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First Principles: Do You Wish To Rise? Begin By Descending. You Plan A Tower That Will Pierce the Clouds? Lay First the Foundation of Humility
“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.” – St. Augustine (354-430)
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Thought For the Day: Do You Wish To Rise? Begin By Descending. You Plan A Tower That Will Pierce the Clouds? Lay first the foundation of Humility
“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.” -St. Augustine (354-430)
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Pierce the Charade
Pierce the Charadeby Michael DoyleOne thing I’ve discovered recentlyIs that I am capable of acting decentlyBut if the world could see my inspirationMaybe there’d be cause to doubt my motivationStill it is that I struggle for my bestAnd my failings, … Continue reading
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Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy
Based in part on the Book of Lamentations and partly on life at times. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Michael Romani Dark clouds lead to deep mercy Pulling at our faith like heresy Lamentations open doors of grace Tear filled … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: Self Respect Is the Armor Keeping Us Safe From Others
“He that respects himself is safe from others; he wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, poet (27 Feb 1807-1882)
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 