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Acts Of Kindness Can Heal The Wounded Heart.

04 Monday Jul 2016

Posted by Yu/stan/kema in Photos, Poetry, Psychology, Quotes, spirituality, Uncategorized

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A good man dying for others., Acts of kindness heal., Cheering a weary soul., Different kinds of kindness., Feeding hungry children., Helping someone with a heavy load., Kindness is a virtue., Pinterest photo quotes., poetry by Yu/stan/kema, Saving trees in a forest.

Found on Pinterest on 7-3-16. IntelligenceForYourLife.com.

Found on Pinterest on 7-3-16. IntelligenceForYourLife.com.

A small act of kindness

Can save a battered tree,

From dying in the forest

So others could not see

Its beauty over time.

A good man could save it

And let it grow sublime.

 

A small act of kindness

Can feed a child of five,

Who hasn’t eaten something

And is failing to thrive.

A gift of food could feed her

And keep her alive.

Be kind and let love occur.

 

A small act of kindness

Can cheer a weary soul,

Bring her out of darkness,

Replace what others stole,

And put her on the road

Where God could make her whole.

Go ahead and lighten her load.

 

A small act of kindness                                    

Found on Pinterest on 7-3-16.

Found on Pinterest on 7-3-16.

Can set the world on fire,

And raise a man to greatness,

For others to admire:

The goodness found inside him–

Love for others, his desire.

He died, with eyes grown dim.

 

A small act of kindness

Can be a touch or look,

That expresses your caring,

Or it can be a cherished book.

It can be the time taken

To talk or even cook.

Act to heal those forsaken.

 

Kindness is a virtue

That is sorely needed now,

To heal the wounded heart,

Or soothe a restless brow.

It can make a man kneel,

Cause a proud man to bow,

Or it can help a sad heart heal.

Yu/stan/kema.

 

 

 

My Growing Sense Of Self.

11 Saturday Jun 2016

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Centering, Dena Douglas Hobbs., Focused Breathing., God, mindfulness, Pinterest photo quotes., Regulating the flow of emotions., Self., Sense of Self., Speaking within., teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh

Found on Pinterest on 6-11-16. DenaDouglasHobbs.Com.

Found on Pinterest on 6-11-16. DenaDouglasHobbs.Com.

“Do not be afraid.”

I hear these words

In the center of

My fluttering chest.

Panting, I strive

To focus on my breath,

Knowing in this moment,

I can achieve a slowing of

The waves of feelings

That break across

My conflicted mind.

With each breath I take,

I wonder, who it is

That speaks to me within?

Is it you, who teaches me

I can control my breath;

Or is it God who comes,

To remind me that

I do not need to be

Alone again;

Or is it my awareness

Of a growing sense of

Who I am now,

This moment,

A  bedrock of strength

That strives within to do,                           

Found on Pinterest on 6-11-16. Thich Nhat Hanh.

Found on Pinterest on 6-11-16. Thich Nhat Hanh.

What I cannot do alone?

Perhaps for now,

It is enough to know,

This growing sense of

A new resilient Self

Is working together

With you, and  God

To do what was

So difficult before.

Yu/stan/kema

 

Different Ways To Grow.

25 Wednesday May 2016

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Charles W. Ellot., Compassion., Dalai Lama., Different ways to grow., In wisdom, Knowledge, Pinterest photo quotes., self reflection, Sharing God's love., Understanding others.

The more I live, the more I see                          

Found on Pinterest on 7-3-15. Charles W. Ellot.

Found on Pinterest on 7-3-15. Charles W. Ellot.

Something good can come from me.

The more I read, I come to know

How much knowledge helps me grow.

I find I’m humbled by the chance 

To read of greatness with a glance.

There’s so much more I need to learn

As the fire for wisdom burns.

But there is much I can gain

From witnessing another’s pain,

And reaching out a helping hand,

To  those I need to understand..            

Found on Pinterest on 2-9-16. helping hands. Dalai Lama.

Found on Pinterest on 2-9-16. helping hands. Dalai Lama.

There’s so much more that I could be,

If I showed compassion for me.

There’s so much more that I could do

If I shared God’s love with you.

Yu/stan/kema.

The Importance Of Time And Attention In Parenting.

14 Saturday May 2016

Posted by Yu/stan/kema in Article., Parent Category, Photos, Quotes, spirituality, Uncategorized

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Article written by Yu/stan/kema, Giving your child attention is important., Giving your child quality time enriches both your lives., Pam Leo., Pinterest photo quotes., Zig Ziglar.

Found on Pinterest on 5-13-16.Pam Leo.

Found on Pinterest on 5-13-16.Pam Leo.

LOOKING BACK ON PARENTING.

I often look back, on the first ten years of parenting my son, with happiness. We rarely turned on the TV and spent most of our time together. My son and I spent many hours outdoors gardening. We planted bulbs, bushes, and trees in my back yard. We would pour over the flower catalogues, go to the nurseries and buy what we wanted, and then we’d plant the various flowers and bushes. In the early mornings, we would both get up,  and go out to see which new flowers had bloomed in the night.  I remember the time when my son made a bog. He researched how to make a bog at the library and then did so by himself. He grew water lotus with pink and  yellow flowers the size of my  hand. I never saw anything that was more beautiful than those flowers.

My son and I would walk the dogs, and visit nearby lakes and hike. I taught him the names of the birds and their bird songs, the names of flowers, trees, and bushes. He would read a lot about these topics and then he would teach me what he had learned.

From the time he was about two, I would leave all kinds of paper on the table, bits of fabric, and other materials, water colors, crayons, pencils, scissors, paste, glue, and I would watch him spend long periods of time making artistic creations. He had so much fun.

My son and I would go to the library every week and each of us would carry home lots of books to read. He learned to read early in life because his father and I read to him often. He learned to write poems and stories when he was older.

I taught him how to fish, how to follow the tracks of wildlife in the snow, how to catch a ball with a glove, and how to hit a ball with the bat. We often shot baskets in the driveway, and we played tennis in the park. We had lots of fun chasing butterflies with a net and then studying them. Then we would let them go by releasing them. I never regret those years of spending time with him. It enabled me to watch him grow, up close. He shared his feelings, his thoughts, his knowledge, and his joy.

Activities give a parent an opportunity to teach a child valuable lessons in life, to develop character, and to enjoy life more abundantly. Put away the computers and cell phones and get to know your child by giving him your full attention and quality time.

Yu/stan/kema

Found on Pinterest on 5-13-16 by Zig Ziglar. Ziglar.com.

Found on Pinterest on 5-13-16 by Zig Ziglar. Ziglar.com.

Peace Flows Like A River.

08 Sunday May 2016

Posted by Yu/stan/kema in Photos, Poetry, Psychology, Quotes, spirituality

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Peace brings inner strength, Peace brings us spiritually close to God., Peace helps us find wholeness., Peace helps us regulate emotions., Pinterest photo quotes., Spirit of Water., Spiritual Inspiration.

Found on Pinterest on 5-7-16. Spiritual Inspiration.

Found on Pinterest on 5-7-16. Spiritual Inspiration.

PEACE FLOWS LIKE A RIVER

Peace flows like a river

Down the corridors of time,

And extracts from us a promise,

To follow Christ, sublime.

 

Peace encourages our efforts

To achieve our very best.

It tells us how to conquer,

Our  selves, to pass the test.

 

Peace shows us how to regulate

All we feel inside,

And learn how to deal with,

Overwhelming pride.

 

For deep within the depths

Of our most sacred place,

We bow our heads humbly

To accept God’s  grace.

 

It takes a lot of searching,

To find the Self within,

And gather all it’s pieces

And achieve a working blend.

 

It takes communication,                                 

Found on Pinterest on 5-5-16.Spirit of Water.

Found on Pinterest on 5-5-16.Spirit of Water.

Acceptance, being kind,

To reach the troubled areas

Within the fear filled mind.

 

To keep this peace forever,

And develop self-trust,

Takes all of us working,

And love is a must

Yu/stan/kema

 

 

The Scattering Of Coins.

03 Sunday Apr 2016

Posted by Yu/stan/kema in Photos, Poetry, Psychology, Quotes, spirituality, Uncategorized

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Dalai Lama., Doing good in the world., Helping children believe., Pinterest photo quotes., poetry by Yu/stan/kema, Scattering coins for God.

We often fail to understand

The things people do.

Found on Pinterest 4-2-16.

Found on Pinterest 4-2-16.

We speculate, incriminate,

Make quick judgments too.

 

I threw coins upon the ground.

Did it with no remorse.

I smiled as I walked away.

I kept a steady course.

 

Someone came to talk with me.

With anger in his face.

“Pick up that bit of trash,

Don’t leave behind a trace.”

 

A little boy came down the street

And picked the money up.

He held the coins so tenderly.

He went and bought a cup.

 

He found a water fountain,

And he filled it to the brim.

He took it to his neighbor

who had just lost a limb.

 

In a corner of my mind,

I saw another child

Pick up some money

And hold it close awhile.

 

He went to the  market.

He bought a loaf of bread.

He gave it to some children.

All of them were fed.

 

An angel from heaven

Had cared enough to leave,

A bit of money

So others could believe

 

God  was often

Found on Pinterest on 2-9-16. helping hands. Dalai Lama.

Found on Pinterest on 2-9-16. helping hands. Dalai Lama.

watching

His children down below.

He  scattered coins

So others might know:

 

Every single person,

Needs a nice surprise,

Especially little children

With hope in their eyes.

 

Yu/stan/kema.

Thanks For The Men and Women Of Great Wisdom.

24 Thursday Mar 2016

Posted by Yu/stan/kema in Photos, Poetry, Quotes, spirituality, Uncategorized

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A.D. Williams; Pgrahamdunn.com., Gratitude for teachers., Pinterest photo quotes., poetry by Yu/stan/kema, Those who have touched our lives in profound ways., Those Who Spoke Words of Wisdom., William Shakespeare.

I hear the voices of many

Found on Pinterest on 3-20-16. William Shakespeare.

Found on Pinterest on 3-20-16. William Shakespeare.

Who  come before me:

They comfort me in

This time of sadness.

They remind me  even

In the midst of war,

There is room for hope

And a need for prayer.

When I am lonely,

They clear a space for me

At their fireplace,

And greet me as a friend.

When filled with doubt,

Found on Pinterest on 2-11-16. Pgrahamdunn.com.

Found on Pinterest on 2-11-16. Pgrahamdunn.com. The Bible. Isaiah.

They lift me out of

A place of confusion.

When I am terribly lost

Without  boundaries,

In a world without reason,

They remind me

To find a sense of direction

Through mindfulness and

Listening to my true self.

When I feel hope is gone,

They light a candle

In the darkness,

In the shadows of my soul.

 

Voices from the past,

Found on Pinterest on 9-27-15. A.D. Williams. Higher Perspective.

Found on Pinterest on 9-27-15. A.D. Williams. Higher Perspective.

Voices in the present,

Wrap me in a sweet embrace.

They renew my spirit.

They give me great joy.

They feed my hunger

For life long peace.

These Great Souls,

Men and women of

Wisdom and insight,

Thanks I give to you

Who took the time

To light my path along

This journey called life.

Yu/stan/kema

 

 

 

The Effects Of Child Abuse On Trust and Faith In God.

06 Sunday Mar 2016

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Article by Yu/stan/kema., Child abuse destroys faith and trust., Having faith in people helps us in forming a relationship with God., Pinterest photo quotes., Trust comes from some where.

The Difficulties In Having Faith In God.

In the Bible, in the New Testament, much is written about the value of children and parenting them. Jesus stated very clearly dire consequences of what would happen to those who hurt children or damaged their ability to trust others. This seemed to matter a lot to Christ. He enjoyed being with children because their faith, trust, affection, and honesty were so up front and refreshing. They shared exactly what was in their hearts and they were full of innocence. They were able to have complete confidence in promises made. They wanted to believe in goodness and they took faith and trust seriously. Jesus knew, I think, what we so often forget: that children are delicate and easily damaged. They are vulnerable in so many ways, because they haven’t learned to build defenses yet that would keep them safe from harm. They take rules seriously and want to obey and please others. They enjoy having someone take care of them and protect them. At least, this is true much of the time for those who come from healthy, loving family systems.

When they grow up, they are most likely to have loving relationships and a strong faith in a higher power. Their parents mirrored and showed them what love was.The parents showed by their actions that they were trustworthy, dependable, non-rejecting, and loving. This knowledge was transferred to others as a result, including their spiritual relationship to Christ. It would make sense that Trust and Faith in Christ would happen as a result of early imprinting.

If a child was raised in a home where violence happened on a regular basis and fear of punishment was prevalent; if a child learned early in life that the one who was supposed to protect him and keep him safe was unsafe, unpredictable, not reliable, or dependable; that promises would be broken right after they had been made, and he knew he was not loved, or accepted; and if he learned early on not to have confidence in anyone, then it would make sense for him to end up in unhealthy relationships and have difficulty believing in someone he could not see or hear. He would more likely see God as unforgiving and punitive towards himself. It would be hard to believe the quote below.

Found on Pinterest on 2-11-16.

Found on Pinterest on 2-11-16.

When he became an adult and he had friends that continually broke promises, lied to him, betrayed his trust, it would be very difficult to believe and have faith in the promises of someone he had never met, could not see, or hear. God knew that in order for man to trust Him, man needed to experience this from another human being. That is why Christ told us to love our neighbor, give to those in need, to serve others

Found on Pinterest on 2-16-16.

Found on Pinterest on 2-16-16.

We must learn to have compassion for these adults and their struggle to learn trust. When people say,”Christ is all you need,” they are invalidating the struggle and the pain that occurs when these adults try and try to trust others and God.

When someone says, “have faith for God has so many wonderful things waiting for you,”  it is hard to believe it’s true if one’s childhood was hell and life continued to be a constant struggle as an adult. It is hard for him to perceive God thinks of him as special when no one else has. For some people, trust is so hard to achieve.Yet, to enter heaven, one must be able to trust that God will keep His promises.

Yu/stan/kema

 

Learning To Face Our Fears.

01 Tuesday Mar 2016

Posted by Yu/stan/kema in Photos, Poetry, Psychology, Quotes, spirituality, Uncategorized

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Abraham Maslow-quote., Being like children., Facing our fears., Pinterest photo quotes., Pinterest photo-photodisc., poetry by Yu/stan/kema, Resources we need., Things we must do., Ways we cope with fear.

Found on Pinterest on 2-28-16. Abraham Maslow.

Found on Pinterest on 2-28-16. Abraham Maslow.

Fear follows us, nipping at our heels,

As we walk down life’s rough road

Into risky situations and the unknown.

Like children, we hide from it if we can.

Sometimes, we run from it quickly,

Catching our breath when feeling safe.

But we learn in time, to sometimes wait

for its approach with quivering lips.

 

We find, in time, we have to face it,

With faltering courage and our strength,

Hoping we can create a change

In ourselves and in our lives.

We do away with negative thoughts;

Bring our secrets in to the light;

Find the courage to make a friend;

And have the will to live again.

 

Like children, we  relearn:

To taste the hours with passion;

To cherish moments of wonder;

To hug those we connect with;

To share our deepest thoughts;

And find a purpose for living.

 

To do these things, we find:

rbk1_85. Found on Pinterest on 2-29-16. By photodisc.

rbk1_85. Found on Pinterest on 2-29-16. By photodisc.

We must face our fears with courage;

Do battle with ghosts from the past;

Forgive those who hurt us deeply;

And find our way back humbly

To the God we knew as children.

Yu/stan/kema

Prayer For The Weary.

18 Thursday Feb 2016

Posted by Yu/stan/kema in Photos, Poetry, Psychology, Quotes, spirituality, Uncategorized

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Asking for God's help., God knows the reasons for my burdens., Life is a struggle., Pinterest photo quotes., poetry by Yu/stan/kema, Prayer for the weary., Quote Diary.

Found on Pinterest On 2-17-16.

Found on Pinterest On 2-17-16.

 

I haven’t any wings

To fly to You, Father,

So a prayer is all I have

To reach You, as Your daughter.

 

I am sending words through space,

Hope You’ll have a listening ear.

My heart is nearly broken,

And I have a lot of fear.

 

I know You’ll understand,

Even though I may be broken,

My spirit is intact and

I’ll find Your door is open.

 

My burdens have increased,

The older I’ve gotten.

I’ve lost my body’s strength.

There is much I’ve forgotten.

 

I am tired to the bone.

The struggle has been hard,

Just to keep myself a float

And trust You with my heart.

 

I know there is a reason

For the burdens that I carry.

I know I must have faith.

I have no time to tarry.

 

For the last leg of my journey,

Found on Pinterest on 2-16-16. Quote Diary.

Found on Pinterest on 2-16-16. Quote Diary.

I have little left to lose.

If God offers me His help,

How on earth can I refuse?

 

Father, lift me up to heaven

And throw my burdens down.

I promise I’ll go with You,

And leave without a sound.

Yu/stan/kema

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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