Friday Quote!

 

"Happiness is not having what you want,

but wanting what you have."

Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel

Thursday's Video....

Today's video is based on the poem entitled,

"Don't Quit."

I hope you enjoy watching this inspirational video!

Don't Quit

Author Unknown

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow–
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor’s cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out–
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit–
It’s when things seem worst that you must not quit.

 

Wednesday's V.I.P.

 

Tony Robbins

I have been reading Tony Robbins' books and listening to his motivational speeches for many years now. His larger-than-life personality really makes you believe that you can do anything you put your mind to. He was one of the first successful motivational speakers in America and he is still going strong today. He has built his life around helping people overcome their fears and reach their potential. Here's a peek at some of his inspirational ideas....

"For changes to be of any true value, they've got to be lasting and consistent."

"How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm committed to?"

"I challenge you to make your life a masterpiece. I challenge you to join the ranks of those people who live what they teach, who walk their talk."

"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten."

"It's not knowing what to do, it's doing what you know."

"Live with passion!"

To learn more about Tony Robbins, visit his website:

www.tonyrobbins.com.

Here are a couple of his popular books:

 

Tuesday Tidbits.....

In honor of St. Patty's Day (which is coming up on Saturday),
I wanted to share a few of my favorite Irish blessings with you. Enjoy!

An Old Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine upon your face;

The rains fall soft upon your fields.

And, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

An Old Irish Blessing

May love and laughter light your days,

and warm your heart and home.

May good and faithful friends be yours,

wherever you may roam.

May peace and plenty bless your world

with joy that long endures.

May all of life's passing seasons

bring the best to you and yours!

An Irish Blessing

As you slide down the bannister of life,

may the splinters never point the wrong way.

Another Irish Blessing

Wishing you a rainbow

for sunlight after showers--

Miles and miles of Irish smiles

for golden happy hours--

Shamrocks at your doorway

for luck and laughter too,

And a host of friends that never ends

Each day your whole life through.

An Irish Prayer

May God give you...

For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer. 

Monday Merriment...

Hi there. I thought we could all use a chuckle on this beautiful morning, so here's another one of our favorite Veggie Tales songs. Enjoy!

This video is called, "I love my lips."

It's very, very funny!



Weekend Inspiration...

The Importance of a Smile

(Based on the writings of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch)

"A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he can get along without it, and none is so poor but that he can not be made rich by it. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business, and is the countersign of friendship. It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and is nature's best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give."


I just love, love this piece of inspiration! Good stuff!

Friday Quote!

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people."

Eleanor Roosevelt

(This is one of my favorite quotes! It is so true!)