PERSEVERING
THE ART OF LIVING
There's a special art to living,
And you need a frame of mind,
That can overlook the showers,
Until the sun begins to shine.
To develop to the fullest,
You have got to understand,
That things don't always function,
In the way that they were planned.
There's a special art to living,
And the challenge must be met,
But the longer that you try it,
Why the better you will get.
Don't waste your time in waiting,.
For the world to come to you.
You have to climb the mountain,
To appreciate the view.
Author: Unknown
THERE'S SUNSHINE IN A SMILE
Life is a mixture,
Of sunshine and rain,
Laughter and pleasure,
Teardrops and pain.
All days can't be bright,
But it's certainly true,
There was never a cloud,
The sun didn't shine through.
So just keep on smiling,
Whatever betide you,
Secure in the knowledge,
God is always beside you,
And you'll find when you smile,
Your day will be brighter,
And all of your burdens,
Will seem so much lighter.
For each time you smile,
You will find that it's true,
Somebody, somewhere will
Smile back at you,
And nothing on earth,
Makes life more worthwhile,
Than the sunshine and warmth,
Of a beautiful smile.
Written by: Helen Steiner Rice
TODAY I SMILED
Today I smiled, and all at once,
Things didn't look so bad.
Today I shared with someone else,
A bit of hope I had.
Today I sang a little song,
And felt my heart grow light.
And walked a happy little mile,
With not a cloud in sight.
Today I worked with what I had,
And longed for nothing more,
And what had seemed like only weeds,
Were flowers at my door.
Today I loved a little more,
Complained a little less,
And in the giving of myself,
Forgot my weariness.
Author: Unknown
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