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Suzannah


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DON'T - I ask again - 

Are you thinking of quitting?

You believed you could make a difference until they poured criticism and cold water on you. At that point you decided it was easier to adjust your expectations to their opinion and just give up. Don't do it;  don't give up, keep smiling 'cos too much has been invested in you!

The comfort zone is for those who are exempt from pain but denied progress; protected from failure but held in the grip of mediocrity. Get up and get out of there while you still can, 'cos you are worth it.  

BUT remember this, the further you progress, the nearer to a greater comfort zone you will achieve and this COMFORT ZONE will be governed by YOU, your THOUGHTS, your ACTIONS and your ABILITY to more than survive; it will be the COMFORT you achieve through LIVING in the knowledge that you have OWNED your life and your happiness and are not dependent on others for that.  You know you will be able to make it happen for yourself with LOVE and honour and kindness [to yourself and well as others].

It is hard to keep on going when the going gets tough and holiday time is - in my opinion - harder still.  Why?  You will all have your own why's.  Here are just three of mine:

1Holidays are for sharing with loved ones.

2Holidays are celebrations times or refreshment and strength gathering times.

3Holidays are special and times for the family to get together in love and fellowship.

...and there are many many more I could add, but I leave you think ponder yours.

However I encourage you to think of every day as SPECIAL...not just holidays, and remember that each day is the FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.  Don't give up just because it is painful or tough or not the IDEAL DAY that you would like.  Think of it as the opportunity to begin a new work in YOU to ENHANCE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE and do not let your negative thoughts cloud what could be the day that brings you SUCCESS as you continue your struggle to beat the pain and the saddness that you feel is on the brink of taking over your new day.  

Look for the wonder of that new morning.  Listen for that birdsong.  See the other person that you pass in the street and SMILE .  Your SMILE could be the SMILEthat makes a difference to their day for you never know what they are toiling with either; and by smiling at them YOU may even be surprised by a smile that is returned to you, and walk on by knowing that even if you do not feel blest you have blessed someone else's day.  Their response may not always be the blessing that you hope for for yourself but LOVE IS for sharing with ALL of humanity and LOVE only begats LOVE even if it is not from the source you would have thought it would come from.

Sending you this message today wrapped up in heart.gif LOVE heart.gif and served up with a smile.gif SMILE smile.gif

JUST FOR YOU for across the pond and beyond. 

Suzannah

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P.s. sorry for the spelling mistakes I have had to correct. 



-- Edited by Suzannah on Monday 25th of April 2011 05:24:56 AM



-- Edited by Suzannah on Monday 25th of April 2011 05:30:24 AM

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kath


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Thank you so much for posting this, God Bless you.



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This is a perfect example reflecting you! I am always happy when I see ya here!

Ok as far as birdsong...you should hear these HUGE stellers Jays yelling at me at dawn every day. They are bullies, bossy, and want their salt free peanuts and ww bread!

The cat wants to be fed as the dogs ate all her dry food.I give it to her but she turns her nose up and wants her morning canned stuff....

I think I create mosters sue!

 You and I think alike. Without those things that make us happy, connect us to earth and sky, life can be so mt.

Hugs sis,debilyn



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Thank you so much for this I needed this today.

 

Maresie.



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I hear the flutter of wings when I read that and Suzannah is in the house.  Bless you girl...you're always a gift.   (((((hugs))))) smile



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Thanks for the beautiful reminders!  sun.gif

From your share, you appear to be doing well.  Take good care



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