“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” – James Keller (20031110mo)
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
Empowerment
“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.” – Benjamin Disraeli (20031110mo)
Global Renewal
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will be as one.” – John Lennon (20031110mo)
Happiness, Tranquility, Peace
“Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne (20031031fr)
Change the Future
“You can’t change the past, but you can change the future.” – Gregory Paul Johnson (20030908mo2130) * Others have been credited with this quote as well.
Activism
“If not us, who? If not now, when?” attributed to John F. Kennedy. However, the Robert F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum has questioned the authenticity of this quote. (20030830sa1953)
Midlife Crisis
“Midwife Crisis: What happens when Elmer Fud turns 40.” – Greg Johnson (20030829fr1859)
Hope, Difficulties, Experience
“Out of difficulties grow miracles.” – Jean De La Bruyere (20030825tu)
Optimism, Purpose, Transcendence
“Generate positive energy and channel stress-induced negative energy to positive uses. Respect diversity – it enriches our ability to achieve our mission successfully. Generate the high level of positive energy needed to let go of old ideas and old ways of doing things and to develop new and better ones. Coach and support others to… Continue reading Optimism, Purpose, Transcendence
Understanding
“He who knows only his own side of the case, knows little of that.” – John Stuart Mill (20030502fr1702)
Peace
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction.” – Albert Einstein (20030502fr1702)
Fostering Personal Holistic Peace
One way to foster personal peace is to explore ways to strengthen and secure the major areas of your life: family, faith, health, career, finances, activism, and effectiveness. By taking a holistic approach to wellness, you will allow the various areas of your life to work together synergistically, creating greater well-being. Here are some suggestions:… Continue reading Fostering Personal Holistic Peace