We Should Exchange Problems
“It is too bad people can’t exchange problems with each other, for all of us claim we know how to solve the other fellow’s problem.”
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The Farmer and the Birds
Once there was a farmer and he and his family were living through a cold, snowy Midwestern winter. He was a kind, decent, good man – generous to his family and honest in his dealings with others, but he just … Continue reading →
A Christmas Hope
“It is my heart-warm and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us … Continue reading →
Moving Forward or Sliding Backward
“The only way things will be different in your life is for you to do things differently. Whatever got you to your current place is not enough to get you to the next level. Regardless of how much success or … Continue reading →
You Are the Beholder
“People often say that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder,’ and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder. This empowers us to find beauty in places where others have … Continue reading →
Talking While Other People Sleep
“Some people talk in their sleep. Lecturers talk while other people sleep.” – Albert Camus
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When you are exhausted by interruptions, try to remember that their very frequency may indicate how valuable your life is. Only the people who are full of help and strength are burdened by other people’s needs. The interruptions which we … Continue reading →
Cracked Pots
“Cracked pots allow the treasure to shine forth.” – Jim Watkins
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“When asked to describe significant regrets in their lives, more than eight out of ten people focused on actions they did not take rather than actions they did. In other words, they focused on things they failed to do, rather … Continue reading →
The Truth Will Make You Miserable
“The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” – Jamie Buckingham
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