everyday is a challenge. It's not about how much money we can make, how popular we can be, how to achieve perfection and be the greatest but how to be genuine, be a true friend, how to be humble, how to be strong, how to share ourselves based on what we have and make a difference. It's difficult but with faith and wisdom challenge yourself."
Written in 2005 by James Padilla --- Manila, Philippines
It's hard knowing that the test we face each day has something to do with ourselves.

September 26, 2005
" Think positive!! If your mind is full of good things you will attract good things!! Don't be afraid!"
Written in 2005 by Gabriela Ferrara --- Mexico
There are experiences in life that can be hard but if you just turn bad things into a positive things everything can be possible.

September 21, 2005
" There is hope behind the storm. But if you cannot get behind the storm, then just get through the storm. The storm is only for a season so keep moving, you will eventually move through the storm."
Copyright © 2005 Delaney E. Jones

September 21, 2005
" Life is full of people and situations that make you feel so hurt and offended, by what they say or do. But you should always remember everyone cries and everyone lies, but no one deserves to feel that they're alone. So no matter what you're going through, there is always someone who will take the time to listen to you. They'll tell you to just be true to yourself and remember after the rain soon comes the sun to brighten up your day in each and every way! So don't ever lose hope."
Written in 2005 by Michelle H. --- Wisconsin
I mean every word and I hope that can inspire someone or at least make them smile.

September 21, 2005
" If we want things to change for the better, we have to be the miracle."
Back of magazine, Ralph Lauren --- Submitted by Maileen M. --- Florida
I love this quote because it tells people that instead of sitting around hoping for a miracle, the real miracles can be made by man.

September 19, 2005
" Life consists of happiness and sadness. It's attitude that determines which one outweighs the other."
Written in 2005 by David K. --- Virginia

September 19, 2005
" All things are either Blessings or Blessings in Disguise."
Written in 2005 by Rahul S. --- Jamshedpur, India

September 19, 2005
" It is not necessary that GOD will bless you at the very moment of prayer, but HE will wait and will bless you, in fact will come to you to help you out, when you really need HIM."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Raman Sharma --- New Delhi, India

September 14, 2005
" It is our own mental attitude that makes the world what it is for us. Our thoughts make things beautiful, our thoughts make things ugly. The whole world is in our own minds. Learn to see things in the proper light. First, believe in this world - that there is meaning behind everything. Everything in the world is good, is holy & beautiful. If you see something evil, think that you are not understanding it in the right light. Throw the burden on yourselves!"
Swami Vivekananda --- Submitted by Sanal P. --- Kerala, India

September 14, 2005 Written in 2005 by Tim S. --- Victoria, Australia

September 14, 2005
" As far as my Today is better than my yesterday, my Tomorrow will be better than my today."
Written in 2005 by Abiodun. A. Adegbite --- Ogun state, Nigeria
It is certain that I'm not static. Although I may be moving slowly, today I am not where I was yesterday and so by tomorrow, I won't be where I am today.

September 12, 2005
" If God can turn night into day, He can turn a burden into a blessing."
Written in 2005 by Marilyn Hickman

September 12, 2005
" Without Allah's blessings, one can't succeed in life! Keep your faith strong, say your prayers regularly and ask for Allah's blessings!"
Written in 2005 by Javeeria Manzoor

September 12, 2005
" Often people become sad when seeing the sunset because that's when they realize that the day has come to an end. But this is the tradition of the nature. There is also a new sun the next day, which comes with new brightness. We have to create new memories by having faith in time, so when the sun sets, we are prepared for the darkness."
Written in 2005 by Rajiv Sagar

August 31, 2005
" Music is the life of the spirit, the heart of the mind and the joy to the ears; live this passion and you will see the light beneath the darkness."
Copyright © 2005 Anderson Ang
Have you ever been troubled by life's negative problems? Try listening to music, it'll help you feel the peace in you and guide your perseverance to its right destiny. Trust me, I used music to help me persevere through my diffculties. (I recommend listening to sentimental tunes like Alan Silvestri's Forrest Gump.)

August 31, 2005
" The dearest child of faith is Miracle."
Goethe, Faust. --- Submitted by James Shaw --- Michigan

August 31, 2005
" Experience, hardship, & trial brings wisdom, knowledge, & strength."
Copyright © 2005 Ahram Yang

August 29, 2005
" Don't fear the bumpy roads that lie ahead, for it is nothing more that the settled dust we left behind."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by TH NH --- Mbabane, Swaziland
Read this quote after losing my dad in 1998 and my mom in 2004.

August 29, 2005
" How does one find good in a world with so much pain, so many hungry children, and so much suffering? The answer is not to try find 'good' but to create it, by helping one person at a time. Go out and create something good today!!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Brenda Gonzales Penaranda --- Adliya, Bahrain
Every day I saw great distress in the news where we have witnessed. I heard groans, cries of distress, and saw large companies of troops in active battle. I heard booming of the cannons, clashes of arms, and the hand-to-hand fight and groans and prayers of the dying. Great perils are before us yet we are not awake. We lack activity and earnestness in the cause of God. We will not be accepted or honored by God if we fail to render the service or doing the same works that our fathers did. We must imitate their faithfulness and zeal. We are the salt of the earth and we have to give savor for the life of others. We must inhabit the world with our good deeds and character.

August 29, 2005
" Out of love, God created all mankind so we must love every kind of man."
Copyright © 1987 Nancy Boyack Plourde
I wrote this after reading about Rev. M. King

August 24, 2005
" Grace is receiving what we do not deserve. Mercy is not receiving what we do deserve."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Lillian Greer --- Georgia
Quote from Dr. Ernest Easly, Roswell Street Baptist Church, Marietta,Ga. Do not know if it is original with him or not.

August 24, 2005
" When your dreams turn to dust, vacuum!!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Cassandra Levington --- New Hampshire
This quote is easily the coolest ever

August 24, 2005
" A little faith can lift you above your fears."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ray Villaganas --- Cebu, Philippines

August 22, 2005
" I used to think that I had to love myself before anyone else could love me. Now I know that the people who love me help me to love myself."
Written in 1993 by Ali Lawrence

August 22, 2005
" Life is like a mountain. Reaching its peak is my aim. However trails are difficult to go through. But what's important are the lessons I've learned, challenges I've experienced and the people I'm with in my journey."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Eillen L. --- Cavite, Philippines

August 22, 2005
" Faith is trust in God when you can't understand."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Lindsay S. --- Ohio

August 17, 2005
" A MIRACLE lives in every prayer! The question is whether you believe in it hard enough to make it happen! "
Copyright © 2005 Nirvikar Dahiya

August 17, 2005
" Sometimes in our lives we experience heartaches and pain and we question God; we ask Him why? Today, instead of questions, let's just say thank you for the miracle of life."
Copyright © 2005 Elaine Harper
My thoughts on the day Air France crashed at Pearson International Airport. The whole crew and all 309 passengers survived. This truly was and is a miracle from God.

August 17, 2005
" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Fredrica Kelep --- NCD, Papua New Guinea
When I first read this quote from a friend's book, I felt moved by the power of the words. Indeed God works and speaks as well to us in mysterious ways!

August 15, 2005
" The only thing I cannot survive is death; everything else is manageable."
Copyright © 2004 Melissa Coonrod
This quote came to me last year during a very devastating time in my life. After losing four children in three pregnancies, my husband of 7 years left me due to the emotional illness that I suffered as a result of the loss of children. I was extremely devastated that he no longer wanted to be married to me, and it took every ounce of strength I could muster just to survive each day. Even the simple task of getting out of bed and getting dressed became an unbearable task. As I began to rebuild my life and encountered other struggles that seemed to never end, I realized that with the right attitude, the will to survive, and a great deal of determination, I was able to manage all of the problems that surrounded me. It is my hope that others will gain strength from this quote and muster the courage to continue another day in this life.

August 15, 2005
" Tomorrow is always a new day."
Written in 1990 by Mary Kilstra --- NSW, Australia
I came up with this quote when I was 7. I went through a hard time losing my parent; I was an orphan. I thought that I wasn't going to survive any more days of not having my family around. My foster parents helped me but I never really loved them. I wrote this quote for all those people out there that have problems. I want them to remember that TOMMORROW IS ALWAYS A NEW DAY!

August 15, 2005
" Even when your prayers do not save you from a firing squad, then, you'll die in faith."
Copyright © 2005 Johni Pangalila
To all brothers and sisters who face unfairly justice and misleading behavior by society or community. Remember, God has never taken His merciful eyes off you.

August 10, 2005
" In this world, everything is difficult but everything is possible. Therefore, whenever you face difficulties, know there are possibilities in all you seek."
Copyright © 2005 Mxolisi Xulu
I conclude by saying, "It is difficult but possible".

August 10, 2005
" If your heart is beautiful, you are the most beautiful person on the earth."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sarika Thakkar --- Gujarat, India
I strongly believe that the inner quality of the person matters, not his/her outer looks.

August 10, 2005
" Dream a dream and live your life so that you are living your dream."
Copyright © 2005 Sarah Rameka

August 8, 2005
" Dreams do not vanish so long as people do not abandon them."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kristin T. --- North Carolina

August 8, 2005
" Even if you stray, you have learnt many things on the way."
Copyright © 2004 Dr. NK Grover

August 8, 2005
" Be a WARRIOR, not a WORRIER! All obstacles are simply tests for us to overcome. God's love will always set you free."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Missy Falan --- England --- United Kingdom

August 3, 2005
" No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself."
Buddhist Proverb --- Submitted by M.C. Silver --- Connecticut

August 3, 2005
" What do you do when life throws you off the beaten trail? Get right back on again and keep on going."
Written in 2005 by Jennifer Wellsmore --- Washington
I hear this one (used a little differently) mostly by horse people. But when you change some of the words and really think about it, it applies to almost everything we go through. That beaten trail is the way to heaven. Why not fight to get back on and keep trying? All it takes is effort.

August 3, 2005
" Leave what you cannot do for God, for perfection belongs to God only."
Copyright © 2005 Olugbenga Adeleke
In the world today, many people want to be perfect in what they are doing and failure to achieve their aim will dampen their mind. But, they forgot to ask themselves one question - are they perfect themselves?

August 1, 2005
" Happiness has no expiration date."
Copyright © 1990 Marcus Anderson --- Submitted by "Toxic" from Skoolboard

August 1, 2005
" The hope of today is the joy of tomorrow."
Written in 2005 by Mary J. --- Tennessee

August 1, 2005
" Instead of worrying, pray."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Whitney Smith --- Iowa
Once I took this way of thought into my heart, my search became our search and He carried me. He still is carrying me and my search has become fun and easier. I have a job and now I am learning and becoming a person my family and God would be proud of.

July 27, 2005
" If you fail and feel the pain, that is a good sign. It means you are given more chances to try again. It also means you are human."
Copyright © 2004 Jonathan Tan, PhD
Jonathan Tan is the Adjunct Professor with PCEC-CS College in Shanghai, China.

July 27, 2005
" We are not victims of circumstances. We have the gift to choose our responses."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jen Cajucom --- Manila, Philippines

July 27, 2005
" Might is equal to the strength of our faith."
Copyright © 2005 LJ Bradshaw

July 25, 2005
" We all have one ultimate mission on earth: to leave as better people than when we came and to leave it as a better place for those coming after us. What will be your mission report when you meet The Creator?"
Copyright © 2005 Leussa Adrienne

July 25, 2005
" When you feel like all hope is lost and that no one seems to listen to you open up your heart to GOD. For he will always be there to listen, to help you through the rough times, and to be a friend. He's the best friend you could ever have, all you have to do is ask!"
Written in 2005 by Ashleigh W. --- Texas

July 25, 2005
" Life isn't good or bad. People just do the best they can with what they have at the time."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Will Monte --- New York
This got me through many dark nights...

July 20, 2005
Close your eyes
Take a chance
Feel your heartbeat
Make a promise
Say I love you
Stare at the stars
Follow your dreams
Do what you can
Be invincible
Written in 2005 by Kei J. --- New York

July 20, 2005
" Fear ends where FAITH begins."
Copyright © 2001 Georgio Dano
This quote, I quoted in the Toronto Star during the 2002 World Youth Day, Toronto, Canada. It is referring to the fear of Terrorism and the 1 million youth gathered to greet Pope John Paul II.

July 20, 2005
" We are perfectly imperfect."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kirsten Koh --- Tasmania, Australia
I smiled when I first thought about this. It may conjure feelings of defeat but it reminds me that we are all perfect because we are imperfect. We are created in the likeness of God and how else can we serve him other than embracing our failings and rise to the occasion?

July 18, 2005
" Life is a constant flight fueled by faith."
Copyright © 2005 Carla Giovanniello
I really appreciated this website and find it uplifting on a rainy day.

July 18, 2005
" Love knows no greater man than this who would lay down his life for a friend."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by C.K Boh --- Singapore

July 18, 2005
" It is not God's function to create or uncreate the circumstances and conditions of your life. God created you, in the image and likeness of God. You have created the rest."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by l a --- BCD, Lebanon

July 13, 2005
" A friend is a blessing sent by God but a true one is a gem that lightens up even the darkest part of your life."
Copyright © 2005 Anuja Chaand

July 13, 2005
" As much as we don't want to believe it, we are always bigger than our problems."
Copyright © 2005 Fransiskus Ihuhua

July 13, 2005
" Adversity has it's own way in bringing out the best in people."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Romanito Sison --- Philippines

July 11, 2005
" I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be in, for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our misery or happiness depends upon our own dispositions and not on our circumstances."
Written in 2005 by Tehmina Qureshi --- Pakistan
I love this one because whenever a new trouble in my life passed with me, I just think of this quote and it gives me a new courage.

July 11, 2005
" Our prime purpose in life is to help others. And if you cannot help them, at least do not hurt them."
The Dalai Lama --- Submitted by Ashley Pomeroy-Smith --- NFLD, Canada

July 11, 2005
" You go in with courage and fight through with faith."
Written in 2005 by Steffani J. --- Alberta, Canada

July 6, 2005
" Under the sky, under the heaven, there is but ONE Family. It's just that people are different."
Bruce Lee --- Submitted by Anthony L., Age 15 --- New York

July 6, 2005
" Hope is like the bird that senses dawn but carefully sings while it is still dark out."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by C.R., Age 15 --- Maine

July 6, 2005
" Where GOD has put a dot, NEVER put a question mark!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Q.S. --- Ohio

June 29, 2005
" The Sixth C: Aim for the five Cs in life: Calm, Confidence, Commitment, Concentration and Continuation, but always own the sixth: Compassion."
Copyright © 2005 Chi Hung Peh

June 29, 2005
" To serve is to care; to care is to love and to love is to be human."
Copyright © 2000 Julius Lagcao

June 29, 2005
" In silence the soul waits; in silence the soul is in tune with all there is. All there is, is NOW!"
Copyright © 2003 Doreen (Adams) Ellis

June 27, 2005
" At times the road of life can be meandering and perilous, so much so that we often forget to stop and take in the scenery. It is at these times that we need to the most."
Copyright © 2005 Joshua Kirk

June 27, 2005
" True love is nothing that is won or lost. It doesn't come or go. It doesn't start or stop at an instant. True love is like the sun; it's always there whether you can feel it or not."
Copyright © 2005 Christian Ross

June 27, 2005
" The quality of a successful man is to 'flow' and not to 'freeze'."
Ralph Waldo Emerson --- Submitted by P. T. --- Maharashtra, India
What this suggests is, no matter what comes in your path, get on that time and continue your life with new strength. Both are the qualities of water, but which quality is of use to mankind? So never underestimate your potential to fight against obstacles and flow forever to help ourselves and others.

June 22, 2005
" Only in the silence of your heart shall you hear the whispers of your soul."
Written in 2005 by Nova E. --- Manila, Philippines

June 22, 2005
" Hope. It is as precious as a guarded treasure. Treat it as such and never lose sight of it."
Copyright © 2005 Michelle W. Seamons

June 22, 2005
" When love hurts, love harder. When hope dies, hope more."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Alice M.S. --- Louisiana
I wanted to spread these words to everyone because I thought they would help someone in need!!

June 20, 2005
" So often folks have wondered why God has placed on earth the storms, the tears, the raging seas - destroyers of all worth. But if it weren't for angry skies, the torrents and dismay, how could we realize the worth of a sunny, cloudless day?"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Chrisna Badenhorst --- Free State, South Africa

June 20, 2005
" You have to go through the storm before you can reach the rainbow."
Written in 2005 by Kailee O. --- Michigan
Everyone has hardships. Everyone has those good things. No one has just one or the other. If you are going through a tough time, remember that you aren't alone and that you will reach your rainbow. Drag out that raincoat and let rumors slide off of you. Search for that umbrella, either a friend or a God, to help you to focus on the goal. There will always be a light at the end of a tunnel, and it won't always be the lights of an oncoming train.

June 20, 2005
" No matter how rough the path may be, true grit is shown by the one who stumbles but dusts themselves off and continues."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by C.K. --- New Hampshire

June 15, 2005
" We wouldn't be able to shoot for the stars if you hadn't taught us to aim. We wouldn't be able to wrestle our dreams if you hadn't taught us to endure. I wouldn't be the father I am today if you hadn't been first the loving father you have always been. You say you never amounted to much, but you gave us everything."
Copyright © 2003 Matthew M. Hering
A tribute to my father from my brother and me.

June 15, 2005
" The more I lean on God, the clearer my path becomes."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Paul Aguirre --- California
I received this message after much prayer and meditation, 1987.

June 15, 2005
" Silence is the book of answers. It will unfold page after page until you get the right section."
Copyright © 2005 Shukladatta

June 15, 2005
" Giving kindness to the unkind is like giving sight to the blind."
Written in 2005 by Joshua B., Age 13 --- Virginia

June 13, 2005
" Someone, somewhere on our planet earth needs these words today:
'You are going to make it! You are going to make it! Do not, I repeat, DO NOT give up now for you stand on the brink of a breakthrough! Be very careful; make sure of every step you take. This day was made by God just for you!'"
God --- Submitted by René van den Bergh --- Kimberley, South Africa

June 13, 2005
" Disappointments that we experience give substance and integrity to life. They give us that direction to yearn and seek self-fulfillment and worth. Whenever you fail, never stop in your pursuit for wellness and well-being. For as long as you have faith, you'll grow and be living and loving with more wisdom and spirituality. It was never a failure after all."
Copyright © 2005 James Padilla
Let us thank the LORD for all the experiences, coupled with all the wisdom, that we do gain everyday. Each makes us grow as a person and nurtures our soul spiritually as well.

June 13, 2005
" Life is a treasure that continually bestows us with only the most appreciated vault of moments, from moment to moment. The incomparable value of these moments could never be gauged or realized until the essential criteria of the most readily available virtues, which are readily available at the disposal of each and every one of us, namely:- Practical Perspective / Prudent Acumen / Discerning Wisdom and Intelligence are competently utilized to enable perception of this priceless treasure. The treasured moments progress with an accentuated velocity, eluding those perspectives that do not realize the immense potential and distinctively valued moments that are readily available to each and every one of us. Let us endeavor to contribute our perspective towards appreciating, with gratitude, the immense treasure that Life has bestowed upon us, the bountiful treasure of, Priceless Moments, Incomparable beyond any Treasure."
Copyright © 2005 Vashi Chandiramani

June 8, 2005
" Life is your canvas. As a soul, you choose your starting colors - which are your body, your human personality, your country and family of birth. Then you come into your life, with your paintbrushes and colors ready to begin the artwork called your life. This is where most people get stuck. They hand their brushes and paints over to others and wonder later why the painting called their life, is not what they wanted it to be. Your life is not anyone else's fault or responsibility. Your life purpose is to hold your paintbrushes with joy and to paint a picture of life that is true to you - it can never be right or wrong, and you cannot fail at it."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jacquie Currie --- Victoria, Australia

June 8, 2005
" The word "FAITH" itself is an acronym of the sentence FIND AFFECTION & INSPIRATION THROUGH HIM! (Almighty God !)"
Copyright © 2005 Priyanka Teredesai
Faith is something that connects you to almighty God and when you submit yourself completely to him, you can feel the affection and inspiration that you are seeking for from him. I was thinking once, what could be the definition of faith and I struck with the thought written above. May God bless us all, and we continue to help each other.

June 8, 2005
" If you look for the absence of God's presence, you will realize that there is no God - crime, cruelty, war, famine. But if you look for the presence of God, you will come to understand that God is everywhere - a child being born, the miracle of medicine, the bumblebee in flight. Train your eyes to see God and know that He is there. It all depends on what you are looking for."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by B.F. --- California

June 6, 2005
" Live for the moments that are unexplainable, the moments that you say, 'You just had to be there'."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by K.M. --- Rhode Island

June 6, 2005
" Perfection is unattainable, but merely attempting this feat makes life truly amazing."
Copyright © 2004 Joe Newman

June 6, 2005
" Every day is the first day, of the rest of your life."
Written in 2005 by Leon Clark
Make a change for the good. A little each day goes a long way.

May 25, 2005
" GOD thinks twice before punishing someone, but HE never thinks before blessing. So, I'm wishing and praying for HIM to you all, as I always do. May GOD bless you with the good things only and keep the sorrows away."
Copyright © 2005 Raman Sharma
I'm not a writer or a philosopher, but I do trust and have a deep faith on GOD.

May 25, 2005
" Joy or Misery is a choice we have to make daily. If we are busy being grateful, we'll have not have time to be miserable."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Garry Nathaniel Barona --- Philippines

May 25, 2005
" Dreams come true... Without that possibility, nature would never incite us to have them."
John Updike --- Submitted by Manisha Bhardwaj

May 23, 2005
" Try every day to learn something and be nice to somebody."
Written by Sharon Hale --- Arizona
I have told my children this every day since they were born. I told them if they learned one new thing every day and were nice to just one person every day, that at the end of the year they would have learned 365 new things and blessed 365 fellow humans. Now they are older and have become very considerate and kind human beings and told me that this has become their creed.

May 23, 2005
" Faith isn't about answers; it's about asking the right questions."
From Joan Of Arcadia TV series --- Submitted by Lenny Schmidt ---Iowa

May 23, 2005
" Feeble is a man who does not take heed in the suffering of others, for he does not have the wisdom to help and serve the society of today. Noble is a man whose respects and loves knowledge, for it is food to the soul. Take heed in the abundance of knowledge and embrace it. For at the end of the perilous journey, a light shall shine through knowledge gathered, creating WISDOM unsurpassed, through time and tide."
Copyright © 2005 Marlon Jefferson Brandon
This simple quote has always been a driving force in my life. When things may seem all lost and hope is fading, I always remind myself that a simple seed of knowledge, which grows within you, will make a difference in this world. So it's up to us to change and take charge of the moment. YOU have to make that change because no one else can until you prove you can.

May 18, 2005
" We are all human beings, loved into existence by the miracle of God's love."
Copyright © 2004 Kristi Shine

May 18, 2005
" There will be many obstacles and challenges when climbing the mountain, but in the end, you will have learned from them; they will have made you stronger mentally and spiritually."
Copyright © 2005 James Briggs

May 18, 2005
THE GIFT OF TODAY

I hold a gift that's called Today,
and I don't need to borrow
anything from yesterday
and nothing from tomorrow.

The fleeting hours of Today
will hold sufficient pain;
Today may be my only chance
to savor what I gain.

So I will live my life Today,
not count on my tomorrows
nor dwell on yesterday's regrets,
its failures or its sorrows.

I'll just be grateful for Today-
enjoy each simple pleasure.
Today is such a lovely gift,
each moment is my treasure.
Copyright © 2005 Valerie Martin Bailey

May 16, 2005
" Blessed are you to SEE how beautiful the world is, to HEAR wonderful music, to speak your mind and share your thoughts. For the BLIND, DEAF AND MUTE wish they could but couldn't. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. The problem is not with the world; it's with you. These people manage to appreciate life and so will YOU. Be a blessing."
Copyright © 2005 James Padilla
Sometimes I envy those afflicted with handicap for they don't sin. They appreciate every single moment that their senses can feel and touch which we, without these handicaps, tend to neglect.

May 16, 2005
" Two Friends are like hands, one of which washes the other."
Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) --- Submitted by Imran Hassan --- Pakistan

May 16, 2005
" The human heart feels things the eyes cannot see and knows what the mind cannot understand."
Robert Vallett --- Submitted by Annie Walton --- Ontario, Canada
You cannot receive vibrationally something that you are not a vibrational match to - so Bless those who are finding abundance.

May 11, 2005
" It is good to remember the past but don't let the past capture your future. The greatest thing about life is that it moves ahead and never goes back. Just remember when it moves ahead, a new beginning starts."
Copyright © 2005 Katelyn Young

May 11, 2005
" Walk by faith and not by sight..."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Peter L. --- California
As long as you have faith you can do anything.

May 11, 2005
" I look around, and I see the world changing every day. I will not be left behind. I will be part of the change, so that some day, should the world stand still, I can look around and be happy."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by James A. --- Ontario, Canada
Just a little msg. detailing my current attitude...Nike had it right...Just Do It.

May 9, 2005
" If this world hurts you, I want you to know that it hurt me first. If this world puts you down and lies to you, just know that I've been through it all. I have been knocked down and pushed over. I've also stood back up and moved mountains that are bigger than you and me. Just know wherever you may go or whatever you may be going through, I have been there and done that. There is no mountain that I will not help move out of your way. I will always be there for you, no matter what. All you have to do is call and there you will find my helping hand, open heart, and most importantly a shoulder for you to lean on. This is one thing I can tell you that is the truth, no matter what you believe."
Copyright © 2005 Manuel Perez

May 9, 2005
" Being yourself is the one honest gift you can offer, for each individual has amazing character to show-off."
Copyright © 2005 Stephanie Hering

May 9, 2005
" Love is just a word, until someone receives it and feels it."
Copyright © 2005 Johni Pangalila

May 4, 2005
" When you are failing and falling in life, the arms that catch you and don't let you fall, never let them go. They were always and will always be open for you to fall back on."
Written in 1999 by Sam M. --- Pakistan
My husband M., caught me when I could have fallen and been shattered into pieces. He was there and is here and Inshallah will always be there; as I for him.

May 4, 2005
" Hope is alive when a person can begin to see that the glass is not half empty, but rather half full."
Copyright © 2003 John Leonard Harris

May 4, 2005
" You hope that the water is warm. Faith is jumping in regardless."
Emily Hess Haynes --- Submitted by Lauren P. --- Alabama

May 2, 2005
" The life we live is sometimes judged by others, sometimes lived day by day, sometimes lived years from the present waiting for the day to relax, sometimes lived in fear of ourselves and others. It's time to balance, like the horizon; it's time wipe your eye's clear, it's time to live."
Copyright © 2005 Eric Hicks

May 2, 2005
" Let life's trials strengthen your faith, intensify your wisdom, magnify your virtues. Everything that happens in our life is for a reason. It's a win-win battle, for in the process you became a better person."
Copyright © 2005 James Padilla
So the next time you face one, embrace your problems with a smile and open arms. Remember not to dwell on asking the question why? But be grateful and thank HIM for CHOOSING YOU.

May 2, 2005
" You can't predict, you can't regret, you just have to move on."
Sharon Zuber --- Submitted by WRC S. --- Virginia

April 27, 2005
" After all the hard work...even if you fail, remember that there was a little girl inside...live your life for her."
Written in 2005 by Cindy L. --- North Carolina
I was inspired to write this quote when I thought about all the people in the world who have worked and worked for something but they might've failed in the end. I know it's hard but I think that they should still go on with their life.

April 27, 2005
" Each day is God's gift to you...make it blossom and grow into a thing of beauty."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Staci P. --- South Carolina
All I know about this quote...is my grandmother cross-stitched it for me.

April 27, 2005
" The next time you feel like a piece of junk, remember GOD DOESN'T MAKE JUNK!!!!!!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Stephen Dapra --- Pennsylvania
Stop feeling sorry for yourself! Surrender to GOD and take one day at a time. I will also try to do the same.

April 25, 2005
" Pain is a personal invitation from a loving God for you to get to know Him more."
Written in 2005 by Tchaiya P. --- Indiana
I just let go of someone I've loved for years. He was the first guy I've ever been in love with but things just didn't work the way I envisioned it to be. The pain is real... something that I don't think anybody would understand unless they have loved somebody the way I loved him. At times I find myself begging God to just ease me of the pain inside... but then I realize that growing involves a lot of pain. I don't want to stop growing... I want to be the best that I can be in my lifetime. And so to God (my Daddy-up-there) I say, "Bring it on... it's okay to let 'hurts' come my way... as long as You are there holding my hand and leading the way." And He has... He's great!!!

April 25, 2005
" Every little thing that happens in our life is an opportunity to grow towards something greater. We shall not fear evil, weakness or loneliness, because even in the worse times God is there with us, telling our hearts to find the way. Nothing is really bad; it's just a bridge to see the wonderful opportunities you get when you learn that you are a beautiful creature and that the universe is there for you to take the best out of everything."
Written in 2005 by Dannysa B. --- Chile

April 25, 2005
" Fear knocked at my door and faith answered...and when I went to open the door, there was no one there. Fears, like babies, grow larger by nursing them. We should act in spite of fear and not because of fear."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Alok Kumar Gupta --- Maharashtra, India

April 20, 2005
" Shall you succeed in life and achieve ambitions, do for others what others did not do for you and rest assured life will be as meaningful and divine as GOD thought it to be."
Copyright © 2005 Shantanu Rastogi
My own thought after going through the pages of your site and after submitting my previous quote. I really like that the citizens of our planet are helping each other to feel good. So shall I also contribute a drop.

April 20, 2005
" Everyone tells you what you are doing wrong but never thanks you for doing what's right. You've got to keep the ball rolling and have faith in yourself."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Randy Smith --- California

April 20, 2005
" There is nothing in the world that is as great as knowing yourself. There is nothing in this world that is as precious as your life. Live this day to know the greatness of yourself."
Copyright © 2005 Ponmalar Buddatti Sannagy

April 18, 2005
" Before we were born, God had a special person in mind to send our way. It was his way of saying life will be hard, so here I am to help you get through it."
Copyright © 2005 Jessica Reyes

April 18, 2005
" It's not what you go through that defines you; you can't help that. It's what you do AFTER you've gone through it that really tests who you are."
Copyright © 2005 Kwame Floyd
This is a quote I thought of a few days ago, just a different way of thinking about adversity. Hope it helps someone out there.

April 18, 2005
" Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you:
love, prayer, and forgiveness."
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

April 13, 2005
" Everyday I am faced with challenges and I accept those challenges, no matter how tough the reality of my life is. I can take it because I believe in me and know that I can do what I set my mind to do."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Oscar Cervantes --- California

April 13, 2005
" Whenever it gets too dark to see, close your eyes and let your heart lead you. Never turn back."
Copyright © 2005 David Ridgway
That's my motto. It keeps me moving forward in life.

April 13, 2005
" A rainbow is a promise - gloriously painted on the canvas of the sky. Who could not believe that 'over' the rainbow is the Masterpiece, called heaven?"
Copyright © 2004 Joan Adams Burchell

April 11, 2005
" My quilt of warmth I've sewn and now hold grows even warmer when shared with those that are cold."
Copyright © 2000 Brian Roscher

April 11, 2005
Greet it with laughter
What fate sends to you
If clouds, then right after
Are the skies clear and blue.
It's all in a lifetime -
Joy, sorrow and pain;
There never is a rainbow till after the rain.
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shantala Kothare --- Maharashtra, India

April 11, 2005
" Your Faith is your transport to your destiny!"
John --- Submitted by Nhlaka Clifford --- KwaZulu-natal, South Africa
This quote reminds me that I need faith to get thru any tough situation.

April 6, 2005
" When you feel like life has thrown you nothing but disappointments, remember the people who threw you happiness."
Copyright © 2005 Chance Suratt

April 6, 2005
" Carry your head held high for you are God's child and He is your father."
Written in 2005 by S. Alfaro --- Texas

April 6, 2005
" This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness."
Dalai Lama

April 4, 2005
" I believe that there is a light that burns within each of us. We each have the power within ourselves to choose to use the positive energy, which surrounds us daily, to keep our fires burning brightly! This positive energy will always be the fuel that drives us and others, through the storms of life, onto our ultimate desired destiny!"
Copyright © 2002 Michelle W. Seamons
I was inspired to write this one, during the 'Winter Olympics' in 2002. It was so inspirational, seeing the 'torch' being 'passed' on the relay, then going right to the stadium to see the flame burning! There was a real powerful, positive energy surrounding it.... people were quiet around it, like they respected and just enjoyed it's beauty and what it represented!

April 4, 2005
" Memento Mori."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
These Latin words mean "Remember that one day you will die" or "Remember that you are mortal". To me, this also translates as "Remember to Live", now. If not now, when??? If you look at the palms of your hands you will see that God has given you a 'natural tattoo'. There is an 'M' on the palm of each hand...'Memento Mori'... and this is God's way of saying, "Don't wait, don't put it off, don't be afraid... Do it now!! Carpe Diem!!" The only way to transcend any fear of death is to live fully and completely.

April 4, 2005
" There is an angel at every corner to be the wind beneath your wings."
Copyright © 2005 Tanisha Gaines

March 23, 2005
" In any situation you find yourself, no matter how good it might be, always believe that the best is yet to come."
Copyright © 2005 Nzubenna Iwuala

March 23, 2005
" Don't feel bad for not being where you want to be. There is a void for each and everyone which is there to be filled by that person and no other person fits in there."
Copyright © 2004 Vibhore Jain

March 23, 2005
" Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live."
Vittorio Alfieri

March 21, 2005
The Power of Wisdom
" Fear is only a manifestation of the mind without any type of truth; it only tries to block the force and the true Wisdom that is able to overcome any obstacle."
Master Khiashi --- Submitted by Flora Rocha

March 21, 2005
Be Like A Phoenix Always
" Phoenix Bird tells us that whenever you shoot yourself again onto a right path, after the spiral of the failures, you will find the victorious strength in your wings that the ordinary bird, sleeping in it's nest, will never ever be able to even imagine."
Copyright © 2004 Priyanka Teredesai
This thought is from my personal diary.

March 21, 2005
" Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision."
Ayn Rand

March 18, 2005
You walked in my storm just as I thought there was no one left.
You held me up when my own legs could no longer take the pressure.
You opened your heart when mine was close to being stone.
You helped me through the rain when I thought I might drown.
You cared when you didn't have to,
You smiled when you knew I needed it,
And you opened my eyes to what happiness can be, when I was blinded by pain.
You walked into my storm and cleared the sky.
Copyright © 2005 Kayli Smith
Whenever I am feeling down I think about the person that I wrote this poem about and it brings up my spirits! Everyone has at least one storm of their own and I hope they have someone there to support them like I did.

March 18, 2005
" True happiness is walking the darkest road in life, alone with a smile."
Copyright © 2003 Zaid Adam
I came up with theses words through experience. I once read some articles of Helen Keller, about true happiness and only through my own journey could I really find the meaning of True Happiness to me. I realized that I'm the only person who can make ME happy. Thank you for a great website and the inspiration.

March 18, 2005
What happens when you lose a dream?
A dream that you've built your life around...
What happens when you go from the top of the world,
To rock bottom?
When you go from being the very best,
To barely surviving.
What happens then?
You learn to go on
That's what happens.
Things change and you take it day by day
Knowing that there is something better for you out there.
Copyright © 2005 Courtney Smith

March 14, 2005
" Har oonchaiyon ko tum hasil karo, ruke na kadam tumhare, dharti kam pad jaye agar, to asman ke sitare bhi hon tumhare."
Hindi Version
" May you achieve any possible heights, never do you stop, even if the earth/planet falls short, stars in the sky will be yours."
Translated English version --- Submitted by Shantanu Rastogi --- Delhi, India
This is my personal thought sent by me to my brother preparing for his exams.

March 14, 2005
" Never quit. The end result is not what's important. It's the journey that makes the man who he is and what he can become."
Copyright © 2005 Paul Morris

March 14, 2005
" Pain is not meant to last because tears are meant to dry."
Copyright © 2005 Eddie Marin

March 9, 2005
" Anguish is like running a race. It may seem like it'll never end, but if you just take it one step at a time and never lose sight of your goal, it will be over before you know it."
Copyright © 2005 Chris Clements

March 9, 2005
" Break the wall of conditions; for God did not create conditions, he created love."
Written in 2005 by Manu J. --- Maharastra, India

March 9, 2005
" If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach toward immortality."
Norman Cousins

March 7, 2005
" Inspiration is an encouraging strength that uproots and uplifts the TRUE character of someone, which has never been acknowledged."
Copyright © 2005 Cameron Curtis
Who have you inspired?

March 7, 2005
" It is not too late to make a choice. Late is for those who are no more. But for those who exist, the world is in the palm of their hands for discovering."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ali Murtaza --- Pakistan
This quote signifies that it is never too late to make a choice cause where there is will there is a way; even for the old. Take every opportunity that comes your way. If you miss one, don't be disheartened; there are thousands more.

March 7, 2005
" We must build dikes of courage to hold back the flood of fear."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

March 2, 2005
" Every mistake brings with it opportunity, choice, lesson & inspiration."
Copyright © 2003 Nic Muhl

March 2, 2005
" Treat every day like a gift. Unwrap it and then wrap your arms around it; it will surprise and intrigue you."
Written in 2005 by N. Elchibini --- Quebec, Canada

March 2, 2005
Something simple like this, can change your day.
Something simple like this, can change your way.
It's in your heart, not your mind.
It's something good inside you'll find.
Don't forget who you are.
Don't forget you're his shining star.
Here's one word of faith I'd like to say,
"Get on your knees and please pray".
Written in 2005 by A.B. --- Utah
I don't go to church, but even though I don't go, I still have faith. I believe in our heavenly father, and know he is with us always and forever.

February 28, 2005
" It's amazing how you can lose so much and just when you believe you have nothing to live for, you look back and realize that you've gained so much more then you've ever lost."
Copyright © 2005 Eda Suzer

February 28, 2005
" Darkness is a part of life. If the existence of such were not present, stars would not shine."
Written in 2005 by Julian H. --- Washington

February 28, 2005
" Kind words do not cost much. They never blister the tongue or lips. Though they do not cost much, they accomplish much. They make other people good-natured. They also produce their own image in other people's souls, and what a beautiful image."
Pascal

February 23, 2005
" God wouldn't give you the ability to dream without the ability to make your dreams come true."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by G. Wortman --- Wisconsin

Fbruary 23, 2005
RISK : " Life involves risk. Without risk, we are not living, loving or learning."
Copyright © 2005 Maria Haramis

February 23, 2005
" It takes vision and courage to create. It takes faith and courage to prove."
Owen D. Young

February 21, 2005
" All of us have the right to choose whether to be happy or not. Being happy is an easy thing; all we have to do is to forget. But before we do that, we will have to learn three things: to accept it, face it and overcome it. Only when you have fully learnt this, you will be able forget."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Adeline T. --- Singapore
I guess some of us just don't like the feeling of facing up to our problems. We just run and hide, but this is not going to help. I got this inspiration not too long ago when I decided to accept my fate and it really does help. We should learn to heal.

Feruary 21, 2005
" Do not give up on hope, for hope has not given up on you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Iain T. --- British Columbia, Canada

February 21, 2005
" How strange is the lot of us mortals! Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose we know not, though sometimes sense it. But we know from daily life that we exist for other people, first of all, for whose smiles and well-being our own happiness depends."
Albert Einstein

February 16, 2005
" The best things in life take the most amount of time."
Written in 2000 by S. Toussaint --- New Brunswick, Canada

February 16, 2005
" Life is a collection of memories to cherish."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jatinder Kumar --- Punjab, India

February 16, 2005
" Don't work for my happiness, my brothers--show me yours--show me that it possible--show me your achievement--and the knowledge will give me courage for mine."
Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead

February 14, 2005
" Laugh at the imperfections; love the misdirections 'cause happiness is realizing that it's so much easier to smile."
Copyright © 2004 Andy Brommel

February 14, 2005
" Nothing is ever as bad as it first appears to be."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Tony Payne --- Michigan

February 14, 2005
" Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born."
Dr. Dale Turner

February 9, 2005
" Never forget you were made in the image of the Great Spirit, the one who created the heavens, the stars and all life. And since you were made in his image you too can create great and wondrous things for his power and spirit dwell inside of you."
Juan R. Jimenez --- Submitted by Eagles Warrior --- New York

February 9, 2005
IF I HAD THE POWER

If I had the power
I would heal the sick,
Feed the hungry and the poor
End all poverty, famine and war.

If I had the power
All the blind would see, the lame would walk,
The mute and deaf would hear and talk.

If I had the power
No child would ever shed a salty bitter tear,
Out of neglect, beating or fear
For I would give them a family
That truly loves them and cares.

If I had the power
But yes, we all possess that power.
It's called "the power of prayer".
Copyright © 2005 Joseph P. Martino

February 9, 2005
" Our faith comes in moments... yet there is a depth in those brief moments which constrains us to ascribe more reality to them than to all other experiences."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

February 7, 2005
" When you do something politely, when you do something with all your heart, trust me that God will help you."
Karen John --- Submitted by Karen t. --- Sabah, Malaysia

February 7, 2005
" Making a decision is the miracle that God won't do for you."
Copyright © 2004 Daniel Sierra
This came to me while preaching to a local congregation on the need to have character.

February 7, 2005
" You are not judged by the height you have risen, but from the depth you have climbed."
Frederick Douglas

February 2, 2005
" No one will accept who you are until you do. No one will respect you until you respect yourself."
Copyright © 2005 Jacqueline Kelly
For years I hid from life until I realized the only thing I was doing was hiding from myself. Today I live life unafraid.

February 2, 2005
" The human spirit cannot be paralyzed. If you are breathing, you can dream."
Mike Brown --- Submitted by Zainub R. --- Sindh, Pakistan

February 2, 2005
" Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing, though the overtaking and possessing of a wish discovers the folly of the chase."
William Congreve --- Submitted by Darin C. --- Iowa

January 31, 2005
" God brings men into deep waters not to drown them, but to cleanse them."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Edwin Mensah --- Kumasi, Ghana

January 31, 2005
" The substance of a "dream" is really what is known to us, from reality. To experience the "dream", live the dream through reality; it is, your dream!"
Copyright © 2004 Donna Avvento
Your advantage is "only you" hold the key to unlock your dreams and let go!

January 26, 2005
" Tears will not erase your sorrow; hope does not make you successful; courage will get you there."
Copyright © 2004 Johni Pangalila

January 26, 2005
" Life is struggle. The one who enjoys this struggle is the real winner."
Copyright © 2004 Anupama Kamble
As far as I'm concerned, since my teens, I have faced lots of difficulties in my life. But from this I learned a lesson: If you face the problems with confidence and make a decision that I CAN, nothing is impossible. Yes, miracles do happen but only if WILL Power is there. I would end my topic with a sentence which I feel everybody should follow in his or her life. If you think you can do a particular task go ahead without thinking, "Will I be able to?", because miracles are gifts of GOD.

January 26, 2005
" Need and struggle are what excite and inspire us."
William James

January 24, 2005
" I am one person who is very negative and critical about myself and very difficult at the same time. It has caused me to be inactive. And now, every moment and every day, I practice to be active. At times, it's very frustrating but I am up to it. I keep trying, no matter how difficult because I am faced with unfounded fears. Every moment I try to face these fears and am glad to be alive at the end of each fear. Yes, I do believe that there is a lot of power in the words, "I can", and it takes a lot of effort from me to say it. I am walking very tiny steps; I am practicing!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bilwa Iyer --- Delhi, India

January 24, 2005
" Lord, help me to admit when I've done wrong and to be easy to live with when I've done right."
Copyright © 2004 Mary Ann Herman-Bogle

January 19, 2005
" Always remember who you are, and you will always know where you are going."
Copyright © 1997 Stephanie (Worcester) Duxbury
While writing my farewell speech as Miss Maine-USA 1997, I wanted to leave a simple message that expressed truth and knowledge of self. I came up with the above quote, and have only shared it with a handful of people. For some reason, I did not want someone else to receive the credit for a saying that was so personal to me. Now that I have had the opportunity to "live" the quote and find my path, it needs to be shared with more people; especially those who feel lost. Peace, faith, and love always.

January 19, 2005
" There may be a lot of hurdles, like the stars, but there is only one thing to overshine them, like the sun, and that is courage."
Copyright © 2004 Shakeel Mohammed

January 19, 2005
" When you begin to touch your heart or let your heart be touched, you begin to discover that it's bottomless, that it doesn't have any resolution, that this heart is huge, vast, and limitless. You begin to discover how much warmth and gentleness is there, as well as how much space."
Pema Chodron

January 17, 2005
" When you are falling apart, open you heart and reach out. Somebody will definitely catch your hand and pull you together again."
Copyright © 2004 Ida Hartina Ahmed Tharbe

January 17, 2005
" Believe that God is in all of us. We are all a part of God. Look not to the deities in the sky, but in yourself for help. For only then will you receive God's true aid. Look in your children's eyes and remember that all is not lost. Remember to be like a child when everything else is just too much. Play, dance, and laugh with children and you will feel God's arms around you."
Copyright © 2004 Kjersti Leasum
I try to remember this when I become desperate and need some inspiration. Playing with my 3 year old always gives me clarity and focus for what really matters in life.

January 17, 2005
" Sometimes, there are no words; only shoulders to lean on, hands to hold onto, and hugs to comfort you as best they can."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by K8 P. --- Texas
This quote is especially true to me. I have a best friend who can say nothing, but sitting silent on the phone with him when I am really upset makes me feel SOO much better. Just having a friendly person close helps.

January 12, 2005
The Gifts from God
Every sunrise is a Gift from God,
Every sunset is a Gift from God,
But what lies in between, is what we make of it.
Copyright © 2003 Jose Navarro
I have many more of my own poems and quotes. The Gifts from God was already published, and I am going to start writing my poems and quotes in a book they gave me.

January 12, 2005
" Life is all about thanking God every minute, enjoying it and helping people."
Copyright © 2004 Sujan T.V. Parthasaradhi

January 12, 2005
" I believe there are no efforts without errors, that is what makes us humans. But our ability to correct them is what makes us beings."
Copyright © 2004 Festus Ehinome Ayemere

January 10, 2005
" Sometimes, the winds of time change, maybe people in your life will leave, go on to a better place, whatever it may be, no matter what, great memories are the key things to our lives. We live to fight to hold on to them and those memories are what keeps us going."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Steve Modrzynski --- New Jersey

January 10, 2005
" God blesses us so that we will bless others."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Catherine Nolasco --- Cavite, Philippines

January 10, 2005
" Problems are not obstacles as they seem to the unvisionary minds, but are simply raw materials needed for making the visionary mind attain his destiny and fulfill the mission that has been divinely assigned unto him. For the only way a man gets to be a hero is by overcoming hardships intended to debar him from achieving his aspiration. So when things go wrong, as they sometimes will, put your trust in ALMIGHTY GOD for your breakthrough and HE will surely be very glad to pull you through."
Copyright © 2004 Adenuga Ajaye Gbenga --- Nigeria
Thank you LORD JESUS for dying in my place to give me the eternal life I've so much desired. To all the members of my family, I say thank you and God bless. To all my friends in Badia Ijora, I wish the best all the time.

December 22, 2004
" Desire comes from within to do what you want to do and to be who you want to be. Dedicate yourself to better not only your life, but also those around you. Discipline yourself to understand that with hard work, you will have no regrets."
Butch Kirkie Jr. --- Submitted by Maria Kirkie --- South Dakota
I remember hearing my father say this in one of his basketball practices. My dad passed away, April 28th, 1996. I forever remember these life changing words. They are my inspiration. They are my encouragement not only when I need to hear them but everyday because I live by them.

December 22, 2004
" When a dream ends with disappointment and sorrow, it is as if a part of you has died. It takes time to heal from. It is a daily struggle to overcome. But overcoming is possible. The way to acceptance and the road to happiness begins and ends with God."
Written in 2004 by Shelby V. --- Michigan
This quote was written when a dream I had cherished for six years ended with this dream not coming true. It was the biggest disappointment I have ever had in my life, and it has hurt me more than I want to admit, but I know that my faith in God will get me through this- even if it takes a while.

December 22, 2004
" You cannot have God's backing and be beaten in life."
Copyright © 2004 Olugbenga Adeleke
God is the alpha and omega.

December 20, 2004
" To inspire is to know the power of your own words."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kayli S. --- Michigan
I believe in this quote with all of my heart and always fall back on it when I need to help someone out!!

December 20, 2004
" God wants our availability, not just our ability."
Copyright © 2004 Valerie Filipowicz

December 15, 2004
" We never know what miracles are right in front of us! Remember, often times, things are not as they seem to be. Things can change instantly with a 'change' of perception."
Copyright © 2003 Michelle W. Seamons

December 15, 2004
" Strife is present when God is absent."
Copyright © 1991 Roge Abergel

December 13, 2004
" Love always in all ways."
Written in 1990 by Joseph Novak --- Ohio
1990 was the year my wife died. It was then I had the above quote put on my tombstone.

December 13, 2004
Love is a gift from heart to heart,
And it's not restricted to those who are smart,
Because only when you are in love you can
Act like a fool without giving a d*mn.
Written in 2004 by Katrina H. --- Amman, Jordan

December 8, 2004
" Have faith; you are capable of the greatest things."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Brooke Randall --- Victoria, Australia

December 8, 2004
" In your journey in life, the word of God is your map and the Holy Spirit is your compass. And when you face battles, let the word be your sword and let love be your armor."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Karl M., Age 17 --- Philippines
Love is the greatest armor we have.

December 6, 2004
" We must not work God into our lives but work our lives into God."
Copyright © 2004 Emily Hess Haynes

December 6, 2004
" Fear not the places that I have been or where I am going, for it merely takes an open mind, and I too shall take you there with me."
Copyright © 2004 Ronald J. Champion

December 1, 2004
" There are many changes that a human being goes through in the short span of time in which we are on this planet. We see heartache, pain, and frustration. We also see happiness and all other form of emotions that are designed to lift us up.

Some people always want the emotions that lift us up, to be on a high for their whole life. But you cannot have life without the low, low and high go hand in hand; they never walk alone.

The one thing we can do to help the low is to be there and walk hand in hand with the person experiencing that low; two steps in front of them, to clear the way, but at the same time one step behind, to catch them if they fall."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Thea Blaise --- Western Australia, Australia

December 1, 2004
I was once told, that if ever I needed strength, look to the Lord.
If ever I needed bread, look to the Lord.
If ever I need a friend, look to the Lord.
I found all the answers by looking to the Lord.
Copyright © 2004 DeMetria Moaning

November 29, 2004
A Very Special Place

Somewhere between time and space
You will discover that very special place
A magical kingdom not hard to find
Where the residents are all sweet and kind
So filled with love for all mankind
For that somewhere between time and space
Lies not in heaven but here on earth

For this inner space is located right here
In a very familiar neighborhood
Called our heart, our mind and our soul
Where all residents give of their gift of love
And is their one and only goal
Copyright © 2004 Joseph P.Martino

November 29, 2004
Life is like a flower
Just let it bloom
Dancing in the wind and sunshine
It's joyfully full
But when the petals begin to fall,
Joy goes away
And is replaced with faith
That one day it may rain
Billybob Joeyo --- Submitted by Clairece Mertece --- Alaska
I felt that this poem was very touching. It helped me get through the hard times and know that I just have to have faith.

November 24, 2004
" No one is perfect. But if we walk on the road towards perfection, we may reach perfect."
Copyright © 2004 Gift Chawasarira

November 24, 2004
" Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to the believer. So believe the answer will come. It will."
Norman Vincent Peale

November 22, 2004
" Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
Winston Churchill --- Submitted by Nicole McKinley --- Idaho
I believe that this is inspirational to all that read it

November 22, 2004
" To know what you prefer instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you ought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive."
Robert Louis Stevenson

November 17, 2004
" Life is short, Live life sweet."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by D.B. --- Ohio

November 17, 2004
" If I had a formula for bypassing trouble, I would not pass it round. Trouble creates a capacity to handle it. I don't embrace trouble; that's as bad as treating it as an enemy. But I do say meet it as a friend, for you'll see a lot of it and had better be on speaking terms with it."
Oliver Wendell Holmes

November 15, 2004
" Love everyone, for we are all children of God."
Written in 2004 by Lov E. Divine --- Mauritius

November 15, 2004
" Between grief and nothing, I will take grief."
William C. Faulkner

November 10, 2004
" Give to another human being without the expectation of a return."
Bill Bradley --- Submitted by Lois H. --- Illinois

November 10, 2004
" To accomplish our destiny it is not enough to merely guard prudently against road accidents. We must also cover before nightfall the distance assigned to each of us."
Alexis Carrel

November 8, 2004
" There is no oil, if olives are not squeezed... No wine, if grapes are not pressed... No perfume, if flowers are not crushed... Have you felt any pressure in life today???
Don't worry... God is just bringing out the best in you!! Stay happy!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jass Pearl --- Philippines

November 8, 2004
" He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

November 3, 2004
" We will not grieve rather we will find strength in what remains."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ashley N. --- Texas

November 3, 2004
" Courage calls to courage everywhere, and its voice cannot be denied."
Millicent G. Fawcett

November 1, 2004
" Always smile, never cry, hate hating and love to love."
Written in 2004 by Grant Ormerod --- England, United Kingdom
Everything in live is based on what we should have done, and this is what we all should do.

November 1, 2004
" Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."
Virginia Satir

October 27, 2004
" It's nice to exit life from the outside and 'wonder' through the path on the inside."
Copyright © 2004 Donna Avvento
Stepping outside of ordinary life to understand and absorb the contents of accumulated nutrition for spiritual growth...

October 27, 2004
" Faith and doubt both are needed, not as antagonists, but working side by side to take us around the unknown curve."
Lillian Smith

October 25, 2004
" The secret of our being is not only to live, but to have something to live for..."
Copyright © 2004 Anne Manuel

October 25, 2004
" Walk away from it (your problems) until you get stronger. All your troubles will be there when you get back, but you'll be better able to cope."
Lady Bird Johnson

October 20, 2004
" The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world."
Marianne Williamson

October 20, 2004
" Hope is like a road in the country; there never was a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence."
Lin Yutang

October 18, 2004
" Some day you will understand all you know about it."
James C. Bentley --- Submitted by Michael Bentley --- Pennsylvania
My father is gone now and this is one of the things he would share with me.

October 18, 2004
" Life without risks is not worth living."
Charles A. Lindbergh

October 13, 2004
" When one feels that all is over, let him sit down and think; truly there is much more to life than over."
Copyright © 2004 Jennifer Amafibe
I always tell those around me who feel that life is over for them about this quote and I have gotten many to understand that life is more than what we see or touch.

October 13, 2004
" You may look down on me....but God looks down on all of us!"
Written in 2004 by Harold F. --- New Jersey

October 6, 2004
" Perfection is a projection of the imagination."
Copyright © 2004 Martha Solis

October 6, 2004
" Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed."
Storm Jameson

October 4, 2004
" The ONLY way to really live is to throw off your armor, to drop your guard, to be defenseless and non-resistant."
Copyright © 2004 Simon Heighwaya
Most people have a vague idea or feeling that they are carrying with them some kind of wall or shield between themselves and the world. The reason for this is f-e-a-r. It is widely agreed that all fears basically stem from a fear of death/loss. This shield is put there to 'protect' against this. Nothing can. And what a lot of people don't realize is that the only way to get rid of (or transcend) this fear is to love and fully live their lives and, ironically, it is this subconscious/psychological barrier/wall that stops them from doing this!!

You will never hear a person who has been in love asking, "What is the meaning of life", and you will never find a person who has lived fully and completely but is afraid to die. Why would they be? We will all die, one way or another, at one time or another. There is no way around it or defense against it, so I reckon that the only thing to do is to loosen up, to drop your guard, to smile and live every day as though it may be your last. In my experience, the ONLY people who know how to live and are not afraid to love are those who already know that they don't have long left...

October 4, 2004
" We have to start teaching ourselves not to be afraid."
William Faulkner

September 29, 2004
" Where else can you find peace...but within yourself?"
Copyright © 2004 Jayanta Sengupta
I thought I would like to share what I think of happiness. Be happy people, you never know when you are asked to leave.

September 29, 2004
" Your successes and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them."
Albert Camus

September 27, 2004
" Excessive pride is a familiar sin, but man may just as easily frustrate the will of God through excessive humility."
Ken Follett in his book "Pillars of the Earth" --- Submitted by Dave & Diane Anderson

September 27, 2004
" It is when we forget ourselves that we do things that are remembered."
Eugene P. Bertin

September 22, 2004
" Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind."
Bertrand Russell

September 22, 2004
" Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is."
Mary Anne Roadacher-Hershey

September 20, 2004
" The dance of life must go on, no matter how much the tune of the music changes."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by A.S. --- New York
It took me a while to realize but no matter how horrible things get, we must persevere and believe that there is a reason for doing so...the future.

September 20, 2004
" Whoso loves, believes the impossible,
Whoso believes the impossible, believes in the invisible,
Whoso believes in the invisible, has Faith....
For this is the victory that covers the world, Our Faith."
Copyright © 2004 Crysanne Johnston

September 15, 2004
" Do not wait for life. Do not long for it. Be aware, always and at every moment that the Miracle is in the here and now."
Marcel Proust

September 15, 2004
" We would never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world."
Helen Keller

September 13, 2004
" Sometimes God places people in your life who help and encourage you even when they don't know it. They are the true ministers; those whose lives, words, and actions demonstrate their faith in such a way that God's message is preached even when no sermon is."
Written in 2004 by Bailey C. --- Indiana

September 13, 2004
" A 'human birth' takes nine months. A 'spiritual birth' takes a lifetime!"
Copyright © 2004 Donna Avvento
You are 'blessed' with the gift of life! Then, you are 'blessed' twice!!

September 8, 2004
" Faith is believing that whatever it takes to get through, you have."
Submitted by SSM --- Washington

September 8, 2004
" There is a light that shines beyond all things on earth, beyond us all, beyond the heavens. This is the light that shines in our hearts."
Chandogya Upanishad -- Submitted by Steven Barbara

September 4, 2004
" Nothing in life is perfect; only God can fill in the imperfections for us."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Trisha Morales --- Rizal, Philippines

September 4, 2004
FOOTPRINTS ON THE SAND
(Never lose heart, never give up, never give in)

Footprints on the sand,
As we walk along life's troubled waters, hand in hand.
Each sandy impression on the shore,
Helps to form the character and blueprint that make up our lives.
From the lowest lows to the highest highs,
Bright and sunny days, dark and cloudy skies,
So they say, in each life some rain must fall.
Through trials and tribulations
We both managed to stand proud and tall.
For, in each of our lives, some rain must fall.
Copyright © 2004 Joseph P. Martino

August 30, 2004
" There is something beautiful in each and every day - all we have to do is look for it."
Copyright © 2001 Mike Dutton --- Submitted by Anna Dutton
My dad said this while fighting cancer.

August 30, 2004
" Love; and do as you will."
St. Augustine --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
Someone once told me that love is the only real law. If you do something out of love then it cannot be wrong. Love is Nature's Way, the natural way. If you live in tune with it, no matter what happens, it is your destiny. It was written by the hand of God.

August 25, 2004
" Kill the snake of doubt in your soul, crush the worms of fear in your heart and mountains will move out of your way."
Kate Seredy

August 25, 2004
" To know the value of generosity, it is necessary to have suffered from the cold indifference of others."
Eugene Cloutier

August 23, 2004
" No good happens without Prayers. So, if something good is happening to you, go and pray; not for yourself, but for the one who has been praying for you all this while."
Copyright © 2004 Sorabh Sodhani

August 23, 2004
" Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune."
William James

August 18, 2004
" Happiness is sought but not often found. When discovered, it is the truest treasure of life. Not for just one, but for all, for all is one. When you find love and joy in yourself, you as well see it in others, even if they are still blind. Your love and joy will help heal the eyes of others, therefore re-awakening the happiness we once had for eternity."
Copyright © 2004 Christopher Stange
For about the past two years I have been deeply touched by God. He truly is my friend and savior. Or better yet, my reminder. He truly has helped me remember who I am and what I am is the no limit of love, which we all are but most don't realize it. I have begun a journal full of personal thoughts that have been inspired by God. And I thank God every time I write something down because I know it truly is from the heart. I love you all.

August 16, 2004
" A man may rise and fall. When you rise, try to hang up there and never abandon principal. But when you fall, stand up, dust up and move."
Copyright © 2004 Ani Ikechukwu
I wrote this because many people fail to continue the race of life when things change in their lives.

August 16, 2004
" You are forgiven for your happiness and your successes only if you generously consent to share them."
Albert Camus

August 16, 2004
" Whatever is to make us better and happy, God has placed either openly before us or close to us."
Seneca

August 11, 2004
" Every day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons."
Ruth Ann Schabacker

August 11, 2004
" Be humble, for the worst thing in the world is of the same stuff as you; be confident, for the stars are of the same stuff as you."
Nicholai Velimirovic

August 11, 2004
" Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not."
Samuel Johnson

August 9, 2004
" Music Heals The Soul And Moves The Spirit."
Copyright © 2002 Amy Tappe

August 9, 2004
" Our real blessings often appear to us in the shapes of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience, and we soon shall see them in their proper figures."
Joseph Addison

August 9, 2004
" The bravest thing you can do when you are not brave is to profess courage and act accordingly."
Corra Harris

August 4, 2004
I am blessed

I am blessed for friends, which turned not to be my foes
I am blessed for many trials, which make me stumble and fall
I am blessed when I am weak, then I can still be strong
I am blessed for the storms, that I still can come to shore.
I am blessed in the darkness, for I see where my light lies
I am blessed to see my purpose in life, before I close my eyes.
I am blessed for the people, who leave footprints in my heart
I am blessed to feel this way, for I know someday I am far away
I am blessed because I know; god is always by my side
I am blessed to love life, before I die...
Can you feel the same way too?
Copyright © 2004 Rapport-ja
Be grateful with what you have.

August 4, 2004
" Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us."
Voltaire

August 4, 2004
" I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more."
Dr. Jonas Salk

July 28, 2004
" If a person gives you his time, he can give you no more precious gift."
Frank Tyger -- Submitted by Martha Varzaly --- Pennsylvania

July 28, 2004
" He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper."
Edmund Burke

July 26, 2004
" The happiest man is he who learns from nature the lesson of worship."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

July 26, 2004
" He teaches me to be good that does me good."
Thomas Fuller

July 26, 2004
" Most of the obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them."
Orison Swett Marden

July 21, 2004
" It's not what God gives you, that counts,...It's how you take care of it,..that does!"
Copyright © 2004 Donna Avvento
Because,....there is beauty in everyone of us,...and how it's presentation,..is based,..is the beauty,..of it!

July 21, 2004
" We are Divine enough to ask and we are important enough to receive."
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

July 21, 2004
" To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer."
Mahatma Gandhi

July 19, 2004
" Endings are really beginnings in disguise."
Written in 2004 by Kim Z. --- Illinois

July 19, 2004
" Yes I have doubted. I have wandered off the path. I have been lost. But I have always returned. It is beyond the logic I seek. It is intuitive ---an intrinsic, built-in sense of direction. I seem to find my way home. My faith has wavered but has saved me."
Helen Hayes

July 19, 2004
" So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable."
Christopher Reeves

July 14, 2004
" I am happy and content because I think I am."
Alain-Rene Lesage

July 14, 2004
" Do more than belong, participate. Do more than care, help. Do more than believe, practice. Do more than be fair, be kind. Do more than forgive, forget. Do more than dream, work."
William Arthur Ward

July 14, 2004
" No one has the right to feel hopeless, there's too much work to do."
Dorothy Day

July 12, 2004
" Friendship is transcendental in nature. It rises higher with every year of acquaintance. It has an almost spiritual ring to its existence, with the passage of time."
Copyright © 2004 Nirvikar Dahiya
In remembrance of a friendship and just knowing that it is there.

July 12, 2004
" The unthankful heart...discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!!"
Henry Ward Beecher

July 12, 2004
" Everything is a gift of the universe-even joy, anger, jealously, frustration, or separateness. Everything is perfect either for our growth or our enjoyment."
Ken Keyes Jr.

June 30, 2004
" Only the present is real. Only this moment is real. Nothing real can be dissolved. If something is real, it cannot be destroyed; it will remain. And it will remain whatsoever you do. Only unreal things can be dissolved. They can disappear, they can simply evaporate into nowhere, into nothingness."
Osho --- Submitted by S. Heighwaya --- United Kingdom
I love this, partly because it echoes the Course in Miracles, which says.. Only love is real. Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Also, I heard once that anything that can be lost was never really/truly yours anyway. I feel that the present moment and love are all we've really got and all that we can't ever really lose.

June 30, 2004
" Overcoming the unexpected and discovering the unknown is what ignites our spirit. It is what life is all about."
Daniel S. Goldin

June 30, 2004
" Don't fight forces; use them."
R. Buckminster Fuller

June 28, 2004
" It is this belief in a power larger than myself and other than myself which allows me to venture into the unknown and even the unknowable."
Maya Angelou --- Submitted by D.C. --- New York
Reaching the unreachable is always a dream, but believing that God is there every step of the way can make each dream a reality.

June 28, 2004
" How do we help each other rise up out of our shame and free our light? The answer is simple. We show compassion for mistakes, hardship, and pain. We acknowledge the goodness. We show respect. We believe in one another."
Copyright © 1999 Sally Scott

June 28, 2004
" It is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business."
Mohandas Gandhi --- Submitted Carla Bermeo

June 23, 2004
" We have two great challenges you and I, and they never end as long as breath lasts; to choose God and to love each other."
Marion D. Hanks - Submitted by Richard Hanks --- Utah
Marion D. Hanks, LDS Church Leader, Boy Scout Leader, Rotary Int'l Leader,
President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports, born Oct 13, 1921

June 23, 2004
" Keep praying but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers."
William Culbertson

June 23, 2004
I asked God for strength that I might achieve.
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things.
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy.
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed.
The Prayer of an Unknown Confederate Soldier

June 21, 2004
" People who say they believe in God think nothing bad will ever happen...people that really believe in God know bad things are still going to happen - they just know that he is always there to guide you through it."
Copyright © 2004 Nina Rachelle
Too many people are starting to underestimate the true meaning of believing in God.

June 21, 2004
" Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken."
Albert Camus

June 21, 2004
" Never forget that life can only be nobly inspired and rightly lived if you take it bravely and gallantly, as a splendid adventure in which you are setting out into an unknown country, to face many a danger, to meet many a joy, to find many a comrade, to win and lose many a battle."
Annie Besant English

June 16, 2004
" Though people may be outwardly different, they are equal in their souls. The Lord's word says that the value of one's worth is not in their class, nor in their wealth, it is in the nobility and beauty of their hearts."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Erik Alexander Selden
When I heard this quote, it got me to thinking that you should welcome everyone with a gentle and warm heart. I intend to follow this teaching forever.

June 16, 2004
" Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart."
Martin Luther

June 16, 2004
" Joy is what happens when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are."
Marianne Williamson

June 14, 2004
" The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the full light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny -- it is the light that guides your way."
Heraclitus --- Submitted by Dawn G. --- Michigan
Submitted in Honor of Scott E. Wilson, a great man who was killed by a drunk driver Nov 19, 1999, he lived his life by this quote.

June 14, 2004
" Treasure what you have right now, or else you will regret one day."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Subhesh Priyadarshi --- Illinois
It is good to enjoy what you have today.

June 14, 2004
" If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God."
G. K. Chesterton

June 9, 2004
" No good happens without prayers. So, if good things are happening unto you, go and pray, not for yourself, but for the one who has been praying for you all this while. And it takes just 5 minutes of your day!"
Copyright © 2004 Sorabh Sodhani

June 9, 2004
" Most people who succeed in the face of seemingly impossible conditions are people who simply don't know how to quit."
Robert Schuller

June 9, 2004
" The meaning I picked, the one that changed my life: Overcome fear; behold wonder."
Richard Bach

May 26, 2004
" If you forget why you are here, just ask the angel sitting on your shoulder."
Copyright © 2004 Daniel Yovich

May 26, 2004
" Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye."
Helen Keller

May 26, 2004
" The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly."
Buddha

May 24, 2004
" Everybody has something special inside of them; sometimes we need someone or something to happen for us to know. It only takes one person to say thank you, or one person to say that you've made a difference for that special thing to come out. Anybody can be a hero, if you listen to someone else in their time of need, you are a hero. There's no set definition of a hero, anybody can be one by being a selfless, wonderful friend."
Written in 2004 by Y. L., Age 18 --- Texas

May 24, 2004
" Put a great big smile on your face every morning and always remember, there is a PURPOSE."
Copyright © 2004 Cheryl A. Cioppa

May 24, 2004
" Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."
Charles Dickens

May 19, 2004
" In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps."
Proverbs --- Submitted by B.J., Age 16
This quote is very significant because although we have a million plans about things in our lives, God's purpose for our lives prevail.

May 19, 2004
" When we come to the last moment of this lifetime, and we look back across it, the only thing that's going to matter is 'What was the quality of our love?'"
Richard Bach

May 19, 2004
" Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate."
Albert Schweitzer

May 17, 2004
" You are the commander of your own destiny."
Copyright © 2004 Grace Teng

May 17, 2004
" Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: ''I'm with you kid. Let's go.''"
Maya Angelou

May 17, 2004
" Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost."
Robert H. Schuller

May 12, 2004
" Why is life hard? Why is life sometimes unbearable to live? Why is it, when something bad happens to us, instead of saying, "God thank you for letting us live", we say, "How could you let this happen?" Maybe we should be a little more thankful for what we have and the good things that happen, instead of what we don't have and the bad things."
Copyright © 2004 Christopher Thomas Insall
Sometimes when we pray, we only pray for the things that we need help with. Instead, I say, we might pray for the things God has done for us; like breath, life, family, the sky and anything that is of meaning to us. I'm just a kid, but this is what I think.

May 12, 2004
" Gratitude is riches, complaining is poverty. Instead of complaining about what's wrong, be grateful for what's right."
Zachary Fisher

May 12, 2004
" Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do that day, which must be done, whether you like it or not."
James Russell Lowell

May 10, 2004
" Nothing should be prized more highly than the value of each day."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rachael B., Age 18 --- Ohio
So much can happen in a single day...you can touch someone's life in a way you'll never know; or that day might be your last. Value each and every day.

May 10, 2004
" In order to experience real magic it is necessary to make a dramatic shift from outcome to purpose."
Wayne Dyer

May 10, 2004
" I'm not happy. I'm cheerful. There's a difference. A happy woman has no cares at all. A cheerful woman has cares but has learned how to deal with them."
Beverly Sills

May 5, 2004
" Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway."
John Wayne --- Submitted by Tyler Ware

May 5, 2004
" Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory."
Norman Vincent Peale

May 5, 2004
" Self worth comes from one thing, a belief that you are worthy."
Wayne Dyer

May 3, 2004
" When I do my best, God does the rest."
Written in 2004 by Owita Lewis
This quote is a life lesson for me.

May 3, 2004
" Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die."
G. K. Chesterton

May 3, 2004
" We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny. But what we put into it is ours."
Dag Hammarskjöld

April 28, 2004
" Even if I fall, I fall like a seed to germinate but not like a leaf to die."
Copyright © 2004 Sarveswara Bhamidi

April 28, 2004
" When our eyes see our hands doing the work of our hearts, the circle of Creation is completed inside us, the doors of our souls fly open and love steps forth to heal everything in sight."
Michael Bridge

April 28, 2004
" To develop true compassion, first we must know that suffering is real, and that sufferings hurt."
Thupten Rinpoche

April 26, 2004
" Being alive makes today the best day of your life."
Copyright © 2004 Timothy Shaak

April 26, 2004
" It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself."
Muhammed Ali

April 26, 2004
" Children's talent to endure, stems from their ignorance of alternatives."
Maya Angelou

April 21, 2004
" Faithless is he who says farewell when the road darkens."
J.R.R. Tolkien --- Submitted by L.K. --- Missouri
This was said by Gimli the dwarf in the Lord of the Rings (book). I've found it useful on many occasions.

April 21, 2004
" Every man has his secret sorrows, which the world knows not; and oftentimes we call a man cold when he is only sad."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

April 21, 2004
" Nobody is stronger, nobody is weaker than someone who came back. There is nothing you can do to such a person because whatever you could do is less than what has already been done to him. We have already paid the price."
Elie Wiesel

April 19, 2004
" Nothing bad can happen to me cause there is always something worse."
Copyright © 2004 Karim Somji

April 19, 2004
" To me every hour of the light and dark is a miracle, every cubic inch of space is a miracle."
Walt Whitman

April 19, 2004
" Today is the day to express your noblest qualities of mind and heart, to do at least one worthy thing that you have long postponed. Today you can make your life significant and worthwhile. The present is yours to do with, as you will."
Grenville Kleiser

April 14, 2004
" The definition of heaven is to look back on your life and be able to hold your head up high."
Copyright © 2004 Chad Summers

April 14, 2004
" Do not weep; do not wax indignant. Understand."
Baruch Spinoza

April 14, 2004
" The great blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach; but we shut our eyes, and, like people in the dark, we fall foul upon the very thing we search for, without finding it."
Seneca

April 12, 2004
" What you have right now means little compared to what you leave behind. Have you made a difference?"
Copyright © 2004 Joshua Brandsma
What is your legacy? How will you be remembered when you leave this world?

April 12, 2004
" In the face of uncertainty, there is nothing wrong with hope."
Dr. Bernie Siegel

April 12, 2004
" If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, 'thank you,' that would suffice."
Meister Eckhart

April 9, 2004
" Faith is the strength of the spirit!!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Gabriela Ferrara --- Cd. Mante Tamaulipas, Mexico
If you don't have faith, you don't have anything in your life!!

April 9, 2004
" Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand."
Emily Kimbrough

April 9, 2004
" A person is a product of his own thoughts. Believe big and grow big."
David Schwartz

April 5, 2004
" Five words everyone needs to know: LET GO and LET GOD!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by J.M. --- Texas

April 5, 2004
" He has not learned the lesson of life who does not every day surmount a fear."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

April 5, 2004
" Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen."
James Russell Lowell

March 31, 2004
" Be real, genuine, and authentic. That way there can be no threat; you are beyond judgment. It's safe to be defenseless."
Copyright © 2004 Simon Heighwaya
"The Real never dies, the unReal never lived" - Nisgardatta Maharaj
"Nothing Real can be threatened, Nothing unReal exists" - A Course In Miracles

March 31, 2004
" Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother. "
Kahlil Gibran

March 31, 2004
" Vitality shows not only in the ability to persist, but in the ability to start over."
F. Scott Fitzgerald

March 29, 2004
To all mankind:
" May we never find space so vast, planets so cold, heart and mind so empty that we cannot fill them with love and warmth..."
From an episode of Star Trek --- Submitted by Lenny Schmidt --- Iowa

March 29, 2004
" There is always hope when people are forced to listen to both sides."
John Stuart Mill

March 29, 2004
" Opportunity's favorite disguise is trouble."
Frank Tyger

March 24, 2004
" It is during your most troubled and saddest times in your life that you begin to see the real 'you' and discover the real person within you. That's when you begin to feel desperate, not knowing where to look for answers and whom to turn to. That's when you'll find God."
Copyright © 2004 Somching Leivang
I wrote this when I was weighed down by loneliness, when I had to leave another school where I had a really hard time making friends and adjusting. I got weaker in my studies and I developed a complex. Then I found God and realized that He could be the best friend I ever knew.

March 24, 2004
" Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever."
Isak Dinesen

March 24, 2004
" Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends."
Richard Bach

March 22, 2004
" Smelling a newborn's soft skin, hearing an infant's babble, a toddler's small voice, adolescent tales, positive songs, or elderly praise, restores youth."
Copyright © 2004 Kelly Cannon
If feeling old or wasted, just read this quote to feel better. It works for me.

March 22, 2004
" The first duty of love is to listen."
Paul Tillich

March 22, 2004
" There is always a risk in being alive, and if you are more alive, there is more risk."
Henrick Ibsen

March 17, 2004
" Live every sunrise like it's your first.
See every sunset like it's your last."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by L. Newcombe --- United Kingdom

March 17, 2004
" If you can't fly, then run.
If you can't run, then walk.
If you can't walk, then crawl.
But whatever you do, keep moving."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

March 17, 2004
" Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier."
Mother Teresa

March 15, 2004
" Sometimes we search for things we desire all over, search for true love in people far away from us. But it happens that things or love is present, so close to us, that we could even have taken it by hand. We never notice it. Why? Because maybe Allah wants us to experience things before giving us those things we need."
Written in 2004 by A. Saleem --- Pakistan

March 15, 2004
" Hope is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes strongly, has within him the gift of miracles."
Samuel Smiles

March 15, 2004
" God, grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is hopeless."
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

March 10, 2004
" The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by K.H. --- Kansas
No matter what is going on in your life, happiness can always be found.

March 10, 2004
" Never underestimate your problem or your ability to deal with it."
Robert H. Schuller

March 10, 2004
" The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of hell and a hell of heaven."
John Milton

March 8, 2004
" As I walked towards the Light, I realized that my true place in this world was within the Darkness; and soon my purpose became clear. I was to help others escape from the Darkness, so that they too could find their way home."
Copyright © 2004 Chris Langford
This quote was written because a close friend of mine was going through the same thing that I had gone through 3 years earlier. I figured that if I could make her understand why I was here, she would eventually reach to me for help.

March 8, 2004
" Fire is the test of gold: adversity, of strong men."
Seneca

March 8, 2004
" One of the surest evidences of friendship that one individual can display to another is telling him gently of a fault. If any other can excel it, it is listening to such a disclosure with gratitude, and amending the error."
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

March 3, 2004
" Never place a period where God has placed a comma."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Elisabeth M. --- Michigan

March 3, 2004
" The most powerful thing you can do to change the world is to change your own beliefs... and begin to act accordingly."
Shakti Gawain

March 3, 2004
" Toleration is the best religion."
Victor Hugo

March 1, 2004
" I now realize that God and the universe are always here for us -- it is us who turn away from them."
Copyright © 2004 M.L. Lopez

March 1, 2004
" Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith."
Henry Beecher

March 1, 2004
" Looking back, we see with great clarity, and what once appeared as difficulties now reveal themselves as blessings."
Dan Millman --- Submitted by Bernadette Ballezza --- New York

February 25, 2004
" There is nothing that lies beyond the reach of prayer except that which lies beyond the will of God."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Edwin Mensah --- Kumasi, Ghana

February 25, 2004
" These, then, are my last words to you: Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact."
William James

February 25, 2004
" You can have anything you want if you will give up the belief that you can't have it."
Dr. Robert Anthony

February 23, 2004
" Cowards and heroes both experience fear. It's what the hero does with the fear that makes him a hero."
Copyright © 2003 Mike Mitchell

February 23, 2004
" Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
Martin Luther King Jr.

February 23, 2004
" I'm proof that great things can happen to ordinary people if they work hard and never give up."
Orel Herhiser

February 18, 2004
" Hit me hard, and I will bounce back. Kick me hard, and I will turn back. Put me on the floor and I will stand back. Put me in the grave and I will rise back. But dare you dream that I will never fight back."
Copyright © 2003 Sandip Dutta

February 18, 2004
" Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man."
Rabindranath Tagore

February 18, 2004
" Compassion is not religious business, it is human business; it is not luxury, it is essential for our own peace and mental stability; it is essential for human survival."
the Dalai Lama

February 16, 2004
" Life only allows you to move forward, because tomorrow you're a new person with past lessons."
Copyright © 2004 Huong Nguyen
Don't regret what you did, for it truly is something great after all. It made you the person who you are today.

February 16, 2004
" Change has considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better."
King Whitney Jr.

February 16, 2004
" Every time you meet a situation, though you think at the time it is an impossibility and you go through the torture of the damned, once your have met it and lived through it, you find that forever after you are freer than you were before."
Eleanor Roosevelt

February 11, 2004
" Doubt is undoubtedly a good thing."
Copyright © 2001 David Seaton
When I was going through a rough patch, a friend got me round to thinking that my dilemma was because I was thinking too much about the future. But yet, the fact that I was thinking about it at all was good for me as it meant that I was strong enough to face up to facts and not brush them aside and pretend they didn't exist.

February 11, 2004
" Your circumstances may be uncongenial, but they shall not long remain so if you but perceive an Ideal and strive to reach it. You cannot travel within and stand still without."
James Allen

February 11, 2004
" Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies."
Ann Landers

February 9, 2004
" Sometimes humans beg for battles to be taken away from them, not realizing that only in struggling with shadows is the Light made manifest."
W. Michael Gear --- Submitted by Ashley R. --- Florida

February 9, 2004
" It is a wise man indeed, who well in advance, offers God all his thankfulness and praise, in anticipation of life's unavoidable trials, tribulations and pitfalls."
Copyright © 2004 Joseph P.Martino

February 9, 2004
" O Lord, help me not to despise or oppose what I do not understand."
Ruth Graham

February 4, 2004
" Life is like a game of poker. You never know if you are going to get a good or bad hand. You have to take chances with the cards you have and maybe you'll win and the only way to win is to play."
Copyright © 2004 Courtney Cooper

February 4, 2004
" MOM is WOW spelled upside down."
Copyright © 2003 Steven Troy Larson

February 4, 2004
" Love is not a word; it's the world."
Written in 2004 by Dev Kishore

February 2, 2004
" Be as courageous as a lion. Don't back away from fear. Face it, head on, and conquer your fear."
Copyright © 2004 Michelle Robin

February 2, 2004
" I want you to always remember this....... In life it is never, ever, ever too late to change. Remember that ... hold on to that. At the bleakest of moments history has been made. Sometimes it's only at our darkest moments that we can see the light. There is always hope in life because there is always GOD."
Copyright © 2004 Christine Michelle

February 2, 2004
" To move on, seek God."
Written in 2004 by S.Aquisap --- Manila, Philippines

January 28, 2004
" Don't worry about life's problems; there is no need. Through God, you will overcome all obstacles."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kaitlin C. --- Oklahoma
Don't worry about anything; give it to God. He will worry for you!

January 28, 2004
" Each day is a day that God has given us and each moment of that day is in His hands."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Stephanie P. --- Georgia

January 28, 2004
" Life is never Heaven on earth, but sometimes you get a little piece of it."
Patricia Heaton, Actress --- Submitted by Alison W. --- Ohio

January 26, 2004
" All God's colors are beautiful."
Written in 2003 by Kelly Cannon
Meaning, try not to see everything in black and white. Don't stereotype so much. Life's more interesting this way.

January 26, 2004
" What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step. It is always the same step, but you have to take it."
Antoine de Saint- Exupery

January 26, 2004
" Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

January 21, 2004
" Every miracle begins with a problem."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by J.W., Age 16 --- QLD, Australia

January 21, 2004
" The closer you come to Jesus, the more faulty you will appear in your own eyes; for your vision will be clearer, and your imperfections will be seen in broad and distinct contrast to His perfect nature."
Ellen G. White --- Submitted by Magati Obebo --- Nairobi, Kenya

January 21, 2004
" If our Goal is our soul, nothing impedes in reaching our destination."
Copyright © 2003 Lakkoju Goutam

January 19, 2004
" Faith is not believing that God can - It is knowing that He will."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Amber Gerber --- Wisconsin

January 19, 2004
" Don't lose faith in humanity; think of all the people in the United States who have never played you a single nasty trick."
Elbert Hubbard

January 19, 2004
" My friends have made the story of my life. In a thousand ways they have turned my limitations into beautiful privileges, and enabled me to walk serene and happy in the shadow cast by my deprivation."
Helen Keller

January 14, 2004
" Often we stand at life's crossroads & view what we think is the end but God has a much bigger vision & he says, 'Relax my child, it's just a BEND'."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Harpreet Singh --- Punjab, India
This helped me a lot when I was crushed up in my life

January 14, 2004
" How do the geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans, know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within, if only we would listen to it, that tells us so certainly when to go forth into the unknown."
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

January 14, 2004
" The first step is to fill your life with a positive faith that will help you through anything. The second is to begin where you are."
Norman Vincent Peale

January 12, 2004
" I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people convinced that they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who struggle to make one small difference after another."
Ellen Goodman --- Submitted by Bernadette Ballezza --- New York

January 12, 2004
" I have one life and one chance to make it count for something . . . I'm free to choose what that something is, and the something I've chosen is my faith. Now, my faith goes beyond theology and religion and requires considerable work and effort. My faith demands -- this is not optional -- my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference."
Jimmy Carter

January 12, 2004
" If wrinkles must be written upon our brow, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should never grow old."
James A. Garfield

January 7, 2004
" Choice, not chance, determines our eternal destiny. If you want to live forever after you die, don't wait till after you die to make that decision."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Gary Potratz --- Nebraska
I received this from a church sermon years ago and thought it might help someone as much as it has helped me.

January 7, 2004
" We all need a shoulder to cry on, to lean on, where love and care is plenty and ample, without any conditions laid. A corner in the room of life where we feel no need to pretend, no need to pull a mask on the face, as there is unconditional love and care in that place. Where love is given to the soul and not to the body, where love at its purest form dwells in somebody."
Written in 2003 by VKK --- Maharastra, India

January 7, 2004
" Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action."
Mahatma Gandhi

January 5, 2004
" Today is tomorrow's everlasting glory, what you do today affects what will happen tomorrow, so make it glorious."
David Z. Hood --- Georgia

January 5, 2004
" The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of its rewarding joy if there were not limitations to overcome. The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful if there were no dark valleys to traverse."
Helen Keller --- Submitted by Rebecca Wilholt --- Queensland, Australia

January 5, 2004
" God made us all different so he can love us all the same."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by D.W., Age 16 --- Michigan

December 17, 2003
" Real freedom comes from having peace of mind."
My mother in 1977 --- Submitted by David Pourreaux --- Quebec, Canada
This is a translation of - "La vraie liberté vient en ayant la conscience tranquille" from my French mother who added "that being able to go to sleep every night WITH your conscience at rest, THAT is the challenge my son"...

December 17, 2003
" The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is to live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof."
Barbara Kingsolver

December 17, 2003
" Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory."
Kendall Hailey

December 15, 2003
" Walk on with hope in your heart...and you'll never walk alone."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kamila Yaakob --- Selangor, Malaysia

December 15, 2003
" My country is the world, and my religion is to do good."
Ralph Waldo Emerson

December 15, 2003
" You get in life what you have the courage to ask for."
Oprah Winfrey

December 10, 2003
" Because when we love, we always strive to become better than we are."
Paulo Coelho --- Submitted by Ashley R. --- Florida

December 10, 2003
" Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrow is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow."
Dorothy Thompson

December 10, 2003
" There are two ways of meeting difficulties, you alter the difficulties or you alter yourself to meet them."
Phyllis Bottome

December 8, 2003
" Persisting resolutely to navigate life's rapids, scale it's mountains, move beyond its perceived limitations, and arrive at its finish line with faith and dignity shows the capacity for achievement."
Copyright © 2003 Steve Brunkhorst

December 8, 2003
" Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins."
Jim Rohn

December 8, 2003
" When ye are prepared for a thing, the opportunity to use it presents itself."
Edgar Cayce

December 3, 2003
" For years I have endeavored to calm an impetuous tide--laboring to make my feelings take an orderly course--it was striving against the storm."
Mary Wollstonecraft --- Submitted by Gina Hamilton --- California
I have stuffed them, ignored them, and controlled them many times in my life. The end result is always the same: Ka-boom! Your feelings are your feelings. Your feelings are who you are; they are what make you human. Don't let anyone try to shape them or stomp on them. Hold onto them, no matter what.

December 3, 2003
" God does not keep us from life's storms-he walks us through them."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Edwin Mensah --- Kumasi, Ghana

December 3, 2003
" Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation."
Brian Tracy

December 1, 2003
" Don't be afraid to cry...it's in crying that our spirit is reborn!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Liz Rackowski --- Massachusetts
After my Father passed away, I was scared to cry, to show people my weakness. It wasn't weakness and it wasn't until I could cry that I could heal!

December 1, 2003
" Taste life: sometimes it's sweet, sometimes it's salty, but it's always delicious."
Copyright © 2003 Katie Graf

December 1, 2003
" There are no bad people, just bad decisions."
Copyright © 2003 Tracy Petitt

November 19, 2003
" Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open."
Corrie ten Boom

November 19, 2003
" Life is not easy for any of us, but what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves."
Marie Curie

November 19, 2003
" We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world."
Helen Keller

November 17, 2003
" Unconditional love is like an investment. You keep on giving even if you don't have any capital left. You keep on investing even if you don't gain profit."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by L. Medina --- Manila, Philippines
My friend who is a Finance major gave me this advice. If you love someone unconditionally and don't expect anything in return.

November 17, 2003
" I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well."
Diane Ackerman

November 17, 2003
" Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate."
William Arthur Ward

November 12, 2003
" Let your light shine in the corner in which you stand and you will light the world."
Copyright © 2003 Jo Castle

November 12, 2003
" Peace is not something that you wish for. It is something you make, something you do, something you are, and something you give away."
Gandhi

November 12, 2003
" Peace is a process that begins with each of us and radiates out from there."
William Ury

November 10, 2003
" All things work together for good, to them that love God."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Noemi B., Age 14 --- Isabela, Philippines
This is one of my life verses that comforts me whenever I'm down.

November 10, 2003
" Appreciation can make a day--even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary."
Margaret Cousins

November 10, 2003
" What seems impossible one minute becomes, through faith, possible the next."
Norman Vincent Peale

November 5, 2003
" Man's ways lead to a hopeless end, but God's way leads to an endless hope."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Edwin Mensah --- Kumasi, Ghana

November 5, 2003
" In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit."
Albert Schweitzer

November 5, 2003
" One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn't pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself."
Lucille Ball

November 3, 2003
" When the tears fall, God will be there to catch them and to catch you."
Written in 2003 by Hannah T., Age 14 --- United Kingdom
I love this, and thought of it myself. It really helped me get through some hard times.

November 3, 2003
" Faith is free and available to all people at all times. It only requires that one fully embrace possibility, and the ultimate value is in the depth of the embrace."
Patch Adams, M.D.

November 3, 2003
" The possibility of stepping into a higher plane is quite real for everyone. It requires no force or effort or sacrifice. It involves little more than changing our ideas about what is normal."
Deepak Chopra

October 29, 2003
" Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and then when you have accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake."
Victor Hugo

October 29, 2003
" Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear."
Ambrose Redmoon

October 29, 2003
" With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity."
Keshavan Nair

October 27, 2003
" Every breath of mine is His divine gift, every pleasant morning His gentle reminder of His abundant love, The humble family-surrounding where I was born & raised was His great gift; so is the happy family he blessed me to raise now: In this sea of life He protects me so that I don't drown when the might tides come up. Like the mother-hen that secures her chicks, He keeps me safe from all adversities. So lowly, that I am not worthy to look up to His Heavenly abode to praise him; but as I close my eyes and offer my devotion and my eyes become moist, I can feel His wonderful touch... Blessed be His Holy name for ever, for ever, for ever... "
Copyright © 2003 CV Varghese (India)

October 27, 2003
" When you are faced with one of your deepest fears, embrace it, for it is your chance to overcome it."
Copyright © 2003 Heather Christiansen (Iowa)

October 27, 2003
" I also teach them to be fearless. I tell them, nothing is permanent with you. What is permanent with you is your attitude to the moment. That is what is within your control, and that's the only permanent thing at the moment I can see."
Kiran Bedi --- Submitted by Anantha G. --- A.P, India
Inspiration for me.

October 22, 2003
" Never bear more than one kind of trouble at a time. Some people bear all three-all they have had, all they have now, and all they expect to have."
Edward Everett Hale

October 22, 2003
" Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do."
Pope John XXIII

October 22, 2003
" Gratitude creates the most wonderful feeling. It can resolve disputes. It can strengthen friendships. And it makes us better men and women."
Gordon B. Hinckley

October 20, 2003
" Dreaming God's dreams accomplishes greatness out of nothingness. What are your dreams today?"
Copyright © 2003 Ogba Eke --- Lagos, Nigeria
This inspiration came to me after looking at the entire universe God created out of nothing but chaos and emptiness, which shows that we too can make things happen only if we believe.

October 20, 2003
" God loves you whether you like it or not."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Megan M., Age 18 --- Kansas

October 20, 2003
" I remember hearing in a talk that the more we express our gratitude to God for our blessings, the more he will bring to our mind other blessings. The more we are aware of to be grateful for, the happier we become."
Ezra Taft Benson

October 15, 2003
" No smile is more beautiful than the one that struggles through tears."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Caroline

October 15, 2003
" Act with courage and dignity; stick to the ideals that give meaning to life."
Jawaharlal Nehru

October 15, 2003
" The purpose of life is to live it, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience."
Eleanor Roosevelt

October 13, 2003
" The grace of God means something like: Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are because the party wouldn't have been complete without you. Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid. I am with you. Nothing can ever separate us. It's for you I created the universe. I love you. There's only one catch. Like any other gift, the gift of grace can be yours only if you'll reach out and take it. Maybe being able to reach out and take it is a gift too."
Frederick Buechner

October 13, 2003
" Should you shield the canyon from the windstorms you would never see the beauty of their carvings."
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

October 13, 2003
" As for courage and will - we cannot measure how much of each lies within us, we can only trust there will be sufficient to carry through trials which may lie ahead."
Andre Norton

October 8, 2003
" No matter how difficult the challenge, when we spread our wings of faith and allow the winds of God's spirit to lift us, no obstacle is too great to overcome."
Roy Lessin

October 8, 2003
" Many of us spend our whole lives running from feeling with the mistaken belief that you can not bear the pain. But you have already borne the pain. What you have not done is feel all you are beyond that pain."
Kahlil Gibran

October 8, 2003
" Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done."
C.S. Lewis

October 6, 2003
" Show me the individual who cherishes their friends and relatives, loves their spouse and children, honors their parents and worships their god, and I will show you a success in every sense of the word."
Copyright © 2003 Joseph P.Martino

October 6, 2003
" The obstacles you face are... mental barriers which can be broken by adopting a more positive approach."
Clarence Blasier

October 6, 2003
" What if we truly believed there is a God - a beneficent order to things, a force that's holding things together without our conscious control? What if we could see, in our daily lives, the working of that force? What if we believed it loved us somehow, and cared for us, and protected us? What if we believed we could afford to relax?"
Marianne Williamson

October 1, 2003
" Love plunges through all barricades and restraints and shines an eternal light that will pilot us through the gloomy shadows that may cast over us tomorrow."
Copyright © 2002 Nichole Troe

October 1, 2003
" I never met a person, I don't care what his condition, in whom I could not see possibilities. I don't care how much a man may consider himself a failure, I believe in him, for he can change the thing that is wrong in his life anytime he is prepared and ready to do it. When he develops the desire, he can take away from his life the thing that is defeating it. The capacity for reformation and change lies within."
Preston Bradley

October 1, 2003
" Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them.
Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it."
Rabindranath Tagore

September 29, 2003
" A dream come true is a prayer answered from God."
Copyright © 2003 Crysanne Johnston
I came up with this quote when I attended a seminar last year and realized that all that was achieved was a blessing from God.

September 29, 2003
" We live very close together. So, our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."
Dalai Lama

September 29, 2003
" It is cynicism and fear that freezes life; it is faith that thaws it out, releases it, sets it free."
Harry Emerson Fosdick

September 24, 2003
" In Failure, There is Rebirth!
In Rebirth, There is Belief!
In Belief..... Dawns a new day!"
Copyright © 2003 Eric Hueneke

September 24, 2003
" The truth is, if you asked me to choose between winning the Tour de France and cancer, I would choose cancer. Odd as it sounds, I would rather have the title of cancer survivor than winner of the Tour, because of what it has done for me as a human being, a man, a husband, a son, and a father."
Lance Armstrong

September 24, 2003
" A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities."
William Arthur Ward

September 22, 2003
" When Nomahlubi walked away, I lost a friend. However, hope guides me. The hope that I have not lost this friend, but more so, the hope that love will find a way and bring her back to me."
Copyright © 2003 Yolanda Mabenge
To encourage all those friendships that are hindered by forces of separation.

September 22, 2003
" I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor."
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

September 22, 2003
The world needs men and women...
who cannot be bought;
whose word is their bond;
who put character above wealth;
who possess opinions and a strong will;
who are larger than their vocations;
who do not hesitate to take risks;
who will not lose their individuality in a crowd;
who will be as honest in small affairs as in greater;
who will make no compromise with wrong;
whose ambitions are not confined to their own selfish desires;
who will not say they do it "because everybody else does it;"
who are true to their friends through good and bad, in adversity as well as in prosperity;
who do not believe that shrewdness, cunning, and hardheadedness are the best qualities for winning success;
who are not ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular;
who can say "no" with emphasis, although all the rest of the world says "yes".
Author Unknown

September 17, 2003
" Enjoy each moment, enjoy each breath, enjoy each smile for life should be well spent."
Copyright © 2003 Danielle Iwanyszyn

September 17, 2003
" The irony is that the person not taking risks feels the same amount of fear as the person who regularly takes risks."
Peter McWilliams

September 17, 2003
" A good example is the best sermon."
English proverb

September 15, 2003
" It is said being happy is like picture prefect. Many times we set the parameters of our happiness on the reciprocal action of our expectations from the people around us. In the pursuit to gain 100% happiness from others, we neglect our own small percent of happiness. This makes us an imperfect picture which is considered as the benchmark of unhappiness. Even if we are fortunate enough to get 10% of happiness from others, we can definitely put in all our effort to gain the rest of the 90% from within ourselves to be happy."
Written in 2003 by V.K.K. --- Maharastra, India

September 15, 2003
" Prayer is when we talk to God and meditation is when we listen."
Marianne Williamson

September 15, 2003
" Life is complex. Each one of us must make his own path through life. There are no self-help manuals, no formulas, no easy answers. The right road for one is the wrong road for another...The journey of life is not paved in blacktop; it is not brightly lit, and it has no road signs. It is a rocky path through the wilderness."
M. Scott Peck

September 10, 2003
" There comes a time in one's life, when in great and desperate need, that someone appears out of the blue to perform an extraordinary act of kindness and then suddenly disappears as quickly as they came. When that day came in my life, I was left to wonder if I had met my guardian angel disguised as a human."
Copyright © 2003 Joseph P. Martino

September 10, 2003
" Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight: always try to be a little kinder than necessary."
Sir James Matthew Barrie

September 10, 2003
" The little unremembered acts of kindness and love are the best parts of a person's life."
William Wordsworth

September 8, 2003
Grant me Lord, more of Thy grace
When trying seems the tests I face
More depth of faith I want to know
More of Thy love in me to grow

The devil's playing with my mind
Help me Father, not to be blind
Cleanse my vision, help me to see
The perfect way to eternity

Let not just my feet walk in this way
But that my heart be settled here each day
More of the joy in Thee to show
More willingness to fight the foe

We need not fear for Thou art by our side
Thy loving face, Thou will not hide
As Thy strong hand lifts us from despair
Doubtless, we'll one day get there

So help me God, never ever, to fear
In spite of our sorrows, woes & tears
More of Thy will, I long to seek
Less of self, to be childlike & meek

Others may laugh, mock, or mourn
It may leave my heart weary & worn
To stray, then Thy peace I'll never find
So help me Lord, to Thy yoke, I will bind

Help me go on, when the road seems dark
For each step taken will leave a mark
A help, or obstacle, that is my choice,
So God, may I always heed Thy voice

Though I know not what the future may hold
When days would be warm, or dreary & cold
But Lord, may I never forget the bow
To keep true, Thy blessings I would surely know
Copyright © 2003 Patricia Tan

September 8, 2003
" You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give."
Kahlil Gibran

September 8, 2003
" If you do a good job for others, you heal yourself at the same time, because a dose of joy is a spiritual cure."
Dietrich Bonhoeffer

September 3, 2003
" Everyone has been inspired - the best gift is to let them know - it just may be the inspiration that they need."
Copyright © 2003 Sami Kachel
I wrote this as a tongue & cheek comment. Then I re-read it and thought - not bad; simple and to the point. I guess sometimes the best quotes and writings, in general, are the ones that just land on the paper.

September 3, 2003
" Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is the letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions."
Gerald Jampolsky

September 3, 2003
"I can forgive, but I cannot forget" is only another way of saying, "I will not forgive." Forgiveness ought to be like a canceled note - torn in two and burned up so that it never can be shown against one.
Henry Ward Beecher

August 27, 2003
" Try to make positive steps on that unstable bridge of life that you've already broken or burnt, and if you can't make it across that old bridge, then use the knowledge you have acquired today to build a new stronger and well-developed one, so sturdy that you can still walk back across and reflect on the bridge that you once failed to cross."
Copyright © 2003 Grant Ormerod

August 27, 2003
" Surrender yourself humbly; then you can be trusted to care for all living things. Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things."
Tao Te Ching

August 27, 2003
" Every human being is born without faith. Faith only comes through the process of making decisions to change before we can be sure it's the right move."
Dr. Robert H. Schuller

August 25, 2003
" If you worry while you pray, then why are you praying?"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kizzy L. Marshall --- Florida

August 25, 2003
" We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses."
Carl Jung

August 25, 2003
" By the choices and acts of our lives, we create the person that we are and the faces that we wear."
Kenneth Patton

August 20, 2003
" Be patient in afflictions, for thou shalt have many, but endure, them for lo, I am with thee even unto the end of thy days."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by S.R. --- Auckland, New Zealand
This is a scripture from Doctrine and Covenants 24:8. Scriptures which are used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.... Background....whenever you have problems or things you think you can't bear...be patient because Heavenly Father is with you through them all!!

August 20, 2003
" Valor is a gift; those having it never know for sure if they have it till the test comes. And those having it, in one test, never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes."
Carl Sandburg

August 20, 2003
" Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly, even if they roll a few more upon it."
Albert Schweitzer

August 18, 2003
" A man's greatness is measured by his kindness."
Copyright © 2003 Brian Roscher

August 18, 2003
" Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
Tao Te Ching

August 18, 2003
" Every hour of the day and night is an unspeakably perfect miracle."
Walt Whitman

August 13, 2003
" If you want friends, be a friend first. If you want love and kindness at home, give love and be kind first at home. You see, we reap what we sow; so we have to initiate what we seek. We should be willing to give what we wish to receive. The easiest place to start is with our self, something we have total control of."
Copyright © 2003 Conrado Barba Favorito

August 13, 2003
" The healthy and strong individual is the one who asks for help when he needs it. Whether he's got an abscess on his knee, or in his soul."
Rona Barrett

August 13, 2003
" If you cannot lift the load off another's back, do not walk away. Try to lighten it."
Frank Tyger

August 11, 2003
" The best way to put the Law of Giving into operation - to start the whole process of circulation - is to make a decision that any time you come into contact with anyone, you will give them something. It doesn't have to be of material things; it could be a flower, a compliment or a thoughtful blessing, wishing them happiness, joy and laughter. Make a decision to give wherever you go, to whomever you see. If you want joy, give joy to others, if you want love, learn to give love; if you want attention and appreciation, learn to give love and appreciation. The easiest way to get what you want is to help others get what they want. The more you give, the more you will receive, because you will keep the abundance of the universe circulating in your life."
Deepak Chopra --- Submitted by Bernadette Ballezza --- New York

August 11, 2003
" I hope we can be happy where we are, be grateful for our blessings-now-here, accept the challenge that is ours and make the most of it, and don't be envious of others. God help us to be grateful."
Ezra Taft Benson

August 11, 2003
" Give thanks for sorrow that teaches you pity; for pain that teaches you courage -- and give exceeding thanks for the mystery which remains a mystery still -- the veil that hides you from the infinite, which makes it possible for you to believe in what you cannot see."
Robert Nathan

August 6, 2003
" Joy is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of God."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.B. --- South Carolina

August 6, 2003
" Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born."
Dale Turner

August 6, 2003
" It takes courage to lead a life. Any life."
Erica Jong

August 4, 2003
" Love is a matter of life and death and a bridge between life and death."
Copyright © 2003 Simon Heighwaya

August 4, 2003
" Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."
Melodie Beattie

August 4, 2003
" God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?"
William A. Ward

July 30, 2003
" Today's world is a busy place; too often, we exist from day to day, finding little joy in that existence. But joy is everywhere - from seeing the beauty of a garden of flowers, to hearing the laughter of children at play. Strive to see the joy around you, and you will be joyous."
Written in 2003 by A.S. --- Ontario, Canada

July 30, 2003
" Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength."
August Wilson

July 30, 2003
" If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend. That would be giving as the angels give."
George MacDonald

July 28, 2003
" Happiness is a decision we make everyday rather than something to be obtained."
Copyright © 2003 Tracy Costa

July 28, 2003
" It is a blessed thing that in every age someone has had the individuality enough and courage enough to stand by his own conviction."
Robert G. Ingersoll

July 28, 2003
" It's what each of us sows, and how, that gives to us character and prestige. Seeds of kindness, goodwill, and human understanding, planted in fertile soil, spring up into deathless friendships, big deeds of worth, and a memory that will not soon fade."
George Matthew Adams

July 23, 2003
" Whatever another has done to you, if you give love back to him/her, then you would be one who would be helped."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rishi Sahni --- Ohio
Always search for greatness around yourself.

July 23, 2003
" Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting."
Elizabeth Bibesco

July 23, 2003
" Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
Leo Buscaglia

July 21, 2003
" Never stop whispering your heart dreams, because you never know when your angel is listening."
Anita Papas

July 21, 2003
" You know quite well, deep within you, that there is only a single magic, a single power, a single salvation...and that is called loving. Well, then, love your suffering. Do not resist it, do not flee from it. It is your aversion that hurts, nothing else."
Hermann Hesse

July 21, 2003
" The secret of making something work in your lives is, first of all, the deep desire to make it work; then the faith to and belief that it can work; then to hold that clear, definite vision in your consciousness and see it working out step by step, without one thought of doubt or disbelief."
Eileen Caddy

July 16, 2003
" When you believe, you trust
When you trust you let go
When you let go it will come
And when it comes, only then will you truly believe"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by G. Wilson ---United Kingdom
--- For Anouska D. - My only love

July 16, 2003
" Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities; always see them, for they are always there."
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

July 16, 2003
" Expect the best. Convert problems into opportunities. Be dissatisfied with the status quo. Focus on where you want to go, instead of where you're coming from. And most important, decide to be happy, knowing it's an attitude, a habit gained from daily practice, and not a result or payoff."
Denis Waitley

July 14, 2003
Love never says: "I have done enough."
Marie Eugenie Milleret, R.A. --- Submitted by Julie Feliciano --- Philippines
This exceptional lady, a candidate for sainthood, was the foundress of a congregation of Roman Catholic religious nuns in Paris, France.

July 14, 2003
" Any loving act, even if it's only momentary, has a limitless power for good."
Elizabeth Kim

July 14, 2003
" Anything loving that we do or think contributes to the healing of humanity."
Marianne Williamson

July 9, 2003
" Everyday is but a victory or a defeat, perhaps worse - just a day gone-by, where I walk out upon the field of battle. It is there that I face my own demons to find if I truly am that which I aspire to be."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Cheri C., Age 15 --- Massachusetts
I love this quote because its so inspirational to me, and I think it is for everyone who reads it.

July 9, 2003
" Life can be wildly tragic at times, and I've had my share. But whatever happens to you, you have to keep a slightly comic attitude. In the final analysis, you have to not forget to laugh."
Katharine Hepburn

July 9, 2003
" Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for."
Stanislaus I of Poland

July 7, 2003
" I am happy right now; not because I have all that I want, but because I know that what I do want will come to me in good time. Through my hard work and perseverance, I will attain those things that I do not have yet that will make me happy. The strength to persevere comes from the happiness that I derive from my hope."
Copyright © 2003 Justin Wells
I sent this in a letter to a friend who has lost her will to continue searching for what makes her happy.

July 7, 2003
" Those who have easy, cheerful attitudes tend to be happier than those with less pleasant temperaments regardless of money, "making it" or success."
Dr. Joyce Brothers

July 7, 2003
" It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has."
Henry Ward Beecher

July 2, 2003
" Adversity will surface in every life. How we meet it makes the difference."
Marvin J. Ashton

July 2, 2003
" Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future."
Paul Boese

July 2, 2003
" What saves us is to take a step, then another step. It is always the same step, but we have to take it."
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

June 30, 2003
" It intrigues me, the way you smile and let me be, undeterred following your path and detachedly letting me find my own. It inspires me to breathe a little deeper, see a little further, into my very own reflection. It magnifies me, the way you keep your distance, while coming so close to the core - spontaneously and elusively uncovering. It inspires me to breathe a little deeper, see a little further, into my very own reflection."
Copyright © 2003 Jennifer Groth
This was written to my Aquarian boyfriend, who with his detached manner has shown me the meaning of acceptance and most of all TRUST. It represents the way we all should "live and let live", accepting, not only others, but OURSELVES.

June 30, 2003
" Each person has inside a basic decency and goodness. If he listens to it and acts on it, he is giving a great deal of what it is the world needs most. It is not complicated, but it takes courage. It takes courage for a person to listen to his own goodness and act on it."
Pablo Casals

June 30, 2003
Sometimes...God answers our prayers in the way our parents do, who reply to the pleas of their children with "Not just now" or "I'll have to think about that for a little while."
Roy M. Pearson

June 25, 2003
" God will not look you over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars."
Elbert Hubbard --- Submitted by Casey E. Faucon --- Louisiana

June 25, 2003
" Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly, even if they roll a few stones upon it."
Albert Schweitzer

June 25, 2003
" I want, by understanding myself, to understand others. I want to be all that I am capable of becoming."
Katherine Mansfield

June 23, 2003
" It makes you feel so good when you gain the strength to leap over the hurdles of life. On the other side, you are sure to find yourself and the God that created you."
Copyright © 2003 Misha A. Turner. Ph.D.

June 23, 2003
" Faith is different from proof; the latter is human, the former is a gift from God."
Blaise Pascal

June 23, 2003
" If we were logical, the future would be bleak indeed. But we are more than logical. We are human beings, and we have faith, and we have hope."
Jacques Cousteau

June 18, 2003
FIGHT BACK

never dreamt of it
but it's reality now
it's hard to accept
tough to resist
it has happened
happened to me
all pain and
no fun
it's not an end
but a beginning
to fight back

to win over it
your life
it's not lost
just hidden
win it back
Written in 2003 by K. Gopi --- India

June 18, 2003
" We must leave our mark on life while we have it in our power."
Isak Dinesen

June 18, 2003
" Knowing the boundary between good and evil guides a man to make reliable decision. Choosing good is understanding; living by it is wisdom; and fear of God is its maintenance."
Copyright © 2003 Jose B. Cabajar

June 16, 2003
" Embrace Your Will And Imagine!"
Copyright © 2003 Karin Peterson-Sitrin

June 16, 2003
" The secret of life is to let it go. Love is non-attachment, which is freedom. Wear this life, this world and everything in it like loose fitting clothes."
Copyright © 2003 Simon Heighwaya

June 16, 2003
" The bible says that God will never give you a burden that you cannot bear, so when you have a problem that you think is impossible to fix, take it as a compliment: God thinks you can!"
Copyright © 2003 Shauna Thompson

June 11, 2003
" Every day is a gift.
Treat it kindly.
Share it with joy."
Author Unknown

June 11, 2003
" The happiest life is that which constantly exercises and educates what is best in us."
Philip G. Hamerton

June 11, 2003
" What would it be like if you lived each day, each breath, as a work in progress? Imagine that you are a masterpiece unfolding, every second of every day, a work of art taking form with every breath."
Thomas Crum

June 9, 2003
" Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Life has no other discipline to impose, if we would but realize it, than to accept life unquestioningly. Everything we shut our eyes to, everything we run away from, everything we deny, denigrate or despise, serves to defeat us in the end. What seems nasty, painful, evil, can become a source of beauty, joy and strength, if faced with an open mind. Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such."
Henry Miller

June 9, 2003
" No matter what looms ahead, if you can eat today, enjoy the sunlight today, mix good cheer with friends today, enjoy it and bless God for it. Do not look back on happiness -- or dream of it in the future. You are only sure of today; do not let yourself be cheated out of it."
Henry Ward Beecher

June 9, 2003
" Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it onto future generations."
George Bernard Shaw

June 4, 2003
" Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments."
Joseph Addison

June 4, 2003
" We are all wanders on this earth. Our hearts are full of wonder and our souls are deep with dreams."
Gypsy saying

June 4, 2003
" The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity."
Francis Maitland Balfour

June 2, 2003
" No matter how rough the road ahead, look to God and it will soon be the road behind. With God all things are possible. Always trust in Jesus and things will inevitably be all right in the end."
Copyright © 2003 Nicole Armstrong
Never lose hope or get lonely because as long as you have Jesus, you are never truly alone.

June 2, 2003
" Don't let doubt cloud your sky's limits!"
Copyright © 2002 Yvette Console

June 2, 2003
" Being courageous requires no exceptional qualifications, no magic formula, and no special combination of time, place and circumstance. It is an opportunity that sooner or later is presented to us all."
John F. Kennedy

May 30, 2003
" My father is in heaven now, but one week before he died I asked him this question. "What is the best thing I can do for my two children?" He answered me immediately; "Always love and respect their mother". I will never forget those six words, and I will never forget you Dad."
Copyright © 1989 Rev St. George Crosse
I guess that the first time that I wrote it was in the eulogy for my father's home going service in 1989. My father, Rev. S. Winston C. Crosse, and I are both Methodist clergymen.

May 30, 2003
" There is something in a mother's voice that turns tears into smiles, and disappointments into hope."
Copyright © 2003 Steve Brunkhorst

May 30, 2003
" The starting point for a better world is the belief that it is possible."
Norman Cousins

May 28, 2003
" We should always remember that everything in life happens for a reason; it is fate, but we should also remember that fate gets twisted sometimes, but if we look deep inside ourselves we can find the strength to move on always; after every disappointment, every heartbreak, every trial of life. We can make it if we try."
Copyright © 2003 Dinah Hanson

May 28, 2003
" Life's field isn't arranged by vertical standards - it's horizontal by design and so is Heavenly Father's love and Kingdom - none should seek a vertical leap - but all should remember we are all his children each with different missions and that we'd be best about them - thus no comparisons except with what we should be doing and what we are doing."
Copyright © 2003 Charles J. Ingerson

May 28, 2003
" Every time you pray, if your prayer is sincere, there will be a new feeling and new meaning in it, which will give you fresh courage, and you will understand that prayer is an education."
Fyodor Dostoyevsky

May 21, 2003
" There's no such thing as problems, only challenges."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bogs Paguigan --- Manila, Philippines

May 21, 2003
" There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow."
O.S. Marden

May 21, 2003
" It isn't life that matters; it's the courage you bring to it."
Hugh Walpole

May 19, 2003
" The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith; and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety."
George Miller

May 19, 2003
" There is no point getting into a panic about the risks of life until you have compared the risks that worry you with those that do not."
Lord Rothschild

May 19, 2003
" I accept life unconditionally. Life holds so much - so much to be happy about always. Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can be felt only if you don't set conditions."
Arthur Rubinstein

May 14, 2003
" God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Christy C. --- Georgia

May 14, 2003
Your hope of future happiness shouldn't depend on a big "what if", but rather on the great "I Am".
Copyright © 2003 Scott Johnson

May 14, 2003
" The miracle is this - the more we share, the more we have."
Leonard Nimoy

May 12, 2003
" What is to give light must endure burning."
Victor Frankl --- Submitted by L.B. --- South Carolina

May 12, 2003
" Hope is the pillar that holds up the world."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Honeida R. --- Mauritius

May 12, 2003
" Be able to be alone. Don't lose the advantage of solitude."
Sir Thomas Browne

May 7, 2003
" You know how much it sucks when you feel all alone and have no strength to go on. Or sometimes you think you just won't ever go on. I have learned that in our weakness, He is strong. So many times we think, "Thanks God for leaving me when I'm at my lowest", but we forget that he's there ready and waiting for us to trust in Him so that He can show us that when we can't, He can.

Sometimes we have to go all the way to the bottom to see that we can't do everything. So next time you feel low and weak, remember that it's time for you to lay it all down at His feet and just let Him be your perfect strength."
Submitted by Rosa D. --- Texas
This is just what God has showed me in the past year. He really is awesome and worthy of praise!

May 7, 2003
" Real happiness lies not in achieving things others value, but in what we desire."
Copyright © 2003 Jagannathan Arockiam

May 7, 2003
" All the things you want to be, you already are."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shawnna Addy --- Indiana

May 5, 2003
" When these stars die, after the ageless darkness, more stars will come. Under them our future selves will be. When their stars die, yet more stars will come. This is unending, for the darkness itself is eternal, and while there is darkness, there will always be the possibility of stars."
Copyright © 2003 A. Wohsedis

May 5, 2003
" The only safe place is the present moment."
Copyright © 2003 Simon Heighwaya
Fear can only be of the past and future. You can only be afraid of something that has already happened or is going to happen. It is impossible to actually live in either past or future, as both are in the mind; memory and imagination. So fear cannot exist here and now!

May 5, 2003
" *See the invisible
*Do the impossible
*Believe in miracles!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by L. Smith --- Michigan

April 30, 2003
" Face adversity promptly and without flinching, and you will reduce its impact."
Winston Churchill

April 30, 2003
" Just as much as we see in others we have in ourselves."
William Hazlitt

April 30, 2003
" True beauty shines from the soul and warms the world with its kindness, compassion, and integrity."
Jean F. Winkler

April 28, 2003
" Faith is believing what we do not see. The reward of this faith is to see what we believe."
St. Augustine

April 28, 2003
" Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look at the stars."
Henry van Dyke

April 25, 2003
" Do not be afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact."
William James

April 25, 2003
" Life is not easy fo any of us, but what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves."
Marie Curie

April 23, 2003
" Joy increases as you give it, and diminishes as you try to keep it for yourself. In giving it, you will accumulate a deposit of joy greater than you ever believed possible."
Norman Vincent Peale

April 23, 2003
" First, recognize that you are not a sheep who will be satisfied with only a few nibbles of dry grass or with following the herd as they wander aimlessly, bleating and whining, all of their days. Separate yourself now from the multitude of humanity so that you will be able to control your own destiny. Remember that what others think and say and do need never influence what you think and say and do."
Og Mandino

April 21, 2003
" When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another."
Keller

April 21, 2003
" Anyone who dares to waste one hour of life has not yet discovered the value of life."
Charles Darwin

April 18, 2003
" Do not ask the LORD to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Eli V. --- Colorado

April 18, 2003
BELIEVE IN ME

You questioned yourself
You said you would never let you heart run free
But I ask you now
Will you believe in me
I know that you're afraid
That I might break your heart
But I promise to love you
Forever and true right from the start

For all of this
I just need one thing in return
Give me your love
And let this fire burn

I know you might think me naïve
But this feeling is so strong
I can't keep it contained
I've been waiting so long
And in the case
That you do not feel this way towards me
I'll simply wait
Until you can truly see

That this love is forever
And I have no doubt
I will be the one you turn to
When all the lights go out

I'll be there when you laugh
Especially when you cry
I will fight through it all
To keep this love alive

You need not look any further
For the love that u seek
So please
Believe in me
Copyright © 2003 Erik Wicklund

April 16, 2003
" Do not be too quick to condemn the man who no longer believes in God: for it is perhaps your own coldness and avarice and mediocrity and materialism and selfishness, that have chilled his faith."
Thomas Merton --- Submitted by Scott Johnson --- Florida

April 16, 2003
" As we travel through life, we will all go through bad experiences. But we don't need to let the bad experiences prevent us from being what we should be. We should always give life a second chance."
Copyright © 2003 Dinah Hanson --- Accra, Ghana
I, like many others, have gone through so many experiences in life. But through it all, I've kept the faith. It hasn't been easy, but I believe you live and you learn.

April 14, 2003
Lessons I've learned in my 18 years:

Remain close to God. He is with you when no one else is.
Never compromise your integrity or morals for anyone -
In the end you hurt yourself the most.
Realize that it's our difference that makes us special, not our similarities.
Listen to your parents. They really do know best.
Life could be taken away from you in a second. Live it now!
Believe with all your heart that God will take care of you wherever you go.
Show His love with others.
Written in 2003 by Laura H. --- Washington

April 14, 2003
Never look at yourself, and think, "Why would God pick me?"
Rather think, "Why not? I'm willing to do what needs to be done."
Copyright © 2003 Jayne Guare

April 11, 2003
I am always striving to do my best
Reaching and climbing
Above all the rest
Up, up and away I go
Helpful and hopeful
To all that I know
And once I reach
That shining star
I'll reach down and pull you up
Wherever you are
Copyright © 2001 Christine Michelle

April 11, 2003
" When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murders, and for a time they may seem invincible, but in the end they always fall, always."
Gandhi --- Submitted by Christy C. --- Georgia
I think this is a great quote in the present times we are all experiencing. We have to remember who is in charge here and believe and rest in Him. He is our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

April 9, 2003
" My love for you is like a free bird that is soaring thru the endless skies of unknown destination."
Copyright © 2003 Pross F. Dayao
I wrote and dedicate this quotation to my girlfriend in the Philippines.

April 9, 2003
" People don't want to hear about Jesus Christ ~ They want to meet Him."
Copyright © 1998 Micheal Pipes

April 7, 2003
Go B.I.G. (Go Believing In God)
" We all have decisions in life, some big, some small, but the decision that outweighs them all is whether or not we choose to Go B.I.G. When this decision is made EVERYTHING becomes possible, all dreams imaginable. So I challenge all of you, don't settle for the small things in life, but strive to be B.I.G."
Copyright © 2001 Adam Donyes

April 7, 2003
" God will do for you what you cannot do for yourself."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sara Ward --- Mississippi
I have a disease of addiction and after years of trying to over come this disease, I finally realized that God could and would do for me what I could not do for myself. And He did.

April 4, 2003
" Strength does not come without struggle. Relief does not come without pain. No one can help if there is no trouble. Cry and grieve, but remember that God is out in the rain with you and offering an umbrella."
Written in 2003 by Apricot C., Age 15 --- Louisiana

April 4, 2003
" Whenever you are feeling rejected, just know that you are really being protected."
Copyright © 2002 Mark Saunders
When things I want aren't really the things that I need, God has a way of showing me he is protection by allowing me to feel rejection. It is only later that I know that I am protected.

April 2, 2003
" I am Love; I Love who I am."
Copyright © 2003 Simon Heighwaya
To me this is the most primal and powerful affirmation of all. We knew it in innocence and we know it now... deep down. So many people search in so many places for the one thing that they already are the source of. Remember that Love is for-giving.

April 2, 2003
" You brought light into my life during the darkest moments, and never stop shining..."
Copyright © 2003 Hannah Wang Z. A.

March 31, 2003 " People are like stars...we all have our own special light that shines from within. Sometimes we find our light to be dim and we struggle to shine... but that is when we need the light shed from the other stars to help us light our path once again. A true light that comes from within, from our divine Maker is so brilliant that it penetrates into the souls of the other stars onto which it shines, leaving it's impression for eternity. Are you shining for someone today??" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Alexia Vlahos --- Paphos, Cyprus I thought of this analogy while trying to cheer a friend up. I believe that people come in and out of our lives for a reason...each person has that special something; that inner light, a smile, a touch, a helping hand or a listening ear. We are meant to grow as people from the light that we shed on each other. My hopes are that we learn to shed the same light as that of the brightest star of all...Jesus Christ! March 31, 2003 " Faith is how you know where you are going, Hope is what keeps you going, But Love is how you get there!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by SEF F. --- Washington When life is hard I always say this quote to myself! March 28, 2003 Let it be known To those, you and I, There has never been a reason To not reach for the sky For those who have wisdom Will surely know It is not where you have been But where you will go Kitty --- Submitted by M.V. --- Minnesota March 28, 2003 Help me be the best I can and always do the right, Guide me in the path of your everlasting light. I know that you are with me and will never let me stray, For as long as I have faith in thee You will always guide the way. Written in 2003 by Pamela J., Age 15 --- Texas Always remember that God will never leave you, he is always there to comfort and support you. He loves you and will never let you down. He will always guide you and help you choose the right path. JUST HAVE FAITH!!! March 26, 2003 " A beautiful soul as no other merit than its existence." Johann Friedrich von Schiller - (1759-1805) German Dramatist, Poet, Historian March 26, 2003 " Leisure consists in all those virtuous activities by which a man grows morally, intellectually, and spiritually. It is that which makes a life worth living." Cicero - (106-43 BC) March 24, 2003 " Sympathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well." Ralph Waldo Emerson March 24, 2003 " Being on a tightrope is living. Everything else is waiting." Karl Wallenda March 21, 2003 " Love is recognizing and nurturing the potential and true worth of ourselves and others." Copyright © 2003 Simon Heighwaya March 21, 2003 " I knew my life started, when I was born. I knew I appreciated life tenderly, when I met you." Copyright © 2003 Rania Zahr Created over a glass of wine and a lovely candle-light dinner with E.Scott Robertson March 19, 2003 " God can, in one second, calm a storm that has been raging in your life for a lifetime, if you believe." Copyright © 2003 Beverley Nambozo March 19, 2003 " Even if you see your shadow, you won't find yourself till you introspect yourself , ask what wrong has been done and start a new beginning instead of looking towards others. Ask yourself first ; God is always with us." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ajay Arora --- Delhi, India March 17, 2003 " All of the darkness in the world cannot overcome the light shed by a single flame." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jaimee G., --- Ohio March 17, 2003 " Sometimes, GOD pushes us to our limits. HE tests us beyond our endurance, because HE has greater FAITH in us...much more than we could ever think of with ourselves." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Karen Romero --- Manila, Philippines My thesis groupmates and I often recited this, to motivate ourselves when we were still in college...and it really worked! So, I'm sharing this thought with everyone. March 14, 2003 " The ones you remember most are those who inspire you. You might not always remember their faces, but you'll always remember their words." Copyright © 2003 Danielle E. Fitzpatrick March 14, 2003 " Just because you cannot see it, does not mean it is not there or does not exist." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Aisha S. --- Georgia March 12, 2003 " Faith is not the contradiction of reality; it is facing the reality with hope and courage." Robert Schuller --- Submitted by Apurva Jain --- Madhya Pradesh, India This thought makes you a real bold human being. People come out of their fear and start doing a lot of good. March 12, 2003 I pray for your smile, It reminds me of shining stars in the sky. I pray for your everlasting sparkling eyes, That would be the favorite dream of mine. I pray for your consistent success, although I know, The sky of the success will make you disappear from me. But I pray for your happy life. I pray for the path that would bring, Love and happiness, peace and hope for you. I know you are going far away from me. I know one day I will lose you. But one thing that you would never know, You would never understand, even I don't, That I pray for you till my last breath. Copyright © 2002 Aysha Iftikhar These lines prove that unconditional and true love is still accessible in today's world. But if you think you have found it, don't delay to express your true feelings. Be expressive. March 10, 2003 " The cross, which you carry now, can never be as heavy as the chains from which you were freed." Author Unknown --- Submitted by L.H., Age 17 --- Kansas March 10, 2003 " Life is what you make it when you make it with the one who made it." Copyright © 1995 Beverley Nambozo That is God. March 7, 2003 " If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it." Author Unknown ---Submitted by K.K., Age 15 --- Arizona March 7, 2003 F.R.O.G. (Forever Rely On GOD) When you find that your life isn't going like you planned or how you hoped it would just remember that GOD is the maker and he has a reason for everything. It took him just seven days to make the moon and the stars, the sun and the Earth, and Jupiter and Mars. How lovingly patient he must be because he is still working on all of us. While you wait on your turn don't pick out the bad things, pick out the good. Bring out the good in all things, but don't make things bigger than they actually are. Like GOD, work on the big things first but don't forget the little things. Our lives are like beautiful tapestries on a wall; the black strings are as important as the silver ones. God has a plan for all of us. Believe in him and he will lead you to your destiny because he believes in all of us. Be optimistic and follow your heart. Rely on God for yoru map on life and he will make sure you achieve your dreams. Copyright © 2002 Rebecca Moore March 5, 2003 " Be patient with your life; God only shows it to you one day at a time." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Daniel S., Age 15 --- British Columbia, Canada March 5, 2003 " Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 1:11 --- Submitted by Jamie P., Age 15 --- Illinois March 3, 2003 " Everything will turn to GOOD for those who trust in GOD. He comes with healings on his wings to Save and Set thee free." Author Unknown --- Submitted by G. Malik --- Mumbai, India March 3, 2003 " Sometimes I feel like my life is in pieces; but somehow, all of the pieces are good." Quoted in an article from Rolling Stone Magazine - Submitted by Crystal Calais February 28, 2003 " There was such a sense of possibility...I thought to myself...this is the beginning of happiness...it never occurred to me that it wasn't the beginning...it was happiness...it was the moment...right then..." From the movie "The Hours" --- Submitted by H.C. --- California February 26, 2003 " God has given each of us many talents. The choice of discovering, developing, sharing or wasting those talents is yours." Copyright © 2003 Kelvin Billington "Live your Dreams" February 26, 2003 " I don't fear the waves, for I trust the One who made the Ocean." Author Unknown --- Submitted by B.G., Age 17 --- Washington February 24, 2003 " Nobody ever said life was gonna be fair. You won't get anywhere by running scared. If you look down deep inside, you'll find the faith to make you strong and carry on." Author Unknown --- Submitted by B.S., Age 15 --- Georgia February 24, 2003 " Guardian Angels Never Take Vacations." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Courtney J. --- Western Australia, Australia Good advice for anyone who believes they are in trouble and can't get out of it. February 21, 2003 " To wish is hope; to believe is faith." Author Unknown --- Submitted by A. Woodward --- New Mexico February 21, 2003 " Prayer without faith is only wishful thinking." Copyright © 1999 Connie Pryor February 19, 2003 " The love of power can destroy the world. The power of love can rebuild it." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rebecca J., Age 18 --- Yorkshire, United Kingdom February 19, 2003 " Blessed is he whose fame does not outshine his truth." Rabindranath Tagore February 17, 2003 " A friend is the only shield for the battles within the heart." Copyright © 1994 Michael Pereillo III February 17, 2003 " Life is a test, so make the best of it while you're here....because before you know it, you're at the end...But, life's end is only the beginning of a great adventure..." Copyright © 2002 Scott Chapman A quote about life. February 14, 2003 " The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes." Frank Lloyd Wright February 14, 2003 " When I first open my eyes upon the morning meadows and look out upon the beautiful world, I thank God I am alive." Ralph Waldo Emerson February 12, 2003 " ...It's hard to accept, but you can't change the past. You can't go back and manipulate things to the way you wanted them to happen. Because life'd be meaningless and boring and just not worth living. But you can change the future and that's a beautiful thing about life. Yes, you will make mistakes. And yes, you will have bad days - but as long as you let the past go, you'll have such a gorgeous and bright future ahead of you. Knowing that things were meant to happen. Knowing that each day you will learn something so that you keep growing to be a better person. Life is like a rope, twined in all its complexities and yet weaved into one marvelous stream that you have the chance you use something amazing from. So grab hold of it." Copyright © 2003 Anna Mathews I wrote this just recently. I had an exceptionally bad day and felt kind of low, so I sat on my verandah and something just came to me - so I grabbed my journal and wrote it down. This is just the end of what I wrote, but from then on, I kept coming back and reading it to inspire me - I hope it inspires you. February 12, 2003 " As to one friend said to me, as I lied down in tears, You may have lost the battle but you have yet to win the war." Author Unknown --- Submitted by D.S., Age 17 --- New York February 10, 2003 " If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jim Hartwig --- Michigan February 10, 2003 " Even science says this: harder the sad times, better the chances of you bouncing back from them!" Copyright © 2003 Sorabh Sodhani February 7, 2003 " God is the author; men are only the players. These grand pieces, which are played upon the earth, have been composed in heaven." Balzac --- Submitted by Aparna S. --- Tamil Nadu, India February 7, 2003 Sincerely speaking, Where on earth would you rather be Than where you are at this moment? This instant, your eyes might be taking for granted An image that shows life with countless miseries. Soon it might all be over; The laughs, the tears, and reflections. You think it's eternal. Play life like a card game. Know that what is unseen, What you feel, The love you share with others, Generosity and honesty, Faith and tenderness, Not only lasts a lifetime, It lasts forever, Through all eternity. Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ursula B. --- Florida February 5, 2003 " When God created you, He very well knew what you were going to be up against in this life. So be brave, trust yourself and God. Success will be the only outcome." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Suman J. --- Andhra Pradesh, India February 5, 2003 " God may know your path, but you choose it." Christopher Kraft --- Submitted by Jamie Kraft --- Ohio February 3, 2003 " A person of real beauty smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection and prayers." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Josephine Loh --- Singapore February 3, 2003 " Give God what's right, not what's left." Copyright © 2000 Mark Saunders January 31, 2003 " We're not here to see through each other, we're here to see each other through." Author Unknown --- Submitted by L.D. --- Saskatchewan, Canada January 31, 2003 " Serving God is too important to put it off until tomorrow." Pastor Terry Booher --- Submitted by Linda H. --- Florida January 29, 2003 " People don't often see the broken heart of humanity; we may be the only Jesus they ever meet or the only bible they ever read. We must reach out to people at all times and do the Lord's work while we spend our time here. And whenever you meet someone for the first time, don't judge him or her by what station they're at in life because you never know, that person may end up being your best friend." Copyright © 2003 Leanne Selby January 29, 2003 " You are you for a reason, God made you special and you are blessed! Never let anyone tell you different!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Samantha U., Age 14 --- Ohio January 27, 2003 " What if we didn't have the capacity for healing, unity, and forgiveness? What if we didn't try to listen, say thanks, or be kind? What if we didn't need each other… or say I love you? What if we hadn't experienced the terror, the pains, the regrets, and foibles of being human? But we did. We know more. Let's not forget that we do." Louise B. Parsley --- Submitted by Bethany E., Age 14 --- Texas January 27, 2003 " The purpose of life is to discover True Love; The secret is to discover the Present Moment." Copyright © 2003 Simon Heighwaya January 24, 2003 " In order for the Lord to make you, He must break you. The defining moment when we become truly dependent on the Lord is when there is no one left to depend on, but Him. Because you see, there is nothing more gratifying to our Sovereign Father than when we come before the Throne of God on our knees, naked, poor and helpless, full of humility. It is only then that the Lord is able to wrap his arms of mercy around us, heal our wounds and enable us bloom into the most beautiful flower, for He Himself is more beautiful than we could ever imagine." Written in 2003 by R.P., Age 19 --- Indiana I've been through the storm and I've been through the fire. I have been hurled into a pit of despair and I've survived the fires of hell. It is only at my very least that the Lord could make me my very best. When you realize everything else around you has fallen away, and you fall to the ground on your knees and cry, "Where were you Lord in all of this?" He bends down, picks us up with His mighty hand and says, "My dear child, I never left. You did." These are the words that I live by. He is my Savior. January 24, 2003 " We often pray for bigger and better things. In the process we neglect what we already have. Be content with what and whom you have today. Cherish them today, if you fail to it might not be at your disposal tomorrow." Copyright © 2003 Ashdon D. Brown January 22, 2003 " My life is blessed; I have held my childrens' children." Copyright © 2003 by Sue Kinnan Just a thought I had after our third granddaughter was born... how blessed I've been! What a privilege to hold the children of my children! January 22, 2003 " Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet, and take only ways that are firm, do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil." Proverbs 4:25-27 --- Submitted by Jen B., Age 14 --- Minnesota Jesus loves you so much...I hope you all know that and be prepared in life...no matter what you'll have your tough times but turn to God and ask him into your heart. I saw the tremendous change and joy...now will you? January 20, 2003 " Let your Love be like the misty rain, falling softly, yet flooding the rivers..." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Julie Feliciano--- Philippines Found this in one of those "motto" shops in a plaque. To me, it is an ideal way for a mother to love her children/ her husband...her friend...anyone. January 20, 2003 " Once in my life, I met a good soul.. so kind and caring. Once in my life, I met an angel.. so sweet and thoughtful. Once in my life, I met you, a good soul and angel." Author Unknown --- Submitted by C.A.M., Age 15 --- Philippines This quote reminds me that whatever happens, I will never forget that somehow, somewhere I met someone like YOU. January 17, 2003 " No obstacle in life shall be wasted. We truly do not understand the reoccurring preaches of our fellow teacher unless the lesson is to be learned first hand. No man will understand 'Not to touch the hot oven' until he is burned. Until he is burned, he will not understand the beauty of the lesson, for no lesson can be learned or gained without a little pain. When we understand the pain, we will learn the pot is to be avoided and the obstacle already overcome. No obstacle will be wasted; no lesson will be learned without sacrifice." Copyright © 2002 Adèle Wagner January 17, 2003 " Every life is a plan of God going somewhere, someday." Copyright © 2003 Roge Abergel January 15, 2003 " On life's highway, sometimes we must travel the wrong path to find the right one." Copyright © 2000 Mitchell Orapello January 15, 2003 " I have no idea what I did in my life to deserve having you in it.....but it must have been my finest hour." Copyright © 2002 Heidi Clark January 13, 2003 " Ultimately, all the battle of life is within the individual." Shoghi Effendi --- Submitted by Karen Roysterrr --- Nevada From the writings of the Bahai Faith January 13, 2003 " To fully understand, accept and forgive yourself is to come home." Copyright © 2002 Simon Heighwaya January 10, 2003 " Everyone has baggage, some more than they can handle. They have to learn to let others help carry it sometimes, no matter how much they think they're strong enough to do it themselves." Copyright © 2002 Rachel Tarian January 10, 2003 " Believing the Word of God is truly wonderful! Saying the Word of God you believe is truly faith!" Copyright © 2002 Brooksie La Vonne Cook January 8, 2003 " Exhausted after all efforts, to the lord's shelter I go. Now that to His shelter I have come say I, Lord, ruin me or save me, as may please thee!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bandana Karki --- Kathmandu, Nepal Whenever I feel down and low and feel that life is not worth living, I go through these lines and immediately I get a sense of relief that now I need not worry as God's going to take care of all my troubles. Hope it will serve you the same way friends. January 8, 2003 " If you pray that God will change you, you must first believe that you can be changed." Copyright © 2002 Nugroho Budianggoro January 6, 2003 " Even the severed branch grows again, and the sunken moon returns: wise men who ponder this are not troubled in adversity." Bhartrihari; South Asian philosopher --- Submitted by Jayash N., Age 14 --- Janakpur, Nepal Sorrow and pain in our lives are just a passing phase and as the above quote says, good times always follow the bad ones so CHEER UP!! January 6, 2003 " Don't blame God for obstacles that occur in your life, but rather, let those obstacles be an opportunity for you to come closer to Him." Copyright © 2002 Jeremy Chan December 23, 2002 " You don't have to have muscles to be strong." Written in 2002 by Heather D., Age 16 --- California If you expect your life to be perfect, then expect disappointment. I have learned that rough times are inevitable and inner strength is essential. Only God knows your fate, and you can't predict your own destiny. December 23, 2002 A Part of Me; a Part of You Every moment that we are together, I am learning something, and that knowledge becomes a permanent part of me. Though my feelings will be different a year from now, or ten years from now, part of the difference is You. Because of you, I am a different person, and the person I will grow to become, with you or without you by my side, will have gotten there partly because of you. If you were not in my life right now, I could not be who I am right now. Nor would I be growing in exactly the same way. Much of what I grow toward, and change within myself, has to do with what I respond to in you, what I learn from you, what I understand about myself through you, and what I learn about my feelings in the dynamics of our relationship. I do not worry about our 'future together' since we have already touched each other and affected each other's lives on so many levels that we can never be totally removed from each other's thoughts. A part of me will always be you, and a part of you will always be me. That much is certain, no matter what else happens. Larry S. Chengges --- Submitted by Pat Schemmel --- Michigan December 20, 2002 " There is no oil without squeezing the olives; no wine without pressing the grapes; no fragrance without crushing the flower. So when you are pressed, God is just bringing out the best in you." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ruth Aquino --- Negros Occidental, Philippines December 20, 2002 THAT'S GOD " Have you ever been down and out? Have you ever felt that nobody seems to be around for you to talk to... That's God... He wants you to talk to Him. Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like doing something nice for someone you care for? That's God...He talks to you through the Holy Spirit. Have you ever been thinking about somebody that you haven't seen in a long time and then the next thing you know you see them or receive an e-mail, or a phone call from them? That's God...for there is no such a thing as coincidence. Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn't even ask for, like money in the mail, a debt that had mysteriously been cleared, or a coupon to a department store where you had just seen something you wanted, but couldn't? That's God... He knows the desires of your heart. Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it is going to get better, but now you look back on it... That's God...He passes us through tribulations to see a brighter day." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Banu K., --- Kathmandu, Nepal A little something to make us cheerful December 18, 2002 " I recommend climbing up the tree of love. Climb every branch with the same effort as the one before; climb fast and with love in your heart. When you get to the top, take a look around at all you have accomplished." Copyright © 2002 Sean Hayes December 18, 2002 " Bad things happen to good people, and maybe this is the reason. The hard times strengthen our character, much like muscles being pushed beyond their limit. And, as we all know, fruit trees don't thrive on mountain tops, but in the valleys." Copyright © 2002 Scott Johnson In the Bible, Jesus said that He is the vine, and we are the branches (John 15:1-17). I like the fact that He didn't compare himself to just any fruit tree, but a grapevine. It's fruit is growing low enough to the ground, where it is easily reached by anyone who desires it. We ALL have times when we're too weak, or depressed, or self-centered, or blind to the truth, or whatever. But the "fruit" of God's presence is never out of reach. Humbly looking for God, is the sure-fire way to find Him. Search for Him, with ALL your heart, and He WILL be found by you. (Jeremiah 29:12-14). December 16, 2002 " Dealing with circumstances, there are only two choices: to deal with it in Faith or in Fear. You either trust in the Lord, or allow the devil to tempt and worry you. Take your pick." Copyright © 2002 Lemon Lemon December 16, 2002 GRANDCHILDREN Who put the "grand" in grandchildren? It surely was God above! He knew there would be a time in our lives, When we would need their kind of love! So we must always be there for them, With a love, tender yet strong, Teaching them the things we taught our kids, While "passing the faith along!" Copyright © 2002 Robert F. Dotson I am the grandpa of five, 3 granddaughters & 2 grandsons! December 13, 2002 " Today is unique! It has never occurred before and it will never be repeated. At midnight it will end, quietly, suddenly, totally. Forever. But the hours between now and then are opportunities with eternal possibilities." Charles Swindoll --- Submitted by Claudine A.S. --- Metro Manila, Philippines December 13, 2002 " Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." M. Scott Peck, Md. --- Submitted by Katie M., Age 17 --- California I used this quote in my college application paper. December 11, 2002 " Humility is a vital virtue we need to be upright in life. If you are not humble in life, you will fumble in life." Copyright © 2002 Samuel Taiwo Humble yourself, no matter your personality, in life and God will keep exalting you. December 11, 2002 " Never regret anything you have been through, because only with those trials, will you become a better person the next day." Copyright © 2002 Crystal Hunt ASAP-Always Say A Prayer December 9, 2002 " Hope never gives up on those who persevere." Copyright © 2002 Jeremy Chan December 9, 2002 " Don't let your knowledge of the past cloud your vision for the future." Copyright © 2002 Rev. Stephen Greening December 6, 2002 " If God never let you fall, you would never learn to trust him. It's at the most difficult times in our lives, that God shows us his amazing LOVE." Author Unknown --- Submitted by S.J., Age 16 --- Texas December 6, 2002 " No one was born a mistake, because God doesn't make mistakes!" Written in 2002 by Amber S., Age 14 --- Ohio If you think you are a mistake just always remember that God doesn't make mistakes! That is what I like to think! December 4, 2002 " The secret of unconditional Love is allowing. Allowing yourself to be who you truly are, allowing others to be as they truly are; allowing the universe to be just as it is... and allowing yourself to be an instrument of God, to express and create." Copyright © 2002 Simon Heighwaya It's handy to remember that abundance is simply allowing all good things to flow to and through you!! December 4, 2002 " If God was small enough to understand, He wouldn't be big enough to worship." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Deana H., Age 15 --- Georgia This is a very simple quote that goes straight to the point. I have found comfort in it, many times, when I wasn't sure why God let something happen. It's just a reminder that God is in control and He knows everything, so when we don't understand something that He does, it's all right, we aren't supposed to. Most of the time God will, in some way, reveal his reasons, but if He doesn't, we should understand that He sees and knows everything that we don't. November 22, 2002 " Peaceful atmosphere is source for creativity." Copyright © 2002 Chinnappan Baskar November 22, 2002 " The flame never dies because the commitment never ends." Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.N. Sabu --- California November 20, 2002 " For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 --- Submitted by J.Y., Age 16 --- North Carolina This past year, I had to face a lot of challenges in my life. However, time and time again, this Bible verse has helped me through everything. My advice to everyone: Never give up! Put your hope in the Lord and pray incessantly! November 20, 2002 " Michelangelo, the Renaissance artist, considered himself more a sculptor than a painter. He would say that he could look at a raw, uncut lump of marble and see the perfect statue..'the angel'.. imprisoned within it. Then, all he had to do was carve away what was not needed and release it, set it free. We are like this. At the core of each individual is a pure love, calm, connected, boundless. All we have to do is learn to let go of the baggage, the fears, and the beliefs that imprison us and allow life to chip away the rest, to reveal something truly beautiful, something eternal." Copyright © 2002 Simon Heighwaya November 18, 2002 " You must carry on the peace so that heaven on earth becomes reality." Author Unknown --- Submitted by S.N. --- California November 18, 2002 " Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." Martin Luther King Jr. --- Submitted by K.M., Age 17 --- Minnesota I used this quote for my faith statement and it has helped me out a lot in my life. November 15, 2002 " I do not know the future But I know the God Who knows. And in His perfect wisdom, Unknowing, I repose." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sue K. --- Washington D.C. November 15, 2002 " There are basically just two emotions, love and fear. Love is natural; fear is acquired. Love is positive, fear negative. Love accepts and fear rejects. Love opens up, expands... fear closes down, contracts. Love strengthens; fear weakens. While love lets go fear tries to hold on, fear wants to keep you prisoner while love knows you are free!!! Love says 'I am good enough', fear is not so sure... BUT, Love dissolves fear!!! At a deeper level there is only LOVE; It's what we are, it's what God is, it's natures way... it unites everything because it's at the core of everything... it really is all that matters!!!" Copyright © 2002 Simon Heighwaya Love truly IS the answer, Love does conquer all and perfect love does cast out all fear! It is unconditional Love that gives life its mystery. Live, love, give and laugh! November 13, 2002 " Life is a jigsaw puzzle. Everyone has all the pieces in front of him or her. It's those who put those pieces together, to see the big picture, that stand out above all others." Copyright © 2002 Tania Kannadan Think of this quote every time you feel as if your life has no purpose or like it's falling apart...because you have the pieces with you. Just step back..try again. November 13, 2002 " Faith in God is the summit of all you need in life. For, from faith comes understanding (that is, understanding that you can never fully understand), from this understanding comes love and awe, and from this love comes the desire to act and live only for Him." Copyright © 2002 Christina Schuster November 11, 2002 " If everything is perfect and rosy in life, we will learn nothing in this world. If everyone were to be the same in life, the purpose of co-existence will be defeated." Copyright © 2002 Samuel Taiwo God has positioned everything in life for a purpose. He alone is prefect. November 11, 2002 " Whenever you're troubled, don't just go to God and say, 'I have big a problem.' Go to the problem and say, 'I have a BIG God!'" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nicholas L., Age 15 --- Singapore November 8, 2002 " Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. Let me hold you while I may, for it will not always be so. One day I shall dig my fingers into the earth, or bury my face in the pillow, or stretch myself taut, or raise my hands to the sky, and want more than all the world your return." Mary Jean Irion --- Submitted by S. Kinnan --- Washington D.C. I've had this on a plaque in my home for over 30 years, and I think it means more every year. November 8, 2002 " I've realized that God's got a plan for everything. If something is meant to be, it will happen. You can't force love, it's just going to be there and you'll know it. When the time is right you'll know it." My friend, Jessie --- Submitted by L.C. --- Florida November 6, 2002 " When someone breaks your heart, God doesn't escape. He stays to mend it from within." Copyright © 2002 Nicholas Lim November 6, 2002 " I learned in my Psychology class that emotions take over reasoning. So I guess when it comes to love and losing love, our emotions take over the better of us and we are unable to think rationally and reasonably. It is not our fault; it is just how our brain is made up. Love can take over a huge part of our emotions and when we lose the one we love, we end up living through our emotions and realizing we are not the person we truly are." Written in 2002 by Erin H. --- Ohio, United States I wrote this after breaking up with the love of my life. He would always say I cried too much, but then I realized that crying was just my way of expressing how much I felt to him. Sometimes he made me feel like it was something I needed to change about myself, but then I realized that it is a normal part of who I am. I know it is not the greatest but maybe someone out there, who went through the same as me, will realize that we are all human and we do live through emotions. November 4, 2002 " God is the only one to know why things happen; I realized that." Written in 2002 by Monikita --- Mexico November 4, 2002 " Do we dare let God be who he says he will be in us?" Oswald Chambers --- Submitted by S.S., Age 17 --- North Carolina November 1, 2002 " God will bring people into your life and through them, He will teach you to laugh and teach you to cry. He will teach you to think and teach you to learn. He will teach you to talk and teach you to listen. He will teach you to love. But there comes a time when He will also teach you to let go, and through letting go He will teach you to remember all that He has taught you." Written in 2002 by Alison E., Age 14 --- Georgia November 1, 2002 " You have to live your life for yourself. Doing things just because you think they will please other people is never going to make you happy. It will never work. For yourself, decide the path you want to travel, allow yourself to make mistakes, change your mind sometimes, and never forget to remember others along your way." Written in 2002 by Erin V., Age 15 --- Wisconsin October 30, 2002 " If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth and power, but for the passionate sense of potential -- for the eye which, ever young and ardent, sees the possible. Pleasure disappoints; possibility never." Soren Kierkegaard October 30, 2002 " It's faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living." Oliver Wendell Holmes October 28, 2002 " When you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, try putting down that which is God's work." Copyright © 1999 Carrie Gatewood October 28, 2002 " Everything else can wait, but your search for God cannot wait." Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda --- Submitted by J. Sridhar --- AP, India October 25, 2002 " Spirituality is finding God within yourself." Copyright © 2002 Ashley Gormley This just sort of came to me one day, for I see my life as one big spiritual journey and experience. I am 99.9% sure this originated from my own free thinking mind, but if I am wrong and this quote has indeed been said by someone else, I apologize. Love, Light, and Friendship, Ashley October 25, 2002 " The most important test in life is not the written test but the test OF life." Copyright © 2002 Dalhia Shelton October 23, 2002 " God will move mountains...If YOU bring the shovel." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Josh M., Age 18 --- Virginia October 23, 2002 " Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light." Albert Schweitzer October 21, 2002 " The charity that is trifle to us can be precious to others." Homer October 21, 2002 " No one can arrive from being talented alone. God gives talent; work transforms talent into genius." Anna Pavlova October 18, 2002 " We should find God in what we do know, not in what we don't; not in outstanding problems, but in those we have already solved." Author Unknown --- Submitted by J. Reid --- Waikato, New Zealand October 18, 2002 " Prayers act as a painkiller in hard and difficult times." Written in 2002 by V.K.K. --- Maharastra, India October 16, 2002 " Those who sow in TEARS shall reap in JOY." Bible - Book of Psalms --- Submitted by T.B. --- Ohio October 16, 2002 " Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another." George Eliot October 14, 2002 " Don't stop dancing...believe that you could fly." Scott Stapp (Singer for Creed) --- Submitted by Cassandra Olguin --- Illinois Helped me through hard times. October 14, 2002 " Hold on to Faith. It is the source of believing that all things are possible. It is fiber and strength of a confident SOUL." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Faith Malahlane --- Gauteng, South Africa October 11, 2002 " Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself." Matthew 6:34 --- Submitted by Jen M. --- Louisiana Instead of always worrying about things to come, have faith that God will handle everything. October 11, 2002 " Sometimes, in the middle of our ordinary lives, love gives us a fairy tale." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Anand Srivastava --- Ranchi, India October 9, 2002 " As I grow to understand life less and less, I learn to live it more and more." Jules Renard October 9, 2002 " The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds can change the outer aspects of their lives." William James October 7, 2002 " While walking on the road of life, sometimes I felt helpless and tired, and life became so dark that I couldn't see a single light ahead. Suddenly, among the clouds, sparkling stars of the sky appear. I see one great power behind, which is always invisible and can only be felt; although in hard times, I always think I am alone. From that day, on which I started trusting that immortal power behind stars, I became so strong and brave. Now I can easily walk in the darkness of life without knowing the next step. Thus I hope one day, all darkness of my life will be turned into bright light." Copyright © 2002 Aysha Iftikhar October 7, 2002 " How far we travel in life matters far less, than the people we meet on the way." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Faith Malahlane --- Gauteng, South Africa October 4, 2002 " Happiness is like a butterfly; chase it and it flies away, but wait patiently and it will land softly on your shoulder." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Stephanie Bos --- Tennessee Also remember true happiness depends on you and no one else. October 4, 2002 " The average estimate themselves by what they do, the above average by what they are." Johann Friedrich von Schiller October 2, 2002 " Sometimes an Angel is merely the reflection of who we really want to be." Copyright © 2002 Greg Olson October 2, 2002 " It's okay to keep the other six days holy too." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Cynthia Franklin --- Mississippi September 30, 2002 " God is the glue that keeps the body and soul together." Copyright © 2002 Adora Amyclus September 30, 2002 " Maybe the meaning of life is not to have all the right answers, but to have all the right questions." Copyright © 2002 Opnick Tatone September 27, 2002 " Oh! Lord, what's the matter? Don't You trust me? Give me some problems." Rohit Nenekar ---Submitted by Ali Asgar Nagaria --- Maharashtra, India I do not know who is the real author of this line, but it was spoken to me by Rohit. He inspires me to always face the problems in life head on...come what may. Hats off to you Rohit. September 27, 2002 " If you yearn to see a rainbow, don't be afraid to stand in the rain." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Dr. Lewis Turchi --- California September 25, 2002 " Everyone needs time to reflect. The best thing we can do is to look at life, as if it is a mirror of each day's events, and start appreciating how easily that mirror can be shattered, as it is "fragile". The truth always reflects our lives; this will give us the strength to deal with everyday life." Author Unknown ---Submitted by Lurlin L.L. --- Cape Town, South Africa September 25, 2002 " So often we look at a calendar of days as merely a symbol of the passage of time. We forget why we are on this earth. We forget that there is a reason for all of the pain and all of the struggles. We forget that we were put on earth to learn something. If everything were perfect in this life, we would never learn anything new. We would not be able to elevate our spirits through the events that happen to us." Lynn V. Andrews --- Submitted by Rebecca W. --- California September 23, 2002 " With the spirit of love, dedication, will power, creativity, and hard work; everything is possible in the world." Copyright © 2001 Chinnappan Baskar September 23, 2002 " To believe in something not yet proved and to underwrite it with it our lives; it is the only way we can leave the future open." Lillian Smith September 20, 2002 " Everything, even darkness and silence, has its wonders." Helen Keller September 20, 2002 " You know the rule; if you are falling, dive." Joseph Campbell September 18, 2002 " No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." Charles Dickens September 18, 2002 " Happy the man who can call today his own; who, secure within can say, tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today." John Dryden September 16, 2002 " With courage and pride we face our day, For each new day can bring a new beginning, Hold your head up high, And know that tomorrow can be a new day." Copyright © 2002 Ellen Flickner September 16, 2002 " Nothing can overcome the human spirit." Dave Pelzer --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- Essex, United Kingdom September 13, 2002 " For the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." Isaiah 41:13 --- Submitted by J.K. --- Oregon Always keep in mind, if you trust in God, he will always be there for you... through your trials and in times of great joy. Praise God, for this is his word and God cannot tell a lie. Have faith. September 13, 2002 " If you're going to PRAY don't worry; If you're going to WORRY, don't pray!" Lucille Rose Rossi --- Submitted by Chris L. --- Illinois I have found this advice to be so true over the past years. I hope and Pray that this will help others as it has helped me. September 11, 2002 Lofty Thou art, higher than all. Cradle and abode of man Is far beneath thee. From thee, help descends, pouring in torrent. The Most High, earth's and thy Maker, Vestured with eternity, in thee dwells. All, visible. Audible, all desires. Unlimited! Unlimited, Divine promises whisper. Oh man! Your hopes, stare. Bury all thy past woes; brighten thy future. Amidst thistles, though, help beckons, Speaking life. Necessity speaks, "Flying upward with wings of the morning ..." Oh life! Thou wearing experiences, wrapped Up in vicissitude, pains and troubles, Solution cries, "Upward gaze..!" From the Lofty, With wings of the dove, Behold! Help arrives. Copyright © 2001 John Taiwo In learning to write poems I thought of the height of Heaven, the troubles in the world, the great possibilities and help we receive, from the Father above, when we pray. September 11, 2002 " If there is sky above and ground below, then everything is possible." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Amruta Khot --- Maharashtra, India September 9, 2002 " Trusting in the will and timing of the Lord has as much to do with humble acceptance, at times, as it does with enduring patience." Copyright © 2002 Matt McCullough September 9, 2002 " There is no idea so uplifting as the idea of the service of humanity." Woodrow Wilson September 6, 2002 " No matter how dark your day seems, remember that the sun is always shining just above the clouds. It's never out of reach, all you have to do is stretch a little!" Copyright © 2002 James Gale September 6, 2002 " Appreciation is fertilizer for the soul." Copyright © 2000 Valynnda K. Slack September 4, 2002 " The peace that God offers is a gift. It is part of His treaty declaring the war that has been raging in you for so long is over. Disarmed from your head and heart is the ache that once crippled you. The paralyzing pain of the past has been replaced by a new hope. The awful ache within you has been exchanged by the awesome peace of God. This is a peace flowing from trust. This is a peace overwhelming trouble. This is a peace that fills your being. This is the peace of God flowing from inside you." Copyright © 2002 Ric Feeney September 4, 2002 " Empathy during agony is a portion of divinity." Elder Neil A. Maxwell --- Submitted by Matthew McCullough --- Utah August 30, 2002 " Love can make your cry or make you die; time may be a century or a second; but hope, hope is the one thing you can hold onto. You can control hope, you can give hope, so if you have hope, share that with the world." Written in 2002 by Jessie M. --- Ohio We all need hope, love, time, and faith. August 30, 2002 " My joy in sunsets is not just to see them go down in awesome splendor, but to realize that--somewhere on the other side of the world--someone is watching that same sun rise up, to promise new beginnings." Written in 2002 by E.P. --- Washington August 28, 2002 " Therefore we are comforted in His comfort." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Eke Ogba --- Nigeria August 28, 2002 " Sometimes it is hard to see the good in a situation, but it is always there." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Dan Smuin --- Utah August 26, 2002 " You are what your deep driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- United Kingdom August 23, 2002 " If I take the wings of eagles and fly to the farthest sea, Even there, My God, is still with me." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kimberly Banks --- Ohio You cannot run from God, for He sees everything and knows everything. August 23, 2002 " It's more blessed to travel than to arrive." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sachin Stalin --- Goa, India August 21, 2002 " I don't think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that still remains." Anne Frank August 21, 2002 " All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare." Benedict Spinoza August 19, 2002 " Patience is the art of hoping." Marquis de Vauvenargues August 19, 2002 " There is one spectacle grander than the sea, that is the sky; there is one spectacle grander than the sky, that is the interior of the soul." Victor Hugo August 16, 2002 " Afflictions are the steps to heaven." Elizabeth Seton August 16, 2002 Coming into the Undivided Life If you know the content of your own heart ... If you can be consciously aware of this condition ... Then you not only know the secret contents Of the heart of everyone else you meet, But you also know that there is no difference Between you and all of these "others" In the realization of this undivided life You are given the Grace of knowing That God is one ... And that each one of us Is a secret measure of His divine life. Copyright © 2001 Guy Finley August 14, 2002 " Let us follow our destiny, ebb and flow. Whatever may happen, we master fortune by accepting it." Virgil August 14, 2002 " Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Anais Nin August 12, 2002 " Walk with a hope in your heart and you will never be alone!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Anand Srivastava --- Ranchi, India August 12, 2002 " God spoke through the Sacrifice of Jesus, Intelligence of Lord Krishna, Compassion of Buddha, and Purity of Mahaveera." Sharadchandra Salunke --- Submitted by Ravindra Sheelavant --- Kansas He was my headmaster in school and he made this quote to display in the school. August 9, 2002 " The will to do, the soul to dare." Sir Walter Scott August 9, 2002 " I used to want the words 'She tried' on my tombstone. Now I want 'She did it.'" Katherine Dunham August 7, 2002 " To persevere, trusting in what you hope for, is courage." Euripides August 7, 2002 " Drop the question of what tomorrow may bring, and count as profit every day that fate allows." Horace August 5, 2002 When dark clouds reign, And nature braves the cold; A smile is still sovereign, For the timid to go bold. Copyright © 2002 Farhana Nordin August 2, 2002 " Resolved: To live with all my might while I do live, and as I will wish I had lived ten thousand years from now." Jonathon Edwards August 2, 2002 " What you want to be eventually you must be every day. With practice, the quality of your deeds will get down into your soul." Frank Crane July 31, 2002 " God doesn't give us problems that he knows we can handle; Rather, He gives us the power to handle the problem." Author Unknown --- Submitted by J MJ --- Texas July 31, 2002 " Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment." Ralph Waldo Emerson July 29, 2002 " For unto whomsoever much is given, of him much will be required." Luke 12:48 July 29, 2002 " Life is a long lesson in humility." James Barrie July 26, 2002 " In thy heart are the stars of thy fate." Johann Von Schiller July 26, 2002 " Life always gets harder toward the summit --- The cold increases, responsibility increases." Nietzsche July 24, 2002 " Humility and a hungry heart are necessary keys, to unlocking the mysteries of God." Copyright © 2002 Scott Johnson Inspired by Psalm 25:12 (Living Bible) "Friendship with God is reserved for those who reverence Him. With them alone, He shares the secrets of His promises." July 24, 2002 " If God leads you to it, He will lead you through it!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Alicia Lotti --- Pennsylvania Everything that happens in life happens for a good reason, and if you look back on the changes in your life, you will see that. Understand that God never gives us anything that we aren't capable of handling. He made us strong, and we can strive through any challenge! July 22, 2002 " I realized one day that all the yearnings, all the dreams inside me, inside my soul, were not just gonna go away and that the only way I would be truly happy was to go and do something about them." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Simon Heighwaya --- Essex, United Kingdom July 22, 2002 " One way to see life: life is like a fast food restaurant. There's so many options to choose from and after you try one, if you don't like it, you can go back and choose something else until you find out what you like." Copyright © 2002 J.C. Otero July 19, 2002 " You have no business to find out where God is leading, the only thing God will explain to you is Himself. Profess to Him-'I will be loyal'." Oswald Chambers --- Submitted by Vera Flyzik --- Pennsylvania July 19, 2002 Nothing From Nothing If . . . You serve only yourself, You serve nothing. If . . . You love only yourself, You love nothing. If . . . You cling only to yourself, You hold nothing. If . . . You wish to please only yourself, You please nothing. If . . . You have only things as pleasures, You have nothing. If . . . Your thoughts wrestle with tomorrow, You struggle with nothing. If . . . You strive to amass only wealth, You count for nothing. If . . . You hunger for the approval of others, You starve for nothing. If . . . You aim and win the world's applause, You hear nothing. If . . . You are wise in only the ways of this world, You have learned nothing. If . . . You are alive only to yourself, You live for nothing. Copyright © 2002 Guy Finley --- Submitted by Roel Corpus --- Oregon July 17, 2002 " The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one minute to the next." Mignon McLaughlin --- Submitted by Leah Terry --- New York This quote is one that I try to think of daily. Life isn't easy a lot of times. Sometimes just a few inspirational words gives you that extra push to make it through the day. July 17, 2002 " Substantial kneeling before God precedes successful standing up to temptation." Copyright © 2002 Scott Johnson Inspired by the Biblical story of the events in the Garden of Gethsemane. Matthew 26:41 Mark 14:38 Luke 22:40-46 July 15, 2002 " Work for this world as you will never die, pray for heaven as you will die today." Muhammad (the Prophet of Islam) --- Submitted by Ali Naci Keyik --- Turkey July 15, 2002 " I'm not yet who I should be, but because of Jesus, I'm not who I used to be." Copyright © 1999 Connie Castillo July 12, 2002 If you feel that you cannot live any longer, Pick yourself up and dust yourself off, Hold your head high And remember everything that you have going for you. Copyright © 2002 Julie L. Reid I wrote this poem when I was near to death. I remembered all that I had going for me and felt that through the thick and the thin of all my problems that I had to keep on going. July 12, 2002 " Those who came before you left a legacy to follow. What you do in life marks your legacy. Make your mark tonight!" Copyright © 2002 Matthew Garno This is a inspirational quote that I wrote for my football team! July 10, 2002 " I cry to you, my Lord, my rock! Do not be deaf to me, for if you are silent, I shall go down to the pit like the rest. Hear my voice raised in petition as I cry to you for help, as I raise my hands, my Lord, toward your holy of holies." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.K. ---- New York July 10, 2002 " True prayer is always the answer." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Virat PPatel --- Maryland July 8, 2002 Good Morning everybody I hope your day goes swell. Weather large or small the task Do your best to do it well. If it rains on you this morning, Consider them God's Holy tears... For the many who are lost and Have so many, many fears. Give a smile to all who pass you. Show the world your Christian face. Try to find the one's who need you To lead them to His Holy Grace. AMEN --- Copyright © 2002 Carol Bouche' Ottlingeer July 8, 2002 " Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, 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 grow faint." --- Isaiah 40:30-31 --- Submitted by Jon Baarilone --- California June 28, 2002 " There's no better place to search for hope than the future; A concept that gives everyone in existence a reason to live." --- Copyright © 2002 Amy Newak June 28, 2002 " The mass of the body does not equal to the mass of the soul..." --- Shaolin Temple --- Submitted by Endy S.. --- Singapore June 26, 2002 " If you are blessed with a friend you are blessed for life, as I was with mine." --- Written in 2002 by Vicki G. --- Englandd, United Kingdom June 24, 2002 I AM I was regretting the past and fearing the futures, Suddenly my Lord was speaking, "My name is I am". He paused, I waited, He continued. "When you live in the past, With its mistakes and regrets, It is hard; I am not there. My name is not "I was". When you live in the future, With its problems and fears, It's hard; I'm not there. My name is not "I will be". When you live in this moment, It is not hard; I am here. My name is I am." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Patriciia Gorman --- Australia June 24, 2002 " God is so wise that He never created friends with price tags. If He had, I could never have afforded a 'friend like you'." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Benedicct Mbele --- Gauteng, South Africa June 21, 2002 " I know life, at the moment, can be a horrible, cold place; when you're too depressed to move, too sad to talk, and so closed-up that everyday, you cry to yourself internally, never letting anyone know your pain. I know that life is better than this. Get out of bed. Take a walk outside in the beautiful sunshine, take a deep breath and breathe in the grace and wonders of life. Smile and laugh with those whom you call friends. I know, whenever you're down, in that cold place, throw away your journal and just think of life and how outstanding it is to be alive." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kurt T.. --- NSW, Australia June 19, 2002 " In love and in pain, always know that you have friends. Friends are forever. A true friend will always be there for you in times of need, even when the rest of the world seems to have left you behind. I hope I can be such a friend, because I know I treasure the friends I have." --- Copyright © 2002 Neill MacRae June 19, 2002 " The only way to live life is to live it with hope." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by W.T. ---- Illinois Without hope, your goals in life are always out of reach. Keep your hope alive! June 17, 2002 " When you seek happiness for yourself, it will always delude you. When you seek happiness for others, it will always serve you." --- Wayne Dyer --- Submitted by Dan I., ---- Vic, Australia June 17, 2002 " I swear the Earth shall surely be complete to him or her who shall be complete. The Earth remains jagged and broken only to him or her who shall remain jagged and broken." --- Walt Whitman --- Submitted by L.E. --- Alaska June 14, 2002 THE POWER OF ONE! All it takes is... One mind to create a dream, One heart to power that dream, One body to fulfill that dream, And one soul to believe "In The Power Of One" --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Patriciia Gorman --- Australia June 14, 2002 REMEMBER TO REMEMBER When your senses reel, And all you can feel Is the pull of the world on you... ...Cling fast to your Aim, Remember His name And strive in your Work to be True. --- Copyright © 2001 Guy Finley --- Submittted by Roel Corpus --- Oregon June 12, 2002 " The hero is the one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. The saint is the man who walks through the dark paths of the world, himself a light!" --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sheetall Singh --- Bombay, India June 12, 2002 " Faith isn't Faith, until it's all you're holding on to." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Emily DD. --- Oklahoma June 10, 2002 " Be thankful for the difficult people in your life; the annoying, the sad, the bitter, even the cruel bullies. God has put them there to show you something. It is only through dealing with them, that He is able to show you... the real you." --- Copyright © 2002 Scott Johnson June 10, 2002 " He who thinks he's suffering alone does not know God." --- Copyright © 2002 Rudy Byleveld June 7, 2002 " As long as you have memories, yesterday remains. As long as you have hope, tomorrow awaits." --- Copyright © 2002 Yolanda Mabenge June 7, 2002 " The world may crown success but God crowns the faithful." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Philip Heisler --- New Jersey June 5, 2002 " Let us think that we would be able to squeeze SIN, And then out would come Pride, which causes you to be rebellious. Also out would come Selfishness, which causes you to covet." --- Jesus del Cristo Martinez --- Submittedd by Juan Cavallo --- Florida June 5, 2002 " I may be poor, but only in human standard of wealth. But I am richer than he who cannot forgive, Because my heart will be full of people's thankfulness." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Perlie Laurente --- Manila, Philippines June 3, 2002 " If prayer is you talking to God, then intuition is God talking to you. Follow your bliss, and listen to your heart." --- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer --- Submitted by Dan I. --- Vic, Australia June 3, 2002 " A friend is one who looks beyond the broken fence And admires the flowers in your garden." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Moniquee H. --- Singapore May 31, 2002 POETRY OF EFFORT I was walking along the garden path And saw that the life of effort is pure poetry. I saw the Lotus in the pond Making effort to stay far above the muck below. Pure and blessed the Lotus bloomed To make the lonely walker happy. The Sunflower craned his neck to face the Sun, And look into his eyes with expectation and courage. The Sun smiled upon the Flower Admiring the great risk he was taking. His petals withered in the burning heat - his colors faded. Yet his seeds swelled with life-giving oil of wisdom. The enchanting fragrance of Henna makes A transient, yet, profound effect. Crushed into paste on the stone of life With tears of happiness and sweat of labor - Brings forth the deep red color of wisdom. The heart is cooled and dyed permanent with Henna - The refreshing fragrance of enlightenment Still lingers on into the night. I was walking along the garden path And saw that the life of effort is pure poetry. --- Copyright © 2002 Raghunath Narayan Tanttry May 31, 2002 " Winter never fails to turn to spring." --- Nichiren Daishonin (Buddhist Priest 13tth century) --- Submitted by Tonya Tobias - Plummer ---- New York This is from the Buddhism of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for individual enlightenment as well as for the peace and cooperation of the entire world. May 29, 2002 " Be unconditioned; love unconditionally." --- Copyright © 2002 Simon Heighwaya May 29, 2002 " If God is good, then so are all of his creations. Problems are only a man's individual thought that he holds inside so the answers to your problems are within you. Be silent, get quiet, and know that everything in the universe is perfected in love and harmony. There is a reason for everything; know it, trust it." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Dan I. --- Vic, Australia May 24, 2002 " At the end of the day all that life comes down to is love. Only love can heal pain, loss, and frustration. Love brings you happiness, fulfillment and success. Just recently I lost someone I loved for a long time. His death taught me that all you can do for yourself and others is love them. Forget the grudges, learn from your mistakes; you only live once, so live it fully. You never know when it will be your last." --- Written in 2002 by Monique C. --- Georggia May 24, 2002 " Whatever will be, will be whatever you WILL it to be." --- Copyright © 2002 Edd Uluschak May 22, 2002 " If no one hears your call.... walk alone." --- Mahatma Gandhi --- Submitted by Christoopher Green --- ACT, Australia May 22, 2002 " Embrace failure, for that is knowledge." --- Copyright © 2001 Diego Sayles May 20, 2002 " Don't ask God to erase your fears; ask God to help you in facing them." --- Ravina Goyal --- Submitted by S.G. --- New Jersey May 20, 2002 " Take time to think of those who have left the life we know. Try to hear what they wish they could have done differently, and live your life through their wisdom." --- Copyright © 2002 Brie Carlon May 17, 2002 " Stay on your feet as you go and even the highest mountain will remain beneath you." --- Copyright © 2002 Paul Flynn May 17, 2002 THE WAY YOU As each day passes by, I can't help but think of you. You're in my heart, You're in my mind. Why, you ask? There is just something about you, The way you hold yourself together even in your toughest times. The way you never let anyone see you cry, even though we can see it in your eyes. The way I wish that I could be as strong and as beautiful as you. The way no matter what the world throws at you, You always stay positive and NEVER give up! The way, no matter how hard I try to be the weak link and doubt my abilities and myself You are always there to pick up my broken pieces and straighten me out. You are who you are, And no one else. You show so much compassion and love, You inspire me, I love you. Who are you? You know who you are. --- Copyright © 2002 Katie Kolkmeier This is for a friend of mine, who encouraged me to go on with life, and live in the future! May 15, 2002 " God works in mysterious ways. You never know what he has planned for you, and it may not be something you like. But you must always trust him and know that it's right." --- Copyright © 2002 Kaylen Houser May 15, 2002 " Cast your cares upon the Lord and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall." --- Psalm 55:22 --- Submitted by Jessica Foosmark --- Michigan May 13, 2002 " Faith is a light which, however faint, can brighten the darkest of lives where it exists and can darken the brightest of lives where it does not." --- Copyright © 2002 Abhimanyu Rathore May 13, 2002 " Without faith, a heart is empty; but without hope, a heart is broken. Hope may seem like just another word to make us feel good but that word's intensity and meaning is what keeps us going when everything else falls apart." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by N.F. ---- Dubai, United Arab Emirates "Hope" is my favorite word because it got through me my rough times and I know it will do the same for anyone who depends on it. May 10, 2002 " LIFE, many people live their whole life trying to find the meaning of life, and never find it. The meaning of it is in the word itself, (L)ove (I)ntegrity (F)ear of God (E)xample. You have to have a lot of love to give and receive, you must have integrity, you must know and respect God, and you must be an example to all. Then LIFE will be great and good back to you." --- Copyright © 2002 Juan Cavallo May 10, 2002 " After all my years of looking for happiness outside of me, I finally realized that I'm never going to get it all, I am it all, already." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Dan I. --- Victoria, Australia May 8, 2002 " Everyone makes mistakes, that's why God created erasers." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nicole K., Age 14 --- Ohio One day on a paper route I forgot this man's paper. This is what he said when I ran back to give it to me. Ever since then it affects me greatly. Hopefully it will help you see that no one is perfect and it is ok to make mistakes. May 8, 2002 " Be obliged to attend to the many, everyday experiences that you are forced to come to terms with. They're the chisels that sculpt your life. Remind yourself that sometimes imperfection is an art, which you'll appreciate only later in life." --- Copyright © 2002 Wei Wei May 6, 2002 " We often ask God why we have encountered such obstacles, But we do not try to ask ourselves why God tries to give us such." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nova S.. --- Cavite, Philippines May 6, 2002 " It is not easy to live life some times and face the world with a smile when you are crying inside. It takes a lot of courage to reach down inside yourself, hold on to that strength that's still there and know that tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities. But if you can just hold on long enough to see this through, you'll come out a new person-stronger, with more understanding and with a new pride in yourself knowing you made it." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Subika Farazi --- Lahore, Pakistan May 3, 2002 " Life has so many directions and dimensions; however, it takes only the Lord's guidance and protection to the right and successful paths." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nicholaas Nketiah --- Accra, Ghana May 3, 2002 " We have one life to live, one life to give all that we've got!" --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Adam D.. --- Idaho May 1, 2002 " There is a lot of past behind your eyes... but it's the future, in front of them, that matters more." --- Copyright © 2002 Sketch Osbourne May 1, 2002 FOR ALL THESE THINGS Happiness Once only a dream Peace Far away it seemed I can find love I can find peace I can find joy I can find hope For all these things I can find in me Change Is one of the hardest things to do I used to laugh when people said If I can do it, you can do it too But, I will find love I will find peace I will find joy I will find hope For all these things Begins and ends with me --- Copyright © 2001 Jenelle Jack April 29, 2002 " I asked God to make my handicapped brother whole. He said his spirit is whole; his body is only temporary." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Eileen McFadden --- South Carolina My brother broke his neck in a car accident. At the time, he was a freshman at The Citadel, now his is a sophomore at a Tech school here. Currently he has a GPA of 4.0 and doing WONDERFUL! He is paralyzed from the chest down. He is my inspiration. Everyone in this whole town looks up to him. I love him. April 29, 2002 " Being HOPEFUL is more important than being REALISTIC. For "reality" is colored by our perceptions, opinions, and the ever-fragile human emotions. But "hope" has the power to elevate us. Hope turns our eyes away from the visible and allows us to see the miracle that we need, while it is still far off." --- Copyright © 2002 Scott Johnson April 24, 2002 " When you open your eyes in the morning - that's a good day!" --- My Mother --- Submitted by Jeanne Butleer --- Delaware Mom always said this to me when I complained about anything! April 24, 2002 " Let God love you through others and let God love others through you." --- D.M. Street --- Submitted by Steve Auguustyn --- Nebraska April 22, 2002 " It is not easy to live life sometimes and face the world with a smile when you are crying inside. It takes a lot of courage to reach down inside yourself, hold on to that strength that's still there and know that tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities. But if you can just hold on long enough to see this through, you will come out a new person-stronger, with more understanding and with a new pride in yourself from knowing you made it." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Subika Farazi --- Lahore, Pakistan April 22, 2002 " Set yourself a list of goals. Move systematically through each item on the agenda, regardless of whether it brings a roaring success or leads to a depressing dead end. Go as far as you can and then go on to the next thing on the list. Don't be upset by what anyone says or does. Just be sure of what you trust. And remember; if you keep on trying to do what's right, you will succeed. It's as simple as that." --- Jonathan Cainer --- Submitted by Catherrine Doherty --- Victoria, Australia April 19, 2002 " I am learnin' to trust in that part of myself that remains un-changed in a changin' world." --- Written in 2002 by S. Heighwaya --- Esssex, United Kingdom April 19, 2002 " Each person has a gift from God and if you don't take a moment to get to know each person, you are denying yourself of an opportunity to receive a gift from God." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by E.C. ---- Ohio April 17, 2002 " Brace yourself for life's falls by landing on your back. For if you have the courage to look up, it provides the strength needed to get up." --- Copyright © 2002 Lester Goree April 17, 2002 " Start by doing what is necessary, Then what is possible, And suddenly you are doing the impossible." --- St. Francis of Assisi --- Submitted by Terry M. --- New Jersey April 15, 2002 " An expert at anything was once a beginner." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sarah AA., Age 11 --- Arizona April 15, 2002 " If you don't go within, you go without." --- Conversations with God - Book 1 --- Subbmitted by Cary Campria --- Florida April 12, 2002 " Listen to your heart. God whispers His will through it because He is LOVE." --- Copyright © 2002 Ayn E. Loable April 12, 2002 " Think as tomorrow will always be brighter than today, as the day after will always be better than tomorrow, and the future will be more meaningful." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Pang Puui Yee --- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia April 10, 2002 " To be unique is to be yourself." --- Copyright © 2002 Barby Thrift April 10, 2002 THE STORM IS OVER Your storm is now over, but to get through the storm First the wind came (trials and tribulations) Then came the rain (tears) Then came the lightening (pain) It began to thunder (depression) Then all of a sudden the wind, rain, lightening, and thunder stopped The clouds began to separate and the sun began shining through (your new life) The sky began to turn a beautiful blue (peace of mind) The birds began to sing (joy and happiness) When you let God take control of your life, Even though you may go through a storm, God is there before, during and after The storm is over --- Copyright © 2002 Pat Cobb April 8, 2002 " One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love." --- Sophocles --- Submitted by L D'Andrea ---- Arizona April 8, 2002 " Smiles are the receipts from gifts of kindness." --- Copyright © 2002 Stacy Langley April 5, 2002 " Stay inspired. The harder you fall, the higher you're gonna bounce." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bree Kootz --- Colorado April 5, 2002 " Life doesn't give me security and happiness; it's up to me to will it. Life only gives me time and space; it's up to me to fill it." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Allan NNebrija --- Hawaii April 3, 2002 " Do not do what other people want you to do. Do what your heart decides." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by David WW., Age 12 --- Minnesota April 3, 2002 Self-Inflicted Blindness As soon as one forgives oneself, it is like taking away a bandage that covered one's eyes. When the bandage is gone, then one can see that the ones that love us have already forgiven us long ago and are still there loving us. "Love covers a multitude of sins". Of course one may have inflicted pain on those that one loves. But as soon as we take care of those wounds, those soon become scars. Then, with time, one sees those scars as trophies that represent that our love has won the battles over the evil one; the one that comes to separate, kill and destroy. May God touch and fill each of us with His love in our hearts, "Love can do all things". --- Copyright © 2002 Juan Cavallo April 1, 2002 " Whatever you feel is over your head is always under God's feet. He will never forget you!" --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Stef L.. --- Mississippi April 1, 2002 " I just hope that I can go out of all these difficulties as a better person." --- Copyright © 2002 Aslannif Roslan March 27, 2002 " Just when you feel like it's over, just when you think you are down, someone comes along, picks you up and dusts you down; then you realize that the person who picked you up is your own hope and faith." --- Copyright © 2002 Paul Cargill March 27, 2002 " A simple soul--- Living in a complex world With no clear-cut answers, No right or wrongs, Only shades of gray." --- Written in 2002 by Ellen F. --- Connectticut March 25, 2002 " God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability, he will increase our capability." --- Elder Neal A. Maxwell --- Submitted by Brienne B. --- Utah March 25, 2002 " Faithless are those who turn when the path darkens." --- J.R. Tolkien --- Submitted by T.A. --- Arizona March 22, 2002 " Many are plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nicholaas Nketiah --- Ghana March 22, 2002 " Nothing is more resourceful than the human soul." --- Copyright © 2002 Nash Ng Zheng Yan March 20, 2002 " I know God won't give me more than I can handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much." --- Mother Theresa --- Submitted by Samanthha S. --- Texas March 20, 2002 " Luck is what we call it when we forget that God had a plan the entire time." --- Copyright © 2002 Sarah DeBoer March 18, 2002 " Don't pray for challenges equal to your strengths, But for strengths equal to your challenges." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Melissaa M. --- Illinois March 18, 2002 " There's a ripple effect, In all that we do. What you do touches me, What I do touches you." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by K.P., AAge 18 --- Michigan March 15, 2002 " Disappointment and trouble are often the way (instruments) in which we are fashioned for better and bigger things to come. You must never give up. Life never takes away from us without giving something better in its place. Life is not a straight and easy corridor; the road is not always smooth and unhampered. Many times our paths are like a maze of passages through which we must seek, search, and find our wa