*Perks Pearl of Wisdom: "Just when you think you can't learn any more from others, God opens your soul wide enough to let more in."  Bob Perks

*"Never forget the magical power you possess. The real power within. The power to have whatever you really want."
 Like going to Cancun when so many others think they can't. My best wishes go with you Marilyn. Tony DeLiso

Response to Newsletter 41 - "Moving On"

* "You go there my friend "Star", whatever the universe has in store for you will be good...these old bones feel it! Wonder why I ever decided to coin you "Star" in my address book? Must be something to it..."Omni/MJF

*"Love your attitude" SimplySusan

*Marilyn, I just finished your newsletter. This coming year is going to be fantastic with publishing your new book, the sales of your artwork and all the other greater and more exciting adventures in 2004 and beyond. I am so glad for all the new things coming into your life. It couldn't happen to a nicer person." Love you, bette tolnai

Inspirational Sites:
www.Flavia.com  sent in by bette tolnai
Life
"Life is brief and very fragile
And only loaned to us for a while.
Follow your heart
Wherever it takes you
And be Happy.
Wake up every morning
With the thought
That something wonderful
Is about to happen.
www.Flavia.com

Four Candles author unknown

Four Candles burned slowly. Their ambiance was so soft you could hear them speak. 

The first candle said, "I am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely. 

The second candle says, "I am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.

Sadly, the third candle spoke, "I am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer."
"People put me aside and don't understand my importance. 
They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.

 Suddenly a child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning?
You are supposed to stay lit until the end."

 Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little child
 "Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope,
and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles."

With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three candles.

Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.
With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are,
Peace, Faith and Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.

Don't let these candles go out in your life!

 If you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel,
march down there and turn it on yourself.

~Author Unknown
Shared by Malta

From the Mailbag:
* Authors note: Here is what one of my authors at Emerging Courageous did for me. 
It is fantastic! People are constantly amazing me every day. 
*Ruth Gallant recommends Emerging Courageous (page enclosed)
 http://ca.geocities.com/ladyinpain2002/emergcourageous.html

Soaring to new heights.
While surfing the net one day, I came across a link that took me to
Emerging Courageous Online Magazine
After visiting for a while I wrote to tell Marilyn
What a wonderful place she had created
For those of us who have risen above challenges in our lives
It wasn't long before Marilyn asked me to share
Some of my writings and poems there.

There are many people in the world who are Survivors!
What makes a Survivor?
I believe it is anyone who strives to overcome
Not only emotional but physical hardships
After all you only have two choices
The first is to give up and the second is to fight!

I know through my own life how easy it is to quit
But with the help of good friends
And a strong desire to be a better me each day
I have struggled through many hills and valleys
I think I have even mastered a few mountains.

A good friend once told me
You can ride a wagon of "Woe is Me"
Or you can get up everyday and simply live life
It was the best piece of advice anyone had ever given me!

After going back to Emerging Courageous many times
And reading the successes of many others
I know that I am not alone in how things have made me feel
And I know I am not alone in my desire to be a better me
So everyday I get up and look for challenges
Whether it be on my computer or in dealing with my own chronic pain
Everyday I find ways to help someone else
Nothing makes my heart happier and my soul soar even higher.

This is a list of the things Marilyn has shared of mine
With other members and readers of her online magazine.

Following the Light

Who Sets the Rules

Poem - Did You Hear?

Poem - Looking into the Mirror

Poem - Taking Flight

Poem - You Don't Have to be Superman

Poem - Silent Storms

Poem - In This Life

Poem - My Heart Cried Out

I thank Marilyn for wanting to share my work with others at:
Emerging Courageous Online Magazine

Ruth Gallant sent the above page to her email friends.

***My closing wish for you (by Ruth Gallant)
http://www.geocities.com/emergingcourageous/poetry/Nov2003/painter.htm 

*Editors Note: I will be offline until Jan. 3rd. 
Blessings to you and yours. 
See you next year!!! Lovingly, Marilyn
[email protected] 

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Ruth Gallant recommends Emerging Courageous
Soaring to new heights

 

For wanting to share my work with others

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