A friend who is far away is sometimes much nearer than one who is at hand. Is not the mountain far more awe-inspiring and more clearly visible to one passing through the valley than to those who inhabit the mountain? by Kahlil Gibran

oh dear Hussain.... you are one great friend honey...

"Give children encouragement, they will gain confidence, they will perform better. "
M. K. Soni

"I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men
the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in
a man is by appreciation and encouragement."
Charles Schwab

"Note how good you feel after you have encouraged someone else.
No other argument is necessary to suggest that never miss
the opportunity to give encouragement."
George Adams

"To be a friend means encourage strengths in others and accepting their weaknesses; in other words, accepting them for who they are."
Catherine Pulsifer, from Friendship is not a Product

"Taking an interest in what others are thinking and doing is often
a much more powerful form of encouragement than praise."

Jack, I hope your heart s filled with peace and happiness today! Hugs, T

Thank you for listening,
Hearing me out.
All my sad sorrow
Needed, no doubt,
Kindness and sharing.
Yours the love strong,
Open and caring,
Under my song.

by Barry Taylor

one wisdom for the road...
"....By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher...and that is a good thing for any man.."
by SOCRATES

Dear Jack..
how thoughtful you are..
I picked this line for you, and I hope you will like it..
"....
Abd Er-Rahman III of Spain:

I have now reigned about 50 years in victory or peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any earthly blessing appear to have been wanting to my felicity. In this situation, I have diligently numbered the days of pure and genuine happiness which have fallen to my lot......"
They amount to fourteen. (960 C.E.)

I Always LOVE hearing you, reading & feeling you dear friend. Love is the answer, & the ultimate questions, to ALL things. And how it does inspire the mind-that creates, or allows for, action. Those who love deeply, think & feel deeply; therefore see & behave. You are a very beautiful, loving, thoughful, very wise & obsevant friend Jack. Of course, you don't need me to tell ya that... Nonetheless, i Love expressing this to you anyway, any day... Thank you Jack

Had the perfect gift to post reply to you, two days & night straight, to no avail. So i continue in my search...that's how special of a friend you are to me.

Dear Jack...
When you reach for the stars, you may not quite get them, but you won't come up with a handful of mud either.
by Leo Burnett

Reflection

Walking into the sunlight filled field
With the weeping willow slowly dancing in the warm breeze,
The lake smooth on the surface even though
Underneath life flourishes,
Off in the distance there is a deer running back into the woods.
Always dreaming of the simplicity of that life,
Sitting in this picture perfect landscape thinking to myself.
Why must we make life so difficult?
Every once in awhile you need to stop and enjoy the scenery,
Because life isn’t about how much power you have
Or how many friends you have,
Life is about trying to find what makes you happy
And not getting caught up in the everyday nonsense.
This field put everything into perspective,
If you rush through life and never stop to look around
Have you ever really lived?

by Craig Wharem

very deep and very special Jack...
you can easily read my mind...
thanks Jack for being in my life...

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Value
Until you value yourself you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.
M. Scott Peck

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Thank you Jack, for all your beautiful postings in The Brigade. I hope you have an absolutely wonderful birthday. The Light within me salutes the Light within you. All Ways ~ Namaste ~ Raven

The illuminable, silent, never-resting thing called Time, rolling, rushing on, swift, silent, like an all-embracing oceantide, on which we and all the universe swim like exhalations, like apparitions which are, and then are not: this is forever very literally a miracle; a thing to strike us dumb, for we have no word to speak about it.
by Thomas Carlyle

With all their faults, trade unions have done more for humanity than any other organization of men that ever existed. They have done more for decency, for honesty, for education, for the betterment of the race, for the developing of character in men, than any other association of men.
by Clarence Darrow

I have not yet been able to wipe the smile from my face, for through this very night
every moment i wake, to my hearts newest embrace. I am greeted with much love,
only to return this touch of grace; a beautiful feast of success rests with the wisdom
of a dance, for which there can be no mistake, as it appears, out of no particular place.

Thanksgiving

The year has turned its circle,
The seasons come and go.
The harvest all is gathered in
And chilly north winds blow.
Orchards have shared their treasures,
The fields, their yellow grain,
So open wide the doorway~
Thanksgiving comes again!
- Old Rhyme

for my dear Hussain..
"...“Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today...”
by James Dean

Magickal Graphics May the peace of the season bring you love and joy
have a wonderful holiday fill it with love and laughter
thalia

Dearest Jack, Happy Holidays to you dear friend. I would wish you a Happy New Year; however, knowing you as i do, every day is a blessed new day for you my friend of such great wisdom and love. Always honored to be your friend, Katie

Thank You Jack, Thank you so much...And the same in return to you dear friend. It is truly my hope, & in my prayers daily, that our families will all be joined together in person this same time next year...so many of us desire this. I pray for all of our health & multi-dementional wealth to prevail, making it so happen, this dream come true. Though... I'm Eternally grateful for the love we have to share with one another here at each privelaged opportunity. Many blessings dear friend

!!! HAPPY 2010 NEW YEAR DEAR JACK !!! MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE, AND EACH MOMENT MORE PRECIOUS THAN THE NEXT!!!

You are too much, rolflmao!!! Yep, Great way to start the New Year! God i jus luv ya Jack!! Hold your seat when i actually get a hold of how to aventar!!! LoL ALWAYZ..

My Love & Light Always & Sincere Best Wishes for You & Yours in the New Year.
May 2010 bring peaceful joyful happy healing inspiring wonderful bright beautiful moments... my Light & love always your cyber friend !!!
Hussain jack M.

Always, thank you dear Jack, you are a most wonderful friend and brother...this is a deeply meaningful "card in motion" you send. What a gift. Thankyou

The Master of Love Mr. Leo B, Thank you as always dear friend...

Thank you for the wonderful message Jack, You made my day! Blessings to you!

Sometimes Jack, perhaps all too often, you leave me moved into utter speechlessness...which is a good thing. But, I'd be lyin if i didn't say im still lookin for the perfect gift i'd like to send your way. Love you my brother Jack

Love can never be taught for it is to be learned;
love can never be bought for it is to be given;
love can never be kept for it is to be free;
love can never be old for it lives to last a lifetime.