I love the word:contemplate .You have to get quiet and still to contemplate.With many people on the phone in every spare minute where is the contemplation ? Where is the quiet time to get to know yourself ? You can memorize a verse of wisdom but it takes contemplation to move it to your heart .

Freedom

Peace

desiderata - by max ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. ... If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. Max Ehrmann c.1920

" Gretchen "

We celebrated the beautiful life of my aunt June Mitchell Ingram. As we ending the service at the graveside on a cold cloudy day. i noticed one of the young great granddaughter running up and down the sidewalk with her mother working to keep her quiet.This little angel was like the yellow crocus peeking thought my brown lawn.Her bright innocence a beacon of brightness and hope and wonderment of life renewed .Love renewed .Thanks Aunt June for this gift and reminder. Love you

Love

I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.
- Hafiz of Persia
Know that you are precious , pure , innocent and Holy ! You need do nothing . You are wonderous !