Miscellaneous Tips

THINK RIGHT

Think hate, and it darkens your life

Think love, and it brightens your days.

For we make or break on the word we take

As our motto along life’s ways.

Think lies, and you fall to the pit:

Think truth, and you soar to the skies.

For we rise or sink by the words we think;

Then choose your thoughts and be wise.

Think fear, and it curdles your blood:

think courage, and it builds you anew.

For the thoughts we have can sink or save,

As life’s way we pursue.

BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE

When it comes to building a useful life were all like journeymen bricklayers who begin with a pile of bricks. One by one they take the bricks-thousands of them-and build a wall.

And so it is in building a life. Look at any career in business, parenting, or athletics-and you will find that it is made up of thousands of days of effort, one on top of the other.

With each day thoughtfully and systematically joined to the next, one fashions a life others can admire and emulate for years to come. But when days are put together in a random, hit-or-miss fashion, the structure is faulty and may crumble at any moment.

William James admonished his students to forget what must be done tomorrow and concentrate mind and muscle on the immediate task. Do today, to the best of your ability, what must be done. Then relax in the knowledge that you have made your day just as successful as you could. Then repeat the process tomorrow. Anyone who has the discipline to do that simple thing cannot help but fashion one successful day after another-and that's what makes a successful life.

When we start to count flowers.

we cease to count weeds,

When we start to count blessings.

we cease to count needs.

When we start to count laughter,

we cease to count tears,

When we count happy memories.

we cease to count years.

THE ART OF GETTING ALONG

Here are five simple suggestions for getting along better with people:

1. Never miss a chance to say a kind or encouraging word to or about somebody.

Praise good work, no matter who does it.

2. When you make a promise, honor it. Just don’t make too many.

3. Hold your tongue. Always say less than you think. Speak softly and persuasively.

4. Express an interest in others-in their pursuits, their work, and their families. Have fun with those who rejoice. Offer consolation to those who mourn a loss. Let everyone you meet feel that you regard him or her as an important individual.

5. Be cheerful. Don’t depress others by complaining about your small problems and disappointments. Remember, everyone has some burden to carry.

"Bits & Pieces

June '96

YOU’RE WORKING TOO HARD IF ……..

1. You can't remember when you last saw a sunset.

2. You carry your appointment book with you when you go to the bathroom.

3. Your children need to make appointments to see you.

4. You don’t have time to make a new friend, read a best seller, or call your brother on his birthday.

5. Your boss is the most important person in your life.

6. Your stock answer to anyone who asks you to do something unrelated to work is "I'm absolutely swamped with work." At the end of the year, you realize you haven" used any of your vacation time.

7. You think that if you work harder you'll actually get everything on your "to do" list done.

DID YOU KNOW??

Did you know that when you envy someone, it’s because you really like that person?

Did you know that those who appear to be very strong in heart, are real weak and must susceptible?

Did you know that those who spend their time protecting others are the ones that really need some one to protect them?

Did you know that the three most difficult things to say are:  I love you, Sorry, and help me.  The people who say these are actually in need of them or really feel them, and are the ones you really need to treasure, because they have said them. 

Did you know that people who occupy themselves by keeping others company or helping others are the ones that actually need your company and help?

Did you know that those who dress in red are more confident in themselves?

Did you know that those who dress in yellow are those that enjoy their beauty?

Did you know that those who dress in black, are those who want to be unnoticed and need your help and understanding?

Did you know that when you help someone, the help is returned in two folds?

Did you know that those who need more of you are those that don’t mention it to you?

Did you know that it’s easier to say what you feel in writing than saying it to someone in the face?  But did you know that it has more value when you say it to their face?

Did you know that what is more difficult for you to say or do is much more valuable than anything that is valuable that you can buy with money?

Did you know that if you ask for something in faith, your wishes are granted?

Did you know that you can make your dreams come true, like falling in love, becoming rich, staying healthy, if you ask for it by faith, and if your really know, you’d be surprised by what you could do?

But don’t believe everything I tell you until you try it for yourself.  If you know someone that is in need of something that I mentioned and you know that you can help you’ll see that it will be returned in two-fold.

Did you know that you could always count on me?  At the moment, time and place that you need me, call me and I’ will be there for you.

One day, we will change the world.. or we are already changing it  The ball is now in your court… If the world were to end in 24 hours, all of the phone lines, chat rooms and e-mails would be saturated with people sending messages to others, saying: “I regret having made you feel bad,” “Pardon me,” “I love you,” “I hold you in high esteem,” “take good care of yourself,” and sometimes, “I have always loved you, only I never told you.”

 Today, the ball of friendship is in your court, -- pass it on.  

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