Yesterday is history, Tomorrow is a mystery...but today is a Giftthat is why it is called the "Present".
These little vintage Napco girls are dated the year of my birth. Today, is my birthday and I spent it at my brother-in-law's funeral who died much too young. The day has been one of reflecting on life and all that is precious in it. Life is short and every day is truly a "gift" and should be lived to the fullest...I found the following passage and would like to share with all of you...such good advice.
Always Live Life to the Fullest
Don't let go of hope,
Hope gives you the strength to keep going
When you feel like giving up.
Don't ever quit believing in yourself,
As long as you believe you can,
You will have reason for trying.
Don't let anyone hold your happiness in their hands,
Hold it in yours, so it will always be within your reach.
Don't measure success or failure by material wealth,
But by how you feel,
Our feelings determine the richness of our lives.
Don't let bad moments overcome you,
Be patient, and they will pass.
Don't hesitate to reach out for help;
We all need it from time to time.
Don't run away from love but towards love,
Because it is your deepest joy.
Don't wait for what you want to come to you.
Go after it with all that you are,
Knowing that life will meet you halfway.
Don't feel like you've lost,
When plans and dreams fall short of your hopes.
Anytime you learn something new,
About yourself or about life,
You have progressed
Don't do anything that takes away,
From your self-respect.
Feeling good about yourself
Is essential to feeling good about life.
Don't ever forget how to laugh,
Or be too proud to cry,
Or too stubborn to smile.
Don't ever forget a friend who truly loves you,
As it could be that friend who is true to your needs.
Don't ever forget who helped you grow as your need
for more seeds may often re-appear.
With all the above, live life to it's fullest....
(Author Unknown)
2 comments:
Marsha - Happy Birthday! This must have been a very unusual day for you.....but none the less, you are thought of with love and I'm send hugs your way.
I am so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Your post is so appropriate for not just this day, but every day. How quickly we forget that we do need to live life to the fullest. This was a beautiful poem and I thank you for the reminder that we all need to stop for a moment or two....and go after what we really want. If it is in our reach it it accessible. And that if you want something you can have it! Don't quit!
God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Marsha,
I'm sorry to hear of your Brother-in-law's passing.
Happy Birthday to you and thanks for sharing the poem about not taking things for granted...good words to remember for each and every day!
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