Tag Archives: Necessity

Twelve Hands of Humility

Posted on November 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

In a spirit of gratitude toward all the good that surrounds my life with grace, poem #8 for this season: Twelve Hands of Humility by Michael Romani There are 12 hands on the clock of humility Each having its own … Continue reading →

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Standard of Gold

Posted on November 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

There are a lot of reasons to have gratitude toward things learned and passed on through the generations and a lot to be learned and then go on to grow into our own future. This is a sixth poem in … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Government Is Founded On the Necessities of Our Nature and the Unchangeable Will of God

Posted on August 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Government is founded not on force, as was the theory of Hobbes; nor on compact, as was the theory of Locke and of the revolution of 1688; nor on property, as was the assertion of Harrington. It springs from the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is Not From Benevolence But Self Interest That We Get Our Dinner From the Butcher, Brewer and Baker

Posted on July 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” – Adam Smith

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Transcendent Healing

Posted on June 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Isn’t it charming that so much of reaching inner connection is characterized as mindfulness when truly the path to reach the soul is to quiet that mind and breath in the soul. Don’t ask me yet to explain quite what … Continue reading →

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Truth of Journey

Posted on June 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Life is often a little of little matters that make up the journey along the way: Truth of Journey by Michael Romani Sing me a song from the days of olden When life was laughter and so golden Candlelight burns … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Argument of Tyrants Is the Necessity Behind Infringing Human Freedom

Posted on May 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” – William Pitt, British prime minister (28 May 1759-1806)

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Jungled Twist

Posted on December 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Another swing at the Jungle Book has been taken. First poem based on that movie is done and posted below. Jungled Twist by Michael Romani There is something in this reality A certain truth about fragility That the jungle twists … Continue reading →

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First Principles: If Mankind Were Angels, There Would Be No Need For Government

Posted on August 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.” – James Madison

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First Principles: The Necessity of Any Government Is A Misfortune

Posted on July 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It has been said that all Government is an evil. It would be more proper to say that the necessity of any Government is a misfortune.” – James Madison, 1833

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