Inspiration thread

[Cinnabar]

I liked your poem, especially the line about Love.

Poetry is such a wonderful and succinct was of expressing yourself "and" teaching. I'll carry on! Always - Laurie

[hawke86]

Laurie,
You're a pretty good writer.

[BuckeyeFan]

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,
Than circumstances,
Than failure,
Than success,
Than what other people think
Or say or do.

It is more important than appearance,
Giftedness or skill.
It will make or break an organization . . . . .
A school . . a home.

THE REMARKABLE THING IS WE HAVE A CHOICE
EVERYDAY REGARDING THE ATTITUDE WE WILL
EMBRACE FOR THAT DAY.

We cannot change our past . . . .
We cannot change the fact that people will
Act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one
String we have.

And that is our attitude . . . .
I am convinced that life is 10%
What happens to me
And 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you . . . .

[Cinnabar]

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,
Than circumstances,
Than failure,
Than success,
Than what other people think
Or say or do.

It is more important than appearance,
Giftedness or skill.
It will make or break an organization . . . . .
A school . . a home.

THE REMARKABLE THING IS WE HAVE A CHOICE
EVERYDAY REGARDING THE ATTITUDE WE WILL
EMBRACE FOR THAT DAY.

We cannot change our past . . . .
We cannot change the fact that people will
Act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one
String we have.

And that is our attitude . . . .
I am convinced that life is 10%
What happens to me
And 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you . . . .

Your work is worth celebrating and, in itself, celebrates the one very simple thing people have at their fingertips. The powerful and personal choice of choosing an attitude which could easily sheild oneself from it's lower self. Rather, many people feverishly point at the "at's" in all possible directions, never realizing they've surrounded themselves with too many selves. The pointing is pointless but, nevertheless, they graduate to feverishly clenching their fists at the world, now. You see, toxic thinking is an insidious thing. BuckeyeFan, the following struck me as being powerfully artistic. "The only thing we can do is play the one string we have" and then the final conclusion ".... And so it is with you" Thank you for your generousity of wonderful words and equaled spirit!

A personal aside about "Attitude". On the morning of my 18th birthday I realized I had better get rid of a certain attitude. Bitterness. I had much to be bitter about but I dedicided it was a crucial thing I needed to crack away at. Bitterness is like concrete. It fills you up, taking on a heavy and an unmovable form. It does not pass through you like anger. That promise I made to myself that morning was the best birthday present I could have ever given myself. I could have become a very different person, otherwise. Always - Laurie

[BuckeyeFan]

Thanks Laurie, but I can not take credit for these words. I received this with no author listed over 15 years ago. I have had it posted in my office most of the time since and have probably read it a few hundred times to remind myself.

I do love you comments about it, just insert anonymous instead of me.

I agree that with the idea here and have experienced the ups and downs that follow attitude. Obviously, even a great attitude will not get you through everything, but it sure helps.

I do have a couple of originals I may post in the future.

[RobinN]

I agree that with the idea here and have experienced the ups and downs that follow attitude. Obviously, even a great attitude will not get you through everything, but it sure helps.

I live by this too, however it is nice to see it in words, for those days when it is forgotten.

[BuckeyeFan]

One of the embedded truths that I really like is:

It will make or break an organization . . . . .
A school . . a home.

This is so true!

[Cinnabar]

Thanks Laurie, but I can not take credit for these words. I received this with no author listed over 15 years ago. I have had it posted in my office most of the time since and have probably read it a few hundred times to remind myself.

I do love you comments about it, just insert anonymous instead of me.

I agree that with the idea here and have experienced the ups and downs that follow attitude. Obviously, even a great attitude will not get you through everything, but it sure helps.

I do have a couple of originals I may post in the future.

No matter that you're not the author. It's a testament to your spirit! Post anything, any time at "The Creative Writing Page" under Member Groups. Always - Laurie

[tinasmom]

You Are Special

Did Anyone Ever Tell You,

Just How Special You Are

The Light that You Emit

Might even Light a Star



Did Anyone Ever Tell You

How Important You Make Others Feel

Somebody out here is Smiling

About Love that is so Real



Did Anyone Ever Tell You

Many Times, When They were Sad

Your E-mail made Them Smile a bit

In Fact It made Them Glad



For the Time You Spend Sending Things

And Sharing whatever You Find

There are No Words to Thank You

But Somebody, Thinks You're Fine



Did Anyone Ever Tell You

Just How Much They Love You

Well, My Dearest "Online " Friends

Today I am Telling You

-Author Unknown-

[haird18]

"Being Positive"

We look at life as people with challenges and pain. But we need to look at as we are fortunate what we have or we can't help others. I was taught this by another man that was a hero in my life too. He was an adult in my boyscout troop and wasn't for him I would of quit a long time age . His name was Dan Carpenter he is one of the reason why accomplished eagle scout the highest rank a young can accomplish. The reason he is so amazing is cause when he was a child he had polio and almost died. So when he survived and got married and had children. He ended up helping our troop and showing me it doesn't matter what is wrong with you that you can do any thing and he proved! Everytime we did something he pushed me harder which was great because it proved yhat if you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything!
GOD BLESS HIM FOR PUSHING ME!!
David Hair

[haird18]

TO AMY CWE FRIENDS,
I write these poems about God and happines because we want to blame somebody for our illnessess and disabilities and problems in life. And we have to learn that it is not GOD's fault it is our fault or something bad that happened along the way in our lives! You know my story, but you don't understand when my birth parents were still alive. My parents that adopted me asked me once would I ever want to see my birth mom I said no because if I did it would take alot of strength to hold me back from not killing her for abusing her body with illegal drugs and liquor and other things not normal while she had me in her womb and I was the last child born out of four and the only one with birth defects and life long medical issues. She left me at many places, and one place when I was an infant I barely escaped a trailer house fire because her boyfriend fell asleep smoking!!
So in the last 18yrs. after coach Hudson came into my life I turned my anger into trying to be more positive person. He was my inspiration and he had a heart of gold. So I changed my life after hr passed away and started making a impact on my life and my friends.
God is always a fogiving and loving God that is what my granny taught ,so did Coach Hudson, and Dan Carpenter who inspired me to push until I got my Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts. I sometimes have ideas of how important life is and delicate it is so I guess I am here fo a reason.
God Bless You All,
David Hair

[Cinnabar]

This short and amusing illustration of how to manage
stress really hit home for us. There's nothing like a
good story to help us get the point, so check out the
Glass of Water theory of stress management here:
SIMPLE SOLUTION:
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an
audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How
heavy is this glass of water?"

Answers called out ranged from 8 ounces to 20 ounces.

The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't
matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. If
I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I
hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right
arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an
ambulance.

"In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I
hold it, the heavier it becomes." He continued, "And
that's the way it is with stress management. If we
carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as
the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be
able to carry on.

"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down
for a while and rest before holding it again. When
we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.

"So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of
work down. Don't carry it home. You can pick it up
tomorrow. Whatever burdens you're carrying now, let
them down for a moment if you can.

"Relax; pick them up later after you've rested. Life
is short. Enjoy it!"

I enjoyed reading it's philosophical and inspiring take on managing stress.

The weight of holding onto that glass/stress for too long can also cause a state of numbness. It can become like an additional unfelt limb. A part of you you're not even aware of.

I like what was said: "Don't bring it home with you".
Let stress pass through you like anger can. Bitterness can't pass. It's cemented already.

I like the idea of putting that glass of water down at the end of the day. If you surround yourself with enough warmth, maybe the water will evaporate!
Cinnabar

[Cinnabar]

David - You are as much as a blessing to us as Coach Hudson, Granny and David Carpenter were to you....You are blessed here. Add CWE to your list and you've got a multitude of people waiting, wanting to help you.

I'm so glad you're back...Love to You - Laurie

[stilldancing_98]

Well hello Dave. I am so glad that you are here. I have not been on much either. Trying to get organized from my trip. I hope you are doing better. I have been praying for you. And you are in my heart. Teresa

[haird18]

Everyone the author for the poem attitude comes from a motivational speaker named ZIG ZIGLAR
David Hair

[haird18]

"THE POWER OF PRAYER"

I've have learned in my own daily jouney that so many of us here are constanly praying for others! And I see the comfort and how it has helped so many of us with all of our struggles in dealing with epilepsy or know for those who knows somebody with epilepsy. We all know we were dealt a mad deal in life, but you need to remember it is not God's fault it is Satan trying to tear us down and it is a challenge that we can handle togethe! I have gotten to know so many of you your stories on a personal level and felt a real a real connection with you an a strong and many and you've inspired me to continue my endeavors in life. Anytime I when hat somebody needs prayer everybody jumps in and says they will pray for that person or family! And I know that God can move in mysterious ways and he is always there. Just open your heart and your mind You wll not be judged by what you say and know that God is always near and you are always loved! This goes for me too! The power of prayer is important to everyones life's so keep praying!

GOD SPEED!
David Hair

[Cinnabar]

Birth Song

I LIKE TO IMAGINE that the morning I was born my very first cry sounded and resounded around the room like the beginning of an aria. That my first swill of antispectic air was followed by a sound so beautiful that no one in my room nor the entire pediatric ward could ever niether deny nor forget that I was a miracle child born to sing majestically. I don't like to think that I announced myself to the world with a simple siren spit of a cry like all healty but common infants. I like to imagine that I captured people's hearts through melody. That my first cry sounded like a song. A large and dramatic one. Or maybe, like that of a tourch singer. Like Edith Piaf, perhaps. As it turned out I would never sing in French or carry a tune in English. I would sing my own song in life, sometimes discordantly, but always powerfully.

Laurie Foster Palmer
Copyright 2008

[Birdbomb]

Dance in the Rain


It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.

A nurse took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him. She saw him looking at his watch and decided, since she was not busy with another patient, she would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so she talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, she asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.

The gentleman told her no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. The nurse inquired as to her health

He told her that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.

As they talked, the nurse asked if his wife would be upset if he was a bit late.

He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.

The nurse was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'

He smiled as he patted her hand and said,

'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'

The nurse had to hold back tears as he left, She had goose bumps on her arm, and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life.'




True love is neither physical, nor romantic.


True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.





The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.


I hope you share this with someone you care about. I just did.

Life isn't about how to survive the storm,



But how to
dance in the rain..

[Cinnabar]

But I still know who she is That's love. That's unforgettable...Thanks, Birdbomb. Cinnabar

[haird18]

"FRIENDSHIPS"

I 've learned from different people that the people we meet in life's journey. People are all different and they are set in in their ways .And God makes us totally different and uninque indivuals. We are not the same we might have similarities, but God didn't create us the same! You and I are different. When I awoke this morning I realized that life can change the way you and I act towards others. And everyday is a new for all of us and we need to take it in stride and not let things get to us. And look for the positives in others and our own lives. So lets realize that we can make change in ourselses . Even though we can't change others.
By: David Hair