Tag Archives: Self

Your Best You

Posted on May 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

If it’s going to be in your life, it’s up to you. That’s maybe trite, but, could not be truer. Your Best You by Michael Romani To be the best you Control your impulses Learn to do as must do … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: What One Can Be, One Must Be

Posted on May 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be.” – Abraham Maslow, psychologist (1 Apr 1908-1970)

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Finding Heart’s True Home

Posted on April 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Acts 13:22: Finding Heart’s True Home by Michael Romani Living life hoping for a little dignity Depending on His not my priority Putting that which matters to him Above my desires and my whims All of … Continue reading →

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On Outrunning Grief

Posted on March 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

You cannot outrun grief. On Outrunning Grief by Michael Romani It has been said And I assume it’s true Words from inside my head That same for me; the same for you You hide yours in a diary I keep … Continue reading →

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Time Well Spent

Posted on February 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

In this age of global interconnection, we face a modern paradox. At the same time that we are more connected than ever, we are also increasingly polarized and alienated from one another. What might have been and can still be … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Practical Planning Should Occur On A Local Level To Best Meet Local Needs

Posted on February 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Were we directed from Washington when to sow, and when to reap, we should soon want bread.” – Thomas Jefferson (1821)

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First Principles: The Defense of Oneself and Others Is the Primary Law Of Nature and Cannot Be Abrogated

Posted on January 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The defense of one’s self, justly called the primary law of nature, is not, nor can it be abrogated by any regulation of municipal law. This principle of defense is not confined merely to the person; it extends to the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Through Others, We Become Ourselves

Posted on December 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Through others, we become ourselves.” – Lev Vygotsky, psychologist (17 Nov 1896-1934)

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Thought For the Day: The Best Gifts For Christmas Are Forgiveness, Tolerance, Heart, Service, Charity, Example and Respect

Posted on December 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” – Oren Arnold … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A Friend Is A Gift You Give Yourself

Posted on December 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A friend is a gift you give yourself.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

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