SUNDAYS WITH JOYCE

 

The Be-Attitudes For Today’s World

 

Matthew 5.1-10

1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying:
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

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" We Humans are at our best when we enjoy poetry....

Sometimes all you need is to reflect in your mind
one poem that says,

" I can make it through."

Maya Angelou

 

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What is life?

Life is a gift, accept it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is a mystery, unfold it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a struggle, face it.
Life is beauty, praise it.
Life is a puzzle, solve it.
Life is opportunity, take it.
Life is sorrowful, experience it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a goal, achieve it.
Life is a mission, fulfill it.

Author Unknown

 

 

 

A Blessing for Happiness

May everyone be happy and safe,

and may their hearts be filled with joy.

May all living beings live in Security and in Peace--

beings who are frail or strong,

tall or short, big or small,

visible or not visible, near or far away,

already born or yet to be born.

may all of them dwell in perfect tranquility.

Let no one do harm to anyone.

Let no one put the life of anyone in danger.

Let no one, out of anger or ill will,

wish anyone any harm.

Metta Sutta (Stuttanipata)

Translated by Thich Nhat Hahn

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The Tempest

The storm rages relentlessly for days.
Black clouds fill the sky
with permeating darkness. Depression
Sadness
Loneliness. The rains come, softly at first
Like gentle tears
Comforting, caring, caressing.
Without warning turning
into torrents of pain. The rivers swell,
filled by the downpour
Overflowing the banks
Creating devestation,
Causing destruction. Anger
Fury
Raging waters. The rains finally cease.
The clouds begin to part
and blue skies emerge.
At long last the sun
and with it
a Rainbow. Hope
Peace
Renewal Everything will be all right.