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30 Life Lessons

10 Jul 2014 3 Comments

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Seeds of thought Tags: change, Relationships, status

Dear Fellow Journalers,

As promised, the next 10 Life Lessons:

Part 2 of Life Lessons

11. Relationships Matter – not every relationship matters, but a few do and the ones that do are the ones you hang onto.

12. Dad used to say that he was not a “Wishy washy” person. People either liked him or hated him. Not everybody has to like you. The world won’t end if your new “BFF” is not.

13. Status is a misnomer. You are not your car. You are not your house.

14. Jealousy and envy are wasted emotions. Be true to who you are to others and you won’t be jealous.

15. Everybody worships something. Some people worship their stuff. Choose wisely.

16. You are not the center of the universe. Pay attention to what is going on around you. Read newspapers, listen to the radio. I think about it this way: when I pray I pray first for my family, my relatives, my friends, my neighbors, my community, my state, my world, and me – in that order.

17. Awareness is the most precious kind of freedom. Peter Walsh wrote a book about stuff and organization. Be aware of your surroundings and the way you want to live your life.

18. Live in the present moment. It’s the most authentic time of your life.

19. We are often scared for no reason. Don’t worry over nothing.

20. It’s ok to change. Change is growth. Some people are afraid of change. They like the status quo. Just think if Henry Ford had not invented the car, we’d still be riding horses.

The final 10 tomorrow,

Sallie

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30 Life Lessons

09 Jul 2014 Comments Off on 30 Life Lessons

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Seeds of thought Tags: 30 Life Lessons, Growth, Happiness, love

Dear Fellow Journalers,

Our son turns 30 this week! Yikes, I feel really old today. Anyway, while surfing the web for the appropriate birthday sentiments I came across this post which I am going to paraphrase for you and our “D”. You can call them 30 seeds of thought and I will post them 10 at a time for the next three days. You can read the entire post from Joshua Fields Milburn at http://www.theminimalists.com/30lessons/

The first 10

1. We must love. Love is the basic foundation of anything worthwhile. It’s worth fighting for, dying for and risking all.

2. Love isn’t enough. What? Well, you can say you love me, but if you don’t show me, what does that say?

3. Happiness is not for sale in any store. You can’t buy happiness yet any teen in America thinks they’ll be happy if they’re wearing the RIGHT T-shirt, the RIGHT pair of sneakers or carrying the RIGHT phone.

4. Success is perspectival. You know that saying about the grass is always greener on the other side?

5. You must make change a MUST. Wanting to change a situation is a good first step, but until you realize it’s a MUST and are compelled to take action, you haven’t made any difference in your life.

6. Growth and contribution is the meaning of life. Continue to grow and help others.

7. Good health is important. Eating french fries every day does not make your bones strong.

8 Sentimental things are not as important as you think. “Stuff” is important but not as important as the person.

9. Your job is not your mission. You can become a slave to your job or you can go to work, come home, and live your life.

10. Finding your passion is important. Maybe you know what your passion is and maybe you don’t but find out. It will change everything for you.

More tomorrow,

Sallie

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4th of July

04 Jul 2014 Comments Off on 4th of July

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Seeds of thought Tags: 4th of July, freedom

Dear Fellow Journalers,

During this very special and important time, our entire nation comes together with one heart, mind, and voice to celebrate the moment at the start of our country when representatives from the 13 colonies came together and signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia. For this reason ,the date of the 4th of July has been called the “Birthday of our nation.”

Traditionally, the day has been marked by song, parades, and fireworks all across our country. Yet, even with such joyful gatherings, our hearts will never forget those who have given their lives that freedom may still be the reality of our existence, and the pride of our history. Men and women of all ages throughout our history have sacrificed much, from the lowly farmer who took up weapons to defend his land from the British, to the soldier in Iraq today, they all deserve our respect.

God Bless America and its people.

Happy 4th of July!

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

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Paper Daydreams The Pursuit of Happiness- Spirituality

01 Jul 2014 10 Comments

by uniquelyyourscraftjournal in Paper Daydreams Tags: faith, peaceful, religion, retreat, Richard Paul Evans

Dear Fellow Journalers,

I write a blog uniquelyyourscards.wordpress.com and every month I post an article entitled The Pursuit of Happiness.

While I try not to duplicate, I think this one is worth it:

July is the month of Spirituality. I’m sure that at first “glance” the idea of spirituality read religion may seem to be out-of-place when you think of journaling but I’ll bet if you read on you’ll understand the “pull” of this topic.

For those of you who attend church, temple or other houses of worship, think back to a time when the music moved you. Sometimes a prayer, sermon or just the surroundings can inspire you. If you don’t go to church, do you watch a minister on TV?

Do you have a place that you go to reflect or pray? There’s a retreat house in CT that I have gone to for 15+ years now and people are always asking me why. “Why go so far away?” ” Why every year?” I tell them that it’s my second home. I feel close to God there and the combination of the peaceful surroundings, companionship, talks and music help me reconnect with my faith. My faith journal always accompanies me and one book. This book I will review for you on the 16th.

“We make our journeys by hope and faith; hope that our walk will be worthy of our steps and faith that we are going somewhere.”

“Walking on water” by Richard Paul Evans

‘Til next time,

~Sallie

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Listen

27 Jun 2014 Comments Off on Listen

Listen

When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving me advice, you have not done what I asked.

When I ask you to listen to me and you begin to tell me why I shouldn’t feel that way, you are trampling on my feelings.

When I ask you to listen to me, and you feel you have to do something to solve my problems, you have failed me – strange as that may seem.

Listen! All I asked was that you listen – not talk or do – just hear me.

Advice is cheap. Ten cents will get you both Dear Abby and Billy Graham in the same newspaper.

I can do for myself. I’m not helpless – discouraged and faltering maybe – but not helpless.

When you do something for me that I can and need to do for myself, you contribute to my fear and weakness.

But when you accept as a simple fact that I do feel what I feel, no matter how irrational, then I can quit trying to convince you and get about the business of understanding what’s behind this irrational fear.

And when that’s clear, the answers are obvious and I don’t need advice.

Irrational fears make sense when we understand what’s behind them.

Perhaps that’s why prayer works – sometimes – for some people.

God is mute. He doesn’t give advice or try to fix things.

He just listens and lets you work it out for yourself.

So please listen and hear me.

And if you want to talk, wait a minute for your turn, and then I’ll listen to you.

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