Inspiration for Today

Once there was a time, according to legend, when Ireland was ruled by a king who had no son. The king sent out his couriers to post notices in all the towns of his realm. The notices advised that every qualified young man should apply for an interview with the king as a possible successor to the throne. However, all such candidates must have these...

2 Hearts Full of Love 2 Heaping Cups of Kindness 2 Armfuls of Gentleness 2 Cups of Friendship 2 Cups of Joy 2 Big Hearts Full of Forgiveness 1 Lifetime of Togetherness 2 Minds Full of Tenderness Stir daily with Happiness, Humor and Patience. Serve with Warmth and Compassion, Respect...

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Once there was an emperor in the Far East who was growing old and knew it was coming time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or one of his own children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young people in the kingdom together one day. He said, "It has come time for me to step down and to choose the...

Fold two hands together,And express a dash of sorrow,Marinate it overnight,And work on it tomorrow.Chop one grudge in tiny pieces,Add several cups of love,Dredge with a large sized smile,And mix the ingredients above.Dissolve the hate within you,By doing a very good deed,Dash in...

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, then circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say, or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or...

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To one half cup of thoughtfulness, add one cup of Understanding.  Cream together with a pinch of powdered Tenderness.  Very lightly beat in a bowl of Loyalty with a cup of Faith, one of Hope and one of Charity.  Be sure to add a spoonful each of Gaiety that sings...

The sun has begun to set and I hang up the smile I've worn all day. Though I will make sure it is the first thing I put back on in the morning because just in case it is 'that day,' I want her to see me at my very best. I do the normal routine, eat dinner, clean the house, write -- the usual stuff. And then I lay down hoping to fall asleep quickly...

Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.Dennis P. Kim...

A Muleteer set forth on a journey, driving before him an Ass and a Mule, both well laden. The Ass, as long as he traveled along the plain, carried his load with ease, but when he began to ascend the steep path of the mountain, felt his load to be more than he could bear. He entreated his companion to relieve him of a small portion, that he might carry...

I had gone into a supervisor's office to talk about a couple of issues that needed to be addressed. She, like all of the men and women in her department, had been through the proverbial 'ringer.' The stress was so intense, one could almost taste it. I had been assisting the department during a crunch period of being very short-handed, and was watching...

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Chapter 1. I walk down a street and there's a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. It takes forever to get out. It's my fault. Chapter 2. I walk down the same street. I fall in the hole again. It still takes a long time to get out. It's not my fault. Chapter 3. I walk down the same street. I fall in the hole again. It's becoming a habit. It is my...

Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled a prosperous country. One day, he went for a trip to some distant areas of his country. When he was back to his palace, he complained that his feet were very painful, because it was the first time that he went for such a long trip, and the road that he went through was very rough and stony. He then ordered...

Your presence is a present to the world. You are unique and one of a kind. Your life can be what you want it to be. Take the days just one at a time. Count your blessings, not your troubles. You will make it through whatever comes along. Within you are so many answers. Understand, have courage, be strong. Do not put limits on yourself. So many dreams...

Once upon a time there was a leafy tree in a field. Leaves grew densely on the tall branches. The roots were deeply into the ground. The tree was the most remarkable among the rest. The tree then became the home for some birds. They built their nests and they lived on his branches....

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A dear old lady was asked what she used to make her complexion so beautiful and her whole being so bright and attractive. She answered: "I use for my lips, truth I use for my voice, kindness I use for my ears, compassion I use for my hands, charity I use for my figure, uprightness I use for my heart, love I use for any who do not like me, good wishes."  by:...

1 cup of kind deeds 1 cup of forgiveness1 cup of good thoughts2 cups of sacrifice for others2 cups of consideration for other'sMix above ingredients thoroughly and add tears of joy and sorrows and sympathy for others.Flavor with little shifts of love.Fold in four cups of Hugs...

Take a cup or two of laughter,  And a pinch of good advice. Pour in patience by the bowlfull, Then stir it once or twice. Fold in lots of hugs and kisses, And a mother's gentle care. Cook until it's nice and warm, And spread it everywhere. -T....

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" I have a little recipe that isn't hard to make But you must always start as soon as you awake. Take a great big mixing bowl and fill it with a smile Mix half a cup of sunshine with good deeds to last a while. Add a pinch of work and play, a pinch of thoughtfulness and care But...

Life is but a stopping place,A pause in what's to be,A resting place along the road,to sweet eternity.We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way,We all were meant to learn some things,but never meant to stay...Our destination is a place,Far greater than we know.For...