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June 18th, 2013

Adventure is worthwhile. — Amelia Earhart

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	October 20th, 2010 Forget about likes and dislikes. They are of no consequence. Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness but it is greatness. — George Bernard Shaw Take a few minutes to think of something that you know you should do today but will likely avoid. Choose greatness over happiness today and do it.…
	October 18th, 2010 Man is born broken. He lives by mending. The grace of God is glue. — Eugene O’Neill Acknowledge that you are broken and need God to be fixed.…
	October 16th, 2010 No one has ever become poor by giving. — Ann Frank Think about something nice someone has done for you recently. Now, take a few minutes today to pass it forward.…
	October 14th, 2010 Pain is the deepest thing we have in our nature, and union through pain and suffering has always seemed more real and holy than any other. — Arthur Hallam (English poet) Try to recognize the union with the holy that results from any suffering you experience today.…
	October 12th, 2010 All our best men are laughed at in this nightmare land. — Jack Kerouac Today, take the criticism and naysaying of others as a sign that you are on the right track.…
	October 10th, 2010 There is but one way to tranquility of mind and happiness, and that is to account no external things thine own, but to commit all to God. — Epictetus Today, try to abandon the notion of material possession. When you accept that you are merely a steward of what has been given to you, you will find peace.…
	October 8th, 2010 Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. — Judy Garland Reflect on a recent time when you’ve followed the crowd on an issue even though you disagreed.…
	October 6th, 2010 Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith — Henry Ward Beecher Throughout your day, combat moments of high anxiety with a quick prayer.…
	October 4th, 2010 Begin to be now what you will be hereafter. — William James Act “”as if”” you are what you should be.…
	September 18th, 2010 A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength — but by the strength of his heart! — Zeus (Hercules) Be a hero today. Pick someone in your life and show them how much they mean to you.…
	April 5th, 2010 Prayer carries us half way to God, fasting brings us to the door of His palace, and alms-giving procures us admission. — The Qur’an Take time to pray at a time you normally wouldn’t.…
	April 4th, 2010 The fasts are done; the Aves said; The moon has filled her horn And in the solemn night I watch Before the Easter morn. So pure, so still the starry heaven, So hushed the brooding air, I could hear the sweep of an angel’s wings If one should earthward fare. – Edna Dean Proctor, “Easter Morning” Have a blessed Easter!…
	April 3rd, 2010 Without forgiveness, there’s no future. — Reverend Desmond Tutu Fast from being an unforgiving person. Pray that you always know the value of forgiveness. Give the contents of your FastPrayGive bowl to your favorite charity.…
	April 2nd, 2010 Look at His adorable face. Look at His glazed and sunken eyes. Look at His wounds. Look Jesus in the Face. There, you will see how He loves us. — St. Therese of Lisieux Fast from dinner. Pray for those who are unable to enjoy a meal today. Give the cost of your meal to the FPG bowl.…
	April 1st, 2010 In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourselves and be still. Wait upon God, and feel His good presence; this will carry you evenly through your day’s business. — William Penn Fast from the pressure of the clock today. Go at your own pace. Pray: Find a few quiet minutes, at work, at home to be still, silent and present. Give some time today to someone who needs it.…
	March 31st, 2010 It always strikes me, and it is very peculiar, that when we see the image of indescribable and unutterable desolation — of loneliness, of poverty and misery, the end of all things, or their extreme — then rises in our mind the thought of God. — Vincent van Gogh Fast from isolation in your own life by reaching out to someone. Pray: Invite God into a difficult situation in your life. Give $5 to your Fast Pray Give bowl.…
	March 30th, 2010 Live through the deeds of love, and let others live with tolerance for their unique intentions. — Rudolf Steiner Fast from one meal today. Pray for all those who go without food. Give: Sign up to volunteer at a soup kitchen, or plan to give a donation to a food bank in the next week.…
	March 29th, 2010 Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime. — Martin Luther Digital Fast from using all electronic media when you get home from work. Pray outdoors in a space you find beautiful today. Give: Do something green today (plant something, recycle etc..)…
	March 28th, 2010 Lent is the time for trimming the soul and scraping the sludge off a life turned slipshod. Lent is the time to make new efforts to be what we say we want to be. — Sister Joan Chittister, from The Rule of Benedict: Insight for the Ages Fast from taking the little blessings in life for granted. Pray for those who have lost their ability to exercise control, especially those who are struggling with addictions. Give the extra effort today to be the person you say you want to be.…
	March 27th, 2010 The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls. — Elizabeth Cady Stanton Fast from hesitation. Pray for the divine floods of light and life into your soul. Give: Speak your mind about an injustice you see in the world that you have not yet spoken of.…

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