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MARGARET'S PAGES -
SERENITY, INSPIRATION , MOTIVATION & PEARLS OF WISDOM ........words & pictures to bring peace, inspiration and a smile to the face. |
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On the shore of life
Contemplating thoughts
Brought to me in reveries
Reflecting what was taught
Life is filled with many waves
But always reached the shore
Navigation although hard
Was managed with great roar |
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Resting now in happiness
My heart is so content
Feeling that no matter what
I know what courage meant
Assured that I can do this now
It gives me such repose
Trials and tribulations are
Just tiny little blows |
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Sailed this ship within the storm
This navigation blessed
Proud to say that in the end
Each steering was conquest
Brave and strong I have become
Touched with confidence
Proud and true I'll always be
True woman of substance.
~Francine Pucillo~ (C) used with permission
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God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time. Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace. |
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DONT QUIT |
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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit -
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.
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Autumn in Ireland |
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Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have caputred the victor's cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, and you
And you never can tell how close you are,
It might be near when it seems so far;
So stick to this fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
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Autumn is the season for harvesting the fruits of our springtime labour. |
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All successful people are experienced in failure |
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Learn to express, not impress |
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We dont have to be rich to live richly. The admission price to a fabulous sunset is free! |
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Keep a journal. If you see something valuable, hear something valuable, or read something valuable,write it down - don't leave it to memory. |
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2 views of Rainbow Beach, in Queensland |
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Design the joy you want, fashion it like you are weaving a tapestry. |
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The world is full of wonder. One day you will have to leave it for good. Make sure you absorb all its mysteries and pleasures while you have the time.
John Laws |
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Achill sheep at sunset |
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Entrances are wide, exits are narrow. |
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Shoreline at Achill, Co Mayo, Ireland |
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Be careful not to let those who think they are superior to you realise that they are not, especially if you work for them. |
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Achill Yawls |
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A strong man can stand anything .. Even Love |
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ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES |
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Big thoughts are not created in small places. |
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Be very careful of what you put on paper. Tears take a lot longer to dry than ink. |
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It takes more than colour television, computer games and touch-tone telephones to produce happiness. |
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Love thy neighbour, but keep your hedges high. |
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Globes from Inger Thordal site. |
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in the BUNYA Mountains, southern Queensland , Australia |
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Indulge yourself and luxuriate in beautiful music every now and again. Music is, to the mind, what sunshine and open spaces, are to the body.
The difference is people can get tired of sunshine but you never get tired of music. John Laws |
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If you think you've never been humilated, then you've never been in love. |
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Photos of Achill Island Co Mayo, courtesy of Ann Sweeney
Fincorry Guest House |
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My Tranquility Series - click here |
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2 more SERENITY pages click next to see...... |
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Painting is (C) Tom Sierak and used with his permission by Moon and Back Graphics to construct this set. |
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Music is "Ode to Autumn" by Geoff |
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Serenity Pages updated 12 Feb 2004 |
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