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**Ann** · 03-24-2007, 04:57 AM

Even if the amount of goodness that you can see is tiny, focus on that goodness. Focus on it, and it will grow.

When the positive possibilities seem terribly overwhelmed by the negative influences, give your attention to those positive possibilities. And you will give them real power.

The faintest light will push back the darkness. And you'll then have the opportunity to make that light shine even more brightly.

When everything has gone wrong, the smallest positive step can make a world of difference. And once a positive momentum is established, you can continue to build upon it.

Even though it may seem that all hope is lost, one person with a positive purpose has the power to begin turning things around. Once that happens, others will gratefully join in.

Whatever the situation may be, choose to shine a positive light that those around you can see. And the more it is seen, the brighter it will become.

-- Ralph Marston

Copyright Â©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.

**Ann** · 03-24-2007, 05:00 AM

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The faintest light will push back the darkness. And you'll then have the opportunity to make that light shine even more brightly.

You can't have darkness and light at the same time, and darkness can never displace light that is already there. But the smallest candle can shine enough light to drive the darkness away.

So take your candle and let it shine!

Hugs

bonbon · 03-24-2007, 10:47 AM

There you are. ((((((((((((((((((((((Ann)))))))))))))))))))))))))

**Ann** · 03-24-2007, 01:25 PM

((((((Bonbon)))))))

It's so good to see an old friend.

And it's good to have YOUR light shining here, girl!!

03-24-2007, 04:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,172	Shine a Light Even if the amount of goodness that you can see is tiny, focus on that goodness. Focus on it, and it will grow. When the positive possibilities seem terribly overwhelmed by the negative influences, give your attention to those positive possibilities. And you will give them real power. The faintest light will push back the darkness. And you'll then have the opportunity to make that light shine even more brightly. When everything has gone wrong, the smallest positive step can make a world of difference. And once a positive momentum is established, you can continue to build upon it. Even though it may seem that all hope is lost, one person with a positive purpose has the power to begin turning things around. Once that happens, others will gratefully join in. Whatever the situation may be, choose to shine a positive light that those around you can see. And the more it is seen, the brighter it will become. -- Ralph Marston Copyright Â©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

03-24-2007, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
bonbon Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: North America Posts: 362	There you are. ((((((((((((((((((((((Ann))))))))))))))))))))))))) __________________ "Forgiving is not forgetting, it's letting go of the hurt." Mary McLeod Bethune <img src="http://www.animationlibrary.com/Animation11/Animals/Elephants/Small_elephant.gif">

03-24-2007, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,172	((((((Bonbon))))))) It's so good to see an old friend. And it's good to have YOUR light shining here, girl!! __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

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