All too often we don't take the time to reflect on who
     and what we are and the great potential that lives inside
     each and every one of us.  We tend to focus on what is
     not "right" with our lives, rather than what is perfect.
     The possibilities contained within human potential are
     infinite.  Yet, in the words of Deepak Chopra, "... with all
     of this amazing potential, most humans are not happy".
     Chopra goes on to say how obsessed he is with the idea
     of unfolding the full range of human potential and
     self-knowledge.  Chopra believes, that once achieved, we
     may see a world of peace, harmony, laughter and love.
     Wouldn't that be wonderful?
 
 

     Come with me for a moment, and reflect.  Let's begin
     the journey of self-awareness to find this love and
     contentment we all so desperately desire.
 


 

Some of the most beautiful and inspiring lyrics ever written are found in the song "The Rose" written and composed by
Amanda McBroom and performed by Bette Midler.
Listen to the words and reflect......within each of us lies the
secret of  The Rose.
 


 


 


 
 

The Rose
 

   Some say love, it is a river, that drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor, that leads your soul to bleed
Some say love it is a hunger, an endless aching need
I say love it is a flower and you its only seed
It's the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes a chance
It's the one, who won't be taken who cannot seem to give
And the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live
When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long
And you find that love is only for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed that with the sun's love, in the spring becomes the rose.
 

           Artist: Bette Midler
           Words and lyrics:  Amanda McBroom
 


 

Excerpts from the Key to Life
by Sophia Bedford Pierce
 


 
 
 

     Your first friend is within you.
 

     Joy emerges where sadness wanes.  Seek out the joyful
     moments.
 

     Embrace love, the light it brings can illuminate your
     feelings.
 

     When your own shadow is blocking the light, step aside
     and look within.
 

     What cannot be said may require the coining of a new
     phrase.  what cannot be felt cannot exist.
 

     Knowledge can be captured by the mind:  faith must be
     apprehended by the soul.
 

     The circle of life is a manifestation of the infinite.
     The key to life unlocks the beauty in all things.
 


 

Excerpts from Pearls of Power
by Robert H. Schuller
 

On Possibilities
On Success
On Dignity
On Self-Esteem
On Confidence
On Dreams
On Positive Personality
On Committment
 


 


 

    Quotes for Inspiration and Guidance
 


 
 

     You and I possess within ourselves, at every moment of
     our lives, under all circumstances, the power to
     transform the quality of our lives.
                                                       Werner Erhard
 
 

     The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind
     is a faithful servant.  We have created a society that
     nornors the servant and ahs forgotten the gift.
                                                     Albert Einstein
 
 

     I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my
     imagination.  Imagination is more important than
     knowledge.  Knowledge is limited.  Imagination encircles
     the world.
                                                       Albert Einstein
 
 

     Music is a moral law.  It gives a soul to the universe,
     wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to
     sadness, gaiety and life to everything.  It is the essence of
     order, and leads to all that is good, just and beautiful, of
     which it is the invisible, but nevertheless dazzling,
     passionate, and eternal form.
                                                       Plato
 
 

     Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.
                                                       Emerson
 



 
 
 

I hope that you have enjoyed reading Reflections and that you will   stop by often.   Please remember to stop and smell the roses as often as you can, you won't be sorry!
 


 

Created with Love
`Tai