Tag Archives: Mind

Thought For the Day: Keep Your Mind On Your Objective, and Persist Until You Succeed. Study, Think, and Plan

Posted on May 4, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Keep your mind on your objective, and persist until you succeed. Study, think, and plan.” – W. Clement Stone

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Thought For the Day: The Most Necessary Task of Civilization Is To Teach People How To Think. It Should Be the Primary Purpose of Our Public Schools

Posted on April 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The most necessary task of civilization is to teach people how to think. It should be the primary purpose of our public schools. The mind of a child is naturally active, it develops through exercise. Give a child plenty of … Continue reading →

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Your Dad Was Our Hero

Posted on April 15, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Your Dad Was Our Heroby Michael DoyleI was minding my business, Just standing there.I was resting on my crutches,Sipping on a beer.We had come to pay ourOur truest respects.Saying our goodbyesWithout any neglect. A soldier’s sonMarched up to his coffin.With … Continue reading →

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To Your Glory

Posted on March 11, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

To Your Gloryby Michael DoyleMy mind has understood,Your way is that of the good.Knowing what I know,My faith is more than just a show.Your path is the one that is right.I’m keeping Heaven in my sight.There’s no need to search … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: You Have Power Over Your Mind -Not Over Outside Events. Realize This, and You Will Find Strength

Posted on February 19, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius

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For the Love of Myth

Posted on January 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

For the Love of Mythby Michael DoyleWalking out past our prints in the Indiana snow,My youngest confesses that it’s hard to let it go.Greek myths have an existential edge, so inevitableCreative minds find themselves immensely incapableOf letting go, the stories … Continue reading →

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Eyes On the Future

Posted on December 29, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Eyes On the Futureby Michael DoyleThere will be seasons of favor.These times are the times to savor.Calling our minds toward the future,And thinking about what to nurture.The prophet Jeremiah spent his yearsBringing the Israelis through their tearsTo bravely come all … Continue reading →

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Like the Sunrise

Posted on December 2, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Like the Sunriseby Michael DoyleIt is beautiful when you findThat the one who is on your mindHas been waiting for you.Maybe it’s a sign that it’s true.That love is like the sunrise,As it’s captured in your eyes,Like a message coming … Continue reading →

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First Principle: I Am Opposed To Any Form of Tyranny Over the Mind of Man

Posted on November 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“I am opposed to any form of tyranny over the mind of man.” – Thomas Jefferson

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First Principles: Therefore Let Us Stop Passing Judgment On One Another. Instead, Make Up Your Mind Not To Put Any Stumbling Bock Or Obstacle In the Way Of A Brother Or Sister

Posted on October 5, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. 14 I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing … Continue reading →

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