Monthly Archives: November 2023

Norman Vincent Peale is widely known as the “Father of Positive Thinking” and he shared his philosophy of life in a small raft of books that remain among the enduring classics in the self-help genre. Just to give us all … Continue reading →

“To be yourself in a world that is consistently trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson When I read these words, I instantly felt them speak to me and wanted to share them with … Continue reading →

Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson Robert Louis Stevenson, a favorite author of mine, was born on November 13, 1850. He wrote poetry, essays, novels, and more. Dr. … Continue reading →

In honor of Veterans Day, a lovely meditation on heroism: American Heroby Mary West Jorgensen “Our history is studded with heroic names. These names compose a world roster from which almost every nation may choose one and say: He is … Continue reading →

Genius is divine perseverance. Genius I cannot claim nor even extra brightness, butperseverance all can have.”Woodrow Wilson “People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificantsuccess is achieved.”Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller’s teacher and mentor “If you … Continue reading →

“When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” Rumi Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, and mystic. He’s been called the “best selling poet” in the United States. His work has … Continue reading →

The work itself will teach you.”   Old Estonian proverb “Satisfaction — that comes from work.”   Paul Cezanne Sometimes what falls away frees us. Casting through a pile of papers, I found a notebook bursting with writing articles from various authors … Continue reading →

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” Henry Ford An inspiring story: “at age eight, strapped in a hospital bed with a pelvis disease similar to polio, my ambition was to play polio. The doctor said, … Continue reading →

Anyone can become a champion through hard work, a consistent BIG effort, and having achievable dreams.” Tom Fleming, legendary runner Tom Fleming, widely admired as one of world’s best marathoners, won the NYC Marathon 50 years ago yesterday. Over his … Continue reading →

Autumn Chant Now the autumn shuddersIn the rose’s root.Far and wide the laddersLean among the fruit. Now the autumn clambersUp the trellised frame,And the rose remembersThe dust from which it came. Brighter than the blossomOn the rose’s boughSits the wizened … Continue reading →