Humanity Blossoms

Like the rose, we are all different yet the same
White, black, yellow, red, precious yet so plain
Our roots planted deep within earth
While love and hate in the shapes of petals are
Scattered in the dust
Like the rose, we need to have our hearts pruned
Of prejudices that decay and disease our souls
Our cultural diversity is our most treasured prize
Without it our history withers and dies
Like the rose we too must be fed
So education must be our complete food
Like the hybrid rose, our hardness is gained at the
Expense of others, so let our softness touch
Our sisters and brothers. Like the rose, humanity
Blossoms only if given care and room.

Folly of the Godless

The fool has said in his heart there is no God
There is none who does good
God looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if
there are any who understand, who seek God.
Every one of them has turned aside
They have together become corrupt
There is none who does good,
No, not one.

Soul

The word soul has a quite a number of meanings, but most of them can be reduced to the following three categories:

1. Life or the life force, especially in connection with blood
2. One's soul or the immaterial being, the seat of intellect and emotion
3. An individual or person.

The Bible typically considers a person as an interconnected whole. This is why the Bible tells us to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength- in other words, with our entire being.

Attitude

Attitude: It is the ability to open our eyes and minds where limitless wonders are discovered.

If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think that you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but you think you can't, it's almost certain you won't

If you think you'll lose, you've lost,
For out in the world you'll find,
Success begins with a fellow's will;
It's all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are.
You've got to think high to rise,
You've got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.

Life's battles don't always go
To the strongest or the fastest,
But sooner or later the one who wins
Is the one who thinks he can!

Words of Inspiration

Determination: It is the size of one's will which determines success.

Integrity: Comes when character is tested, kept true and never be ashamed of doing what is right.

Dedication: It is the effort if many that create the ripples that can move mountains.

Dare: Great results require great ambitions.

Goals: The higher the goals, the harder the climb- the sweeter the success.

Challenge: Winners have two things: definite goals and a burning desire to achieve them. Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

Honor: The depth of commitment, the quality of service, the devotion of excellence- these are the tools that honor is built on.

Risk: If you have but one opportunity, make it count.

Vision: The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.

Creative Thoughts

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

A good teacher is like a candle-it consumes itself to light the way for others.

The great teacher inspires.

We may forget what you said, but we will never forget how great you made us feel.

Happiness is a state of activity.

The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.

The best things in life aren't things.

For you dance on my heart.

I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.

If I had a star for every time you brightened my day, I would be holding the galaxy.

Ten Traits of Successful People

Successful people realize that how you think is everything always be positive look for the opportunity in any challenging situation.

Successful people decide upon their true dreams and goals: write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them.

Successful people take action: Goals are nothing without action.

Successful people never stop learning: you have to keep your mind stimulated

Successful people are persistent and work hard: success is a true marathon not a sprint.

Successful people learn to analyze details: learn from your mistakes better still learn from mistakes of others.

Successful people focus their time and money: don't be distracted from your goals, spend your money wisely.

Successful people are not afraid to innovate and be different: following the crowd is a sure way to mediocrity and being ordinary.

Successful people deal and communicate with people effectively: you can't grow a company all by yourself.

The most successful and respected people are honest and dependable: take responsibility for both your good and bad decisions.