How wonderful it is nobody need to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.
From Habakkuk 3:19: “God, the Lord, is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer and makes me tread upon the heights.”
Anne Frank (1929-1945) was a German-born Jewish girl. Her much celebrated diary chronicled her family’s life while hiding in an Amsterdam attic.
Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.
Brene Brown (born 1965) is an American researcher and author. Much of her work has studied courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
Imagination is the living power and prime agent of all human perception
My eyes make pictures when they are shut.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) was an English poet, theologian, and philosopher. He was considered to be one of the founders of the Romantic Movement in England.
New season dawning
Reaching out for change
Darkness now leaving
Feeling fresh exchange
Transitions welcome
Embracing hope’s light
Every new blessing
Welcoming headlights
Tomorrow waiting
Catching future’s scent
Morning shares rebirth
Gathering ascent
New landscape ahead
Moving from home base
Confidence growing
Walking with bold pace
This season finished
Looking for next one
Each day holds promise
Enjoying life’s run
Every precious leaf
Cascading autumn colors—
Unparalleled joy
Morning’s early light
Leaves showcase matchless colors–
Autumn landscape’s breath
Winter soon to come
Leafy colors set to twirl—
Autumn always falls
When the music changes, so must your dance.
The truth is, job titles are temporary. But purpose is infinite.
Elaine Welteroth (born 1986) is an American journalist and author.
Change is inevitable, growth is optional.
From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
John Maxwell (born 1947) is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He has written numerous books about leadership, with a Christian point of view.
Anything can be achieved with a good, healthy dose of courage.
Relationships change us and make us grow.
Viola Davis (born 1965) is an American actress and film producer. She is one of a handful of performers to have earned an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award.
Facing overwhelming odds
Single voice stating its case
Stepping out from shelter’s light
Today, darkness loses race
Standing alone with courage
At last, time for change arrives
Trampling down twisted darkness
Today, faithful light survives
Clinging to truth’s conviction
Multitude of pain erased
Extinguishing all darkness
Today, humble light embraced
Understanding life’s purpose
Human rights boldly proclaim
Recalling depth of darkness
Today, light forgives all blame
Learning from history’s past
Actions taking direct route
Offering nation new light
Today, darkness falls—no doubt
History has amplified the single voices shown below as a testament to taking a stand, respecting the value fellow man, and putting others above self. Top left and moving clockwise: 1989, Tank Man stopped tanks at Tiananmen Square in China; 1877, Nez Perce Chief Joseph surrendered to American cavalry near Bear Paw Mountains in Montana Territory; 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her front seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama; 1930, Mahatma Gandhi led peaceful protest during India’s Salt March; 1945, Anne Frank used her diary’s voice as her final witness of living under the brutality of war. (All photos courtesy of Pinterest)
Going my own way
Choosing forgotten shortcut—
Hi orange barrels
Kitchen remodeled
Finest cuisine’s postponement—
Searching for new chef
Tricycle’s flight plan
Set to take-off from driveway—
Grounded by mother
All images courtesy of Pinterest.
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