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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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	May 10th, 2012 One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don’t invest any energy in them because I know who I am. — First Lady Michelle Obama Read this column about gossip, especially the 5-point checklist, and be mindful of the things you say about others today, refraining from all gossip.…
	May 9th, 2012 Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present. — Bil Keane Take the time to appreciate the gift of today by going for a walk.…
	May 8th, 2012 Perhaps if I only realized that I do not admire what everyone seems to admire, I would really begin to live after all. I would be liberated from the painful duty of saying what I really do not think and of acting in a way that betrays God’s truth and the integrity of my own soul. — Thomas Merton Today, don’t follow along with the crowd; instead, remember who you are, where you came from and where you are going.…
	May 7th, 2012 Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. — Confucius Spend 30 minutes today appreciating the beauty in everything. Go for a walk in a different neighborhood or drive a new route to/from work.…
	May 6th, 2012 All men are created equal; it is only men themselves who place themselves above equality. — David Allan Coe Today, refrain from gossiping.…
	May 5th, 2012 To believe in God is to yearn for His existence, and furthermore, it is to act as if he did exist. — Miguel de Unamuno Bring up God in conversation today with either friends, family or co-workers.…
	May 4th, 2012 I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. — Albert Einstein Today, spend some time learning more about a subject that interests you.…
	May 3rd, 2012 Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into. — Mahatma Gandhi Today, say a prayer for a stronger faith.…
	May 2nd, 2012 When you are at peace with yourself, for some reason everything and everybody is at peace with you. — Rev Run Pray today for pure acceptance. Notice how your day goes as long as you hold onto that serenity.…
	May 1st, 2012 It will never be perfect, but perfect is overrated. Perfect is boring on live TV. — Tina Fey Today, say the prayer of serenity and embrace the flaws that make life interesting.…
	April 30th, 2012 Happiness comes only when we push our brains and hearts to the farthest reaches of which we are capable. — Leo Rosten Put your best effort into your daily tasks.…
	April 29th, 2012 You’re not going crazy, Author, you’re going sane in a crazy world — The Tick (Ben Edlund) Hold fast to what you know is true today, even if the world around is telling you you’re crazy.…
	April 28th, 2012 Prepare your mind to receive the best that life has to offer. — Ernest Holmes Today, be open minded when you are presented with a new idea or an opinion that is different from your own.…
	April 27th, 2012 Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves — regret for the past and fear of the future. — Fulton Ousler Today, take action in a moment of doubt.…
	April 26th, 2012 You can do very little with faith, but you can do nothing without it. — Samuel Butler Take 5 minutes today and examine how your faith helps you succeed in your life, and if you are allowing it to do so.…
	April 25th, 2012 I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music. — Billy Joel Share your favorite album or song with a friend today.…
	April 24th, 2012 While to the claims of charity a man may yield and yet be free, to the claims of conformity no man may yield and remain free at all. — Oscar Wilde Today, do not concern yourself with popular opinion. Listen to a musical guilty pleasure.…
	April 23rd, 2012 The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving. — Albert Einstein Give someone a smile and/or a compliment.…
	April 22nd, 2012 When I have a terrible need of — shall I say the word — religion, then I go out and paint the stars. — Vincent Van Gogh Read Phil Fox Rose’s Earth Day reflection and look for opportunities today to see God in the nature around you. If possible, take a moment tonight to look at the stars of the spring night sky.…
	April 21st, 2012 It is never too late to be what you might have been. — George Eliot Today, think about the goals you had set for yourself in the past year. How have you progressed? How can you improve?…

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