THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HOPE

As long as there’s sunrise each morning, Presenting us with a brand new day; As long as we build on the future And opportunities come our way, There will always be hope.   As long as we practice love and honor, Respectful to each person we meet; In knowledge and appreciation, Of uniqueness and diversity,Continue reading “THERE WILL ALWAYS BE HOPE”

THINGS THAT INSPIRE

The soothing warmth of sunshine; Music that fills my soul; Interesting conversation That leaves me happy and full.   Caresses of affection, Tangibly and in word; One who carefully listens, So that I know I am heard.   Mysterious adventure; Unanswered questions tease; Call me to deeper places; Such things inspire me as these.

WHICH WILL YOU CHOOSE?

“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.” Christopher Reeve   “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” Dale Carnegie   “SuccessContinue reading “WHICH WILL YOU CHOOSE?”

SWEET EXPRESSIONS

I remembered to send you flowers, With colors bright and bold; A touch of cheer and splendor, To express feelings untold.   Whispers and sweet expressions of life That call us deeper still, Until we know the secrets Hidden in heart, mind and will.   Such precious gifts of inspiration To kindle fresh desire; ToContinue reading “SWEET EXPRESSIONS”

very good…and true

A couple of days ago,  NgobesingRomanus posted this on Believe in your abilities and asked what people thought. It’s really quite intriguing and thought provoking: “If you are going to be successful in creating the life of your dreams, you have to believe that you are capable of making it happen. You have to believeContinue reading “very good…and true”

NEW DAY; FRESH EXPECTATIONS

The morning is clear; It’s a new day. I set fresh expectationts And try a different way To view the world and live; Express new hope and dreams; For the old thing I thought Is not quite like it seems.   I’ll sort through the stones Of yesterday; Some I will gladly treasure; Others I’llContinue reading “NEW DAY; FRESH EXPECTATIONS”

STAND TALL

Recently, I’ve had to deal with a rather long term struggle:  Knowing who I am and feeling good about myself when others don’t seem to recognize or appreciate me. The lesson that goes with this is, others’ assessment of me doesn’t matter when it comes to my identity. or, as T. Cole-Whittaker  called the bookContinue reading “STAND TALL”