Socrates’ Quotes

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The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.

Socrates (death in 399 B.C.) was a Greek philosopher from Athens.  He has often been credited with the founding of Western philosophy.

Another Bridge

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Clouds of change fill morning’s sky

Hidden in frozen crystal ball

What will tomorrow bring?

Many questions wait to free fall

 

Transformation rides each wind

Hidden story’s unwritten thread

Others forecast gloom and doom

Some say, better times ahead

 

Harmony fills every thought

Hidden in history’s playbook

Another bridge, not too far

Truth discovers faithful nook

 

Joyful peace, flowing with hope

Hidden anthem’s spirited choice

Rodeo’s last mount to ride

Countless answers offer voice

 

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Anne Frank Quote

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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.

Brene Brown Quotes

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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.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge Quotes

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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

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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

 

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Whispers of Change (Haiku Series #299)

Celebrated

Every precious leaf

Cascading autumn colors—

Unparalleled joy

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park near Canal Winchester, Ohio.

Softly

 Morning’s early light

Leaves showcase matchless colors–

Autumn landscape’s breath

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park.

Rustling

Winter soon to come

Leafy colors set to twirl—

Autumn always falls

Walnut Woods Metro Park near Canal Winchester, Ohio.

Elaine Welteroth Quotes

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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.

John Maxwell Quote

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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.

Viola Davis Quotes

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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.