My New Favorite Quotation

Dear Beloveds,
I came across this quotation recently and absolutely love it! I hope that you will appreciate it as well. ♥cap

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"We can give to the poor everything, even our life; but if we do not give them a smile, we do not give anything."
——Mother Teresa

SWS: A Matter of Perspective

The following quote reminds us that it's all of matter of perspective. The next time you find yourself in a crisis, please take these words to heart! ♥cap

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"The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow."
—H. G. Wells

SWS: Following in Jesus' Steps

Dear Beloveds,

I came across the following quote today and thought it was Something Worth Sharing (SWS). ♥ cap

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It is so encouraging to know that Jesus experienced every negative emotion we go through. He also defeated them all, which gives us hope and confidence to do the same."
—Creflo Dollar

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My New Favorite Quote

As many of you know, I've been a collector of quips and quotes for many years. I follow the advice of C.S. Lewis who said, "Quote as often as possible. It saves on original thinking." And whenever I come across a good quote, I like to share it with others.

Here's a quote I found today at the Disney Parks Blog. What Walt Disney expresses here pretty much sums up my philosophy of life. So that's why I'm calling it my "New Favorite Quote". Here it is:

“I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter. With the laughs, comes the tears…” –Walt Disney

SWS: Do What Your Good At

I came across the following quote recently. It's very powerful and inspiring. In fact, it was a bit of a God Wink for me.

You owe it to us all to get on with what you're good at."
—W. H. Auden

Something to consider as you ponder this quote: if you don't do what you're good at, is it possible that you're depriving someone (or perhaps even the whole world) of gifts that only you are able to offer?

Be Blessed!
Clayton

Positive Thinking - R.I.P.

I was saddened to receive a notice from Guideposts today. In part, the letter read:

"We would like to thank you for your continued support of Positive Thinking magazine. We know how much this magazine means to you, but after careful consideration, we have found it necessary to discontinue publishing Positive Thinking after the July/August 2008 issue."

I have received Positive Thinking since the July/August 2007 issue. Positive Thinking began in January 2007 by the same folks who bring us Guideposts. Actually, this was not the first incarnation of Positive Thinking. For many years, the folks at Guideposts published a small pocket-size magazine called Plus: The Magazine of Positive Thinking. The title was later shortened to Positive Thinking, although the format remained the same--a small booklet of stories, without advertising--published 10 times a year.

Other than what I've listed above, no further explanation has been given as to why the recent incarnation of Positive Thinking was discontinued. I can only guess that the readership numbers were below the expectations of the publishers. Just like Life magazine which folded in 2000, economics have forced another "lily among the thorns" of periodicals to perish.

I will miss Positive Thinking. In a time when we are surrounded by negativity, fear mongering, divisive vitriol, and so-called "reality" programming, it was a breath of fresh air to receive a publication that actually offered hope for a meaningful life. I only hope that Guideposts can continue to be a beacon of light in a world filled with gloom and despair.

So, to my dear friend Positive Thinking--Rest In Peace.