Simple times

I remember as a child when I use to get caught in the rain in summer and I just loved it. 

When I walked home from school, I had to walk along the main road for about a km with huge trucks speeding past.  When it was raining I use to walk as close to the curb as safely possible so that the splash from the trucks hitting the puddles would soak me. I remember running and jumping into deep mud puddles and laughing. It was FREEDOM in its simplest form.

 I wasn't worried about what my hair looked like or if my uniform got wrinkled (that was mum's problem) or even what people thought and trust me there were plenty of disapproving looks going on.
There was no-one to impress. Just myself and nature 

 

This was a time when life was simple. Simple needs, simple fun and simple joys.

 

I love this image as it reminds me of that simple Time!

 

 

 

Sometimes we just need to stop and remember to have some fun and forget what others think

 

Enjoy Life!

 

 

 





 





True Story

 

 

 

 

 

A 50-something year old Muslim man arrived at his seat on a crowded flight and immediately didn't want the seat. The seat was next to an elderly white woman reading her Bible.

Disgusted, the Muslim man immediately summoned the flight attendant and demanded a new seat. The man said "I cannot sit here next to this infidel." The flight attendant said "Let me see if I can find another seat."

After checking, she returned and stated "There are no more seats in economy, but I will check with my Cabin Manager and see if there is something in first class."

About 10 minutes went by and the flight attendant returned and stated "Unfortunately she has confirmed that there are no more seats in economy, but there is one available seat in first class. It is our company policy to never move a person from economy to first class, but being that it would be incorrect of us to force a person to sit next to an UNPLEASANT person, my Manager has agreed to make the switch to first class."

Before the irate Muslim man could say anything, the attendant gestured to the elderly woman and said, "Therefore madam, if you would kindly gather your personal items, we would like to move you to the comfort of first class as we do not want you to sit next to an unpleasant person."

Passengers in the seats nearby began to applaud while some gave a standing ovation.



The law of the Garbage Truck

 A Client of mine sent this story to me at work.
 I thought it was fantastic and Yes, I am working towards learning this lesson

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of the parking space right in front of us.

My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded and missed the other car by just inches!. The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us.   My Taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really nice and friendly.

So I asked "why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital"?

This is where I learned what I now call "The Law of the garbage truck".

My taxi driver explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger and full of disappointment.

As their garbage piles up they need a place to dump it and sometimes they will dump it on you.

Don't take it personally!!!

Just smile, wave, wish them well and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home or on the streets.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.

Life's to short to wake up in the morning with regrets.

SO.... Love the people who treat you right.  

         Pray for the ones who don't

         Life is 10% what you make it

         and 90% how you take it!

 Have a fantastic garbage free day :)

Change!!

So true......

We are all capable of changing that in our life that doesn't serve us.

The other side of the coin

I found this on the internet and loved it.
Thought it very appropriate for looking at our life from a different perspective

I have referenced the site here: http://www.thylacineslair.com/MindsRetreat.htm

The Other Side of the Coin

I am thankful.... For the taxes that I pay, Because it means that I am employed. For the mess to clean after a party, Because it means that I have been surrounded by friends. For a lawn that needs mowing, Windows that need cleaning, And gutters that need fixing, Because it means that I have a home. For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, Because it means I am capable of walking And that I have been blessed with transportation. Or my huge heating bill Because it means I am warm. For the lady behind me in church that sings off key, Because it means that I can hear. For the pile of laundry and ironing, Because it means I have clothes to wear. For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, Because it means I have been capable of working hard. For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, Because it means that I am alive. And finally....... For all the e-mails I receive each day, Because it means I have friends who think of me In places far away and near.

Bullying

This video is so genuine and moving…. Ellen Degeneres speaks out on bullying

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B-hVWQnjjM&feature=youtu.be

 Until we create more happy people in this world things will be difficult to change. BUT Everyone of us are capable of creating happiness in our own little universe and as long as we ensure that all the people around us are happy and safe then hopefully this will send a ripple to expand out into the bigger universe. Our own little universe is not perfect but then no world is. When I look amongst my friends I see that all of us have everything we need to be grateful. We are all surounded by people that love us warts and all. So we are lucky.  There is NOT one person on this earth that doesn't have quirks and faults and EVERYONE on this earth was born with the right to feel happy and safe.
No parent should lose a child and no child should feel so alone. It is senseless.

So next time you see someone who is just that little bit different from YOUR perception of normal, don’t judge them or harass them. Smile and Let them be. They deserve it and YOU CAN make a difference.

Cheers

Donate Life week

This week in Australia is "Donate Life week".
http://www.donatelife.gov.au/resources/donatelife-week-2013

This is a fantastic cause and is quick and easy to do. Donating doesnt have to be just about organ donation. Other organisations to consider are blood donation and bone marrow donation.

I have had ther privilige of being a blood donor for most of my adult life and one night whilst giving blood I  registered as a bone marrow donor. Ten years later I got a letter saying I had matched with another human being who required my bone marrow. I attended the clinic in Sydney and for a few hours of discomfort, I got to help save someones life. Millions of children worldwide are losing their parents and many families are burying their children because there are not enough people registering with these organisations. Blood donation is vitally important as well and very simple. I'm so proud of  my teenage children who have become blood donors.
I have attached the links here so go on and have a look.

http://www.abmdr.org.au/

http://www.donateblood.com.au

It really is worthwhile :)