FOR A SON ON A QUIET NIGHT

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FOR A SON ON A QUIET NIGHT

 

It is a quiet night and I lay here dreaming of a far off time.

The children are small and they are in my care.

I am responsible and I watch for their happiness.

I see the smiles and I hear the childish laughter of their voices.

I feel the emotions that beset us all so long ago,

And I remember, oh how I remember the delight of watching

them grow.

 

And now I am filled with the pride of watching these sons grow,

Children no more, fathers in word and in deed,

And I am no longer responsible,

But I watch for their happiness.

And I am so grateful the sons have grown into men.

THE COMPROMISE

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THE COMPROMISE

 

I said, I’ll do this if you’ll do that.

Nothing else seems to work.

Does this seem fair to you?

And you thought it over, and first you said maybe,

And I held my breath and said, that’s not good enough.

Life is full of compromises

And commitment is what I need.

Either you will or you won’t,

Either you can or you can’t,

Either you choose to, or not.

We all make choices.

So do we choose to compromise?

Finally you said yes,

And so began a new way of looking at things.

LET US BEGIN

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Let us begin!

   Begin to love

   Begin to trust

   Begin to smile

   Begin to relax

   Begin to enjoy

   Begin to listen

   Begin to avoid confrontation

   Begin to care what happens to others around us

   Begin to follow our intuition, knowing what is

     right for us to do

   Begin to take action

   Begin to share who we are

   Begin to allow others to begin their journey.

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Practical Spirituality

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“Enjoy your day and pass it on!” Practical spirituality in spades, as the author asks us to remember who we really are, why we are here, and what is the function that we are meant to share. Reassurance, relationships, reflections, and renewal are the foundation of a harmonious and happy life. Speaking from the heart about a long and eventful life filled with all of the choices that it has brought, she reminds us that no matter where we go or what we do, it is ultimately ourselves that we must answer to. “No matter what” can be the most important phrase in our daily encounters with our friends and family.
Looking for You is a book about personal transformation, about how we react to the people around us, and how our innermost thoughts can bring about harmony with our inner Self. The warmth of knowing that you are in the right place at the right time, is a goal that is worth looking for. It is as close as closing your eyes, relaxing, and feeling the love that surrounds you. Looking For You by Verlie Rider will help you on your path.