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May 21st, 2012

It’s important for the explorer to be willing to be led astray. — Roger Oech

Be bold! Say yes to an opportunity that is outside of your confort zone.

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	April 11th, 2012 My focus is to forget the pain of life. Forget the pain, mock the pain, reduce it. And laugh. — Jim Carrey Today, laugh away moments of frustration.
	April 10th, 2012 The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. — Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, go outside of your comfort zone to talk to someone you either do not know or do not know well.
	April 9th, 2012 For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Do not let the things you have lost cast a shadow on the priceless things you have gained in their absence.
	April 8th, 2012 The power of love… scorches out all the doubt… is the name of names and burns away all the pain. — T-Bone Burnett Have a happy and blessed Easter.
	April 7th, 2012 Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering. — St. Augustine FAST from looking in the mirror today and instead close your eyes and concentrate on all the beauty you have within yourself that you can share with others.PRAY that you never pass yourself ...
	April 6th, 2012 You can choose understanding over anger, believing over nonbelieving, action over inaction. It gives meaning to every choice we make. — Yolanda King FAST from one meal today.PRAY for anyone who puts their life on the line for a cause they believe in -- facing violence, prison, and sometimes possible death.GIVE time to be ...
	April 5th, 2012 One of the most arduous spritual tasks is that of giving up control and allowing the Spirit of God to lead our lives. — Henri Nouwen FAST from trying to control everything today.PRAY for the willingness to let the Spirit of God lead your life.GIVE some of the time you normally would have used trying to figure ...
	April 4th, 2012 The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction. — Rachel Carson FAST from listening to your radio/MP3 player or reading on your commute.PRAY -- Read the suggestions in these articles, Get Outdoors and Sun Worship, for ...
	April 3rd, 2012 How very little can be done under the spirit of fear. — Florence Nightingale FAST from complaining about your shortcomings today.PRAY for courage to face things you are afraid of.GIVE the supplies to make at least one health/hygiene kit to Church World Service. ...
	April 2nd, 2012 It always seems impossible until its done. — Nelson Mandela FAST from small distractions that keep you from thinking big today -- e.g., Facebook interruptions.PRAY that God will help you achieve your goals.GIVE a list of three personal goals to a ...
	April 1st, 2012 We wait three days to call a woman because that’s how long Jesus wants us to wait. — Barney Stinson, How I Met Your Mother FAST from drinking or going to bars today (or another unhealthy habit if you don't drink).PRAY for patience in your life.GIVE ...
	March 31st, 2012 You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. — Jane Goodall FAST from takeout and fast food today -- prepare at least one meal with fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.PRAY for the farmworkers who harvest fruits and vegetables.GIVE the ...
	March 30th, 2012 I put a dollar in one of those change machines. Nothing changed. — George Carlin FAST from spending money today.PRAY the serenity prayer, focusing on the willingness to change the things you can.GIVE at least $5 to Busted Halo ...
	March 29th, 2012 The consequence of our common humanity is our responsibility to one another, to our fellow Americans foremost, but also to every child of God. — Mitt Romney FAST from judging others based on their religion (or lack of religion.)PRAY for fellow Americans and other children of God that you might not typically pray for.GIVE give $5 or more ...
	March 28th, 2012 I don’t view myself as outrageous — that’s not the intention. It’s to be more and more original. — Lady Gaga FAST from following your usual routine in how you dress today -- do something unexpected and playful with your outfit.PRAY to see others' eccentricity lovingly and nonjudgementally.GIVE or, set aside to ...
	March 27th, 2012 History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. — Maya Angelou FAST today from repeating mistakes you've made in the past.PRAY honestly confess your sins to God. If you're Catholic, be sure to go to ...
	March 26th, 2012 The richness of God’s Word ought to determine our prayer, not the poverty of our heart. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer FAST from praying out of personal need today.PRAY by reading your favorite Gospel passage today and reflecting on what God is saying to you through this passage.GIVE a donation to the ...
	March 25th, 2012 You guys gotta help yourselves a little, can you do that for me? — Jesus talking to Tim Tebow FAST from treating sports as an object of worship (and if you're not into sports choose something else you may be worshipping: technology, TV, food, etc.)PRAY for guidance from God and strength ...
	March 24th, 2012 Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for. — Socrates FAST from television today.PRAY -- practice lectio divina (sacred reading) -- during some of the time you would normally have been watching TV.GIVE some or all of the ...
	March 23rd, 2012 One person’s craziness is another person’s reality — Tim Burton FAST saying mean or disrespectful things to, or about, other people today. PRAY for those who suffer from mental illness, with a special intention for anyone you may know personally.GIVE ...

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