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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Food For Thought
I've said it before, and I'll continue to say it until the end of time, or until I get all A's on my tests, whichever is later. Probably the latter. Oh well. Inspiration comes from all sorts of places. Church is an obvious candidate. But Maths makeup lecture? Interesting, ain't it? Let me share some food for thought. I have my own thoughts to add to the existing ones, so I shall make additions in italics.
The Best Memory
Forget each kindness that you do,
As soon as you have done it.
Forget the praise that falls to you,
The moment you have won it.
For the best kindness is one
that bears no signature, no name.
And the best praise can be wasted
if it was won to only increase fame.
Forget the slander that you hear,
Before you can repeat it.
Forget each slight, each spike, each sneer,
Wherever you may meet it.
For slander spreads like weeds
that are incredibly hard to eradicate.
And slights, spikes and sneers
may kill, and then it'll be too late.
Remember every kindness done to you,
Whatever its measure.
Remember praise by others won,
And pass it on with pleasure.
For kindness brightens up the day,
and spreads happiness around.
And praise, when others win it from you,
once given, causes smiles abound.
Remember all the happiness that
Came your way in living,
Forget each worry and distress,
Be hopeful and forgiving.
For happiness is a precious memory
that carries you through dark times.
Don't worry, for to err is human,
and to forgive is divine.
Remember good, remember truth,
Remember heaven's above you.
And you will find through age and youth
That many hearts will love you.
But don't get complacent, stay humble,
Love people, don't stop, continue.
Love everybody selflessly, without thought for yourself,
and you shall experience happiness true.
-Author unknown-
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7, The Holy Bible
I got up early one morning
and rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish
that I didn't have time to pray.
Problems just tumbled about me
and heavier came each task;
"Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered.
He said, "But you didn't ask."
I wanted to see joy and beauty
but the day toiled on, gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn't show me.
He said, "But you didn't seek."
I tried to come into God's presence;
I used all the keys at the lock.
God gently and lovingly chided
"My child, you didn't knock."
I woke up early this morning
And paused before entering the day.
I had so much to accomplish
That I had to take time to Pray.
The day passed by normally,
and heavy as usual were the tasks;
but God was right there by my side,
helping me, because I had asked.
Grayness and bleakness did I again see,
But joy and beauty entered my court;
I thanked God for showing me
all this, because I had sought.
I tried to come into God's presence;
and saw the lock was gone.
God gently and lovingly reminded
"My child, you knocked this morn."
So seek ye first the Kingdom of God
and all His righteousness;
A prayer or more a day is never wasted
as you put God first.
Your day's trials will not go away,
your troubles shall not disappear;
But you shall not be overwhelmed
when your God hovers lovingly near.
"Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and all His righteousness, and all these things shalt be added unto you." - Matthew 6:33, The Holy Bible
-Author Unknown-
And now... for the words of wisdom I heard in MATHS LECTURE...
The most destructive habit - WORRY
The greatest joy - GIVING
The greatest loss - LOSS OF SELF-RESPECT
The most satisfying action - HELPING OTHERS
The ugliest personality trait - SELFISHNESS
Our greatest natural resource - OUR YOUTH
Our 'shot in the arm' - ENCOURAGEMENT
The greatest obstacle to overcome - FEAR
The greatest sleeping pill - PEACE OF MIND
The most crippling disease - EXCUSES
The most dangerous person - A GOSSIPER
The most powerful computer - THE HUMAN BRAIN
The worst thing to be without - HOPE
The deadliest weapon - THE TONGUE
The two most powerful words - I CAN
The best reason to help others - BECAUSE I CAN
The most contagious spirit - ENTHUSIASM
The most beautiful attire - A SMILE
The greatest reward to give or receive- A GRATEFUL SMILE
Our greatest asset - FAITH
Our greatest channel of communication - PRAYER
The most powerful force in the world - LOVE
