It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God…to be grateful for His blessings. – George Washington, 1789
George said this during the first Presidential Thanksgiving proclamation.
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Category: Our Choices Make Us
Fear
Be not afraid of going slow, be only afraid of standing still. – Chinese Proverb
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Yesterday’s answer: By having a purpose greater than myself.
The Secret
Venom that can kill, might also save lives…if we have the courage to look past the surface.
Son, the secret to life is being able to give thanks for everything. Ever since I can remember (probably college), I’ve said, “Every situation, properly perceived, is an opportunity”.
It’s quite likely that readers here feel the same way. Right readers?
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Yesterday’s answer: Well, both have been overcome. Adversity doesn’t develop character Son, it reveals it.
Best Defense?
Son, the best defense is a good offense. Accept that bad things will happen in life.
Then set out to live each day well. This is the best antidote for living with pain and regret.
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Yesterday’s answer: It’s called life. You think human life is unfair, observe what happens in nature.
Unfair
Life often is called unfair. What’s unfair about it?
Everything? Perhaps.
Having a parent get early-onset, rapid progression Alzheimer’s Disease surely seems to qualify. Or a late night call that your teenager has been in a car accident.
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