Tag Archives: Self

Happy Death Day!

Posted on March 30, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Happy Death Day!by Michael DoyleSplitting hangover starts the dayAgain and again in instant replayYou’re certain you have been here beforeFrom what’s seen, you don’t need thinking any moreDespite appearances, you won’t feel better tomorrowYour two choices are either fear or … Continue reading →

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Against All Hope

Posted on February 23, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Against All Hopeby Michael DoyleAll alone, by myselfI searched on the shelfFor the words to knowJust how I might growTo start over in this testTo come through with the restIn a crash of my identityI lived my life renewing sincerityThere … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Self-Conquest Is the Greatest of Victories. Mighty Is He Who Conquers Himself

Posted on January 28, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Self-Conquest is the greatest of victories. Mighty is he who conquers himself.” – Bruce Lee

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Thought For the Day: Becoming A Star May Not Be Your Destiny, But Being the Best You Can Be Is A Goal That You Can Set For Yourself

Posted on December 27, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Becoming a star may not be your destiny, but being the best you can be is a goal that you can set for yourself.” – Brian Lindsay

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Thought For the Day: The Attempt To Force Human Beings To Despise Themselves Is What I Call Hell

Posted on November 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The attempt to force human beings to despise themselves is what I call hell.” – Andre Malraux

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Thought For the Day: The Worst Loneliness Is Not To Be Comfortable With Yourself

Posted on September 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” – Mark Twain

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Love Is the Christian Test

Posted on September 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Romans 13:8 Love Is the Christian Testby Michael Doyle In every moment lived there is powerTo become transformed in the hourOf God’s greatness that we liveIn all the blessings that He gives Letting no debt remain outstandingThis way of love … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Defining Myself Is Like Confining Myself. So I Undefined Myself To Find Myself

Posted on September 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Defining myself is like confining myself. So I undefined myself to find myself.” – In-Q

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First Principles: The Great Principles of Right and Wrong Are Legible To Every Reader

Posted on September 1, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It behooves you, therefore, to think and act for yourself and your people. The great principles of right and wrong are legible to every reader; to pursue them requires not the aid of many counselors. The whole art of government … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Supreme Ethical Rule: Act So As To Elicit the Best In Others and Thereby In Thyself

Posted on August 13, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The Supreme Ethical Rule: Act so as to elicit the best in others and thereby in thyself.” -Felix Adler, professor, lecturer, and reformer (13 Aug 1851-1933) Why is it so hard for paid journalists to follow these ethical rules?

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