By Beth Norman Harris Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach meContinueContinue reading “A Dog’s Prayer”
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Just a dog
From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.” Many hours haveContinueContinue reading “Just a dog”
Two Days
There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday, with it’s mistakes and cares, it’s faults and blunders, it’s aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the worldContinueContinue reading “Two Days”
Serenity Prayer
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITYTO ACCEPT THE THINGSI CANNOT CHANGE,THE COURAGE TO CHANGETHE THINGS I CAN,THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!
Desiderata
GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. AS FAR as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. SPEAK your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. AVOID loud and aggressive persons; theyContinueContinue reading “Desiderata”
The Value of a Moment
To realize The value of a sister/brother Ask someone Who doesn’t have one. To realize The value of ten years: Ask a newly Divorced couple. To realize The value of four years: Ask a graduate. To realize The value of one year: Ask a student who Has failed a final exam. To realize The valueContinueContinue reading “The Value of a Moment”
It Is What You Seek
Imprisoned is the mind that searches not, encompassing preconceived prejudices and opinions. Above and beyond it is intangibly sought never to be totally reached but ever a continuation. The door it is locked, I seek the key there is fear, despair and anger yes! It ah it evades and ever eludes me life’s answer toContinueContinue reading “It Is What You Seek”
