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Is It Impossible? Maybe Not.
By what age do we stop believing in six impossible things before breakfast? I’m not sure, but I do know that too many of us have not only stopped believing in, and reaching for, impossible things. We also give up … Continue reading
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Tagged believe, child, dreams, friend, goals, impossible, Santa
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The Power We All Possess
Most ordinary people feel as if we have no power. I’m not talking the “calm the wind and the waves” and “heal the blind” sort of power. Even the most delusional of earth’s mighty men and women know that they … Continue reading
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Tagged choose, make a difference, ordinary people, power
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You’re Unique — So Be Unique
Every human being is unique, different, and distinctive. The imaginary world of movies pretends to celebrate this fact, and maverick protagonists are popular. But their problems aren’t our problems, and their issues are rarely if ever solved in a realistic, … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, Culture, Daily Life, Encouragement, goals, inspirational, Life, Lifestyle, self-improvement, success
Tagged cool, dreams, movies, unique, zion
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People Who Can’t Say “Please” and “Thank You” Have a Problem
The words “please” and “thank you” are great equalizers. When we use them, we’re saying to another person, “I am asking you to do something as a favor to me, and I am grateful for your willingness to do it.” … Continue reading
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Tagged family, leaders, military, please, thank you
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It’s Time to Trust Our Own Judgment
It’s amazing — and sad — how little we trust our own judgment. Of course, it’s not unusual. We’ve been trained since childhood to listen to the teacher, follow the pastor, accede to the dictates of the doctor, nod at … Continue reading
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Tagged experts, judgement, learning, wise, wise person
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Nobody Likes Waiting
Waiting is something that few, if any, people do well. “I’m just impatient,” some say, as if that were unusual and distinctive. It’s along the lines of announcing, “I like to travel and do fun things,” or, “I sure do … Continue reading
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Tagged dream, horses, impatience, prayer, Waiting
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Home Is a Treasure That No One Can Buy
“I feel at home here.” When someone says this, most people instantly understand what they mean. They feel welcome, safe, accepted, free to be themselves without judgment or criticism. They are surrounded by people who love them, things that matter. … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, at home, goodness, home, kindness, safety, work
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Managing Thinking, Creative People — Why?
Look it up on the Internet sometime: how to manage people. It’s something business and corporation interests obsess about: How to Manage People Who Don’t Want to Be Managed Managing Difficult People Don’t Manage: Lead Be the Leader That People … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, freedom, individual, manage, managing people, thinking
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How Many Friends Is “Normal”?
When we live too much in the imaginary world of TV, movies, and social media, we start to believe that fantasy is reality. Take friendship, for example. In the land of myths, six to eight young, attractive, witty men and … Continue reading
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Tagged family, friends, friendship, movies, sisters, TV
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So American — Assigning Value Numbers to People
In the U.S., we pride ourselves on being a classless society, but we’re really not. We have our Hollywood idols, our political royalty, our Silicon Valley Influencers, and a selection of Instagram celebrities who are famous because . . . … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrity, good shepherd, important, rich, score, value
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