"There is an Indian proverb or axiom that says that everyone is a house with four rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time, but unless we go into every room every day even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person."-Rumor Godden in "A House with Four Rooms."

Most of us tend to latch onto one part of ourselves to develop it alone and that is where our attention goes.  Even as babies develop, they tend to concentrate on one area of development and then move on from there.  With one skill level stronger until moving on.  But we need to keep ourselves whole.  We need to be complete and that means keeping physically healthy, as much as mentally capable, as much as emotionally complete, as much as spiritually centered. We can't neglect one part of who we are or we can not become what we were meant to be.  We have a choice to be whole.  Peace.

"You must do the thing you think you cannot do."-Eleanor Roosevelt

It is such a scary thing-to jump right in.  I use to think that if it felt scary, it wasn't what you should be doing but not anymore.  Scary is a good thing.  The harder it seems to jump in the more the rewards.  Nothing worth doing is easy.  God wants us to stretch our gifts-to see how much we have faith in His help.  It lets us know we are not alone and that we can ONLY do it because He is with us.  I am to be a writer but ONLY through His help can I accomplish this goal.  I have NO talent but what He gives me.  It sure does look scary but God holds my hand-let us jump in together.  Peace.

"Making life less difficult for others is to be encouraged. Creating happiness for others is to be rewarded."- Annonymous

To help another is a wonderful thing.  But these words really make me think.  I want to help.  However to give someone joy, happiness, and love should be the ultimate.  Helping others in difficult times with money and support is commendable.  But to give someone access to happiness is a gift they will always have inside of them and will help in all difficult situations to follow.  I hope that I can give happiness to others not to look for an external reward but to have that happiness inside me too-the ultimate reward-Peace.

"The Past is your Lesson. The Present is your Gift. The Future is your Motivation."- EnjoyLifeNaturally

We all seem to want to rush through our journey here on earth but do you really think that is what God intended for us.  Don't you think God wants us to look around at all there is to see?  Nothing wrong with goals however we are not going to get to them until the time is right.  We need to be able to appreciate which comes from living and lessons.  We need to learn patience as we wait for our hearts desires/dreams/goals to come through.  God has created us a beautiful place as a waiting room so why not enjoy it, learn, appreciate, and move forward as we skip, hop, amble down the road of life.  Peace.

"Let's stop thinking that things outside our control will bring us happiness. The magic seeds of contentment are planted deep within us. Happiness that the world cannnot take away only flourishes in the secret garden of our souls. Happiness is a living emotion."-Sarah Ban Breathnach

We always think that if we only have this or get that job or find that person, then we will be happy.  But those things are not where happiness springs from.  We need to be happy now.  And NO ONE can take that from us.  We choose it and someone can not snatch it away unless we let them.  It is not easy to just enjoy each day before us.  Goals are great but live for now for that is the only known.  Peace.

"You are the cause; your life is the effect."-Rhonda Byrne

It all happens inside you.  We choose how we will react, how we will live, how we behave.  We can not blame others because of our actions.  We choose to let it go or let it bother us.  We can't change others only our response to others.  And many times when we have been hurt by others,  it is more about them then us.  Hurt people hurt others.  So choose to change how you view hurts, resentments, anger, behavior of others, or pain inside us.  Choose peace, love, strength.  Not to get stepped all over by others-protect yourself as you would a good friend.  But choose to live with peace inside you as a gift to yourself. And if you do this-life will be peaceful too.  Peace.

"I think most of us focus on time management.... We should focus on energy management. Find the things that give you energy in life.... If those things take time, that's okay, because they're building you up and supporting you for the things that aren't easy to do."-Dr. Oz-

Love the idea of energy management.  Someone said they divide their time in 90 min increments-exercise, housework, something you want to do.  You know that you can clean house-a must to but as soon as it is done-fun time-whatever you want to do.  Small increments but that way you are guaranteed your time each day and by the end of the week-you have exercised, cleaned the house, and built up your energy reserves by taking care of you!!  If you don't care for you-how will you have enough for everyone else besides letting the world know you are important too.  Peace.