Money will buy you a house, but it won't buy you a home.
Money will buy you a companion, but it won't buy you a friend.
Money will buy you a bed, but it won't buy you a good night's sleep.
Money will buy you a good time, but it won't buy you peace of mind.
~ Zig Ziglar
There are people who have money and people who are rich. ~Coco Chanel
Anybody who thinks money will make you happy, hasn't got money. ~David Geffen
Money won’t make you happy… but everybody wants to find out for themselves. ~Zig Ziglar
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it. ~ Mother Teresa
Whenever I feel strongly about something, it is natural for me to express myself in writing.Whether it is an article, letter, or song, I am able to communicate my pain or joy and release my feelings.It is very therapeutic and liberating.However, in the past couple of months I was able to do none of these.It is not like me to be lost for words, but I found myself unable to write about the loss of my cousin Mariche’ who passed away a couple months earlier.She lost her life at the young age of 40.
How do you express the pain of unanswered prayers for her healing?The injustice of life and the suffering people must endure? The loss her children, husband, and other family members must now live with.Or the anguish of her parents, my aunt and uncle, are experiencing having outlived their youngest daughter?There really are no words, just tears, pain, and frustration until acceptance and peace come.
Words could not express what I was feeling or thinking.They would not come and neither would a song or melody.Then finally all the feelings and thoughts from deep within my heart emerged.A reflective, intensely emotional mood could be heard and felt in a new song.I would name it My Heart’s Longing to accurately describe my experience.
A longing is a strong desire, a yearning. So what is the strong desire so deep within my heart? What is my heart longing for? I suppose it is many things that have gone through my heart and soul since the loss of my cousin.I long for peace amidst life’s tragedies.I strongly desire to trust God no matter how unfair life can be.I want to accept things I cannot understand without always having to ask, “Why?”I long for strength even when pain seems unbearable. I long to embrace love that lasts forever, is eternal, and never let it go.I long for the inner assurance that we will meet our loved ones in God’s time and in His glorious presence.I long to grow and heal as I grieve and process the loss of my cousin.I desire to let go of what could have been and look forward to what is and can be.Ultimately, I believe all my heart’s longings will be met by my God.And I thank Him for this song that has helped me to express my many intense emotions and longings through this difficult journey. It is my hope and prayer that it blesses you as well.
With all my heart, Krystal
In Loving Memory of my cousin Mariche’ Pecijareska
I humbly dedicate this song, My Heart's Longing, to my cousin Mariche’.My love for her is the inspiration behind it.She is in my heart and always will be. It's hard to understand why we lost her so soon, but we believe that all the longings of her heart are fully met in our Heavenly Father.In His very presence, she knows peace, love is fully realized, all her hopes are fulfilled, all her tears are wiped away, and her only longing is to forever worship the Lover of her soul, the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come!
Mariche's beautiful daugher Evanjelica. She shares many wonderful qualities of her mother - very caring, kind, intelligent, creative.
Mariche' with her handsome son Hristijan. He is a college student in Skopje. Mariche was always so proud of him. He is growing to be a wonderful young man - a true leader, highly intelligent and ambitious like his mother!
For YouTube Video of My Heart's Longing, click here.
“…a basic law: the more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for. This, of course, is a fact. Thankfulness does tend to reproduce in kind. The attitude of gratitude revitalizes the entire mental process by activating all other attitudes, thus stimulating creativity.” ~Norman Vincent Peale
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After years of reading and learning as much as I could about depression and other emotional problems, I switched gears and started focusing on a more positive approach to helping people. I found that people want more than symptom relief, validation, comfort, or an understanding of why they are unhappy or not living up to their potential. They want to have real joy, love, and peace in their lives. So I embarked on a new venture. I decided that I would share everything I know and continue to learn about true happiness.
Why would I do this? For one, it is important to me. I know what it is like to live below my potential and to be unhappy. I also know what it is like to live with true joy, love, peace, and purpose. And that is where I am today. I can say I am truly happy. But it didn’t just happen suddenly. I had to change some things in my life. Actually, quite a few things had to change like my attitude, thinking, and behavior. I had to take responsibility for my own life choices and happiness. I had to make an effort and practice what I know is right and good for me. And I believe that anyone else can do the same thing and be happy for life.
One of the greatest truths I have learned is that happiness is a lifestyle. Regardless of our genetic makeup or circumstances, we can be happy. We can enjoy life. We can have an abiding peace that can not be shaken. We can walk in love that connects us and draws us closer to others than ever before, a love that sets us free, and satisfies our deepest longings.
My sister and I have co-founded http://behappy4life.com/ and http://newdaycounseling.org . Many of the things I have learned over the years about living life to the fullest can be found there. I hope you enjoy it and come back often as I will continue to share my thoughts about happiness, love, and peace. And my greatest hope is that you would be inspired to enjoy life more and love more than you ever have before!
Our channel, NewDayGrace.com, is about personal growth, Christian living and prayer. As you watch the videos, together we are joining with you (the power of agreement) in believing for you to become all you are in Christ and for God to fulfill His promises in your life!
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