"Character isn’t inherited. One builds it daily by the way one thinks and acts, thought by thought, action by action. If one lets fear or hate or anger take possession of the mind, they become self-forged chains." -- Helen Douglas "Too often we underestimate how quickly our feelings are going to... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
The Story Behind the Song *Taps*
The STORY BEHIND the Song "TAPS" We have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually creates tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be pleased to find out about it's humble beginnings.... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
~ Communing with the Hawk ~
The Egyptians believed that the Hawk was able to look directly into the sun and see what is not visible to the rest of us. There ability to flow with the changing winds and whirling energy is what inspired the Egyptians to make hawks the hieroglyphic symbol of the wind. The Hawks ability to live on... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
** Wisdom of the Butterfly **
Spring is here and as I sat down at the computer my thoughts shifted with the lovely breeze and visions of hummingbirds, flowers and butterflies fluttered through my mind and made me smile. Butterflies are deeply symbolic of our own struggle to grow into unique beauty and wisdom. The butterfly while... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
~~ HATE ~~
THE COLD WITHIN Six humans trapped by happenstance in dark and bitter cold Each possessed a stick of wood — or so the story's told. Their dying fire in need of logs, but the first one held hers back, For, of the faces around the fire, she noticed one was black. The next one looked cross the way saw... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
~~ Self Esteem ~~
The basis for having self esteem is to think of ourselves as worthy individuals and put some effort into finding out what holds us back from being the person that we want to be and doing the thing that our hearts desire. Unless we address this there will always be a sense of denial and the thought... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, April 24, 2009
"Lines Written In Early Spring" I heard a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sate reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind. To her fair works did Nature link The human soul that through me ran; And much it grieved my heart to think What man has made... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
~~ Don't Interrupt me or I'll bring out the 'Talking Stick' ~~
We all want to be heard, to be able to speak freely without interruption and voice our opinions without fear of judgment. The talking stick has assured Native Americans a means of just and impartial hearings for centuries. The ceremonial talking stick is used commonly in council circles to designate... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
.. Projection ..
I think that we could all agree that we have issues as well as undesirable qualities or traits that we don't like about ourselves. Most of us realize that we are not perfect and that it is natural to have unpleasant thoughts, motivations, desires and feelings. However, when a person does not... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Remember that old adage " If it is to be, its up to me." I gave those words a lot of thought while tossing some things I'd like to learn over in my somewhat sinus altered brain. There are millions of people all over this world who would give anything for the chance to take control of their destiny... Sign in to see full entry.