Tag Archives: Talk

First Principles: To Listen Well Is As Powerful As To Talk Well

Posted on July 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” – John Marshall

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Walking Talk of Talking Walk

Posted on July 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Some say that a nice walk is the best time and way to observe, think and observe. I see the point of this. For me, it use to be to go on a nice 10-15 mile run. Those days … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is Not From Benevolence But Self Interest That We Get Our Dinner From the Butcher, Brewer and Baker

Posted on July 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.” – Adam Smith

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I’m Not Saying…

Posted on July 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A little something that I just felt onto paper before putting here. I’m Not Saying… I’m not saying That I need you But, what if I did And wasn’t playing About always being true It’s something I can’t keep hid … Continue reading →

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In Moments of Our Prayers

Posted on July 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Our Father is always there, present to answer our prayers consistent with the greater good. In Moments of Our Prayers by Michael Romani Taking myself a walk with God for awhile Finding in each step another reason to smile … Continue reading →

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Put Quite Simply

Posted on June 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Sometimes mistakes, even huge mistakes happen. I think this has lately become a sticking point to and for me. I will never be perfect and sometimes am in need of forgiveness. Doesn’t mean I don’t regret my errors. It means … Continue reading →

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To Know Us By Our Love

Posted on June 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 John 3:11-18: To Know Us By Our Love by Michael Romani Our defining character needs to be love To share that blessing we get from above In every moment that we speak our talk Love … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Be Humble, Talk Little, Think and Pray Much

Posted on June 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Be humble, talk little, think and pray much.” – George Whitefield

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Adulting Conversation

Posted on May 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Today’s world is perceived as fraught with danger. Linguists have determined that the more risk we believe society is in, the more we increasingly decline in adulting and the more we use words like “adulting”… Adulting Conversation by Michael Romani … Continue reading →

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To Live and Die American

Posted on May 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Flickr has broken my Flickr account. Not sure what I will do for photographs now or if I’ll ever be able to retrieve them. Meanwhile as I wait for their next response on the destruction they’ve done, I guess I’ll … Continue reading →

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