Tag Archives: Self

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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Questions Pouring

Posted on December 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Is there any question but that art makes the heart grow bigger and deeper? Questions Pouring by Michael Romani Do you hear the questions pouring? Do you fear the questions boring? Do you find the questions scoring No longer worth … Continue reading →

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Stranger To Myself

Posted on November 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Little something picked up on watching a horror show and thinking. I’m often guilty of thinking way too much. 😉 Stranger To Myself by Michael Romani Purest instincts undone A stranger to myself As divorced from me as from anyone … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Think and Act For Yourself and Our Nation In the Pursuit of Right Over Wrong

Posted on October 27, 2018 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.” – Thomas Jefferson (1775) … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: True Honor Is Formed In Our Hearts Not In Other People’s Opinions

Posted on October 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Our own heart, and not other men’s opinions, form our true honor.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)

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Thought For the Day: When You’re In A Hole, Stop Digging

Posted on September 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.” – Will Rogers

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Thought For the Day: You Have Turned All the Corners Left When You Run Into Yourself

Posted on September 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“When you turn the corner / And you run into yourself / Then you know that you have turned / All the corners that are left.” – Langston Hughes, poet and novelist (1 Feb 1902-1967)

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