Some things don’t go very well together -- such as immaturity, rocks, and mirrors. I know because I was there once. When in grade school, a friend of mine and I came upon a panel or board on which were mounted nine mirrors. I don’t know what the former use might have been, but there it was, discarded in the brush by someone who apparently … [Read more...] about MIRRORS!
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COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
On a perpetual desk calendar -- one I’ve read each morning since it was given to me in 1992 -- a recent day’s notation included the following prayer: “Lord, I pray for the courage of my convictions. Instill in me the determination to make the right things happen. … [Read more...] about COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
THE GREATEST FETE ON EARTH!
Circuses. Acts of various kinds. High-wire acts, trapeze artists, clowns, lion tamers, etc.; all promoted as “The Greatest Show On Earth!” The crowds come. They pay their money to get entertained and wowed. There are “oohs” and “aahs” as one grand act follows another. The audience stands amazed at daring human ability along with the … [Read more...] about THE GREATEST FETE ON EARTH!
TAKE A MINUTE!
There are things which add to life and that which takes away from it. When we consider what we allow to consume us -- attitudes held, feelings we harbor, thoughts we dwell on, etc. -- do they contribute healthily or negatively to our emotional and spiritual wellbeing? Certainly, there are things which impact us which … [Read more...] about TAKE A MINUTE!
BIG LITTLE THINGS!
There are seemingly little things which can really be big things. For example, a simple smile directed at someone can help change a frown into a huge smile on their face. A simple “Hello” when passing another has the potential to change their disposition as they recognize they have been noticed. Simply saying “Thank you” can make even the usual actions … [Read more...] about BIG LITTLE THINGS!
