Don’t let fear stop you from achieving what you are destined to achieve. Don’t let fear stop you from acts of kindness and compassion. Fear is the enemy of growth, love, and joy. Laugh at it. Let it know it no longer in control.
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Today’s Power Thought ~ It Takes Continuous Effort
I like going to the gym. I like the feel of sweat and tired muscles after a workout. I know if I stop exercising my muscles will begin to atrophy. It’s the same way with our minds. If we stop using them, our minds lose their capacity to problem solve, engage in meaningful dialogues, or seek creative outlets. Everything worthwhile takes continuous effort. It all starts with a first step and followed by another step.
Today’s Power Thought ~ The Value of a Good Listener
An Italian proverb says, “Few words are needed for a good listener.” When we listen to another we open our mind and heart to that person. By listening with our mind and heart we offer the speaker our deep respect. Through our listening the speaker understands that we value what he/she has to say.
Today’s Power Thought ~ An Approach to Life
I enjoy reading fiction. When I finish a book (usually an ebook) I return it to the library and download a book I have yet to read. I look forward to the mystery with anticipation. It’s a way we can approach life. Let yesterday go, look forward to today with great anticipation. Here’s wishing you the best day ever.
Today’s Power Thought ~ All Things Are Possible for You
What would you do this moment if you believed all things were possible for you? What are you waiting for? All things are possible for you. What’s needed is your commitment and hard work. Say a rousing YES and move on.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Take the Risk
Do you dare risk to see how far you can go? Unless you take the risk, you’ll never know how far you could take the journey.
Today’s Poem ~ Thought
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D H Lawrence
Thought, I love thought.
But not the juggling and twisting of already existent ideas
I despise that self-important game.
Thought is the welling up of unknown life into consciousness,
Thought is the testing of statements on the touchstone of consciousness,
Thought is gazing onto the face of life, and reading what can be read,
Thought is pondering over experience, and coming to conclusion.
Thought is not a trick, or an exercise, or a set of dodges,
Thought is a man in his wholeness, wholly attending.
But not the juggling and twisting of already existent ideas
I despise that self-important game.
Thought is the welling up of unknown life into consciousness,
Thought is the testing of statements on the touchstone of consciousness,
Thought is gazing onto the face of life, and reading what can be read,
Thought is pondering over experience, and coming to conclusion.
Thought is not a trick, or an exercise, or a set of dodges,
Thought is a man in his wholeness, wholly attending.
Something to Think About
If you’re a poker player, you know you have to play the hand you’re dealt. You can discard a few cards and hope you catch a bit of luck with their replacements. We still have to play the cards in our hand. It’s that way with life. We have to play the hand we’re dealt. How we play the hand we’re dealt determines the direction of our lives. If the hand you’ve been dealt isn’t a good one, hang in there, the very next hand may be the big winner.
Something to Think About
There is much more that unites us than that which divides us. When we change our focus from that which divides to that which unites, our relationships are changed. We begin to see the deep connections between ourselves and others. We may believe differently, hold differing political perspectives, and have cultural differences, yet, these differences are minor compared to what unites us as human beings. Perhaps it is time to reject divisive calls that seek to divide us and demand calls that unite us.
Something to Think About
What is time to you? is it something that goes too fast? Is it something that drags? How do you use your time? Once a second goes by it is lost, it cannot be retrieved. Nor can we add time to what already exists. Time is equally distributed to all living beings. We each have 24 hours in a day. How we use our time is up to us. Use time wisely, what you do with your time is your legacy.
