“In mathematics, you don’t understand things. You just get used to them.” – Johann von Neumann, 1903-1957, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050305sa) “In religion, you don’t understand things. You just get used to them.” – Gregory Johnson (20050305sa)
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
Angels, Kindness, Compassion, Grace
“When you engage the world with compassion, kindness, and grace, you are an angel.” – quote found on a Yogi Tea bag (20050305sa)
Feelings and Intellect
“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.” – Horace Walpole, 1717-1797, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050305sa)
Purity
“Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.” – George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050305sa)
Breaking the Law
“Many of the civil laws in modern society are based on the original laws, the ten commandments, that were given to Moses on Mount Sinai. The modern concept of breaking the law, may have its basis in the fact that the original tables were broken when the people turned from faith toward rebellion.” – Greg… Continue reading Breaking the Law
Digital Medicine Bags
“The iPod Shuffle and other wearable data-storage/MP3 players have become like digital medicine bags worn around the necks of people living in the information age.” – Greg Johnson (20050304fr1115)
Mezuzah, Tzedakah boxes, and Tefillin
“We all have Mezuzah, Tzedakah boxes, and Tefillin. Our Mezuzah becomes whatever it is that our hand touches upon entering a room. Our devotion grows for that thing and what it contains. Our Tzedakah Box is that thing in a room that we put our life into. Our Tefillin are those things we take upon… Continue reading Mezuzah, Tzedakah boxes, and Tefillin
Positive Thoughts and Actions
“Think good, be good, do good, feel good.” – Greg Johnson (20050304fr0635)
Humility and Greatness
“A great man is always willing to be little.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882, quote found on a Good Earth tea bag (20050129sa)
Activism, Actions, Results
“You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no results.” – Gandhi (20050105we1649)
Independence, Internal Compass
“It is not a sign of good health to be well adjusted to a sick society.” – J. Krishnamurti (20050105we1649)
Religion, Country
“The world is my country, all mankind my brethren, and to do good is my religion.” – Thomas Paine (20050105we1649)