Solitude promotes communion with God.
Solitude allows your creative juices to flow.
Solitude allows your creative juices to flow.
Friday, October 28, 2011
#215-Thoughts on Relationships
Relationships with love could result in marriage.
When a spouse makes a disappointing decision they could move from being the most important to being the least important person in the relationship.
We all need more love in our lives. This world would be a far better place with more love. Loving relationships form the foundation of a life greatly lived.
When a spouse makes a disappointing decision they could move from being the most important to being the least important person in the relationship.
We all need more love in our lives. This world would be a far better place with more love. Loving relationships form the foundation of a life greatly lived.
#214-Thoughts on Soft
People who speak softly could hear really well.
Most men are "rough on the edges" when dealing with "soft" skills.
What do they put in a tin of salmon to make the thorny bones soft and edible? What is it doing to my bones?
Most men are "rough on the edges" when dealing with "soft" skills.
What do they put in a tin of salmon to make the thorny bones soft and edible? What is it doing to my bones?
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
#213-Thoughts on Fear
Man's most formidable enemy is fear.
If you let fear into your heart it will steal your joy.
If you let fear into your heart it will steal your joy.
#212-Thoughts on Differences
The real difference between opportunity and temptation is that opportunity may only knock once.
We need to slow down so that others could recognize our differences to appreciate our uniqueness.
There is a grand purpose to EVERY life. We are all here to live heroic lives and make a difference in the world, in our own unique way. To achieve this, we have to do what we know to do the best way we know to do it.
We need to slow down so that others could recognize our differences to appreciate our uniqueness.
There is a grand purpose to EVERY life. We are all here to live heroic lives and make a difference in the world, in our own unique way. To achieve this, we have to do what we know to do the best way we know to do it.
#211-Thoughts on Grandparents
You must have grandchildren to know the real joy of being a grandparent.
When you have grown children you are always only nine months away from being a grandparent.
When you have grown children you are always only nine months away from being a grandparent.
#210-Thoughts on Growing
People who are not growing are dying.
Some of us are infantile when it comes to spiritual growth.
To grow wealthy, stop wishing that you made more money and ask yourself how you can help more people to get what they want.
Some of us are infantile when it comes to spiritual growth.
To grow wealthy, stop wishing that you made more money and ask yourself how you can help more people to get what they want.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
#209-Thoughts on Games
People who play games could get hurt.
We are all participants and spectators in the game of life.
The aim of the game is not to sacrifice yourself for work and have nothing left for the people you truly love.
We are all participants and spectators in the game of life.
The aim of the game is not to sacrifice yourself for work and have nothing left for the people you truly love.
#208-Thoughts on Walking
Walk with God and the enemy will hide when he sees you coming.
Most people will not allow you to walk out and come back into their lives.
Some people walk into a room and declare, "I am here!" People with charisma walk in and warmly say, "Ahh, there you are."
Most people will not allow you to walk out and come back into their lives.
Some people walk into a room and declare, "I am here!" People with charisma walk in and warmly say, "Ahh, there you are."
#207-Thoughts on Finding
Look for the good in people, you'll find it.
One must venture away from the old to find the new.
You do not have to wait until you find the right person to get married; you have to wait until you are ready to be the right person.
One must venture away from the old to find the new.
You do not have to wait until you find the right person to get married; you have to wait until you are ready to be the right person.
#206-Thoughts on the Earth
This always was and still is God's green earth.
Life on earth is your only opportunity to prepare for eternal life - use it wisely.
Life on earth is your only opportunity to prepare for eternal life - use it wisely.
#205-Thoughts on Leadership
Good leaders support all subordinates, even those who are not top performers.
Leadership is, in many ways, about taking the high road and making the tough choice – no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel. The tougher you are with yourself, the easier life will be on you.
Leadership is, in many ways, about taking the high road and making the tough choice – no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel. The tougher you are with yourself, the easier life will be on you.
Friday, October 21, 2011
#204-Thoughts on being Good
Good people don't believe in man-made prophecies.
Every man who says he has a good neighbor is himself a good neighbor.
Every good thing is not always useful and every useful thing is not always good!
Every man who says he has a good neighbor is himself a good neighbor.
Every good thing is not always useful and every useful thing is not always good!
#203-Thoughts on Problems
It is easier to solve a problem when you know the cause.
He who worries about other people's problems will always be stressed.
It is easy to hear and understand people who have hearing problems; they speak loud so that they could hear themselves.
He who worries about other people's problems will always be stressed.
It is easy to hear and understand people who have hearing problems; they speak loud so that they could hear themselves.
#202-Thoughts on Protect
Protect the bees – save the human race.
Sometimes, we have to be ready to give up all that we love to protect it.
Sometimes, we have to be ready to give up all that we love to protect it.
#201-Thoughts on Time
Time management is life management; guard you time with your life!
The invisible line that once separated men's work from women's work was battered by the sands of time.
The invisible line that once separated men's work from women's work was battered by the sands of time.
#200-Thoughts on Thinking
You may think yours is better than mine but I know that mine is darn good.
We have been conditioned to think that NO means NO but it really means Next Opportunity!
Human beings have the ability to have two conversations at the same time; one with themselves and one with another person e.g. "What makes him think he is better than everyone else?"
We have been conditioned to think that NO means NO but it really means Next Opportunity!
Human beings have the ability to have two conversations at the same time; one with themselves and one with another person e.g. "What makes him think he is better than everyone else?"
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
#199-Thoughts on being Young
It is OK for women to like older men because most men like younger women.
Many people believe they will die young – that is why they buy life insurance.
Life is analogous to a large conveyor belt with people continually getting on (birth) and falling off (death). Falling off the sides of the belt is the same as dying young.
Many people believe they will die young – that is why they buy life insurance.
Life is analogous to a large conveyor belt with people continually getting on (birth) and falling off (death). Falling off the sides of the belt is the same as dying young.
#198-Thoughts on Recommendations
That which I recommend for you may not apply to me.
What I would recommend and what I would do are not always the same.
What I would recommend and what I would do are not always the same.
#197-Thoughts on Numbers
Words can be used by any number of people at the same time without any conflicts.
The number of hits from an Internet search immediately reveals the importance of a topic.
The number of hits from an Internet search immediately reveals the importance of a topic.
#196-Thoughts on being Nice
Those who ask nicely usually get what they want.
People always look nicer when you see them for the first time.
We are taught to say nice things about others but we should strive to have them say nice things about us because of the way we treat them.
People always look nicer when you see them for the first time.
We are taught to say nice things about others but we should strive to have them say nice things about us because of the way we treat them.
#195-Thoughts on Beauty
Beauty sleep! I don't really need it but I still like to get some.
To appreciate the beauty around you, you sometimes have to step back a little.
To appreciate the beauty around you, you sometimes have to step back a little.
#194-Thoughts on Fighting
Those who fight ruthlessly never savour a worthy victory.
Don't waste your time fighting the unjust for the Lord says, "Vengeance is mine".
Don't waste your time fighting the unjust for the Lord says, "Vengeance is mine".
#193-Thoughts on Respect
Medication may cure stomach ulcers but love and respect prevents it.
People who love and respect their children protect them from incarceration.
Generous helpings of love and respect will keep your parents alive to meet your children.
It is easy to know when someone loves you. They shower you with care, gentleness and the highest respect.
People who love and respect their children protect them from incarceration.
Generous helpings of love and respect will keep your parents alive to meet your children.
It is easy to know when someone loves you. They shower you with care, gentleness and the highest respect.
#192-Thoughts on Parents
Most parents and many spouses will be there for you - no matter what!
One of these days, you will realize that I was right; parents are endowed with that ability too.
I've heard of children being ashamed of their parents. I don't know of any parent who is ashamed of their children.
One of these days, you will realize that I was right; parents are endowed with that ability too.
I've heard of children being ashamed of their parents. I don't know of any parent who is ashamed of their children.
#191-Thoughts on Children
Do with your children all the things you regret not doing with your parents.
Parents with tooth-fairy-aged children should always have small bills in the house.
If children will do whatever little they can, parents will have the time to do what they need to do.
Parents with tooth-fairy-aged children should always have small bills in the house.
If children will do whatever little they can, parents will have the time to do what they need to do.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
#190-Thoughts on Important
What we believe is always more important than reality.
The source of the message is as important as the message itself.
How important is the letter R? Very important! It changes a fiend into a friend.
The source of the message is as important as the message itself.
How important is the letter R? Very important! It changes a fiend into a friend.
#189-Thoughts on Change
To change, I must know myself.
Older people have low tolerance for change. Men are the least tolerant.
Why is it so difficult for people to embrace change even when it is initiated for their benefit?
Older people have low tolerance for change. Men are the least tolerant.
Why is it so difficult for people to embrace change even when it is initiated for their benefit?
#188-Thoughts on My Life
My life was very interesting until I met my wife; then it got better.
My life may not be as difficult as yours but it is not necessarily as good as you think it is.
My life may not be as difficult as yours but it is not necessarily as good as you think it is.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
#186-Thoughts on Enjoy
If it is all good – enjoy it!
Enjoy who you are right now. In a few years you'll wish to look and feel as good as you do today!
It is counterproductive to spend so much time worrying about what you don’t have that you fail to enjoy what you do have.
Enjoy who you are right now. In a few years you'll wish to look and feel as good as you do today!
It is counterproductive to spend so much time worrying about what you don’t have that you fail to enjoy what you do have.
#185-Thoughts on Worth
A beautiful mind is worth much more than a beautiful face.
One point up is always better than one point down in your net worth.
Is it worth it to win an argument if you have to lose a relationship?
One point up is always better than one point down in your net worth.
Is it worth it to win an argument if you have to lose a relationship?
Friday, October 7, 2011
#184-Thoughts on getting Better
It is good and getting better.
There is always a better way; the assiduous will find it.
In our eagerness to make things better we sometimes make things worse.
There is always a better way; the assiduous will find it.
In our eagerness to make things better we sometimes make things worse.
#183-Thoughts on Dreams
A parent's dream is the happiness of their children – but not at all costs.
God is in control; just follow His lead and He will help you to realize your wildest dreams.
God is in control; just follow His lead and He will help you to realize your wildest dreams.
#182-Thoughts on Control
Never forget that God is in control.
What we believe controls the outcome.
Some things are not in my sphere of control; my "good looks" is one of them.
What we believe controls the outcome.
Some things are not in my sphere of control; my "good looks" is one of them.
#181-Thoughts on Choice
Get even or get ahead – your choice.
We always have choices: in adverse conditions we could venture out or hunker down.
Our choice of syllables determines the way we pronounce words e.g. do we say DUNedin Street or DUNEdin Street.
We always have choices: in adverse conditions we could venture out or hunker down.
Our choice of syllables determines the way we pronounce words e.g. do we say DUNedin Street or DUNEdin Street.
#180-Thoughts on Pain
A man who does not tell his loved ones about his pains is an unhappy man.
Words have been used to inflict more pain on people than all the wars combined.
The emotion known as love has caused more pain and hurt than all the other emotions combined.
Words have been used to inflict more pain on people than all the wars combined.
The emotion known as love has caused more pain and hurt than all the other emotions combined.
#179-Thoughts on Words
Words can be used by an unlimited number of people at the same time.
Today's language does not have the right words to reveal the mystery of life or death.
That is what I love about words; you could use many of them to say the same thing e.g. new, recent, and modern.
Today's language does not have the right words to reveal the mystery of life or death.
That is what I love about words; you could use many of them to say the same thing e.g. new, recent, and modern.
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