Edwin Markham Quotes

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There is a destiny that makes us brothers; none goes his way alone.

The crest and crowning of all good, life’s final star, is Brotherhood.

Edwin Markham (1852-1940) was an American poet.  One of his most read poems was “The Man with the Hoe,” which shed light on the exploitation of poor laborers.

Monday Memories: Lessons From Failure

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Around life’s corner

Failure’s waiting train

Our very fiber

Split open with pain

 

Chasing newest dreams

Success sometimes waits

Failure comes knocking

What will be life’s fate?

 

Unavoidable

Failure hitting hard

Inevitable

Drawing life’s harsh card

 

Fear of failure breathes

Spreading, holds us back

Life fogging over

Success now off track

 

Vulnerable vibes

Feeling passed over

Alone in darkness

Where’s life’s sweet clover?

 

Lessons from failure

Past trials teach us

Embrace them and learn

Ride fortitude’s bus

 

With renewed purpose

Learn while improving

Plus motivation

Success now moving

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From the words of American writer, Meg Dowell:  “Failure will teach you to be vulnerable.  Failure will show you what it means to chase a dream.  More importantly, your past failures will change the way you value your successes.”

From My Journal (7/27)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

One’s day moves forward when there is a purpose in front of that first cup of coffee.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 27)

Mario Andretti Quotes

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It takes a lifetime to build a tradition.

Failure is success if we learn from it.

Mario Andretti (born 1940) is an American race car driver.  Now retired, his career is one of the most successful in all of auto racing.

From My Journal (7/26)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

With every sunrise, God’s light of goodness prepares our daily journey of faith . . . nourished with His grace.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 26)

Intimacy with Words

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Intimacy with words
Flowing through writer’s pen
Around every corner
Connecting once again

Rendezvous’ inner self
Finding rhythm’s rewards
Another page finished
Unleashing what’s been stored

Opportunity’s breath
Rising with morning’s light
Precious minutes smile back
Composing what feels right

Familiar journey’s peace
Searching depth of each phrase
Trust finds welcome landing
Igniting thoughts ablaze

Each quiet reflection
Waking now to deploy
Focused on tender points
Dispensing heartfelt joy
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From My Journal (7/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A writer’s journey fills with endless words, from which blessed treasures he shares.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 2)

John Gregory Dunne Quotes

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Writing is manual labor of the mind: a job, like laying pipe.

Because one has written other books does not mean the next becomes any easier.

John Gregory Dunne (1932-2003) was an American writer.

From My Journal (7/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

May we continue to embrace truth’s witness of Jesus Christ as we are encouraged to follow in His daily steps of faith.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated July 1)

From My Journal (6/30)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

We all have our own identity, which allows us to leave unique footprints in the sand.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated June 30)