Saturday, February 1, 2014
By: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer ~You hear people say this all the time: “I have a right to be upset because of the way I’ve been treated. I have a right to be angry, hurt, depressed, sad, and resentful.” Learning to avoid this kind of thinking is one of my secrets for living a life of inner peace, success, and happiness. Anytime you’re filled with resentment, you’re turning the controls of your emotional life over to others to manipulate. At the root of virtually all spiritual practice is the notion of forgiveness. Think about every single person who has ever harmed you, cheated you, defrauded you, or said unkind things about you. Your experience of them is nothing more that a thought that you carry around with you. These thoughts of resentment, anger, and hatred represent slow, debilitating energies that will disempower you. If you could release them, you would know more peace. You practice forgiveness for two reasons: to let others know that you no longer wish to be in a state of hostility with them and to free yourself from the self-defeating energy of resentment. Send love in some form to those you feel have wronged you and notice how much better you feel.
Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross~ We were fortunate enough to have two Fathers in our family, sadly they are both gone from this earth...many days and nights I wish I could see them, talk or hug them again. Recently I watched videos I had taped of both of them throughout the years, it was so nice to see and hear them, very lucky to have these memories...I still miss them both daily....How I wish I could Dance with my Fathers again.....In loving memory of my Fathers, the strong generation, who lived through very tough times, who loved us all very much, they lived simply, they both appreciated the family they had......Diane
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
I thank God each day for everything he does in my life, every small detail matters to me. Simplicity and gratefulness is key. ~Diane Masi
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
~I believe whole heartedly In the Jesus quote: "The Kingdom Of God Lies Within" Diane
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Frozen Pittsburgh from last Sunday Emmanuel Panagiotakis Photography
Monday, January 27, 2014
If we stop for a moment, it is possible to perceive a pattern in our lives, the motivators that have influenced us become more obvious. We are able to see life unfolding from both ends at once, coming into the present moment. But until we have got a certain point of realization, this is not possible, because everything is still seen as a series of apparent causes and effects. - Reshad Field
Sunday, January 26, 2014
This video of the outpouring of love from our community for Sean Ruane made me cry, we are blessed to be from this area of great people, and we are blessed to have known Sean, and to have had him serve our nation....Thank You Captain Sean Ruane~ Many Prayers to your Wife, Son, Family, Community and Nation for the loss. Sean Ruane died with three airmen on Jan. 7, when the helicopter he was flying crashed during a training flight in England. A combat rescue pilot, husband and father of a 14-month old son..~ Diane Masi
When you really want something, sometimes you have to swim a little deeper...You can't give up just because things don't come easy... You have to overcome the obstacles and face your fears.... But in the end it's all worth while! Life is full of ups and downs, but if you believe in yourself you will always come through with flying colors ...Value friendship, love and faith...Never underestimate yourself. Believe in yourself.. Have a good life~
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” ~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
