« Simple But Meaningful Thoughts » "If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high - but so are the rewards. ~ Paul "Bear" Bryant ~ For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others. ~ Audrey Hepburn ~ The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the remarks. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming... "WOO HOO what a ride!" Most people walk in and out of your life...... But FRIENDS leave footprints in your heart They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to for get them. When life's problems seem overwhelming, it helps to look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself far more fortunate than you imagined. Your Cross--Whatever your cross, whatever your pain. There will always be sunshine after the rain. Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall, but... God is always there. Wisdom yields little wealth or power. But by arising from sadness and struggle, wisdom enables us to live boldly in the world as it is. That, in turn, leads to joy. Take the time... to live and love. You will certainly brighten someone's day and might change their perspective on life, for the better.