Inspirational Gems

RECIPE FOR FOREVER

Take maturity, respect and friendship, and stir gently. Add unlimited amounts of compassion and kindness, and mix well.

To this, add caring by the handfuls and fold in trust. Continue stirring gently, adding listening, honesty, and large amounts of communication.

Slip in some dreams, goals, and firm pieces of keeping promises.

Bake in a home filled with peace, beauty and serenity. Before you taste the finished product, sprinkle liberally with patience, love, and a touch of spice.

Serve very hot, with imagination on the side.

—Author Unknown

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Remembering the Father of Our Nation

“If my faith burns bright,

as I hope it will

even if I stand alone,

I shall be alive in the grave,

and what is more,

speaking from it…”

Happy Gandhi Jayanti

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BROKEN DREAMS

Broken Dreams As children bring their broken toys

With tears for us to mend,

I brought my broken dreams to God

Because He was my friend.

But then instead of leaving Him

In peace to work alone,

I hung around and tried to help

With ways that were my own.

At last I snatched them back and cried,

“How could you be so slow?”

“My child,” He said, “What could I do?

You never did let go.”

— Lauretta P Burns

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Happy Children’s Day

In India, Children’s Day is celebrated on 14 November, the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, who was fondly called Chacha Nehru by the children whom he saw as the bright future of India.

“Children are like buds in a Garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow.”

— -martin niemoller