Tag Archives: rich inner life

Do you want to retire rich or retire well

Posted on November 23, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Ralph Warner, in his best-seller, ‘Get a Life: You Don’t Need a Million to Retire Well,’ urges people looking towards retirement to think about more than just financial matters. He interviewed dozens of contented retirees and was unable to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundant life, Contentment, Happiness, Living Life, love, Retirement, Wellbeing | Tagged fulfillment, Meaning in Life, peace with one's self, Ralph Warner, rich inner life, spirituality | Leave a comment

I can feel it tugging

Posted on November 20, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

I read about a man watching a young boy who was blind flying a kite in the park, carefully manipulating the string. He asked him if he liked flying kites and the boy said, ‘I sure do.’ This raised the … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Fingerprints of God, God, God with us, Hope | Tagged Blind person, Kite, rich inner life, Wonder | Leave a comment

Sightless eyes

Posted on November 13, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

One of the most prolific hymn writers of all time was Fanny J Crosby, a blind woman who lost her sight as a young child. But it’s obvious through her hymns that morally and spiritually she could see wonderfully well. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessedness, Blessings, Blindness, Positive Thoughts, Sight, Spiritual blindness, Spiritual Insight | Tagged Fanny J Crosby, fulfillment, happiness, Helen Keller, Hope, inspirational sayings, rich inner life, satisfaction, spirituality | Leave a comment

Live, love and laugh

Posted on October 6, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

When Norman Cousins was diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease, he released himself from hospital and decided to treat himself. Aware of the harmful effects that negative emotions can have on the body Cousins prescribed his own treatment, consisting … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy, Laughter, Life, Life's journey, love, Positive Thoughts, Strength | Tagged Hope, Norman Cousins, peace with one's self, rich inner life | Leave a comment

Hope springs eternal

Posted on October 6, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Alexander Pope wrote: “Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blessed.” But where does man turn when hope dries up? The director of a medical clinic told of a young man who was … Continue reading →

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Ingratitude

Posted on September 30, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Many years ago, as the story is told, a devout king was disturbed by the ingratitude of his royal court. He prepared a large banquet for them. When all were seated, by prearrangement, a beggar shuffled into the hall, sat … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Ingratitude, Selfishness, thankfulness | Tagged disatisfaction, hypocrisy, rich inner life | Leave a comment

Planting and reaping

Posted on September 25, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Many years ago farmers in China developed the habit of eating the big potatoes they’d grown and keeping the small ones to plant as seed crop. However, over a period of years they noticed that the new potatoes were getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Chines farmers, Judgement, potatoes, Reaping what you sow | Tagged disatisfaction, fulfillment, rich inner life | Leave a comment

Think yourself to happiness

Posted on September 17, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

“Most people,” said Abraham Lincoln, “Are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Well, that may be an oversimplification, but there is still great truth in it. A positive mental attitude does have a powerful effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, God, God with us, Happiness, Living Life, Peace, Personal Growth, Positive Thoughts, thankfulness | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, disatisfaction, inspirational sayings, rich inner life, spirituality | Leave a comment

Give me back my songs

Posted on September 11, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

The French have a story about a wealthy man who spent his days counting his gold. Next door was a poor cobbler who spent his days singing as he repaired shoes. The joyful singing irritated the rich man, so he … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy, Life, Life's journey, Materialism, Misery, Money, Music of life, Possessions, Sleeplessness, wealth, Worry | Tagged anxiety, disatisfaction, fulfillment, happiness, Meaning in Life, rich inner life | Leave a comment

The joy of the Lord is my strength

Posted on September 8, 2014 by vincentsmithauthor

Dr Trisha MacNair, in her book The Long Life Equation – one hundred factors that can add or subtract years from your life, says that the choices we make now often have enormous consequences in later life. Drawing on hundreds … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, God, Joy, Life, Life's journey, Strength | Tagged fulfillment, happiness, Laughter, Meaning in Life, peace with one's self, rich inner life, satisfaction | Leave a comment