That Bridge of Forgiveness

"Start building that bridge of forgiveness even when the waters of disappointment and anger are still flowing underneath." -Steve Arterburn on Joyce Meyer Ministries

Guilt

"Guilt is a messy and confusing emotion to handle and it refuses to go away.  It lowers our self-esteem, gnaws away at our sense of strength and alienates us from other people and sometimes it festers away for years and years.  It makes you defensive."

Faith for Daily Living - Tape Aids for the Blind South Africa

Special and Worthy of Respect

"Millions of (people) believe they aren't good enough, feel unsure of themselves and insecure in situations.  Each of us is special and worthy of respect. 

Here are ways to get to know - and like - you:

Start by taking an honest look at your life, and accept what cannot be changed.

Try to understand that other people also have fears and worries.

Don't bottle up your feelings.  (Write them down or talk them out).

Learn to bounce back.

Question the role you are playing in your life.

Don't use the fact that you are (unexceptional looking) as an excuse for failure.

Talk yourself into self-confidence.

Give and you will receive.

Take advantage of opportunities to learn.

Don't try to be completely perfect today, this month, this year.

Dress for yourself.

Let yourself have some fun.

Look after yourself.

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Learn a few relaxation techniques.

Talk to someone.

Make your own decisions.

Have bold hopes and dreams.

Never compare yourself with other people, (compare yourself with yourself this time last week/month/year).

Remember you aren't going to make changes because you're a FAILURE.

- Angela Willans

Problem

"A problem is a chance for you to do your best."
Duke Ellington

When there is a loadshedding or blackout - enjoy the quiet and reach for your candles and lamps.

When you are planted in a a place that it is difficult to be who you are,
do your best to be who you are anyway!

I was in the parking lot outside Pick 'n Pay Princess crossing where a whole row of neighbouring shops was burnt recently. 
The car-guard was singing quietly
"This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine;
this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. 
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine;
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!"

Yeah man!

My Head Held High

"I want to walk off the field with my head held high - win or lose.
Championships are won in everyday preparations.
Don't ever do anything to embarass yourself.
Do your best - No Regrets... You know... I have."

- Larry Gelwix - No Regrets
Rugby coach of the Highland team for over 30 years
BYU Television

First-rate Intelligence

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function."
F. Scott Fitzgerald

Pray and Sing

"To pray is important. To sing is important. And to sing is to pray twice."
Saint Augustin

The Past

"You have to reflect on the past and leave it there. Live in the now and focus on how you can make it lead to a future you want."
Sharlotte Mkansi

Comfortable

"Instead of getting more and more comfortable, I'm getting more and more comfortable with being uncomfortable."
Luke Nelson
"Two Brothers" 5,000 hour project

Washed By Our Tears

"Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while so that we can see Life with a clearer view again."
Alex Tan

Conflict

"The quality of our lives depends not on whether we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them"
Thomas Crum

Oldness

"Oldness happens to all of us at times when we venture too far from the vital reality that is us.
We listen and care too much for what others think... With so many assaults, part of us simply gets old, becomes frail, and withers and dies.
The ageless are those who preserve the spirit of the child. They are inquisitive, curious and playful."
Steven K Baum PhD - "Growing Up at Any Age."

Words

"By filling your mind with words of hope you become hopeful.
By filling your mind with words of kindness you become kind.
By filling your mind with thoughts of courage you become corageous.
Words have power."
Robin Sharma - The Monk who sold his Ferrari

Like Others...

"Truly enlightened people never try to be like others."
Robin Sharma - The Monk who sold his Ferrari

Playfulness

"Playfulness it at the core of creativity."
"I'm a lot more uncomfortable around people than people know."
"Go back to the past - even with fear... Come back from the past with pride."
Source unrecorded.

Lose and Win

"Lose with dignity, and win with humility."
Quoted by Nancy Richards SAFM

Peaceful... Meaningful...

"If you want a more peaceful, meaningful life, you must think more peaceful, meaningful thoughts."
Robin S Sharma "The Monk Who Sold His Ferari" p52

Influence

"Influence flows from intimacy."
Tommy Tenney "Hadassah" p242

Jane Fonda

I watched Oprah interview Jane Fonda, now 71 years old.
I liked these quotes from Jane:

"To do life right you have to feel like you're growing up 'till the day you die."
"Little by little we break the cycle."

She was talking of the cycle of ignorance and disrespect - abuse.

Jane Fonda is still beautiful outside! I see she is growing her inner beauty too - good for her - and all the rest of us who keep learning and do better as we learn better. Noble and worthwhile work.

Anger... Change

Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the Mind... You can’t change the past, but You can ruin the present by worrying over the future...