MENA distractions as therapy

[a1angied 0]

I think I may be a combo of all three if that is possible

Subject: Re: Coffee

GOOD DAY TO ALL.......

You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.

Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.

In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl.

Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."

"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.

Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.

Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"

Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

"Which are you?" she asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?

Think of this: Which am I ? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain.. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.

Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

You might want to send this message to those people who mean something to you (I JUST DID); to those who have touched your life in one way or another; to those who make you smile when you really need it; to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down; to those whose friendship you appreciate; to those who are so meaningful in your life.

If you don't send it, you will just miss out on the opportunity to brighten someone's day with this message!

It's easier to build a child than repair an adult. !!!!!!! This is so true.

May we all be COFFEE!

[a1angied 0]

Repeat after me:

[This is the Day the Lord has made.]

God has kept me here for a reason.

I survived because He has a plan for me.

All my bad relationships, the consequences, the

hard times, the sad times, the death of my loved ones, the back

stabbing from my friends, the negative thoughts, or the lack ofsupport

I made it because I am blessed!

I release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings and grudges

because I am abundantly blessed! I recognize them as the illusions they are,

and sent from the enemy to kill my spirit, steal my joy, and destroy my faith.

For God is all there is. All else is a lie!

Give yourself a hug, wipe your tears away and walk in victory!

I love you, but more appropriately God loves you BEST! Be blessed and know

that you are at one with THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD! And may the

Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.

Genesis 31:49. Amen!

[The_dip_sticks 0]

I want a nose ring

Girl if your in Houston now I can take you to a place to get it done and I will hold your hand for support while they pierce your nose! We will then welcome you to the tiny crystal pierced club.jejeje

[The_dip_sticks 0]

Repeat after me:

[This is the Day the Lord has made.]

God has kept me here for a reason.

I survived because He has a plan for me.

All my bad relationships, the consequences, the

hard times, the sad times, the death of my loved ones, the back

stabbing from my friends, the negative thoughts, or the lack ofsupport

I made it because I am blessed!

I release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings and grudges

because I am abundantly blessed! I recognize them as the illusions they are,

and sent from the enemy to kill my spirit, steal my joy, and destroy my faith.

For God is all there is. All else is a lie!

Give yourself a hug, wipe your tears away and walk in victory!

I love you, but more appropriately God loves you BEST! Be blessed and know

that you are at one with THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD! And may the

Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.

Genesis 31:49. Amen!

That was really nice.

[monnik 0]

Here is a funny (and true) story about my mom and my stepdad that happened a couple of years ago. Enjoy.

My mom and stepdad were having a conversation about my sister and I and our teenage rebellious times. My stepdad had thought about it a lot and decided that it was best to start a conversation with my mom about their options. The conversation went something like this.

He: Honey, I think the best thing for the girls would be to join the circus.

She: Huh?

He: Well, don't get me wrong. I know it is not for everyone. And, it can be dangerous at times. But I have thought about it a lot and I think that they would be happy there.

She: (starts to puff up a little) What's wrong with you?

He: I'm just trying to say that the experience would be good for them. They would get to travel, meet new people, learn how to do different jobs, and they would get lots of exercise.

She: I'm not putting up with this! How can you suggest that?

He: It's the circus, baby. They take care of eachother there. I know they would be uncomfortable at first, but eventually I think they would see that they belong to the group. It won't be that bad. They could always come visit us when they are in town.

She: Stop it! I'm not talking about this with you! My kids misbehave sometimes, but they don't belong in no DAMN CIRCUS!!!!!!

He: :lol::lol::lol::lol:

She: What's so damn funny?! I just might throw something at you, you know.

He: I said............. I think the kids should join the SERVICE! As in the Army, etc............. You are so funny!

[♥JP♥ 5]

You ladies have yet to post a photo of someone that I find attractive. Am I the only one that doesn't think any of these guys are hot? ESPECIALLY the one from Lost.

[Ban Hammer 13,111]

You ladies have yet to post a photo of someone that I find attractive. Am I the only one that doesn't think any of these guys are hot? ESPECIALLY the one from Lost.

sowwie, i'm not posting my pic

[Malarie 0]

You ladies have yet to post a photo of someone that I find attractive. Am I the only one that doesn't think any of these guys are hot? ESPECIALLY the one from Lost.

sowwie, i'm not posting my pic

Charles ... I dont even know you but you crack me up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for making me laugh on this Monday morning!

[Malarie 0]

Are you sure ?????? In Chicago? I live near Joliet. I want to go. Are you going? Maybe we can meet up. I looked at the site, is he going to be there the 1st or 2nd of Sept?

Jackie

Jackie - He is most definately going to be at the Allstate Arena on 9/2/07..... it was 9/1/07 but they cancelled that show as he is now going to perform with Juan Gabriel (on the 2nd) ................ sure we can meet up .... I am still hunting for 1st row tickets -- holding out something will pop up.

The closest I can find is section 110 in the first row (which are good seats -- but ..... I WANT 1ST ROW!!)

My sis lives in Plainfield --- ha such a small world!

[~Jackie~ 30]

I am so glad you told me about the date change. I will check on tickets today. Anything to get me out of this house. I feel like it sucked me in and I can't get out.

Jackie

[The_dip_sticks 0]

You ladies have yet to post a photo of someone that I find attractive. Am I the only one that doesn't think any of these guys are hot? ESPECIALLY the one from Lost.

sowwie, i'm not posting my pic

Charles I think you missed that part of her post where she said "ATTRACTIVE

". That would automatically exclude you dear. =0) JK

Edited August 13, 2007 by The_dip_sticks

[Ban Hammer 13,111]

You ladies have yet to post a photo of someone that I find attractive. Am I the only one that doesn't think any of these guys are hot? ESPECIALLY the one from Lost.

sowwie, i'm not posting my pic

Charles I think you missed that part of her post where she said "ATTRACTIVE

". That would automatically exclude you dear. =0) JK

what! she does not like a hairy back?

[The_dip_sticks 0]

Im afraid not Charles. LOL

[monnik 0]

You ladies have yet to post a photo of someone that I find attractive. Am I the only one that doesn't think any of these guys are hot? ESPECIALLY the one from Lost.

You are not the only one, but I think Jackie likes them, so she deserves to see them.

Make a request and I will do my best to find someone you like. What's your flava?

Edited August 14, 2007 by monnik

[aya*abouelnasr 0]

LOL Just keep doing what you are doing, none of them have hurt my eyes ANY! tee hee hee