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June 19th, 2013

If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships: the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace. — Franklin D. Roosevelt

Give others the benefit of the doubt today and turn the other cheek if someone confronts you.

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	December 9th, 2011 Please remember, no matter what you go through in life, somebody else might have it harder. So just appreciate. — Jessica Simpson Today make a list of things you are grateful for in your life. (See What Works: The Gratitude List for suggestions.)…
	December 8th, 2011 The sun never says to the earth, “You owe me.” Look what happens with a love like that. It lights up the whole sky. — Hafez Spend some time outside today and take a look at the earth and sky God created. When you head back indoors, check out Busted Halo’s “Alternative Advent” blog!…
	December 7th, 2011 Giving is living. If you stop wanting to give, there’s nothing more to live for. — Audrey Hepburn Find a charity in your neighborhood and sign-up to volunteer there regularly in the new year.…
	December 6th, 2011 There’s no substitute for a great love who says, “No matter what’s wrong with you, you’re welcome at this table.” — Tom Hanks Share a meal with someone you wouldn’t normally dine with.…
	December 5th, 2011 One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love. — Sophocles Tell yourself, “I love you.”…
	December 4th, 2011 “That kind of act leaves a mark … [that] cannot be seen. It lives in your very skin.” “What is it?” “Love.” — Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Call your parents today and thank them for all that they have sacrificed for you.…
	December 3rd, 2011 Cause I don’t need boxes wrapped in strings / and designer love and empty things / just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days. — The Goo Goo Dolls, “Better Days” People don’t need more stuff — Today make five “gifts of time” to give this Christmas, like IOUs for babysitting, a home-cooked meal, or volunteering at someone’s favorite charity.…
	December 2nd, 2011 The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. — Dolly Parton Bring a hopeful word to someone’s rainy day.…
	December 1st, 2011 Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. — Christopher Reeve Think of someone in your life in need — don’t just be a hero for them, be a superhero.…
	November 30th, 2011 Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don’t give up. — Anne Lamott Working forward, moving forward — Advent is about anticipation, not procrastination. Pick something you’re procrastinating and just do it.…
	November 29th, 2011 I had all the presents back at my apartment, I was halfway through wrapping them, and I realized, “Damn, I used the wrong wrapping paper.” The paper I used said, “Happy Birthday.” I didn’t want to waste it, so I just wrote “Jesus” on it. — Demetri Martin Keep in mind whose birthday we’re looking forward to, and donate a toy to a charity like Toys for Tots or to a gift program at your local parish.…
	November 28th, 2011 I try to believe like I believed when I was five, when your heart tells you everything you need to know. — Lucy Liu Remember what it was like to be a kid and play a game with a friend.…
	November 27th, 2011 There’s some good in this world… and it’s worth fighting for. — Sam, in The Lord of the Rings Read/watch/listen to at least one news story that is hopeful or that talks about someone doing something to bring good into the world. Then share that story with a friend.…
	December 25th, 2010 The Digital Story of the Nativity Celebrate today! Recall the true meaning of Christmas: the entrance of Jesus into our world — and all it means to you.…
	December 24th, 2010 O Star of wonder, star of night. Star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, still proceeding. Guide us to thy Perfect Light. — from We Three Kings of Orient Are by John Henry Hopkins, Jr. Realize you are lighting the way for others — are you leading them in the right direction?…
	December 23rd, 2010 Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen. — attributed to a 7-year-old named Bobby Think about the people who gave you gifts when you were a child. Take time today to call them or pray for them.…
	December 22nd, 2010 A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. Let’s hope it’s a good one, without any fear. — John Lennon Spend time with someone you may not necessarily like today and try to understand what makes them tick.…
	December 21st, 2010 Our creator is the same and never changes despite the names given Him by people here and in all parts of the world. Even if we gave Him no name at all, He would still be there, within us, waiting to give us good on this earth. — George Washington Carver Take time today to reflect on how dearly Christians love Christmas. Then think about how other religions value their special days just as much.…
	December 20th, 2010 “Is your house on fire, Clark?” “No, Aunt Bethany, those are Christmas lights.” — from Christmas Vacation Call your church or local parish and volunteer to help decorate for Christmas.…
	December 19th, 2010 The Twelve Days of Christmas — The Muppets Share your time today with friends or family.…

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