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Every person in the lifetime has his or her highs and lows. At the time of highs every one will be around you to pat you up, to congratulate you. However, when it is the time of the lows what comes for the rescue. In this case person needs some motivation so that he or she does not lose the heart and goes in for another big effort. Now how to motivate the disheartened person? Obvious one of the most effective ways is motivational quotes. They create that strong wave of doing something, that burning desire to achieve the goal, teach how to survive the failures in life. There have been great motivational speakers in past and surely there will be many. But every one may not have these motivational speakers at their disposal so motivation quotations are ready reference for everything. Persons who rise in life are very balanced persons and motivated towards their goals. To be passionate about anything in life you got to believe it and be motivated. Sometimes we need to ignore minor shortcomings and highlight good things in order to motivate other person

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MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

Hold on to faith; it is the source of believing that all things are possible.
It is the fiber and strength of a confident soul.
Hold on to hope; it banishes doubt and enables attitudes to be positive and cheerful.
Hold on to trust; it is at the core of fruitful relationships that are secure and content.
Hold on to love; it is life's greatest gift of all, for it shares, cares and gives meaning to life.
Hold on to family and friends; they are the most important people in your life, and they make
the world a better place.
They are your roots and the beginnings that you grew from; they are the vine that has grown through time to nourish you, help you on your way, and always remain close by.
Hold on to all that you are and all that you have learned, for these things are what make you unique.
Don't ignore what you feel and what you believe is right and important; your heart has a way
of speaking louder than your mind.
Hold on to your dreams; achieve them diligently and honestly.
Never take the easy way or surrender to deceit.
Remember others on your way, and take time to care for their needs.
Enjoy the beauty around you. Have the courage to see things differently and clearly.
Make the world a better place one day at a time,
and don't let go of the important things that give meaning to your life.


By Kelly D. Caron

God is on your side today! If you haven’t thought about it yet today, remember, you are created for greatness. You have the seed of Almighty God inside of you. There is no obstacle that can stop you. There is no disadvantage that can hold you back. You’re in the palm of God’s hand, and He has equipped and empowered you for everything. When God is on your side, He sets the right people in your path. In fact, He’s already released favor into your future. He’s planning for you to come in to new seasons of increase. Have you given up on a dream? God is on your side, and He wants to resurrect it. Have you given up on a family member? God is on your side, and He wants to restore that relationship. God is on your side, and He has a plan for victory in every area of your life. Let that sink down into your heart today. Begin to expect His favor. Expect Him to work in your life. Focus on the fact that God has equipped you. He has anointed you. Your best days are still out in front of you! If God is for you, no one can rise against you! As you meditate on this promise, it will become real to you. You will walk in the favor and victory God has in store for you!



A Prayer


Heavenly Father, thank You for being on my side today. Thank You for equipping and empowering me to accomplish everything You’ve called me to. Give me a deeper revelation of Your love for me today so that I can live the abundant life You have prepared for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

I have this copied and stuck on walls, computers, in my diary...

“Everything we do is based on agreements we have made -
agreements with ourselves, with other people, with God,
with life. But the most important agreements are the ones we
make with ourselves. In these we tell ourselves who we are,
how to behave, what is possible what is impossible. One
single agreement is not such a problem, but we have many
that come from fear, deplete our energy, and diminish our self-worth”
Don Miguel Ruiz

Be Impeccable With Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the
word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use
the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

Don’t Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is
a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you
are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be
the victim of needless suffering.

Don’t Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really
want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid
misunderstanding, sadness and drama. With just this one
agreement you can completely transform your life.

Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be
different when you are healthy as opposed to when you are sick.
Under any circumstances, simply do your best and you will avoid
self-judgement, self-abuse and regret.

Ah,winter! What a glorious season,especially with it`s white fascinating blanket of beauty. Realistially,it means that cars won`t start -you see smoking,blowing howling winds -and lots of falling snow...Just another time to store the tennis rackets, golf clubs and the lawn furniture(that`s broken)...If only there was enough room for the birdbath and the lawnmower(that won`t mow). Some people can be seen being resourceful,winterizing their cars, and houses,in case of a winter freeze...In keeping with rituals of celebrations -the season enables us to enjoy sevices at churches and beautifully decorated trees...But when it snows, the term "energy saver" does not apply to the elderly person when clearing off driveways and sidwalks ,for just a day...You get a shovel and get a rhythm going and suddenly your hip locks to one side -and your back stiffens up in some crazy way! You know you`re getting older,when it gets in the way of whatever needs doing and there`s no energy to do it -and you don`t care if it ever gets done...You`d really like to disappear when it snows -or just wait for the snow to melt with the sun...`Bout the time your body losens up and the motion`s going well, the handle of the shovel breaks in half, only to ricochet off the hood of your car and into your knee...Determined, you fervently search for another, go into the shed, trip over a ladder, slip on some grease, kick over a can of paint -and see a shovel that`s standing against a tree!!! By now,your hands are numb,and you have trouble opening the door so you can look for a dry pair of gloves (that don`t seem to match) and again venture into the snow...Meanwhile some kids are playing down the block and yell for their Mom or Dad -and you automatically answer "WHAT"?!!! -to someone you don`t even know!!! Then you retire for the day and reminisce about what Christmas really means. You begin thinking of family and friends, and the people you know...And while you remember exchanging greetings all week long, you somehow forgot to get the shopping done!! For a little while,there`s a calming peace at the sight of glowing, blinking lights, that seem to shadow box on someone`s house, nearby...You halfway expect to see Santa Clause, himself, with his reindeer and his sleigh flying high over the rooftops in the sky...And when everyone should be thinking of peace on earth, and how a kind word or a smile could make the harshest person to connect -In the malls, bustling children are scurrying around, checking their wish list amid people, having conversations, trying to be politically correct...Your thoughts stray to a time, of raising children and you think of crazy glue in their hair, and a jelly stain on the wall that really didn`t matter...You stop and focus on grandkids and if they,too,know, you`d like to be in the midst of their clatter...Suddenly,you`re back to reality, putting your shovel (in a safe place), and you hear bells, softly chimming "Silent Night" -and so many things are brought to mind...You suddenly bump into a box that wouldn`t stay shut -and a teddy bear`s arm that dangles from it, seems to say,"Welcome Home"...And in another box -higher than anyone could reach, is a well worn plastic Christmas tree(with two missing branches), making another Christmas,one of a kind.

Yesterday was a bleak day.

All winter my family and I have waited for snow; we got it - just a little bit. Yesterday morning, early, my teenaged grandchildren and their mom were outside frolicking in the snow with KeyKey, a rescued dog turned "companion dog" (my daughter is disabled) turned hero with two human lives to his credit (mine included). They live in a residential neighborhood on a tree-lined side street.

A pick-up truck driving too fast for the icy roads sped up the access road and made the sharp right to their street, immediately launching into an uncontrolled skid. KeyKey, a Shepherd/Sheltie mix with herding tendencies, ran in circles herding the family. They escaped. The truck hit him full force.

The joy of that first frolick in the snow ended with the children and their mom screaming, crying, falling to the ground around him, with KeyKey wagging his tail as he died in the snow, his humans all around him.

We are devastated. I keep breaking into tears, and everywhere around my house are traces of him from his visits, a doggie bone here, a leash there, a trace of "KeyKey fuzz" on my sofa, where he liked to curl up for a nap on every visit.

It's like losing a child; this hero dog rescued from trauma was someone we nursed and cherished and took into our hearts.

Each year I keep my snowman collection up all season, hope for the barest trace of snow. I took them down today, packed them up and put them away. Maybe next year I'll put them out again. Maybe.

Next week we pick up his ashes, which will be in a small wooden box with a plaque on the front.

The snow we all kept wishing for didn't turn out the way we had expected.

You've always wanted to find that "One"...
You thought it would've never came..
You hoped it would...
but when it did...
You never saw it coming nor did you actually believe it...
Right under your nose and you blew it...
Maybe that's not what your looking for...
Maybe when they say to follow your heart, to you it means follow others opinions and conclusions...
Or maybe were just all blind to the signs...
because it came and went without you realizing...


...had to blow some steam....now I digress

Today is the fifth day of this year's Chinese New Year.I woke up so early,couldn't went back to sleep,so got up at 5.30a.m.
I hope it is a clear day today. I will go out for a walk,learn English and practice the instruments.
Firecrakers has been loud since Chinese New Year's eve,but it makes a festive atmosphere. I got some firecrakers a few days ago,will set off them tonight to drive away evil and bring happiness.
I hope I will have a great day today.