Dear Children: I want to tell you a little bit about my childhood and what the world was like when I was a little girl. Like you, I was born as a small bundle of energy called Marilynn Jean Galloway on October 20, 1923 - in the last century. Now, that was a long time ago, and I have been living here on Earth for 89 years. Can you even imagine that? My mother once told me that it was her intention to name me Patricia Ann. The night before I was born, she either heard it or thought it - in a faint whisper in her mind - "Marilynn Jean". It came to mind an ancient myth that her grandmother told her -- an old, old story brought down through the ages about the existence of a Guardian Angel who whispers the chosen name to the mother, even if she doesn't realize that it is being given to her. One's personal identity is very important in the eyes of God, since we are each individuals, and each of us is part of the Divine Plan. We know that this Plan was lovingly placed, just for us personally, to gain information, to live long enough to become wise, or to be born and live, no matter for how short a time, to serve some Divine Purpose. Therefore, we are responsible for fulfilling our Divine Plan and for appreciating this wonderful gift of life. Really open your eyes! Look, listen, take a minute to see that the world is full of wonder, promise and opportunity. Always spend some time appreciating all that you have now. See that your attitude is one of gratitude. Be happy and thankful for this life that you have been given. It will be the best possible way to start each day. I am a little bit sad once in a while when I realize that I wasn't really thankful for my life until I was an adult. However, I am now. I want to tell you some of the facts about life that I have learned that may seem a little bit mysterious to you. THOUGHTS ARE THINGS. Do you know that nothing can come to pass or happen for you until you think it first? So, you need to be aware of and understand the power of cheerful thinking. Do not allow ugly thoughts to stay in your mind. It is so vital to keep our thoughts clean and healthy and to never allow hate, rage, greed, or bitterness to enter and stay. Kind, good thoughts will dispel friction, worries, anxieties and disagreeable feelings toward others. The way we think can actually create a better world. There is much sorrow, misery and sickness. We need people whose lives radiate a capacity for inspiration, courage, and joy. I also want to tell you a secret that many people don't know. You may think that your thoughts are private and that nobody can know them, but they are not. Do not flatter yourself that you are known only by the words you say out loud. What you think about shows. There is a famous poet philosopher who said, "What you are speaks so loudly, I cannot hear what you say". The atmosphere around us must partake of who we really are inside. We cannot radiate anything unlike ourselves. It doesn't matter who or what you pretend to be -- if your mind is strong and healthy, you will radiate peace and harmony wherever you go. So keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart! -- To Be Continued --
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Mitchel, Lexi, Katlyn
2/16/2013 11:34:38 pm
Hi this is Mitchel I appreciate you writing this to us. I read this outloud to my sisters and mom and dad sitting at the bar island in our kitchen. I really enjoyed the story about the angel. I think it is important that you told me to have clean thoughts.
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