Life Aspirations Heavenly Outlook

“A person is a person through other persons. None of us comes into the world fully formed.  We would not know how to think, or walk, or speak,  or behave as human beings unless we learned it from other human beings.  We need other human beings in order to be human.  I am because other people are.  A person is entitled to a stable community life,  and the first of these communities is the family.” Desmond Tutu    Every person comes to this world has a purpose in life according to the Bible.    May God lead us to achieving our goal.

 “Nothing is miserable unless you think it so;  and on the other hand,  nothing brings happiness unless you are content with it.”   Boethius “The happiness of your life  depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” Marcus Aurelius “Non-violence,  which is the quality of the heart,  cannot come by an appeal to the brain.” Mahatma Gandhi    I'm so thankful to my sibling, relatives and friends for sharing my joy and happiness on my graduation. Below are my highlighted well wishes I like to share fo r their thoughtfulness very much appreciated. Special thanks to Sis. Angela & Brother-in-law for their kindness and assistance to celebrate my achievement together.  An important milestone in my life rewarded :)

   “None but ourselves can free our minds.” ~Bob Marley~ “Not all of us can do great things,  but we can do small things with great love.” ~Mother Teresa~ “And in the end it is not the years in your life that count,  it's the life in your years.” “Whatever you are, be a good one.” ~Abraham Lincoln ~   In the past few weeks, I have very much immersed myself in doing this blog things!  I couldn't help my passion of being a little creative online; too much to learn from mistakes :D  I was in a state of ignition...too eager to see the end result.   I hope not a bad one! _________________________________________ 

“Courage isn't having the strength to go on  - it is going on when you don't have strength.” ~Napoleon Bonaparte~ “Man often becomes what he believes himself to be.  If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing,  it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it.  On the contrary,  if I have the belief that I can do it,  I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it  even if I may not have it at the beginning.”  ~Mahatma Gandhi~ That was exactly what I had experienced, when it comes to my study!  I had in many occasions needed to persuade, remind or even encourage myself in believing that "I can do it".  My motto was that "I have no knowledge of this subject, I am here to learn!".  After going through the ups and downs plus nearly two years off study; in September this year I finally graduated.  

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”  ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~   “The tree which moves some to tears of joy is  in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way.  Some see nature all ridicule and deformity...  and some scarce see nature at all.  But to the eyes of the man of imagination,  nature is imagination itself.” ~William Blake~    Since a very young age, I found myself indulge a desire for nature. From the appealing experiences of closeness to the peaceful natural environment truly refresh my mind.  ______________________________________________________________

What would I say? Inspiration, knowledge, influential and peace of mind. “A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe,  a part limited in time and space.  He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest,  a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.  This delusion is a kind of prison for us,  restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us.  Our task must be to free ourselves  from this prison by widening our circle of compassion  to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”  (Albert Einstein)     ______________________________________________________________                          

While reading my textbook in preparation for my upcoming examination;  I found the Mary MacKillop Prayer Bookmark.   In the spirit of Mary Mackillop, shall we unite and pray  the Prayer of the Church – the People of God. "God of compassion, God of all people, we praise you for your servant,  Mary MacKillop,  who gave her life to serve you in the poor and oppressed. As she is honoured in our world,  may we continue to learn to share her vision. Help us to recognize, as she did, that the poor of our time  will hear the gospel in the way we serve them.  Be with us as we strive to follow her and carry out our mission of service and care."   Amen  _________________________________________

  “When one door closes another door opens;  but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door,  that we do not see the ones which open for us.”   Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Peter F. Drucker (1909-2005) “Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones come daily. ” Ivy Baker Priest (1905- 1975)  Just recently I read a special report about some big opportunities as highlighted in the Australia Asian Century white paper. No doubt, I believe engaging 'meaningful interaction' and 'cultural differences' could enhance collaboration in ‘building stronger connections and partnerships’ for future relationships; taking advantages of the world’s largest economic power by 2025.

“There is neither happiness nor misery in the world;  there is only the comparison of one state with another,  nothing more.  He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness.  We must of felt what it is to die, Morrel, that we may appreciate the enjoyments of life. " Live, then, and be happy, beloved children of my heart,  and never forget, that until the day God will deign to reveal the future to man,  all human wisdom is contained in these two words, 'Wait and Hope.”   (Alexandre Dumas)

  I like this picture which is so beautiful taken from our garden!  I do believe the divine power of God teach us to grow in a good way.  To appreciate the beauty of nature and importantly  the ability to overcome difficulties and obstacles  to always carry God's word with life.    Come to me,  all you who are weary and burdened,  and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,  for I am gentle and humble in heart,  and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 "For I know the plans I have for you,"  declares the LORD,  "plans to prosper you and not to harm you,  plans to give you hope and a future.   Jeremiah 29:11  A friend loves at all times,  and a brother is born for adversity.    Proverbs 17:17    

These are quotes I have recently read and would like to share them here hopefully; would inspire those who are in need facing a similar situation:)    " It takes a certain level of aspiration  before one can take advantage of opportunities  that are clearly offered." ~Michael Harrington~ "A man's worth is no greater than the worth of his ambition" ~Marcus Aurelius~ "We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself  the means of inspiration and survival." ~Winston Churchill~