I do what must be done, the way it must be done, when it must be done

We do not understand:

Joy.....until we face sorrow
Faith.....until it is tested
Peace....until faced with conflict
Trust....until we are betrayed
Love....until it is lost
Hope...until confronted with doubts

-Unknown


Every experience adds to our life. We may be aware of each of the above many times in the course of a day.
Yet, we are not overcome. We must endure.

Though some pain, be it physical or emotional, be a prominent factor in our life, no choice exists but to give it our best shot.

To luxuriate in any pain is the sign of a marked person: one marked for cultivating a mountain of the misery, that, though he may start at the bottom to sort things out and dispose of, he will continue to reap.

Life is beautiful. We must become aware of all its beauty.

It is helpful to understand that there is joy in overcoming any obstacle that is thrown in our path. Also, it is helpful to refrain from taking things personally.

Life is an equal opportunity giver and taker of both joy and sorrow.

To ask "why me?" is not the proper question. Instead ask, "Why not me!", as we are all of the same ilk.

If some sorrow has taken hold of us such as missing a loved one, well, we must just go on.

Make a list. Do what must be done the way it must be done, when it must be done.

Feel the joy in the simple accomplishment of crossing it off when achieved.

We must recognize our inner beauty, our ability to be alone, our creativity, and ability to laugh in the face of adversity.



Don't add to the heavy stuff. Lighten up a bit. Lets look on the bright side.

There is almost always another day. And if there isn't?

Well then, our troubles are really over!