Onward and Upward!
Dear Folks, What most you admire, that shall you become. — One, Richard David Bach (1936-) Author Think not only of how you can live the qualities but also who you Admire who has lived them or who is living them. Think also of other ways to consider the qualities. We automatically think of someone … Read more
Dear Folks, Each week the top quote is one from those in-the-know expressing this idea: The concept of focusing on your desire in order to attain it is an ancient and primal element of human understanding. People have always realized learning comes from experience. Whatever you pay attention to, you not only acquire expertise in … Read more
Dear Folks, Transformation is being the answer. Be now … even if “you” think you can’t! — Transformers, Jacquelyn Small, Author This could be a wild combination. Both of these qualities are on the energetic side. Too much of anything needs to be balanced with some of it’s counterpart. A person with a naturally Electrifying … Read more
Dear Folks, What we dwell upon we help bring into manifestation. — Steps Toward Inner Peace, Peace Pilgrim (1908-1981) Pacifist A Plainspoken person always has to listen with the ears of the other person or people. It is possible for you to be Pacifistic even though the majority of humankind still believes aggression is not … Read more
Dear Folks, Meaning is something that takes you from a thing to a value. To answer the question, “What is the meaning of life?” you have first to answers the question, “What is the value of life?” — Dr. Chris Halvorson, (1960 – ) Physicist Lofty is in need of friends. He likes other qualities … Read more
Dear Folks, Man should journey thru life treating his fellow creatures as he would like to be treated. — Jainism, Sutrakritanga 1.11.33 Others will decide if you are Exciting to be around. One of their criteria is if you excite their minds and emotions with your personality and soul. Being Timely is so much more … Read more
“Mr. Thompson, don’t you want kids to be healthy so they can live a long and healthy life?” This is how CEO Don Thompson was seriously grilled by a 9-year-old girl at Thursday’s annual shareholder’s meeting in Oak Brook, Ill. Hannah Robertson stood and lectured the CEO of one of the world’s biggest brands. “I … Read more
Dear Folks: 1) Be Proactive (responsible, independent, imaginative, self-aware) 2) Begin with the end in mind (conceptualization, visualization, creation) 3) Put first things first (effective time management, start with matters of importance) 4) Think Win/Win (mutual benefit, successful, integrity, maturity) 5) Seek first to understand, then to be understood (good listener, communication) 6) Synergize (communication, … Read more
Dear Folks, Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. — Author Unknown The first thought that came to mind when I read Spontaneous and Neighborly was to be open to the opportunities life and luck present to us. Look for the chance to give a smile, lend a hand, or be tolerant … Read more
Dear Folks, The purpose of life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whomever is around to be loved. — The Sirens of Titan, Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) Author I find it hard to think before I say something. It is a lifelong quest of mine to think before I speak. The ideal of … Read more