A New Year Without Fear
As 2010 drew to a close, I spent time reviewing the completion of that year’s resolution, which was to read a poem a day. One poet who featured prominently in the project was the late John O’Donohue, particularly his wonderful book, To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings. On the day I [...]
Sink or Swim – Benjamin Franklin on Self Reliance
“To be thrown upon one’s resources is to be cast into the very lap of fortune, for our faculties then undergo a development and display an energy of which they were previously unsusceptible.” —Benjamin Franklin “Thrown upon one’s resources.” Now, there’s a positive-spin euphemism for the 21st century! By Mr. Franklin’s hallowed lights, many Americans [...]
Wise Words Reflecting the Philosophy of Self Reliance
Recently, I’ve been reading quotes that ring particularly true for me. I don’t know if this is synchronicity, or simply a case of running more general advice and observations through my specific situational and philosophical filter. Because the latter is more likely, I will resist the urge to expand on the themes presented here, in [...]
Taking Responsibility for Your Life – Words of Wisdom
A daily feature of my Franklin Planner is an “inspirational” quote. Most days, the thought is a worthy one. Occasionally, one really speaks to me. Recently, I read this quote: “The amount of satisfaction you get from life depends largely on your own ingenuity, self-sufficiency, and resourcefulness. People who wait around for life to supply [...]
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