Dear Gaceri, here's a book that made all the difference in the world to me. It changed my entire world view and helped to get my life back on track. I have since passed that book along to a dear friend.
Our Purpose:
Excerpt from Lessons in Living
At times along the way we stumble, we stub our toes, we scrape our knees. We may say or do things that hurt ourselves or others. A selfish act or careless remark may injure a lover or friend. And so we pause to examine the wound, apply the salve and journey on. As we learn the lessons of our journey and carry them forward with us, we become more agile, our feet more sure. We not only avoid the pitfalls, but the very path also gets easier. Even when it takes us over steep, rugged terrain, we must recognize that this, too, is a part of life's landscape. We must remember that such terrain is fleeting, that the scenery will eventually change. The rocks and ridges along the difficult parts of the path are strengthening us and preparing us for whatever lies ahead. And so each day of our journey we should affirm for ourselves: Whatever I find along my path, I will ask God how to use. As we encounter obstacles, let them inspire our creativity. If we lose a valued possession, let us recognize that God is clearing a space in our lives for something of greater value or, more important, reminding us to keep material things in their proper perspective so that we don't lose sight of our purpose in life: to embrace our divinity and learn to love. Susan L. Taylor
Excerpt from Lessons in Living
At times along the way we stumble, we stub our toes, we scrape our knees. We may say or do things that hurt ourselves or others. A selfish act or careless remark may injure a lover or friend. And so we pause to examine the wound, apply the salve and journey on. As we learn the lessons of our journey and carry them forward with us, we become more agile, our feet more sure. We not only avoid the pitfalls, but the very path also gets easier. Even when it takes us over steep, rugged terrain, we must recognize that this, too, is a part of life's landscape. We must remember that such terrain is fleeting, that the scenery will eventually change. The rocks and ridges along the difficult parts of the path are strengthening us and preparing us for whatever lies ahead. And so each day of our journey we should affirm for ourselves: Whatever I find along my path, I will ask God how to use. As we encounter obstacles, let them inspire our creativity. If we lose a valued possession, let us recognize that God is clearing a space in our lives for something of greater value or, more important, reminding us to keep material things in their proper perspective so that we don't lose sight of our purpose in life: to embrace our divinity and learn to love. Susan L. Taylor
I love you to bits, little tutu!
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