A Fulfilled Life
“Fulfilled life is possible in spite of unfulfilled wishes.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Your Perspective Can Determine Your Destination
Two twin boys were raised by an alcoholic father. One grew up to be an alcoholic and when asked what happened, he said, “I watched my father.” The other boy grew up and never drank in his life. When he … Continue reading →
Don’t Lose Your Humor
“A person has two legs and one sense of humor, and if faced with the choice, it’s better to lose a leg.” – Charles Lindner
Continue reading →Rereading the Same Book
“Rereading the same book produces new insights because the reader is a different person. Indeed, a good book is very much like a mirror: The glass is the same year after year, but the reflection in it changes over time.” … Continue reading →
Pay Attention
“Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” – Mary Oliver
Continue reading →You Know You’re Aging When…
Your favorite section of the newspaper is “25 Years Ago Today.” The parts that have arthritis are the parts where you feel best. A big evening with your friends is sitting around comparing living wills. Your clothes go into the … Continue reading →
Live Life
“Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift–there is nothing small about it.” – Florence Nightingale
Continue reading →Pursuing Opportunity
“Sometimes opportunity knocks; at other times you have to pursue it. You don’t want opportunity to come in on a boat when you’re standing at the airport waiting for it.” – Gladys Edmunds
Continue reading →The Impact of a Mosquito
“If you think you’re too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito in the room.” – Dame Anita Roddick
Continue reading →Worry is…
“Worry is interest paid on unborrowed debt.” – Dan Caringer
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