Purrs from Miss Kitty
"The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls."
e.c. stanton
Be fully present with your friends, family, and co-workers. Nobody wants to talk to someone who's mentally practicing for the future while pretending to listen.
480
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.
The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.
Be kind whenever possible.
Open your arms to change, but don;t let go of your values.
Sleep is the best medicine.
Spend some time alone each day.
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
482
We have the power to affect the attitudes and behavior of the people around us, at work and at home. We have the power to set a tone of honor, to create an energy around ourselves that says, "I respect myself. I respect you. Let's respect each other."
m. williamson
484
If you think the worst and get the worst, you suffer twice. If you think the best and get the worst, you only suffer once.
l.laroche
485
Remember that there's a limit to how much baggage you may carry on a plane, and the same rule should apply throughout life.
Get rid of the suitcases filled with old anger and resentment. You'll look better, feel lighter, and you'll have much more room in your life suitcases.
L. LaRoche
486
What has happened is not nearly as important as what can happen. Look to the possibilities of your future for direction, forsaking the burdensome limitations of your past.
k. harrell 487
I fill myself with love, and I send that out into the world. How others treat me is their path; how I react is mine.
w.dyer
488
The more you understand yourself as a human being, the more you realize that you can either flow with Life or fight it. And every time you fight something, you get weaker.
490
Worry is a means of using up the present moment in being consumed about something in the future, over which we have no control.
492
Consider being like a mirror, and reflect what comes into your life without judgment or opinions.
494
Celebrate all that is good and blessed about your life, realizing that gratitude is a powerful remedy.
Appreciating your blessings increases the vitality of your life force.
c. muss
Strength is nothing more than enduring life - to be able to survive the heartaches and agonies we go through with our heads held high.
Sometimes just walking through adversity to get to the other side is a sign of strength.
s. brown
495
Instead of judging others as people who should be behaving in certain ways, see them as reflecting a part of you, and ask yourself what it is you're ready to learn from them.
w.dyer 496
Love yourself, love your neighbor, love your enemies, but begin with self-love. You cannot love others until you love yourself. You cannot share what you do not have.
If you do not love yourself, you cannot love anyone else either.
M. Ruiz
497
If you're doing the right thing, if you're not harming yourself or others, you need not be concerned with what others think. You're free.
B. Weiss
You create the world that you live in.
No one can create negativity or stress within you. Only you can do that by virtue of how you process your world.
499
Beginning today, I will open my heart and mind. I will welcome new experiences, I will meet new people. I will not expect perfection from myself or anyone else; perfection does not exist in an imperfect world. But, I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.
Beginning today, I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy.... admire the beautiful wonders of nature, pet a kitten or puppy, soak in a bubble bath - pleasures can be found in the most simple of gestures.
Beginning today I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer. I will change what I can and the rest I will let go. I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.
Beginning today
And every step I take for the rest of my life.
Thanks to JonathanS.
Beginning today, I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter. I will face challenges with courage and determination. I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.
Beginning today, I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time. Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.
Beginning today, I walk with renewed faith in human kindness. Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.
Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never change. Only I can change by choosing to do so.
Beginning today, I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it. But I cannot make the most of tomorrow, without first making the most of today.
Beginning today, I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration. This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.
Beginning today, I will cherish each moment of my life. I value the gift bestowed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others. I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.
What would happen if we all spent one day a week without complaining about anything? Everything would look better, feel better, and be less irritating.
593
If you have a hard time saying no, just say , "I'LL think about it and get back to you later."
594
Stop suffering in advance. Wait till something bad really happens, and then suffer - instead of planning for it.
595
1. Thou shalt not be perfect or even try to be.
1. Thou shalt not try to be all things to all people.
3. Thou shalt sometimes leave things undone that ought to be done.
4. Thou shalt not spread thyself too thinly.
5. Thou shalt learn to say "NO".
6. Thou shalt schedule time for thyself and for your supportive network.
7. Thou shalt switch off and do nothing regularly.
8. Thou shalt be boring, untidy, inelegant, and unattractive, at times.
9. Thou shalt not even feel guilty.
10. Especially, thou shalt not be thine own worst enemy, but thine own best friend.
(from Oriah Mnt. Dreamer)
597
I don't want my cup half full or half empty. I want my cup running over!!! See your life as a cup that's full of the wonders of life.
598
