When life puts us to the test, unknown doors within us open and previously unknown sources of strength surge through us to meet the challenge.
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Today’s Poem ~ Give Me Strength
Give Me Strength
Rabindranath Tagore
This is my prayer to thee, my lord—strike,
strike at the root of penury in my heart.
Give me the strength lightly to bear my joys and sorrows.
Give me the strength to make my love fruitful in service.
Give me the strength never to disown the poor or bend my knees before insolent might.
Give me the strength to raise my mind high above daily trifles.
And give me the strength to surrender my strength to thy will with love.
Today’s Poem ~ More Strong Than Time
More Strong Than Time
Victor Hugo
Since I have set my lips to your full cup, my sweet,
Since I my pallid face between your hands have laid,
Since I have known your soul, and all the bloom of it,
And all the perfume rare, now buried in the shade;
Since I my pallid face between your hands have laid,
Since I have known your soul, and all the bloom of it,
And all the perfume rare, now buried in the shade;
Since it was given to me to hear on happy while,
The words wherein your heart spoke all its mysteries,
Since I have seen you weep, and since I have seen you smile,
Your lips upon my lips, and your eyes upon my eyes;
Since I have known above my forehead glance and gleam,
A ray, a single ray, of your star, veiled always,
Since I have felt the fall, upon my lifetime’s stream,
Of one rose petal plucked from the roses of your days;
I now am bold to say to the swift changing hours,
Pass, pass upon your way, for I grow never old,
Fleet to the dark abysm with all your fading flowers,
One rose that none may pluck, within my heart I hold.
Your flying wings may smite, but they can never spill
The cup fulfilled of love, from which my lips are wet;
My heart has far more fire than you can frost to chill,
My soul more love than you can make my soul forget
Today’s Power Thought ~ The Tough Times Won’t Last
The tough times don’t last forever. Stay strong, focused, and patient. You’ll get through the tough times. There’s a rainbow up ahead.
Something to Think About
We never know how strong we are until life demands that we use our strength. Within each of us is a deep reservoir of strength that we seldom tap. It’s there waiting for us to call upon it. Imagine if we began using the strength that is already within us before life demands we use it. Imagine the difference we could make. Imagine how our lives would inspire others. Our strength is there. It is present within us. It is waiting for our call to spring into action. Now is the time. Call on your strength to make a difference. We need you.
Today’s Inspiration ~ You are Stronger than You Know
“I closed my eyes and let the music flow through me, cleansing my soul of all fear and sin and reminding me that I am always better than I think and stronger than I believe.” ~ Paulo Coelho
Today’s Inspiration ~ Where does Your Strength Come From?
“”Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Today’s Power Thought ~ Face Your Fears & Challenges
With each challenge you face and conquer you become stronger.
With each fear you face and push aside your courage and confidence grow.
Something to Think About
The calendar on my iPhone will remind me of an appointment. I’ll set a reminder on my digital assistant (Alexa) to remind me to buy a birthday gift. As much as we plan and organize our coming days, they remain a mystery. When we wake we step into the unknown. The day may hold great opportunities, challenges, or a combination of both. It takes courage to walk into the unknown filled with confidence and the belief that we are stronger than any challenge. And, with the hope that only good things will come our way. Keep your eyes and heart open for great opportunities. Your journey to date has prepared you to face and defeat any challenge you face.
Today’s Inspiration ~ You Are More Than Strong Enough
“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” ~ Bob Marley
