In A Friendship

In a friendship,
We're free to expose,
Parts of ourselves,
Nobody else knows.

But the thing that sustains it
And sets it apart,
Is not something spoken,
It's a bond of the heart.

True friends are rare,
In a lifetime two or three,
I'm so glad it happened,
Between you and me!

- Unknown

Beautiful Friends

Friends who have love in their hearts
They give you hope when you are sad
Their concern lets you know
The words they say make you glad

Friends who share positive thoughts
Who take the time to be sure you're all right
Wonderful friends who really care
You know they care to your delight

Caring
Sharing
Loving Friends

Friends who are fun to be around
They take the clouds out of the sky
It makes you feel like the sun is shinning
Your time is brighter and you sigh

These words are for you dear friends
To let you know I am here for you
To share, give you hope, and show my love for all
In times when your skies are not blue

- Joyce Ann Geyer

Best Friendship Quotes

- A friend is someone who knows all about you, and loves you just the same.

- A real friend is someone who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

- A true friend is the best possession.

- A true friend will see you through when others see that you are through.

- Hold a good friend in both your hands.

- Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your friends.

- A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.

- Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joy, and dividing our grief.

Life

Throughout life comes good, comes bad
Things make us happy and make us sad
People give out love, but also hate
Those that share love are closest mates

At times in life we feel unappreciated
And that all people are filled with hatred
We could hold grudges but what are they worth
Feelings of bitterness whilst we live on this earth

Forgive and forget the mistakes people make
We have all fallen guilty to giving less then we take
Share love, laughter and positive feelings
And you'll begin to see that life is worth living!

By: Jo Deeprose

A Chance To Start

How often we wish for another chance to make a fresh begining.
A chance to blot out our mistakes and change failure into winning.

It does not take a special time to make a brand new start.
It only takes the deep desire to try with all our heart.

To live a little better, to always be forgiving.
To add a little sunshine in a world for which we’re living.

Never give up in despair nor think you are through.
For there’s always a tomorrow, A chance to start a new.

Good Morning

Have a Great Day Ahead.....

Motivate Yourself From Great Leaders

Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.

- Warren G. Bennis

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.

- Sir Winston Churchill

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress.

- Mahatma Gandhi

Energy and persistence conquer all things.

- Benjamin Franklin

A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done."

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Be The Best of Whatever You Are

If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill,
Be a scrub in the valley-but be
The best little scrub by the side of the rill;
Be a bush if you can't be a tree.

If you can't be a bush be a bit of the grass,
And some highway happier make;
If you can't be a muskie then just be a bass
But the liveliest bass in the lake!

We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew,
There's something for all of us here,
There's big work to do, and there's lesser to do,
And the task you must do is the near.

If you can't be a highway then just be a trail,
If you can't be the sun be a star;
It isn't by size that you win or you fail
Be the best of whatever you are!

- By Douglas Malloch

Self Motivation

* Self Motivation is the inspiration between the Behaviours and Actions

* It is an important mechanism that will help to reach the goal, without the external influence.

* Self Motivation improves Self confidence and Self esteem, as well as gives strength to achieve the goal.

* Self Motivation is important in every aspect of life, be it career, social life, health, fitness and personality development.

* Self Motivation is a more efficient method.

* If you can motivate yourself, you don't have to depend on any external method.

- Unknown

Moments in Life!

There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real!

When the door of happiness closes, another opens;
but often times we look so long at the closed door that we don't see the one, which has been opened for us.

Don't go for looks; they can deceive.
Don't go for wealth; even that fades away.
Go for someone who makes you smile,
because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright.
Find the one that makes your heart smile.

Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be,
because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet,
enough trials to make you strong,
enough sorrow to keep you human and
enough hope to make you happy.


The happiest of people don't necessarily
have the best of everything;
they just make the most of
everything that comes along their way

The brightest future will always
be based on a forgotten past;
you can't go forward in life until
you let go of your past failures and

When you were born, you were crying
and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so at the end,
you're the one who is smiling and everyone
around you is crying.


Please send this message to those people
who mean something to you (I JUST DID);
to those who have touched your life in one way or another;
to those who make you smile when you really need it;
to those who make you see the
brighter side of things when you are really down;
to those whose friendship you appreciate;
to those who are so meaningful in your life.

Don't count the years –count the memories!

- Author Unknown

Quotes On Strength

Courage is a strength that comes from the core of your being; the strength that allows you to commit to life. 

It's the willingness to go beyond your current limits and say I CAN. 

- Brahma Kumaris, Mt. Abu

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

- Christopher Reeve

We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.

- Eleanor Roosevelt

I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.

- Anna Freud 

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

- Harriet Tubman, Abolitionist

It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide what to do.

- Elbert Hubbard 

I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.

- Thomas Paine

Like the ocean, life is calm one minute, turbulent the next.

We can't control events anymore than we can stop the tides, but we all have powerful inner resources to help us surf the waves and ride out the storms.

Resilience is inner strength that allows us to float above difficult circumstances by maintaining our fortitude and good humour, no matter what may arise.

- Brahma Kumaris, Mt. Abu

Go After Your Dreams

You're good, but you're going to be great.

You're the best, but you're going to get better.

Sometimes the paths we take are long and hard, but remember: those are always the ones that lead to the most beautiful views.

Challenges come along inevitably: how you respond to them determines who you are - deep down inside - and everything you're going to be.

Increase the chances of reaching your goals by working at them gradually. The very best you can do is all that is asked of you.

Realize that you are capable of working miracles of your own making. Remember that opportunities have a reason for knocking on your door, and the right ones are there for the taking.

You don't always have to win, but you do need to know what it takes to be a winner.

It's up to you to find the key that unlocks the door to a more fulfilling life.

Understand that increased difficulty brings you nearer to the truth of how to survive it - and get beyond it.

Cross your bridges.

Meet your challenges.

Reach out for your dreams, and bring them closer and closer to your heart.

Get rid of the "if only's" and get on with whatever you need to do to get things right.

Go after what you want in life, with all the blessings of all the people who care about you. And find out what making your wishes come true really feels like.

- Collin McCarty

Power of Positive Thoughts

The power of positive thoughts enables others to be free from their worries.

Projection:

When someone is going through difficult times there would be naturally worry and tension. At such times it becomes very natural for us too to come into tension. However, we don't seem to be able to help the other person in anyway when we have such thoughts. Instead we only add to the negative thoughts of that person.

Solution:

When we find someone who is having negative thoughts in a difficult situation, we need to remind ourselves that we are the only ones who can help them come back to his positivity. It is possible for us to do this only when our own thoughts are positive. When we train our mind in this way we will be able to maintain our own positivity which will enable the other person also to be rid of his worries

- Author Unknown

Outlook Towards Life

For everything you have missed, you have gained something else;
And for everything you gain, you lose something else.

It is about your outlook towards life. You can either regret or rejoice.

- Unknown

The Path of Most Persistence

The Path of Most Persistence There will always be those who will tell you it can't be done, but throughout history, progress has always come from those who said it could be done.

The people who accomplish the most do so not because they never run into problems, but because they believe there is a solution for every one.

The great men and women of history are remembered not because they never failed, but because they didn't let their failures stop them. They kept on until they succeeded.

When Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, he tried over 2,000 experiments before he got it to work. A young reporter asked him how it felt to fail so many times. He said, Often GENIUS is just another way of spelling perseverance.

A single stroke of an axe won't bring down an oak, but many will.

Success is like buried treasure: 

Only the most believing and persevering find it. Success is sweet, but its secret is sweat.

For success, try aspiration, inspiration, & perspiration. Some men may succeed because they are destined to, but most men succeed because 

they are determined to.

The secret of success is to start from scratch and keep on scratching. Nothing in the world, including talent, genius and education, can take the place of persistence.

Here is the great secret of success:

Pray with all your might for the blessing in God, 

but work at the same time with all diligence, 

with all patience, with all perseverance.

Pray and work. Work and pray.

- Author Unknown

Tips to De-Stress ...

A’ To ‘Z’ Of Stress Management

Always take time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day. 

Be aware of your own stress meter: Know when to step back and cool down.

Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else.

Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals.

Eat lots of fresh fruit, veggies, bread and water, give your body the best for it to perform at its best.

Forgive others, don't hold grudges and be tolerant -- not everyone is as capable as you..

Gain perspective on things, how important is the issue?

Hugs, kisses and laughter: Have fun and don't be afraid to share your feelings with others.

Identify stressors and plan to deal with them better next time..

Judge your own performance realistically; don't set goals out of your own reach.

Keep a positive attitude, your outlook will influence outcomes and the way others treat you.

Limit alcohol, drugs and other stimulants, they affect your perception and behaviour...

Manage money well, seek advice and save at least 10 per cent of what you earn.

No is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty.

Outdoor activities by yourself, or with friends and family, can be a great way to relax....

Play your favourite music rather than watching television.

Quit smoking: It is stressing your body daily, not to mention killing you too.

Relationships: Nurture and enjoy them, learn to listen more and talk less.....

Sleep well, with a firm mattress and a supportive pillow; don't overheat yourself and allow plenty of ventilation.

Treat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out, the movies: Moderation is the key.

Understand things from the other person's point of view......

Verify information from the source before exploding.

Worry less, it really does not get things completed better or quicker.

Xpress: Make a regular retreat to your favourite space, make holidays part of your yearly plan and budget.......

Yearly goal setting: Plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career, relationships, etc.

Zest for life: Each day is a gift, smile and be thankful that you are a part of the bigger picture........

- Unknown

Great Enthusiasm Quotes

Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.

- Bo Bennett 

A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm.

- Charles Schwab

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

The key that unlocks energy is desire. It's also the key to a long and interesting life. If we expect to create any drive, any real force within ourselves, we have to get excited.

- Earl Nightingale

Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over obstacles and adds significance to all you do.

- Norman Vincent Peale

To use the inner powers is to be a constant success.

While moving forward I sometimes have doubts about my own power to succeed. So sometimes my powers remain hidden and I am not able to have the confidence or the enthusiasm to work on the situation. Whatever the situation I am faced with, I must not forget my own inner powers. I need to recognise and use those powers which will help me overcome the situation. When there is faith within me, my mind will be open to the recognition and the use of these inner powers.

- Brahma Kumaris, Mt. Abu

Back of every creation, supporting it like an arch, is faith. Enthusiasm is nothing: it comes and goes. But if one believes, then miracles occur.

- Henry Miller

Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.

- Benjamin Disraeli

Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life.

- Tennessee Williams

Do Not Blame Others For Your Stressful Problems

When you blame others, you give up your power to change...

We all have to deal with stress and anxiety. There are ways to deal with your stresses and anxieties besides taking it out on somebody else. As a result, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their stresses, anxieties, and fears.

First and foremost, seek help and treatment from a professional. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very important and can provide you much help and insights in dealing with your current problem. Getting help from a professional should be the first thing you do if you have trouble managing your anxieties.

Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at once. A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get your mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. This mental timeout can help you refocus on your current situation.

Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your lonely or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, some people may think that if they are alone at the present time then they will always be alone. This is not true. Even if your alone today does not mean that you will be alone all the time. No one can predict the future with one hundred percent accuracy.

Sometimes we encounter a scary situation that gets us all upset. When encountering these events, always remember to get all of the facts of the given situation. Gathering the facts can prevent us from relying on exaggerated and fearful assumptions. By focusing on the facts, a person can rely on what is reality and what is not.

A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears or anxieties, try to learn what is the real source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what is causing your anxieties can go a long way in finding the solution.

In every anxiety-related situation you experience, begin to learn what works, what does not work, and what you need to improve on in managing your fears and anxieties. For instance, you have a lot of anxiety and you decide to take a walk to help you feel better. The next time you feel anxious you can remind yourself that you got through it the last time by taking a walk. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety the next time around.

Like everything in life, managing your fears and anxieties takes practice. The more you do it, the better you will become. Remember that there are better ways to deal with your fears, anxieties, and stresses than blaming it on your loved ones or friends.

- Unknown

A Wonderful Story ..

A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat." 

"Is the man of the house home?", they asked. 

"No", she replied. "He's out." 

"Then we cannot come in", they replied. 

In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened. 

"Go tell them I am home and invite them in!" 

The woman went out and invited the men in"

"We do not go into a House together," they replied.

"Why is that?" she asked. 

One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home." 

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. 

"How nice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"

His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"

Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!" 

"Let us heed our daughter-in-law's advice," said the husband to his wife. 

"Go out and invite Love to be our guest." 

The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest." Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?" 

The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. 

Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!!!!!!"

- Author Unknown

Success

To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others,
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child,
A garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.

- by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Attitude Is Every Thing

The Iceberg phenomena is also applicable on human beings … 

You CAN DO everything, but not all at once.

You CAN DO everything, if it’s important enough for you to do.

You CAN DO everything, but you may not be the best at everything.

You CAN DO everything, but there will be limitations.

You CAN DO everything, but you’ll need help.

A positive thought is the seed of a positive result.

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.

The most significant change in a person’s life is a change of attitude. Right attitude produce right actions.

If you really want to be happy, nobody can stop you except God.

Whether a glass if half-full or half-empty, depends on the attitude of the person looking at it.

There is a better way for everything. Find it.

A positive attitude is not a destination. It is a way of life.

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.

The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.

The man with confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.

You will only go as far as you think you can go.

The biggest mistake of all is to avoid situations in which you might make a mistake.

A positive attitude is like a magnet for positive results.

Our life is a reflection of our attitudes.

Positive attitudes create a chain reaction of positive thoughts.

Attitude, not aptitude, determines your altitude.

No man fails if he does his best.

- Author Unknown