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About alohapromisesforever

Writer, poet, musician, surfer, father of two princesses.

Courage To Speak Honestly

Courage To Speak Honestlyby Michael DoyleLost in life’s waves as they come and goWhether trough or crest there is much to knowWe must never be afraid to speak honestlyRailing against injustice and acting efficientlyAs much as we can to rid … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Law of Nature and the Law of Revelation Are Both Divine: They Flow, Though In Different Channels From the Same Adorable Source

“The law of nature and the law of revelation are both Divine: they flow, though in different channels, from the same adorable source. It is indeed preposterous to separate them from each other.” – James Wilson (1804)

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Thought For the Day: For Attractive Lips, Speak Words of Kindness. For Lovely Eyes, Seek Out the Good In People. For A Slim Figure, Share Your Food With the Hungry

“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day. … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2024!

I wish all my readers, thinkers, followers, and fellow leaders, the very best In this new year, 2024! Let’s rock it with all that we have! And remember No matter your circumstances, how you act and react is ultimately your Choice. In … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Honesty Will Be Found On Every Experiment, To Be the Best and Only True Policy; Let Us Then As A Nation Be Just

“Honesty will be found on every experiment, to be the best and only true policy; let us then as a Nation be just.” – George Washington (1783)

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Thought For the Day: Kindness In Words Creates Confidence. Kindness In Thinking Creates Profoundness. Kindness In Giving Creates Love

“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” – Lao Tzu

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Exiting To A New Beginning

Exiting To A New Beginningby Michael DoyleThe alpha and the omegaThe beginning and the endLife’s alpha and its omegaLaid bare at the year’s beginning and endGod breathes our lives into motionWhatever the season’s emotionsWe aim to begin and finish strongAs … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Be At War With Your Vices, At Peace With Your Neighbors, and Let Every New Year Find You A Better Man

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.“ – Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanac (1775)

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Thought For the Day: Last Year’s Words Belong To Last Year’s Language. And Next Year’s Words Await Another Voice

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” – T.S. Eliot

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My Forever Valentine

My Forever Valentineby Michael DoyleAll the moments of life are lentCarelessly given and heavenly spentIt’s the separation and the lossThat defines what’s the bossCome away with me quietlyGiving your consent spoken and silentlyOpenly expressed inside your smileTelling me you’ll give … Continue reading →

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