Lemonade?

They say that when life gives you lemons, you are supposed to make lemonade but lemonade is really acidic & would eat away your teeth! Who are these evil people?

Electricity

Following up on part of my last post about relationships. In our current society, it is common for people to have many different relationships. When we meet that special person we enjoy getting to know them, spend time with them, meeting family & friends, & growing together. There are many different ways that these relationships develop & grow. It can start as a good friendship that develops into more, or as a physical attraction that leads to deeper feelings, or on rare occasions there is a spark...not just a click, but a real spark which is even better than a click.

The type that I find most intriguing is the rare kind where there is a spark. What I mean by that is when you meet someone & you feel completely comfortable with them almost like you have known them for a long time. Your thoughts & feelings towards one another & towards others gel. When you think of them you instantly smile & feel a rush of energy like the first time you stuck a paperclip in the electrical outlet. Then, you start to open your heart to the possibility of beginning to Love your partner. So, what does Love mean then?

Well Love can mean many things like respect, trust, & compassion for your partner & their life outside of the relationship. Love can also come in different degrees. From a new Love where you just want to be a part of that person's life...all the way to the Love where you want to commit to your partner for the rest of your life. All of this happening from a spark, I feel, is a very rare & beautiful thing! In your life, I pray that you get to experience this spark & that you enjoy every second of it whether it turns into a long term relationship or if things are right even marriage.

God Bless You!
Thomas

Success

Again, I want to talk about a word that has many different meanings that are dependent on who you are. What defines success in your life? To some success is defined by money, others by family, friends, or the work they do & the affect it has on the rest of the world. When I think about success, I think of happiness & all of the things I wan to accomplish in my lifetime. I see all of the personal & professional journeys to come, & then I see someone walk by with a huge smile on their face & it makes me smile to...

This makes me take a step back & realize that maybe, as important as it is to have goals & aspirations for yourself both personally & professionally, simply being happy to be alive is a better definition of success. If we let what happens to us in our life define how we feel about ourselves we gamble with our happiness & if we truly feel like a success. If we live our life focusing on consistently showing the world & others who we truly are on the inside, we free ourselves from the burden of trying to hide & protect ourselves thus allowing all of the happiness that the world has to offer to shine in & through our lives & show how we are a real success.

We are not given any guarantees on how much time we get here. So, no matter where you are in life I want you to realize that you are a wonderful person & be thankful that you have been blessed with one more opportunity to make today the best day of your life! If you feel like you need someone to love you or think you are a success to be happy, let me just say without any hesitation I do!!! Live life, laugh constantly, & love everyone!!! Have a wonderful day!

Thomas

A Beautiful Day!

Good Morning, Afternoon, or Night...

Everyone knows at least one person that is almost always happy, with high energy, & a fire for life. The type of person that the saying "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade," was made after. They are a joy to be around most of the time, when we can handle them. They can actually change the mood in a room & bring a smile to your face when you see them, because you know that whatever your day was like it going to be good now.

The infectiously positive attitude & energy are sparks to life that everyone has at one point. I attempt to be this person everyday of my life so that the blessings I have been given can shine through me onto everyone that meets me. If we only meet for seconds or if you just happen upon my blog & read my posts, I hope that you are able to feel this energy & love that I have for you & that you are able to pass this light on. Today is such an awesome day!!! So, have a wonderful day & may you feel as blessed as I do to have one more chance to have the best day of our lives!!!

Thomas

Reflection

The word reflection can mean so many different things as do many other words. A reflection can be the visual representation of yourself or someone in a particular surface. It can also mean you taking a look at yourself from a perspective other than your own. It could also be what you represent to someone else, or in a bigger sense what you mean in the bigger picture of the world.
In any terms, reflection is something that we all do or represent in one way or another. It is something that we do many times throughout our lives. So, what makes this a topic that is worthy of writing about since we all know that we do it & already know it is an important part of life? The fact that there are so many different meanings is the exact reason that this is so important.

Also, like the word reflection the people, things, & events that shape our lives all have different meanings to & for us. We must understand the many different perspectives to fully understand ourselves. Many times we must be able to get over our ourselves & take a look at things from a new perspective to really see the true meaning of these. I know that in your life you will have the wisdom to understand this complexity & apply the lessons to your life. Today is the best day of the rest of your life...if you want it to be! Have a wonderful day!!!

Thomas

Where you are meant to be....

Let me never forget how important I am to the Universal picture. Without me there would be a blank space where there should be color.

Let me understand that the challenges of life are just that. They are not battles. I am not out there to win or lose, only to develop my skills as an ongoing student in an omnipotent school.

Let me understand that the differences between people are wondrous realities of an infinite Universe. Giving those differences space to be is far more important than comparing them to my set of beliefs.

Let me be proud of what I do. To whatever my hand touches, let me remind myself that it was my effort that added to the result. Perfection is not my goal. Creativity is. Let me remind myself that most of what I take seriously about myself also qualifies for a good laugh.

Let me remember to be kind to myself. Loving companions are one of life's treats, but they are not responsible for my care. Self kindness can heal most any hurt.

Let me take responsibility as a gift, not a burden. Within that effort is the greatest sense of accomplishment I could achieve.

Let me be patient with life. Nature does not produce the flower before the roots have taken hold. If I recognize that the place I'm in is the right place at the right time, it will always be the right place at the right time.

Thank you, God. Amen

~ A Gregge Tiffen writing. edited to a prayer, by Barbara Clevenger

The Melt

Many times in life I have found myself at a crossroads. Questioning which way to go, what to say or not, when to react or not. Like when you go through a major tragedy or an extremely exciting event. The feeling is like you are frozen & the world around is moving at a snails pace...almost like you are under water, or like you're there but you're not unable to move or speak while you can still see.

Then, something rocks you & helps you make your decision on which course of action you want to take. Then you begin to have the urge to act again & you feel the excitement come back into you like a shock to your mind, body, & soul like the first time you stuck the paperclip in the light socket. To me, that is when you are ready to make that leap knowing that whatever your choice & whatever happens you will be okay & that all things you do will work together for good so that you can have all of the gifts & happiness you have been promised since they were written in the pages of history even before you were here.

So, whatever it is that helps you make the next best decision in your life... I hope that it comes to you with speed & comfort, but if it is painful know that you will be rewarded for all that you go through & many times the size of the storm is a representation of the size of your reward. Have a wonderful day!

Thomas

Welcome Home

Today one of my loved ones has come home after a long journey & I am ecstatic! When the ones we love leave on the many journeys that this life may take them on, sometimes all we can do is pray for their safety & return to our lives. Today this has come full circle in my life & I pray for the same in all of your lives! Live, Love, Laugh!!!

Welcome home Bro, I Love You!!!

Thomas

It's Never too late...

Welcome to Sunday! Today is going to be a great day for you!!! A great friend recently sent me an email about an 87 year old lady that had went back to college to get her degree, just because she had never accomplished getting a college degree & it was a dream in her heart. She went on to become an inspiration to many...many others & speaking to many students about her life. A great comment that she made was about people that are afraid of death.

She made the statement that people that are afraid of death are those that live with regret, those who compromise & have the nagging questions of what if I would have... My point is that today is a great day for you to begin on those things in your heart that you have maybe been waiting to do. Whether it is to go back to school to get a degree, go on that vacation you've been waiting to do, write a book, or anything else you have in your heart. We are never guaranteed another day or even minute, so don't let fear or circumstance rule your life...start to live & love today. If you feel it...do it!!! Today is the best day of the rest of your life!

Thomas

Laugh

So...a couple are sitting on the couch together. Then, the old lady says to her husband, do you remember how you used to hold my hand when we would sit on the couch together & the old man gently places his hand on his wife's hand. Then, she says do you remember how you used to put your arm around me when we would watch a movie & so he puts his arm around her. She goes on to say do you remember how you use to kiss me on the neck sometimes & so he leans over & begins to kiss her on the neck.

Next, she says do you remember how you used to nibble on my ear & then the man gets up & begins to leave the room. The old lady turns with a puzzled look on her face as he does & then says...where are you going? The old man turns & looks her in the eyes & says...I have to get my teeth if you want me to nibble on your ear like I used to...hahaha! Have a wonderful day!

Thomas

Do today...What you could do tomorrow

Welcome to Saturday!

On Thursday, January 15, 2009 US Airways Flight 1549 landed in Hudson Bay, NY. Captain Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III landed the plane perfectly avoiding any injury to himself or any of the 150 passengers. This event in itself is amazing, but has a much deeper meaning in terms of how we live our lives.Although I do not know exactly what or how they felt in those moments leading up to & following the crash landing,

I can only attempt to imagine what it would feel like to see your life passing before your eyes. It would definitely make me re-evaluate how I am living my life & see how precious the moments we are given are. My question is this... Will it take an extreme event for you to begin to realize how precious the moments you are given are, or will you make the choice on your own & do today what you have been waiting to do?

Have a wonderful Weekend!
Thomas

Please Enjoy the Music

Hello...

You can click on an artist in the jukebox while you read to listen to some of my favorite artists.

Have a great day!

Thomas

True Love

Many times in life we hear that love is defined by what we do for one another, but as we grow older & wiser we notice that that is only a small piece of it & that sometimes it is even more what we don't do for one another that really expresses our love. What can you do or not do today to show someone you love them?