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A Lesson From History ~ Joseph Morris Bachelor

Everything’s easy after it’s done;

Every battle’s a “cinch” that’s won;

Every problem is clear that’s solved–

The earth was round when it “revolved!”

But Washington stood amid grave doubt

With enemy forces camped about;

He could not know how he would fare

Till “after” he’d crossed the Delaware.

Though the river was full of ice

He did not think about it twice,

But started across in the dead of…

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Believe ~ Glen Ballard/Alan Silvestri

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Children sleeping snow is softly falling. Dreams are calling like bells in the distance.

We were dreamers not so long ago. But one by one we all had to grow up.

When it seems the magic slipped away, we find it all again on Christmas day…

…Trains move quickly to their journey’s end. Destinations are where we begin again. Ships go sailing far across the sea. Trusting starlight, to get where they…

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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ~ Marianne Williamson

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  Our Deepest Fear ~ Marianne Williamson “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

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A young man asked Socrates the secret to success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning. They met. Socrates asked the young man to walk with him toward the river.

When the water got up to their neck, Socrates took the young man by surprise and ducked him into the water. The boy struggled to get out but Socrates was strong and kept him there until the boy started turning blue.

Socrates pulled his head out of the water and the first thing the young man did was to gasp and take a deep breath of air. Socrates asked, ‘What did you want the most when you were there?” The boy replied, “Air.” Socrates said, “That is the secret to success. When you want success as badly as you wanted the air, then you will get it.”

There is no other secret. A burning desire is the starting point of all accomplishment. Just like a small fire cannot give much heat, a weak desire cannot produce great results.

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  Secret to Success ~ Unknown A young man asked Socrates the secret to success. Socrates told the young man to meet him near the river the next morning.

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“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” ~ Zig Ziglar

Find inspiration, on a daily basis. Inspiration is one of the best motivators, and it can be found everywhere. Every day, seek inspiration, and it will help sustain motivation over the long term. Sources of inspiration can include: blogs, online success stories, forums, friends and family, magazines, books, quotes, music, photos, people you meet. Get a coach or take a class. These will motivate…

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Grown-up Christmas List ~ David Foster/Linda Thompson-Jenner/Amy Grant

Do you remember me I sat upon your knee I wrote to you With childhood fantasies

Well, I’m all grown up now And still need help somehow I’m not a child But my heart still can dream

So here’s my lifelong wish My grown up christmas list Not for myself But for a world in need…

…As children we believed The grandest sight to see Was something lovely Wrapped beneath our tree

Well heaven surely knows That…

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“If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.” ~ Lao Tzu

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  If you want to awaken all of humanity ~ Lao Tzu "If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself.

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Forgiveness: 10 Steps To Giving It and Getting It ~ Brad Hirschfield

Forgiveness: 10 Steps To Giving It and Getting It ~ Brad Hirschfield http://wp.me/pRynC-tu

1. There is no such thing as an unforgivable act. So don’t let your fear of what you did, or rage about what was done to you, dissuade you from either seeking or granting forgiveness. 2. Mind your own business. We can only grant forgiveness for that which was done to us and should only seek forgiveness for that which we have done. 3. Stay balanced.The number of apologies you seek should be…

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Where Are You Christmas ~ Mariah Carey/James Horner/Will Jennings

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Where are you Christmas Why can’t I find you Why have you gone away Where is the laughter You used to bring me Why can’t I hear music play

My world is changing I’m rearranging Does that mean Christmas changes too

Where are you Christmas Do you remember The one you used to know I’m not the same one See what the time’s done Is that why you have let me go

Christmas is here Everywhere, oh Christmas is…

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True Understanding ~ Marcus Aurelius

“True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: “You are here for my benefit, though rumor paints you otherwise.” And everything is turned to one’s advantage when he greets a situation like this: You are the very thing I was looking for. Truly whatever arises in life is the right material to bring about your growth and the growth of those around you. This, in a word, is art — and…

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Become a Lake ~ Unknown

An aging Hindu master grew tired of his apprentice complaining and so, one morning, sent him for some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master instructed the unhappy young man to put a handful of salt in a glass of water and then to drink it.

“How does it taste?” the master asked. “Bitter,” spit the apprentice. The master chuckled and then asked the young man to take the same handful of…

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10 Tips for Delivering (Constructive) Criticism ~ Dr. Barton Goldsmith

10 Tips for Delivering (Constructive) Criticism ~ Dr. Barton Goldsmith http://wp.me/pRynC-s1

Here are some tips to help you give someone you care about the feedback they need and want:

1. Take an honest look at where you’re coming from. If there’s some anger or resentment toward the person, then you’re probably not the best person to offer them advice.

2. Start and end with a compliment. Find something good to say about the person, this will help him or her take in your advice. At the…

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I Believe ~ Marcella Detroit

Now everybody has a right to be living their own lives Ooh, but we’re a long long way, a long way from paradise If there is freedom, tell me why everybody wants to fight Ooh, ’cause we’re a long long way, a long way from paradise You might be strong enough, you might be rich enough You might be blind enough to push it all aside No matter what you do, it keeps coming back to me and you…

…Got your…

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“Grief can destroy you --or focus you." ~ Dean Koontz

“Grief can destroy you –or focus you. You can decide a relationship was all for nothing if it had to end in death, and you alone. OR you can realize that every moment of it had more meaning than you dared to recognize at the time, so much meaning it scared you, so you just lived, just took for granted the love and laughter of each day, and didn’t allow yourself to consider the sacredness of it.…

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All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter ~ John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king.

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The Crow and the Pitcher ~ Aesop

A crow, half-dead with thirst, came upon a pitcher which had once been full of water; but when the crow put its beak into the mouth of the pitcher he found that only very little water was left in it, and that he could not reach far enough down to get at it. He tried everything he could think of to reach the water, but all his efforts were in vain and at last had to give up in despair.

Then as the…

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7 Surefire Awesome Steps to Creating Lasting Change ~ Ben Lumley

7 surefire awesome steps to creating lasting change ~ Ben Lumley: http://wp.me/pRynC-r0

I’m going to make an assumption here. You being here reading this means that you are chasing a dream of some kind. Being the self-motivated, forward thinking person that you are, I’m going to put myself out on a limb here and say you’d really like to create something that’s lasting, rather than a flash in the pan. We’re always working towards something aren’t we, people like us?

We have these…

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