all for one, one for all

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.

Be still and know that I am God, I will not leave you comfortless

Perhaps, this is NEVER okay . . . but I can't function without doing this regularly . . .

Some things are just simply God. There's absolutely no other explanation.

All That Which Remains - Paul Larson Original

Thank you

Reflect on this

if you don't make peace with your past it will keep showing up in your presents.

Forgiveness is a reflection of loving yourself enough to move on.

 Steve Maraboli

Where are you on the rainbow spectrum?

you're not alone

a humble attitude

In the Chartres Cathedral in France, four stained-glass windows depict the four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It's not unusual to find something like this in a medieval cathedral, but these particular images are unique because each of the Gospel writers is being carried on the shoulders of a revered Old Testament prophet: Jeremiah, Isaiah, Ezekiel, or Daniel. In beautiful art glass, these images capture what Bernard, the 12th-century chancellor of the School of Chartres, told his students: we stand on the shoulders of the giants who preceded us.

This is a sentiment often expressed by those who accomplish something meaningful. In humility, they acknowledge that they have benefited from the experiences and wisdom of their predecessors. They recognize that at least part of the credit for their achievements goes to those who came before them.

And the same is true for all of us. Whether we know it or not, we all stand on the shoulders of giants—those strong, broad-shouldered people who have gone before and paved the way for us. Most often these giants are the common people who have made a difference in our lives: the parents, pioneers, leaders, and teachers who taught us, loved us, and helped prepare us for what lies ahead. Their examples of honor and integrity, their courage and sacrifice, their efforts and accomplishments make it possible for us to reach heights that otherwise would not be possible.

But it isn't enough just to have such giants in our past. To truly benefit from the wisdom and lessons of the past requires more than simply reading about a valued predecessor. It requires intentional effort. It involves a humble attitude and respectful spirit. It means learning from, but not being overly critical of, the mistakes of past generations. It includes acknowledging that while today's problems seem unique and even unprecedented, the answers always demand the same time-tested virtues: integrity, courage, faith, and love. 

Our forebears always hoped that future generations would stand a little taller and reach a little higher than they did. And so we seek to honor them by living up to their legacy. As we do, we hope that someday we may provide the shoulders upon which the next generation of giants will stand. 

Lloyd D. Newell

Angels pray too

For He will give His angels charge concerning you, 

To guard you in all your ways. 

Warm Weather Rain - Paul Larson Original

Tender

be

Feel it

guilt....

wonder what that would be like, good I would imagine, don't you?

you are good enough, YOU ARE ENOUGH!!

being you is always the right answer

New Mexico - Paul Larson Original

"Sometimes I exercise, sometimes I don't" ~Dallas Myers age 4 :D

Your Masterpiece

use it wisely

it matters

It's a new day

Cut the bull

Trace Around Your Star - Paul Larson Original

charge up

rethink your thinking

"How would you feel if someone started talking to you the way your inner voice does? After a very short period of time you would tell them to leave and never come back.  But when your inner voice continuously speaks up, you don't ever tell it to leave. No matter how much trouble it causes, you listen." 

Michael Singer

Git 'er done

No Regrets

Although we can do it anytime, the beginning of a new year feels like a natural time to reflect upon the past, even as we look forward to the future. It's a chance to leave behind yesterday's regrets, build on yesterday's successes, and look forward to a tomorrow full of potential. There's no reason to doubt that this year can be the best ever. Indeed, when a positive spirit ignites realistic goals, the resulting flame can fuel our efforts to accomplish great things. 

That doesn't mean we expect the next year to be perfect, of course. None of us knows exactly what is coming, but it's safe to assume that this year, like other years, will have its ups and downs. There will be moments of happiness and joy, along with moments of heartache and worry. Where can we find the courage and perspective to carry on throughout it all?

A helpful example may come from a sunflower. This hearty and brilliant plant seems to be able to spring up even in less-than-ideal soil. For some reason, adverse conditions are not able to stop the sunflower. In addition, sunflowers are noteworthy for another reason: their young blossoms always follow the sun. At daybreak they face east to catch the morning's first rays of light, and as the sun moves across the sky during the day, the blossoms follow it until it sets in the west. Then, overnight, they turn east again, ready to greet the next day's light and repeat the cycle. In this way, the sunflower receives the maximum amount of the sun's vital energy throughout the day.

We can begin this year determined to follow the sun, to look to the Light, to focus our best efforts on those things of greatest worth. In this way, even if something about our circumstances seems to put us at a disadvantage, even if conditions seem hostile, we can have sunshine in our soul today and every day. 

 Lloyd D. Newell

Catch It All - Paul Larson Original

lol.....ha ha ha

listen for what isn't being said

we teach people how to treat us

We worry about tomorrow

Tomorrows not promised to anyone!
Don't live a life with regrets, you will never get this chance back again.

seize the day

be still my soul

Freezing Revelations - Paul Larson Original

do not drown within your own storm

You are going to be okay Breathe. You're going to be okay. Breathe and remember that you've been in this place before. You've been this uncomfortable and anxious and scared, and you've survived. Breathe and know that you can survive this too. These feelings can't break you. They're painful and debilitating, but you can sit with them and eventually, they will pass. Maybe not immediately, but sometime soon, they are going to fade and when they do, you'll look back at this moment and laugh for having doubted your resilience. I know it feels unbearable right now, but keep breathing, again and again.
This will pass.
I promise it will pass. 

Daniell Koepke

You are a hurricane of a woman,
remember to breathe every once in a while,
do not drown within your own storm.

The slate's clean

You hold the pen in this story called life.

when

Don't coulda, woulda, shoulda on yourself

It's free

Angel - Paul Larson Original

what worries you, masters you

You must master a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.

it's gonna be good!

olles korrekt

. . . even the adult ones

Be still

"The soul usually knows what to do to heal itself.
The challenge is to silence the mind."

Purposeful

Think about your own passions

what do you enjoy doing so much that

life's troubles seemed to spin away

leaving only the dance of joy behind take a moment to consider what will lift your spirit and

put that into motion today.

Pours Volumes - Paul Larson Original

Passion

 "Let yourself be

silently drawn by the stronger pull of

what you really love

let the beauty of what you love be what

you do.

  Rumi