Valentine's Day.

"That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet."

The Year Of The Dragon.

January 23rd, 2012 Chinese New Year. This year is the year of the Dragon. The Dragon occupies the 5th position in the Chinese Zodiac. The Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Others are attracted to Dragons, especially their colourful personalities. Dragons prefer leading to being led. Jobs that allow them to express their creativity are good choices. Dragons will give into love, but won’t give up their independence.

Water Dragon Years 1952 and 2012.

Water calms the Dragon’s fire. Water Dragons are able to see things from other points of view. They don’t have the need to always be right. Their decisions, if well-researched, are usually better since they allow other’s to become involved.

True.

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man that attains understanding. For possession of it is better than silver and fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you desire are not to be compared to her. Length of days is in her right hand: and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who find her: and happy is everyone who possess her.
Proverbs 3:13-18

Be Happy.

To live a happy and successful life surround yourself with positive, loving people. Spend more time with those who make you feel good and less time with those who make you feel unhappy. Decide whether each of your relationships drag you down or lift you up.
Too often we judge people on too little information. Instead of judging someone for what they do or where they are in their life, try to understand why they do what they do and how they got to where they are whether that be a good or bad place. Looking at the outcome of certain situations can be a good guide to overcoming obstacles before they arise. No matter how much progress you make there will always be the people who insist that your ideas are impossible. When you come across these people, don’t try to reason with them. Instead, forget about them. They will only waste your time and energy.

Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths.

James Archer, Queen Guinevere, 1860.

Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.


William Butler Yeats.