Posted: under Daily Quotes.
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“Life can only be understood by looking back,
it must be lived by looking forward.”
–Anon.
Dec 22 2008
Posted: under Advice & Tips, Inspirationals.
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We attach significance to the turning of the calendar, and when the calendar turns to a new year, it means more than learning to change a digit when we write a chëck — we’ve started a new chapter.
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It is instructive for us to think about how we can get the most from the end of chapter 2008.
Hëre are my ten recommendations for you:
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* Reconnect with an old friend or colleague. You know who I mean. The person who came to your mind as you read that sentence. Make the effort to call or contact them. But do more than just say hello. If they live close, get together for a meal or an evening. If they live further away, schedule time for a long, relaxed phöne call. However you connect, make sure that you spend time on more than just “the good old days” and the old stories. Learn about what this person is doing, their goals and dreams. And see what you can do to help them achieve those things.
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Posted: under "LOVE is LOVELY".
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Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those that squandered their means and then never had enough for the necessities. But for those who were genuinely in need, his heart was as big as all outdoors. It was from him that I learned that the greatest joy in life comes from giving, not from receiving. It was Christmas Eve 1881. I was fifteen years old and feeling like the world had caved in on me because there just hadn’t been enough money to buy me the rifle that I’d wanted so bad that year for Christmas.We did the chores early that night for some reason. I just figured Pa wanted a little extra time so we could read the Bible. So after supper was over I took my boots off and stretched out in front of the fireplace and waited for Pa to get down the old Bible.
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Posted: under Inspirational Poetry.
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I’m Spending Christmas With Jesus Christ This Year
I see the countless Christmas trees
Around the world below.
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars
Reflecting off the snow.
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