Tag Archives: Need

First Principles: Only A Virtuous People Are Capable of Freedom. As Nations Become Corrupt and Vicious, They Have More Need of Masters

Posted on January 16, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” – Benjamin Franklin

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To Walk That Walk

Posted on January 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

To Walk That Walkby Michael DoyleAs a fractured soul in need of graceI know where I belong; I know my placeI walk my love as best that I canAs my heart keeps God’s commandsGod helps us to reach a better … Continue reading →

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Complexity-Simplified

Posted on December 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Complexity Simplifiedby Michael DoyleOf all the things I have in life reservedThe right to peacefulness is deservedI have no need for people who like to cause stressAnd this is something I will readily address2024 will be a year of peace … Continue reading →

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Life As We Wear It

Posted on December 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Life As We Wear Itby Michael DoyleIt is one thing to feign ignoranceAnd another to protest our innocenceThis is especially true when it can be shownThat the facts in dispute are easily knownIf we’d only question what it is that … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Real Index of Civilization Is When People Are Kinder Than They Need To Be

Posted on December 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The real index of civilization is when people are kinder than they need to be.” – Louis de Bernieres, novelist (b. 8 Dec 1954)

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Through Fevered Eyes

Posted on November 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Through Fevered Eyesby Michael DoyleHeard even from the criminally rejectedComes the kindness otherwise neglectedNeglected by those who have more than neededAll of the many lessons too seldom heededHelping the poor brings about true prosperityThe type of prosperity of an unknown … Continue reading →

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First Principles: If Ever A Time Should Come, When Vain and Aspiring Men Shall Possess the Highest Seats In Government, Our Country Will Stand In Need of Its Experienced Patriots To Prevent Its Ruin

Posted on November 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.” – Samuel Adams

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Thought For the Day: What’s Terrible Is To Pretend that Second-Rate Is First Rate

Posted on October 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“What’s terrible is to pretend that second-rate is first-rate. To pretend that you don’t need love when you do; or you like your work when you know quite well you’re capable of better.” – Doris Lessing

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Every Next Step

Posted on October 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Inspired by a friend’s blog post. It’s been a very wonderful experience reading her journey of recovery and walking toward fulfilling her bliss over the years. The tips and insights she has shared have been quite remarkable. If you’re interested, … Continue reading →

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I’m Not the Kind of Father

Posted on September 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

I’m Not the Kind of Fatherby Michael DoyleI’m not the kind of fatherWho can spend a lot of moneyHowever much I love my daughtersMy ex thinks this is funnyShe complains about the money she spendsDespite the child support givenAnd I … Continue reading →

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