Tag Archives: Yourself

First Principles: War Is When the Government Tells You Who the Bad Guy Is. Revolution Is When You Decide That For Yourself

Posted on January 31, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

” War Is When the Government Tells You Who the Bad Guy Is. Revolution Is When You Decide That For Yourself” – Benjamin Franklin

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Faithful and Good

Posted on July 21, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

God’s words fill our souls like some sort of universal melody at times. Faithful and Good by Michael Doyle Faithful and good in what you do to me Filling my heart with your melody Every beat of my heart is … Continue reading →

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Back Chat of Eternal Insomnia

Posted on June 21, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

So many of us spend countless hours into the we hours of the night staving off the limited hours until the morning light. Insomnia and its accompanying sleep exhaustion have claimed many of us and leading into less good than … Continue reading →

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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: Only Aim To Do Your Duty And Mankind Will Give You Credit Where You Fail

Posted on January 20, 2020 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: Realize That True Happiness Lies Within You

Posted on September 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Humility Is Not Thinking Less of Yourself, It’s Thinking of Yourself Less

Posted on August 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” – C. S. Lewis

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Thought For the Day: Give Thanks In the Morning For All You Have and If You Find No Reason, the Fault Lies In Yourself

Posted on July 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Be Yourself

Posted on July 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Be yourself — it’s the one thing you can do better than anyone else.” – Ethel Merman

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First Principles: Make Yourself Sheep and Wolves Will Eat You

Posted on July 18, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you.” – Benjamin Franklin

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