Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, [...]

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This particular piece is from my “adopted daughter” Diane Jensen, a very bright young adult who’s much more mature than her years would lead you to believe. It demonstrates the power of emotion, and the depth of pain. This is her description of the piece: “I’m going to put in two pieces I wrote … [...]

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No one becomes successful by accident. Success requires making a plan and sticking to it. It is simple, but does require commitment; it is not hard to do, but does require hard work. The good news is that once you begin, the results start coming almost instantly. The miracle of successful living is that the [...]

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There are two kinds of people - those you know, and those to be known. Which do you want to be?

Interesting, but what exactly does that mean, you ask? This thought popped into my head about a year ago, and I have posed it to many a person encountered - friends, family, acquaintances, and yes, [...]

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