A man found a cocoon of an emperor moth. He took it home so that he could watch the moth come out of the cocoon. On the day a small opening appeared, he sat and watched the moth for several hours as the moth struggled to force the body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any…
There is no limit to the good and valuab…
There is no limit to the good and valuable things you can accomplish to fulfill your own purpose and to lovingly serve the needs of others. Doing your authentic best, right now, in this moment, is more than enough to change the world for the better. Citation
Laugh at your mistakes; but learn from t…
Laugh at your mistakes; but learn from them. Joke over your troubles; but gather strength from them. Have fun with your difficulties; but overcome them.
The Real Failure
The only real failure is failing to learn from failure. There is a story of a young reporter who was commissioned to interview an old and successful businessman. `Sir,’ he asked politely, `what has been the secret of your success?’ The older man leaned back on his leather swivel chair, behind his shining mahogany desk, and replied, `Two words, son,…
As good as life is, you can make it even…
As good as life is, you can make it even richer and more fulfilling. Expect to move forward today and you’ll find a way, no matter what, to make real progress. Citation
If you want to live richly, live intenti…
If you want to live richly, live intentionally. Choose what you wish to create, and then experience the immense satisfaction of making it so. Citation
Life’s Gifts Are In Disguise
A young man was getting ready to graduate college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of…