—John F. Kennedy
Each of us has moments, large and small, that require an act of courage. Acts of courage happen in many ways each day by ordinary people doing what they consider ordinary things. Can you recall a moment when you faced your challenge and acted with courage?
All shall be well
and all shall be well
and all manner of things shall be well.– Mother Julian of Norwich
By Li-Shang-Lin
The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping-stones. Laugh at them, tread on them, and let them lead you to something better.
Enid Blyton
All Things Bright and Beautiful
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,—
The Lord God made them all.Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,—
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.The rich man in his castle,
The poor man at his gate,
God made them, high or lowly,
And ordered their estate.The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by,
The morning, and the sunset
That lighteth up the sky,The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,—
He made them, every one.The tall trees in the greenwood,
The meadows where we play,
The rushes by the water
We gather every day,—He gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who hath made all things well.Cecil Frances Alexander.
If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.
Roald Dahl
Life’s Mirror
There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave,
There are souls that are pure and true;
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you.Give love, and love to your life will flow,
A strength in your utmost need;
Have faith, and a score of hearts will show
Their faith in your work and deed.Give truth, and your gift will be paid in kind;
And honor will honor meet,
And the smile which is sweet will surely find
A smile that is just as sweet.Give pity and sorrow to those who mourn;
You will gather in flowers again
The scattered seeds from your thought outborne,
Though the sowing seemed in vain.For life is the mirror of king and slave;
‘Tis just what we are and do;
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you.Madeline S. Bridges.
