Monday, December 24, 2007

A moment of serenity


Take a moment to pause and remember who you are. Take a moment to reflect on the things that have real and lasting meaning in your life.


In a world where there is so much change from instant to instant, keep yourself ever connected to those values that endure. Refresh your spirit often with a time of quiet serenity.


Find refuge from the noise and turmoil, and you'll be able to hear the voice of purpose and meaning, calling from within. There are many valuable things you know without being told, and it can be energizing to contemplate them.


Beyond the shallow concerns that must scream for attention are life's real treasures. Those treasures come clearly into focus when you step back a little bit and take an objective look.


Pay attention to the nagging feeling that there must be more to life than all the rush and confusion. There most certainly is.


Take the time to make time stand still. And take in the experience of being.


-- Ralph Marston


 


12 comments:

Anonymous said...

So true-'Merry Christmas'

Anonymous said...

I have been adding some of Ralph's quotes onmy pages!


~~Merry Christmas~~

Sharon

http://journals.aol.com/buggieboo1/ImASurvivor/

Anonymous said...

(((((((((((((LISA))))))))))))))This is a good one.

Anonymous said...

Nice entry!
Hugs,
Sugar

Anonymous said...

Lisa,
First journal I saw!
How fitting!
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Donna

Anonymous said...

great entry.  Merry Christmas!
hugs
d

Anonymous said...

Thank you Ralph for those words of wisdom and thank you Lisa for sharing them.

Phil

Anonymous said...

Lisa, Merry Christmas to you !!!!!!!!!!! Love and Hugs Lisa XO

Anonymous said...

That is such a nice quotation.  I hope you will have a very nice Christmas Eve!  Luv ya!

Allison

Anonymous said...

Thanks for that reminder. I needed to hear that today.
Kelli
http://journals.aol.com/kamdghwmw/noonmom

Anonymous said...

Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Missie

Anonymous said...

He said this well.  This is some of what I needed to do, and may need to again.  Balance.  Enjoy.