On May 13, 1918 the United States Postal Service issued it’s very first Air Mail stamp. For 24 cents you could send a piece of mail by airplane, which was significantly faster than the “pony express.” One batch of those famous stamps became infamous because the image of the biplane printed in blue ink inside …
The apparently accidental fire that destroyed much of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, was devastating to countless people around the globe. Out of their sense of loss, people have tried to express themselves in prayers, songs, words, and tears. A symbol of hope and faith that has stood for over 800 years was nearly …
This weekend we’re supposed to change our clocks by an hour. “Spring forward and Fall back” is a mnemonic device that some helpful elementary school teacher probably taught you. So the title of today’s post is your public service announcement. (You’re welcome.) I like both of those words; Spring and Forward! Spring is a time …
If you have ever been taunted by expressions of doubt (either cast by others or whispered from within your own head) I hope that these quotes will help. And of course, looking at artwork by my favorite artist, is likely to bring on a generally pleasant feeling, too. I suppose that if it is others …
QuittersWin Core Beliefs and Group Guidelines Everyone in the community has something to learn from everyone on the community and everyone in the community has something to teach to everyone in the community. No one in the community is as strong, wise, brave, or capable as everyone in the community. Out of respect for all …
Most of us will agree that learning an important lesson sounds like a positive step. Learning is good and lessons prepare us. Fun or not, learning lessons is good for us. Most of us will agree that making mistakes can be embarrassing and painful. Some of us will realize that mistakes and missteps are opportunities …
This weekend I had an opportunity to hear an extraordinary organist (Dr. Robin Dinda) perform an improvisation on “Morning Has Broken,” and the tune – while always a favorite – has been dancing, or perhaps tiptoeing, through my head. This morning as I drove a familiar route I was wooed into the woods to snap …
Without rain, nothing grows. That’s just one of a bunch of ideas to hold on a rainy day. You’ve heard others, no doubt. Do us all a favor and share your rainy day wisdom. Share a quote that might help someone get through a dreary day. You might even push back your own clouds. Here …
Pursue Perfection Knowing Perfection or perfectionism can prevent progress, stripping us of hope before we begin. Perfection, while beautiful as an idea, can be hard to accept in real life because it can make us painfully aware of our shortfalls and flaws. But I believe we need the idea of ‘perfect’ in our vocabulary and …
Never Fail It is said that Thomas Edison said – “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” I love that quote and the determination it demonstrates. But to be honest, if the universe decided that I was supposed to invent the electric light bulb, we might be sitting here, reading …
Opportunities and Sunsets Opportunities are like sunsets – if you wait too long, they’re gone. And even while the sun WILL set tomorrow, it will be a different sunset. Similarly, the opportunity that tomorrow MIGHT hold, will not be the opportunity that today holds. Seize it. Do it now. What are we waiting for? We …
Today Holds Gifts Today holds gifts for those with hearts to see. Capture one of the beautiful moments in this gift of a day. Allow that beautiful moment to sink into your head and your heart. Savor it, relish it, feel it, smell it breathe it in, hold that moment… Recall it with gratitude throughout …
Something’s Got to Change! This really ought to be stuck on mirror, posted on the fridge door, etched into our memories, carved, painted, and maybe tattooed, too! “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them.” – Albert Einstein #Truth #Change4Good #ChangeYourMindChangeYourLife #DFTYA! http://ow.ly/i/CvSY8
Mistakes aren’t the worst things that can happen to you. Doing nothing is a mistake! If you keep moving, keep trying, one of these days you’ll get there (especially if you get some competent advice and compassionate support along the way.) So don’t fret if you slip, stumble, fumble, or fall. At least you know …
Your Attitude May Be Your Fate It has been said that our attitude determines our fate. So, take a slow, deep breath and look for a sign of hope as each new day (or moment) begins. Choosing to express gratitude cultivates hope. It nudges our thought stream into a brighter direction. It changes us! No, …
