Daily Jolt

May 25th, 2013

Avoid popularity if you would have peace. — Abraham Lincoln

Today, concentrate less on being popular and more on your inner peace through prayer.

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	September 27th, 2012 The envious man thinks that if his neighbor breaks a leg, he will be able to walk better himself. — Helmut Schoeck Who have you been envious of recently? Take a moment to let go of the envy and send an apology their way via prayer. Is it possible to apologize to them in person today?…
	September 26th, 2012 I feel like my mind is a little quieter when I exercise. — Kelly Ripa Today, go for a jog, do some yoga, or head to the gym. Exercise for your body and your mind.…
	September 25th, 2012 Hugs are part of everyday life for me. I’ll hug all sorts of people — I don’t worry about it looking unmanly or whatever. I think physical human contact is one of the things that makes living worthwhile. — A.J. McLean Hug someone that you have not hugged before today…
	September 24th, 2012 Fairytales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten. — G.K. Chesterton Think of any obstacles or challenges blocking you from your goals. Reflect today on how you can remove those obstacles.…
	September 23rd, 2012 Pleasure is the bait of sin. — Plato Before doing something because it “”feels good””, be honest with yourself about whether or not it actually is good.…
	September 22nd, 2012 As hard as it is and as tired as I am, I force myself to get dinner at least once a week with my girlfriends, or have a sleepover. Otherwise my life is just work. — Jennifer Lawrence Make the extra effort to meet up with some friends today. Catch up face to face rather than on Facebook.…
	September 21st, 2012 The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness. — Henry David Thoreau Examine where you are on your faith journey.…
	September 20th, 2012 Each one of them is Jesus in disguise. — Mother Teresa Take time to talk to someone you do not normally talk to on a regular basis. Learn something new about them and share something about yourself.…
	September 19th, 2012 It’s not who you are underneath, it’s what you do that defines you. — Rachael Dawes (Batman Begins) Take a few minutes to reflect on whether your actions reflect the person you want to be.…
	September 18th, 2012 Great advice comes from people that have been around a lot longer than you. — Zac Efron Call your grandparents today, or an aunt or uncle that you haven’t spoken with in a while.…
	September 17th, 2012 Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. — Mark Twain Reflect for two minutes today on who in your life you need to forgive.…
	September 16th, 2012 When I took office, only high energy physicists had ever heard of what is called the Worldwide Web… Now even my cat has its own page. — Bill Clinton Today, reduce any excess time used on the internet.…
	September 15th, 2012 Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation. — Henry Ward Beecher Don’t be quick to judge or condemn another for his or her sin. Your understanding will yield a better response.…
	September 14th, 2012 Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them. — Steve Jobs Trust someone new today, with a task or with a secret.…
	September 13th, 2012 The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. — Walt Disney Think about something you have been avoiding doing, and make a realistic plan towards accomplishing it.…
	September 12th, 2012 Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education. — Martin Luther King. Jr. Pick up a book today and learn something new.…
	September 11th, 2012 Don’t take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side. — Baltasar Gracian Reflect on a time that you let your feelings for another get in the way of doing the right thing. Prevent that from happening today.…
	September 10th, 2012 All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness. The important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. — Dalai Lama Incorporate an act of love, an act of compassion, and an act of forgiveness into your day today.…
	September 9th, 2012 Imagination is more important than knowledge. — Albert Einstein When problems arise today, think outside the box for new solutions.…
	September 8th, 2012 Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Read Phil Fox Rose’s column, “Get Outdoors”, then go for a walk today while finding the beauty in the things you see.…

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