“My life is like a single coin. I can spend it any way I want…but I can only spend it once.” ~Robert Boardman I encourage you to consider what Mr. Boardman is saying in today’s journal writing prompt. This holds true for all of us. Actually, when I read this quote earlier, I immediately printed [...]
When I first read this quote, I found it rather irritating. I know that many people are not able to run their business from their home – for many reasons. And, I also believe that some people are meant to work out “in the world”, rather than sequester themselves in a small studio with limited outside contact. (makes me sound like a hermit, huh?)
“Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.”
~Aldous Huxley
Have you ever had one of those times where you just don’t feel like your hard work is being fully appreciated? Or, have you ever had a time when you caught yourself *not* appreciating someone around you?
One thing I frequently talk to my daughter about is what a true friend really is. At her age (12), there are simply too many “wolves in sheep’s clothing” – people disguised as “friends” but who are really poisonous, and not enough experience in discerning who the wolves are and who the real friends are (not to mention the difficulties that are inherent of a girl that age in wanting to be popular and fit in). Of course, I suppose we can say the same thing even as adults – although, as we age, we are better able to discern a true friend from a wolf.
I have a good friend with whom I’ve discussed this sort of thing many times (and she knows who she is!). It seems to me that we spent more than a fair share of time taking something that is relatively easy and straightforward and *making* it complicated. It’s almost as if humans have this innate desire for everything to be so complex that there’s no hope of solving it.
For example, when I first started using WordPress (blogging software), I thought it was about the best thing since sliced bread (maybe THE best, but, maybe only a runner up, it’s hard to say when I don’t eat sliced bread. 
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“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” ~Aristotle In your journal, comment on today’s quote. Do you agree or disagree with Aristotle? Why?
I used to have a beagle (Buddy) who was so smart, that he found a way to feed his “carb addiction” by pulling out drawers to make his own private ladder to the kitchen counter. When I first read today’s quote, my mind immediately drifted to memories of his frustrating “supreme capacity” of getting into all sorts of trouble. Another thought that popped into my mind was “too smart for his own good”. Which, is sort of what Mr. Butler is talking about in today’s quote.
Sometimes, it’s a nice reminder to future generations to record your thoughts on current events – no matter how much you try to avoid them in your day to day life (believe me, I can relate – some days current events are the last thing I want entering into my mind!)
In your journal, write about something that you’ve been wavering on. Is there a reason why you are hesitating before you take action? If so, what is that reason?
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” ~Booker T. Washington In your journal, respond to today’s quote. Do you agree or disagree with Mr. Washington? Why or why not? Look back over your life at all that [...]
“If we have the opportunity to be generous with our hearts, ourselves, we have no idea of the depth and breadth of love’s reach.” ~Margaret Cho [...]
“The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear.” ~Herbert Agar In your journal, write your “response” to this quote.? Do you believe Mr. Agar is correct or incorrect?? Why or why not?? Have you witnessed a time when the truth was the very last [...]
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
~Abraham Lincoln
In your journal, consider today’s quote from Lincoln. Do you agree or disagree? Have you seen present day examples…
“What some call health, if purchased by perpetual anxiety about diet, isn’t much better than tedious disease.”
~George Dennison Prentice
In your journal, write out your own definition of health. Does your definition agree with Mr. Prentice’s definition? Did you include overall health or just physical health in your definition? If you didn’t include overall health….
“Silent gratitude isn’t very much use to anyone.”
~Gertrude Stein
Sometimes, I think it’s a side effect of our fast paced society. But, truly, we often don’t take just the few moments it requires to express our gratitude to others. Just recently, I expressed my gratitude …
“Never regret. If it’s good, it’s wonderful. If it’s bad, it’s experience.”
~Victoria Holt
I often see people reminisce about things they would change in the past. On the one hand, it means that they see their past errors and wish to change, but, on the other, they are rejecting the importance of making mistakes in our learning process that is life.
“There are two kinds of light – the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.”
~James Thurber
The first time I saw this quote, I sort of passed it off and didn’t think about it much. However, when I found it again recently, and had more time to consider what it was saying, it sure provoked quite a bit of thought. So, I encourage you to take a little bit of time and think about what Mr. Thurber is saying, and then, write your thoughts in your journal. Here’s a few questions to get you started:
“Fear does not have any special power unless you empower it by submitting to it.” ~Les Brown Fear is definitely a life blocker. I have a very good friend, Kim, who always reminds me that fear is the opposite of faith. And, the interesting thing to me is that so many people let fear stop [...]
Have you ever noticed how terrific it feels to forgive someone – I mean, truly forgive them? I know that sometimes it’s really difficult to forgive, but, even in that situation, the act of forgiving someone is such a gift to both of you. In your journal, write…
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