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Old 05-01-2004, 04:56 AM
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A bit of inspiration

Thought I would share this gem. Newbies, there IS hope.

The Four Candles
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The Four Candles burned slowly.
Their Ambiance was so soft you
could hear them speak...

The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days,
nobody wants to keep me lit."

Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes
and goes out completely.



The second candle says, "I Am Faith,
but these days, I am no longer indispensable."

Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes
and goes out completely.



Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love
and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer."
"People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."

And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.



Suddenly...

A child enters the room
and sees the three candles no longer burning.

The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning?
You are supposed to stay lit until the end."



Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy,
"Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope,
and while I still burn,
we can re-light the other candles."



With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope
and lit the other three candles.



Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.


With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...
Peace, Faith and Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.


Guess the pics can't be coppied. Sorry, but the message is the same. Wishing you all well.
Shalom!
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Thank-you! Thats great! Trish.
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i like that one. sometimes it's hard to remember that hope is always there. na and sr are my constant reminder that we don't have to lose hope, and in time those other flames will bring light back into our lives. thanks,
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Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.

Thank you for that.....
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thanks teach
no longer a hopeless dope fiend- now a dopeless hope fiend!
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A simple powerful message.

Thanks.
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Old 05-01-2004, 07:39 AM
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Teach, I was just reading the "Footprints in the Sand". Tough morning here. Thanks for lighting the candles. I'll use them to relight mine.
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Thanks my friend!

Hope is what I had lost. But thanks to some good posts, like your's, I now am on my way to regaining my life.

Ciao!
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Great one! Loved it!
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Teach, thanks for sharing that gem with us.
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Mackat;
"thanks teach
no longer a hopeless dope fiend- now a dopeless hope fiend!"
I think I love you!
Dan:
"Teach, I was just reading the "Footprints in the Sand". Tough morning here. Thanks for lighting the candles. I'll use them to relight mine."
There is a great song by Peter, Paul and Mary, (showing my age here! ) called "Light One Candle" It is awesome! And Dan, the light is always there for you. Just call on it, my friend! I am sorry you had a tough morning. That too will pass, and I don't mean to sound trite. Love ya!
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Hope is what I had lost. But thanks to some good posts, like your's, I now am on my way to regaining my life."
"Hope is never really lost; just forgotten sometimes, I think.
I am glad so many found inspiration in this little story; I know I did personally. It is a good thing!
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No triteness heard at all Teach! And I am glad that we can finally meet elsewhere!
Shalom my friend.
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Thank you teach for sharing that it touched me deeply.

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