Tag Archives: Happiness

First Principles: Care of Human Life and Happiness Is the Only Legitimate Object of Good Government

Posted on February 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only legitimate object of good government.” – Thomas Jefferson (1809)

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Hope Over Fear

Posted on February 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 2 Peter 1:4: Hope Over Fear by Michael Romani Precious promises hold the key To the divine nature in you and me Each of these bringing comfort to our souls And in our worse moments, these … Continue reading →

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Felt (The Loss of Shangri-la)

Posted on January 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

It’s interesting. This poem started of with the intention of being a lighthearted look at the sort of a person who would look at Shangri-La an think that all it’s missing is a casino. By the time, my pen hit … Continue reading →

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From A Flower, A Garden Grows

Posted on January 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Today’s Thought For the Day really grabs at my heart and soul. It bears repeating until we all get it. In this world and all virtual worlds, we can be fairly much choose to be most anything we desire. … Continue reading →

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Clever As Your Dreams

Posted on December 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Does anyone else remember going to the circus as a kid? I think that was one of those memories for me that will live forever. It was shocking to me later to find out that some were afraid of clowns. … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Clown, Color, Cricus, Dance, Dreams, Echoes, Endure, Fantasy, Fashion, Fear, Forget, Forsaken, Happiness, Hold On, Integrity, Kid, Lessons, Magic, Memory, Moments, Mystery, Passion, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reeling, Remember, Romance, Scene, Shake, Show, Sncere, Sorrow, Sting, Three Ring Circus, Thunder, Tingle, Walk, Wings of Tomorrow | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Your Success and Happiness Lies In You

Posted on December 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” – Helen Keller

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Santa Asked Me…

Posted on December 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Truth be told on this Christmas Day…. Santa asked me what I wanted most of allI replied for my beautiful lady to truly fallHere we are on this Christmas DayMy dreams coming true in every waySo, I wish for every … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beat, Beautiful, Beauty, Blessed, Christmas Day, Dream, Gift, Happiness, Joy, Love, Michael Romani, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Priceless, Santa Claus, Shanna, Truth, Two Hearts, Wonderful | Leave a comment

First Principles: Government Is Made Safe Through the Virtue of the People

Posted on December 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation. No theoretical checks-no form of government can render us secure. To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Take the Moment and Perfect It Now

Posted on December 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“If you wait for the perfect moment when all is safe and assured, it may never arrive. Mountains will not be climbed, races won, or lasting happiness achieved.” – Maurice Chevalier

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Thought For the Day: A Key To Happiness Is Deciding To Be A Source of It

Posted on December 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A key to happiness, is deciding to be a source for it.” – Allison Massari

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