Wake Up With An Unbiased Mind !

TROUBLE TREE

The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farmhouse had just finished a rough day on the job. A flat tire made him lose an hour of work. His electric saw quit, and now his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence.

On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked towards the front door, he paused briefly at a tall tree, touching tips of the branches with both hands. While opening the door, he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed with smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave the wife a kiss.

Afterwards he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier. “Oh, that’s my trouble tree” he replied. “I know that I can’t help having troubles on the job, but one thing’s for sure. Troubles don’t belong in the house with my wife and children. So I just hand them up on the tree every night when I get home.

Then in the morning I pick them up again. “Funny thing is,” he smiled, “when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there aren’t nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before.”

THINKING ABOUT TROUBLES, JUST MAKES THEM LOOK BIG....

A Chance To Start Fresh !!!

RULES FOR A GOOD DAY....... continued


TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY :

I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.


TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED :

I will practice the golden rule - "Do unto others as I would have them do unto me" - with everyone I encounter.


TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE I DISCOURAGED :

My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling life.


TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY :

I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my body.


TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY :

I will spend a little more time in prayer today: I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place and listen to God's voice !

Wake Up To The Light Of Day !!!

RULES FOR A GOOD DAY ......

TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK:

If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind...I will not respond in a like manner.

TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY "ENEMY":

If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or a stranger.

TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY:

I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.

TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE:

I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.

TODAY I WILL FORGIVE:

I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.

A Magical Morning Poem !

A good morning hug

I'm sending to you

Wrapped up in love

With big smiles too

My special wish

Is you'll have a good day

I hope things are pleasant

Each step of the way

A day filled with sunshine

No clouds overhead

Feelings of peace

As you climb out of bed

Enjoy the fresh air

Be good to yourself

Find time to relax

We only live once

A good morning hug

For you my friend

Have a good day

From beginning till end

May your day be filled with sunshine !!!

Enjoy A Fresh Morning !

To really know what success means, earn it.

Don't rely on some elevator to get you there.

The higher the floor you want to reach,

the more important it is to take the stairs.

The easiest lessons to remember

are the ones you learn the hard way!

Appreciate the little things

that make each day unique and special.

Good Morning !!!