Today's thought........... (12)
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HJFinAZ: It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without also helping himself.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
When Albert Schweitzer said, "The only ones of you who will be truly happy are those who have found and learned how to serve,""he was stating an ancient truth - that the meaning of life lies in giving. The quality of your life is in direct proportion to your willingness to give.
In the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey discovered this truth. Though he had many opportunities to pursue his ambitions elsewhere, George remained in his community and dedicated himself to providing affordable housing to its members. When his guardian angel showed him what the town would be like if he had never been born, Bailey realized how much of a difference his giving had made.
George also discovered another secret - that what you give is what you receive. Whatever you give out comes back to you. When you extend yourself to nurture the spiritual growth of another, you nurture your own growth. Although his material possessions were modest, George Bailey was toasted the "richest" (i.e., the most beloved) man in town by the people of Bedford Falls . Later he remarked, "No man can be poor as long as he has friends."
Bailey gave of himself for the joy of giving, and joy is what he received. By following this path, we, too, can be blessed.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
When Albert Schweitzer said, "The only ones of you who will be truly happy are those who have found and learned how to serve,""he was stating an ancient truth - that the meaning of life lies in giving. The quality of your life is in direct proportion to your willingness to give.
In the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey discovered this truth. Though he had many opportunities to pursue his ambitions elsewhere, George remained in his community and dedicated himself to providing affordable housing to its members. When his guardian angel showed him what the town would be like if he had never been born, Bailey realized how much of a difference his giving had made.
George also discovered another secret - that what you give is what you receive. Whatever you give out comes back to you. When you extend yourself to nurture the spiritual growth of another, you nurture your own growth. Although his material possessions were modest, George Bailey was toasted the "richest" (i.e., the most beloved) man in town by the people of Bedford Falls . Later he remarked, "No man can be poor as long as he has friends."
Bailey gave of himself for the joy of giving, and joy is what he received. By following this path, we, too, can be blessed.
Thank-you for a Wonderful reminder, Pat. You lifted my day.
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It is only a thought...
But my experience has shown me it works..
But my experience has shown me it works..
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HJFinAZ: It is only a thought...
But my experience has shown me it works..
But my experience has shown me it works..
You're a giver,and I LIKE what you got!
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thewall2: You're a giver,and I LIKE what you got!
You want my mother??
I will gladly ship her off to you for a few weeks..
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HJFinAZ: You want my mother??
I will gladly ship her off to you for a few weeks..
I will gladly ship her off to you for a few weeks..
I meant with the 'thoughts of the day'...smarty pants.
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thewall2: I meant with the 'thoughts of the day'...smarty pants.
Opps.........
"Charlie", always says.. "Patrick, do you see that sign that says Think, Think, Think." I say, "yes Charlie'. He says, "well it don't apply to you as yet"..
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Nice thoughts for today...needed to hear em! Thanks!
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HJFinAZ: Opps.........
"Charlie", always says.. "Patrick, do you see that sign that says Think, Think, Think." I say, "yes Charlie'. He says, "well it don't apply to you as yet"..
"Charlie", always says.. "Patrick, do you see that sign that says Think, Think, Think." I say, "yes Charlie'. He says, "well it don't apply to you as yet"..
''You can't think yourself into good living....you gotta live yourself into good thinking."
Or is it the other way around.....I can't remember.
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HJFinAZ: It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without also helping himself.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
When Albert Schweitzer said, "The only ones of you who will be truly happy are those who have found and learned how to serve,""he was stating an ancient truth - that the meaning of life lies in giving. The quality of your life is in direct proportion to your willingness to give.
In the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey discovered this truth. Though he had many opportunities to pursue his ambitions elsewhere, George remained in his community and dedicated himself to providing affordable housing to its members. When his guardian angel showed him what the town would be like if he had never been born, Bailey realized how much of a difference his giving had made.
George also discovered another secret - that what you give is what you receive. Whatever you give out comes back to you. When you extend yourself to nurture the spiritual growth of another, you nurture your own growth. Although his material possessions were modest, George Bailey was toasted the "richest" (i.e., the most beloved) man in town by the people of Bedford Falls . Later he remarked, "No man can be poor as long as he has friends."
Bailey gave of himself for the joy of giving, and joy is what he received. By following this path, we, too, can be blessed.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
When Albert Schweitzer said, "The only ones of you who will be truly happy are those who have found and learned how to serve,""he was stating an ancient truth - that the meaning of life lies in giving. The quality of your life is in direct proportion to your willingness to give.
In the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey discovered this truth. Though he had many opportunities to pursue his ambitions elsewhere, George remained in his community and dedicated himself to providing affordable housing to its members. When his guardian angel showed him what the town would be like if he had never been born, Bailey realized how much of a difference his giving had made.
George also discovered another secret - that what you give is what you receive. Whatever you give out comes back to you. When you extend yourself to nurture the spiritual growth of another, you nurture your own growth. Although his material possessions were modest, George Bailey was toasted the "richest" (i.e., the most beloved) man in town by the people of Bedford Falls . Later he remarked, "No man can be poor as long as he has friends."
Bailey gave of himself for the joy of giving, and joy is what he received. By following this path, we, too, can be blessed.
thank you ! everyday hustle and bustle tend to lead us astray sometimes from the very things that get up caught up in the very rat race.. thanks for the reminder...
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Thank you for mentioning Albert Schweitzer. He is one of my heroes. He devoted his first 35 years (or something like that) to developing himself, then devoted the rest of his life to others. His reverence for life, all life, is so important!
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--Ralph Waldo Emerson
When Albert Schweitzer said, "The only ones of you who will be truly happy are those who have found and learned how to serve,""he was stating an ancient truth - that the meaning of life lies in giving. The quality of your life is in direct proportion to your willingness to give.
In the classic movie "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey discovered this truth. Though he had many opportunities to pursue his ambitions elsewhere, George remained in his community and dedicated himself to providing affordable housing to its members. When his guardian angel showed him what the town would be like if he had never been born, Bailey realized how much of a difference his giving had made.
George also discovered another secret - that what you give is what you receive. Whatever you give out comes back to you. When you extend yourself to nurture the spiritual growth of another, you nurture your own growth. Although his material possessions were modest, George Bailey was toasted the "richest" (i.e., the most beloved) man in town by the people of Bedford Falls . Later he remarked, "No man can be poor as long as he has friends."
Bailey gave of himself for the joy of giving, and joy is what he received. By following this path, we, too, can be blessed.