Marcella's Inspiring Collection

Give to another human being without the expectation of a return.

~~Bill Bradley

Learn the art of patience.
Apply discipline to your thoughts
When they become anxious
Over the outcome of a goal.
Impatience breeds anxiety,
Fear, discouragement and failure.
Patience creates confidence,
Decisiveness, and a rational outlook,
Which eventually leads to success.

- Brian Adams


One of my teachers had each one of us bring a clear plastic bag and a sack
of potatoes. For every person we'd refuse to forgive in our life experience,
we were told to choose a potato, write on it the name and date, and put it
in the plastic bag. Some of our bags, as you can imagine, were quite heavy.
We were then told to carry this bag with us everywhere for one week, putting
it beside our bed at night, on the car seat when driving, next to our desk
at work. The hassle of lugging this around with us made it clear what a
weight we were carrying spiritually, and how we had to pay attention to it
all the time to not forget, and keep leaving it in embarrassing places.
Naturally, the condition of the potatoes deteriorated to a nasty slime. This
was a great metaphor for the price we pay for keeping our pain and heavy
negativity! Too often we think of forgiveness as a gift to the other person,
and it clearly is for ourselves!! So the next time you decide you can't
forgive someone, ask yourself ... Isn't your bag heavy enough?

~Author Unknown~


There may be days
When you get up in the morning
And things aren't the way
You had hoped they would be.

That's when you have to
Tell yourself that things will get better.
There are times when people
Disappoint you and let you down,

But those are the times
When you must remind yourself
To trust your own judgments and opinions,
To keep your life focused on believing in yourself

And all that you are capable of.
There will be challenges to face
And changes to make in your life,
And it is up to you to accept them.

Constantly keep yourself headed
In the right direction for you.
It may not be easy at times,
But in those times of struggle

You will find a stronger sense of who you are,
So when the days come that are filled
With frustration and unexpected responsibilities,
Remember to believe in yourself

And all you want your life to be,
Because the challenges and changes
Will only help you to find the goals
That you know are meant to come true for you.

~by Deanna Beisser~


Kindness makes a fellow feel good,
Whether it’s being done to him or by him.

-Frank A. Clark