Inspirational Words of Wisdom

John McLeod Quotes

Enjoy the inspirational words of wisdom in these John McLeod quotes. John, disabled since childhood, began writing poetry to help him cope with the difficulties of his situation. He believes that words can be a powerful healing tool if used with loving intention, to uplift, encourage and inspire. His poems are wrought from his own experience and were published in the hope that they would help others. To quote John, "Life, though, is full of compensations and I have been well blessed throughout my 'Life Journey' with good friends met and made along the way. Life is a kind of swings and roundabouts situation; if you can't kick a football you turn to other pursuits." John lives in a small fishing town near Edinburgh, Scotland with his very loving family and delights in the company of his great-niece and three great-nephews who bring "their own special magic". He is retired after a career in Banking and intends, in time, to write his autobiography. John writes beautiful poetry which makes you stop and think. He has published two poetry books, "Peace..be ever yours" and "Quiet...flows the love".

It is with regret that I write, John passed away August 2006. The wisdom in his poetry are words that I will always cherish.

Inspirational words of wisdom from a famous, special person in my ife, John McLeod
"I believe that nothing in life is unimportant every moment can be a beginning."
John McLeod, from the poem, I Believe ...

"And which will you choose? For 'Life' is choice…."
John McLeod, from the poem, Awakening

"It's the journey that's important, not the getting there!"
John McLeod, from the poem, It's The Journey That's Important

"Love is ever where the heart will find it no matter how unlikely seems the place, ..."
John McLeod, from the poem, Love Is Ever…

"Love much dear friends for love will bring the healing joy and hope of Spring..."
John McLeod, from the poem, Live….laugh…and Love

"If Home is where the heart is then may your Home be blessed..."
John McLeod, from the poem, If Home is Where The Heart is ...

"...words can be a powerful healing tool if used with loving intention, to uplift, encourage and inspire."
John McLeod

"Life holds so many simple blessings, each day bringing its own individual wonder."
John McLeod (Jaymac)

"Each day's a gift
Of Life divine
A precious jewel
That's yours and mine!"
John McLeod from the poem, I Believe In Miracles….

"Keep on keeping on!
John McLeod

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Below you will find a sampling of poems from "Peace...be ever yours"

Kind words are such a blessing to the needful,
If one but knew the pleasure that they bring
To turn the sadness of a dark day's Winter
Into the glowing life and hope of Spring.
A freely given smile is seed well planted
For when the days of giving are quite gone,
One reaps the ripened harvest of a life-time
And smiling, steps to meet the bright new dawn!

To sunlit days and wandering hills
With skies that reach forever
Clear air and joy to cure all ills
And love that leaves you never
No matter where your footsteps reach
Throughout your every day
The living things around will teach
And guide you on Life's way!

Empty fears we all have,
Most worryings are needless,
But still we fail to understand
And go on fretting heedless.
How often then to find
Our troubles scarcely worth a penny,
Imagined hurdles, truly so,
And bridges crossed, too many!

Below you will find a sampling of poems from "Quiet....flows the love"

Here is a wish that says:
'Warm, happy hours be yours,
Shadows are of passing note
But healing laughter cures.'
Be, therefore, ever joyful, Friend,
And walk on gladsome feet
Towards tomorrow's brand new dawn
And promise sweet!

Dear Friend, though Time itself will clearly show
The way that, long ago, we chose to go
Towards the light of His dear Love, I know
That Faith's strong tree will ever stronger grow.
And, whiles, we find the journey daunting, still
One day we'll stand upon a splendid hill
And looking back will joyfully agree:
"What came to pass was always meant to be!"

Seek not to climb to mountain's top
Nor sail the oceans wide
For Paradise's happy glade
Is waiting deep inside...
Seek thus that calm serenity,
Wear joy upon your face,
And find your peace of mind within
Your heart's sweet garden place!