Catalyst Quotes

“Change Your Life”

“There are people who put their dreams in a little box and say, ‘Yes, I’ve got dreams, of course I’ve got dreams.’  Then they put the box away and bring it out once in awhile to look in it, and yep, they’re still there.  These are great dreams, but they never even get out of the box.  It takes an uncommon amount of guts to put your dreams on the line, to hold them up and say, ‘How good or how bad am I?’  That’s where courage comes in.”        (Erma Bombeck)

“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan.  And guess what they have planned for you?  Not much.”       (Jim Rohn)

“You change your life by changing your heart.”       (Max Lucado)

“We can change our lives.  We can do, have, and be exactly what we wish.”       (Tony Robbins)

“The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them.”     (George Bernard Shaw)

“We All Make Choices”

“Do not look for rest in any pleasure, because you were not created for pleasure:  you were created for joy.   And if you do not know the difference between pleasure and joy you have not yet begun to live.”       (Thomas Merton)

“Today I will master my emotions.  If I will bring rain and gloom and darkness and pessimism to others then they will react with rain, gloom, darkness and pessimism.  If I bring joy and enthusiasm and brightness and laughter to others they will react with joy, enthusiasm, brightness and laughter.

Each day, when I awaken, I will follow this plan of battle before I am captured by the forces of sadness, self-pity and failure —

If I feel depressed I will sing.

If I feel sad I will laugh.

If I feel ill I will double my labor.

If I feel fear I will plunge ahead.

If I feel inferior I will wear new clothes.

If I feel uncertain I will raise my voice.

If I feel incompetent I will remember past successes.

If I feel insignificant I will remember my goals.”     (Og Mandino, ‘The Greatest Salesman in the World ‘)

“We keep so busy talking, we are so keen to act that we forget that in the heart lies all we need untapped, intact.”          (Angelus Silesius)

“We all make our choices in life; the hard thing to do is live with them.”   (‘The Words’ movie)

“Begin It Now”

“My Mama always said you’ve got to put the past behind you before you can move on.”       (Forrest Gump)

“The start of something new brings the hope of something great.  Anything is possible.  And you will pass this way only once.  Do it right.”       (Macintosh Ad, 1991)

“The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.  Hard work is the price we must pay for success.  I think you can accomplish anything if you’re willing to pay the price.”      (Vince Lombardi)

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”   (C. S. Lewis)

“The man at the top of the mountain did not fall there.”       (Author Unknown)

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.  Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.  Begin it now.”       (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)

“Recipe for a Happy Year” – REVISED

On December 29, 2012, I posted “Recipe for a New Year”; however, after looking through some of my files and additional paperwork, I found the same ‘recipe’ with additional wording.  Please accept my apologies for posting the previous incomplete recipe and please take a look at this one.  This has more meaning to it. 

Also, to all of you who have followed my blog as well as those who occasionally find my blog and read it, I wish you, your families and friends a glorious New Year filled with joy, love, good health, promising opportunities and inspiration to find your true self and the beauty of your soul.          – Alex Pena, aka General Manager of the Universe

“Take twelve fine, full-grown months.  Select only those which are thoroughly free from all old memories of bitterness, rancor, hate and jealousy.  Clean them completely free from every clinging spite.  Pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness.  In short see that each of these months is freed from all the past so that they are as fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of time.

Next, cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts with one specifically into 28 parts. They will keep for only one year, so do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time. Far too many people spoil the entire lot in this way.  Rather, prepare but one day at a time.

Into each day put twelve parts of faith, eleven of patience, ten of courage, nine of work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), eight of hope, seven of fidelity, six of liberality, five of kindness, four of rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad – don’t do it), three of prayer, two of meditation and one part only of well-selected resolution.  For spice and sweetening, according to our scruples, add about a teaspoon of good spirits, and a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play and a heaping cup of good humor.

Pour love, ad libitum, into the whole and mix with vim and vigor. Cook thoroughly in a fervent heart.  Garnish with a few smiles and a sprig of joy. Then be sure to serve with quietness, unselfishness and cheerfulness – and a Happy Year is a certainty.

Remember – with a smile and a prayer – twelve new and wonderfully glorious months have been issued in your name to do with as you wish. Father Time has signed your note, so that you have been issued a “credit card” for the entire year!

If you make a mistake, be sure you don’t make the same one over again. Laugh at difficulties, and they will soon vanish.  Attempt heavier responsibilities, and you will find them growing lighter. Face a bad situation and it will clear up.  Tell the truth and find an easier way out.  Do an honest-to-goodness day’s work every day and reap the rewards.  Believe men are honest, and you will find them living up to your expectations.  Trust in God and He will surprise you with His goodness.”        (Author Unknown)

“I Promise Myself”

Yesterday, I posted a “Recipe for a Happy New Year” and with today’s post, I hope that you take into consideration Christian Larson’s “I Promise Myself” as you think about what Goals you may set for the New Year. – G.M. Universe