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strive to provide words of encouragement and motivation in your journey and
desire for self-confidence and sense of self-worth.

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You'll find material that is sometimes light, sometimes profound, sometimes humorous, and often informative; some
will move you - and mostly -
inspiring!

Thoughts and words are the seeds that inspire heal and motivate us. Just one sentence, or a song, poem, proverb,
affirmation or quotation can greatly influence or change our lives. Sometimes a picture, song, or music contribute to
that as well.

Words of kindness, understanding and genuine loving examples can inspire us to reflect, and think, or bring profound
healing.

Inspire” literally means to “breathe in” – to breathe in, or draw forth, the desire to continue, to be encouraged,
comforted, motivated.

Inspirational and motivational stories, poems and articles can produce the inner strength to overcome dark moods,
despair, sorrow, or guilt. Music, art and
pictures can soothe wounded spirits.

Inspiration heightens or intensifies that which already resides within us. It can prompt or cheer us on, and influence
us to switch into a more positive frame of mind, and thus be the cause or source of what is needed to be stimulated
into positive action.

These pages are being created to bring the best of ourselves into the world community to uplift and inspire. My
desire is that they help to have an animating effect on you, and impel stimulate or impel to some creative or effective
effort, on your part to cause or guide you into more positive directions.

May they guide, communicate, or motivate your inner spirit, and arouse or produce thoughts and feelings of love, and
kindness: kindness inspires love.

May they affect you to love yourself, and others, and give you occasion, and cause you to embark, or continue on
your life, or healing, growing journey with renewed joy. Let it animate and enliven you, and blow exalting thoughts
and feelings upon you.

The material here belongs to the entire human community. Everyone is encouraged to contribute; share the thoughts,
ideas or words that have a personal meaning to you and let us see how our garden grows. I encourage you to submit
your own favourite inspirational article, story, poem or quotation. Please do so.

If life has you down, turn it around by learning to
resonate to a positive wavelength today!
If your life is fulfilling and happy, why not share that, too?
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Klaas Tuinman
The Awakening (in 4 Parts) - Pt 1
The Awakening - Part 4
Walk Your Talk
The Road Less Travelled
How's Your 'Tude?
Five Rules For a Happy Life
Apache Seasons - Lessons of Life
The Deck of Cards
Grow Old Along with Me - Old Age Is a Gift
The Price of a Miracle
Coffee (a parable)
Ramblings of a Retired Mind
And Then Winter is Here
Crabby Old Man
I Learned All >> in Kindergarten
Dear God
Clay Balls
Love
A Legacy of Love
A Creed to Live By - II
A Mouse Story
Divine Choices - I Have Learned
Shay - Choices
A Special Place
Condemn Yourself for Past Mistakes?
A Friend Around the Corner
Pennies (a Lesson)
A Love Story
I Hope You Dance
The Bracelet
The Budgie of Happiness
The Dalai Lama's Meditation
Why Parents Drink
The Choices of Me
Hold Tightly to Truly Important Things in Life
My Name is "I Am"
God Said, "Let There Be Laughter"
What Women Really Mean - Translate (1)
What Women really Mean - Part 2
Thank You For Your Time
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If I Really Cared
Born Without Ears
A Life Without Left Turns
A Beautiful Heart
Two Friends
If You Can Laugh About It Tomorrow. . .
A Meditation
Life is Not About
Translating What Men Mean (in3 parts) Pt 1
What Men Mean (translate) Pt 2
What Men Mean (translate) Pt 3
When You Thought I Wasn't Looking
Web of Life - Chief Seattle
The "I Can't" Funeral
A Pebble
Affirmations for Each Day
A Second Chance
There is One Flaw in Women
The Strength of a Man
Gravel Roads
Your Children
Hear the Music
Seven Gifts to a Friend
The Old Porch Swing
Don't Underestimate Your Greatness
The Girl That I Used to Be
Commit to be Happy
Maybe
I am Home
Before I Go
Information Please
The Dilemma
Life's Really Important Rules
The Speeding Ticket
Our House
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Of Roses and Thorns
Seeker of the Truth
Life is About
The Work of the Heart
What You Become
The Legend of the Phoenix
Kindness: Carl's Garden
Open Letter from God
A Man and His Dog
Believe in Dreams
Looking for the Rainbow
Thoughts for Today
I am Diana
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True Friends (thoughts on)
Two Choices - II
Pay it Forward - II
The Walls Of Love (Risking)
The Meaning Of Life
Beginning Today
If You Are Going To Help Me
The Dilemma
I Wish For You
If I Really Cared
Comfort Zone - Allowance for Change
Daffodils (Wordsworth)
The Greatest Happiness In Life
If You Can
Yesterday - Today & Tomorrow
Reflections Of A Mother
Being A Mother
God Created Special Angels
Difference Between Strength & Courage
Seven Gifts To a Friend
Desiderata
Windy Road
Different Drums - Different Drummers
Condemning Yourself for Past Mistakes?
I Hope You Dance
Your Attitude
I Firmly Believe
Ten Secrets
A Beautiful Heart
The Symptoms of Inner Peace
A Dedication
Thoughts & Words To Live By
Promise Yourself
The Sense Of A Goose
Friendship
What Does Matter
While I Can
Don't Ever Stop Dreaming
Special Praise For A Dear Dad
Believe In Yourself
Friendship Bond
Set Yourself Free
The Sacred Rose Of Friendship
Journey Of The Soul
Friendship Circle
Choices II
Tequila and Salt
Your Time
Attitude of Gratitude
The Whisper Test
Letter From God (2)
A Child Loaned (Girl)
A Child Loaned (Boy)
Pay It Forward
Around The Bend
Balance Sheet of Life
Autobiography In Five Short Chapters
A Legacy of Love
If Tomorrow Starts Without Me
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Inspirational Articles, Poems, Snippets & Stories
from Dawn Cove Abbey and DawnStar
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MorningStar Inspirations - Page 1 of 2
For My Paco - a Lesson in Empathy
Random Kindness - An Act of
Here's To the Crazy Ones
The Train of Life
6 Billion Blind Men (Humans)?
My Grandfather - Unconditional Love
You Asked Why
Rhythm of Life- Go with the Flow
Believe In You
Thoughts To Remember
Did Anyone Ever Tell You
I Cannot Remember
May You Always Feel Loved
The Paradox of Our Time
Teacher's Pet
Living in the Dash
Memories
Parents' Wish
I Hope and Wish For You
Child Speak
The Invitation
The Optimist Creed - Promise Yourself
Choice
Beginnings
Did You Know?
How To Dance In The Rain
Did You Also Know?
Today Is The Day
Come To The Edge
Achieving Maturity
Two Horses
Allow Your Inner Light To Guide You
Luvya
Wherever You Are - Be There
Love Hangs On
A Forever Friend
A Valentine For The Soul
The Sandpiper
Hold On Tightly To What's Important
Hear The Music
Let Go Of Fear
Let There Be Laughter
Easter Weekend 08
Three Little Words
Be Young
Walk The Talk
A Credo for my Relationship w/Others
Do You Know Where You Are Going?
God Lives Under The Bed
Dialogue and the Open Letter
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