Wonderful Buddha Quotes

“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, nor to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”

"Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind."

"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell."

"Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue."

"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting."

"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared."

" We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."

As you go through life there are struggles, difficult times, difficult people, at times we all want to toss in the hat and walk away.  But in learning to cope, deal, and get through these difficult times we emerge a stronger, more capable person.


Don't be afraid to try new things, a new adventure, a new look, make new friends, life is what you make it, so make the most of all of it.


Take on your day!

They say the strength you pull together when you are going through the most was always there, it just sits in reserve until you really need it, and then helps you get through the tough times.


There are days where I feel like I need a break, one that gets me away, to have no noise, no anything but me and quiet.  But then I realize I would miss my family, miss you my best little furry friend, and that won't help me feel any better.


So I try to stay strong, taking it a step at a time, and knowing I have those in my life who love me is all I truly need.


Thank you to all of you for always being here when I need you the most, even if you don't know I need you, just realizing I can call makes a world of difference.

After the day in Lahaina we head back to the Cruise ship making all the stops along the way that are possible.  A huge cliff with a turn out and not many parking spaces allows us to stop, get out and take in the sunset.


Amazing to me was watching the sunset on my vacation in paradise. It was beautiful, so different, so relaxing, and leaving me wishing I could stay there for a few days rather than get back on the ship.


Maui, I will be back, someday, and will allow myself more time to get a good look at the Island.

Love Life

Love Life

We all have our thorns.
We, and Life, have our moments.

Life occurs before our morning coffee.

Life occurs in our bathrobe with our hair uncombed.

Bless and give thanks for All of Life - the bloom and the thorns.

- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Follow your heart, never surrender your dreams.

Follow your heart,
never surrender your dreams.
Constantly work towards your goals.
Believe in yourself, and always be truthful.
Take time to enjoy life's pleasures.
Keep your mind open to new experiences.
Think before acting,
but don't forget the joys of spontaneity.
Make your own decisions.
Look out for yourself, but remember
that you share this universe with others.
Look for the good in others,
everybody has their own song to sing.
Live each moment to the fullest,
for a moment too soon becomes a memory.
Look for opportunities, not guarantees.
Hope for the best.
Give people a chance to love you,
for that is how you learn to love.
Live your life for yourself,
but always be considerate of others.
Believe in tomorrow, for it holds the key
to your dreams.

~ Melissa Ososki ~

A Hug

The Universal Prescription

No moving parts, no batteries.
No monthly payments and no fees;
Inflation proof, non-taxable,
In fact, it’s quite relaxable;

It can’t be stolen, won’t pollute,
One size fits all, do not dilute.
It uses little energy,
But yields results enormously.

Relieves your tension and your stress,
Invigorate your happiness;
Combats depression, makes you beam,
And elevates your self esteem!

Your circulation it corrects
Without unpleasant side effects
It is, I think, the perfect drug:
May I prescribe, my friend… the hug!

And, of course, fully returnable!

Author Unknown

Live For Today

How we live today affects all of our tomorrows.
Remember that turning down
The wrong road is part of the journey,
And finding our way back is the challenge.

Don't forget what is truly important,
Are the simple and basic things in Life,
Honesty, Pure Emotions,
Surrounded by the majestic beauty of Nature.
You need to smell the clean air
After the rainfall and appreciate
The good in things.
Each of us must be responsible
To do our part in order to
Help preserve a beautiful world the waterfalls,
The oceans, the mountains, large green farms,
And puffy pink clouds, the sunrise and sunsets,
Rainbows, hummingbirds and butterflies,

We need to remember, that we
Are only here for a short time, and that everyday
Should count for something.
Be grateful for the Sunshine, and find
Hope in the rainbows.
Laugh from your soul and
Always hold on to your dreams.
Someone you know needs to hear from you .
Send this page and let them
Know how much you care.

Your Life is a Journey ~

Make It a Wonderful Adventure!

Let your life be an exploration.

Let people and places be

a part of your life,

and experience each and every

unique situation with a

sense of wonder and delight.

Look in all directions to seek out

the answers you long to know,

and discover the secrets that keep

questioning your heart.

Be willing to make changes and

be ready to face the challenges.

Accept the opportunities

that present themselves,

and endure and cope with

the difficulties that can

arise from time to time.

Remember that there is no one way

to live your life, but a

thousand different ways for each

of us to be.

Make your life the way you

want it to be and

create a lifestyle that

brings you happiness.

Search for your true meaning in life

by devoting yourself to your ideals,

and enjoy your wonderful

adventure through time by

Making every day special.


While reading this I thought of ....

My daughter, Megan - - I love you!

Thursday Morning

It is another beautiful day.  Thank you for all I have in my life, I am truly blessed.