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Our spirit must have the ability to seek
solace, support and strength from within
when weary and sick at heart.
Look to Faith – your “belief system” for this.
Each person’s religious and spiritual beliefs are their own,
but know this:
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“Faith is far more than something to comfortably hang one’s coat on.~*~
I hope everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable weekend.
~ Penny
I first wrote this piece a little over a year ago, and I’m posting it again because I believe it’s a message that we (women) need to be reminded of – again and again!
More than half of the people on this planet are female (this includes you and I)! We are not a minority in any way and this is your life, we’re talking about here. You are the one that breathes in and out of your body every day. You are the one who should be deciding how you want to live you life. YOU!
In the following movie clip from Aliens the heroine “Ripley” definitely encounters more things than we can ever imagine having to cope with in our lives.
But there is a point here. When something needs to be done. She does it. She makes the decisions she needs to make and makes them count!
We may not be facing aliens but every day we face all sorts of things to be dealt with. Our choices, our life. This includes speaking out on our beliefs and rights and defending them if necessary. Decide and then make it happen. It is your life, Don’t let others dictate how it’s going to be!
In the meantime, enjoy probably the greatest sci-fi heroine ever! And yes, she definitely owns her life!
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Thanks for your visit, remember stay strong and take care of you!
~ Penny
The Loving Heart!
If I filled this page with persuasive words would you be persuaded to think on what I’m saying? To perhaps change how you view things?
Would you trust me? Would you believe my words, unconditionally?
If I promised you untold riches and glories never before realized, would you come running and stand in line?
If I offered you a pill that would make everything all better, would you take it because I told you it would work?
If I said I could keep you safe and shelter you from all danger would you gather around me?
Do you think that one person can have the answers to your trials and tribulations?
Do you truly believe that just one single human being on
the planet of more than 7 billion can “fix” things?
Do you think that even a small group of people can show you the best way to lead your life so that you will “for sure” be happier and better off than you are now.
Do you … Really?
The Answer: No one person can. I certainly would if I could. Yes I’m up for that. My heart has room for everyone on the planet. yes it does!
To bring peace, harmony and equality to all the peoples of the earth. I would be so good with that. To respect all life. Human, animal and plant.
Yes I’m good with that one too. Even more so because we are the caretakers for each other and our planet, these are our forests, mountains, valleys, deserts, oceans and rivers – and all the species that dwell on our planet – our responsibility. So if I could I surely would!
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“But positive change (for all) can only happen when we achieve a recognition that each of us in our own imperfect way are perfect for who, how and where we are.”
Until then we stay in disharmony with nature and at war with not only each other but ourselves as well.
Can we change? Of course we can. Look to the positives we have slowly achieved so far, not the negatives. Will we change for the better? Well, that’s up to each of us. Every single one.
And can I make a difference in the world with just my words?
I don’t know, I like to think maybe,
but mostly I will try because …
“I truly believe there is room on our planet for everyone!”
~ Penny L Howe, 2014
He was the leader of a large country of substantial wealth. He had great power but was a good ruler, yet he was not satisfied. He went forth to his advisers (the wisest men he knew) and asked of them “How can I know if I have a perfect soul?”
His counselors conferred among themselves and being wise indeed said, “Oh omnipotent ruler, yours is the perfect soul! There can be none finer.”
But the ruler wasn’t satisfied with this answer, for he did not know himself if this was true. How did one measure the worth and value of a perfect soul?
He called forth all of his couriers and instructed them to scour the land and find perfect souls so he could compare himself to them.
While he waited for their return he thought about his personal assets as it related to being a human being. Was he worthy? A perfect soul had become increasingly important to him for some reason that he could not fathom.
Some time later his couriers returned, each with new ideas for what the perfect soul would contain but none had returned with a “perfect soul”. Still, one and all proclaimed that their ruler indeed was in possession of the perfect soul. And yet he pondered and worried about whether it was true.
So he sent forth a new quest in his land. He asked the question “What is the perfect soul”? He proclaimed that the one who best answered his question would have all the riches he or she could desire.
Crowds of his people flocked to the courts. Each person given the unique opportunity for a private audience with their king to answer the question.
As the days and months past the king became more convinced that there was no such thing as the perfect soul. Many very wise and some equally foolish people past his door to share their understanding of a perfect soul. The goal for most of them, of course, promised riches for the right answer.
One day the king, becoming overly weary of the same responses, dismissed everyone. He told all those in the great halls to depart, he wanted peace, relief from the noisy cacophony of his people. As the assembly hall emptied he noticed a slightly golden glow emanating from a simply clothed figure sitting unnoticed in the corner of the great hall.
The king now alone in the room, except for this one unassuming figure, approached her. At first glance she appeared quite nondescript but her calm demeanor and manner belied her rather ordinary physical appearance. As he came to stand next to her, she lifted her eyes and gazed deeply into his. She smiled a soothing smile.
“My king”. She said bowing her head and then returning her gentle gaze upon him.
He didn’t know what made him ask this person, this least of all individuals, his important question but he did.
“How can I know if I have the perfect soul?” He asked.
She thought for a moment and then responded, the glow of her own soul shining clear and strong as she replied.
“Your soul seeks to be full and complete, even on the most difficult of your lifetime days of activities. Your soul strives mightily on your behalf. You need search no further. Be at peace, your soul will answer your question in it’s own time. You are a good man and a great king, live your life now, quest no more for the answer. It will find it’s way to you as is the way of all souls.”
“How can you be sure?” He asked this soft spoken woman.
The pure radiance of light that now shone from her was near onto blinding the kings eyes, yet he stood firm and waited for her answer … and it came, simply and with no fanfare, just a surety and certainty that wiped away his doubts, worries and fears.
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Thank you,
~ Penny
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“Nothing is more important than taking care of each other ~ Nothing!” PennyQuote, 2014*
Have a great weekend! p.s. – see my note below, thanks!
Penny
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“There are many words for stranger on this, our planet Earth. Many different names to call those we have not as yet met. Let one of those words be … FRIEND!” ~ Penny L Howe*
On this eighth day of happiness let us fully embrace and recall the equal quality of life that all humans, everywhere, have the God given right to expect.
We assist ourselves and others by remembering each of us are strangers at one time or another – the only change that need occur in those times is reaching out with a strong and loving hand of friendship.
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I hope everyone has been having a wonderful weekend in our bright and shiny New Year of hidden potentials and opportunities! Let’s make them happen, for ourselves and each other!
~Penny
A feel good Christmas story. For children too. Enjoy! ○♡○
The Five Golden Orbs
The children found them hidden inside the bushes in the back yard just as the sun was setting. They noticed the glow of lights coming from within the small holly bush. Mystified, they had walked up slowly to the shining bush and peered in through the holly leaves.
Five shining orbs of gold lay nestled hidden in the crooks of the branches inside the bush.
“What are they?” The girl child asked.
“I don’t know!” The boy child answered.
They were curious and the glow coming from the shiny orbs was not scary. The emitting light was golden and soft.
The boy reached in and grabbed one of the orbs. It was warm to the touch. But not too warm, just pleasantly so. The girl seeing that the orb rested comfortably in the boy’s hand reached in and grabbed another orb. She held it close and stared at the swirling light shining from within.
“They are pretty, aren’t they?” She said.
“Yes, yes they are.” He replied. “Lets take the rest of them and go inside.” He didn’t wait for her answer just reached inside the bush and pulled out two more. “You get the last one, but come on let’s hurry before anyone sees them.”
She followed his directions, first grabbing the last golden orb in her free hand and then hurrying after him 
as he ran into the house, carefully cradling the glowing orbs in his arms.
They walked through the hallway into the tiny living room and laid the golden balls on the wooden floor. The orbs were shining even brighter than before.
To the small boy and girl, sitting on the floor of the poorly lit living room, this glorious glow was a thrilling one. Their father was working late again but they knew he’d be home soon and would expect his meal laid out for him. The Christmas tree they had convinced him to bring home the day before stood dark and lonely in one corner of the room, on the other side was the table where they had laid out his bowl, cup and spoon. His soup was in the cooking pot waiting to be served.
The children looked from the orbs to the tree and got the same idea at the same time. Excitedly they 
grabbed up the glowing orbs and placed them in different places throughout the tree. Each ball settled into it’s spot as if it belonged there. When they were done, they stood back and looked at the Christmas tree. It was now lit up with a golden glow that cast away the shadows in the room and illuminated everything making them feel like they were rich and not so very poor.
They stood there viewing the beautiful lite up tree and then the girl had a sudden thought. With a worried look upon her face she turned to her brother and said “What about Hanna?”
“What about her?” He answered.
“Well, it’s just that her cottage is so very dark, if we took one of these shiny orbs to her, she could place it somewhere in her room and be able to see better at night!”
“That’s true,” He said. “And you know that Bertha and Henry’s cottages a little further away have the same 
problem with not having much light in their homes.” And as the children talked they thought of two more neighbors that they could share the shiny light of their orbs with.
Hurrying quickly they removed the five orbs out of their Christmas tree and carried them down the lane to each of their needy neighbors who with great pleasure and astonishment accepted the gift of a brightly lighted orb.
The children raced back to the house feeling good inside as they thought of the pleasure they had brought to their friends and neighbors.
They were silent and a little disappointed as they realized they wouldn’t have a beautifully lit tree to show their father when they walked inside their hut. Still they did feel good about the gifts they had given. As they walked into the living area of their hut they stopped suddenly staring at the sight in front of them. Where they had expected a darkened tree was a magnificently glowing Christmas tree shining from top to bottom with a most wonderful golden radiance.
“But how can this be?” The little girl asked with wonder. “We gave the orbs away!”
The little boy shook his head, gazing in amazement at the beautiful sight in front of him. They both heard the front door open as their dad trudged into the house. They looked once more at their shiny golden tree and then ran to greet their father and to share this wonderful gift with him.
The tree shone brightly, the light following in the footsteps of two little children who without realizing had given and received the most perfect gift of all.
“When you give with love in your heart ~ your gift will return to you” ~ Penny L Howe
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May your Christmas be filled with the Light of Love, shining for all to see and feel!
Merry Christmas,
Penny
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“If you ever doubt your own reason for being –
Intelligence – is the light that must never be allowed to go out!
Even during the pure existence of doing and learning – thinking and being,
each of us still holds the “key” to life itself.
The key is in your hand!
Your reason for being –
to open any door you can to enrich and educate humanity!”
~ Penny L Howe, 2013
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Love, hope and prayers to all those for their loss and struggles in the Philippines!
Penny
Have an excellent week ahead, take care of you,
Much love, Penny
Up and up I reach so high
further than the mighty sky
further than the eagle soars
further than we’ve been before.
Up and up I reach to see
the universe can’t hide from me.
I’ll not abide, nor subside
’til my quest has opened wide
the “Why of This” so deep inside.
I must seek so I will know
these are seeds that I shall sow.
With this journey that I take
on the ‘morrow we may wake –
to golden, brighter, better, days
where good things will come our way!
But until that day arrives
upward, onward I will strive!
-Penny L Howe, 2013
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Stay cool everyone, hang in there, believe in yourself and go for it, remember to make a positive difference while you achieve – Pay it forward, a win-win solution for everyone!
Much love to you,
~ Penny
The Why About This 