 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Inspirational Thoughts
February 4 and 20, 2000
COOPERATION FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND
February 20, 2000
by Shelia ShumateWhat is Cooperation? It is a joint action. It is the willingness to assist, help and support others. If each one of us were willing to do our share and cooperate with others, regardless of the situation, we would be creating a place of harmony and peace.
We can start with the groups we work with in everyday life: family, work-place, neighborhoods and church. How can that be done? Ask yourself, ‘how can I contribute to making this a better environment’, rather ‘than what is everyone else going to contribute?’ When you make the first move to help, support and assist, it creates an opportunity for others to do the same.
Be a leader when it comes to being cooperative! If someone has an idea or problem, it is important to hear them out rather than getting into judgment or expectations of what they are saying. Turn off TV’s, radios and phones, as to not have any distractions, to be able to truly listen to another person.
Parents can be the example by listening to your children. Employers, listen to your employees, they might surprise you with their insight. Really listen to each person without judging, criticizing or letting your mind wander off. Every individual has something to contribute, regardless of age, sex or viewpoint. Cooperation is difficult when a person thinks only of themselves, the very nature of it requires everyone to give and take.
In order to express a viewpoint, there must be trust in the group that the view will be heard and respected. It takes effort, but it is worth it when we start to see the results: harmony, unity and peace! Listen when someone is talking, without interrupting. Listen to what they are saying, rather than what you want to say. Listen to how they are feeling, rather than reacting to their personalities. Each of us can give to the whole of the family and other groups through cooperation. Cooperation brings about joy, freedom, appreciation and right action. Make it a special day and Just Be by rising above fear, anger, jealousy or hatred and moving into a place of love, peace and joy.
Blessings and JUST BE!
Would You Be My Valentine?
February 4, 2000
By Shelia Shumate
This is a month when thoughts turn to relationships. Questions come to mind: Will I receive flowers, candy or appreciation this year on the 14th? Our mind will remember a time when love was in full bloom and every thought was filled with beauty and life
couldn't be better. We can also remember a time when we were lonely, our heart aches for attention and there was no one to be with us on that special day. Why not make this a month a month of giving and ask yourself; what can I do for you, rather than what can you do for me?If this is year where you are in a relationship, first of all give thanks. Do you want to do something distinctive that not only creates wonderful feelings within you, but brings joy to another? Create a list of all the things you love and appreciate about them, recall times of fun and laughter, remember special moments, and then share it with them in a way that will be of great remembrance.
If this is a year where you are not in a significant relationship, it may be important to honor yourself by doing something special for yourself. First of all, if you are feeling lonely, change the feeling by recalling moments of love, moments of celebration, moments of merriment or any thoughts that make you feel joyful and loving. Make a list of all the things you are thankful for about yourself and why you like you. Write a letter to a family member or special friend expressing how much you appreciate them. If we focus on what we don't have then life seems to be sad, miserable, lonely, discouraging, and negative. If we focus on what we do have and come from a space of gratitude, then life seems to be loving, uplifting, friendly, joyful and positive.
This month express your love through your thoughts and actions: allow everyone to be your valentine, smile at strangers, tell those you love that you do, hug, give yourself a rose, celebrate who you are, rediscover a old friend, dream, release thoughts that are not encouraging, be unlimited, treat your friends and foes the same, take responsibility and see how much better you will feel. My wish for you is to manifest love in all that you do.
Check back every two weeks as the inspirational quotes, thoughts and poems change often.
Click on Dates for other Inspirational Thoughts
December 1, 2000 December 15, 2000
November 1, 2000 November 15, 2000
October 1, 2000 October 15, 2000
September 1, 2000 September 15, 2000
August 1, 2000 August 15, 2000
February 4, 2000 February 20, 2000
January 11, 2000 January 25, 2000
December 9, 1999 December 19, 1999