Not Just Objects
“The universe is composed of subjects to be communed with, not primarily of objects to be used.” – Thomas Berry
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Productive Failure or Unproductive Success?
“Uncommon Sense says that a productive failure is better than a non productive success. A productive failure is a failure that, upon analysis, teaches us something that can lead to future success. Non-productive success is success that we achieve but … Continue reading →
The Challenge is to Stay Grateful
“Anyone can be happy when they get what they want; the challenge is to stay grateful and peaceful even when the world around you feels crazy and dangerous and horrible.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
Continue reading →The People Want Peace
“I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower
Continue reading →Motivation Doesn’t Last
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
Continue reading →Moments of Quiet are Critical
“Moments of quiet are critical. After focusing intently on a project or problem, the brain needs to fully disengage and relax to be creative. Only after a break can you have a breakthrough.” – Whitney Johnson
Continue reading →Never Throw Out Anyone
“People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.” – Audrey Hepburn
Continue reading →The Power of Loving Silence
“A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.” – Rachel Naomi Remen
Continue reading →Keep Fighting
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” – Margaret Thatcher
Continue reading →Attitudes and Actions
“Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitudes and actions.” – Harold S. Geneen
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