It's that time of year again where we Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving. Many families on this weekend will gather to eat and enjoy each other's company, and most will get an extra day off from work, all in the name of this holiday.
So what is everyone so thankful for? Most are thankful for their health, family, friends, shelter, jobs... and the list continues covering all bare essentials to our existence. But when the weekends over, and everyone goes back to work on Tuesday the thankful wishes sometimes goes on the back burner. Imagine if more than some people had the spirit of 'thankfulness' with them almost constantly through-out the year? What if we choose to incorporate a lifestyle that included Giving Thanks, and take it a step further to demonstrate this gratitude in our thoughts and actions for ourselves and those around us. We could impact people positively, and who knows maybe they would pay it forward to others. Just imagine if EVERYONE you knew had that 'attitude of gratitude' year round instead of only in October. How would our communities be affected? How about our city, or our country? Better yet our world? Lol, yes it may seem a bit out there but you don't know until we all could agree and try.
Giving costs nothing. A small deed, an encouragement, or even cleaning out your closet of clothes you don't wear anymore to give to a shelter for those who are without. When we take our minds off ourselves and focus on the needs of others, we can see how easy it is to give. And when we are in the realm of selfless giving, we will find that the blessings will flow in karma. So GIVE THANKS always and encourage others to do so as well, then we will soon discover that every weekend will be like Thanksgiving.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
positive thursday
"When one woman honors who she is, all women collectively move closer to becoming what they are capable of being."
I've grown up seeing my mother work hard, raising 4 children all on her own. Her strength amazes me til today. The strength of a woman. I've learned to identify that strength within myself. There is a lineage of resilient woman in my life that are apart of me. Without a shadow of a doubt, my capabilities have made achievements and my potential is continuous.
Fear will no longer hold dominion over me, and Faith will extend me. I honor all the women in my life, the mothers, the teachers, the students, the professionals, the friends... my sisters. We as women need to edify each other consistently, reminding each other to take care of ourselves first. To dream and live now. We need to realize that our own aspirations and will to push is what teaches our communities and children to aspire and push. So cheers to Sisterhood, our Mothers and all Women.
"A Nation Can Rise No Higher Than The Woman"
I've grown up seeing my mother work hard, raising 4 children all on her own. Her strength amazes me til today. The strength of a woman. I've learned to identify that strength within myself. There is a lineage of resilient woman in my life that are apart of me. Without a shadow of a doubt, my capabilities have made achievements and my potential is continuous.
Fear will no longer hold dominion over me, and Faith will extend me. I honor all the women in my life, the mothers, the teachers, the students, the professionals, the friends... my sisters. We as women need to edify each other consistently, reminding each other to take care of ourselves first. To dream and live now. We need to realize that our own aspirations and will to push is what teaches our communities and children to aspire and push. So cheers to Sisterhood, our Mothers and all Women.
"A Nation Can Rise No Higher Than The Woman"
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Labor for Learning
Labor for learning before you grow old,
For learning is better than silver or gold.
Silver and gold will vanish away,
But a good education will never decay.
~Anonymous
Lessons a beautiful mother passes to her daughter. She wanted to get a part-time job while in school and asks her mom's advice. Her mother looks at her and says, "Labor for learning before you grow old, For learning is better than silver or gold. Silver and gold will vanish away, But a good education will never decay"...her daughter gazed upon her thinking "Huh".. The lesson was wise and her daughter grew to learn. Don't rush away from the opportunity for learning.
Knowledge is Power. Nothing compares to the confidence you feel when you are educated. Learning is everlasting.
So I share with you about a woman so remarkable with her prophetic wisdom, whom would always smile when I would see her. She was filled with grace always, even at her most painful moments. A courageous mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. Thank you for demonstrating your strength as a woman, and love as a mother of five children. Sending you love as you Rest In Eternal Peace,
Marcia Angella Riddell-Edwards
1951.04.02-2010.09.24
For learning is better than silver or gold.
Silver and gold will vanish away,
But a good education will never decay.
~Anonymous
Lessons a beautiful mother passes to her daughter. She wanted to get a part-time job while in school and asks her mom's advice. Her mother looks at her and says, "Labor for learning before you grow old, For learning is better than silver or gold. Silver and gold will vanish away, But a good education will never decay"...her daughter gazed upon her thinking "Huh".. The lesson was wise and her daughter grew to learn. Don't rush away from the opportunity for learning.
Knowledge is Power. Nothing compares to the confidence you feel when you are educated. Learning is everlasting.
So I share with you about a woman so remarkable with her prophetic wisdom, whom would always smile when I would see her. She was filled with grace always, even at her most painful moments. A courageous mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. Thank you for demonstrating your strength as a woman, and love as a mother of five children. Sending you love as you Rest In Eternal Peace,
Marcia Angella Riddell-Edwards
1951.04.02-2010.09.24
Friday, October 1, 2010
positive thursday + a day
“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.” ~Mary Anne Radmache
Life as we know it presents itself with uncertainty. We are never revealed how long of time we have to live within this realm. One thing that we are guaranteed is the power of choice while we are alive. The freedom to live and not just exist. So while we have breath let's give thanks for the opportunity to awake each day with the gift of life. Choose to express yourself right down to your core truth. Live. Love, and express your love with the people that matter to you. Let them know now while they are alive to hear you, see you, and feel you. So you won't regret it when it's too late. You see when God calls us home, the lives of those that are left behind will be changed forever. And for most a reminder about living, not so much death itself.
Reflect about how you would like to live, and just do it. Life is too short.
(((+)))
Life as we know it presents itself with uncertainty. We are never revealed how long of time we have to live within this realm. One thing that we are guaranteed is the power of choice while we are alive. The freedom to live and not just exist. So while we have breath let's give thanks for the opportunity to awake each day with the gift of life. Choose to express yourself right down to your core truth. Live. Love, and express your love with the people that matter to you. Let them know now while they are alive to hear you, see you, and feel you. So you won't regret it when it's too late. You see when God calls us home, the lives of those that are left behind will be changed forever. And for most a reminder about living, not so much death itself.
Reflect about how you would like to live, and just do it. Life is too short.
(((+)))
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