Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
Today I would like to share an inspirational poem with you. It's about believing in youself and letting you shine. Here it is.
Time flies and memories fade.
People change and new friendships are made.
Only the true remain forever at our side.
Eventually the disappointment and pain will subside.
It is all about the journey and what has yet to come.
Life is what you make of it; you are what you've become.
Life is too short to hold onto regrets.
Forgiveness is key even though you may never forget.
Cherish the good and remove the bad.
Some people don't realize till it's gone what they've had.
Moving on is a way of life.
There will always be obstacles, pain, and strife.
You must believe that you are strong enough to fight.
You have to believe in yourself to do what is right.
Always do for YOU no matter what you do,
Because in the end the only one who has your back is you.
Never be afraid to take a stand,
And always be willing to lend a helping hand.
A little bit goes a long way.
All it takes is a smile to brighten someone's day.
Your chance to live is now, so what are you waiting for?
The world is yours for the taking and so much more.
Endless possibilities are forever at your disposal.
The chance to live another day is life's golden proposal.
Never let anyone tear you down,
And never let anyone steal your shine and make you frown.
So will you sit in the shadows and let darkness win again?
Or will you rise up and make the light your friend?
Here is your chance, so what will you do?
You've got this because I believe in you!
Blessings to you all.
Fenia City Cathedral
Moderator: Community Team
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
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Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
The following is the philosophy of an old and wise man from North-Fenia. You don't have to actually answer the questions if you don't want to. Just read the whole message straight through to the end, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in Secfenia.
2. Name the last five dice winners.
3. Name the last five people who won in a duel.
4. Name ten people who have got nobility.
5. Name the wisest university professors of the realm.
6. Name the very first King of Fenia.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
Blessings to you all.
The following is the philosophy of an old and wise man from North-Fenia. You don't have to actually answer the questions if you don't want to. Just read the whole message straight through to the end, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in Secfenia.
2. Name the last five dice winners.
3. Name the last five people who won in a duel.
4. Name ten people who have got nobility.
5. Name the wisest university professors of the realm.
6. Name the very first King of Fenia.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
Blessings to you all.
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Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
Today I would like to preach about quests. To be more specific, about one particular quest, which, however, all of us have. This is our personal challenge we have to face. What is this quest is about? Well, here is a short poem about it.
For most of my life, I've been on a quest
To discover just who I might be,
Earnestly searching, day after day,
So desperate to recognize me.
I've felt moments of utter fulfillment
And moments I couldn't go on,
But I knew for the sake of my heart and my soul,
To succeed, I would have to be strong.
But the people around me seemed so lost themselves
That I feared I might be on my own.
But then there'd be someone who would reach out and help
And remind me I wasn't alone.
I've wanted so much to be happy,
To know what it was to feel peace,
And I thought if I finally felt sure of myself,
Then the pain and the struggles would cease.
But I've learned that this journey is endless;
The discoveries are fresh every day,
And no matter how much I might know of myself,
They'll be times I will still lose my way.
And as I've grown older, I truly believe
I may never know all I can be.
But the answers are not waiting out in the world
But have always laid right inside me.
We're all on this quest to discover ourselves,
Together but through our own ways,
Overcoming whatever might get in our paths,
So we can feel better someday.
But always remember not to stray far
From what matters and what's really true.
In this life you don't have to be perfect.
In the end, you just have to be you.
Blessings to you all.
Today I would like to preach about quests. To be more specific, about one particular quest, which, however, all of us have. This is our personal challenge we have to face. What is this quest is about? Well, here is a short poem about it.
For most of my life, I've been on a quest
To discover just who I might be,
Earnestly searching, day after day,
So desperate to recognize me.
I've felt moments of utter fulfillment
And moments I couldn't go on,
But I knew for the sake of my heart and my soul,
To succeed, I would have to be strong.
But the people around me seemed so lost themselves
That I feared I might be on my own.
But then there'd be someone who would reach out and help
And remind me I wasn't alone.
I've wanted so much to be happy,
To know what it was to feel peace,
And I thought if I finally felt sure of myself,
Then the pain and the struggles would cease.
But I've learned that this journey is endless;
The discoveries are fresh every day,
And no matter how much I might know of myself,
They'll be times I will still lose my way.
And as I've grown older, I truly believe
I may never know all I can be.
But the answers are not waiting out in the world
But have always laid right inside me.
We're all on this quest to discover ourselves,
Together but through our own ways,
Overcoming whatever might get in our paths,
So we can feel better someday.
But always remember not to stray far
From what matters and what's really true.
In this life you don't have to be perfect.
In the end, you just have to be you.
Blessings to you all.
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Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
You might ask yourselves sometimes , how the true value of a day can be measured? By the amount of money we have earned from our daily work? Or perhaps the achievements we have made? Well, if you are still pondering on the answer, then think over the following questions and you fill find the answer quickly.
Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?
Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?
Or a churlish sort of "Howdy" and then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?
Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast,
That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said;
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day, or lose it, was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say,
You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?
Blessings to you all.
You might ask yourselves sometimes , how the true value of a day can be measured? By the amount of money we have earned from our daily work? Or perhaps the achievements we have made? Well, if you are still pondering on the answer, then think over the following questions and you fill find the answer quickly.
Is anybody happier because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you?
Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along?
Or a churlish sort of "Howdy" and then vanish in the throng?
Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way,
Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today?
Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast,
That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said;
Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day, or lose it, was it well or sorely spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent?
As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say,
You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today?
Blessings to you all.
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Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
Today I would like to share with you a short story, which has double moral. It's about the sheep and a pig.
One day a shepherd discovered a fat Pig in the meadow where his Sheep were pastured. He very quickly captured the porker, which squealed at the top of its voice the moment the Shepherd laid his hands on it. You would have thought, to hear the loud squealing, that the Pig was being cruelly hurt. But in spite of its squeals and struggles to escape, the Shepherd tucked his prize under his arm and started off to the butcher in the marketplace.
The Sheep in the pasture were much astonished and amused at the Pig’s behavior and followed the Shepherd and his charge to the pasture gate.
“What makes you squeal like that?” asked one of the Sheep. “The Shepherd often catches and carries off one of us. But we should feel very much ashamed to make such a terrible fuss about it like you do.”
“That is all very well,” replied the Pig, with a squeal and a frantic kick. “When he catches you he is only after your wool. But he wants my bacon! Gree-ee-ee!”
Dear Sister and Brothers, what this story tells us first is that it's easy to be brave when there is no real danger around. Second, it tells us, that it is easy to assume someone is experiencing the same thing you experience when in actuality it is very much not the same. Sometimes it can be tempting to lecture others, but beware: there are no totally same situations, totally same lives, totally same experiences. Always be open and try to understand the other one's position in depth, before speaking.
Blessings to you all.
Today I would like to share with you a short story, which has double moral. It's about the sheep and a pig.
One day a shepherd discovered a fat Pig in the meadow where his Sheep were pastured. He very quickly captured the porker, which squealed at the top of its voice the moment the Shepherd laid his hands on it. You would have thought, to hear the loud squealing, that the Pig was being cruelly hurt. But in spite of its squeals and struggles to escape, the Shepherd tucked his prize under his arm and started off to the butcher in the marketplace.
The Sheep in the pasture were much astonished and amused at the Pig’s behavior and followed the Shepherd and his charge to the pasture gate.
“What makes you squeal like that?” asked one of the Sheep. “The Shepherd often catches and carries off one of us. But we should feel very much ashamed to make such a terrible fuss about it like you do.”
“That is all very well,” replied the Pig, with a squeal and a frantic kick. “When he catches you he is only after your wool. But he wants my bacon! Gree-ee-ee!”
Dear Sister and Brothers, what this story tells us first is that it's easy to be brave when there is no real danger around. Second, it tells us, that it is easy to assume someone is experiencing the same thing you experience when in actuality it is very much not the same. Sometimes it can be tempting to lecture others, but beware: there are no totally same situations, totally same lives, totally same experiences. Always be open and try to understand the other one's position in depth, before speaking.
Blessings to you all.
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Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
Today I would like to speak about possibilities lying within ourselves. You have surely met creatures, who looked at others with jealousy for what they have achieved in life and tried everything to defame them - just because they were considered braver, stronger, more successful. Well, my Dear Brothers and Sister, please allow me to offer you a poem about the right attitude, when you are tempted to feel similarly.
Figure it out for yourself, my lad,
You've all that the greatest of men have had,
Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes,
And a brain to use if you would be wise.
With this equipment they all began,
So start for the top and say "I can."
Look them over, the wise and great,
They take their food from a common plate
And similar knives and forks they use,
With similar laces they tie their shoes,
The world considers them brave and smart.
But you've all they had when they made their start.
You can triumph and come to skill,
You can be great if only you will,
You're well equipped for what fight you choose,
You have legs and arms and a brain to use,
And the man who has risen, great deeds to do
Began his life with no more than you.
You are the handicap you must face,
You are the one who must choose your place,
You must say where you want to go.
How much you will study the truth to know,
God has equipped you for life, But He
Lets you decide what you want to be.
Courage must come from the soul within,
The man must furnish the will to win,
So figure it out for yourself, my lad,
You were born with all that the great have had,
With your equipment they all began.
Get hold of yourself, and say: "I can."
Blessings to you all.
Today I would like to speak about possibilities lying within ourselves. You have surely met creatures, who looked at others with jealousy for what they have achieved in life and tried everything to defame them - just because they were considered braver, stronger, more successful. Well, my Dear Brothers and Sister, please allow me to offer you a poem about the right attitude, when you are tempted to feel similarly.
Figure it out for yourself, my lad,
You've all that the greatest of men have had,
Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes,
And a brain to use if you would be wise.
With this equipment they all began,
So start for the top and say "I can."
Look them over, the wise and great,
They take their food from a common plate
And similar knives and forks they use,
With similar laces they tie their shoes,
The world considers them brave and smart.
But you've all they had when they made their start.
You can triumph and come to skill,
You can be great if only you will,
You're well equipped for what fight you choose,
You have legs and arms and a brain to use,
And the man who has risen, great deeds to do
Began his life with no more than you.
You are the handicap you must face,
You are the one who must choose your place,
You must say where you want to go.
How much you will study the truth to know,
God has equipped you for life, But He
Lets you decide what you want to be.
Courage must come from the soul within,
The man must furnish the will to win,
So figure it out for yourself, my lad,
You were born with all that the great have had,
With your equipment they all began.
Get hold of yourself, and say: "I can."
Blessings to you all.
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Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
Today I would like to speak about the diversity of attributes. Indeed, each of us came to this world with a certain set of talent, each of us has our own abilities, and our aptitudes are so very different. What is the most important thing, though, in relation of our personal possibilities? Well, let me offer you a short poem about this topic.
If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill,
Be a scrub in the valley — but be
The best little scrub by the side of the rill;
Be a bush if you can't be a tree.
If you can't be a bush be a bit of the grass,
And some highway happier make;
If you can't be a muskie then just be a bass —
But the liveliest bass in the lake!
We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew,
There's something for all of us here,
There's big work to do, and there's lesser to do,
And the task you must do is the near.
If you can't be a highway then just be a trail,
If you can't be the sun, be a star;
It isn't by size that you win or you fail —
Be the best of whatever you are!
Blessings to you all.
Today I would like to speak about the diversity of attributes. Indeed, each of us came to this world with a certain set of talent, each of us has our own abilities, and our aptitudes are so very different. What is the most important thing, though, in relation of our personal possibilities? Well, let me offer you a short poem about this topic.
If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill,
Be a scrub in the valley — but be
The best little scrub by the side of the rill;
Be a bush if you can't be a tree.
If you can't be a bush be a bit of the grass,
And some highway happier make;
If you can't be a muskie then just be a bass —
But the liveliest bass in the lake!
We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew,
There's something for all of us here,
There's big work to do, and there's lesser to do,
And the task you must do is the near.
If you can't be a highway then just be a trail,
If you can't be the sun, be a star;
It isn't by size that you win or you fail —
Be the best of whatever you are!
Blessings to you all.
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Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
Today I would like to speak about desire. I think, all of us have some sudden desire, something we would like to achieve. Desires are tricky, though, as the following short story presents us:
A little girl lived in a small, very simple, poor house on a hill and as she grew she would play in the small garden and as she grew she was able to see over the garden fence and across the valley to a wonderful house high on the hill - and this house had golden windows, so golden and shining that the little girl would dream of how magic it would be to grow up and live in a house with golden windows instead of an ordinary house like hers.
And although she loved her parents and her family, she yearned to live in such a golden house and dreamed all day about how wonderful and exciting it must feel to live there.
When she got to an age where she gained enough skill and sensibility to go outside her garden fence, she asked her mother is she could go for a bike ride outside the gate and down the lane. After pleading with her, her mother finally allowed her to go, insisting that she kept close to the house and didn't wander too far. The day was beautiful and the little girl knew exactly where she was heading! Down the lane and across the valley, she rode her bike until she got to the gate of the golden house across on the other hill.
As she dismounted her bike and lent it against the gate post, she focused on the path that lead to the house and then on the house itself...and was so disappointed as she realised all the windows were plain and rather dirty, reflecting nothing other than the sad neglect of the house that stood derelict.
So sad she didn't go any further and turned, heart broken as she remounted her bike ... As she glanced up she saw a sight to amaze her...there across the way on her side of the valley was a little house and its windows glistened golden ...as the sun shone on her little home.
She realised that she had been living in her golden house and all the love and care she found there was what made her home the 'golden house'. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose!
Dear Sisters and Brothers, it's not rare that the same happens with us. We can chase big dreams, or the ideal house /work/ partner, while we fail to realize that we have already found it. So open your eyes and your soul to appreciate what you already have: your own "golden house".
Blessings to you all.
Today I would like to speak about desire. I think, all of us have some sudden desire, something we would like to achieve. Desires are tricky, though, as the following short story presents us:
A little girl lived in a small, very simple, poor house on a hill and as she grew she would play in the small garden and as she grew she was able to see over the garden fence and across the valley to a wonderful house high on the hill - and this house had golden windows, so golden and shining that the little girl would dream of how magic it would be to grow up and live in a house with golden windows instead of an ordinary house like hers.
And although she loved her parents and her family, she yearned to live in such a golden house and dreamed all day about how wonderful and exciting it must feel to live there.
When she got to an age where she gained enough skill and sensibility to go outside her garden fence, she asked her mother is she could go for a bike ride outside the gate and down the lane. After pleading with her, her mother finally allowed her to go, insisting that she kept close to the house and didn't wander too far. The day was beautiful and the little girl knew exactly where she was heading! Down the lane and across the valley, she rode her bike until she got to the gate of the golden house across on the other hill.
As she dismounted her bike and lent it against the gate post, she focused on the path that lead to the house and then on the house itself...and was so disappointed as she realised all the windows were plain and rather dirty, reflecting nothing other than the sad neglect of the house that stood derelict.
So sad she didn't go any further and turned, heart broken as she remounted her bike ... As she glanced up she saw a sight to amaze her...there across the way on her side of the valley was a little house and its windows glistened golden ...as the sun shone on her little home.
She realised that she had been living in her golden house and all the love and care she found there was what made her home the 'golden house'. Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose!
Dear Sisters and Brothers, it's not rare that the same happens with us. We can chase big dreams, or the ideal house /work/ partner, while we fail to realize that we have already found it. So open your eyes and your soul to appreciate what you already have: your own "golden house".
Blessings to you all.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/KXp3SuN.png)
Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today I would like to present a nice poem about happiness. How can we be happy? Well, it's a question that so many creatures have already asked. Now, please listen to what the poem is teaching to us.
Life may not let me choose my lot,
But whether I'd be happy or not...
That is my choice.
To leave hurtful memories behind
Or allow them to bother my mind...
The choice is mine.
To fret over a mistake when it's done
Or learn from it and move on...
The choice is mine.
To be bothered by all that people say
Or ignore them and go my own way...
The choice is mine.
To hide my feelings, pent up, unspoken,
Or say my mind and ease the burden...
The choice is mine.
To enjoy what I've been able to gain
Or ungratefully regard it with disdain...
The choice is mine.
Sometimes I won't get to pick my lot,
But whether I'll be happy or not
Will always be my choice.
Blessings to you all.
Today I would like to present a nice poem about happiness. How can we be happy? Well, it's a question that so many creatures have already asked. Now, please listen to what the poem is teaching to us.
Life may not let me choose my lot,
But whether I'd be happy or not...
That is my choice.
To leave hurtful memories behind
Or allow them to bother my mind...
The choice is mine.
To fret over a mistake when it's done
Or learn from it and move on...
The choice is mine.
To be bothered by all that people say
Or ignore them and go my own way...
The choice is mine.
To hide my feelings, pent up, unspoken,
Or say my mind and ease the burden...
The choice is mine.
To enjoy what I've been able to gain
Or ungratefully regard it with disdain...
The choice is mine.
Sometimes I won't get to pick my lot,
But whether I'll be happy or not
Will always be my choice.
Blessings to you all.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/KXp3SuN.png)
Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge
Re: Fenia City Cathedral
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Faith,
Today I would like to speak about an important attribute: persistence. What is persistence actually? It's a kind of mental strength that makes it possible for us to hold on, when we are in a hard situation, to go on and walk the path of life, even when the route is troublesome.
Well, let me share a short poem with you about this kind of strength.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must—but don’t you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don’t give up, though the pace seems slow—
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor’s cup,
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out—
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit—
It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.
Blessings to you all.
Today I would like to speak about an important attribute: persistence. What is persistence actually? It's a kind of mental strength that makes it possible for us to hold on, when we are in a hard situation, to go on and walk the path of life, even when the route is troublesome.
Well, let me share a short poem with you about this kind of strength.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must—but don’t you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don’t give up, though the pace seems slow—
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor’s cup,
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out—
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit—
It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.
Blessings to you all.
![Image](https://i.imgur.com/KXp3SuN.png)
Priestess * Lady of Nettlebane Tower * Baroness of Linbridge