“Most people think that shadows
follow, precede, or surround
beings or objects.
The truth is that they also
surround words, ideas, desires,
deeds, impulses, and memories.”
~ Elie Wiesel
Shadows in the Sun
faith
Which Bridge to Cross
“The hardest thing
in life to learn is
which bridge to cross
and which bridge to burn.”
~ David Russell
Light at the End of the Tunnel
“No matter what you’re going through,
there’s a light at the end
of the tunnel and it may seem
hard to get it but you can do it
and just keep working towards it
and you’ll find the positive
side of things.”
~Demi Lovato
Believing is Seeing
“Trust in dreams,
for in them is hidden
the gate to eternity.”
~Khalil Gibran
The Mystical Island of Kauai
“You have a spiritual connection to the island”, I was told by a native. “I can feel it. I see it in your eyes. It’s what keeps you coming back.” Those words pierced my soul. Perhaps it was the grand untouchable beauty in every direction that captivated me. Or the fact that Nature reappeared with an enduring vengeance for life from what was once nothing more than molten lava. The tropical vegetation is practically surreal in its perfection. Maybe it’s the harmony between the tangible benefits of sunshine and the intangible belief in allegorical legends. For all one knows, it may be the sudden and unexpected appearance of a vibrant rainbow. Or the freedom of spirit, the passion for life, the gratitude for blessings, and the nourishment of body. Kauai is tranquility; it is passion; it is exotic; it is hopeful. But most of all, Kauai is like taking a walk with Our Heavenly Father in the Garden of Eden.
Missing My Father
Missing my father who was the first person to believe that my dreams could come true. He taught me how to have faith in God and to believe in the power of His love. Dad encouraged me to follow my heart, showed me how to be kind to others, and inspired me to never lose hope. I love you, Dad, and celebrate the anniversary of your first year in Heaven.
Finding the Joy of Christmas
“Finding the real joy of Christmas
comes not in the hurrying
and the scurrying to get more done,
nor is it found in the purchasing of gifts.
We find real joy
when we make the Savior
the focus of the season.”
~ Thomas S. Monson
Have Faith in Yourself
“One of the things I learned
the hard way was that it
doesn’t pay to get discouraged.
Keeping busy and making optimism
a way of life can restore
faith in yourself.”
~ Lucille Ball
The Law of Harvest
“The law of harvest is
to reap more than you sow.
Sow an act,
and you reap a habit.
Sow a habit,
and you reap a character.
Sow a character,
and you reap a destiny.”
~ James Allen
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