And then the soul

A house is no home

unless it contains food and fire

for the mind

as well as the body

Margaret Fuller

and the soul!

do not forget the soul!

A home must be a place

where the soul can find peace

And the body can find rest

Because that is the only home

That can stand the test 

of time

and that's poetiquejustis

And let the peace of Christ

rule in your hearts

Colossians 3:15

When the Pressure is On

When we long for life without difficulties, 

remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds

 and diamonds are made under pressure.

Peter Marshall

Pressure

Pressure cooker

Pressure points

Today

Take the pressure off of someone else

And while you are at it....it would not hurt to take the pressure off of yourself before it is too late

Things flow better when they are not being pushed down, you know

 and that's poetiquejustis

In quietness and confidence is your strength

Isaiah 30:15

Such a Deal!

 Kind words do not cost much

yet they accomplish much

Blaise Pascal

It only takes a word or two

if they are sincere

if they are not just in passing

if they come from your heart

to make another person feel

real

Just think!

You can make someone feel real today!

Just by taking the time to say something kind!

That is amazing

and that's poetiquejustis

Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land

Proverbs 25:25

So shines a good deed

How far that little candle throws his beams!

 So shines a good deed in a weary world.
William Shakespeare

The smallest act of kindness

The flicker of  a smile

The  touch that warms the heart

The words that light the way

Today, may you give and receive that light

in abundance

and that's poetiquejustis

You, Lord, keep my lamp burning;
   My God turns my darkness into light.

Psalm 18:28

The Point Is...

Believe that for every problem there is a solution

Norman Vincent Peale

For every cloud there may not be a rainbow

For every dream there may not be a dream come true

But to every moment there is something you can offer

And that something is the you that is YOU

and that's poetiquejustis

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy;

 at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 16:11

Such a Success

I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it.

Jonathan Winters

Success can be very slow in coming

It can seem to be always around the bend

Down the road

somewhere

The accolades

The awards and rewards

The money

But then again....maybe we are the ones who are slow

Slow to see where success really is .

Tell me...

Do you know how to love and be loved?

Do you take joy in the gentler moments?

Can you walk your own path without the admiration of others?

Yes?

Well, then success is yours!

Greet it! 

Enjoy it! Run with it!

then  keep moving ahead.

And that's poetiquejustis

We were not looking for praise from me; not from you or anyone else

I Thessalonians 2:6

Hark!

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.  I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future.  The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.  I will not shut out the lessons that they teach.  Oh, tell me I may sponge away the writing on this stone!” – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

Hark !

The angels are singing

The sky is alight

Reminding us that the Hope of the world

Was born Christmas night

Our hearts hear their music

There is so much to tell

Our lives changed forever

God with us- Emmanuel

And that's poetiquejustis
wishing you a blessed and happy Christmas

Bide and Abide

Every man must bide his time

in constant, cheerful, steady endeavors.

H. W. Longfellow

Wrapping up your dreams for the days to come

Putting a bow on all that is ahead

Making that list of all that matters

and then promising yourself

that the gift that is you

is something you will share

with the world.

And that's poetiquejustis

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

Hasty-such an interesting word

   Take time for all things

   Great haste makes great waste

   Benjamin Franklin

Instant relationships

Microwaved meals

I

 Insta- photos

Makes you wonder what we are doing with 

all that left over time....

oh....I see

Maybe we should take the time

to get to know someone

or learn how to cook a meal....

or even paint a picture

Yes...

that all takes time

But you will learn so much more along the way!

and that's poetiquejustis

Desire without knowledge is not good- 

how much more will hasty feet miss the way!

Proverbs 19:2