Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves; they will always have entertainment.
Blessed are those who can distinguish between a mountain and a molehill; they will save themselves a lot of trouble.
Blessed are those who can rest and sleep without looking for excuses; they will become wise.
Blessed are those who know how to be silent and listen; they will learn new things.
Blessed are those who are intelligent enough not to take themselves too seriously; they will be appreciated.
Blessed are you if you can look seriously at small things and peacefully at serious things; you will go far in life.
Blessed are you if you can admire a smile and forget a scowl; your path will be sunlit.
Blessed are you if you can interpret the attitudes of others with good will, even when appearances are to the contrary; you may seem naive but that is the price of charity.
Blessed are those who think before acting and who laugh before thinking; they will avoid foolish mistakes.
Blessed are you if you know how to be silent and smile even when you are interrupted, contradicted or walked on; the gospel is beginning to take root in your heart.
Blessed are you especially if you know how to recognise the Lord in all those you meet; you have found the true light, true wisdom.
Fr. Joseph Folliet
I'm always entertained. :o)
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. I may need to copy and print them out so I can read them from time to time.
Peace and Laughter!
oh fun fun... and then the last one.. I need work!
ReplyDeleteLord teach me to love and see people as you see them ...
great post - thanks for sharing.
Wise words ... that second-to-last one pretty much sums up my life as a Mom. Well, not all the time but a fair amount of the time. I will endeavour to be silent and smile more often.
ReplyDeleteQuite enjoyable to ponder - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are getting better at being a "talking chicken." That story was quite eye-opening, and I know there is a time and place to promote what's good - even if we made it! Blessings.
Blessed are those who don't take life too seriously. Life will take itself seriously enough for you. ... I think anyway :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Thanks for your comment on mine.