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Thought For the Day: The Most Important Thing To Do Is To Be Willing To Listen, Willing To Care, and Willing To Admit Mistakes and Change Your Ways For the Better

Posted on April 3, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“I think the most important thing to do is to be willing to listen, willing to care, and willing to admit mistakes and change your ways for the better!” – Jane Goodall

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First Principles: The Less Government Interferes With Private Pursuits, the Better For General Prosperity

Posted on March 23, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.” – Martin Van Buren

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Love and Mutuality

Posted on March 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Love and Mutualityby Michael DoyleLove, respect, and mutualityAre words thrown around with meaning.They add up to the commonalityOf life relatable to human beings.Do we choose love on purpose?Or is love a beautiful accident?I don’t mean to do love a disserviceBut … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Posted on February 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 6

Posted on February 26, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 6by Michael DoyleSometimes the pieces come together,And the time to act is now to make it better.In the face of atrocity and naked despair,It takes action, not prayer, if you truly care.Christ bids believers to come and follow,To … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is Better To Lose Your Ego To the One You Love Than To Lose the One You Love To Your Ego

Posted on February 23, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Its better to lose your ego to the One you Love than to lose the One you Love to your Ego.” – John Keats

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First Principles: Common Sense Without Education Is Better Than Education Without Common Sense

Posted on January 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Common sense without education, is better than education without common sense.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Rose Parade 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Rose Parade 2026by Michael DoyleEvery new year, we gather around the nationTo enjoy the Rose Parade celebration.The thought that I’ve done this nearly 63 yearsBrings a slight trickle of champion’s tears.I’m just a little bit missing my daughters,I suppose that’s … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Better Be Wise By the Misfortunes of Others Than By Your Own

Posted on December 11, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own” – Aesop

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Thought For the Day: Our Dilemma Is That We Hate Change and Love It At the Same Time; What We Really Want Is For Things To Remain the Same But Get Better

Posted on November 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.” – Sydney J. Harris

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