Inspiration Shared By Lady Braids

Inspiration On 09/30/11

As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a
single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make
a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a
deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of
thoughts we wish to dominate our lives.

 -- Henry David Thoreau

COURTESY TIP: When you open a door and walk through
it, turn around to see if you can hold the door for someone
who may be behind you. 

Inspiration On 09/28/11

We all have the drum major instinct. We all want to be important,
to surpass others, to achieve distinction, to lead the parade. ...And
the great issue of life is to harness the drum major instinct. It is a
good instinct if you don't distort it and pervert it.

Don't give it up. Keep feeling the need for being important. Keep
feeling the need for being first. But I want you to be the first in
love. I want you to be the first in moral excellence. I want you
to be the first in generosity.

 -- Dr Martin Luther King Jr  

Inspiration On 09/26/11

If you're too busy to be kind, you're too busy. We're
promised in the Bible that God will not give us more
than we can handle. If you're doing more than you
can and you find yourself being unkind as a result,
then it shows that you're being tempted to do more
than you should. Ask God to show you how you can
simplify things so the "fruit of the Spirit" is lived out
in your heart and actions.

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control".  (Galatians 5:22-23).

 -- Cindy and Steve Wright

Inspiration On 09/23/11

"Your task is to build a better world," God said.

I answered, "How?... this world is such a large, vast place, and
there's nothing I can do that seems to matter."

But God in all His wisdom said, "just build a better you."

 -- Author Unknown

Inspiration On 09/22/11

In the movie Karate Kid, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him
karate. Miagi agrees under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to
his instruction and never question his methods.

Daniel shows up the next day eager to learn. To his chagrin, Mister
Miagi has him paint a fence. Miagi demonstrates the precise motion for
the job: up and down, up and down. Daniel takes days to finish the job.
Next, Miagi has him scrub the deck using a prescribed stroke. Again the
job takes days. Daniel wonders, What does this have to do with Karate?
but he says nothing.

Next, Miagi tells Daniel to wash and wax three weather-beaten cars and
again prescribes the motion. Finally, Daniel reaches his limit: "I
thought you were going to teach me karate, but all you have done is have
me do your unwanted chores!"

Daniel has broken Miagi's one condition, and the old man's face pulses
with anger. "I have been teaching you karate! Defend yourself!"

Miagi thrusts his arm at Daniel, who instinctively defends himself with
an arm motion exactly like that used on one of his chores. Miagi
unleashes a vicious kick, and again Daniel successfully defends himself
from several more blows. Miagi simply walks away, leaving Daniel to
discover what the master had known all along: skill comes from repeating
the correct but seemingly mundane actions.

The same is true of godliness.

 -- By Duke Winster

Inspiration On 09/21/11

You always have the freedom to decide your own
attitude. There is no person, no law, no wall,
no prison, no labor, no circumstance that can
prevent you from exercising control over your
own mind.

Your circumstances do not control you. You
control you. The world around you is as good,
or as bad, as you decide to make it. You could
be born in a palace, and end up making nothing
of your life. Or you could grow up in a slum,
and rise to become a person of great
accomplishment.

You can be patient amid frustration. You can be
focused amid confusion. You can be disciplined
amid debauchery. You can be positive in the face
of despair and loving in the face of hatred. The
person you are inside, does not depend on the
things happening on the outside.

A life of success comes from remaining steadfast
to your own purpose and using, rather than being
consumed by, the whims of circumstance.

 -- Ralph Marston

Inspiration On 09/20/11

Faith doesn't mean the absence of fear. It means having the energy
to go ahead, right alongside the fear.  (Sharon Salzberg) 

10 Inspirational True Story Movies 

1. Chariots of Fire - Values, courage, trust, open to possibilities.
2. Rudy - A dream, being present, always believing, stating your true desires.
3. Apollo 13 - Teamwork, trust, faith, creativity, courage, surrender.
4. Patch Adams - Purpose, compassion, spiritual connection, values.
5. Sound of Music - Love, values, family, courage, faith.
6. Running Brave - Determination, knowing self, believing in self.
7. Miracle Worker - Courage, purpose, determination, giving.
8. Stand and Deliver - Faith, friendship, open to possibilities, shifts.
9. Glory - Values, courage, spiritual connection.
10. Brian's Song - Friendship, courage, passions.

Inspiration On 09/19/11

Imagine walking through a crowded airport. You cannot move without
bumping into someone. You're late for your flight, and the wheels just
broke on your over - packed suitcase.

With no other option, you're forced to carry the luggage and slowly
maneuver through the congested lobby toward the ticketing area. Almost
immediately, a young gentleman offers to carry your bags, but you
pridefully refuse. When you realize the ticket counter is two levels up,
you make your way to the stairs. Someone asks you if it would be
easier to take the elevator. But you are determined to carry your
bags.

As you finally make it to the top of the steps, your arms feel numb
from the pressure of your bags. Your legs are starting to buckle
from the weight. Your back is aching from supporting the heavy
load. Then, you spot a collection of unused baggage carts. But
you ignore them, self - assured that you can handle the bags yourself.

Isn't this a silly story? Who would prefer to carry such a heavy
burden, ignoring every opportunity to lay it down? And yet,
many believers do just that. Our Father has called us to lay our
cares at His feet. But when we fail to come to God in prayer,
we're just as foolish as the man staggering with his bags through
the airport.

Are you trying to carry a greater burden than you can bear? Don't
ignore God's offer to help. The truth is, we really can't "do it
ourselves," and God never wanted us to try.

 -- Dr Charles Stanley

Inspiration On 09/16/11

There are too many people praying for mountains of

difficulty to be removed, when what they really need is
courage to climb them.

 -- Author Unknown

Inspiration On 09/15/11

To quote a phrase from a 1989 teen movie: "Be excellent
to each other." You never know when God will call you or
someone in your life to be another beautiful flower in His
garden.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each
other, just as Christ God forgave you.  Ephesians 4:32 

Namaste,
Linnda