I Am Still The Greatest
To be the "Greatest of All Time," boxing legend Muhammad Ali says you have to believe in yourself. It's a lesson Ali's parents taught him as a child, and it has helped him through the biggest challenge of his life: fighting Parkinson's disease.
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Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
Creativity can solve almost any problem
The creative act, the defeat of habit by originality, overcomes everything. -- George Lois
Ask, Seek, Knock
Matthew 7:7-12
Ask, Seek, Knock
7"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.9"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! 12So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
When you're hard on other people, where is the Love???
Matthew 7:1-2
Judging Others
1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.Where is the compassion? Treat people the way you want to be treated. Just respond with Grace. That's what God did for you.
Don't have a righteous attitude. Don't just be a "good" person. Be humble.
Luke 6:37-38
Judging Others
37"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."God is NOT angry with you! God is Gracious. Just Love one another.
God is NOT angry with you. Quit trying to measure up! Just accept Christ.
Your good works doesn't put you in a favorable position with God. You will be with God through FAITH.
God loves you right where you are. Lighten up on yourself and lighten up on others. Love your neighbors. Love yourself.
You don't have to impress God. The Holy Spirit meets people where they are. God loves your right where you are.
You can't fix yourself and you can't fix others. Only the Spirit of God can change people. Let the Holy Spirit do the work.
God has already done the hard work for you. He has already sent His son Jesus to die for our sins. All you have to do is Taste & See that the Lord is Good.
God is GRACIOUS. Just LOVE one another.
Your good works doesn't put you in a favorable position with God. You will be with God through FAITH.
God loves you right where you are. Lighten up on yourself and lighten up on others. Love your neighbors. Love yourself.
You don't have to impress God. The Holy Spirit meets people where they are. God loves your right where you are.
You can't fix yourself and you can't fix others. Only the Spirit of God can change people. Let the Holy Spirit do the work.
God has already done the hard work for you. He has already sent His son Jesus to die for our sins. All you have to do is Taste & See that the Lord is Good.
God is GRACIOUS. Just LOVE one another.
Discerning the difference between your own understanding and God's wisdom
17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3: 17
James 3: 17
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