Poem

to let the love in 
she had to put the fear down.
to put her fear down
she had to trust herself.
to trust herself
she had to believe in herself.
to believe in herself
she had to love herself.
to love herself
she had to open to who she was.

~ Terri St. Cloud

The man whispered...

The man whispered, "God, speak to me" and a Chickadee sang.
  But, the man did not hear.

So the man yelled "God, speak to me!" And, the thunder rolled across the sky.
  But, the man did not listen.

The man looked around and said, "God let me see you." And a star shined brightly.
  But the man did not notice.

And, the man shouted, "God show me a miracle!" And, a life was born.
  But, the man did not know.

So, the man cried out in despair, "Touch me God, and let me know you are here!"
Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man.
  But, the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.

Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect.

Peace...

May today there be peace within.

 May you trust that

you are exactly where you are

meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite

possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others.

May you use the gifts that

you have received,

and pass on the love that has

been given to you.

 May you be content knowing

you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones and allow

your soul the freedom to sing,

dance, praise and love.

It is there for each and every

one of us.

Desiderata ~ Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble;

 it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Legacy of an Adopted Child ~ Author Unknown

Once there were two women who never knew each other,
One - you do not remember, the other you call mother.
Two different lives shaped to make yours,
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.
The first gave you life, and the second taught you to live in it.
The first gave you a need for love and the second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality; the other gave you a name.
One gave you the seed of talent; the other gave you an aim.
One gave you emotions; the other calmed your fears.
One saw your first sweet smile; the other dried your tears.
One gave you up - that's all she could do.
The other prayed for a child and God led her straight to you.
Now you ask through all your tears the age-old question through the years;
Heredity or environment - which are you a product of?
Neither, my darling - neither - just two different kinds of love.