Quality of life means different things to different people. However, no matter what, the choices we make determine quality of life. For example, you could have trillions of dollars in bank accounts, investments, and other possessions, but would that make you truly happy? I do not believe so. I do not mean to say that being rich is a bad thing. However, in the words found in Acts 20:35, "In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
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Not everyone can afford to make monetary donations. However, everyone can afford to make time to minister to the sick, volunteer at animal shelters, or volunteer at other non-profit organizations. In Buddha's words, what's important is to "not indulge in charitable acts for your own benefit. Love them for the happiness they bring to others."
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It's all about work and no play... NOT! It's important to live, love, and laugh. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Even King Solomon recognized in Ecclesiastes 3:4, there's "a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance."
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Above all I believe quality of life comes from respect for others. I believe we all have unique qualities and flaws, as well as special personal values and beliefs. As long as we are not hurting others in any manner, we need to live and let live. In the words of the Mexican President, Benito Juarez, "Respect for the rights of others means peace."
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oxo Susi
Enjoy your week!
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Have a great week,
Serena
Lovely photos again, thanks for sharing in Our Beautiful World.AriadnefromGreece!
we have little money, every month is some kind of struggle to get through it... but we are content and feel blessed, every day and that is richness bejond grasp!
Its truly wonderful to 'meet' people who feel the same !
Have a nice abc-wednesday-day / - week
♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #5
sandra de @14
Another thoughtful and honest post and such delightful artwork.
The words of Solomon in Ecclesiastes
'a time to weep and a time to laugh' etc, is one of my many,
favourite Bible
texts that I can read over and over and empathise with.
Thank you for sharing this with us, a most enjoyable read!
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Hugs, LLJ 2 xxx
Chris #10
Wil, ABCW Team
Leslie
abcw team
Have a great week
Sharon K #39
Great card.
Have a great day.
Diane - WOYWW #30
ROG, ABCW
I totally agree that time given far out weighs monetary or materialistic things. It's far more meaningful. The quotes are so meaningful too.
Thank you for sharing. You are always so inspiring.
Blessings to you
Have a happy weekend ♥
Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us.
Wishing you another creative week ahead. HPPF too!
Hugs Giggles
Blessings, Carole
thank you for setting infinite chairs at the table of belonging. for inviting us to reflect from the deepest purest parts of our hearts and live a soulful life of compassion and connection. i am not sure how you found haiku my heart at recuerda mi corazon-i am however exceedingly grateful to have you join us and shine your love light so exquisitely!