Food for thought!

It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.

~Dali Lama

I recite this everyday. (I have it printed out and displayed right on top of my desk at work) I stay focused on the tasks at hand, as I actually try to manifest a better and better attitude about my day. Hopefully this helped someone, I know it helps me!

What's Left?

It amazes me how we all want to leave this huge mark on the world. We never stop to think, what mark the world is suppose to leave on us. What have we learned? Who have we loved? What did we see? We at times feel like we need to do something spectacular before our time here is cut short. We can literally see this huge clock ticking our time away. Then depression sets in, because we feel like we will never get there and we will probably be this utter waste of energy.

I think about my children, my husband, and my life and I know I have missed out on some wonderful memories and opportunities because I have let that all fall behind me, chasing something that never existed for me - "A Master Plan". The plan that tells you everything you are supposed to do when you get here, who you will meet,what you will do, where you will go. The plan that got messed up when your life got in the way!

It is my experience that life is supposed to be lived for your sake and that any mark you leave on the world should include your peace, love, and happiness - I know its pretty cliche, but cliches are real too.

My Best -
Afrikaisi

Close to God

When I get a glimpse of the rain, I am happy, because I know there is a God.

When I feel the cold air on my face, I smile, because I have been touched by God.

When I smell the fragrant odor of flowers, I close my eyes, I am seduced by God.

When I hear the crickets chirp, I am at peace, God has spoken to me.

When I cry out in desperation, I am overjoyed, because I have been blessed by God.

Afrikaisi