Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked," Dad, what
did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added,
"You know, he's much younger than I expected."
You may already have found what you were looking for and not know it, because you expected it to look otherwise. How well
do you know what the object of your search will actually look like? Preconceived notions can be most deceiving. Open yourself
to life – and perceive.
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest
act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a
lifetime. Embrace all equally!
Why not let people who have touched your life in a special way know they did so? Tell them how important they are.
Maybe have lunch with God!
And ....... Thanks for touching my life
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MorningStar – inspirations from Dawn Cove Abbey
did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added,
"You know, he's much younger than I expected."
You may already have found what you were looking for and not know it, because you expected it to look otherwise. How well
do you know what the object of your search will actually look like? Preconceived notions can be most deceiving. Open yourself
to life – and perceive.
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest
act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a
lifetime. Embrace all equally!
Why not let people who have touched your life in a special way know they did so? Tell them how important they are.
Maybe have lunch with God!
And ....... Thanks for touching my life
____________________________________________
MorningStar – inspirations from Dawn Cove Abbey
| Every morning as the sun rises is considered a new beginning. Every day is a new day, a fresh beginning. Yesterday is the past. One cannot change the past, so we focus on the present to prosper of future. I shall make this day my day of opportunity.” ~Sensei Master |
“Most people are about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” ~Mark Twain
Acknowledge your remarkable goodness: there's much to acknowledge.
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Inspirational: Main Menu
Acknowledge your remarkable goodness: there's much to acknowledge.
Soundtrack: none
To submit comments or materials, email: outreach@dawncoveabbey.org
Inspirational: Main Menu
Twinkies and Root Beer
(Will you recognize what you’re looking for when you find it?)
A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he
packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park just
staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about
to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he
offered him a Twinkie.
(Will you recognize what you’re looking for when you find it?)
A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he
packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man. He was sitting in the park just
staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about
to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old man looked hungry, so he
offered him a Twinkie.
He gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so
he offered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating
and smiling, but they never said a word.
As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than
a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. He gave him his biggest smile
ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of
joy on his face.
She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God."
But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? God's got the most beautiful smile I've
ever seen!"
he offered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating
and smiling, but they never said a word.
As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than
a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a hug. He gave him his biggest smile
ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of
joy on his face.
She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I had lunch with God."
But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? God's got the most beautiful smile I've
ever seen!"
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