Sweet dreams

Man Along the Moor - Paul Larson Original

Let it grow

Shadows On My Wall - Paul Larson Original

Because you are

This Summer Rain - Paul Larson Original

a child's laugh

a child's laugh could simply be one of the most beautiful sounds in the world

Baby Laughing Hysterically at Ripping Paper (Original)

BruBearBaby

Living You - Paul Larson Original

Right By Your Spell - Paul Larson Original

eyes wide open

see it for what it is, 
not what you want it to be.

a mistake repeated more than once is a decision

 you are free to choose but you are not free from the consequence of your choice.

She's a Friend of Mine - Paul Larson Original

the breeze that goes round the world

"Whatever we learn has a purpose and whatever we do affects everything and everyone else, if even in the tiniest way. Why, when a housefly flaps his wings, a breeze goes round the world; when a speck of dust falls to the ground, the entire planet weighs a little more; and when you stamp your foot, the earth moves slightly off its course. Whenever you laugh, gladness spreads like the ripples in a pond; and whenever you're sad, no one anywhere can be really happy. And it's much the same thing with knowledge, for whenever you learn something new, the whole world becomes that much richer."

-Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

Ignore the yappers

In Your Eyes - Paul Larson Original

actions speak louder then words

characterize people by their actions and
you will never be fooled by their words.

Long Time Comin' - Paul Larson Original

external influence

when a flower doesn't bloom, 

you fix the environment in which it grows,

not the flower.

Some Kind of Mountain - Paul Larson Original

Be the light

The choices we make not only shape our lives but, in a way, show on our face. We all know people who seem to have a light in their eyes, people who seem to light up a room. In most cases, it's not their charisma but their character that impresses us—not their personality but their purity. The goodness of their lives is reflected on their countenance. They project the kind of confidence that comes from living with honor and integrity. 

Paul Harvey, the famous radio commentator, put it this way after visiting the campus of a religious university known for its high moral standards. "Each . . . young face," he said, "mirrored a sort of . . . sublime assurance. These days many young eyes are prematurely old from countless compromises with conscience. But [these young people] have that enviable headstart which derives from discipline, dedication, and consecration."

Several years ago, a student was traveling abroad when her connecting plane was unexpectedly delayed overnight. Even though the airline made accommodations for the passengers' overnight stay, the young woman felt frightened, alone, and unprepared. She looked around at the other passengers and noticed a young mother who seemed to radiate peace and confidence in spite of the stressful situation. The student approached her and asked for some guidance. They ate dinner together, and the young mother calmed her fears. The next morning when they boarded the plane at the same time, the student thanked the young mother for her kindness. The student explained, "Somehow I knew you would help me." 

We have all been blessed by people who radiate goodness, and we can be that person for someone else. Of course, none of us is perfect, but if we are honestly striving to live in a positive way, it will show in our face, in our eyes, and in our countenance. And thus we can be a source of light to those around us. 

-Lloyd D. Newell

When I Held Your Face - Paul Larson Original

try as I may and try as I might try try try be the light

Show respect even to people who don't deserve it,
not as a reflection of their character, but as a reflection of yours.

Somewhere - Paul Larson Original