“In a relationship where both people are highly compatible and almost identical in their way of living, it is possible to feel twice alive. As you share books, food, movies, photography, music, and other areas of life, those things that you would have enjoyed, but perhaps not known about, will come into your life —… Continue reading Twice Alive
Author: Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is a freelance writer and tech consultant in Iowa City. He is also the founder and Director of the ResourcesForLife.com website. Learn more at AboutGregJohnson.com
Thoughts, Thought Life
“We tend to take ownership of every thought that comes to mind. Stray thoughts are like stray cats passing by our home. We see them, but they aren’t ours until we take them in and feed them. The thoughts we take in and feed, those are the ones we take ownership of and responsibility for.”… Continue reading Thoughts, Thought Life
Quotes on Youth
“The remembrance of youth is a sigh.” – Wise Saying from the Orient, found on Good Earth tea bag (20071012fr)
Kindness
“The only tool you need is kindness.” – Quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20070928fr0830)
Making Decisions
“When making a decision, choice, or taking action, consider the short term and long term impact as well as how it will effect people near and far. Is it best for everyone involved? When considering the small circle of people closest to us, in the short term something may seem like a good thing. However,… Continue reading Making Decisions
Intellect, Emotions
“Let your intellect be the architect of your life and let your emotions be the interior designer.” – Gregory Johnson (20070918tu1417) * Note: This quote was the concluding reflection after a three hour Torah discussion about intellect and emotions.
Soft Words, Hard Arguments
“Use soft words and hard arguments.” – English Proverb, found on Good Earth tea bag (20070723mo1606)
Authority, Truth
“They must find it difficult… Those who have taken authority as the truth, rather than truth as the authority.” – Gerald Massey, quote found on ZeitgeistMovie.com (20070712th1322)
Kindness, Mercy, Forgiveness
“Practice kindness, mercy, and forgiveness.” – quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20070707sa2143)
Love
“Love is the most valuable thing in life.” – Quote found inside fortune cookie (20070701su)
Quotes on Youth
“Youth would be an ideal state if it came later in life.” – quote found on Good Earth tea bag (20070625mo0841)
Destiny, Infinity
“Your destiny is to merge with infinity.” – Quote found on Yogi Tea bag (20070610su1500)