Your value does not decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth. (Ted Rubin, public speaker) Is your self-image determined by what others think of you? It’s unfortunate that some of us think less of ourselves because someone else doesn’t see our worth or...
Work is not always required of man. There is such a thing as sacred idleness. (George MacDonald, Scottish author and minister) In today’s busy society our world seems to revolve around nothing but work. Little time is taken for relaxation and rest, “the cultivation of...
Assumptions are the termites of relationships. (Henry Winkler, American actor and director) Assumptions are often our guesses at something we don’t know for sure. We often assume things about others on the basis of scant evidence or the influence of others’ opinions....
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. (Benjamin Franklin, 18th century political leader and author) The human baby is a magnificent creation. Its inherent capabilities are almost unlimited, but it begins with very little evidence of its...
An honest mistake should not discredit an otherwise truthful person. (Jesse Deloe, editor) We all make mistakes and quite often they are honestly made without evil intention. Such mistakes can and should be corrected quickly and should not discredit an individual’s...
The beginning is the most important part of the work. (Plato, classical Greek philosopher) It has been said that you should begin your work with the end in mind. What is the goal or purpose of your work? That’s important, of course, but even more important is how you...
Life is either a daring adventure, or it is nothing at all. (Helen Keller, author, speaker) To many people, life seems to be little more than a humdrum repetition of hours and days without much purpose or goal. Keller, who overcame multiple significant handicaps,...
We don’t really see ourselves clearly until our behavior is reflected in someone else’s life. (Maggie Rowe, actress and writer) Rowe also said, “Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.” Parents might be surprised (shocked?) when they see that their...
By: Lynda Shadel On our walks, I take the same path, following the road. But the two dogs zigzag across the road, fields, and through the woods—covering a lot more territory than I do. However, all three of us end up at the “Forgiveness Tree.” When we return,...
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. (Martin Luther King, Jr.) In the United States today, special tribute is given to the memory of Martin Luther King,...
Science can tell us how to do many things but it cannot tell us what ought to be done. (Author Unknown). We are living in the scientific age. The reality of almost everything seems to be in question if it cannot be measured in a test tube or pass laboratory...
Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible. (Anonymous) The word faith has a variety of meanings, and is often very difficult to define. To have faith is to trust in something or someone. Of course, that faith is only as good as the...