Little things

October 19, 2016

If I have learned nothing else thus far…I have learned how to appreciate the little things. And what is existence except a grand conglomeration of little things? We don’t even realize our reliance on them, how much we take them for granted, until we are without them. It takes loss and privation for us to […]

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Opportunity

October 19, 2016

Each moment of your life offers the the opportunity to respond more creatively, more intelligently, than the last moment. Roger Housden…Dropping the Struggle

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The tennis teeter totter

October 19, 2016

It was apparent at The 4A State Tennis Tournament last weekend that…the better the player, the more respect they have for conversion tennis. A conversion used to mean winning 3 points or 3 games in a row. The accepted wisdom was either would prove a player or team had captured significant momentum in the match. […]

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Love

October 19, 2016

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you […]

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Perspective

October 19, 2016

The greatest wealth is to live content with little. Plato

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Life’s scars

October 19, 2016

They say the world is round, and yet I often think it square, So many little hurts we get From corners here and there. But one great truth in life I’ve found, While journeying to the West- The only folks who really wound Are those we love the best. The man you thoroughly despise Can […]

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Patience

October 19, 2016

I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature. Paulo Coelho

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Astounding

October 18, 2016

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves. Thomas A. Edison

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Majestic

October 18, 2016

Oh, these vast, calm, measureless mountain days, days in whose light everything seems equally divine, opening a thousand windows to show us God. John Muir

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Beauty

October 18, 2016

“Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty – they merely move it from their faces into their hearts.” Martin Buxbaum

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Cool it

October 18, 2016

The whole bullying issue has really struck a nerve with me. It affects so many different types of people at a vital time in their lives. Kenny Wormald

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Focus

October 17, 2016

I have moments where I miss my old self. But I think anyone can get caught up in what we used to have. But at the same time, we can choose to focus on the beauty of now. Steve Gleason Former NFL player who is now battling ALS

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The bright side

October 17, 2016

I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful. Bob Hope

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Power

October 17, 2016

A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. Francis of Assisi

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Attitude

October 17, 2016

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. George S. Patton

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Respect

October 17, 2016

I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature. Paulo Coelho

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Everything

October 17, 2016

Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything – even mountains, rivers, plants and trees – should be your teacher. Morihei Ueshiba

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Abundance

October 17, 2016

You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might also pray in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance. Khalil Gibran

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Together

October 17, 2016

Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved. Mattie Stepanek

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Illusion

October 17, 2016

Some people seem to be dealt hands with only aces. They drive fancy cars and live in exotic places. Look a bit closer and you’re bound to see. A life of luxury is not all it’s reported to be. For everyone has their ups and downs…those days when the deck is stacked against them. We […]

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