Muhammad Ali: On Taking Risks
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. — Muhammad Ali, world champion boxer See also . . . Muhammad Ali: Impossible Is Nothing: http://www.myincrediblewebsite.com/muhammad-ali-impossible-is-nothing Muhammad Ali: On Never Quitting: http://www.myincrediblewebsite.com/muhammad-ali-on-never-quitting Muhammad Ali: On Being a Great Champion: http://myincrediblewebsite.com/muhammad-ali-on-being-a-great-champion
Believe: The Short Story
One night the turtle said to his friend the frog: “Would you like to fly with me through the stars tonight to meet the moon?” The frog, who thought the turtle a silly kidder, replied, “Turtle, I don’t believe anyone can fly, much less a fellow who carries a shell such as yours.” “Well, come […]
Ralph Waldo Emerson: On Gratitude
Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sometimes the Smallest Step
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take that step. — unknown
Rebus Puzzle from A Thinker’s Daily Challenge
Can you figure out what this rebus puzzle says? It’s excerpted from Ken Havelock’s A Thinker’s Daily Challenge. For more details about the book, see http://athinkersdailychallenge.org/book. The definition of a rebus: A representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound. A rebus is also […]
When You Pray
When you forgive, you don’t change the past. You change the future. — unknown When you forgive, you in no way change the past—but you sure do change the future. — Bernard Meltzer, radio personality When you pray, you change the past. And the present. And the future. Pray more! — John Kremer Other quotations […]
Douglas Adams: To Give Real Service
To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity. — Douglas Adams, novelist Don’t you want great service from others? Then offer great service to others. No matter what you do, you can offer great service.
God Bless the Victims, God Bless the Silence Breakers
God bless the victims of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual predation, sexual misconduct, sexual misbehavior, and abuse of power. It’s sad that this list is so long. Please pray for these people. God bless Sil Lai Abrams, Jessicka Adams, Lilian Adams, Ebba Akerlund, Tori Amos, Michael Anello, Julia Ann, Lysette Anthony, Asia Argento, Rosanna Arquette, Henda […]
Susan Vreeland: On Love
The place where you stand at any moment is holy ground. Love hard and love wide and love long, and you will find goodness in it. — Susan Vreeland, novelist, Lisette’s List
Anne Lamott: On Prayer
Here are the two best prayers I know: Help me, help me, help me and Thank you, thank you, thank you. — Anne Lamott Actually, Anne is wrong. Thank you, thank you, thank you is a valid and valuable prayer. But help me, help me, help me is the wrong spirit for a prayer. A […]