Burden of convenience

From day to day we are constantly vexed by minor annoyances. Some things break, while others wear out. Still if we let it get to us, then it will.

There are inventions which make our lives easier. We become accustomed to having them available. So, when they are gone we become frustrated.

They are not necessary for our existence, merely our convenience. It is not wrong to have these things. However, we should not depend on them.

Too many straws and the back will collapse. Minor matters can only grow into major ones if we allow it. Do not let comfort be turned into a burden.

What you have should never have you. Let go of anything that tends to test your patience. No advantage is worth the irritation experienced.

People are hard enough to deal with. Our possessions can easily turn into encumbrances. The time comes when their loss ends up being a great relief.

Unexpected meaning

Pastimes can have unexpected meaning. They might start as something done to while away the day. Yet later, they could have real sentimental value.

It is the little things we do that are often underestimated. We do not know their importance at first glance. Their enjoyment is an unsung pleasure.

Larger matters tend to take care of themselves. A simple decision can be worth more than any other. A single utterance can do a great deal of damage. 

Quality need not come in great quantity. A moment spent caring is better than a lifetime wasted. What you have to show will mean so much more.

Though years may pass, the memory will stay. It could become a precious reminder of time gone by. When you least suspect, is when it comes to mind.

Do not get lost in the chaos of life. Stand firm while everything is spinning around you. The burdens of existence cannot be allowed to cover the blessings.

Interest to inspiration

Our experiences of real enthusiasm are few and far between. So, it must be nurtured whenever we see it. For such interest can give birth to inspiration.

Often, we do things for the sake of another. When someone is genuinely enthused, they yearn to share. Do not be the one raining on their parade.

As infectious as these things are, do not be surprised to be caught up in them. Their nature is to spread. Enjoyment is found when we least expect.

It is not hard to be swept up in someone's vision. You can go along for the ride. Yet, it is better to be the one who makes the journey more fulfilling.

With those who cannot be moved, one must question their humanity. To be alive is to be able to feel. We should not emulate the things which cannot.

When we share the excitement of others, then it can grow. The interest takes on a life of its own. Who knows what fruit will come from such fertile soil?

Job well done

Each of us has things we are good at. It is shameful when we let our talents go to waste. That which we do not use will inevitably fall apart from disuse.

Practice is what turns an idea into a genuine interest. We do what we love even when no one is watching. Without a bit of praise, we will proceed.

No one starts out as an expert. It takes time to learn the best way to do things. Those who are quick to criticize are slow to put forth an effort themselves.

Art is not born of knowledge but of heart. It is does not matter how others have done it. We all have our own style and it will be reflected in the work.

Those who excel learn the techniques. They show respect for what others have accomplished. Then, they set out to do something which is their own.

It is the enthusiasm which gives you energy to continue. The difficulties should never rob you of the joy. Let the exhaustion come from a job well done.

Built to last

Things do not last in this world. Often, they are made with the cheapest materials. It takes great care to keep them together long enough to even be useful.

What you build the elements could take away. Even the best workmanship can be lost in a fire. We are fortunate if what we have is here after a few years.

That which exists inside has a better chance. But we must communicate it to those around us. When others share our passions, they have more longevity.

If you love something, it already has a higher standing. You would not think of planning for its obsolescence. Time may pass, but it will still remain.

Yet, the day comes when you must pass it on. Otherwise, when you go it shall accompany you. And the world will have lost something it cannot get back.

Caring has a way of slowing the clock. If it lives in your heart, it can be shared with others. The memories may fade, but the inspiration is built to last.

Our one day

We all get one day a year. It commemorates the day we entered this world. No matter how many have gone by, let not a single one of them be wasted.

It is not just about growing older, but the journey that has brought us this far. We have been through so much. Let us be prepared for what is yet to come.

Take the time to celebrate what has been accomplished. Determine how to overcome your mistakes. Enjoy these fleeting moments before they are past.

Our lives are not just an accumulation of days. What we do will determine their real value. Understand that the rest of one's life begins today.

Many people may share the day of your birth. We will all enjoy it in our own way. Do not let it pass without at least acknowledging what it means.

Enjoyment need not dim with age. The waning of our vigor should have no effect on our smile. For those with a glad heart, age really is just a number.

Being there

Not all problems are easily fixed. Sometimes, it takes some time to put the pieces back together. To get results, you must put in whatever effort is required.

People are not machines, so there is no blueprint for dealing with them. Often, the best that you can do is to listen. Then, you will learn what is needed.

A person's feelings tend to guide their actions. Be careful of your own, and wary of where they will lead. Know that what you do affects more than you.

Set aside your concerns for the sake of others. Do and say only what will make things better. Sometimes, what is best is to maintain one's silence.

Just being there can mean more than anything else. We all have our path to walk in life. Still, it is comforting when we realize we are not traveling alone.

To be loved and supported is a blessing beyond measure. Cherish those who seek to lift your spirits. When you are weak, they will show you your strength.