Soulful Thoughts of Rachel

“Time sometimes flies like a bird, sometimes crawls like a snail; but a man is happiest when he does not even notice whether it passes swiftly or slowly.”
~ Ivan Turgenev

I would like to share this meaningful SMS that I received from my friend today:

“The season of Lent re-echoes God’s call for us all to reorient and redirect our hearts toward God. What we love reveals what we value. The secret of having a meaningful and grace-filled season lies in what is hidden in us. May God find a contrite heart in each of us.”

May you have a blessed Holy Week.

“Spring unlocks
the flowers to paint
the laughing soil.”
~Bishop Heber~

We don’t have Spring in the Philippines but I love the thought of Spring. I’ve been seeing a lot of Spring photos posted on blogs lately. It’s amazing how plants and flowers appear to wake up from a long winter sleep.  Spring brings beauty and color to the surroundings.

Somewhere on the great world the sun
is always shining, and just so sure
as you live, it will sometime shine on
you. The dear God made it so.
There is so much sunshine we must
all have our share.~Myrtle Reed~

I came by this enlightening quote.  Sometimes we encounter tough times in life but it does not mean that life is always a rough journey.  We should always live with hope and think that there is a better tomorrow waiting.

A failure is someone who quits or gives up.
The successful person keeps trying many
solutions until the right one works.~Tim Hansel~

Sometimes it seems so easy to drop things and give up.
However, we should learn to look ahead and picture the future.
If we always succumb to trials and challenges, our future will look sad and bleak.
Learn to strive hard and keep the hope alive.
Try the best in everything you do and triumphs will come easier.

“There is no better exercise for
the heart than reaching down
and lifting up people.”
~JOHN ANDREW HOLMER~

It’s always rewarding to go out of your way to help someone in need.  Knowing you’ve made someone smile or helped someone in need brings a wonderful kind of joy to the heart.

I would like to share a nice message that my friend sent me this morning. It’s always nice to start the day with inspirational thoughts. Happy weekend to all.

“We may not have everything to enjoy life but we have life to enjoy everything!
Choose to see the nice things because life is happier that way!”

“The greatest use of life is
to spend it for something
that will outlast it.”
~ WILLIAM JAMES ~

Doing kind things to others is very rewarding deep within. One act of kindness will always be remembered. Every kind deed always touches the heart.

One of my best friends is going through a tough time in her life.
She knows how much I care for her and that I will always
support her in her decisions in life. I hope that in time things
will look more promising for her.

“Friendship is precious,
not only in the shade,
but in the sunshine of life.
~Thomas Jefferson~”

I saw this lovely flower in the garden. It’s in the process of blooming to show its true beauty. I love how flowers add color to the garden. Here’s a nice quote I would like to share with everyone…

“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful;
for beauty is God’s hand writing … welcome it in every fair face,
in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a
cup of blessing.” ~ Emerson