William Arthur Ward had this to say about Opportunity.
The adventure of life is to learn.
The purpose of life is to grow.
The nature of life is to overcome.
The essence of life is to care.
The opportunity of life is to serve.
The secret of life is to dare.
The spice of life is to befriend.
The beauty of life is to give.
The joy of life is to love.
I haven't meant to be away from here for so long...I have been busy (aren't we all?). Opportunity really has become part of my daily thoughts and I have settled into the word well. I do however think this word will be challenging for me at times but I think that is the purpose.
Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend. I promise not to stay away for too long.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Dan Custer on Opportunity
Every morning is a fresh beginning.
Every day is the world made new.
Today is a new day.
Today is my world made new.
I have lived all my life up to this moment, to come to this day.
This moment, this day, is as good as any moment in all eternity.
I shall make of this day, each moment of this day, a heaven on earth.
This is my day of opportunity.
-Dan Custer
Today wasn't the best of days but it was by no means was the worst. I just couldn't get things to work out right today. Not happy with the customer service that I have received thus far with my cell phone company while trying to get the phone to work as it was designed to perform. Tried a new taco seasoning mix to make tacos for dinner and it turned out way too spicy for anyone to eat. Dinner has been a disaster for the second night in a row... There is something to be said for staying true to a brand that you know and love. Good thing my kids like cereal...There was more but I won't digress into a whining entry tonight.
Not sure the impact my new word is making in my life so far this year. Today was a good day to ponder the word as I struggled to keep it all together. One of the reasons that I chose this word was because of the impact that Let Go had on my life last year. It was profound. I really wasn't ready to let go of that word...but then I realized that the lessons that I learned with One Little Word and Let Go will always be a part of me. I don't have to let go of what I learned. This year, I chose to take what I learned with LET GO and reach farther and dig deeper. I can dig deeper to see the opportunities before me each and every day, opportunities to renew my mind and to grow. To be continued...
Any more folks out there want to join me on this One Little Word Journey?
Have you settled on your word yet?
So far, a dear friend will take a journey with SIMPLIFY and another with DANCE. A few others seem interested but are still pondering just the right word for them.
As for me, I will take the opportunity to relax for a few moments. One thing did go right today, I got my hands on the next DVD of Friday Night Lights! :)
Every day is the world made new.
Today is a new day.
Today is my world made new.
I have lived all my life up to this moment, to come to this day.
This moment, this day, is as good as any moment in all eternity.
I shall make of this day, each moment of this day, a heaven on earth.
This is my day of opportunity.
-Dan Custer
Today wasn't the best of days but it was by no means was the worst. I just couldn't get things to work out right today. Not happy with the customer service that I have received thus far with my cell phone company while trying to get the phone to work as it was designed to perform. Tried a new taco seasoning mix to make tacos for dinner and it turned out way too spicy for anyone to eat. Dinner has been a disaster for the second night in a row... There is something to be said for staying true to a brand that you know and love. Good thing my kids like cereal...There was more but I won't digress into a whining entry tonight.
Not sure the impact my new word is making in my life so far this year. Today was a good day to ponder the word as I struggled to keep it all together. One of the reasons that I chose this word was because of the impact that Let Go had on my life last year. It was profound. I really wasn't ready to let go of that word...but then I realized that the lessons that I learned with One Little Word and Let Go will always be a part of me. I don't have to let go of what I learned. This year, I chose to take what I learned with LET GO and reach farther and dig deeper. I can dig deeper to see the opportunities before me each and every day, opportunities to renew my mind and to grow. To be continued...
Any more folks out there want to join me on this One Little Word Journey?
Have you settled on your word yet?
So far, a dear friend will take a journey with SIMPLIFY and another with DANCE. A few others seem interested but are still pondering just the right word for them.
As for me, I will take the opportunity to relax for a few moments. One thing did go right today, I got my hands on the next DVD of Friday Night Lights! :)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Better Late Than Never...
Ever read a recipe and just know it will be yummy? Even before you taste it?
That is what I thought when I read this blog entry by Melanie at Pretties and Posies. I made the mistake of showing the blog entry to my kids and talking about it for days. When all was said and done, we just never seemed to have all the right ingredients to pull it off. Sadly, it has taken me until tonight to FINALLY make this recipe. It is so simple and so, so yummy! Try it and see for yourself.
By the way, take a few minutes to visit Melanie's other entries on her blog. A friend sent the recommendation my way to check out Melanie's blog and I have been reading ever since. Her blog really is quite lovely.
I knew it would be good recipe and it was.
Hope you had a sweet day.
That is what I thought when I read this blog entry by Melanie at Pretties and Posies. I made the mistake of showing the blog entry to my kids and talking about it for days. When all was said and done, we just never seemed to have all the right ingredients to pull it off. Sadly, it has taken me until tonight to FINALLY make this recipe. It is so simple and so, so yummy! Try it and see for yourself.
By the way, take a few minutes to visit Melanie's other entries on her blog. A friend sent the recommendation my way to check out Melanie's blog and I have been reading ever since. Her blog really is quite lovely.
I knew it would be good recipe and it was.
Hope you had a sweet day.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Opportunity -Bible Verses
I chose some scripture verses from the bible to help me grow while concentrating on the word opportunity this year. These verses are the core of why I chose this word and will be my direction in how I focus on this word throughout the year. I plan to place them in my car, on the bathroom mirror, and in other places where I my attention is directed often throughout each day. I'll ellaborate more on these verses a little more later. I am tired. We are returning to our usual routine now that everyone is back to school and it is bathtime.
Galatians 6:10 (New International Version, ©2010)
10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Ephesians 5:15-17 (New International Version, ©2010)
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Colossians 4:5 (New International Version, ©2010)
5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity
Philippians 4:9-13 (New International Version, ©2010)
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Thanks for Their Gifts
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Thanks for the feedback so far on this topic. I appreciate all of the positive reinforcement, I think that One Little Word is a great thing too! I love hearing about the different words that people have chosen and I look forward to the encouragement that comes from sharing with those near and dear to us areas where we would like to grow. May we hold each other up and nuture one another along the way!
Galatians 6:10 (New International Version, ©2010)
10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Ephesians 5:15-17 (New International Version, ©2010)
15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Colossians 4:5 (New International Version, ©2010)
5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity
Philippians 4:9-13 (New International Version, ©2010)
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Thanks for Their Gifts
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Thanks for the feedback so far on this topic. I appreciate all of the positive reinforcement, I think that One Little Word is a great thing too! I love hearing about the different words that people have chosen and I look forward to the encouragement that comes from sharing with those near and dear to us areas where we would like to grow. May we hold each other up and nuture one another along the way!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Opportunity -
A visit into the dictionary to refresh my mind on the definition of opportunity and a few synonyms are a good place to start.
Defined by Dictionaryreference.com
op·por·tu·ni·ty
–noun, plural -ties.
1. an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
2. a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
3. a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.
Thesaurus.com
Main Entry: opportunity
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: lucky chance; favorable circumstances
Synonyms: befalling, break*, connection, contingency, convenience, cut*, event, excuse, fair shake, fighting chance, fitness, fling*, fortuity, freedom, go*, good fortune, good luck, happening, hope, hour, iron in the fire, juncture, leisure, liberty, moment, occasion, one's move, one's say, one's turn, opening, pass, prayer*, probability, relief, room, run, scope, shot*, show, space, spell, squeak, stab, the hunt, the running, time, turn, whack
I hope you have had the OPPORTUNITY to check out Ali Edwards' blog and read all about One Little Word. Did you choose a word yet?
Defined by Dictionaryreference.com
op·por·tu·ni·ty
–noun, plural -ties.
1. an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
2. a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
3. a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.
Thesaurus.com
Main Entry: opportunity
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: lucky chance; favorable circumstances
Synonyms: befalling, break*, connection, contingency, convenience, cut*, event, excuse, fair shake, fighting chance, fitness, fling*, fortuity, freedom, go*, good fortune, good luck, happening, hope, hour, iron in the fire, juncture, leisure, liberty, moment, occasion, one's move, one's say, one's turn, opening, pass, prayer*, probability, relief, room, run, scope, shot*, show, space, spell, squeak, stab, the hunt, the running, time, turn, whack
I hope you have had the OPPORTUNITY to check out Ali Edwards' blog and read all about One Little Word. Did you choose a word yet?
One Little Word 2011
It's that time...time to link up with Ali Edwards and her One Little Word project. I've been in deep thought over this year's word for some time now. In the end, I think I picked a word that will truly help me grow this year.
My word for 2011 is OPPORTUNITY. I'll be back tomorrow with my thoughts on why I chose this word.
I encourage you to check our Ali's website and perhaps choose to participate in the journey with me.
I would encourage you to participate at any level that you want. I think Ali would agree that there isn't a right or wrong way to go about this journey with One Little Word. There are many ways to go about focusing on your word and I do believe that since the word is personal to you, so should the approach be to how you incorporate it into your daily life this year. Ali gives some great ideas and encouragement and I recommend that you to start there and decide for yourself where it leads you. It is simply stated a year focused on personal growth in big and small ways. It is a year to reflect and to change and in the end become a better person as a result. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to get any further information.
Otherwise, go and meet Ali. Don't forget to read through the comments posted along with this entry on her blog to see the words that many others have chosen this year and why. I promise you will be inspired.
I'd love to hear if you choose to take the journey and choose a word for yourself in 2011. Wouldn't it be great to encourage one another and have time to share our stories along the way?
My word for 2011 is OPPORTUNITY. I'll be back tomorrow with my thoughts on why I chose this word.
I encourage you to check our Ali's website and perhaps choose to participate in the journey with me.
I would encourage you to participate at any level that you want. I think Ali would agree that there isn't a right or wrong way to go about this journey with One Little Word. There are many ways to go about focusing on your word and I do believe that since the word is personal to you, so should the approach be to how you incorporate it into your daily life this year. Ali gives some great ideas and encouragement and I recommend that you to start there and decide for yourself where it leads you. It is simply stated a year focused on personal growth in big and small ways. It is a year to reflect and to change and in the end become a better person as a result. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to get any further information.
Otherwise, go and meet Ali. Don't forget to read through the comments posted along with this entry on her blog to see the words that many others have chosen this year and why. I promise you will be inspired.
I'd love to hear if you choose to take the journey and choose a word for yourself in 2011. Wouldn't it be great to encourage one another and have time to share our stories along the way?
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