"Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature." Benjamin Franklin

USA national anthem (with lyrics)

America The Beautiful

End War~

To see Men & Women that suffer and are disfigured, disabled and those who die from war Is so tragic. These are people who are proud for their country & willing to sacrifice for our freedoms.........Please help & pray for those who serve....

Pray for their families and loved ones, most of all pray that this WAR ENDS~ Please Dear God & Country help bring our troops home... Mr President are you listening, and can you see too? End War~ End Violence.....so senseless~ Pray "WAR ENDS IN ALL NATIONS" Can we all live In peace.......Diane Masi

Remember those who are grateful for what ever comes their way, good or bad are truly blessed..... for there are lessons to be learned In both. Remember out of dark comes light, and the good that comes In gratitude Is un-measurable & brings Insurmountable Joy~~~© 2011 Diane Masi

Photo By: Diane OBX

Have you counted your blessings today?

Illusion

Wanting to be where you are not, Is only an Illusion.... Making your life happen & being enthusiastic about where you are In this moment, Is what counts, and It Is real...Treasure the gifts, people, places In front of you, & careful If your wanting to be somewhere other than where you are, It just may be that you can end up where you thought you wanted to be, In circumstances you do not want. Your thoughts create your life, so relish what you have & what God places before you, now at this moment In time. Dreaming & wanting to move on to something else & towards the greater good for you Is wonderful, however be content, joyful & thankful In this moment of what Is real & right In front of you.© 2011 Diane Masi

Photo By Diane OBX Fall 2010©

Life Is where you are each moment In time, enjoy the now of this moment.....you only get this chance, as you may never walk this way again~© 2011 Diane Masi

Photo By: My Daughter Rivera Mya Mexico

"To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.” ~ Brandi Snyder

Awareness without action is like staring at the mountain and wondering why it’s not moving. ~Soul Seedz

Song from a Secret Garden

"We must start with the heart and Soul"............Diane Masi

We must prompt change with a "Start In the Heart & Soul" It Is within us not to get caught up In all bad trends, rude behaviors happening in this world, and going on all around us, that being said: we are not to criticize and judge others either, each person lives and makes their own choices. What we can do Is isolate our hearts and souls from behaviors and environments that do not match our own, we do not have to be like and accept all this unkind, unloving, un-true attitudes and lifestyles. In our current cultures am witnessing people so caught up in In-humane attitudes towards living things, and others..... that are mind blowing~ Greed, selfishness, destruction of others, lack of empathy, sarcasms, criticisms, many pure evils for personal gain regardless of whom they are hurting to get It.

You can't take things with you when you leave this world, and sure It is nice to have things, however not when you are In-humane towards others to gain them and are only focused on them. Keeping yourself In tune with good judgment, & In sound moral values & your personal belief systems that are In line with the heart & soul~ Is really what counts In living and creating a better world and contributing to a better culture.

I realize It Is very hard to move away from the influence of the new cultures, however you can do It, and if you want pure joy, love, passion and enthusiasm, you must create your own boundaries In your world, starting with your own heart & soul. I personally do this, do and have always kept myself In a separate mindset & have refused my whole life to participate, succumb & join In on attitudes & behaviors that do not match my own moral compass of love, goodness, kindness, joy & enthusiasm.......I did not In the past & will not ever today or any day join the masses of a world caught up In evils that are beyond belief. Diane Masi

Photo: By Diane Sunrise 11-4-11 Start of my day on the road by Diane