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June 18th, 2013

Adventure is worthwhile. — Amelia Earhart

Do something spontaneous today.

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	June 18th, 2013 Adventure is worthwhile. — Amelia Earhart Do something spontaneous today.…
	June 17th, 2013 I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. — Frank Herbert Today, face one of your fears head-on and remember that God will bring you through to the other side.…
	June 16th, 2013 Only God can judge us. — Tupac Shakur Don’t be quick to pass judgment on a stranger or even a friend today.…
	June 15th, 2013 When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen. — Ernest Hemingway Today, don’t assume you know what someone is going to say. Pay special attention and listen to every word.…
	June 14th, 2013 I will live each present moment, filling it to the brim with love. — Monsignor John Walsh Make an attempt to live in the now by not worrying or thinking about what is going to occur later today or next week.…
	June 13th, 2013 You get what anybody gets; you get a lifetime. — Neil Gaiman Make the most of life today and do something in the service of others.…
	June 12th, 2013 Unfurl the sails, and let God steer us where He will. — St. Bede Let go of the plans for your life that you may be clinging to, and allow God to work in your life and show you His plans for you.…
	June 11th, 2013 We must not seek the child Jesus in the pretty figures of our Christmas cribs. We must seek him among the undernourished children who have gone to bed at night with nothing to eat, among the poor newsboys who will sleep covered with newspapers in doorways. — Archbishop Oscar Romero Today, eat your meals mindfully, appreciating every bite, and remember those in your community and around the world who are hungry.…
	June 10th, 2013 People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Be a light to others today. Start with a simple smile or ask another how their day is going.…
	June 9th, 2013 A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. — Winston Churchill Look past the difficulties today, and see how God is showing you new opportunities.…
	June 8th, 2013 Love is shown more in deeds than in words. — St. Ignatius of Loyola Make a card or write a note to a friend or loved one today.…
	June 7th, 2013 Hope is some extraordinary spiritual grace that God gives us to control our fears, not to oust them. — Vincent McNabb Pray for God to help you with any fears you might be experiencing today.…
	June 6th, 2013 A lot of people don’t appreciate the moment until it’s passed. — Kanye West Live in the moment today and try not to worry or stress about what is going to occur in your future.…
	June 5th, 2013 The stories of past courage can teach, they can offer hope, they can provide inspiration. But they cannot supply courage itself. For this each man must look into his own soul. — John F. Kennedy Today, do something that you have always wanted to do but have been too nervous to do it.…
	June 4th, 2013 Peace is not merely a distant goal we seek but a means by which we arrive at that goal. — Martin Luther King, Jr. Pray for peace today.…
	June 3rd, 2013 Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats. — Voltaire Today, crank up your stereo, car radio, or iPod and listen to the song that most inspires you — then share that song with a friend.…
	June 2nd, 2013 We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. — Martin Luther King Jr. Let go of something in your past that has disappointed you, and start fresh today.…
	June 1st, 2013 I have been all things unholy. If God can work through me, he can work through anyone. — St. Francis of Assisi Today, pray that God will help you work through your sins and shortcoming so that you can do God’s will.…
	May 31st, 2013 Sometimes the biggest act of courage is a small one. — Lauren Raffo Commit a small act of courage today.…
	May 30th, 2013 The world is full of a lot of fear and a lot of negativity and a lot of judgment. People need to start shifting into joy and happiness. — Ellen DeGeneres Today, avoid negativity and focus on the people and things that make you happy.…

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