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Archive for November, 2008

Now is the Time

It’s always a good time to think about our lives and remind our selves “today is the first day of the rest of my life”. That adage is telling us who and where we can be – starting today. Do you want to improve your life – your relationship with others – your attitude – [...]

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Where Are You Going?

You are on a journey to the grave.
 Every step you take is a step toward the grave.
 

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Amassing Wealth

The real purpose of amassing wealth
 is to use it for the benefit of others.
 

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The Visible God

 
 With all the absolute proof of The All-Hearing Answerer of prayer, no wonder it’s been said: God is twice as easy to see as the sun; the sun is visible only half the time.
 
         

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Thanksgiving Day is my favorite American holiday. How delightful to think there’s a day when everyone celebrates being Thankful.  True, many will say they’re Thankful for a bountiful turkey dinner and yes, that sure is something to be Thankful for, especially in a world so full of hungry and starving people.  And having the day [...]

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There is never any “could have”, “should have”, or “if only”.  It was as it was and that’s that!  Accept it and if necessary, ask for Forgiveness.  If you think you made a mistake, learn from it.  If you hurt someone, apologize.  The more you think “what I should have or could have done”, the [...]

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Kindness

There is a reward for every kindness.
Be kind.  Whatever you do, do it kindly.
 

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One of my favorite Friends, Nizam Ad-Din Awliya said:
One must pray before misfortune occurs. 
When misfortune descends as prayer ascends, the two meet in the air. At the point where they collide, if prayer is more powerful, then misfortune turns back, thwarted; otherwise, misfortune descends and prevails.
Take heed – offer sincere  prayers.
 

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Forced To Go

I wasn’t feeling well and wanted to be home in bed but my lovely sister said I had to go to dinner that night because our friend had invited us and the reservation was made.  She insisted – I protested and moaned but finally gave in – not too graciously as I recall.  We drove [...]

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No doubt, this is a world of distractions.  It’s not enough we have jobs and families and all the time it takes to completely fulfill our obligations to them. We think we must have hobbies and entertainment or we’re not “being good to ourselves”. We think we must have friends and blogs and face books [...]

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When We See The World

We’re tried according to our faith. When a person’s faith is great then his/her trial is also great. It’s so much easier to think of and praise God while in the midst of a trial. When we’re in pain, we call on Him.  When we sense danger, we call on Him. When we’re busy satisfying [...]

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