The Greedy Lion (Inspiration)

THE GREEDY LION

It was an incredibly hot day and a lion was feeling very hungry.

He crawled out of his den and searched here and there, but he could only find a small hare. He caught the hare, but with some hesitation as he knew the hare wouldn’t fill him up.

As the lion was about to kill the hare, he spotted a deer coming his way and thought, “Instead of eating this small hare, let me eat that big deer.”

So he let the hare go and went after the deer, but it vanished in the forest. The lion now had nothing to eat as the hare was also long gone.

Moral of the story: Contentment with Godliness Is great gain

Learn to be content and a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

The Group Of Frogs Encouragement

As a group of frogs was traveling through the woods, two of them fell into a deep pit. When the other frogs crowded around the pit and saw how deep it was, they told the two frogs that there was no hope left for them.

However, the two frogs decided to ignore what the others were saying and they proceeded to try and jump out of the pit. Despite their efforts, the group of frogs at the top of the pit were still saying that they should just give up. That they would never make it out.

Eventually, one of the frogs took heed to what the others were saying and he gave up, falling down to his death. The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die.

He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?”

The frog explained to them that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

Moral of the story: People’s words can have a big effect on other’s lives. Think about what you say before it comes out of your mouth. It might just be the difference between life and death.

Puppies For Sale (Understanding)

A shop owner placed a sign above his door that said: “Puppies For Sale.”

Signs like this always have a way of attracting young children, and to no surprise, a boy saw the sign and approached the owner; “How much are you going to sell the puppies for?” he asked.

The store owner replied, “Anywhere from $30 to $50.”

The little boy pulled out some change from his pocket. “I have $2.37,” he said. “Can I please look at them?”

The shop owner smiled and whistled. Out of the kennel came Lady, who ran down the aisle of his shop followed by five teeny, tiny balls of fur.

One puppy was lagging considerably behind. Immediately the little boy singled out the lagging, limping puppy and said, “What’s wrong with that little dog?”

The shop owner explained that the veterinarian had examined the little puppy and had discovered it didn’t have a hip socket. It would always limp. It would always be lame.

The little boy became excited. “That is the puppy that I want to buy.”

The shop owner said, “No, you don’t want to buy that little dog. If you really want him, I’ll just give him to you.”

The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owner’s eyes, pointing his finger, and said;

“I don’t want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I’ll pay full price. In fact, I’ll give you $2.37 now, and 50 cents a month until I have him paid for.”

The shop owner countered, “You really don’t want to buy this little dog. He is never going to be able to run and jump and play with you like the other puppies.”

To his surprise, the little boy reached down and rolled up his pant leg to reveal a badly twisted, crippled left leg supported by a big metal brace. He looked up at the shop owner and softly replied, “Well, I don’t run so well myself, and the little puppy will need someone who understands!!

50 Ways to Spice Up Your Long Lasting Relationship

For anyone who has been in a long-term relationship, there is no single answer on how to keep the spark alive. When you first start dating someone, there is a mixed bag of emotions including butterflies, excitement, and a sense of mystery. As time goes on, your relationship transitions to long-term status, and the initial happiness of the "honeymoon" phase can wear off. Just because you've been with someone for what feels like forever doesn't mean the relationship has to become stale. Challenge yourselves and the relationship! Check out these 50 tips to help keep the romance well and strong for many more years to come.

1.   Plan a date night.

2.   Take a trip together.

3.   Try a new hobby as a couple.

4.   Go out on a double date.

5.   Surprise your significant other.

6.   Take some "me" time.

7.   Communicate your feelings.

8.   Discuss the future.

9.   Support one another's dreams.

10.                Don't go to bed angry.

11.                Make a bucket list together.

12.                Try something new in the bedroom.

13.                Get a couple's massage.

14.                Team up in the kitchen and cook a new recipe.

15.                Do something to show your significant other you care.

16.                Remind her she's beautiful or that he's handsome.

17.                Be honest about your feelings on a hot-button topic.

18.                Respect one another.

19.                Sign up for a class together.

20.                Don't hold on to past grudges.

21.                Make time for friends and family.

22.                Do something you've never done before together.

23.                Take a breather when you're fighting so you don't say something you'll regret.

24.                Joke around with each other. Laughing is good for the soul.

25.                Put an equal amount of effort into the relationship.

26.                Mix up your evening routine by playing a board game.

27.                Reminisce about your first date.

28.                Have more sex. (For married couple)

29.                Talk about an issue you've been sweeping under the rug.

30.                Take time to really listen.

31.                Be patient with one another.

32.                Make time for one another as a couple.

33.                Plan a spontaneous getaway.

34.                Write a romantic letter or note.

35.                Make breakfast in bed.

36.                Plan an amazing date night at home.

37.                Do something special for your anniversary.

38.                Say "I love you" more.

39.                Clean the house together.

40.                Flirt with one another.

41.                Focus on the positives instead of the negatives in your relationship.

42.                Unplug for a night. No TV, computers, or phones.

43.                Don't sweat the small stuff.

44.                Do something you're scared of together.

45.                Show some Public Display of Affection (PDA)

46.                Encourage one another to take on new challenges.

47.                Take a bubble bath together.

48.                Dress up for a date night.

49.                Read a book together and talk about it.

50.                Never forget why you fell in love in the first place.

Everything Will Change Again, Faster and Sooner Than Expected

  Everything will change again, faster and sooner than expected.

.Nothing lasts.  Everything changes.  Day to day is a winding journey.

As human beings we are constantly outgrowing what we once thought we couldn’t live without, and falling in love with what we didn’t even know we wanted.  Life literally keeps leading us on journeys we would never go on if it were up to us.  Don’t be afraid.  Have faith.  Find the lessons.  Trust the journey.

You will gradually learn that nobody gets too far without losing somebody they love, something they need, or something they thought was meant to be.  But it is these very losses that make us stronger and eventually move us toward future opportunities.  Embrace these opportunities.  Enter new relationships and new situations, knowing that you are venturing into unfamiliar territory.  Be ready to learn, be ready for a challenge, and be ready to experience something or meet somebody that just might change your life forever

Your Entire Life Can Be Customized From Day to Day

Your entire life can be customized from day to day.

There are hundreds of people in every town on Earth who live their entire lives on the default settings, never realizing they can customize everything.  Don’t be one of them.  Don’t settle for the default settings in life.

Find your loves, your talents, your passions, and embrace them.  Don’t hide behind other people’s decisions.  Don’t let others tell you what you want, or what you are capable of.  Explore the unknown!  Test the limits!  Design YOUR journey every step of the way.  The life you create from doing something that moves and excites you is far better than the life you get from sitting around wishing you were doing it.

The Willingness To Do Hard Things Makes Life Worth Living

 The willingness to do hard things makes life worth living.

If you want a job, be ready to work.  If you want a relationship, be ready to work.  If you want a family, be ready to work.  If you want happiness, be ready… To learn and earn and give and grow, NOT just want and have and take and show.

Truth be told, one of the most important abilities you can develop in life is the willingness to accept and grow through life’s challenges and discomforts.  Because the best things are often hard to come by, at least initially. 

 And if you shy away from hard work and discomfort, you’ll miss out on them entirely.  Mastering a new skill is hard.  Building a business is hard.  Writing a book is hard.  A marriage is hard. Friendship is hard.  Parenting is hard.  Staying healthy is hard.  But all are amazing and worth every bit of effort you can muster