Choices May your choices reflect your hopes not your fears. (Nelson Mandela, late president of South Africa) Mandela’s thought is echoed by author Judith Knowlton, "I discovered I always have choices and sometimes it's only a choice of attitude." Attitude is one of...
The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you. (John H. Southard) Getting even seems to be an innate reaction when we’ve been mistreated or hurt in some way. Of course, we don’t try to just get even; most often we want to get back...
The unexamined life is not worth living. (Socrates, 4th century B.C. Greek philosopher) We often hear a lot about accountability, but we don’t see much of it. Is it because so many people seem to be living their lives with their own agenda and no fear of reprisal?...
Hope: a wish or desire supported by some confidence of its fulfillment. (American Heritage Dictionary) “I hope so” is often what we say when there’s something we really want to happen. It might be just a wish, or it could be something we have our heart set on. Either...
Embrace the current season of your life. (Gabrielle Blair, designer and author) Some people long for another time or circumstance that they think would help them to be happy and more productive. Looking forward to another season rather than working hard in your...
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand it’s at the end of your arm. (Audrey Hepburn, late British actress) An attitude of entitlement seems to be a growing trait today. We think the world owes us something. Some folks always seem to be looking for a “free lunch.”...
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. (Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president) Some of us are dreamers, wishing we could accomplish some great feat but thinking we are limited by our lack of special ability, the environment, or the lack of resources....
When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things—not the great occasions—give off the greatest glow of happiness. (Bob Hope, late American comedian) It’s just two weeks till Christmas. As we plan and prepare for the holidays, we can’t help but...
Babies may be born with an inherent personality, but character must be developed! (Jim Hines, pediatrician and gubernatorial candidate) Babies are so cute and lovable; it’s hard to think of them ever growing up to be less than perfect. But, the truth becomes evident...
Have the courage to act instead of react. (Oliver Wendell Holmes, 19th-20th century jurist) Quick reflexes are valuable when you are faced with an unexpected and, perhaps, dangerous situation. We may delay reacting to other less perilous circumstances in our lives for...
Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. (Franklin P. Jones, author) We all make mistakes. Hopefully, they’re easily forgiven with an appropriate apology. Sometimes, however, it’s harder to forgive ourselves...
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. (Muhammad Ali, late boxing champion) In a similar vein, humanitarian Dan O’Deens writes, “Rent is still due if you are still breathing whether life treats you well or not. “ Both Ali and O’Deens are...