Tag Archives: Courage

Across the Flickered Flames

Across the Flickering Flamesby Michael DoyleFollowing the path inside the shadow,Footsteps led to breathing shallow.The smoke filled the last hallway,Still, courage called along the way.To save the next life was what truly matteredThe rising heat causes windows to be shattered.Pushing … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Principles: Leadership Is Not Only Having A Vision, But Also Having the Courage, the Discipline, and the Resources To Get You There

“Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there.” – George Washington

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No Matter. Try Again. Fail Better! You Won’t Believe What You Can Accomplish By Attempting the Impossible

“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.’ You won’t believe what you can accomplish by attempting the impossible with the courage to repeatedly fail better.” – Samuel Beckett

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fitting In Comfortably

Fitting In Comfortablyby Michael DoyleBetween bits of laughter, we begin comfortablyIn building what may yet become our family.It isn’t so much the jokes but the easy smiles.They go a long way in logging away the miles.A sip shared, a song … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Without Courage, We Cannot Practice Any Other Virtue With Consistency. We Can’t Be Kind, True, Merciful, Generous, Or Honest.

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” – Maya Angelou

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: St. Patrick’s Day… Serves As A Time For People of Irish Descent From All Traditions and Religions To Honor Their Native Land and Shared Heritage

“On this day, millions of people…throughout the world will gather to commemorate the life of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. From his days as a slave in Ireland to his work as missionary years later, St. Patrick demonstrated a courage, … Continue reading

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Meditation On the Boanerges

Mediation On the Boanerges by Michael DoyleSometimes we feel the fireWishing harshness to the wire.The Sons of Thunder felt this frustration,Impassioned to spread zeal across their nation.No, it’s not a bad thing, To live life with a bit of zing,Not … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presence

Joseph: Into the Lord’s Presenceby Michael DoyleGod reveals His wonders in wonders spoken.We who believe do our best though we’re broken.We walk our best in this mystical game.We do our best to play our part in the fame.Faithfulness walks among … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Christian View of Abuse, Part II

A Christian View of Abuse, Part IIby Michael DoyleDo not be fooled or seek to minimize.The truth is plain and seen by our own eyes.All such pain must be faced head-on, Or, otherwise, it will never be gone.It takes true … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: The Real Things Haven’t Changed. It Is Still Best To Be Honest and Truthful; To Make the Most of What We Have; To Be Happy With Simple Pleasures; and Have Courage When Things Go Wrong

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” – Laura Ingalls Wlder

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment