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ADVENT SECOND WEEK — PRAYER SERVICE

ADVENT SECOND WEEK

                                                                              PRAYER SERVICE—— PEACE
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INTRODUCTION

We the people of God, have come together to part take in the second week of Advent prayer service. With immense gratitude in our hearts come let us thank and praise the Lord almighty for His marvelous intervention in our life journey.  He had blessed us with another week of Advent where you and me able to spiritually prepare ourselves for the birth of Jesus. Mother Mary very instrumentally played a role of making herself worthy enough to give shape to God’s plan and purpose. Her profound concurrence for the Word of God made her to be the model for all of us. From time immemorial she is the hope for all of us on the way to salvation. Therefore let us venerate her with the angelic word as we sing

ANGELUS: 

Jesus our divine light,  we wish to illumine ourselves in order to spread peace on this earth. You have promised us that  we too can radiate the same love, peace and harmony in our midst by allowing ourselves to lit by your divine light.  Each advent candle has some special meaning behind it and presents an opportunity to think about the Christmas season in a new way. The second week of Advent takes us from thinking about hope to a related idea – peace – something we all need to think more about. Today, the Second Sunday of Advent we light the second candle, which is the symbol of PEACE. The candle’s name has its origins in the prophet Micah who prophesied Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. It is referred to as the Bethlehem Candle. As we light the candle of peace, let us commit all the people who all long to cherish Mental and Psychological peace and sing the hymn which was sung by St. Francis Assisi. I invite ————–to light the candle.

HYMN:                  Make me a channel of your peace

During this second week of Advent we are called to become the people of peace which was promised by our Lord. Recalling his promise and our fragile nature of going against of his word let us pray this psalm together.

Ps: 85: 9 -14

Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and grant us your salvation. Help us to listen to John the Baptist as he cried in the wilderness ” Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight”. We are called to not only prepare ourselves for his coming but also to prepare the way for the Lord, the way which leads to the redemption of the souls, the way which opens the room for fraternity, the way which opens up new possibilities, the way which creates new chances and the way which excels in peace. Let us literally pay heed to the cry of John the Baptist through this  gospel passage.

READING:                                            Mark 1:1-8

Second week of advent signifies that the Lord of peace will be born in this universe in and through me. In what way do we need to prepare ourselves? Does the peace which Jesus promised prevail in me?

SILENCE:

Expressing our desire of preparation in a worthy manner and welcoming our Lord let us sing

HYMN:      Maranatha

Let our response be God of peace hear our prayer

1.                  Divine master, you being the Lord of the universe we adore you for your bountiful blessings. Help all the leaders of our Church and Nation to work for the welfare of the people in need of unity and loyalty. Make them to collaborate with the  people for their upliftment. Hear we pray—

2.                     God of life and love, we praise you for your mere presence amidst us. We remember and pray for all the people affected with natural calamity. Inspire the people to come forward to extend their support to these needy people. Stir up the society with your great understanding so that they may willingly serve the poor. Hear we pray——

3.                     Magnificent God, we love you for your manifold blessings and your abundant graces. We pray for all the people hoping to celebrate Christmas in a grand manner. May your spirit to enkindle them through which they may  take effective steps to give meaning for your son’s birth. Hear we pray——-

4.                     God the lover of peace, we bless you for this time of being present in your loving sanctuary. We pray for all the people striving for peace in the families, peace in the nation and peace in the planet. Mold everyone to give their ego, selfishness and individualism in order to create their families, nation and planet into a place of peace where your mere presence is experienced and enjoyed. Hear we pray—

Summing up all our prayers let us call upon the name of the Lord as we pray

Our father——-

CONCLUDING PRAYER:

Heavenly father, graciously accept everyone and our prayers. Open up a pathway in our midst so that your son may find a place in us. Eradicate the attitude of stubbornness from us so that we may be ever ready to change ourselves. Help us all to become the peacemakers through we and others may enjoy the assurance of peace. This we ask through Christ our Lord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE ——-FIRST WEEK

ADVENT FIRST WEEK

PRAYER SERVICE 

 CANDLE OF HOPE–PROPHESY CANDLE

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ARISE, AWAKE,  AND ACT 

                                The long awaited day has come. The preparation of Christmas is on. We the people of Christ love to make our hearts worthy enough to celebrate this day in a meaningful way. 

                                Advent is always a new beginning for the church and for each of us. It is a time for renewal, of growing in intimacy with Jesus. We look forward to and prepare for the Word being made flesh in our hearts so that truly he will be for us,  Emmanuel——–“God is with us”. Let this advent be a season of total surrender to God, by which we become the true messenger of Christmas. Let this advent be a season of our total transformation, through which we become the true commandos of peace and harmony. And also let this advent be a season of  constructing new community of God, by which His kingdom flourish on this earth.

                             Mary, the loving Mother of the
universe played a significant role in the mystery of God becoming human. We
feel blessed when we honor her at the beginning of our every prayer service.
What could be the best greeting other than the angelic words? She being the
author of receptivity made everything possible for God. Her genuine gesture of
accepting word of God reflected in her day to day life. She is the icon of
faithfulness in all generation. Let us venerate her by singing

 

 

Hymn  :
Mangalam Mangalam 

                             On
this first Sunday of Advent, as we prepare our hearts to commemorate baby
Jesus’ arrival as a precious and divine gift to the entire humanity, let us
elevate a sense of anticipation. Throughout this week we pray that HOPE would
rise up in our midst and it prevails forever.

                             Jesus promises his
vision which will be carried out by his followers as he invites us to be the light of
the world. He is the true source of light where peace and fraternity meet
together.

 

Light is the symbol of divine presence. It not only dispels the darkness but
also illumines the soul. It elevates our minds to know the quality of light and
rejuvenates the hearts to embrace its radiance. Come let us light the first
candle of advent, the candle of hope. I invite ———–to light the
candle.

Hymn:  ————

 

                              Mother Mary had a hope that she
will be blessed with the great opportunity of becoming the tabernacle of God,
the divine child. Her total surrender to the Lord made her to say Yes. This
truly gives hope for all of us that we too can involve in the plan of
God.  With the same hope let us pray the

 Psalm 80: 2,3,15-19

    

                               People waited for
the Lord with hope to redeem them from slavery. They waited to see the Lord of
peace who will deliver them from problems. They longed to invite the Lord who
will give importance to the unwanted, ignored, side lined, forsaken and
neglected. They had an aspiration that the Immanuel will lead them towards the
path where justice flourishes and injustice perishes. Expressing our waiting as well let us sing

Hymn: Come Immanuel, come to —-

 

                          Let us pay heed to the reading taken from the Gospel of Mark

READING     Mark  13:33-37 

                          We too are called to
prepare our hearts with hope and to become the sharer of hope. This Gospel passage is the true challenge for us to become worthy to welcome our Lord. Let us pass for a while and personalize it .

SILENCE

 

                         Gathering the people of mother Church, let us all pray for the very gift of hope. Our response will be Lord , help us to seek your Kingdom

1. May the administrative team of our church find sufficient time to keep the people awake in order to keep themselves available for the Lord. We pray—

2. May all the consecrated people spend valuable time with the Lord through which they all may become the true messengers of God. We pray—–

3. May all the people suffering in the name of the Lord be strengthened so that they may bear witness and add glory to the Lord. We pray ——

4. May the poor and downtrodden be noticed by the leaders and take effective steps to free them from all the tragedy of poverty. We pray—-

5. May all of us part take in this advent prayer service all over the world prompt enough to have hope for the Lord with the hope of establishing God’s kingdom.

CONCLUDING PRAYER:

                  God the magnificent lover of people and giver of all goodness we thank and praise you for bringing us to participate in the first week advent prayer service. We honor you for your bountiful graces we receive during this season. Envelope us with the hope that will help us to read your words these days and ponder upon. Make us to pursue your love, your warmth as we step into the new journey of our preparation.  This prayer we commit in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 

 

 

 

 

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SELF DISCIPLINE

  MY / YOUR SELF DISCIPLINE
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There is a season for sowing and a season for reaping. Self discipline helps you to sow on a right time and to reap on a right day. The price of self discipline is less than the cost of regret. Self discipline is the biggest investment for success in life. Invest your time : When you invest your time with self discipline you will never experience the pain of  losing your happiness. Because it makes sure that you grab your dream without fail. Invest your thoughts: When you invest your thoughts with self discipline you will truly enjoy innovative ideas and attain the realm of happiness. Because it will permeate your inner soul towards sustainable deeds. Invest your silence: When you invest your silence with self discipline you will become an anchor for yourself in the midst of adverse and confused situations. Because it will flow a series of  wellness. What kind of self discipline do I want to wish is That self discipline which attracts you to follow your heart, That self discipline which demands you to fight for your dreams, That self discipline which disturbs you to give up your weakness, That self discipline which triggers you to struggle for your ambition, That self discipline which creates an aspiration to accomplish your assignments, Yes, shall we start enjoying self discipline that is My discipline and YOUR DISCIPLINE
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LAUGHING THROUGH TEARS

 LAUGHING THROUGH TEARS

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Laughing through smile—– something very normal.

Laughing through jokes——something very meaningful.

Laughing through confidence—-something very magical.

Laughing through ignorance—-something very funny.

But, yes but——

Laughing through tears—–something very unusual yet acceptable.

Laughing through tears—–something very mysterious yet acceptable.

Laughing through tears—–something very abnormal yet acceptable.

Laughing through tears —–something very unnatural yet acceptable.

Laughing through tears—–something very unexpected yet acceptable.

Laughing through tears—–something very rare yet acceptable.

Why is it acceptable?

Laughing through tears is the reflection of someone’s emotion.

Laughing through tears is the expression of someone’s feeling.

Laughing through tears is the output of someone’s hidden story.

Laughing through tears is the outcome of someone’s unsung memory.

Laughing through tears is the manifestation of someone’s untold ambition.

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Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

 Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong 

R u strong enough to live your life?

Let’s go for a ride of life test.

Can you admit your mistakes?

Is it easy for you to forgive?

Do you find easy to mingle with the people of different opinions?

Would you like to meet the person again who did hurt you so badly?

Are you a good listener?

Can you give a warm hug to a person with whom you feel awkward?

If you answer ‘ YES’ for all the questions then you are simply amazing.

You are truly strong enough.

If not, then you need to work on it to become more stronger.

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WORK OUT TIPS:

Feel good about yourself. Try to accept that your weakness is so strongly prevailing in you.

Indulge in boosting yourself to get rid of your weakness like chanting positive mantras

* I am good    **I can forgive    ***I can handle the situation because it is I who created it.

**** I create healthy atmosphere   *****  I love to see the people smiling

****** I have the solution for my issues     ******* I love my life     ******* I’m blessed

PLEASE CLICK ON FOLLOW.        THANK YOU

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BE A FINE PERFORMER

 BE A FINE PERFORMER

 
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I can perform myself very beautifully when it is dark.

I literally long for withstanding in an adverse situations.

I feel Okay when people don’t need me during daytime.

I am contented with my ability when I’m in use.

I keep charging my inability when I’m not in use.

My humble advice for you is to be a fine performer in your own way and do your best.

—LIGHT

People say that I am very useful for them, but they neither come closer to me nor they talk to me.

I remain calm and composed.

People say that I am the only source of their life but they never feel worried when someone hurts or disturbs me.

I remain receptive and responsive.

People say that I add beauty to their environment but they never take any effort to protect my beauty.

I remain reflective and recollective.

My wise advice for you is to be a fine performer in your designed way and do your best.

  —TREE

For some people I’m so sweet but for some I am too bitter.

Some people treat me like a friend but some treat me like a foe.

Many people handle me like a glass and some handle like a grass.

Few people look at me like hopeful and few look at me like hopeless.

Honestly speaking I am what I am in all the above shared experiences.

My genuine advice for you is to be a fine performer in your created way and do your best.

—LIFE

May you enjoy your own way!!!! Do comment, follow and share.

Thank you!!!!!!!!

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MANTRA FOR LIFE

MANTRA FOR LIFE

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I was blessed right in the morning with the visitation of my friend. We shook hands and she took me to a place of solitude. It truly made me serene and composed. She insisted me to  fill my lungs with pure air. It took at least ten minutes. It helped me to become rejuvenated. She asked about my today’s schedule and I started narrating. She signaled me to pause. I gazed at her . I was given something to read.

YOU TOO PLEASE READ

Life is wrapped with innumerable gifts. Some gifts are huge and some are too nano in size. Gifts may not be attractive in nature but those are promisingly valuable. Some gifts are so heavy with less importance where as some are light weighted with much valuables in it. You need to be prompt in unwrapping the gifts. Be vigilant and prudent in selection. Don’t be greedy in grabbing everything. Always remember, less luggage leads you towards a comfortable journey. Let your mind carry less luggage of life harming attitude.

I remained mute for a while and she shook me up. She created an aspiration in me to start up my day with positive vibes.

POSITIVE VIBES

1.Believe in your God who is supremely compassionate towards you.

2.Trust in your abilities which are already designed for you.

3.Seek enough advice from wise people whenever required.

4.Be ready to change your mindset in order to embrace new possibilities.

5.Let your life be appreciated by your very own self.

I smiled at her and manifested my gratitude. She greeted me with beautiful blessings.

BLESSINGS

**Sense of gratitude makes your life adorable.

**Loving your inabilities opens up new hope.

**Give what you can till it hurts you.

**Make your smile genuine so that life will smile back to you.

**Don”t try to become superstars but try to become a star which will shine in the dark mode even.

She blessed me to carry out today’s task and promised me to visit everyday if I wish to meet and long for her. Would you like to know about my friend?

She is none other than WISDOM.

WISDOM

She is gentle, pure, impartial, non-selective and ever accompanying.

She is an epitome of virtues and profound in exploring values.

She likes to be in the company of people who wish to be truthful and faithful.

She admires my every effort towards my dreams come true.

She supports me wisely when I become weak.

She uplifts me spiritually and encourages me instantly.

She is the beacon of knowledge and an icon of hope.

She is delighted when I seek her.

Wish you too have a friend of mine, none other than WISDOM.

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SEPTEMBER 15th PRAYER SERVICE

Prayer Service (Sep. 15th
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Introduction

A warm welcome to one and all gathered here for the feast of mother of sorrows. Let us carry the placards in our hands which symbolize the seven sorrows of Mary. Her sorrows depict her way of accepting, accompanying, seeking, empowering, collaborating, embracing and pondering.

She is gentle, and quiet in manner

She is gracious, kind and true.

She is willing and always ready

Far more than her part to do!

And through all her years of good doing

Though sacrifice plays a good part

She unsparingly gives to those round her

the love that is stored in her heart.

Her sweet loving service to others,

Though unwritten, unsung and untold,

Yet blessed her own life, through giving

with riches of grace manifold.

Her sorrows are our way of life. Come let us enter into this meaningful prayer service as we greet our mother Mary with a song. 

Song is played.

[Keep standing J.

It is a proud moment for all of us, where we witness the tremendous victory of Mother Mary through her sufferings by garlanding, crowning, placing Sandal, performing aarathi and sprinkling flowers as we join in singing angelus.

(Angelus is sung).

Please be seated.

Friends, innumerable are God’sblessings and bounty towards us. With grateful hearts we shall recount and be thankful to the living God for the blessings and graces each one of us has received. We thank God for the simple and ordinary things of life such as the smiles, laughter, joys and sorrows, difficulties and pain, the love of our ancestors, parents, brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors. Everything is GIFT.

Our hearts overflow with gratitude and praise that God has chosen each one of us for himself. We thank Jesus for his unconditional love and friendship and for granting us an intimate knowledge of all the gifts that he shares with us.

Let us praise and thank God for having created the universe and all it contains: the earth and the sky, the stars, the sun and moon, the seas, rivers and oceans, mountains and hills.

For the gift of the Holy Spirit which is the source of all renewal, for the warmth we experience in times of

friendship, for the love that has brought us here together and for the joy that
fills all hearts united.

 

            The blessed virgin Mary embodies the very essence of Motherhood – humility, total adherence to the will of God , submission, self sacrifice and unconditional love. And Elizabeth ,filled with the holy spirit cried out in a loud voice and said most blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb.

Blessed be all mothers, who have come into our lives

whose kindness, care and love, remain with us to guide.

Your inspiration in us, made us strive in every way

especially to remember, helping others make our day.

Mothers, this little tribute, flows directly from our hearts

You are so loved and cherished , invaluable, one and all, you are.

 Come let us also experience the powerful intervention of the holy spirit and proclaim in one voice as we sing

SONG IS PLAYED

Gospel reading:

Jn 19:25–27

            May the spirit of mother Mary who stood at the foot of the cross enable us to give meaning to our sufferings as we remain in silence for a while.

            Now let us venerate our blessed mother. After each prayer kindly offer the placard in the flower vase which is already set.

ACCEPTING:

            Mother Mary’s acceptance of  the prophecy of Simeon is truly adorable. She accepted the words of the prophets as God’s words. Dear mother through your acceptance we pray for all the formees and youth of the world that they may all accept God’s words as life giving, life changing and  life lifting words. Praying for them let us offer this first sorrow of Mary’s acceptance.

MUSIC IS PLAYED

ACCOMPANYING:

        Mother Mary’s accompaniment towards Egypt is uncertain yet she believed in the tremendous power of the Lord. Her strong effort to save the child led her travel to an unknown circumstances. Dear mother through your accompaniment we pray for all the formators and leaders of this world that they may all accompany the youngsters and the needy. Through which let them reach the destiny of peace, unity, fraternity and harmony. Praying for them let us offer this second sorrow of Mary’s accompaniment.

MUSIC IS PLAYED.

SEEKING:

        The experience of seeking her son who was lost in the temple made her completely broken. Even at this broken situation she took enough courage and ardent faith on God that He will never betray her. Dear mother through your seeking experience we pray for all the administrative members of the mother church that they  may be able to seek the lost. Let the return of the lost, testimony your protection and your saving guidance. Praying for them let us offer this third sorrow of Mary’s seeking.

MUSIC IS PLAYED.

EMPOWERING:

Mary’s empowerment towards Jesus on the way to Calvary is unimaginable and unbelievable as well. She empowered him through her mere sight , mere presence and mere closeness. Dear mother through your empowering experience we pray for all the administrative members of our congregation that they may be strengthened enough to empower the downtrodden, neglected, unwanted and unnoticed. May their every effort to empower the powerless truly bear fruits in abundance. Praying for them we offer this fourth sorrow of Mary’s empowering.

MUSIC IS PLAYED.

COLLABORATING:

        Mother Mary’s collaboration at the foot of the cross begins the new life of entire human race. Her untiring journey for the betterment of the humanity is immeasurable. Here she clearly understood the need of her constant support to each one of us on this earth.  Dear mother through your collaboration we pray for all who are engaged in various apostolate of education, healing, social work and pastoral work that they may collaborate very willingly in order to do a better service to the humanity. Praying for them let us offer this fifth sorrow of Mary’s collaborating.

MUSIC IS PLAYED.

EMBRACING:

        Mother Mary’s embracing scene of her son literally makes everyone to weep, mourn and cry. [PAUSE].Her heroic role is vividly seen here. She not only lost her beloved son but the divine son. Yet her serene heart was able to imbibe the true meaning of this sorrow. Dear mother through your embracing we pray for all who have lost their loved ones. May they be touched by our Lord in order to regain their strength in return. Praying for them let us offer this sixth sorrow of Mary’s embracing.

MUSIC IS PLAYED

PONDERING:

     Right from day one of her journey Mother Mary pondered everything in her heart. Now again she is mute mode to express herself after the burial of her only beloved son. Dear mother, through your pondering we pray for all the women, parents, broken families, wounded people and crying humanity who deeply ponder upon their sufferings in silence. May your intercessory blessings be upon them. Praying for them let us offer this seventh sorrow of Mary’s pondering

SONG IS PLAYED.

CONCLUDING PRAYER:

        We solemnly celebrate the spiritual martyrdom of Mother of sorrows whose life was a complete package of ups and downs. But she gave new birth to every suffering. Today we draw new aspirations and insights about sorrows and sufferings. May the sorrows of Mary pave a way of new beginning. May her pondering moments energize our every cell. May her compassionate spirit console us. May her guiding spirit accompany us. May her unfailing faith empower us. May her words of silence become our vibrant deeds. May her faith and encouragement lead us to the path of eternity. May her serene heart intercede for us. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

OUR FATHER PRAYER IS SAID

 

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GRATEFUL WITH GRACEFUL 💓💓💓

 

                                                GRATEFUL WITH GRACEFUL 💓💓💓

 

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The moment you read this message

Remember God gratefully.

The moment people unable to read your mind

Remember God gracefully.

The moment you cherish your life

Speak to God gratefully.

The moment your life perishes

Speak to God gracefully.

The moment you enjoy the company of your friends

Think of God gratefully.

The moment you find difficult to get along

Think of God gracefully.

The moment you nourish your health

Pray to  God gratefully.

The moment you loose your health

Pray to God gracefully.

The moment you explore your hope

Adore God gratefully.

The moment you suppress your hope

Adore God gracefully.

The moment you manage your time remarkably

Thank God gratefully.

The moment your time doesn’t work remarkably

Thank God gracefully.

The moment you create an ambience in your surroundings

Spare time for God gratefully.

The moment people make a mess around you

Spare time for God gracefully.

HAVE A GRATEFUL LIFE WITH GRACEFUL 💓💓💓

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EMOTIONAL VICTORY

                                                     

                                                            EMOTIONAL   VICTORY

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                            Victory is a an ordinary word which demands an extraordinary sacrifice. Victory is cherished in all walks of our life journey. But the prime and first victory we all need to imbibe is the emotional victory. Why so?

                            It is just because our life is designed by our thoughts and our thoughts are executed by our emotions. Emotions play a significant role in the journey of  human life. In fact, they redesign every moment of our stay on this earth.

                            OK then, how to win over our emotions ? I can hear your query. Please hold on for a while. Follow these guidelines with an attitude of embracing your life with all sorts of emotions.

VALUE YOUR EMOTIONS:

                            Yes, value your emotions to the highest level of positivity as it will help you to come to the awareness of your standard of thinking. Try to talk to your emotions about its value not of its consequences. Spare time to write down.

VACATE YOUR EMOTIONS:

                            Yes, vacate your emotions with the blessings of filling it with your choice as it will create a room for reformation. May your reformation be consistent as it is going to bear fruits of happiness, happiness in abundance. Spare time to give a symbolic drawing.

VENERATE YOUR EMOTIONS:

                            Yes, venerate your choosy emotion with the great understanding of winning over the previous one. May it occupy the entire area of your thought provoking space and heart triggering context.

                            Let us start implementing right now. Never be tired of practicing the right thing on a right time and on a right day. I would be so grateful for your comments on this victory over emotions.

                                       Have a victorious thought,  word and deed.