JUNE 1-7

Treasure Beach Forum: Inspirational Thoughts: JUNE 1-7
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 05:55 am: Edit Post

There Is Only One You

Even in stillness there is beauty and life,
Even in solitude there is happiness and love.
What you see and what you feel matters,
Who you are and what you will become, is up to you.

You are the master of your universe!
Until there is chaos, you don't appreciate the quiet.
Until there are crowds, you don't appreciate being alone.

Now is the time to reflect and realize what you have.
No matter what your lot in life,
You are unique.
Take time now to discover yourself, it's never too late.

You always have something to contribute.
If you are lonely, be a friend, share a smile.
For the hectic, find a slice of solitude no matter how small.

Life is not always as it appears,
You have the power to alter yours and make a difference.
You are rare and unmatched...
There is only one you!

And YOU are SPECIAL!
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TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"The new and the old have value to man only as they relate to the present ... to live for either is to lose his only reality ... the moment."

~ Leo Buscaglia


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 05:38 am: Edit Post

The King's Highway

Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who lived in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many of his subjects as desired to participate. The challenge was to see who could travel the highway the best, and the winner was to recieve a box of gold.

On the day of the contest, all the people came. Some of them had fine chariots, some had fine clothing and fancy food to make the trip a luxurious journey. Some wore their sturdiest shoes and ran along the highway on their feet to show their skill. All day they traveled the highway, and each one, when he arrived at the end, complained to the king about a large pile of rocks and debris that had been left almost blocking the road at one point, and that got in their way and hindered their travel.

At the end of the day, a lone traveler crossed the finish line warily and walked over to the king. He was tired and dirty, but he addressed the king with great respect and handed him a small chest of gold. He said, "I stopped along the way to clear a pile of rocks and debris that was blocking the road. This chest of gold was under it all. Please have it returned to its rightful owner."

The king replied, "You are the rightful owner." "Oh no," said the traveler, "This is not mine. I've never known such money."
"Oh yes," said the king, "you've earned this gold, for you won my contest. He who travels the road best is he who makes the road better for those who will follow."

Remember those words of wisdom as you travel the road of life!
- Author Unknown
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TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly."

~ Richard Bach


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 06:16 am: Edit Post

Carrots, Eggs, & Coffee Beans

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose.

Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs and the last, ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what do you see?"

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
She brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. The daughter did and noted that they were soft.

She then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg.

Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled, as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked. "What's the point, mother?" Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity - boiling water - but each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.

The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened.

The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: Which am I?

Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength? Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor.

If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate to another level? How do you handle Adversity? ARE YOU A CARROT, AN EGG, OR A COFFEE BEAN?
~ Author Unknown ~
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TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and every day you have the opportunity to write a new page."

~ Mark Houlahan

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 06:15 am: Edit Post

Everything I need to know,
I learned from Noah's Ark...

ONE: Don't miss the boat.

TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat.

THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.

FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

SIX: Build your future on high ground.

SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile.

TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

ELEVEN: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.
~ Author Unknown ~

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TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"Laughter is a gift of God that brightens out good times and lightens the tough ones. Cultivate the spirit of celebration in your life by making room for laughter."

~ Emile Barnes


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 06:18 am: Edit Post

Life...

I'm afraid to look ahead
I don't know want to know what I will find
But lately I've been thinking
and a few things have come to mind

Where will I be tomorrow
when the sun begins to rise?
Where will I be in 20 years
when I look back and remember the time?

Life is just a passing thing
it was never meant to stay
We were all put here together
but could be taken back any day

Friends come and go
and relationships never last
But these are the good old days
the ones that will fill our past

Don't let these days slip away
you'll never get them back
you were put here to live
and you're never going to last

So when it's all said and done
and your time on earth is through
Don't look back and have regrets
Be happy with everything you do.

~ Shelley Cramm ~

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TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"Every morning you are handed 24 golden hours. They are one of the few things in this world that you get free of charge. If you had all the money in the world, you couldn't buy an extra hour. What will you do with this priceless treasure?"

~ Author Unknown


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Friday, June 06, 2003 - 04:00 am: Edit Post

NATURAL HIGHS

* Falling in love.
* Laughing so hard your face hurts.
* A special glance.
* Getting mail.
* Taking a drive on a pretty road.
* Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
* Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
* Hot towels out of the dryer.
* Walking out of your last final.
* A long distance phone call.
* A good conversation.
* A care package.
* The beach.
* Finding a $20 bill in your coat from last winter.
* Laughing at yourself.
* Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
* Running through sprinklers.
* Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
* Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.
* Laughing at an inside joke.
* Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
* Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
* Your first kiss.
* Being part of a team.
* Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
* Sweet dreams.
* Hot chocolate.
* Road trips with friends.
* Swinging on swings.
* Watching a good movie cuddled up on a couch with someone you love.
* Song lyrics printed inside your new CD so you can sing along without feeling stupid.
* Going to a really good concert.
* Getting butterflies in your stomach every time you see that one person.
* Winning a really competitive game.
* Making chocolate chip cookies!
* Having your friends send you homemade cookies!
* Running through the fountains with your friends.
* Riding a bike downhill.
* The feeling after running a few mile - an accomplishment!
* Seeing smiles and hearing laughter from your friends...
* Holding hands with someone you care about.
* Running into an old friend and realizing that some things never change.
* Discovering that love is unconditional and stronger than time.
* Riding the best roller coasters over and over.
* Hugging the person you love.
* Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much-desired present from you.
* Watching the sunrise.
* Getting out of bed every morning and thanking God for another beautiful day.
~ Author Unknown ~
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TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."

~ Les Brown


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 05:18 am: Edit Post

But Love...

A house is a house is a house - until love comes through the door, that is. And love intuitively goes around sprinkling that special brand of angel dust that transforms a house into a very special home for very special people: your family.

Money, of course, can build a charming house, but only love can furnish it with a feeling of home.
Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch, but love may decide to tuck a little love note inside.

Money can provide a television set, but love controls it and cares enough to say no and take the guff that comes with it.

Obligation sends the children to bed on time, but love tucks the covers in around their necks and passes out kisses and hugs (even to teenagers!).

Obligation can cook a meal, but love embellishes the table with a potted ivy trailing around slender candles.

Duty writes many letters, but love tucks a joke or a picture or a fresh stick of gum inside.

Compulsion keeps a sparkling house. But love and prayer stand a better chance of producing a happy family.

Duty gets offended quickly if it isn't appreciated. But love learns to laugh a lot and to work for the sheer joy of doing it.

Obligation can pour a glass of milk, but quite often love will add a little chocolate.
~ Author Unknown ~
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TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything."

~ Author Unknown


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Monday, July 07, 2003 - 08:54 pm: Edit Post

Hey Dear Readers,
This is Glasceta Honeyghan. Sorry I've missed posting inspirational thoughts. Just circumstances beyond my control. Just remember each day brings brand new opportunities. Again I apologise.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Tuesday, July 08, 2003 - 05:25 am: Edit Post

Five Finger Prayer

1. Your Thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C.S. Lewis once said "sweet duty."

2. The next finger is the Pointing Finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.

3. The next finger is the Tallest Finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.

4. The fourth finger is our Ring Finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.

5. And lastly comes our Little Finger, the smallest finger of all, which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among you." Your Pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.

~ Author Unknown ~


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rebecca on Wednesday, July 09, 2003 - 02:10 pm: Edit Post

So glad to have you back Dr. Honeyghan. I missed you. I heard you were a big hit at the Women's Group meeting the other day. Thanks so much for taking the time to spend with us down in TB and once again being an inspiration to us.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By glasceta Honeyghan on Wednesday, July 09, 2003 - 08:30 pm: Edit Post

TODAY's INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE

If you can't dazzle the world with brilliance, baffle them with nonsense.
-author unknown


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Glasceta Honeyghan on Thursday, July 10, 2003 - 07:18 am: Edit Post

Priceless Gifts

Life holds so many priceless things...
The falling rain, the wind that sings.
Each star on high, each shining moon,
Each sunbeam dancing in your room.

The river as it rushes on,
A sunset as when day is gone.
No wealth can buy a mountain tall -
These priceless things belong to all.

An autumn tree lends beauty rare,
With colored leaves piled everywhere,
As nature wears a glowing smile
To make each day a day worthwhile.

Could anything be quite as dear
As laughing children that we hear?
The gift of friendship that is ours?
The miracle of growing flowers?

Each magic moment, treasured time,
These priceless gifts are yours and mine.

~ Author Unknown ~
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TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."

~ Helen Keller