Monthly Archives: October 2023

Thought For the Day: Hatred Is Like Drinking Poison and Expecting The Other Person To Die

Posted on October 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Hatred is like drinking poison and then waiting for it to kill your enemy.” – Buddha

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The With-Ness of Our Witness

Posted on October 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The With-Ness of Our Witnessby Michael DoyleGod isn’t a cosmic killjoy out to dealOut the harsh things that keep it realGod is faithful and loves celebrationAnd lessons he often teaches are with elationWe sometimes arrive a little rough around the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Some Day We Shall Know How To Heighten Creativity. Until Then, One of the Best Things We Can Do For Creative Men and Women Is to Stand Out of Their Light

Posted on October 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: “Only stand out of my light.” Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity. Until then, one of the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Generous Person Will Prosper; Whoever Refreshes Others Will Be Refreshed

Posted on October 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25

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Step Inside A Haunted Mansion

Posted on October 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Step Inside A Haunted Mansionby Michael DoyleWhat if death was not the endingBut instead, just a new beginning?What if the paranormal was realAnd not just something that we feel?Skepticism has its own kind of turningIn all walks of life, we … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A True Artist Is Not One Who Is Inspired But One Who Inspires Others

Posted on October 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“A true artist is not one who is inspired but one who inspires others.” – Salvador Dalí

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First Principles: The President of the United States Should Strive To Be Always Mindful of the Fact That He Serves His Party Best Who Serves His Country Best

Posted on October 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best.” – Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States

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A Gathering of Understanding

Posted on October 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

In honor of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous PeoplesA Gathering of Understandingby Michael DoyleThe time has come for the Red Nations to riseAgain, and bring healing before the world’s eyesWith promised blessings that will cure the separationsBy and … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Spirit of Resistance To Government Is So Valuable On Certain Occasions, That I Wish It To Be Always Kept Alive

Posted on October 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It’s Good To Have Money and the Things That Money Can Buy, But It’s Good, Too, To Check Up Once In A While and Make Sure That You Haven’t Lost Things That Money Can’t Buy

Posted on October 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” – George H. Lorimer, … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: October 2023

Thought For the Day: Hatred Is Like Drinking Poison and Expecting The Other Person To Die

The With-Ness of Our Witness

Thought For the Day: Some Day We Shall Know How To Heighten Creativity. Until Then, One of the Best Things We Can Do For Creative Men and Women Is to Stand Out of Their Light

First Principles: A Generous Person Will Prosper; Whoever Refreshes Others Will Be Refreshed

Step Inside A Haunted Mansion

Thought For the Day: A True Artist Is Not One Who Is Inspired But One Who Inspires Others

First Principles: The President of the United States Should Strive To Be Always Mindful of the Fact That He Serves His Party Best Who Serves His Country Best

A Gathering of Understanding

First Principles: The Spirit of Resistance To Government Is So Valuable On Certain Occasions, That I Wish It To Be Always Kept Alive

Thought For the Day: It’s Good To Have Money and the Things That Money Can Buy, But It’s Good, Too, To Check Up Once In A While and Make Sure That You Haven’t Lost Things That Money Can’t Buy

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