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Friday, August 21, 2009

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others

Cicero To entertain envious thoughts is devastating, because it places you in a negative position. Therefore, wealth flows away from you instead of to you. If you are ever irritated by the prosperity of another, claim immediately that you truly wish for him or her greater wealth in every possible... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

If 'progress' keeps up, man will atrophy all his limbs except for the

push-button finger -- Frank Lloyd Wright Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going to fast -- you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. Eddie Cantor Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

No soul is desolate as long as there is a human being for whom it

can feel trust and reverence -- George Eliot Every man has the inherent power to direct his own abilities and energies; and every man is conscious of having this power. It is because he has it that he is capable of growth and progress. To make a successful man, it is necessary to make one who knows... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

The difference between a boss and a true leader; a boss says "Go!" -

a true leader says, "Let's go!" -- E. M. Kelly Loneliness is caused by an alienation from life. It is a loneliness from your real self. Maxwell Maltz Your outer circumstances are the mirror of your inner world. Change your inner world, and you change your outer world. Remez Sasson Manifestation is... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children - Walt Disney

Life is too short to waste. Dreams are fulfilled only through action, not through endless planning to take action. David J. Schwartz If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot. John Bunyan One act of beneficence, one act of real... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 14, 2009

We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking, only to

learn that it is God who is shaking them - Source Unknown 3 quotes on forgiveness from 'A Course in Miracles': "Those who forgive are thus releasing themselves from illusions, while those who withhold forgiveness are binding themselves to them. As you condemn only yourself, so do you forgive only... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Your beliefs are cause maps that you impose on the world, after which

you 'see' what you have already imposed -- Karl Weick We often think of enthusiasm as caused by an external event. However, it can be generated from within, becoming an intentional action for transforming virtually anything in our lives. Enthusiasm can take the seemingly small, dull, boring, or... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

All the resources we need are in our mind - Theodore Roosevelt

Quick Thought: "Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." James 1:21-22 (NKJ) "Mere longevity is a good thing for those who... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Only passions, great passions, can elevate the soul to great things.

Denis Diderot You need to believe that walking the talk matters and, most importantly, you need to believe that you can make a difference. Eric Harvey When humans find themselves surrounded by nothing but objects, the response is always one of loneliness. Brian Swimme If doubt is challenging you and... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 10, 2009

THE STRANGEST SECRET

For all of us there are turning points in our lives. One of mine was the first time I heard The Strangest Secret in 1964. It was then, and still is, the most powerful and thought provoking message I've ever heard. In many ways it changed my life. Earl Nightingale's radio recording that he called The... Sign in to see full entry.

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