“Focus on what you are moving toward rather than what you are leaving behind.” – Alan Cohen (20031117mo)
Category: Lifeways
Light into Darkness
“A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” – James Keller (20031110mo)
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)