Through a Forest Wilderness

"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness."--John Muir

Learn to Lose in Order to Recover

"I think of the trees and how simply they let go, let fall the riches of a season, how without grief (it seems) they can let go and go deep into their roots for renewal and sleep. ...Imitate the trees. Learn to lose in order to recover, and remember that nothing stays the same for long, not even pain, psychic pain. Sit it out. Let it all pass. Let it go."--May Sarton

The Sacred is in the Ordinary

The great lesson...is that the sacred is in the ordinary, that it is to be found in one’s daily life, in one’s neighbors, friends, and family, in one’s backyard.--Abraham Maslow

Happiness is a Butterfly

Happiness is as a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.--Nathaniel Hawthorne

Happy New Year

How swiftly time flies like the spin of the Fates

A new year with its hopes and challenges

Plan thoroughly and be

Prepared for surprise

You will achieve the SUCCESS you're after

Nothing fearing,

Expect all things possible

With commitment

Yearning true

Excellence

Aim for nothing less than the Best you can

Rise up and shine, ready for anything! ~ Agung Halim

My Soul Expands

When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.--Mohandas Gandhi

Be Thankful

Be thankful for this day, and you will fill it with joy.

Be appreciative of those around you, and they will bring much value to your life.

Be grateful for your opportunities, and you'll find yourself making the most of them.

Be thankful for what you have, and you'll get more from it.

Be grateful for the challenges, and they will help you become stronger.

Appreciate the dark, cloudy days and they'll instantly become brighter.

Appreciate the sunny days, and you'll enjoy them even more.--unknown

Transform Common Days into Thanksgivings

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.--William Arthur Ward