Friendships of Love

Being Human

friendshipsoflove — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:43:23 +0000

I have been thinking about this for some time now. Wondering what is good & what is not?

So here are some thoughts on being human:

Let others know we are human and not perfect.

One of the greatest gifts we can give is our humanness.

We can do this by being who we know we are, accepting who we are and appreciating who we are as well. Including our failures, short comings, weaknesses and also those things we just don’t measure up in.

Encouragement is someone walking along side of you not perfect but a person willing to be open, be vulnerable & willing to help you as you help them. Allowing each other to see you are ok with who you are.

Once you realize the other is human you can connect so much more with them.

Perfection is an enemy of the soul and it costs us more than we realize at times.

God don’t make junk! We will always be a work in progress and that is okay and we are on our way as long as we know, hear, speak and accept the truth.

So this week let’s let the Truth set us free! Jesus says free indeed and that choice is ours make and take!

Have a great week ladies!

God Bless YOU and FREE YOU to be all HE created YOU to be! Amen!

Ray Lammie’s Thought for Today

friendshipsoflove — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:02:12 +0000

This is so good I had to share his insight on pain.

Februrary 19, 2012

The person who makes your day painful just might be experiencing great pain themselves. The external pain and aggravation they give off is probably nothing compared with the mental, emotional or physical burden they may be carrying around internally.

We don’t see the cause, but we do witness the effect. The cause is not our concern; however, getting away from that “barking and biting big dog” is. We rarely look at others in the same way as we look at ourselves. Inside the people around us are life’s problems, pain, worries, disappointments as well as joy, love, peace and happiness…pretty much just like us.

The big difference is how it is outwardly projected. –RL

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THE WALKING DEAD

friendshipsoflove — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:18 +0000

The Bible talks more about others than it does self. It tells us to die to self. To have ourselves on our minds excessively is selfish. It is important to do things for yourself, value yourself, make sure you are whole & healthy. I think it is easy to fall into that selfish trap & loose sight of being “others” minded.

1st Timothy 5:6 Amplified Bible

6) Whereas she/he who lives in pleasure and self-gratification [giving
herself/himself up to luxury and self-indulgence] is dead even while she [still] lives.

God help us all with the selfish desires we all struggle with, Amen!

Three Motivational Quotes

friendshipsoflove — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:22:29 +0000

“Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something”

“Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.” ~ Henry David Thoreau

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Theodore Roosevelt

The Christian’s Pledge

friendshipsoflove — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:25:01 +0000

1. I will do more than belong; I will participate.
2. I will do more than care; I will help.
3. I will do more than believe; I will practice.
4. I will do more than be fair; I will be kind.
5. I will do more than forgive; I will work.
6. I will do more than earn; I will enrich.
7. I will do more than teach; I will inspire.
8. I will do more than give; I will serve.
9. I will do more than live; I will grow.
10. I will do more than be friendly; I will be
a friend.

Attitude is everything

friendshipsoflove — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:36:33 +0000

The trick is in what one emphasizes.
We either make ourselves miserable,
or we make ourselves happy.
The amount of work is the same.
- Carlos Castaneda

Misery nourishes your ego -
that’s why you see so many miserable people in the world.
The basic, central point is the ego.
- Osho

Our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions
and not on our circumstances.
- Martha Washington

Heart of a Mother

friendshipsoflove — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:51:52 +0000

An excerpt from
Heart of a Mother
by Paula J. Fox

A mother is born in that very moment
a child becomes her own.
And her heart begins to overflow
with a love she has never known.

Her focus changes instantly
as her heart beats for another.
It will never be the same again.
It’s the powerful heart of a mother!

It’s a heart of incredible courage
with strength and endurance too.
She fiercely protects and defends her young
in ways only she can do.

She sacrifices “self” to give
her children what they need,
developing their character
to make sure that they succeed.

Just like a lovely gardener
she plants her seeds of love.
Her heart gives lots of sunshine
like blessings from above.

She provides a firm foundation…
a peaceful, loving home
So her children’s roots run deep and strong
no matter where they roam.

With a heart that nurtures them along
to grow in the right direction
She allows them freedom to blossom and thrive
under her wise protection.

They’re prepared to face the storms of life,
as they learn to stand alone.
She gives them a sense of value and strength
with a confidence of their own.

There’s a special beauty in a Mother’s love
She’s a picture of wisdom and grace
We honor her with gratitude…

No one can take her place!

Sayings on Attitude

friendshipsoflove — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:50:53 +0000

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
- Helen Keller

You must do the things you think you cannot do.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

It is idle to dread what you cannot avoid.
- Publius Syrus

It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
- Chinese proverb often quoted by Eleanor Roosevelt

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.
- Raymond Lindquist

Be Here Now.
- Ram Dass

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
- Anonymous

The path to happiness is forgiveness of everyone and gratitude for everything.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I alone am the MASTER of my ship of life.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I am responsible for my thoughts, my beliefs, and my actions.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I follow my own star and my own inner compass.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I Say NO to the demands of the world.
I Say YES to the longings of my own heart.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I Walk Today’s March With Courage.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I am a Bold and Courageous Warrior.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Regret, worry, and fear squeeze the juice from life leaving a dry hulk.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I lay aside the battles within my own mind, and grant myself peace.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

I create Today as a celebration of my life.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Joy & Purpose

friendshipsoflove — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:31:18 +0000

Live with intention.
Walk to the edge.
Listen hard.
Practice wellness.
Play with abandon.
Laugh.
Choose with no regret.
Appreciate your friends.
Continue to learn.
Do what you love.
Live as if this is all there is.
- Mary Anne Radmacher

Take the initiative – don’t wait for life to come to you.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

CALM IN CHAOS
In the midst of the flurry – clarity.
In the midst of the storm – calm.
In the midst of divided interests – certainty.
In the many roads – a certain choice.
- Mary Anne Radmacher

Words of Wisdom

friendshipsoflove — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:52:04 +0000

“‘I can’t do it’ never yet accomplished anything. ‘I
will try’ has performed wonders.” — Unknown

“America is like a healthy body and its resistance is
threefold: Its patriotism, its morality, and its
spiritual life. If we can undermine these three areas,
it will collapse from within.” — Joseph Stalin

“With hurricanes, tornadoes, fires out of control, mud
slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the
country from one end to another, and with the threat
of swine flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this
is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of
Allegiance?” — Jay Leno

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making
other plans.” — John Lennon

“Life is not the way it’s supposed to be. It’s the way
it is. The way we cope with it is what makes the
difference. ” — Unknown

“If prophets are silent, profits will speak!” –
Unknown