Inspired by Notable People

Anais Nin said: "Our life is composed greatly from dreams, from the unconscious, and they must be brought into connection with action. They must be woven together." :: Today and every day, remember that positive thought must be tied to positive action for positive change. Think well, act well, be well!

 

India.Arie said, "It doesn't cost a thing to smile, you don't have to pay to laugh -- you betta thank God for that!" :: What more is there to say but, Ase!

 

An African proverb says, "When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you" :: Where you have positivity within, no outside force can implant negativity. Keep light shining within yourself and you'll be able to see your way no matter how dark it may become outside.

 

A Swahili proverb says, "Constant dipping will empty the gourd of honey." :: Don't allow all of your "honey," your goodness, to be dipped out trivially and only by others -- preserve and use some of that delicious positivity for YOU!

 

Buddha said, "Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful." :: We are all still in the world with another chance to spread love and... enjoy each other. Let us be thankful!

 

Eve Ensler said: "When we give in the world what we want the most, we heal the broken part within each of us" :: Whatever you feel you've been lacking, whatever you most desire, help someone else to feel and achieve it and watch your blessings multiply. Want love? Give love! Want money? Donate to someone who has even less than you! Spirit will returns your gifts tenfold - Ase!

 

Henry Miller said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things” :: As you travel this day, aim to look through another's eyes, to contemplate something new, to come to new understanding.

 

Wayne Dyer said, "Within you is the divine capacity to manifest and attract all that you need or desire." :: Look within, not without! You have all that you need.

 

Mario Morgan said, "New things cannot come where there is no room." :: Do YOU have room in your life for positive change, or are you too busy holding on to the same ole thing that hasn't been working? Let go! Let change happen!

 

Benjamin Franklin said, "Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of." :: Spend your time constructively making a positive difference in your life and the lives of others.

 

 Remez Sasson says, "A positive attitude brings strength, energy and initiative." :: Keep positivity in your heart, mind and spirit at all times.

 

Lucy MacDonald said, "Use your talent (everybody has one) in anyway you can. Don't keep it for yourself like a miser - spend it like a millionaire!" :: You have talent, you are able, use it and be great!

 

Michael Jackson said, "I believe in me, do you believe in you?" :: Well... DO you?

 

Earth, Wind & Fire said, "You will find peace of mind if you look way down in your heart and soul." :: Take a good look inside yourself and you'll find more than you ever imagined!

 

Tupac Shakur said, "If we can make it through the night, there's a brighter day." :: We've all made it through the night, let's make this day bright!

 

Sir John Lubbock said, "What we see depends mainly on what we look for." :: Look for the postive in every situation! 

Inspired by the Odù Ifá

Irete Ose reminds us of the horse: an animal full of freedom and spiritual force beyond measure. When the horse is tamed, it becomes depressed and emotionally unstable -- Today, on the winter solistice, and every day, connect with your "inner horse," your freedom, your immesurable spiritual force and don't ...let anyone tame you or dampen your spirit! You are powerful beyond measure, embrace your power.

 

Ogunda Otura reminds us that a person with ill intent is easily entrapped by his or her enemies - Today and everyday, keep your intentions and your actions positive and heed the warnings of your spirit.

 

Oyeku Ofun reminds us that it is more pleasant to eat of our own sacrifices -- Today and everyday remember that the sweetest victory is one that you have worked hard to attain. Remain steadfast and keep your eyes on the prize, you WILL reach your goals!

 

Otura Meji reminds us: The evil brought about by mouth is the worst kind of evil; it is the mouth of Chatterbox that eventually kills Chatterbox -- Today and every day, remember that your words have the POWER to heal or harm. Speak sweetly and keep your sacred secrets sacred.

 

Ofun Meji reminds us that in life there are many roads, but only the road of righteousness will lead to an end supported by Olodumare (God) -- Today and every day, remember only positive and righteous actions will bring positive and righteous things into your life.

 

Otura Ogunda reminds us that wickedness is beneficial to none; it is those who work, pray and who are honest that receive support from their Divinities. -- Today and every day, use your energy positively and productively, work, pray and remain honest in your dealings with yourself and others.

 

Ogunda Otura advises us that our stability depends on our thoughts, our behaviors and the good we do for others. Today and every day, think well, behave well and treat others well. Blessings and well-intentions will surely come to you in turn.

 

Eji Ogbe advises us that the maintainance of high ethical standards will be rewarded with enlightenment and abundance. Positivity begins with doing what is right. Be true to yourself and true to what you know is the enlightened way, the rest will follow.