Tag Archives: Pursue

Bucket List Cools

Posted on August 8, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

During this time of limited travel and doing what we can to get through while making history simply by living as well as possible as we adapt to Covid, it’s maybe time to look at bucket lists. Bucket List Cools … Continue reading →

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First Principles: There Is But One Straight Course and That Is To Seek Truth and Pursue It Steadily

Posted on June 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” -George Washington (1795)

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On Being Eleventeen

Posted on May 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

My youngest daughter turns 11 tomorrow. She’s brilliant, witty, charming in her own ways and has a bright future ahead of her. Yes. I am a very proud father of both of my princesses. The only kingdom I … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Justice Is the End of Government and Civil Society

Posted on April 28, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit.” – James Madison, in The Federalist Papers, … Continue reading →

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A Pirate’s Quest For More

Posted on March 3, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Beyond the treasures of the bounding main are those of peace, love and connection. A Pirate’s Quest For More by Michael Doyle We cannot be thieves forever Said the first mate being clever Better to score one last prize And … Continue reading →

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Approached Threshold

Posted on February 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

When you approach sacred places and times and spaces do you appreciate the transformative moment you are in? Approached Threhold by Michael Romani Growing up in the present age We are encouraged to seek after sages Seeking our shifts in … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Aim of Every Constitution Ought Be To Obtain Rule By Those Possessing the Discernment To Pursue Society’s Common Good

Posted on February 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The aim of every political constitution is, or ought to be, first to obtain for rulers men who possess most wisdom to discern, and most virtue to pursue, the common good of the society.” – James Madison (1788)

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Thought For the Day: When You Open Your Heart To Patriotism, There Is No Room For Prejudice

Posted on February 12, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“When You Open Your Heart to Patriotism, There Is No Room for Prejudice” – Donald Trump

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Bible, Debate, Disagreements, Donald J Trump, God's People, Good, Heart, Honest, Live, Minds, Open, Openly, Patriotism, Pleasant, Prejudice, Pursue, Room, Solidarity, Speak, Thought For the Day, Together, Unity | Leave a comment

Gratitude For the Real Love

Posted on November 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

This poem of gratitude #22 is based on thoughts on the obsession on Instagram and elsewhere to have people like your image or what you say or what you do without any genuine connection. And.. the converse beauty of those … Continue reading →

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Power of the Moon

Posted on July 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

There is a tidal pull to the moon that is nothing short of miraculous. Power of the Moon by Michael Romani The children must learn The power of the moon Pulled by tides we earn Our keep from the ocean’s … Continue reading →

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