Comments on: Sunday Thought For The Day

By: Lance

Lance — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:12:04 +0000

@Vered — If we all looked outward a bit more, to those around us — if we ALL did this — then that feeling of family would spread beyond our immediate family — to include really the community around us. I know what you mean, Vered, it is much easier to focus on those we are closest to — our immediate family — getting to being more community-minded is not necessarily easy…

@Linda — Thank you for stopping by Linda! Each line in this quote is so powerful!

@Stacey Shipman — There are lights out there that guide us — voices of hope for us. And, just like there are people who shine light in our life, we have that opportunity to shine light for others. You’re doing that Stacey! Keep shining!

@Happiness is Better — I think we are more isolated today. There are so many distractions that pull us away from real community. And the part that is your favorite — mine too. Be a torch!!

@Meleah — Your welcome, and great to see you here today!

@Tabitha — This quote is so uplifting…and when I first read it, I just felt it calling out to become a Sunday post! Continue to do amazing things in your life Tabitha!

@Jennifer — Jennifer, know that you do truly shine! And I think you’ve hit upon something — happiness. Looking outward, to be a gift in our world — when we do this with love and caring — true happiness is not far behind.

@Dragos — Faking happiness — oh, another great point. Faking happiness is just that — fake. And when we do our life activities with purpose — that is real happiness!

@Bri — Taking responsibility vs. blaming and complaining — a great point Bri. When we take responsibility, we also take action. And thats’ what is needed to get us moving in the right direction.

@Liara — The idea of us never being used up — I love this point. We always have something to give, even as we near the end. Even if it’s just a smile. Everything we can give of ourselves is a way to spread the goodness described in this quote.

@Sagan — I love this idea Sagan! Now…can I remember that come morning? I’m going to give this a shot — so easy, and such an easy way to realize how truly abundant our lives are. Thank so much Sagan!

By: Sagan

Sagan — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:20:45 +0000

"I rejoice in life for its own sake"... I think we live better lives when we wake up each morning and the first thought is that we are so grateful and happy to be able to wake up, to go out and LIVE and do what we choose. Sagan´s last blog post..Book Review: “The New Rules of Lifting for Women” by Lou Schuler

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:37:43 +0000

The contents of this clever ebook remind people they are doing things part of them thinks they are not. You remind readers that dead language is very much alive. Every being lives a Zen koan. Liara Covert´s last blog post..What is the universe telling you?

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:19:13 +0000

George Bernard Shaw's view is profound and invites reflection. And yet, no energy being is separate or ever used up. An energy being cannot exhaust spiritual immortality. Some people evolve to sense that working harder is not necessarily smarter or better. To rejoice in being present now is to recognize time does not exist and no being is mightier than any other. Liara Covert´s last blog post..What is the universe telling you?

By: Bri

Bri — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:30:20 +0000

“Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.”

I like that sentence. I think that too many people blame life and circumstances for the way things are, rather than taking responsibility themselves. They end up tossed around by life and never really get anywhere, though they may talk a big game.

We’re all obligated to find our life’s purpose, and live it to the fullest.

By: Dragos Roua

Dragos Roua — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:29:52 +0000

Enlightening! Burning with a purpose is so much better than faking a shallow happiness. Inspiring post! Thank you

Dragos Roua´s last blog post..How To Create A Habit In 15 Days

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:38:42 +0000

How splendid Lance! I have been thinking about so much of this lately. It is what brings so much happiness - thinking outside of myself to truly make a difference in the time I have. "I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” - What great words to live by! Thank you for posting this. Jennifer´s last blog post..The Four Purifications of Peace taught by Peace Pilgrim

By: Tabitha in Bliss

Tabitha in Bliss — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:27:08 +0000

YES! YES! YES! Lance, this is SO how I feel and I'm beaming to have read this here! We all should feel this way EVERYDAY of our lives. I truly enjoy your blog!! Tabitha in Bliss´s last blog post..A Delicious Day!

By: meleah rebeccah

meleah rebeccah — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:32:01 +0000

Always such words of wisdom over here! Thanks for that. meleah rebeccah´s last blog post..Sports

By: Happiness Is Better

Happiness Is Better — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:24:14 +0000

Great quote. I agree with Vered and thought that was an interesting part of the quote that Shaw would mention community. He did live in a different time than we do today. They may have relied on each other more than we do today or at least there may be that perception. This is my favorite part of the quote: "Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." Thanks for the post Lance! Happiness Is Better´s last blog post..Cool Links for Week of February 16th

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:52:42 +0000

The last line is what really strikes me. Burn as brightly as possible before passing it on. We pass on what we live and experience, don’t we? I want to pass on hope and inspiration and positive action. Not doom, gloom and “give up, it’s easier”. Make it shine. We all need a light to guide us…

By: Linda Abbit

Linda Abbit — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:38:37 +0000

Wow, Lance! One powerful sentence after another by Shaw -- and a powerful photo to top it all off. Thank *you* for making my Sunday (night) richer! Linda Abbit´s last blog post..Funny Fridays 2/27/09 — Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:27:50 +0000

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community” — what an unusual perspective. We tend to be self-centered — perhaps giving to our immediate family but often feeling reluctant or ambivalent vabout giving to the bigger community.

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:19:14 +0000

@Mimi — That is so much “it”, Mimi! Only we, ourselves, can truly make us happy. It’s not something we can buy in the store, or solve with a bigger paycheck. Hey, you’ve seen me Mimi? (I have moped before!). And a very true and raw-honest statement — all you know this, putting into practice isn’t always easy. Thank you. It’s not. And if I’m shining my light, it’s really a reflection off of all the wonderful people who stop here and share their light — that really is the amazing light that shines from here! (and thank you Mimi…). And same to you, have a great Monday!

@SuZen — I love how the photo really fits to the torch idea! So, I just came back from your site — this is too wild, crazy, unbelievable. And just to add to the mix — the Louis Armstrong song you have up — I included that song back in October on my site. We are still at it! Hmmm.…I wonder what SuZen will post next??? (maybe I have a good idea already!!)

@Julie — Hi Julie, and a very Happy Sunday to you too! Yes those two sentences really do sum this up. Getting to that point of understanding your purpose — what a great place to get to. Julie, passion rings from your words! And we all falter and slip. The thing is to get back up. And get back to what our soul calls out for. Continue to live in that place Julie, you are amazing there…

@Frisky Librarian — It is worth reading manay times over! Thanks for stopping by!

@Stacey/Create A Balance — Ah yes, being prepared — thanks for bringing that up Stacey! Something we’ve talked about recently here — and it still applies. In this case our preparation should be focused on what our heart and soul call out. YOu are doing very amazing things Stacey! And it’s all very exciting to watch it unfold. Your words today mean much to me, my friend. Thank you…

@Karl — This is a very moving quote — it does go straight to our hearts and souls. To the idea of working and being all used up is a great thought — and when put into action — a true testimony to what this really means! Do work that speaks to your heart, and live!

@Angel — Hey Angel! “Life is precious and short.” — I love this statement, and I do because it reminds me that I’ve got one shot here on earth — and I also don’t know how long that shot is. And that speaks to urgency — to looking “now” to find that which speaks deeply. Angel, your light isn’t little at all. You are shining Angel — you are shining brightly!

@Arswino — My favorite line in this one too! Continue to shine brightly Arswino!

@Henie — I’m pretty sure you’re one of those who “gets” this, Henie. Living in the heart and soul — is a place where true joy resides! And being of a giving spirit — that’s just another way we can be a light into the world!

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:18:43 +0000

@Evelyn — Evelyn, I have that same feeling some days! And then I think the same thing you do — how enriching it is to write and engage with so many talented people from all over the world — really giving new perspectives on so many things for me. And consider yourself happy Evelyn — you have impacted my life, in very positive ways! And I have a pretty good feeling your kids will be given a well-used torch, and one that shines brightly. Their mother is doing much good in this world — they are indeed lucky to have you!

@Amanda — I really struggled with the right picture for this, even after I had an idea what I wanted to use. Finding one that really fit what I was hoping for was difficult to find. Then I found this, and really felt, with the flame, and the looking up, that it was exactly what I was looking for. And then your comment to the torch within us — that’s such a great way of looking at this. As we do for others, that torch within us gets brighter and brighter. Love the thoughts today Amanda, thanks much!

@Rummuser — Well, that’s pretty cool! It’s been a long time since I’d heard this quote, and when I saw it again, wow, it just seemed to fit with where I’m at right now. So, hearing this is a favorite of yours, and one you’ve used many times over — fantastic! Thanks Ramana!

@Evita — It’s so easy to “blame”, isn’t it. We all have, within us, the ability to have a full and happy life. We do need to take an active role in our life, and in making it what we desire. And when we tie that into the making of a community, that really adds to our blinders coming off… so we can see what goodness there really is in our world.

@Jewel — We are capable of so much, and so much more than we do usually. Just think of what could be if our torch was brightly shining all the time! Wow!! Here’s to all of us stepping it up just a notch — to shine just a little brighter…

@Jannie — Very cool, and very smart — yes he certainly was! Jannie, I think you do embody much of what this quote says, so, yes — you can be a George Bernard Shaw (well, except he’s a man!!) (wait…George that can be a man’s or a woman’s name, right?!?!?!?)

@Lizwi — We CAN leave the world a better place, and we can keep our torches lit and shining brightly — a great message, isn’t it! Great to have you here today!

@Caroline — It really is a powerful quote! I recall starting out, and how blogging seemed distant, remote. And,over time that has really changed. It IS real. In amazing ways, it’s real. It’s not just an unknown person leaving a comment anymore. It’s someone I know, someone I consider friend. You. So, know that I think wherever the future leads you to, it will be the right place for you. And, know that you have support here always, as well as many other places, I’m sure — from the comments I’ve read on your site.

@Audra — This whole quote, all together in one spot — really says so much. For some, this just doesn’t click. And if/when it does — what a moment it will be for them. Life looks so completely different when you view it as abundance instead of scarcity. I’ve been that clod too, not knowing it. And I think that’s part of it — people don’t necessarily realize the “woe is me” attitude they spin sometimes. All we can do is continue to support these people, with gentle brushes with what life can be like. At the same time, it’s important that we also have the uplifing associations too, so we don’t get pulled back into the fray of scarcity. “By the grace of God” — powerful statement Audra, and I love that you’ve used that here. Our God is an awesome God! And one of His most awesome things is grace… And the test, yes — let’s make it simple one that anyone can take!!