Inspiration

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_Sky said:
Thank you all I know that many people can write this way, I just happen to be one who is putting it here.

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Sky,
Since you are aware of this and believe differently than I do, I felt compelled to post this for clarity's sake. While I think it's great that you are doing the selection and clerical work in putting these inspirational posts here for all to enjoy, I do wish you'd credit your sources. These writings are not your own, but rather the work of others. It's these others who have earned right to kudos for their creative efforts.

Please do the right thing, sky.

gg

(((gg))) thinking of you!

<font color="blue">""""Remember when you do anything there will be someone that will find fault, no matter what you do.

The pleasure of an UNHAPPY PERSON is to find something wrong in others to salve his OWN discontent.

The Cherokees believe that tests sharpen their wit and help them a s qua dv, win or triumph over opposite powers.

It would be beneath them to accept criticism as something they must overcome.

The Cherokess flick it off, like to si pesky mosquitoes.

We all try understand our differences of opinion, to care what effect we cause in other people.

But the bane of anyone's existence is ignorance--our own.

We want more than anything to correct what we know is wrong.

And what we find wrong in others, may be a reflection of our own wrongs.

May the white man and the indian speak truth to each other today.
Blackfoot """" copied in it's entirety.

Sources from which I draw on, and plan to read and draw on in the future to make my posts: God, the Holy Spirit, The Holy Bible by God, Soul Food by Dr Jack Van Impe, Pooh and the Philosophers by John Williams, Journey into healing by Deepak Chopra, Classic Wisdom, Native American Wisdom (compilation of thoughts and writings of others), Still Higher for His Highest and My utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers, The Interlinear Greek-English New Testament Nestle and Marshall, A word Fitly Spoken compilation of thoughts and writings of others),A Cherokee Feast of Days Joyce Hifler a compilation of other's thoughts, Learned Optimism How to change your mind and your life with a new preface by Martin EP Seligman, PhD. Beginning again by D James Kennedy, PhD., Grace for the moment Inspirational Thoughts for each day of the year Max Lucado, Authentic Happiness by Martin EP Seligman, PhD., Morning Glories Jeanette Lockerbie, The danger of self-love Paul Brownback, Shamantic Spirit Kenneth Meadows, The Real Meaning of the zodiac D James Kennedy, PhD., Wheels of Light Rosalyn L. Bruyere, in addition to countless psychology texts and guides, possibly too numerous and memory unable to reference due to studies being strewn over 30 years, and of course my own brain which can put two words together on it's own from time to time- with permission of course!

It is customary in the Cherokee tradition to take from our fathers and add our words to them, passing them along to still others.

May everyone be able to refrain from ruining the spirit of inspiration.

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_Sky said:

It is customary in the Cherokee tradition to take from our fathers and add our words to them, passing them along to still others.

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It's customary to cite the sources of the words you "take from" when using them in writing. It's also the law. Thanks for acknowledging where your posts have found their inspiration. Please, however, properly cite as you go so that we may appreciate the author's words as well as your own when you post them. And of course, in order to comply with copyright laws and site policy.

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May everyone be able to refrain from ruining the spirit of inspiration.

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Honesty and integrity inspire me. And now having acted on their inspiration in this matter, I'm satisfied that I've made my point and that inspiration remains unharmed.

gg

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When others try to reduce you to a whine
or a whimper
and cause you to obsess
with feelings of doomsday

Don't let them find you.

Those who use tongues as weapons
flinging poison words
shooting from ambush
not caring who they hit

Everyone sees
Be glad and fly away good people
For One who has the larger bow
and stronger arrows
will detect the mystery
of the dark heart.

And under His wing
will he hide you.

Peace

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Who can listen to the laughter
of a child
and not break into a smile?

Who can nuzzle into a new puppy,
bunny, or kittie
and not feel unconditional love?

Who can stand at the edge of
the Grand Canyon
and not realize the magestic
power of nature?

Who can watch a sailboat
glide along effortlessly
and not dream of such a life?

Find something today to appreciate
and it will fill you to overflowing
that you may be able to share, too.

For One who has the larger bow
and stronger arrows
will detect the mystery
of the dark heart.

And under His wing
will he hide you.

I really like this!

God uses the broken
for His good.

And this too! It is very true!

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So many people wander this earth
wondering what their purpose is.
Those who believe in God,
or a higher power,
can gain the higher view
and enjoy the horizon.

We are here for others.
The idea of "pay it forward"
did not originate with a movie.
Even if your sight is foreshortened,
begin where you are.

Visit someone who is ill; pray for him
Take food to a needy person.
Volunteer.
Distribute tracts of encouragement to those
in your neighborhood.
Give someone your smile.
Look beggars in the eye,
even if you have nothing else to give.
Respect others.
Appreciate other's efforts to encourage.

Don't be quick to blow your car horn.
Allow others to cut in front of you.
Realize they might be having a worse day
than you.

Begin where you are; do with what you have.

I just want all of you to know I read these several times a day and am truly inspired. Thank you all!

God's mercies are new every morning.

Look upon the horizons of life
Can you see the beauty?
Sometimes the evidences of God
are missed
Sometimes our eyes are can only focus
on the rut we feel we are stuck in

God has promises for us
if we can but lift our head
lift our eyes to the hills
and see Him, and His promises

He promises us
new experiences
new paths for our journey
a new spirit
if we but ask

Then we will have a new heart
a new spirit
that will put a new song on our lips
and that will make us
recipients of God's mercies
that are new
every morning

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What a glorious phenomena to
behold, the rainbow is!
To gaze upon it's often
fleeting appearance
(often caused by our own movement
and not the elements)
always causes a stir within

Even a short-lived viewing
through a water sprinkler's
spray,
can elicit the same

To feel blessed by God
to have such a promise
written across the sky
by His very "hand"
is an inner phenomena.

To have the moment in time
to view a double rainbow,
or to view a complete rainbow
is to feel doubly secure.

May you see a rainbow this
spring
and feel secure in this
promise from God

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Who has enjoyed the clear blue skies
of the South West
and realized they
allow for clearing the head
and mind of all the clutter
of the day to day
and gives impetus to begin again
with a clean slate

The cloudless medium teal blue skies
-to a first time beholder-
are surreal
and can be euphoric in nature
they can bring about
imaginings never felt before

Oh that we would all find
such moments
each day of our lives

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What a beautiful home
God has for us
where birds find nooks
and crannies and
sparrows and swallows
make their nests.
They lay their eggs
and raise their young
And sing songs in the
places where we worship.

Those in whom He lives
are blessed
whose lives become the
roads He travels.

These paths that wind
through lonesome valleys
discover cool spring waters
and come up to brooks-
God-traveled roads
that turn about the mountain
and at last view: God Himself.

Can't even begin to imagine how awe struck we will be at that moment!

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Springtime to Summer
What a lovely time of year
spring is.
And summertime speaks to
every child's heart
as a time to play.

Between the two, as
the weather transitions,
come violent storms
and oppressive heat.

When the weather becomes
unstable for us outside,
all we need do is come
inside.

God is everywhere,
but we can sense His caring
and hear His voice better
when we aren't distracted
by the storms of life.

Leave the storms, and oppressive
negatives outside,
and come inside where God
can comfort you.

Today I was inspired by a bird. Not a big one like the eagle or hawk, but by the smallest one that had found it's way down my chimney and into my room in the basement.

The frantic fluttering of the chimney swift aroused me...and I saw as this precious life tried to find a way out. This year I've been blessed by knowing such a little bird. The small soot-colored creature, a creature I have always feared because of something that happened to me when I was very young, found its way into my heart somehow.

So each day I search for it...looking into the sky, looking into the furnace pipe that connects to the chimney...searching for this little wonder of mine. Its beak is not large like other birds, but almost nonexistent. It's terrified eyes rest on mine...it fears I will hurt it but I always sweep it up in my hands and send it on it's little way outside...

Somehow I find inspiration in the eyes of this bird...how that is possible is beyond me but I do.

I do wonder, when I release a butterfly I've captured from the screened patio, if they are traumatized or just consider it a part of their life.

<font color="darkblue">Lighthouses are beacons in our society
to help keep ships on course.
Sailors rely upon them, and watch for them earnestly
to help know the right path,
especially in bad weather.

Be a bright lighthouse when it comes to
showing others what faith is all about.

Others will see/hear............... but will notice:

-they speak about love....... how do they treat each other?
-they speak of forgiveness... do they hold grudges?
-they speak of acceptance... will they take me in?
-they speak of God.......... does he make a real difference in
their lives?
-they speak of caring........how do they treat the weak and the
disadvantaged of society?

This includes how you treat others of faith, too.
Don't let your beacon become clouded, but shine brightly for all.

What beautiful imagery! I love this! I too, believe that our lives are a living testimony for others and our testimony should always be pleasing to God and a praise unto His name.

We should all remember this and strive to live it everyday. Thanks for the gentle reminder!

New parents who have signed up to lead a den of cub scouts will soon fill a room and wait for information.
How exciting it is to be someone who has the answers for them, and can make them comfortable with their tasks at hand.
Providing the instruments of crafts for the month's theme, laid out in bright colors and shapes hopefully will
encourage them as much as it will give joy and fun for the cub scouts.
Volunteering to help others, even if one of them is your own son, is a noble gesture of citizenship.
Showing others how to teach and show by example the elements of morality and ethical decisions, while
very basic at this level, is equally important at any age.
Following the rules, understood and written, helps everyone get along.
And children, you know, see everything you do, whether you wear a uniform and stand before them, or a houserobe in the kitchen cooking breakfast.
Be the best leader you can be...you never know where your child will wander on his own.

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Imagine walking along a sun drenched pathway
surrounded by whispering pines
hearing the crunch of pine needles with each step.

Imagine walking along the beach
warm sand squishing between your toes and
softening each step...
and being able to side step a bit
and walk in the surf that laps
at your toes
listening to the sea gulls squawk nearby.

Imagine softly swaying in a hammock
while reading your favorite author's
latest book
birds tweeting from time to time
and the breeze flowing gently
about you.

Instead, we find ourselves wrapped
in the hurry and hustle of chores
and worries
noise and conflict.

We can find a middle ground
but we must look for it
and secure it.

You only make this journey once.
Why not make the most of it?