Everything is Temporary

"Forever's a lie...Everything's temporary.But there are thingsyou would be glad to fight for,so you have them longer."

We spend so much of our lives trying to HOLD ON 

to something, someone or some feeling or another... 

But in reality, it goes against our DNA to be that way - 

To be so resistant to change! 

All things with an energy source - a life force, 

are constantly evolving... We humans do not remain static! 

So, it seems to me that if we could just 

ACCEPT this fact within and around ourselves - 

Understand that nothing lasts forever,

that we can't claim ownership of any moment 

and that change is a necessary part of Life...

Well, then maybe we could and would be MUCH happier people!! 

Be GRATEFUL for whatever time you have been blessed enough to share with 

that which you treasure - No matter how short or long a time it may be!

But if it becomes clear that it's time has now passed - Smile and move on, 

carrying with you the memories of sharing a special time with a special person 

or having a positive experience in whatever situation it is you will miss!! 

Then be OPEN to the next blessed moment in time that you are meant to enjoy!! ♥

By: Bren Herring

March 31, 2013  <3

"For what is seen is temporary,
but what is unseen is eternal."
2 Corinthians 4:18

    

This is OUR WORLD...

"THIS IS YOUR WORLD... SHAPE IT OR SOMEONE ELSE WILL!"

TOO TRUE!!!!  One of my favorite quotes is.... "Stand for something - Or else you will Fall for Anything!" and this one goes right along with it.  The world is a place, I think we can all agree, filled with despair, hatred, sadness, disappointments, violence and pain...     But it ALSO is a place filled with Love, Compassion, Kindness, Charity, Strength and Joy.....  


To a point - it's about perception  (what you chose to see or focus on) but a lot of it has to do with ACTION!!!  Some of the strongest individuals I know of, are those who through adversity have bulldozed their way clear of the muck and got to the other side and have a real life now!   To blindly or numbly accept our circumstance is a passive and NON-ACTIVE approach to Living.... Rather than shrug our shoulders and shake our heads at the injustices and horrors of the world, wouldn't it be better to STAND UP and CHANGE things as much as we can where ever we are???

I know most of us have come to believe that there is little we can do to change the course that this world has been on for so long now.  We don't vote because what's the point when our little single choice is nothing in the grand scheme of things and the loudest voices are always the ones spoken in anger or are intended to disrupt.  But is that the truth?   There was a commercial back in the 70's or 80's for a perfume and the memorable line was... "If you want to capture someones attention - WHISPER!"  The funny thing is that IT'S TRUE!  Even all these years later, I can still remember the commercial and  even hear the actresses voice and the way she "WHISPERED" the word...  and I cannot remember a joke I heard 2 minutes ago!   Sometimes, the smallest and seemingly insignificant things can make the biggest impact - I believe this!




So, let's take this to heart -  If we look around and don't like what we see, who can we blame but ourselves, because in some small part we all have contributed to it getting to this point and if we do nothing - Nothing will ever change!!  We can start today - NOW!  This very minute!  We can start by loving ourselves and showing kindness to ALL!  Forgiving ourselves and those we have held hostage with our unforgiving hearts, our stubborn minds and harsh words!!  We can think of doing for others more often, sooner and without reluctance!  We can share a smile with someone on the street even when we are in a hurry or frustrated or sad!  We can make a point to HELP not harm everywhere we go and with all of our words and deeds.  We can be forthright, honest and gentle and be trustworthy as well as trusting!  We can be strong for others and in spirit and we can be gracious and humble as well!




There are a million ways we can DO SOMETHING on an everyday basis and it truly does start at home....  By teaching our children to value PEOPLE and honesty and kindness instead of things and status and appearance...  We can stop saving for a new car and instead save time at the end of our day for our loved ones... We can remember how much our parents sacrificed for us and loved us unconditionally and be there for them UNCONDITIONALLY without them having to ask us first...  We can let people off the hook instead of making them feel bad just to feel superior ourselves.... And we can accept that we are EXACTLY the person we were meant to be and begin to embrace all of our past and every hope for tomorrow rather than knocking ourselves down for not being who we think we should be or for what we have done in the past....  

                                                                                         
                                              

                                                        

We CAN drive out the darkness with the LIGHT of our Love and the power of our conviction!!  


Evil is only HOPELESSNESS, DOUBT and FEAR, not an immovable force that will break us down or that can withstand anything!!!  Once we realize that - We can do ANYTHING!!!  LOVE TRULY CAN CONQUER ALL!!!!   <3

Let's us do all part by being a Positive Force in the world around us!

"ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE"

"Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love...

There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy.
There's nothing you can make that can't be made.
No one you can save that can't be saved.
Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you
in time - It's easy.

All you need is love, all you need is love,
All you need is love, love, love is all you need.
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love.
All you need is love, all you need is love,
All you need is love, love, love is all you need.
There's nothing you can know that isn't known.
Nothing you can see that isn't shown.
Nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be.
It's easy.

All you need is love, all you need is love,
All you need is love, love, love is all you need.
All you need is love (all together now)
All you need is love (everybody)
All you need is love, love, love is all you need."

Written by: John Lennon  and performed by: The Beatles
      Broadcast on BBC via satellite on June 25, 1967

26 WAYS TO LOVE LIFE

1. Be positive. The moment you open your eyes each morning think of something positive. One positive thought leads to another. Before falling asleep each night think positive thoughts. Positive thoughts lead to a well lived life.

2. Accept yourself. Be kind to yourself and love yourself. Never make excuses for who you are. Don’t compare yourself to others. There will never be another you.

3. Be Yourself. You are unique. We live in a copy-cat materialistic world. You don’t have to look or act like a Hollywood star. Don’t change who you are in different situations. You have a right to be different, think differently and do things differently than others. You only have to be you!

4. Choose your friends wisely. Choose friends who accept and respect you. Choose friends who support you. Friends either bring you up or down. Release anyone who isn’t going in your direction.

5. Practice gratitude. It’s the fastest way to put youself in a positive emotional state. Keep your focus on what you have and more will come to you.

6. Help others. Never pass up an opportunity to help someone. Small deeds count. Big deeds count. Share with others. You can’t out give God. You will feel good about yourself and your life.

7. Apologize. Make this a habit. Tell others you are sorry. Ask what you can do to make up for your actions. Then make the changes needed in your behavior.

8. Forgive. Forgive yourself and others. Holding grudges steals your emotional and physical energy.
It’s like carrying a ball and chain around your ankle.

9. Find a hobbie. Discover what you love to do. Acting, dancing, photography or painting are all better than another television show or computer game. Step out of your comfort zone and enjoy life.

10. Live without debt. Don’t spend more than you make. Create a budget and stick with it. Money is one of the top two reasons for a divorce. Debt ruins relationships and lives.

11. Laugh often. You can determine the health of a family or workplace by the amount of laughter that takes place. It has been proven that laughter heals. Read comics, joke books and watch comedy.

12. Exercise. Stay active. Move your body. Find exercise that you love and do it regularly. Volleyball, running, baseball, swimming and tennis can be exercise and fun. Find what fits you and get going.

13. Eat healthy.Choose fresh vegtables, fruits, nuts and grains. Avoid red meat.

14. Travel. Explore different places. If you can’t afford to fly, drive. You don’t have to go far. just go. Learn how to travel on a budget and go twice as much.

15. Celebrate Mondays. Mondays are 1/7 of your life. Do something special on Mondays so they feel like Fridays. Notice the attitude you have on Friday compared to Monday. How can you make Mondays special.

16. Volunteer. This will add to your mental and emotional health. It’s a feeling money can’t buy. Do your part to make the world a better place.

17. Play. Balance life with play. Play cards. Play with children. Play outside. Play games. Play for fun. Play to improve yourself.

18. Live in the present moment. When we are anxious we are either living in the pain of the past or the fear of the future. Learn to take one moment at a time. Live in the present.

19. Respect elderly people. Spend time with them. They are worthy and wise. You will be old someday yourself.

20. Read. You can learn something new everyday. Never stop learning. Never stop growing.

21. Breathe. Learn to breathe properly. Breathe deeply and often. It will decrease your tension and anxiety.

22. Be patient. Learn to wait patiently. We spend between 3-5 years of our life waiting in line. Learn to be patient with others. We don’t all grow at the same pace. Learn to be paitent with your children, it is a wonderful gift to give them.

23. Learn to deal with your emotions. It’s a scientific fact that the center for emotional control is not in someone else’s behavior it’s in your brain.

You can talk with a friend, journal or exercise, these are a few methods for dealing with your emotions. Anger covers up pain, pain covers fear. Recognize your feelings, emotions and know how to remain calm in chaos.

24. Take the high road. Know what your values are and live by them. If  a cashier gave you an extra five dollars back in change would you give it back?

25. Simplify. List the areas of your life that need to be simplified. Choose one area of your life and begin. Keep it simple.

26. Love. Learn how to express your love to others. Speak loving words and take loving action. Decide to contribute love to the world.

Matters of the Heart

Today just feels like a "Heartfelt" kind of day, at least for me... So wanted to share with you just a few of my favorite inspirational words about The Heart!!   ENJOY!!   :)   Have a wonderful weekend, my friends!!!  <3

You change your life by changing your heart.

~Max Lucado

Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely.

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

~Helen Keller

If I can stop one heart from breaking,

I shall not live in vain:

If I can ease one life the aching,

Or cool one pain,

Or help one fainting robin

Unto his nest again,

I shall not live in vain.

~Emily Dickinson

The human heart feels things the eyes cannot see, and knows what the mind cannot understand.

~Robert Valett

Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart ... Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.

~Carl Jung

Our own heart, and not other men's opinion, forms our true honor.

~Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it; no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it.

~Justice Learned Hand

Have a strong mind and a soft heart.

~Anthony J. D'Angelo

A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.

~Heather Pryor

Through money or power you cannot solve all problems. The problem in the human heart must be solved first.

~Dalai Lama

Give all to love; obey your heart.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Matters of the Heart"