Inspirations

Inspirations

Carpe Diem

Editor, diplomat and poet, James Russell Lowell, had a wonderful attitude. One day, when passing a building
in the outskirts of Boston, he noticed an identifying inscription: "Home for Incurable Children." To a friend
he remarked, "They'll get me in there some day." If he means that he'll never be cured of an overriding enthusiasm
for living, then let's hope we all get into a place like that some day. Let's never outgrow our zeal for life. Let's
never become so jaded as to take living for granted. Whoever compiled this list knew how to live with
enthusiasm! Here's all the advice you'll ever need to live well and with zeal. Life is beauty; appreciate it.

Life is a dream; realize it.
Life is a challenge; meet it.
Life is a duty; complete it.
Life is a game; play it.
Life is a sorrow; feel it.
Life is a song; sing it.
Life is a struggle; accept it.
Life is an adventure; risk it.
Life is luck; make it.
Life is a puzzle; solve it.
Life is opportunity; take it.
Life is a song; sing it.
Life is a mission; fulfill it.
Life is life; live it!

Submitted by Esther Gnesa
CGCI Board Member

All I Need to Know About Life
I Learned from Trees

It's important to have roots.
In this complex world, it pays to branch out.
Don't pine away over old flames.
If you believe in something, don't be afraid to go out on a limb.
Be flexible so you don't break in a harsh wind.
If you want to maintain accurate records, keep a log.
It's okay to be a late bloomer.
Avoid people who would like to cut you down.
Grow where you are planted

From the Tennessee Federation's
Volunteer Gardener - Author Unknown

The Garden
Plant three rows of peas:
Peace of mind
Peace of heart
Peace of soul.

Plant four rows of squash:
Squash gossip
Squash indifference
Squash grumbling
Squash selfishness.

Plant four rows of lettuce:
Let us be faithful
Let us be kind
Let us be happy
Let us really love one another.

No garden should be without turnips:
Turn up for service when needed
Turn up to help one another
Turn up the music and dance.