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“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in

the common.”

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Someone once told me that to acquire knowledge you must study; but to acquire wisdom, you must be observant.  You just don’t receive wisdom; you must discover it for yourself with a journey that no one else can take for you. Look at the sunset tonight or the sunrise tomorrow and see its uniqueness. Has there ever been one exactly like the one you see now? I doubt it. Closely observe the sky; clouds, trees, flowers, plants and view the horizon as well as your city skyline.  They never appear the same twice because everything around you is in the process of growing or dying. So here are some hints in gaining that mark of wisdom in your life. Start each day not as another boring drudgery, but rather as an opportunity to observe, learn, grow and be happy.   Embrace life’s simple pleasures with all of its mystery and majesty. Teach yourself to be exuberant, joy-filled, to be grateful and to appreciate all the abundance of the blessings you have been given. Giving thanks to your Maker is the most important key to gaining insight and wisdom. Thank your Lord for your many blessings and the opportunity to live out another beautiful day!

Random Reflections

·       Practice emptying your mind of all unhealthy attitudes.

·       It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.

·       Wisdom doesn’t automatically come with old age. Nothing does – except wrinkles.

·       The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.  “William Shakespeare”

”CELUBRIOUS” a celebration of life can be read one or two pages per day or once a week. The messages provide readers daily motivation and inspiration to learn from past and present experiences and recognize that every day can be the best day of a reader’s life. The book is a great read and makes for a wonderful gift idea.  It is now available personally autographed with free delivery for only $15.00 by calling me ASAP at 330-718-6654 as operators are standing by.

Grand Parents week a poem from Pa Pa Den Mr. C

GRANDPAW’S POEM

How sad I would be

If a grandparent I had not a chance to be

How dull my life would be

If all of you were not near and dear to me

How sad it would be

Had I not the chance to see

The little ones grow up and be

So very much like family, especially Maw and me.

Through thick and thin

The good times, sad times, the happy and glad times

Were you not there how sad I would have been

From sunrise to sunset through sunshine and rain

Growing old would have been so very mundane

With out your love I probably would have gone insane.

For your appearance I will anticipate

As I will wait near heavens gate

The Lord has a mansion for all of us to be

United as one big happy family

Love

PaPa Den

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“Be a good listener, your ears will never get you in trouble.”
--Frank Tyger

Do you hear the words of a conversation but do not hear the message?  Not listening effectively can and is the downfall of many a good relationship. Being silent and listening falls into the highest form of respect and love and listening closely and replying well is the highest perfection in communication. Don’t be accused of not respecting, not listening, or not sharing with your loved ones. Hearing what is really said gains information and insight and then caring and really showing empathy helps you understand their feelings. When you act on the needs of others it shows a measure of your respect and when you genuinely listen it says, “You are important! You are of great value!”  Remember, love and respect begins with listening so stay tuned in and keep the volume on high.

Random Reflections

·       Listen and love the moment and the energy of the moment will spread beyond all boundaries.

·       As I get older, I’ve learned to listen to people rather than accuse them of things.

·       A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while they get to know something.

·       Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, “It is the province of knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.”