"INSPIRATION"
"I have been fortunate enough to have an awful lot of success in my life," the female elf said. "And it's not necessarily because I was the smartest kid in the room and I deserved it. Part of it is just having people believe in you. ... We need someone who believes in us ... that unexpected person ... who might tap you on your shoulder and say, 'Have faith. I know you can do something special, go do that.' To me, I've had angels like that in my life and it's made a huge difference."
Female Secret Santa
"No, we're not perfect, but are working through the imperfections and thanking God for the process and progress."
Written in 2011 by Melissa Williams-Robinson --- Florida
"God doesn't need me to be God (He already has that covered ) but I need Him to be me."
Written in 2011 by Chris McGregor --- South Africa
"Life is one, making me an individual. But life can be shared, inducing me into a family. My belief for humanity is humane. Self-seeking is destruction. If I die, a man still lives. My hope, my dream, and my vision is to join hands with fellow men, to lead humanity home."
Written in 2011 by Emmanuel Boafo --- Ghana
I am a humanitarian and I try to get people to understand the need to turn around and aid the human society. The little we say, contribute and assist will surely make the human race peaceful. We can prevent all the dangers that confront the human race. All we need is to live for one another.
"God doesn't give us things; He gives us opportunities."
Written in 2011 by Tony Collins --- North Carolina
When you need money, God will give you an opportunity to give. When you need forgiveness, God will give you an opportunity to forgive. When you need a miracle, God will give you an opportunity to believe. When you need joy, God will give you an opportunity to help someone. "So don't regret what you do, regret what you don't do." STAY POSITIVE! Much love!
"There is ample time for you to be who you want to be. Don't allow yourself to settle for less than what you think you deserve. Despite the struggles that you might be facing, never let go or give up; put God in the mist and exercise faith in him."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Verine Small --- Jamaica
"I bring my heart and hands to you, I bring my mind and choose anew. In everything I say and do, I live for you."
Written in 2003 by Robert Burrell --- Australia
The 'something other' is active in the present, creative moment, calling all creation towards its ultimate potentiality. Because we share consciousness with this 'vast and open mind', it behooves us to respond to the 'Lure' that leads towards ultimate beauty, love, relationship and the fulfillment of our perfection.
"Always try to be a quotation that inspires others, not yourself."
Written in 2011 by Rukshan Fernando --- Sri Lanka
"Trust in your own light. It is always there shining within you."
Written in 2011 by Maria Uman --- California
"Inspiration can come in many forms such as: Happy memories, tragedy, sadness, love and kindness! Even something as simple as a smile can create endless material to which to pull from! The key is to pay attention to your surroundings and listen carefully for you never know when your inspiring moments may appear!"
Copyright © 2011 Jon Hawks
"Good morning to you. Just by seeing this day, we can count it as success and blessings towards us. Let's be thankful by living with love, appreciation, clean heart, a positive mind set and have ourselves an uplifting day."
Written in 2011 by Cahdo Confident --- Jamaica
Life is great.
"The stronger the wind, the stronger the root; we grow more in hard times than in easy times."
Written in 2011 by Sunanto Choa --- Indonesia
"If you open your Heart while making a decision, it'll probably be the right decision you make!"
Written in 2011 by Nan Van --- Vermont
"Kindness is a tree with many branches. When people ask you to be kind, they're inadvertently telling you to be compassionate, generous, careful, smile, listen and learn. When you're kind, you open doors - for yourself and the world."
Written in 2011 by Stanley Anukege --- Nigeria
People are starting to forget what it means to be kind.
"If today is bad for you, have a hope and faith that tomorrow will be a fantastic day for you."
Written in 2011 by Bridget Benya --- Ireland
"There is a life force around you at all times. It is the energy of the universe. It can be incredibly supportive if you are abiding by spiritual principles that offer love, compassion and honorable living as its core foundation. When you realize and accept this, the outcome for a happier life may seem pre-ordained. Why fight what will help you? Learn and accept your ability to tap into it. Life is all about improving and empowering yourself in any way possible!"
Copyright © 2011 Jim Fargiano