Happiness

Live all you can; it’s a mistake not to. It doesn’t so much matter what you do in particular, so long as you have your life. If you haven’t had that, what have you had? ~  Henry James


Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which change has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation and freedom in all just pursuits. ~ Thomas Jefferson

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not. ~ George Bernard Shaw


Recipe for happiness:


2 Heaping cups of patience
1 Heart full of love
2 Hands full of generosity
Dash of laughter
1 Head full of understanding
Sprinkle generously with kindness
Add plenty of faith and mix well.
Spread over a period of a lifetime
And serve everyone you meet.

~author unknown~

Gratitude

Gratitude is a spiritual state of mind and heart which eliminates negativity of all kinds.  Feel it now as you bring to mind what you are so thankful for.  --Bill Phillips

I received this quote today and it helped to put things back into prospective for me.  For the last few weeks things have been busy and it is during the times of busyness that we (I) need to refocus my thinking.  When stress from the daily schedule begins to take new life it is important to remember what is really important in life.  At times we begin to 'major in the minors' and focus our attention on minor things.  Today take a moment to refocus and determine what is of major importance in your life, think on these things.  Remember, what you think on grows so make thoughts of abundance your focus today....I am.

**Take a moment to read this interesting post:  http://www.fistfuloftalent.com/2010/08/welldying-a-program-hr-does-not-need-to-champion.html  It seems to be a trend.

Challenges

Life's challenges were never meant to be conquered alone--they are intended to bring people together.  -Bill Phillips

Intimacy

by Donna Ballard Carter



To ask Me... 
Baby, how was your day? 
Then to listen closely 
To the answer 
And all the words that I have to say. 
To wait... 
Until after You've heard my response, 
Then to keep right on listening... 
As I ramble on. 
To make check-in calls with me throughout the day, 
To pay attention if it sounds like 
I am hurt or afraid. 
To get..."Me" 
And to speak My language, 
To protect Me from... 
All hurt, harm, and danger. 
To be My very best friend...always 
You see... 
Perfectly describes INTIMACY FOR ME! 

To be there for Me... 
And to make Me laugh, 
To wipe My tears... 
Whenever it is 
That I feel sad. 
To give Me hugs... 
Just because I ask, 
To hold Me close to You 
And to hold My hand. 
To try Your very best 
To try to understand, 
What makes Me 
All of the things that I am. 
To caress My body 
And to give Me 
Unlimited Kisses, 
To fulfill... 
All of My Heart's 
Desires & Wishes. 
To Make Love to Me 
Sensually.... 
All Night Long, 
Then to hold Me 
Closely In Your Arms 
When We Are Done. 
You See... 
Whenever You break off 
A piece of Your Heart 
And then You Lovingly 
Share that Piece With Me... That truly is My Definition 
...Of Pure INTIMACY! 

~Venus~ 
Copyright@2010

Love

I Am Love...
~Donna Ballard Carter


I am the warmth felt in your chest, 
I am soft, sweet, tenderness. 
I am the best part of your day, 
I make all of your dark clouds leave & go away. 
I am the comfort felt in the arms of a Lover's Embrace, 
I am the silly smile that comes across your face. 
I am found in every Lover's Caress, 
I am felt in every Lover's Passionate Kiss. 
I lighten your load... 
Decrease your burdens, 
And just when... 
You are absolutely, positively certain 
That You will Never...Ever See Me 
That is exactly when 
I will come running back into your life again! 
For I am Joy 
And I am Laughter, 
I am your Happily-Ever-After. 
I am want 
And I am need, 
I am what makes you 
Feel complete. 
I am a gift sent to you 
From heaven above 
From the bosom of the Father 
What is My Name...? 
Why I am Love! 

I am sweaty palms 
And butterflies, 
I am loss of appetite 
When you don't know why. 
I'm mixed up words 
Inside of your head, 
I'm the things...that you thought & wished 
But, never said. 
I am the gift... 
That never stops giving, 
I am what makes your life 
Worth living. 
Once you've found me... 
Never Let Me Go, 
Because just one experience with me 
And then you will always know. 
So, hold me close 
And hold me tight, 
And hold on to me 
With all of your might. 
Give Me... 
All that you've got to give, 
And if you've lost faith in me 
It's time for you to believe in me again. 
Though I am scarce... 
And sometimes rarely found, 
Whenever it is that I do come around. 
I bring with me Joy & Happiness 
From Heaven above, 
Receive Me Now... 
For I Am LOVE!!! 

~Venus~ 
Copyright@2010

Invictus

by William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll. I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.