Tag Archives: Happiness

Thought For the Day: It’s Not Too Much For You To Love Those With Whom You Sleep, Share the Happiness of Those Whom You Call A Friend…And Remove From Your Life Those Who Offer You…Disrespect

Posted on June 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don’t expect you to save the world, I do think it’s not asking too … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes Revisited

Posted on June 2, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Sandhill Cranes Revisitedby Michael DoyleEvery year Sometimes twice a yearWe would make our pilgrimage Off to Jasper PulaskiTens of thousands of cranes Filled the airZoning in on their nesting groundsZig-zag patterns as grouping Crossed by grouping Into what looks like … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Religion and Good Morals Are the Only Solid Foundation of Public Liberty and Happiness

Posted on May 30, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Religion and good morals are the only solid foundation of public liberty and happiness.” – Samuel Adams (1778)

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The Kindness of A Godly Mother

Posted on May 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Kindness of A Godly Motherby Michael DoyleHold on to the wisdom found within the WordDespite all the foolishness that has occurredThe Bible is replete with examples understoodOf women who were mothers, holy and goodThough often imperfect, that’s not the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Accomplishments, Appreciation, Assurance, Before Begun, Best, Blessed Family, Can-Do Attitude, Discern, Discouragement, Done, Embodied, Encouragement, Examples, Excellent Quality, Explanation, Faith and Answers, Faithful Reliance, Fear, Foolishness, Generosity, Giving Heart, Goal, Godly Mother, Grace, Gracefully Forgive, Happiness, Hear It, Holy and Good, Hope, Impart, Imperfect, Joy, Kept, Kindness, Leaning In, Lessons To Learn, Love, Loved Family, Measured Test, Next Generation, Organized Life, Poetry and Poems, Practice, Prayer, Productive, Promises, Quit, Reflection of Jesus, Regret, Rest, Righteousness, Serving Spirit, Soul, Story, Stress, Take Heed, Teach, Tears, Tears Wept, Tenderhearted, The Bible, the Word, Touch, True, Truths To Confess, Unconditionally, Veneration, Wisdom, Years | Leave a comment

First Principles: Neither the Wisest Constitution Nor the Wisest Laws Will Secure the Liberty and Happiness of A People Whose Manners Are Universally Corrupt

Posted on March 28, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.” – Samuel Adams (1749)

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First Kiss

Posted on February 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

First Kissby Michael DoyleRemembering back on the magicFound waiting for the first kissThat led to heartbreak, something tragicBut that moment felt like blissThat moment, for the moment, felt like blissThing back on the magicFound in waiting for the first touchThat … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Alone, Begun, Bliss, Cherry Taste, Done, Feeling, First Touch, Flair, Grasp, Happiness, Heartbreak, Hips, Lips, Magic, Moment, Night's Air, Poetry and Poems, Reeling, Remember, Sadness, Seal, Surprise, Thrill, Tragic, Veil, Wait | Leave a comment

First Principles: The Care of Human Life and Happiness, and Not Their Destruction, Is the First and Only Legitimate Object of Good Government

Posted on January 23, 2023 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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First Principles: Government Is Instituted For the Common Good; For the Protection, Safety, Prosperity, and Happiness of the People

Posted on January 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men…” – John Adams

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First Principles: There Exists In the Economy and Course of Nature, an Indissoluble Union Between Virtue and Happiness

Posted on December 24, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“There exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness; between duty and advantage; between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.” – … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Act Worthy of Yourselves

Posted on October 30, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of … Continue reading →

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