I just finished talking to a friend who is biking through northern Spain with her family. My friend told me they encountered some steep climbs. They were tired, but they were proud of themselves for not quitting on the steep climbs. The climbs were difficult. They kept grinding, gained confidence and strength. They now know they are tougher than the climbs. Don’t fear the difficult. It’s preparing you for the impossible.
Today’s Good Word
Today’s Good Word ~ beliefs
Our beliefs of what we see determines the road we travel. One person looks at a sunset and barely notices it. Another sees the same sunset and gives thanks for God for the gift of life. One person sees a homeless person begging on the sidewalk and wonders why the city allows such things. Another person sees the same homeless person begging and sees someone who’s run into back luck and reaches into his/her pocket for a bit of help. One person sees someone of a different color and worries about his/her safety. Another person sees the same person of a different color and offers a smile and ‘hi, how’s it going?’ Is it time to question our beliefs about what we see?
Today’s Good Word ~ What Did You Learn Today?
A thief may steal our wallet. We may lose a job. A friend may walk away. But, no one can take what we learn. If we keep learning, we acquire a wealth of knowledge that will remain with us throughout our life. Learn, learn, and keep on learning.
Today’s Good Word ~ See
Eyesight is a wonderful gift. It allows us to read, see a lover, watch a ball game, see natural phenomena. When we close our eyes, we enter a world of darkness. Take advantage this day of your eyesight and see the wonderful things and people who come into your view. If you do it consciously you’ll be filled with wonder and awe for this wonderful world of which we are a part.
Today’s Good Word ~ Honor
We either have honor or we don’t. There is no middle ground. Honor is a measure of our character. It marks us as trustworthy, one who can be counted on when the going gets tough. Honor is our commitment to others beyond ourself. Honor is hard earned and easily lost. Hold tight to your honor. It will become a lasting tribute.
Today’s Good Word ~ Know
Here’s a question for you: Do you know who you are? Of course, right? You know your name. You know the people close to you. You know your address. But, do you know who you are? Do you know the song your heart plays? Do you know what you are searching for? Do you know your dark side? Do you know your light side? Getting to know ourselves is a life long process and it’s much like peeling an onion. It’s one layer at time and it’s never finished.
Today’s Good Word ~ Wait
I do not like to wait. I’ve learned that somethings can’t be rushed. Yet, it is still difficult for me. Waiting is filled with anticipation. Yet, I think waiting is built into our nature. We wait for the seasons to change. As a child we wait for the school year to start and to end. We wait for sports seasons. We wait to fall in love. We wait for an anticipated vacation. We wait to receive a call from someone we love. We wait and wait. Waiting is teaching us something. What is it for you?
Today’s Good Word ~ Lighten Up
It’s time to lighten up. It’s time to let the air out of the angry balloon. It’s time to see the humor in humanity. It’s time to be grateful for life. It’s time to lighten up and let go of the crazies. When we lighten up we’ll find we’re becoming interested in things that make us feel good, happy, and in love.
Today’s Good Word ~ Why?
When I was growing up and my dad gave me a chore I didn’t like, I said, “Why?” Well, I only said it once. I knew better after the way he said, “Because I said so.” As an adult, I like to ask why. “Because I said so,” no longer works for me. I want to know the reasons behind a request or an action. The more we challenge and find the why, the more we can gain understanding and help the person we’re asking to question his/her reasons or actions.
Today’s Good Word ~ When?
When?
When do you quit? NEVER.
When do you give up? NEVER.
When do you begin again after a failure? IMMEDIATELY!
When do you let love come into your life? WHENEVER LOVE KNOCKS ON THE DOOR.
When do you give thanks the creator? ALL THROUGH THE DAY.
Don’t lose a moment. When is NOW, don’t put off what you can do. You’ll surprise yourself and everyone who knows you.
