A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation.
The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But a few days later he came back to return the stone to the wise woman.
“I’ve been thinking,” he said, “I know how valuable the stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone.“
“The Wise Woman’s Stone” Author Unknown
A wise woman
31 Jul 2015 Comments Off on A wise woman
in Seeds of thought Tags: sharing
Memories
24 Jul 2015 Comments Off on Memories
in Paper Daydreams Tags: family, memories
Within my book of memories
are special thoughts of you
and all the evidence of glorious things
which, because of you, came true.
As I turn back the pages of memories
and recall each single thought,
I realize the happiness and pleasure
that knowing you has brought.
There are memories of the times
we’ve shared both bright and gloomy days
there are memories of your kindness
and your friendly, thoughtful ways.
There are memories of your laughter,
your gay and cheery smile
that added a bright note to each of us
and made life more worthwhile.
There are memories of the things
we planned each friendly little chat,
when we would get together
and just talk of this and that.
And when I recall these memories
as I move along life’s way
they grow more precious and blessed
with every passing day.
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Rise up!
17 Jul 2015 Comments Off on Rise up!
in Seeds of thought Tags: every day
transform your life
RISE UP!
Start fresh! See the bright opportunity in every day.
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Taking a trip
10 Jul 2015 Comments Off on Taking a trip
in Seeds of thought Tags: trip
THE MOST IMPORTANT TRIP you may ever take is meeting someone half way!
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Life Lesson
09 Jul 2015 Comments Off on Life Lesson
in Paper Daydreams Tags: Happy Birthday, life lessons
Dear Fellow Journalers,
Our son turns 31 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” It is called 30 seeds of thought. This post copies the first 10. You can read the entire post from Joshua Fields Milburn at 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 perspective. 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.
Happy Birthday “D”!
~Sallie
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