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Our lives are filled with challenges, changes, fulfillment, surprises, ups and downs. More importantly, they are ours, to do with what we wish, each and every day. When we are confused, confined or when we take a wrong turn, we may need some help working through the muddle and getting back on track. It is during these times, especially, that we must believe in ourselves and trust that we can indeed do what we set out to do. Our angels are always with us and they believe in us. They encourage us to do our best, explore the unknown, fulfill our dreams, and then dream anew. Our angels inspire us to be all that we can be. . . .

In the pursuit of happiness many people are too busy to find that which they seek. Frequently the happiness we so passionately desire is found in little events that are but whispered. If we don't pay attention, we miss them. There can be happiness in the way light falls through the trees or in the way autumn leaves flutter to the ground. There can be happiness in the way our children call for us by name or in the familiar sight of our home as we round the corner two blocks away. Happiness weaves its way through precious memories and valueless keepsakes that are priceless to us. Many take enormous delight in the presence of a beloved pet, just the way they look at us or the unconditional love they pour out upon us. For some, there is genuine delight in the taste of a specially loved food. We are surrounded by that which can be meaningful and full of delight. The question is, will we be still and quiet long enough to enjoy?

Most people's unhappiness can be traced directly to the tone of the voice in which they talk to themselves -- nagging, demanding, criticizing. Simply noticing inspires compassion and integration. Compassion towards oneself is the prototype of the compassion one has for others. Playing self-condemning and self-improvement games keeps people in the path of always seeking but never finding happiness. Recognize and acknowledge what a truly beautiful person you are just the way you are right now!
 

I've discovered I always have choices...
and sometimes it's only a choice of attitude.
~Judith M. Knowlton

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often
we look so long at the closed door that we do not see
the one which had been opened for us.

Choose to love life. Start in this moment to live, love, laugh,
and be happy. The happiness you are currently experiencing
is by your own doing, you have created it all. 

You will find
As you look back upon your life
That the moments when you have truly lived
Are the moments when you have done things
in the spirit of love.
~Henry Drummond 
 

Finding happiness does not require a miracle, but an
appreciation of the miraculous often helps.

The place where the sun isn't shining now will be
illuminated in a few hours.

When your own shadow is blocking the light,
step aside and look inside.

When you are angry, count to ten; the bad feelings will diminish.
When you are happy, count until you tire; the pleasure will be prolonged.

Strive for good health; seek lasting friendships;
permit joy to enter your sphere;
let your actions be governed by a sense of honor;
and happiness will come unbidden.
~Sophia Pierce

Happiness is when what you say, what you do,
and what you think are in harmony.
~Mahatma Gandhi

A contented person is the one who enjoys the scenery along the detours.
Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness
and just be happy.
~Anonymous

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness.
Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.
~H. Jackson Browne
 

There must be a beautiful morning somewhere
A dawn lit by justice and judgment is fair
A place where a helping hand is held out
An ear that will listen stands poised and devout

A place you can go when your heart needs attending
A place where a spirit gets healing and mending
A place where love's fire burns bright day and night
And in from the cold you may warm by its light

There must be a brilliant evening somewhere
Where the sun finally sets on pain and despair
Where the coming of night is not filled with grief
And comforting sleep brings you joyful relief

A place where the sunset is apt to reflect
A day without malice, without disrespect
A place where the only tears shed, are for joy
And a heart is not battered and bounced like a toy

There must be a wonderful day somewhere
In a place filled with love and a great need to care
A place where the burdens of conflict are lifted
Where love is a skill and all lovers are gifted

Where daily are spoken the words that support
And every mistake is not met with retort
A place where the land has not soaked up the blood
Where honor and truth are not cast in the mud

A place where the children are not left alone
Where Sisters and Brothers may come to atone
Where homeless and helpless don't cower in fright
Where the hearts and the minds of the world can unite

So you set on a journey to seek out this land
With compass and map and a vision so grand
To find peace and comfort in a world that's so new
Where waters are crystal and skies are so blue

With showers that cleanse and winds that refresh
Where the spirit is fed and not just the flesh
But search as you may, what you'll find to be true
That it cannot be found, until it's found within you.
~Unknown

~Three Angels~

Three Angels touched my life today
"Three? Why three?", you say.
Yes, three, I thought, three angels dear,
They touched me all today.

I thought of that first angel dear
Who blessed me with his touch.
A bent old man, could hardly walk
He couldn't weigh too much.
His coat was torn and soiled.
His shoes had seen a better day.
He shuffled up the street in pain
His eyes a distant gray
The corner came and as he tried
To cross the boulevard
The cars zoomed by not giving ground
Nor letting up a yard.
I saw his plight and grabbed his arm
Flailing traffic to a halt, I guided him
And helped him safely cross.
He turned to me and spoke to me,
"Bless you, my kind son.
Without you there I don't know what
I would have ever done."

I walked away with joy in heart
Remembering that twinkle in his eye
I thought that as the bard has said.
Not now, but there go I.

Another angel touched my life
This time a little child
She grabbed my index finger
And in a voice so mild
She asked if I would hold her hand
She feared the darkened room.
I took her hand and sang to her
A silly little tune
That once my mother sang to me
When in the night I tripped.
She went her way and out to play
And smiled as off she skipped.

Was I that angel?
Not at all, but someone might suspect
For 'twas through them that I was touched
My life in retrospect.
The cross that is the one I bear
Was gone. It was not there.
The weight of all my grief and pain
Had vanished in mid air.

Remember this, not all the time
The angel that you see
Came not in power and rushing wings
From heavenly realms that be.
But yet is sent from God above
To fill your heart with love
And guide His children back to Him
For all eternity.

The third? You say? Where did it touch?
You say I mention only two.
Ahh, there you are. The other one.
Sweet angel, it is you.
~Lee Bowen

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May you always walk in sunshine,
May you never want for more,
May angels rest their wings
right beside your door.

Angel blessings and a bright path on your journey!

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