Inspirational Thought for the Day
Thinking Out Loud #1
People may get an education from reading the fine print, but what they get from not reading it is usually experience.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Everyone Makes Mistakes
Inspirational Thought for the Day
Everyone Makes Mistakes
(a variation of one of my favorites)
There was once a very understanding father who made one request of his son.
"Son," he said, pointing to a polished hardwood post stand in the back yard, "I want you to do just one thing for me. Each time you do an evil thing I want you to drive a nail into this post. And, when you have done a good deed or performed a charitable act, you may withdraw a nail."
The son agreed. He didn't understand why his father was asking this of him, but it seemed an easy request to fulfill.
Like most young men, he reluctantly found himself driving a nail into the post, but he did it anyway. He also found that when he was able to withdraw one of the nails, it was a moment of triumph. It was then that he discovered the wisdom of his father's request. Because, although each good act balanced a bad act, the nail holes could never be erased.
And so it is with all our lives. We may correct bad habits or make firm resolutions to change for the better; still there remains an indelible mark of the past, however slight.
If we are as wise as the father hoped his son would be, we will take a lesson from each of our mistakes. We will learn that our tomorrows often depend on our decisions and actions made TODAY.
Everyone Makes Mistakes
(a variation of one of my favorites)
There was once a very understanding father who made one request of his son.
"Son," he said, pointing to a polished hardwood post stand in the back yard, "I want you to do just one thing for me. Each time you do an evil thing I want you to drive a nail into this post. And, when you have done a good deed or performed a charitable act, you may withdraw a nail."
The son agreed. He didn't understand why his father was asking this of him, but it seemed an easy request to fulfill.
Like most young men, he reluctantly found himself driving a nail into the post, but he did it anyway. He also found that when he was able to withdraw one of the nails, it was a moment of triumph. It was then that he discovered the wisdom of his father's request. Because, although each good act balanced a bad act, the nail holes could never be erased.
And so it is with all our lives. We may correct bad habits or make firm resolutions to change for the better; still there remains an indelible mark of the past, however slight.
If we are as wise as the father hoped his son would be, we will take a lesson from each of our mistakes. We will learn that our tomorrows often depend on our decisions and actions made TODAY.
Monday, September 28, 2015
How Do You Argue?
Inspirational Thought for the Day
It is possible to make a sound argument without a lot of noise.
It is possible to make a sound argument without a lot of noise.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Success
Inspirational Thought for the Day
an oldie but goodie
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.
by Robert Louis Stevenson
an oldie but goodie
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Saturday, September 26, 2015
A Message for Today
Inspirational Thought for the Day
A Message for Today
by J. Mench Chambers
When the day is torn by trouble
And your heart is lone and sad.
Just remember all the blessings
And the good that you have had.
God's sure hand is ever leading
Life the curtain of despair.
For however deep life's shadows
You will find your Father there.
There's a path His love is planning
Which must mean the best for you.
There are blessings, countless blessings,
Which are hidden now from view.
Tune your anxious heart to patience.
Walk by faith where sight is dim.
Loving God, be calm and trustful
And leave everything with Him.
Has not yesterday a lesson
Bearing on your present need?
"Daily bread for daily hunger"
Is the message there we read
Thus our heart gains full assurance
That His love will be our stay,
Giving strength and help and blessings,
As we need them for today.
A Message for Today
by J. Mench Chambers
When the day is torn by trouble
And your heart is lone and sad.
Just remember all the blessings
And the good that you have had.
God's sure hand is ever leading
Life the curtain of despair.
For however deep life's shadows
You will find your Father there.
There's a path His love is planning
Which must mean the best for you.
There are blessings, countless blessings,
Which are hidden now from view.
Tune your anxious heart to patience.
Walk by faith where sight is dim.
Loving God, be calm and trustful
And leave everything with Him.
Has not yesterday a lesson
Bearing on your present need?
"Daily bread for daily hunger"
Is the message there we read
Thus our heart gains full assurance
That His love will be our stay,
Giving strength and help and blessings,
As we need them for today.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Words of (Questionable) Inspirational Value #8
Inspiration for the Day
Words of (Questionable) Inspirational Value #8
Words of (Questionable) Inspirational Value #8
I am willing to make the mistakes if someone else is willing to learn from them.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Words of (Questionable) Inspirational Value #7
Inspiration for the Day
Words of (Questionable) Inspirational Value #7
Words of (Questionable) Inspirational Value #7
Why should I waste my time reliving the past when I can spend it worrying about the future?
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