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May
you find serenity and tranquility
in a world you may not always understand.May
the pain you have known
and the conflict you have experienced
give you
the strength to walk through life
facing each new situation with courage
and optimism.Always
know that there are those
whose love and understanding will always be there,
even when you feel most alone.May
a kind word,
a reassuring touch,
and a warm smile
be yours every
day of your life,
and may you give these gifts
as well as receive them.May
the teachings of those you admire
become part of you,
so that you may
call upon them.Remember,
those whose lives you have touched
and who have touched yours
are always
a part of you,
even if the encounters were less than you would have wished.
It is the content of the encounter
that is more important than its form.May
you not become too concerned with material matters,
but instead place immeasurable
value
on the goodness in your heart.
Find time in each day to see beauty
and love
in the world around you.Realize
that what you feel you lack in one regard
you may be more than compensated
for in another.
What you feel you lack in the present
may become one
of your strengths in the future.
May you see your future as one filled with
promise and possibility.
Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.May
you find enough inner strength
to determine your own worth by yourself,
and not be dependent
on another's judgment of your accomplishments.May
you always feel loved.
By
Sandra Sturtz Hauss © 1987https://www.inspirationline.com/EZINE/18OCT2010.htm
Here are 4 L's for you to consider:
1. LOVING
Love is the binding force that connects us. The thread of love weaves
through our lives. When we look to the love in ourselves and others, it
heals, gives purpose, meaning and direction. For love read beauty,
wisdom, kindness, vulnerability, compassion -- truly, there is a lot of
it, in and around all of us. Love blesses us.
Loving starts with ourselves. It is
your greatest resource. Love yourself beyond your irritations and
frustrations; love your tenderness and sensitivity; embrace yourself in
those times when you feel less than your best. You are worth every ounce
of love you can give to yourself, especially at those times when you
feel undeserving.
My Dad, my hero, at 91 is naturally a loner. He is a great reader and up
until a few months ago, tended a garden allotment where he delighted in
growing vegetables, flowers and fruits. When he had surplus of green
beans, strawberries, potatoes or onions, he gave them away. He takes
care to be interested in others. He never passes someone without
exchanging a greeting or a kind word. A couple of years ago, he created a
League of Gentlemen -- nine cricket enthusiasts like himself to support
the local club that plays on the village green.
When he turned 90, he was given an
amazing birthday party by all the people who live in his retirement
estate. Even as a loner, he is very loved. My Dad is a great example of
what you give out, you tend to receive back.
Another gentleman wisely wrote:
Sometimes when we look only at our burdens we see them big and
unbearable. But if we take a minute and look around to other people's
problems, ours get dwarfed. May be I should look around and give a
helping hand to those who need it most. Even just this attitude makes me
feel less lonely and surrounded by caring people.
Love is the cure---
for your pain will keep giving birth to more pain 

until your eyes constantly exhale love
as effortlessly as your body 
yields its scent.
- Rumi
2. LISTENING
As I wrote last week in "Listening to the 'Still Small Voice'" https://www.huffingtonpost.com/anne-naylor/loneliness-listening-to-t_b_600343.html , you have a wealth of knowing and understanding within you. Ask
yourself how you can best banish loneliness -- and listen for the
answer.
One of the perhaps unrecognized values
in a close marriage or partnership is that of having a "witness" to your
trials and triumphs. There is something about talking out a concern
that lifts burdens from the consciousness. You might not want any
comment, to be fixed or corrected. To be heard with love and empathy is a
great gift to receive.
People have so much they want to express, so if you can listen with
presence and appreciation, you are offering a tremendous service to
others. As a good listener, you will never be alone.
3. LEARNING
In my pre-teens, my father's work took him, my mother, younger sister
and brother overseas for nearly three years. I was left behind in
England where the education was considered better. I had a guardian to
oversee me. I had one holiday a year with them.
What none of us could have anticipated
was that I experienced such a depth of homesickness for my family that I
resolved never to get close to anyone, in case they might leave me.
Therein began a learning curve for my --- life, including dealing with
loneliness.
Through learning, we enrich our lives. No challenge is without its
blessing. Keep an open mind and learn all you can from your experiences,
however difficult. What you learn may turn out to be a gift of the gods
to others later.
4. LAUGHTER
One of the greatest connectors we have is laughter, as John Cleese explains in this video:
Laughter Clubs with John Cleese
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXEfjVnYkqM&feature=player_embedded
Check out Laughter Yoga On this site, you can find a Laughter Club near you: https://www.laughteryoga.org/ A
friend of mine said recently about Laughter Clubs: What an incredible
way to bring people together, feel connected, share a moment, release
anger and get over yourself!
A couple of years ago, when I was going through a touch of the glums, I
recalled this song. I still sing it to myself when I need to giggle.
Always look on the bright side of life VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrdEMERq8MA&feature=player_embedded
When the power of love
overcomes the love of power,
the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix
Anne Naylor has been a Consultant in personal motivation since 1982. Author
of three personal development books, Superlife, Superlove and SuperYou,
Anne gives Clear Results Consultations for individuals meeting life turning
points, or wishing to improve the quality of their lives. Gifted with a talent for
discerning the unique value in each of her clients, she communicates her trust
in the power of each person to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life, however
they define it.
Website: www.AnneNaylor.com
