tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51363171974719119102024-02-07T20:19:50.540-06:00Pearls of Wisdom For Creating a Joyful LifeA heartfelt and thought-provoking guide for women, both young and old. This book makes a great gift for daughters, mothers, sisters, friends and co-workers. Inside you’ll find 25 pearls of hard-earned wisdom and inspirational quotes about happiness, forgiveness, accountability, anger, friendship, jealousy and more, to help speed you on your way to a more joyful life. Read a few of the pages posted on this blog.Gloria Hander Lyonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418652280615680114noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136317197471911910.post-25961368854419408852010-11-08T22:37:00.001-06:002014-01-11T14:49:15.956-06:00Pearls of Wisdom For Creating a Joyful Life by Gloria Hander Lyons<div class="MsoNormal" style="border: currentColor; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-word;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGi1a2mWug9wvMPdAiUfJ7euANafwtj1vvV7PrNbuE_d87pBvBHjggWGwNsmbP7i2TJB-mo6F6kGVGDTxYvkoZCuAasmr0SivqjRrJNGbt8XXnFsB-mmvlxsJiqFi0N3IznCWPGwn8JeXX/s1600/Pearls+of+Wisdom+Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGi1a2mWug9wvMPdAiUfJ7euANafwtj1vvV7PrNbuE_d87pBvBHjggWGwNsmbP7i2TJB-mo6F6kGVGDTxYvkoZCuAasmr0SivqjRrJNGbt8XXnFsB-mmvlxsJiqFi0N3IznCWPGwn8JeXX/s200/Pearls+of+Wisdom+Front.jpg" height="200" px="true" width="200" /></a><span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"><span style="font-size: large;">This book is a heartfelt and thought-provoking guide for women, both young and old. It makes a great gift for daughters, mothers, sisters, friends and co-workers.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;"></span><span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-armenian-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-currency-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">Inside you’ll find 25 pearls of hard-earned wisdom and inspirational quotes about happiness, forgiveness, accountability, anger, friendship, jealousy and more, to help speed you on your way to a more joyful life.</span></span></div>
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Gloria Hander Lyonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418652280615680114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136317197471911910.post-28089923708761358082010-11-08T22:35:00.001-06:002014-01-11T14:49:36.636-06:00Pearls of Wisdom For Creating a Joyful Life: Happiness<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You, alone, create your own happiness. No one else can “make you happy”—not a parent, a friend, a boyfriend or husband.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Achieving this state of contentment depends entirely on how you perceive your life’s situation and the choices you make during your lifetime. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you adjust your attitude so that you are truly grateful for all that you have instead of bemoaning the fact that you have so little, you will be a happier person. No matter what your level of wealth, physical attributes or mental capacity, make the most of what you’ve got. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Happiness doesn’t just happen. It takes some thought and planning. Choose the type of career, lifestyle and relationships that you want—don’t let them choose you. You always have a choice, and the final decision is yours, so pick the ones that will give you the most joy.</span></div>
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Gloria Hander Lyonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418652280615680114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136317197471911910.post-69363443578907673012010-11-08T22:29:00.002-06:002014-01-11T14:50:06.939-06:00Pearls of Wisdom For Creating a Joyful Life: Forgiveness<div style="text-align: center;">
<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Forgiveness isn’t about the other person at all; it’s a gift that you give to yourself. It allows you to let go of your feelings of pain and anger to make room in your heart for love and joy.</span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Set yourself free from those negative feelings, and move on to a better and more joyful future!</span></em></div>
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</span>Gloria Hander Lyonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418652280615680114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136317197471911910.post-31792354925583065862010-11-08T22:23:00.002-06:002014-01-11T14:50:29.966-06:00Pearls of Wisdom For Creating a Joyful Life: Friendship<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Whether related or not, these women will be your sisters who share your most intimate thoughts and feelings and all of life’s ups and downs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You will laugh together and cry together, and, most importantly, you will always be there for each other in times of need.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It’s important to cultivate these relationships. They aren’t always easy to find and take time and care to foster, but knowing you have this “safety net” will make your life infinitely more enjoyable.</span></div>
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Gloria Hander Lyonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418652280615680114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136317197471911910.post-89671344476114430922010-11-08T22:00:00.001-06:002014-01-11T14:51:03.887-06:00Pearls of Wisdom For Creating a Joyful Life: Self-Respect<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others. </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>If you put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price. </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Give yourself the same respect that you offer to others. Accept yourself as you are with whatever faults you may have and be proud of your accomplishments, strengths and special talents.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You deserve to be treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Do not endure emotional, mental or physical abuse in any form from anyone. Tolerating such behavior sends the message that it is acceptable. It is not! If you ever find yourself in such a relationship, get help and get out!</span></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">T<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">he future lies before you, like paths of pure white snow. Be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.</span></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Always think before you act! No matter how fun the activity might seem or how much pressure your peers might exert, ask yourself this question: “Is it worth sacrificing my entire future for?”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anger is generally the result of frustration. It’s a heavy burden to bear and not only blocks your joy but creates stress that can actually cause physical damage to your body.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the words of Colin Powell, “Get mad and get over it.” Sometimes getting angry can motivate us into making a long-overdue change in our lives, but then we need to let it go and move on to a more joyful place.</span></span></div>
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Gloria Hander Lyonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02418652280615680114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136317197471911910.post-10847825146357620962010-11-08T15:20:00.002-06:002014-01-11T14:52:36.607-06:00Pearls of Wisdom For Creating a Joyful Life: Jealousy<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Jealousy is simply and clearly the fear that you do not have value. Jealousy scans for evidence to prove the point - that others will be preferred and rewarded more than you. There is only one alternative - self-value. If you cannot love yourself, you will not believe that you are loved. You will always think it's a mistake or luck. Take your eyes off others and turn the scanner within. Find the seeds of your jealousy, clear the old voices and experiences. Put all the energy into building your personal and emotional security. Then you will be the one others envy, and you can remember the pain and reach out to them.</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jealousy springs from insecurity because you might think that you are not as smart, capable, attractive, popular, or accomplished as others. This insecurity makes you feel angry and hurt. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These negative feelings will permeate every aspect of your life, especially your relationships with other people, and block any hope of a joyful life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only by changing your perception of yourself can you overcome jealousy. Work on the areas of your life where you feel inadequate in order to boost your self-esteem and sense of confidence.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle on a daily basis, you might want to take a step back, reassess your plan of action and apply a softer, gentler approach to life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Some of you who are reading this guide might feel that you are too old to benefit from these lessons. But it’s never too late to turn your life around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">No matter what your age or life experiences, you can choose a new direction—one that will lead to a more joyful life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anything is possible if you care enough about yourself to change the things you can and adjust your attitude to accept the things you can’t.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>but their echoes are truly endless.</em></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It’s wonderful to be able to create a more joyful life for ourselves, but it’s even more rewarding to share that joy with others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you will pass along these pearls of wisdom to those around you—your sister, mother, daughter, aunt, neighbor, friend and co-worker, so they can use them to create happiness in their lives, as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">What better way to accomplish this task than by forming a support group of women to share advice and encouragement with each other—a sisterhood of joy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now that you know how to create a joyful life, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">share your “pearls” with others!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>O</em></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>nly as high as I reach can I grow,<br />
Only as far as I seek can I go,<br />
Only as deep as I look can I see,<br />
Only as much as I dream can I be.</em></span><br />
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