Today's Thought..
JOSEPH MENDOZA
"Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit."
- Elbert Hubbard
This, I'm sure you realize, refers to both men and women. Elbert Green Hubbard (June 19, 1856 - May 7, 1915) was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher. You can deduce from
the dates between which he lived that women, at that time were given little consideration and rarely thought of as creatures with the ability to actually generate an original thought.
The fact remains, however, that Hubbard was a philosopher with an amazing insight and interesting sense of humor. I like most of his writings, especially this one quote. Everyone really is something of a fool for at least five minutes every day. The wise among
us (and I hope that includes you) manage to avoid exceeding the limit.
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JOSEPH MENDOZA
"Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave."
- Indira Gandhi
When people do what is, at the time, seemingly unforgivable, it usually has very little to do with you even if it's apparent that the act was directed at you. Most people operate out of their
own problems, lost dreams and to a great extent... from their past.
People who were bullied as children can easily grow up to be bullies.
People who were torn down as children frequently tear others down.
People who have been made to feel powerless can easily become power hungry.
People who were sworn at in their younger years tend to swear at others.
The list goes on....
If you happen to cross paths with one of these people you are likely to, to some extent, pay the price for their less than stellar childhoods. The thing to keep in mind here is that if you can't simply ignore the things they do, distance yourself from them
and forgive them.
Certainly, don't wear the tags they've unwittingly attempted to hang on you. You'll be happier and much better off if you just forgive, forget and move on to accomplish your goals.
JOSEPH MENDOZA
"Make today YOUR Independence Day by declaring your independence from whatever has been holding you back from the life you want."
-The Secret Abundance Files
In America we have a day we call Independence Day or the Fourth of July. On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and Democracy was born. This
date always results in huge celebrations all across the country.
While we celebrate this date every year I wonder how many of us remember what it's all about. I tend to think that if we took independence more seriously we'd do all in our power to assert our own personal independence. Independence from what, you may ask.
Only you can answer that question.
Are you still operating under the oppressive thumb of someone or something? It could be almost anyone or anything. Perhaps it's a parent who is still running your life... maybe even from the grave. It may be your 4th grade teacher who told you you'd never amount
to anything. Maybe it is something someone said, one time that wasn't actually about you but you thought it was. Have you spent most of your adult life operating under the heavy hand of any of these scenarios? I certainly hope not.
If, however, you have, when would now be a good time to step out from under the oppression and declare your independence? Don't let anyone or anything hold you back from all you have it within you to do and be.
Let today be your independence day. Declare it and mark the calendar so you remember to celebrate it every year... and let me be the very first to wish you...