Ascension Cafe

Dear Folks, Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. — Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1935) Jurist We are all Original; each a unique person with a singular history of choices and experiences. Poise is also unique, our manner of carrying the qualities we have attained in our human shaped envelope. … Read more

Dear Folks, We can discover this meaning in life in three ways: 1) by doing a deed; 2) by experiencing a value; and 3) by suffering. — Man’s Search for Meaning (page 176) Dr. Victor Frankl (1905-1997) Psychologist Our first impression of a word is often the one we hold as its only meaning. One … Read more

Dear Folks, The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire. — Socrates (470–399 B.C.) Philosopher We are all blessed with certain fundamental qualities. We come in this world with innocence, curiosity, sweetness, and many others. These are our qualitative starting point. One of these gifts of grace is … Read more

Dear Folks, We become what we think about. — Earl Nightingale (1921-1989) Motivational Speaker Why is people watching such a Fascinating activity? We all carry our genetics, experiences, attitudes, and Motivations with us. Some of these are manifested on the surface. And if you are a good judge of character, even more is visible. Peace, … Read more

Dear Folks, Great occasions do not make heroes or cowards; they simply unveil them to the eyes. Silently and imperceptibly, as we wake or sleep, we grow strong or weak; and at last some crisis shows what we have become. — Brooke Foss Westcott (1825-1901) Theologian Personality is where our free will resides. We are … Read more

Dear Folks, Remember that your character is your destiny. — Author Unknown You may consider yourself as Excellent in your own mind, but more likely, if you consider it at all, it is in combination with other qualities. One which is should be paired with is humility in order for the ego not to be … Read more

Dear Folks, Your desires, Whether or not your achieve them Will determine who you become. — Parable of the Sower, Octavia E. Butler (1947-2006) Author One must be careful with Determination. First be sure the ideas and ideals you aspire to are worthy, with that clarity your Determined focus is warranted. As we have seen … Read more

Dear Folks, Be you perfect, even as I am Perfect. — God The Father – circa 100 Trillion BC. God sure thunk up some stuff! — John P. Downs (1913-2003) Puppies and children are Frisky. If we maintain the natural habits of youth, we can retain them for a lifetime. An old person can still … Read more

Dear Folks, It’s not having information that is going to make you happy and successful; it’s using that information that’s going to make the dramatic difference in your life.— Zig Zigler (1926-) Motivational Speaker, Author One may have athletic talent, but if they are Gamesome without being sportsmanlike, is it valuable?  One may be Well-spoken, … Read more