Quotes

[MajestyJo]

[MajestyJo]

"Attitude: 'The more I live the more I understand
that life is not a 50/50 proposition
but rather LIFE is 10% what happens to me
and 90% how I react to it.'"
Anonymous

“Take the attitude of a student,
never be too big to ask questions,
never know too much to learn something new.”
Og Mandino

“Your attitude,
not your aptitude,
will determine your altitude.”
Zig Ziglar

[MajestyJo]

That's How Much I Love You
by Max Lucado



Untethered by time, God sees us all.
From the backwoods of Virginia
to the business district of London;
from the Vikings to the astronauts,
from the cave-dwellers to the kings,
from the hut-builders to the finger-pointers
to the rock-stackers, he sees us.
Vagabonds and ragamuffins all,
he saw us before we were born.

And he loves what he sees.
Flooded by emotion.
Overcome by pride,
the Starmaker turns to us,
one by one, and says,
“You are my child. I love you dearly.
I’m aware that someday
you’ll turn from me and walk away.
But I want you to know,
I’ve already provided you a way back.”

And to prove it,
he did something extraordinary.

Stepping from the throne,
he removed his robe of light
and wrapped himself in skin:
pigmented, human skin.
The light of the universe entered
a dark, wet womb.
He who angels worship nestled himself
in the placenta of a peasant,
was birthed into the cold night,
and then slept on cow’s hay.

Mary didn’t know whether
to give him milk or give him praise,
but she gave him both since he was,
as near as she could figure, hungry and holy.

Joseph didn’t know whether
to call him Junior or Father.
But in the end called him Jesus,
since that’s what the angel said
and since he didn’t have the faintest idea
what to name a God he could cradle in his arms.

Neither Mary nor Joseph said it
as bluntly as my Sara,
but don’t you think their heads tilted
and their minds wondered,
“What in the world are you doing, God?”
Or, better phrased,
“God, what are you doing in the world?”

“Can anything make me stop loving you?”
God asks.
“Watch me speak your language,
sleep on your earth,
and feel your hurts.
Behold the maker of sight and sound as he
sneezes, coughs, and blows his nose.
You wonder if I understand how you feel?
Look into the dancing eyes of the kid in Nazareth;
that’s God walking to school.
Ponder the toddler at Mary’s table;
that’s God spilling his milk.

“You wonder how long my love will last?
Find your answer on a splintered cross,
on a craggy hill.
That’s me you see up there,
your maker, your God, nail-stabbed and bleeding.
Covered in spit and sin-soaked.
That’s your sin I’m feeling.
That’s your death I’m dying.
That’s your resurrection I’m living.
That’s how much I love you.”

[bluidkiti]

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain... - Vivian Greene

[MajestyJo]

THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

Spirituality can be tough at times as it forces us to honestly confront ourselves, our warts and all, without excuses or fault finding. And once we have clearly identified what we are, then we are challenged to "move our feet" and take actions that will turn our lives around. We must be careful not to blame others for what we have done.

This can result in guilt and condemnation. However, consistent spiritual practice leads us to experience loving compassion both for ourselves and others. We can avoid condemnation and judgmental attitudes taking on an outlook that is compassionate and unconditional towards ourselves and others.



As we begin to see with this Divine vision, we will see through outer conditions to the inner perfection, goodness and Divinity of every creature. THOMAS A' KEMPIS said, "A humble knowledge of oneself is a surer road to God than a deep searching of the sciences."

Affirmative prayer is a conscious act of looking beyond appearances to recognize and reveal our connection with the One source of love, intelligence, vitality, assurance, peace, joy, and gratitude. When we know ourselves to be one with Divine Mind, all that is left is to be the good of God in our daily lives.

This is what a Zen Buddhist would call seeing into one's true nature, free of attachments - becoming the Buddha. Jesus said, "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." Once we change our inner life, our outer life will conform to it. You and I are one in Spirit, what truth we know in one place and completely believe in will manifest in another place and this is how we are joined in prayer. We might think that asking in prayer is meant that if there is anything we want and asked for God would give it to us, sort of like a spiritual Santa Claus.

Sometimes our prayers seem to be answered and other times not. It is left up to us to declare, believe and unify with the nonmaterial Divine level where what we ask for has already been granted, we need only realize it. RUMI expresses, "Come out of the circle of time/And into the circle of love."

- Antestian Newsletter

This Newsletter has brought me many blessings. It is from Malaysia.

Having been brought up in the church, I did not know what they meant by a Higher Power, a spiritual program and how it differed from my religious upbringing. This helped me to open my mind to other things, to not shut out other religions and thoughts. The program is meant to include all people. I think so often it is our attitude behind the words and actions that make the difference. As I often say, when I need an attitude adjustment, I know I need to go to a meeting.

[MajestyJo]

Zodiac flower signs are based on the astrological zodiac signs. These are provided here as another method of self-discovery.

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/zodiac-flower-signs.html




Nature has a message if we are but ready to hear.

[MajestyJo]

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/nativ...l-symbols.html


My birth date is April 1 and my rebirth date, August 21.





Your Native American moon sign can be determined according to the month in which you were born. Each month experiences one full moon (sometimes two). That full moon within the month you were born expresses certain aspects of your personality. Read your personality type within the month you were born - it will convey unique illumination about yourself.

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/nativ...oon-signs.html

[dwmoeller]

[MajestyJo]

"Don't buy friends because after your money is finished they will end up being your enemy for free. Invest in real estate instead."
Michael Smith --- Saint John's - Antigua and Barbuda




Submitted by Lauren Covington

[MajestyJo]

"The most used excuse ever: "I CAN'T". It's an easy out. Basically it is a forfeit without even trying. The truth is that when you say, "I CAN'T", you don't want it bad enough. The effort that you will have to put into it outweighs the outcome. Most people will agree with you and let you go about your business. It's up to you to decide that you CAN and WILL. Together you will do the impossible."

Written in 2014 by Eric Eisenberg



Submitted by Lauren Covington

[MajestyJo]

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/symbo...o-meaning.html

[MajestyJo]

[MajestyJo]

When we can't find what we need within us, pray for the willingness to be honest, open minded, and willing. What is our motive and intent?

Pray for a spiritual awakening, sufficient to bring about recovery.

[dwmoeller]

Inhale Confidence
Exhale Doubt

[dwmoeller]