The Past and the Future
“Your past is important because it brought you to where you are, but as important as your past is, it is not nearly as important as the way you see your future.” – Dr. Tony Campolo
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Lofty Dreams and Lowly Goals
“I would rather have lofty dreams that are never fulfilled than lowly goals that are easily accomplished.” – Jim Watkins
Continue reading →The $2.99 Special
We went to breakfast at a restaurant where the ‘seniors’ special’ was two eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast for $2.99. ‘Sounds good,’ my wife said. ‘But I don’t want the eggs.’ ‘Then, I’ll have to charge you three dollars … Continue reading →
The Squeeze
The local bar was so sure that its bartender was the strongest man around that they offered a standing $1000 bet: The bartender would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and hand the lemon to … Continue reading →
Viewing the World
“One must view the world through the eye in one’s heart rather than just trust the eyes in one’s head.” – Mary Crow Dog
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Tommy had reached school age. His mother managed with a blast of propaganda to make him enthusiastic about the idea. She bought him lots of new clothes, told him of the new friends he’d meet and so on. On the … Continue reading →
Living Fully in the Present
“We do not heal the past by dwelling there; we heal the past by living fully in the present.” – Marianne Williamson
Continue reading →A Short Quiz
Arnold Schwartzenegger has a big one. Michael J. Fox has a small one. Madonna doesn’t have one. The Pope has one, but doesn’t use his. Bill Clinton uses his all the time. Mickey Mouse has an unusual one. George Burns’ … Continue reading →
What They are Built For
“When a great ship is in harbor and moored [or anchored], it is safe, there can be no doubt. But…that is not what great ships are built for.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Continue reading →Ambition and Persistence
“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” – Bill Bradley
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