Emerging Courageous Newsletter 39 Reflections
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel, Editor
December 5, 2003
Special Message for Today: Reflections...
As I pull out my Christmas decorations and focus on the manger in the center of
my home, I reflect on the memories of Christmas Past. All the time we spent with
family...happy, joyous time with Christ as the center and giving to others as
our main focus. We spent time in Church listening to the timeless story of the
birth of Christ, the singing Christmas Carols spreading Christmas Cheer, buying
gifts for the Salvation Army to distribute, taking food to underprivelidged
families, baking cookies for shutins, visiting people in retirement centers and
nursing homes, finding special gifts for special people. All the time focusing
on others. May you remember to keep the spirit of Christmas giving year round.
Enjoy the Reflections of Christmas Pasts and make some new memories starting new
traditions with love and joy. Peace and God Bless. Marilyn
Here are some inspirational messages and poetry I received this week.
Fighting off bronchitis so haven't had much time to give to thoughtful
reflections...LOL...Peace, dear friends. Enjoy all the holiday emails. MDP
Congratulations to Ginnylynn on the release of her book A
Family's Stronghold. Her book contains poetry and short stories dealing with
life's challenges especially Alzheimers and the joys of experiencing a family's
love and support. Contact www.PublishAmerica.com
to order your book.
Check out Ginnylynn's poetry at Emerging Courageous Online Magazine
From the mailbag:
*Message from Bob Perks:
"The Path Under My Feet" ~Bob Perks~
"The road ahead is twisted and curved. I cannot see around the corners.
But I can see the path here under my feet. It is here that I can make a
difference.
It is now that I can touch the lives of those I meet in such a way
...that nothing but kind words can be spoken of me."
*"True thanksgiving is not just being thankful when you get what you
expect. It's being thankful for what you've got."
MountainWings
*"Thanks so much for including my comments in your newsletter! I
just tell it like I see it gal! And you are talented!
I am so happy
that you're enjoying your art!" Koa1a
Poetry worth sharing sent in by [email protected]
"There is inside you"- author unknown
There is inside you
All of the potential to be whatever
you want to be
All of the energy to do whatever
you want to do.
Imagine yourself as you would like to be,
doing what you want to do,
And each day, take one step
towards your dream.
And though at times it may seem too
difficult to continue,
Hold on to your dream.
One morning you will awake to find
that you are the person
you dreamed of
Doing what you wanted to do
Simply because you had the courage
To believe in your potential
And to hold on to your dream.
On Courage sent in by Sue [email protected]
I volunteer with an organization that offers services to women and
children who are survivors of domestic violence. This is something that
was handed out to the women recently... while I was reading it, it spoke to me,
and I found lot of meaning in it, and I thought you might find inspiration in it
too...author unknown
"It takes great courage to go in new directions. It takes great
courage to try things that others around us have not tried.
One can have courage while one has fear. Courage does not mean the absence of
fear. To open new doors, to take new steps while walking through our fear
takes the greatest courage of all. Each new door opened gives us confidence to
open the next door.
By trusting the goodness within us and going beyond the fear, life is an
exciting, satisfying and fulfilling place to be. Today I continue to remove any
barriers that keep me from being fully who I am in this universe. As I continue
to trust my inner guidance, I receive all the inspiration I need to grow in
courage and faith and love."
Quote worth repeating:
*""Rest satisfied with doing well and leave others to talk of
you as they please." - Pythgoras
[email protected]
***Good advice
"One Day At A Time" author
unknown
Each day a battle...
Each day a victory...
Each Day...
One Day At A Time.
We can't change the
past...
But we can gather up
It's lessons and move on,
Stronger and wiser.
We can't control the future...
But we can send our dreams
Ahead of us
To help prepare the way.
We can live each moment...
Heart and soul,
And cherish this day's
Greatest gift...
The gift of now.
May peace with the past
And faith in the future,
Gently guide you through each
Precious moment of Today.
-Author Unknown-
sent in by Malta
*Question: "Does God email? Yes, he uses you." MountainWings.com
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Quote:
In the quiet
of your mind
You'll find answers
to all you seek
Donna Wallace [email protected]
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Mountain Wings Original : "Life is how we view it."
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Check out this flash program...~ "You Never Know" ~: http://www.ishaah.com/Nvrknow.cfm
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Enjoy your Christmas Reflections. Make some new memories and new
traditions.
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel [email protected]
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