Night Falls

As night falls

And evening fades

Painted into subtle shades

Of purple, blue and gray

Quote of the Week

"Silent" and "listen" are spelled with the same letters.  - Unknown

These two important words go hand in hand since you can't do the second without being the first. But really listening to someone is more than just being politely quiet while awaiting your turn to speak. It is listening intently and with as much interest as we display when we are speaking. Perhaps we should listen unto others as we would have them listen unto us.  

Today's lesson is to think about how we listen.  

Quote of the Week

The impossible can always be broken down into possibilities. - Unknown

For example, when faced with what seems to be an impossible task, take a step back and review what really needs to be done.  Divide it into smaller segments that can be accomplished more easily and you will begin to see progress.  The more headway you make, the more motivated you become and you will soon see that the once "impossible" task is on it's way to completion.

Quote of the Week

Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.  - Samuel Ullman

Every so often I get a notification from Facebook about friends' birthdays.  This week there are five, so this quote jumped out at me this morning.

Samuel Ullman was a German born poet, businessman and humanitarian who immigrated the United States at a young age to escape discrimination.  He was best known for his poem entitled "Youth", which was said to be a favorite of General Douglas MacArthur.

Age isn't so much a number as state of mind.  We may gain knowledge, wisdom and experience over the years, but we can maintain a youthful mind by staying true to ourselves. Live life to the fullest and keep your soul wrinkle-free.

Quote of the Week

How doth the little busy bee

Improve each shining hour,

And gather honey all the day

From every opening flower!

- Isaac Watts, "Divine Songs"

I hope everyone had a happy and joyous Easter!