24 Things Essay, Research Paper

1. Your presence is a present to the world. 2. You’re unique and one of a kind.

3. Your life can be what you want it to be. 4. Take the days just one at a time.

5. Count your blessings, not your troubles. 6. You’ll make it through whatever

comes along. 7. Within you are so many answers. 8. Understand, have courage, be

strong. 9. Don’t put limits on yourself. 10. So many dreams are waiting to be

realized. 11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance. 12. Reach for your

peak, your goal, and your prize. 13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.

14. The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets. 15. Don’t take things

too seriously. 16. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. 17. Remember

that a little love goes a long way. 18. Remember that a lot goes forever. 19.

Remember that friendship is a wise investment. 20. Life’s treasures are people

– together. 21. Realize that nothing is ever too late. 22. Do ordinary things

in an extraordinary way. 23. Have health and hope and happiness. 24. Take the

time to wish upon a star. … And don’t ever forget — for even a day — how

very special you are. "A friend is" A Friend is someone we turn to

when our spirits need a lift. A friend is someone we treasure. For our

friendship is a gift. A friend is someone who fills our lives with beauty, joy,

and grace, makes the world that we live in, a better and happier place. Thanks

for being my friend. "A to Z= Achieve" To Achieve Your Dreams,

Remember Your A-Z’s A-void negative sources, people, things and habits B-elieve

in yourself. C-onsider things from every angle. D-on’t give up and don’t give

in. E-njoy live today: yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. F-amily

and Friends are hidden treasures. Seek them and enjoy their riches. G-ive more

than you planned to give. H-ang on to your dreams. I-gnore those who try to

discourage you. J-ust do it! K-eep on trying, no matter how hard it seems. It

will get better. L-ove yourself first and foremost. M-ake it happen. N-ever lie,

cheat or steal. Always strike a fair deal. O-pen your eyes and see things as

they really are. P-ractice makes perfect. Q-uitters never win and winners never

quit. R-ead, study and learn about everything important in life. S-top

procrastination. T-ake control of your own destiny. U-nderstand yourself in

order to better understand others. V-isualize it W-ant it more than anything. X-ccelerate

your efforts. Y-ou are unique of all of Nature’s creations. Nothing can replace

you. Z-ero in on your target, and go for it! "Have yourself a Merry ‘lil

Christmas" Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light.

From now on, our troubles will be out of sight. Have yourself a merry little

Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away.

Here were are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who

are dear to us, gather near to us once more. Through the years we all will be

together, If the Fates allow. Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. And

have yourself a merry little Christmas now. "A miracle" There’s a

miracle called Friendship, That dwells in the heart. You don’t know how it

happens. Or when it gets it’s start. But you know the special lift it always

brings. You realize that Friendship….. Is God’s most precious gift! "

Desiderata" Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace

there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms

with all people. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to all even to

the dull and ignorant ; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive

people, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself to others you

will become vain and bitter; there will always be greater and lesser persons

than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in

your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing

fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is

full of trickery. But let not this blind you to the virtue there is; many

persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be

yourself especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; in

the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take

kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not

distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and

loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle with yourself. You are a

child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have the right

to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is

unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive

Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of

life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,

it is still a beautiful world. "Footprints" One night a man had a

dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky

flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints

in the sand, one belonging to him, and the other belonging to the Lord. When the

last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in

the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only

one set of footprints. He noticed that it happened at the very lowest and

saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord

about it. Lord, you said that once I decided to follow You, You’d walk with me

all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my

life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed

you most, you would leave me. The Lord replied "My son. My precious child,

I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering,

when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Author unknown "Friendship" "Friendship is a priceless gift, that

can’t be bought or sold. But to have an understanding, it’s worth more than

diamonds or gold". "Happy Birthday Baby" I would like this

message to be a lasting reminder of how special you are to me… A birthday is a

day of happiness, a day for sharing feelings, and a time for celebrating a very

important person. And YOUR birthday is an especially important day… because

it’s a time to wish you a wonderful year ahead. And it’s a time to wish you a

treasure of happiness from the year gone by. And it’s a time to give you a

lasting reminder that you are very special to me… and you always will be.

"Heaven" Everyday, As sure as the rising of the sun, I know that you,

Are always near to my heart, Together we are "One". A gentle smile

upon my face, As I think of when we met. A nicer memory, Would be impossible to

get. Until the next time, When we get together, Remember what we have: The smile

that lasts forever. A slice of heaven in my heart. "Ideals" "

Ideals are like stars, You will not succeed in touching them with your hands.

But like the seafaring men on the desert of waters, You choose them as your

guides, And following them you will reach your destiny." "Enough of an

Artist" " I am enough of an artist To draw freely upon my imagination.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination

encircles the world." — Albert Einstein — "Life’s Richest

Treasure" I hold in my hands a box of gold, With a secret inside, that no

one else knows. The box is priceless, But its easy to see, The treasure inside

Is far more precious to me. Today I share This treasure with thee, It is the

treasure of friendship, You’ve given to me. "It’s allright" "It’s

all right"…Dry your eyes and cry no more. Your dreams await on nearing

shores. A hand extends from someone near, To cast away your doubts and fears.

It’s time to start a life anew, With changes for the both of us. Cling not to

the things you’ve had, Reminders of a time so sad. So rise about the mire and

silt, and free yourself of fear and guilt. Question not the things unknown, Just

please accept the love you’re shown. Trust in things you can not see, and maybe

you’ll believe in me. So now before you here I stand. Just make a wish and take

my hand. "Life’s true harvest" " The true harvest of my daily

life is somewhat as intangible, and indescribable as the tints of morning or

evening. It is a little star-dust caught, A segment of the rainbow which I have

clutched." ——–Henry David Thoreau——– "Lost in Love"

Lost In Love..(With You)…. At times it seems like a fantasy, the love we

share, you and me. I lay awake at night thinking of you, and where our love will

bring us to. I strongly know and believe in my heart, that no matter what, we

will never be apart. Our love grows stronger with every day, and even after we

fight, it never fades away. It’s so rare and special, the bond that keeps us

bound, the love that we have found. With every day our love is new, and this is

my way of saying I Love You. "M" is for Mother" M ….. is for

mother, so thoughtful, kind, and true.. O ….. is for other, none other is like

you… T ….. stands for thanks a million… H ….. for hugs and hush-hush

lullabys, that calmed me down to sleep… E ….. is for everything you

sacrificed for me… R ….. reminds me mother dear, that you’re the greatest !

Really, you are !