It will take just 37 seconds to read this and change your thinking.
This was emailed to me by a friend today. I thought it was wonderful and worth sharing.
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation.
Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and colour of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every colour and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind 's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'Epilogue:There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present.
14 Inspirational Quotes to Celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month
by Noel Jameson
International Women's Day and Women's History Month is almost upon us and I figured what better time to enjoy some heartwarming inspirational quotes than this? Whether men like to admit it or not, women make this world go round. Don't believe me? Move all of the women in this world to a different planet and see what happens to your civilization! With that thought in mind, here are 14 inspirational quotes to celebrate this well-deserved holiday.
1. "God gave women intuition and femininity. Used properly,
the combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've
ever met." ~ Farrah Fawcett
2. "Women are the real architects of society." ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe
3. "If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman." ~ Margaret Thatcher
4. "The fastest way to change society is to mobilize the
women of the world." ~ Charles Malik
5. "Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire
did, but backwards and in high heels." ~ Faith Whittlesey
6. "Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who
will one day follow in my footsteps, and preside over the
White House as the President's spouse. I wish him well!" ~ Barbara Bush
7. "Women have served all these centuries as looking
glasses possessing the magic and delicious power of
reflecting the figure of a man at twice its natural size."
~ Virginia Woolf
8. "Men who treat women as helpless and charming playthings deserve women who treat men as delightful and generous bank accounts." ~ Author Unknown
9. "Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition." ~ Timothy Leary
10. "Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom
manifests itself." ~ Oprah Winfrey
11. "One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty." ~ Jane Austen
12. "The trouble with some women is they get all excited
about nothing - and then they marry him." ~ Cher
13. "If men can run the world, why can't they stop wearing neckties? How intelligent is it to start the day by tying a little noose around your neck?" ~ Linda Ellerbee
14. "I earn and pay my own way as a great many women do
today. Why should unmarried women be discriminated against
- unmarried men are not." ~ Dinah Shore
All of us, no matter how big or how small, whether male or female -- we all owe our lives to a woman. While Mother's Day may not be till May, let's celebrate all the women of the world with these inspirational quotes during International Women's Day and Women's History Month.
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How To Dance In The Rain
A friend of mine sent this to me today. I felt that it was worth sharing.
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to able to see him.
I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.
On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.
I inquired as to her health. He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'
He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'
I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life.'
True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
Sometimes an email comes along that has an important message. This one I thought I could share with you.
The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
I hope you share this with someone you care about.
'Life isn't about how to survive the storm,
but how to dance in the rain.'
Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life
In all aspects of business, inspiration is vital. Inspiration is what helps us through the difficult times and prepares us for the good. Whether we want innovative ideas for our product range or ingenious promotional concepts, inspiration can be the trigger. But can we just flick a switch and be inspirational? Clearly the answer is no. But there are ways we can nurture inspiration so that we can tune into and reap the benefits.
Inspiration can be found everywhere; by always adopting a positive attitude, the chances of finding inspiration around us will be enhanced. Jack London memorably wrote, "You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." So, instead of waiting for it, where can we look for the inspiration in our lives? First of all, let's start with children - a glorious fountainhead of stimulating creativity. Our kids, and our friends' kids, are a constant amazement. Young children, with their incredible ability to develop new skills, should be a revelation to all of us. Remember when they begin walking - starting by rolling over and not being able to flip back again. Then the first time they can roll onto their front and support themselves; the first crawl when they are not quite sure how they did it, but can't wait to do it again. Suddenly, after crawling around the room at the speed of a mini-cyclone for perhaps weeks or even months, they decide to take, literally, the next big step. Children will not be defeated; they go through flat periods when we think they will stand still forever, but then they learn the ensuing action and progress starts again. Hang on to that childish enthusiasm and refusal to be beaten. As Frank Tibott said, "Action generates inspiration." The glories of the natural world can help us find inspiration too - simply gazing at the awe-inspiring grandeur around us can raise us to new heights.
Inspiration can be gained from a simple flower, surviving and then thriving in an alien environment. The ability of nature to regenerate itself after a natural disaster; the way the animals sensed the destruction about to come in the cataclysm that was the tsunami some years ago; the natural world is both a passive and an active inspiration for all of us. One can also be sure of finding inspiring insights and vision from the world of art - be it classical or modern. The ability of an artist to capture the minute details on a painting or a statue can lead to a piece of work that can revitalize us and energize us when we need it most. Or the story behind the work - the sacrifice, devotion and even danger that a person put themselves through in order to see a piece to completion - often then only to be scorned during their lifetime. Or the favorite piece of music that can always lift us. So many of us have that song or symphony that can be sure to rejuvenate us. Then there's the movie we can always put on and play because we realize that we need the lift only it can bring; if we build it, it will come. The inspiration we find around us can develop the positivity in our lives which we can then take with us into our business activities.
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how to find words of inspiration
Let's face it, life comes with many ups and downs. Although it is difficult to do in order to be successful you need to not let the "downs" get to you. These situations are inevitable from time to time, but if you let them make you feel bad you are only hindering yourself. Learn from the rough patches and always maintain a clear focus as to what you want in life. This will keep you inspired. It can help to learn words of inspiration to tell yourself in order to get through the trials and tribulations of life.
Inspire Others
Just as you can inspire yourself, imagine the power you can have in helping others in offering any kind of words of inspiration to cheer up others when they are having a hard time.
Inspire Yourself To Change
There no doubts those words of inspiration can help you overcome many types of bad feelings, such as disappointment, stress, anxiety and depression. There is perhaps nothing quite as soothing to the mind and body as listening to words of inspiration.
Words of inspiration can lift you up and keep you there on an otherwise bad day. Always remember that positive thinking brings positive results so you need to do whatever you can to stay in that "happy" state of mind all day. I know it may sound corny to some, but those people think to negatively to ever be successful.
Everyone has different wants and needs in life and you need to tailor your words of inspiration to what you want in life. If it is more money you want, you might say something like "money comes easily and frequently to me." Whenever you are feeling stressed about finances say this phrase to yourself over and over. It will inspire you and get rid of anxious or stressful thoughts.
If you desire more meaningful relationships you might use the phrase, "I deserve to find my soul mate and I will," etc. The important thing to remember about words of inspiration is that they need to be specifically tailored to your life. I find many people who pray all day, but never really achieve any positive results from it. I am not knocking religion, but repeating standard phrases over and over again without real feeling and meaning for "you" will not produce results. These words will do nothing, because they are not tailored to your life. They are a standard saying from a book. If there is a certain passage you really like just change a few of the words so the words of inspiration pertain specifically to your life, then watch your prayers come to life.
Inspire People At Work And In Life
With appropriately chosen words of inspiration, there is every possibility of connecting with others. The right words of inspiration can motivate, persuaded, and even coerce others into doing what is necessary. And, in case of the workplace, anything that helps in inspiring employees and co-workers would be welcome.
Don't Believe Words Of Inspiration Are Powerful - Remember Gandhi
One of the foremost exponents of words of inspiration was none other than the great Indian soul known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, or Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi inspired millions of Indians to follow and believe in him only through his words and way of thought. Gandhi's sayings still inspire people not only from India, but all round the world. His writings and sayings were filled with so much inspiration that they swayed the masses into following his Civil Disobedience Movement that eventually led to the Independence of India from the British just sixty years ago.
You just can't argue the power of personal inspirational thought. It is the only way to deal with life's mishaps, which are nothing more than learning blocks on the road of life. It doesn't matter what words you choose to inspire yourself, just make sure they are specific to your life and situation and believe with all your heart that they are true.
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