An Angel's Hand

A while ago, I entered a darkened phase of my life, where I seemed to have trouble on all sides.  No matter what I did, it seemed as though dogs were trying to bite me at every turn. I spent a lot of time on my knees praying for help but not wanting to look around, fearful of what else would befall me.
When I gained enough courage to lift up my eyes and look around, instead of dogs surrounding me and biting at my heels, I found hands outstretched and willing to help. What I learned was that when I put fear behind me, the dogs disappeared too.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"Like the brilliant red of an Indian Paint Brush in the desert landscape, when you raise your eyes and glance around, you will see angel's hands already reaching out to you in reception." tc

A New Day.

What would you do if everything on the planet was smooth in texture?  How would you feel if everything you looked at was cream colored?  What would your reaction be if nothing responded to your touch? How much different would life look and feel if this were true? 
Silly, maybe, to think of our environment in these terms but I find that when we look at the extreme of how unusual life could look compared to what we know, we appreciate more, exactly what we have.  Relating this idea to people.....I think you know where I am going with this train of thought. 
What would you do if everyone always agreed with you? How would you act if you knew the answers to all the questions?  What job would you hold if there was only one type?  How would you feel if no one cared enough to worry about you?
This is it, folks! What you say, do, think and feel happens now.  It is remembered by others now, it will change you, now.

So, on that note, the quote of the day is:

"Like the eloquence of a talented musician caressing the strings of a well-tuned violin, so, too must we tenderly care for the souls who enter our lives, whether it is for a moment, a week or many years." tc