Category: Self Development
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Foresight… To Stand Upon the Shoulders of Giants
Inspiration Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be. Ralph Waldo Emerson If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. Isaac Newton The Philosopher’s Corner To Be, or not to be… That is the question. (William Shakespeare) I…
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A Universal Truth… Gratitude Unfolded
Inspiration Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. Ralph Waldo Emerson You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius The Philosopher’s Corner A New Frontier Awaits. As a child… even to this day, I look to the stars and…
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Humility: To Believe… Achieve… and Become
Inspiration We have to stop and be humble enough to understand that there is something called mystery. Paulo Coelho Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience. Paulo Coelho The Philosopher’s Corner The Alchemist said… Ah the beauty of a true story teller. Paulo Coelho is one of my favorites. He uses the transformational language…
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Confused? A Wise Man Once Said… Just Keep Going!
Inspiration He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. Confucius It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Confucius The Philosopher’s Corner A little precursor. Today may seem like somewhat of a rant. I prequalify this,…
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Unlock the Gateway… Personal Excellence Awaits
Inspiration If you’re going through hell, keep going. Winston Churchill The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Confucius The Philosopher’s Corner The easy way out. Is that the true nature of hell? It is human…
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Curiosity… A Whole New World of Possibility!
Inspiration Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. Stephen Hawking The Philosopher’s Corner As I looked further and further into the depths of the rabbit hole we call the psyche, I began to…
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To Be Present… A True Gift from God
Inspiration Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present. ― Bil Keane The Philosopher’s Corner Greetings fellow life travelers. I ran into this quote today and wow… What a beautiful insight and I hope you enjoy. This sums up the depths of psychology…
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Beauty in the Eye
Inspiration I was sad one day and went for a walk; I sat in a field. A rabbit noticed my condition and came near. It often does not take more than that to help at times – to just be close to creatures who are so full of knowing, so full of love though they…
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Inspiration: The Simple Absurdities of Life
Inspiration Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about. Oscar Wilde Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Confucius The Philosopher’s Corner Ah… The simple absurdities of life. Got Life? When we do, we dwell on those things that are absent… When we don’t we dwell on…
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Inspiration: Put the Fun in Dysfunctional
Daily Inspiration “Silence is golden. Unless you have kids, then… silence is just suspicious.” (Anonymous) The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable. (Anonymous) Practical Parenting Dysfunction anyone? Wow, who would of thought that work would be such a welcome and novel idea. Week one…
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Inspiration: The Magical World of Parenting
Daily Inspiration Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk. Carl Jung At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents. Jane D. Hull Practical Parenting One day into a California Coronavirus lockdown, but one week into my new…
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Inspiration: Struggle, Strength, Courage, & Faith
Daily Inspiration Physical strength can never permanently withstand the impact of spiritual force. Franklin D. Roosevelt The future doesn’t belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave. Ronald Reagan The Philosopher’s Corner Day one of becoming a home school teacher. My wife handled the duties for the last two days as my children are…