There is a Oneness and a peace and a communion that is unique to connecting to Mother Earth.
Walk in the forest and touch the rough bark of the trees. Let them breathe their essence into you.
Sit on the beach with your bare feet in the sand and then skip through the crashing waves. Let them course their energy through you.
There is a sacredness sitting atop a mountain peak listening to the wind or reveling in the raw force and beauty of the coyote's call.
Take time daily for core infusions of the gift that is this Earth and give back the best that is within you.
Lissa Rankin
Source: The Inner Flame
It's all in the journey and it's an imperfect world. Do your best to make sense. Think critically. Decide if it's fact or belief. Respond don't react. And, whether it's the road less traveled or the main drag, chances are good someone along the way has made an observation that might help you. Why reinvent the wheel when you can learn from the stumbling, imperfect experiences of those who have traveled before - or are traveling with - us?
Monday, February 9, 2015
Saturday, January 31, 2015
TV Show Wisdom: Make Room for Daddy
Danny Williams (Danny Thomas) to teenage singing discovery Janine Poloka (Brenda Lee): Look, Janine, you have a wonderful voice, you sing great. How many hours in a day can you sing? One hour? Two hours a day? The rest of the time, when you open your mouth, it will be to speak. In the years to come, it will be to speak to your husband, perhaps, or your children, your neighbors, members of your community. And, when you do speak, it better make sense, what you say; the sense that comes from learning.
Darling, an education is a very important thing; especially in these progressive times. There is room only for the educated today. Never before, in the history of the world, has education been so important than it is now. And, the entire fate of the world depends upon the education of our young people.
Now, I'm not saying all you kids are going to become nuclear physicists, but you shouldn't throw away the opportunity to learn. This chance may not come your way again, and your voice, your talent, is God-given; you'll always have that. And, even if you decide, after it's all over, you want to be in show business, an education isn't necessarily a handicap. Don't throw away this chance, honey. Give your brain the opportunity to grow to the size of your voice.
Now, you can still take this contract if you want, but before you do, I'd like to call your attention to another contract.
This one is between two people, just you and me, And, in it, I guarantee to finance your education, all through college on the condition that, after you graduate, if you still decide you want to be in show business, you have to come back to Mr. Halper and me.
Now the choice is yours. Take whichever contract you want.
[Janine chooses the second contract.]
Mrs. Poloka (Naomi Stevens): Mr. Williams, you are a good man.
Charley Halper (Sid Melton) heads to the door, appearing shaken: Whew.
Kathy Williams (Marjorie Lord): Oh, Charlie, what's the matter with you? Don't be a sore head.
Charley Halper: Who's sore? After that talk, I'm so ashamed of myself, I'm going to sign up for night school!
Danny Williams discovers immigrant house cleaner, Mrs. Poloka's teenage daughter, Janine, is a tremendous singing talent (No kidding, Janine is played by singer Brenda Lee!) and wants to sign her to sing at his night club. Staring financial security for her mother and her dream to sing in the face, Janine considers dropping out of high school, smashing her mother's dreams for her daughter to have an education and security in America, to take the job. Once Mrs. Poloka reluctantly tells the unwitting Danny Williams her story, he realizes how short-sighted he may have been in his desire to sign a new discovery, and finds another way.
Make Room for Daddy
Teenage Thrush, 1961
Written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
Marterto Productions
Source: imdb.com and youtube.com
Darling, an education is a very important thing; especially in these progressive times. There is room only for the educated today. Never before, in the history of the world, has education been so important than it is now. And, the entire fate of the world depends upon the education of our young people.
Now, I'm not saying all you kids are going to become nuclear physicists, but you shouldn't throw away the opportunity to learn. This chance may not come your way again, and your voice, your talent, is God-given; you'll always have that. And, even if you decide, after it's all over, you want to be in show business, an education isn't necessarily a handicap. Don't throw away this chance, honey. Give your brain the opportunity to grow to the size of your voice.
Now, you can still take this contract if you want, but before you do, I'd like to call your attention to another contract.
This one is between two people, just you and me, And, in it, I guarantee to finance your education, all through college on the condition that, after you graduate, if you still decide you want to be in show business, you have to come back to Mr. Halper and me.
Now the choice is yours. Take whichever contract you want.
[Janine chooses the second contract.]
Mrs. Poloka (Naomi Stevens): Mr. Williams, you are a good man.
Charley Halper (Sid Melton) heads to the door, appearing shaken: Whew.
Kathy Williams (Marjorie Lord): Oh, Charlie, what's the matter with you? Don't be a sore head.
Charley Halper: Who's sore? After that talk, I'm so ashamed of myself, I'm going to sign up for night school!
Danny Williams discovers immigrant house cleaner, Mrs. Poloka's teenage daughter, Janine, is a tremendous singing talent (No kidding, Janine is played by singer Brenda Lee!) and wants to sign her to sing at his night club. Staring financial security for her mother and her dream to sing in the face, Janine considers dropping out of high school, smashing her mother's dreams for her daughter to have an education and security in America, to take the job. Once Mrs. Poloka reluctantly tells the unwitting Danny Williams her story, he realizes how short-sighted he may have been in his desire to sign a new discovery, and finds another way.
Make Room for Daddy
Teenage Thrush, 1961
Written by Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
Marterto Productions
Source: imdb.com and youtube.com
Damon Throop on Attributes
It is easy to tell confidence from pride. Confidence lifts, encourages, helps, and is full of gratitude. Pride demeans, mocks, destroys, and is bitter and resentful.
Damon Throop
Source: The Power of Change on facebook
Damon Throop
Source: The Power of Change on facebook
Thursday, January 29, 2015
David Deida on Wisdom
Spiritual practice is the capacity to offer your love even when you feel hurt, closed down, tense, angry, misunderstood, or hated.
David Deida
Source: peaceful daily on facebook
David Deida
Source: peaceful daily on facebook
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Todd Smith on Focus
One of the most important keystones to success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do even when you don't feel like doing it.
Todd Smith
Source: goodreads.com
Todd Smith
Source: goodreads.com
Joseph Campbell on Reflection
Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.
Joseph Campbell
Source: goodreads.com
Joseph Campbell
Source: goodreads.com
Henri Nouwen on Reflection
Did I offer peace today?
Did I bring a smile to someone's face?
Did I say words of healing?
Did I let go of my anger and resentment?
Did I forgive?
Did I love?
These are the real questions.
Henri Nouwen
Source: Julian Lennon on facebook
Did I bring a smile to someone's face?
Did I say words of healing?
Did I let go of my anger and resentment?
Did I forgive?
Did I love?
These are the real questions.
Henri Nouwen
Source: Julian Lennon on facebook
TV Show Wisdom: The Middle
'Cause, see, Rusty, family isn't easy: Kids think they don't get to do what they want. But the truth is, parents don't get to do what they wanted to do, either. Parents get to drive kids around and help them with their homework after a long day at work. Do you think we like doing that? But, that's family: A bunch of people not doing what they want.
See, you're going to piss each other off, and say horrible things, and your going to make each other cry because there is no one in the whole world that will make you more miserable than your family will.
My point is: We're all going to die. And, we're all going to have gravestone with a 'dash' on it: "1942 - 2016;" "1963 - 2038...." And, that dash represents your life. And, the thing I know for sure is (looks and motions toward his family) 'cause of these four people right here - my family - is that 'dash' will have meant something. And, Rusty, I wish that for you, too. That's it.
Mike Heck's (Neil Flynn) Best Man toast at his brother, Rusty's wedding.
The Middle, Episode 72: The Wedding
Air Date: May 23, 2012
Writers: Eileen Heisler, DeAnne Heline, and Vijal Patel
Blackie and Blondie Productions, Warner Bros. Television
See, you're going to piss each other off, and say horrible things, and your going to make each other cry because there is no one in the whole world that will make you more miserable than your family will.
My point is: We're all going to die. And, we're all going to have gravestone with a 'dash' on it: "1942 - 2016;" "1963 - 2038...." And, that dash represents your life. And, the thing I know for sure is (looks and motions toward his family) 'cause of these four people right here - my family - is that 'dash' will have meant something. And, Rusty, I wish that for you, too. That's it.
Mike Heck's (Neil Flynn) Best Man toast at his brother, Rusty's wedding.
The Middle, Episode 72: The Wedding
Air Date: May 23, 2012
Writers: Eileen Heisler, DeAnne Heline, and Vijal Patel
Blackie and Blondie Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Song Lyric Wisdom: I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
When I wake up, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next to you
When I go out, yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
And if I haver, hey I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
When I'm working, yes I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you
And when the money comes in for the work I do
I'll pass almost every penny on to you
When I come home, oh I know I'm gonna be
(When I come home)
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
And if I grow old, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
[Chorus]
When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
And when I'm dreaming, well I know I'm gonna dream
I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you
When I go out, well I know I'm gonna be
(When I go out)
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
And when I come home, yes I know I'm gonna be
(When I come home)
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you
I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
[Chorus]
And I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
Chorus
Da d-da da, da d-da da, da d-da da, da d-da da
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle a da da
Da d-da da, da d-da da, da d-da da, da d-da da
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle a da da
Craig Reid and Charles Reid
Music and Lyrics
©1988 Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Source: metrolyrics.com and musicnotes.com
When I wake up, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next to you
When I go out, yeah I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
If I get drunk, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you
And if I haver, hey I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's havering to you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
When I'm working, yes I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's working hard for you
And when the money comes in for the work I do
I'll pass almost every penny on to you
When I come home, oh I know I'm gonna be
(When I come home)
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you
And if I grow old, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's growing old with you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
[Chorus]
When I'm lonely, well I know I'm gonna be
I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you
And when I'm dreaming, well I know I'm gonna dream
I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you
When I go out, well I know I'm gonna be
(When I go out)
I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you
And when I come home, yes I know I'm gonna be
(When I come home)
I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you
I'm gonna be the man who's coming home with you
But I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walks a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
[Chorus]
And I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
Chorus
Da d-da da, da d-da da, da d-da da, da d-da da
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle a da da
Da d-da da, da d-da da, da d-da da, da d-da da
Da-da-da dun-diddle un-diddle un-diddle a da da
Craig Reid and Charles Reid
Music and Lyrics
©1988 Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Source: metrolyrics.com and musicnotes.com
Monday, January 26, 2015
Song Lyric Wisdom: Anthem
Anthem
The birds they sang
at the break of day
Start again
I heard them say
Don't dwell on what
has passed away
or what is yet to be.
Ah the wars they will
be fought again
The holy dove
She will be caught again
bought and sold
and bought again
the dove is never free.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
We asked for signs
the signs were sent:
the birth betrayed
the marriage spent
Yeah the widowhood
of every government --
signs for all to see.
I can't run no more
with that lawless crowd
while the killers in high places
say their prayers out loud.
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
a thundercloud
and they're going to hear from me.
Ring the bells that still can ring ...
You can add up the parts
but you won't have the sum
You can strike up the march,
there is no drum
Every heart, every heart
to love will come
but like a refugee.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
That's how the light gets in.
That's how the light gets in.
Leonard Cohen
Words and Music
The Future/Ten New Songs
©1992, SonyATV Music
Source: leonardcohen.com
The birds they sang
at the break of day
Start again
I heard them say
Don't dwell on what
has passed away
or what is yet to be.
Ah the wars they will
be fought again
The holy dove
She will be caught again
bought and sold
and bought again
the dove is never free.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
We asked for signs
the signs were sent:
the birth betrayed
the marriage spent
Yeah the widowhood
of every government --
signs for all to see.
I can't run no more
with that lawless crowd
while the killers in high places
say their prayers out loud.
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
a thundercloud
and they're going to hear from me.
Ring the bells that still can ring ...
You can add up the parts
but you won't have the sum
You can strike up the march,
there is no drum
Every heart, every heart
to love will come
but like a refugee.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
That's how the light gets in.
That's how the light gets in.
Leonard Cohen
Words and Music
The Future/Ten New Songs
©1992, SonyATV Music
Source: leonardcohen.com
Og Mandino on Being Human
Whenever you make a mistake or get knocked down by life, don't look back at it too long. Mistakes are life's way of teaching you. Your capacity for occasional blunders is inseparable from your capacity to reach your goals. No one wins them all, and your failures, when they happen, are just part of your growth. Shake off your blunders. How will you know your limits without an occasional failure? Never quit. Your turn will come.
Og Mandino
Og Mandino
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Tracee Ellis Ross on Life Experience
I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Source: The Healing Feather on facebook.
Tracee Ellis Ross
Source: The Healing Feather on facebook.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Louie Schwartzberg on Love
Love has the power to transform. It has the power to change lives. Children who know they are loved are more likely to be healthy and successful as they grow up than children who do not. But that power doesn’t end during childhood. Love is the motivation for so many of our stories, songs, and works of art. The metaphors are endless. Why do we say that love gives us new eyes? It’s because love has the power to change an ordinary life into an amazing one. Our daily life may remain the same, but our perspective is altered. Whether we’ve met a romantic partner, had a child, or have finally learned to truly love ourselves, the power to transform comes through the power of love.
Love helps us live and grow and thrive. It can heal the wounds deep inside our soul and has the power to right so many wrongs. The next time you tell someone “I love you,” take a moment to remember just how powerful your words truly are.
Louie Schwartzberg
Source: movingart.com
Love helps us live and grow and thrive. It can heal the wounds deep inside our soul and has the power to right so many wrongs. The next time you tell someone “I love you,” take a moment to remember just how powerful your words truly are.
Louie Schwartzberg
Source: movingart.com
Albert Einstein on Thought
The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.
Albert Einstein
Source: goodreads.com and The Healing Feather on facebook.
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