Saturday, May 31, 2008

The SNAFU Principle

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"The SNAFU Principle: True communication is possible only between equals, because inferiors are more consistently rewarded for telling ...

Their hunted expression

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"She's the sort of woman who lives for others - you can tell the others by their hunted expression." ~ C. S. Lewis

Choose Joy

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Anne thoughtfully explains, “There’s something that, growing up, my mom would say to me. And I say it back to her a lot. We’re fairly dramat...

The Best Thing for You

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"The worst thing that happens to you can be the best thing for you, if you don't let it let the best of you." ~ Author unknown
Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Repeating the Past

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"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana

Assume Positive Intent

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The May edition of Fortune Magazine asked 19 accomplished people what was the best advice they ever got. Here are some of them: Michael Bloo...
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

A Sporting Gesture Touches ’Em All

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Sports of The Times A Sporting Gesture Touches ’Em All By GEORGE VECSEY New York Times Published: April 30, 2008 Something remarkable happen...

risk-taking, creativity and perseverance

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"Can wealth be taught? Absolutely. Are people born with a wealthy mindset? Absolutely," says Dr. Gabriela Cora, president of the E...
Friday, May 23, 2008

High School Reunion

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My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion. I kept staring at a drunken woman swigging her drink, as she sat alone at ...
Thursday, May 22, 2008

Tremendous bundle of experience

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"I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience." ~ R. Buckminster Fuller
Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Notice Whether an Idea Unifies or Divides

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Blinded by the Light? Getting on the right spiritual path by Martha Beck O Magazine, May 2008 The word religion derives from the Latin relig...
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Conscience and Morality

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quote from Hitler written on the wall at Auschwitz: "I freed Germany from the stupid and degrading fallacies of conscience and morality...

Sacrifice

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I can sacrifice what I am now for what I can be. ~ Truthful Grace

Empathy

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You are only able to help people who you can empathize with. ~ Truthful Grace

Sheepdog Blessings

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Some people like to criticize and tell you that you are going the wrong way. They are like the sheepdogs the shepherd sends out to bring ba...
Saturday, May 17, 2008

Ruling Mandate

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"Quake leaves China in race against time" With thousands still trapped, the premier directed rescue efforts. Philadelphia Inquirer...
Thursday, May 15, 2008

Night Train Through Inner Mongolia

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Now the child is a runny-nosed stranger you've finally decided to share your seat with, and the whole thing keeps heaving into the dark....
Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The 1936 Olympics...and a Friendship

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It is 1936. American Jesse Owens seems sure to win the long jump competition in the Olympic games. The previous year he had jumped 26 feet, ...
Saturday, May 10, 2008

Dr. Phil’s 10 Life Laws

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March 16, 2008 www.fogmagazine.com/dr-phils-10-life-laws/ Dr. Phil offers ten simple life laws to help you live a happier life. Each law com...

Favorite Dr. Phil Quotes from Marilynn Mobley

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Quoted from the Blog: Baby Boomer Insights by Marilynn Mobley - a baby boomer PR executive in Atlanta February 12, 2008 Why Dr. ...