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This blog is simply a collection of all forwarded emails or articles that have touched me one way or another, that have made me reflect and move forward. I posted them in the hope that others who may read them will also learn from them :)

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
forever in the next.
Amen.

- Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)

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From: shing.torremana@tesi.com.ph

Friday, July 21, 2006

The Parable of the Pencil

In the beginning, the Pencil Maker spoke to the pencil saying, "There
are five things you need to know before I send you out into the world.
Always remember them and you will become the best pencil you can be."

"First: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you
allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand.

"Second: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time,
but this is required if you are to become a better pencil.

"Third: You have the ability to correct any mistakes you might make.

"Fourth: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.

"Fifth: No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. You
must always leave a clear, legible mark no matter how difficult the
situation."

The pencil understood, promising to remember, and went into the box
fully understanding its Maker's purpose.

Now replacing the place of the pencil with you; always remember them
and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow
yourself to be held in God's hand. And allow other human beings to
access you for the many gifts you possess.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by
going through various problems, but you'll need it to become a
stronger person.

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you might make or grow
through them.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's on the inside.

Five: On every surface you walk, you must leave your mark. No matter
what the situation, you must continue to serve God in everything.

Everyone is like a pencil...created by the Maker for a unique and
special purpose.

By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this
earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart and a relationship
with God daily.

You were Made to do Great Things!

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From: Jun.Abenido@unilever.com

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

21 Things To Remember

1. No one can ruin your day without YOUR permission.

2. Most people will be about as happy, as they decide to be.

3. Others can stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently.

4. Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.

5. Success stops when you do.

6. When your ship comes in.... make sure you are willing to unload it.

7. You will never have it all together.

8. Life is a journey...not a destination. Enjoy the trip!

9. The biggest lie on the planet When I get what I want I will be happy.

10. The best way to escape your problem is to solve it.

11. I've learned that ultimately , 'takers' lose and 'givers' win.

12. Life's precious moments don't have value, unless they are shared.

13. If you don't start, it's certain you won't arrive.

14. We often fear the thing we want the most.

15. He or she who laughs......lasts.

16. Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints.

17. Look for opportunities...not guarantees.

18. Life is what's coming....not what was.

19. Success is getting up one more time.

20. Now is the most interesting time of all.

21. When things go wrong.....don't go with them.

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From: ermi_goldlinks@yahoo.com