Tag Archives: Give

Thought For the Day: No One Appreciates the Value of Constructive Criticism Better Than the One Giving It

Posted on July 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“No one appreciates the value of constructive criticism more thoroughly than the one who’s giving it.” – Hal Chadwick

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Thought For the Day: Guard Your Kindness Within; Knowing How To Give Without Hesitation; Lose Without Regret and Acquire Without Meanness

Posted on July 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Guard within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness.” – George Sand [pen name of Amantine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin], novelist (1 Jul 1804-1876)

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On the Importance of Forgiveness

Posted on June 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Turns out that forgiving is the healthy thing to do, not just for others, but for yourself as well: On the Importance of Forgiveness by Michael Romani Emotional blockages put us ill at ease And this manifests itself in physical … Continue reading →

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Of Love and Fear

Posted on April 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

No slackers here for Day 5 of Na/GloPoWriMo. Here are the goals: “(1) the villanelle form, (2) lines taken from an outside text, and/or (3) phrases that oppose each other in some way. If you can use two elements, great … Continue reading →

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Beginning To Heal

Posted on March 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

In the 21st century as research into Quantum physics and all that goes on and has become combined with a turn from the mechanical and toward biology. It is a fantastic era to live in. So much promise and so … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: You Have To Give To Live

Posted on March 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It’s best to give while your hand is still warm.” – Philip Roth, novelist (19 Mar 1933-2018) Said differently and I think better by the Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar:

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Thought For the Day:

Posted on March 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Love never claims, it ever gives.” – Mohandas K Ghandi

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Fixed Focus

Posted on March 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 John 3: Fixed Focus by Michael Romani Having learned that I cannot serve More than the one that I deserve Defining the character of Christianity Far exceeds any pride or vanity It is the four … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: To Give Dominion of Yourself To Another Is A Wicked Thing

Posted on March 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“To be given dominion over another is a hard thing; to wrest dominion over another is a wrong thing; to give dominion of yourself to another is a wicked thing.” ― Toni Morrison, “A Mercy”

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Desert Skies

Posted on February 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

There are times that I truly miss driving through the deserts of the American West. I learned and saw and lived a lot there. Desert Skies by Michael Romani Life for all its anguish is ours It belongs to no … Continue reading →

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