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Thought For the Day: Love Is the Will To Extend One’s Self For the Purpose of Nurturing One’s Own Or Another’s Spiritual Growth… Love Is Love Does

“Love is the will to extend one’s self for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth… Love is as love does. Love is an act of will — namely, both an intention and an action. Will also … Continue reading

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Kick In the Teeth

Kick In the Teethby Michael DoyleFolks deflect, saying it doesn’t matter,Even as it seems they feel their world shatter.It can be inane, like only so much chatter.Maybe it stops them from acting like a Mad Hatter.Even in the rain, their … Continue reading

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Bonhoeffer, Part 5

Bonhoeffer, Part 5by Michael DoyleThere are times when there is nowhere to go,Tyranny transforms freedom into a tear’s flow.Sometimes in some places, the price for libertyIs to join the ranks of those remembered by history.At those times, there is but … Continue reading

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Welcome To the Year of the Fire Horse

Welcome To the Year of the Fire Horse 2026For the first time in 60 years, the Lunar New Year is the Year of the Fire Horse. Chinese Astrology cycles through 12 signs, and each sign has five elements: Water, wood, … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Actions of Men Are the Best Interpreters of Their Thoughts

“The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.” – John Locke, philosopher (29 Aug 1632-1704)

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Positivity In Action

Positivity In Actionby Michael DoyleThis evening, as I took myself on a hike,I put my mind toward what I do and don’t like.Deciding to take the course of satisfaction,I have decided to put positivity into action.I will set new limits … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Nothing Is More Active Than Thought, For It Travels Over the Universe, and Nothing Is Stronger Than Necessity For All Must Submit To It

 “Nothing is more active than thought, for it travels over the universe, and nothing is stronger than necessity for all must submit to it.” – Thales

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A Well-Traveled Confession

A Well-Traveled Confessionby Michael DoyleIt’s a resounding themeTo live this life and dream.Putting God into action,It brings the best of life’s satisfaction.Taking the drink of living water,In the name of the Son and the Father.It’s amazing what we filter through,In … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Measure of the Wealth Of A Nation Is Indicated By the Measure of Its Protection of Its Industry

“The measure of the wealth of a nation is indicated by the measure of its protection of its industry; the measure of the poverty of a nation is marked by the degree in which it neglects and abandons the care … Continue reading

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Questioning the Process

Questioning the Processby Michael DoyleIn and out of our lives, we hearThose thoughts around us that persevere.Pushing and prodding us with possibility,And we gravitate toward what has plausibility.There are no promises, only process.We take our nibbles here and there to … Continue reading

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