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Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 145

26 Nov 2017 26 Comments

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“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” – Ronald Reagan

What a beautiful thought!

Thank you, Spidey for channelling Mr Reagan today!

There are so many problems in this world and though many of us can offer solutions in conversation, we know that our words alone can’t make the changes.

So what if as your average citizen of the world, we can’t solve world poverty, or stop wars happening in other countries?

We can still do something.

There is always someone on your doorstep who needs help, who would show gratitude for any assistance, be it a lift for your elderly neighbour, or a meal for a homeless person. You may be able to donate something to a family in need, or even donate your time to volunteer in a shelter or old folks home… See, it doesn’t always have to be financial help…

Rest assured that however small you think your contribution is, it would mean the world to the one receiving it.

Acts of kindness don’t have to be publicised either. It is great that there are these campaigns about Random Acts of Kindness, but why do them just so you get some recognition?

Help someone because you genuinely want to.

Make it a part of your everyday life, so it becomes second nature.

Have a Serene Sunday Peeps!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 144

19 Nov 2017 44 Comments

by Ritu in Spidey's Serene Sundays, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Anniversary, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Hubby Dearest, love, Motivational, Quote, Serene, Spiderman, Spidey, Spidey's Serene Sunday

“Real love stories never have endings.” Richard Bach

Following in the vein of this special love filled weekend for my Hubby and I, Spidey found this quote which I absolutely loved!

Isn’t this just so true?

If you have found that love of your life, you don’t want your story written, and just signed off ‘happily ever after’… No! You want to continue growing together, evolving together, and writing more chapters of your life together.

Real love should be a never-ending series of books, not a one off chapter book!

I’m off to continue my 16th Anniversary celebrations!

Have a Serene Sunday Peeps!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 143

12 Nov 2017 37 Comments

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“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” Robert Frost

Thank you for this Spidey.

This an important lesson for us all to learn, and to keep with us at all times.

Life does indeed go on, just grab the bull by the horns and keep riding. That bull’s gotta get tired at some point, so you will get a smooth ride sometimes, along with the rough.

Ups and downs – they haunt us all, but always remember that for every down, there is an up, and if you can hold faith in that idea, you will see the bright lights of life soon enough!

Have a Serene Sunday Peeps!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 142

05 Nov 2017 25 Comments

by Ritu in Spidey's Serene Sundays, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Motivational, Quote, Serene, Sikhism, Spiderman, Spidey, Spidey's Serene Sunday

“By conquering your mind, you can conquer the world.” Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Today Spidey found a quote from the first Guru, teacher, of my religion, Sikhism because yesterday was Guru Nanak Gurpurab, or the day we celebrate what would have been his birthday.

I take a lot of strength from many of his words, as he shows such simple wisdom within them.

The quote above is something I find very true. If you ‘conquer’ your mind, show self belief, only then can you go further in your journey, and ultimately, ‘conquer; the world.

Equally, if you can steer your mind to thoughts of purity, then you are able to see the world in a clearer way, and you can make the changes that are more visible, without the fog of opinions and self doubt.

I’m off to go clear my mind, go, clear yours!

Have a Serene Sunday Peeps!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 141

29 Oct 2017 36 Comments

by Ritu in Spidey's Serene Sundays, Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Motivational, Quote, Serene, Spiderman, Spidey, Spidey's Serene Sunday

“If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.” Lucy Larcom

I love this quote, thanks, Spidey!

It is all too easy to point out the things that are wrong with the world, our surroundings, our life, but sometimes, if we step back and think about it there is always something that we could do, big or small, that could make a difference to how we go on to view that same world/surrounding/life.

From learning to say yes/no, to a random act of kindness, a few coins in a charity pot, or knocking on your elderly neighbour’s door to offer your help, it all helps to create a better world, and a better you too!

If your world seems cold and quiet, try and arrange a get together of your friends. Surrounding yourself with people you love and soon, your world will warm up.

When things at work are getting you down, think what it is that is working you up. Is it the work, the volume, the expectations, the pressure? If there is a way you can speak to someone to help lessen the pressure, do it, or try and prioritize your work. Create a schedule so you can keep up with things. Ultimately, if you are unhappy, is it the job itself that isn’t right for you? What can you do to make it better? Are you in a position where you can change careers?

Whatever seems cold, there is a way you can try and warm it up… just look at it from a different perspective and go, kindle those fires!!!!

Have a Serene Sunday Peeps!