Cut the Negatives!

Dropped Zachary at school and on the way back I saw plenty of nice views which led me to write this little tidbit:

Glorious sunrise...mist on the lake...fog on the fields...these are a few of this morning's thrills! There are so many beautiful things and moments that surround you, get into them.

Right now I'm looking at a photo envelope that says IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CUT THE NEGATIVES.
...and I'm thinking, "Yes!, we DO need to cut the negatives"...ya know...negative thinking, hate, anger, self-condemning words, unforgiveness and the like.

speaking of film and negatives here's a quick slide show of recent shots...enjoy!

Laugh as much as you breathe!

Well, I finally took a few more pictures and will try and get them up here this week, as well as more posts, even if it's just one quote...want to stay in touch with positive and uplifting information.

Today I was rehearsing parts in a play called "Color of Love", and I'm the white guy in love with the black girl and her daddy doesn't like it. It's got some pretty real stuff but also some humor too. Really needed the laughter today...quite stressed out.

In the restroom of the host's beautiful home I read the following framed quote:

Laugh as much as you breathe...Love as long as you live.

...sounds like good counsel to me. Have a great week everybody!

Guys, you were made for a purpose.

The dream's alive with my eyes opened wide
Back in the ring you've got me swinging for the grand prize
I feel the haters spittin vapors on my dreams
But I still believe...

I found this song someone put through a "Chipmunk Remixer", strange, kinda cute, kinda funny...but really look at the lyrics I've posted. Also, this song is #38 on my playlist, Toby Mac's actual version.
ok, click playlist to pause first and gooooooo Chipmunks!


tobyMac - Made to Love You Lyrics:

The dream is fading, now I'm staring at the door
I know its over cause my feet have hit the cold floor
Check my reflection, I ain't feelin what I see
It's no mystery
Whatever happened to a passion I could live for
What became of the flame that made me feel more
And when did I forget that...

I was made to love you
I was made to find you
I was made just for you
Made to adore you
I was made to love
And be loved by you
You were here before me
You were waiting on me
And you said you'd keep me
Never would you leave me I was made to love
and be loved by you

The dream's alive with my eyes opened wide
Back in the ring you've got me swinging for the grand prize
I feel the haters spittin vapors on my dreams
But I still believe
I'm reachin out, reachin up, reachin over
I feel a breeze cover me called Jehovah
And daddy I'm on my way
Cause I was made to love...

I was made to love you
I was made to find you
I was made just for you
Made to adore you
I was made to love
And be loved by you
You were here before me
You were waiting on me
And you said you'd keep me

Never would you leave me I was made to love
and be loved by you

I was made to love you
I was made just for you
Made to adore you
I was made to love
And be loved by you
You were here before me
You were waiting on me
And you said you'd keep me
Never would you leave me I was made to love
and be loved by you

(nah, nah, nah, nah - nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
(nah, nah, nah, nah - nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)

Anything I would give up for you (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
Everything, I'd give it all away (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)

Anything I would give up for you (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
Everything, I'd give it all away (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)

Anything I would give up for you (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
Everything, I'd give it, I'd give it all away, Oh yeah

Cause I was made to love you (I was made to love you)
Yeah I was made to love you (I was made to find you)
Cause I was made to love you (I was made to adore you, made just for you) (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
I was made to love you (I was made to adore you, made just for you)
Cause I was made to love you (I was made to adore you, made just for you) (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
I was made to love you (I was made to adore you)

Yeah I'm loved by you
Yeah I'm loved by you (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
Yeah I' m loved by you (nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
(nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)
(nah, nah, nah, nah, nah)

Get Up!

Get moving today! making the most of your time and seize every opportunity to do something important and worthwhile with your life.
Most of the things I read this morning dealt with diligence, and how it will pay off for me, and you, of course.

Below is a video that really spoke to me when I watched the whole thing pan out. It really speaks about you having a lot of value and talent to give, not giving up but GETTING UP, being diligent, moving forward and you'll be rewarded...you tell me what you think. (pause Playlist first, on the right)



I've also read about having a mind to work, and moving forward.
Like the girl in this video I sometimes feel like giving up, and some of you may have felt that at times too. I would say keep being diligent and maintain a dedication to the things you really believe in.
Hold on to your visions/dreams, and let your purpose consume you today.
Get up, get going, and move ahead!
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He who cannot change the very fabric of his thought will never be able to change reality. Anwar Sadat

Getting Rich!

...diligence brings wealth. (Proverb 10:4 The Message Bible)
...the hand of the diligent makes rich. (Proverb 10:4 Amplified Bible)

Apply yourself to the fulfillment of destiny but also be content where you currently are.

Do all that you can to produce a pattern of behavior in your life that will bring self-improvement.

Decide your daily routine, for your daily routine is determining your future!

Walk in a prosperous mentality and work wisely and well.

Discipline yourself to get rich God's way, for the blessing of the Lord makes rich and He adds no sorrow with it. (Proverb 10:22)

Calm Down.

Be at peace with your environment and your peers.

Manage your emotions, particularly anger. (yep, that one is really speaking to me this week)





Be wise in choosing your battles, and avoid unnecessary stress in your life .




Take deep breaths...relax...laugh. Seek to forgive and don't take life too seriously.

Try not to let your enemies "get to you". Try to keep everything in perspective by looking at the big picture.




Let "soft answers" turn around negative situations today.

Learn to let something go today, and try to cast your care on God who cares for you.





Found this older song of "It's raining again"...brought back memories of musical enjoyment while in my grandmother's house...fun little song.

I told you all things are possible...look at this million-dollar hole-in-one shot!!!




God bless him!