Category Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: Contempt Is the Weapon of the Weak and A Defense Against One’s Own Despised and Unwanted Feelings

Posted on February 21, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Contempt is the weapon of the weak and a defense against one’s own despised and unwanted feelings.” – Alice Miller, psychologist and author (1923-2010)

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Thought For the Day: A Man Who Lies To Himself, and Believes His Own Lies, Becomes Unable to Recognize the Truth

Posted on February 20, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“A man who lies to himself, and believes his own lies, becomes unable to recognize truth, either in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing respect for himself and for others.” -Fyodor Dostoevsky, novelist (1821-1881)

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Thought For the Day: All Art Is Autobiographical; the Pearl Is the Oyster’s Autobiography

Posted on February 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster’s autobiography.” -Federico Fellini, film director and writer (20 Jan 1920-1993)

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Thought For the Day: When They Can No Longer Control or Manipulate You, They Smear You

Posted on February 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“When they can no longer control or manipulate you, they smear you.” – Steve Maraboli, Behavioral Scientist, Counselor, Author of Unapologetically You

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Thought For the Day: The Problem We Have Is That We Are Ruled By Unserious People Who Are Worried About Fake Problems Instead of the Real Fact That Our Country Is Falling Apart

Posted on February 17, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The problem we have … is that we are ruled by unserious people who are worried about fake problems instead of the real fact that our country is falling apart in some of the most important ways.” – Sen. J.D. … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening of the Better Together Forever Gallery

Posted on February 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

We are very excited to announce that the virtual web presence of the Better Together Forever Gallery will be opening soon. Details will be forthcoming! The art exhibited and the build itself will change out with each season. There will … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Nothing Is Impossible. The Word Itself Says ‘I’m Possible!'”

Posted on February 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible!’” – Audrey Hepburn

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Thought For the Day: The Hands That Help Are Better Far Than Lips That Pray. Love Is the Ever Gleaming Star That Leads the Way

Posted on February 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The hands that help are better far / Than lips that pray. / Love is the ever gleaming star / That leads the way, / That shines, not on vague worlds of bliss, / But on a paradise in this.” … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: You Don’t Say Loving Because You Grow Old, You Grow Old Because You Stop Loving

Posted on February 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“You don’t stop loving because you grow old, you grow old because you stop loving.” – Michael Pritchard

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Thought For the Day: How Did American Capitalism Survive the End of Chattel Slavery?

Posted on February 13, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Slavery has been a fact of human existence throughout recorded history. Why did it suddenly create capitalism a couple of centuries ago in a few select places, namely the Netherlands, Britain and the American colonies? Why didn’t the Romans create … Continue reading →

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