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Inspiring Words For Volunteers
Quotes
Poems
Gratitude
Fables
Thoughts
QUOTES
"Things won are done; Joy's soul lies in the doing."
~ Shakespeare
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from
magic.
~ Arthur C. Clarke
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance
~ Samuel Johnson
"Happiness lies within reach of those who reach beyond themselves."
~ Unknown
"The greatest good is what we do for others."
~ Mother Teresa
"A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances,
but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes."
~ Hugh Downs
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize
how good things really are."
~ Marianne Williamson
"Some people go through life trying to find out what the world
holds for them only to find out too late that it's what they bring
to the world that really counts."
~ Anne of Green Gables
POEMS
No Matter
No matter how grouchy you're feeling,
You'll find a smile more or less healing.
It grows in a wreath
All around your front teeth -
Thus preserving the face from congealing.
Sombody
Somebody did a golden deed,
Somebody proved a friend in need.
Somebody said I'm glad to give,
Somebody said that's how I live.
To be of service to your fellow man
Is great comfort to those who can.
Making the load somewhat lighter
And the outlook somewhat brighter.
To all our volunteers we wish to say,
Enjoy good health and happiness every day.
The Friendly Touch
There is no feeling in this life
That I enjoy so much
As just to shake the hand of one
Who has that friendly touch.
The one who smiles and says hello
Wherever we may meet
In happiness or sorrow and in glory or defeat.
Who is not ever jealous of
Another's person's gain,
Send does not try to run and hide
Each time it looks like rain.
There is no greater comfort and
No more enduring theme,
Than just to know that someone else
Rejoices in my dream.
That someone wishes me the best
Of health and wealth and such,
And in so many other ways
Displays that friendly touch.
EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE
"May all the love and joy you share with others return tenfold
to you!
Thank you for the kindness you have shown."
"It's good to value the things money can buy, but it's good,
too, to check up once in a while and make sure you haven't lost
the precious things in life money can't buy. The gift of yourself
is priceless."
~ Bettie B. Youngs
FABLES
The Goose story
Next fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying
along in "V" formation, think about what science has learned
about why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates
uplift for the bird immediately following it. By flying in a "V"
formation, the whole flock can fly at least 71% farther than if
each bird flew on its own. Perhaps people who share a common direction
can get where they are going quicker and easier if they cooperate.
When a goose falls out of formation, it feels the resistance of
trying to go it alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take
advantage of flying with the flock. If we have as much sense as
a goose, we will work with others who are going the same way as
we are. When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back in the wing
and another goose flies on the point. It pays to take turns doing
hard jobs for our group. The geese honk from behind to encourage
those up front to keep up their speed.
Finally, (get this!) When a goose weakens or is wounded and falls
out of formation, two geese fall out and follow him down to help
and protect him. They stay with him until he is either able to fly
or until he is dead, and they then set out on their own or with
another formation until they catch up with the group. If we had
the sense of a goose, we would stand by each other like that.
~ Author Unknown
THOUGHTS
- Remember that everyone is an expert at something.
- Live your life so that all you want your children to be, they
see in you.
- Spend less time worrying about what you need and more time enjoying
what you have.
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