Enlightened vision
Moving beyond next summit—
Goals looking forward
Disappointment comes
Marooned in valley’s darkness—
Sunrise lifts spirit
Turning life’s next page
Heart opens another door–
Deepened excitement
We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.
It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.
Nelson Mandela overcame oppression and imprisonment to become President of South Africa (1994-1999). His unwavering opposition to the nation’s policy of apartheid led to much change in his beloved country.
Catching each golden ray
Glowing from morning sunrise
Motivating from depths within
Opportunity’s faithful prize
Embracing journey’s breath
Pursuing trials ahead
Moving always forward with hope
Opportunity’s next beachhead
Freshening life’s outlook
Following trusted light’s way
Stepping through one more open gate
Opportunity’s grateful play
Exploring adventures
Discovering hidden road
Seeking one final victory
Opportunity’s next crossroad
Pausing now to give thanks
Relishing each blessed day
Looking toward day’s next chapter
Opportunity’s true gateway
All roads lead to something you were predestined to do.
Everyone is a hundred different things, but in other people’s eyes we usually get the chance to be only one of them.
Fredrik Backman (born 1981) is a Swedish author, blogger, and columnist.
Sunrise greets morning
Life’s precious rewrite
Opportunity
Second chance takes flight
Lifetime’s intentions
Journey not complete
Treasure each minute
Spirit’s breath, upbeat
Always share kindness
Chase gray clouds away
Smile warms someone’s heart
Brighten one more day
Tomorrow can wait
Walk this cherished route
Embrace love’s moments
Before time runs out
New window opens
Unique opportunities—
Embrace every breath
Lessons in patience
Potential storms move away—
Sunshine breaking through
Morning’s welcome note
Invitation for breakfast—
With love sprinkled in
Blessed sunrise light
Opportunity’s window—
Day’s fresh song composed
Vapor of spring’s breath
Freshest, greenest life rising—
Gentleness reborn
Ocean’s rhythmic waves
Touched by Creator’s passion—
Tireless energy
If you want to be happy for life, love what you do.
Happiness is like mercury. Hard to hold, and when we drop it, it shatters into a million pieces. Maybe the bravest of all are those who have the courage to reach for it again.
Mary Higgins Clark (1927-2020) was an American writer of suspense novels.
From Mark 12:29-31: “Jesus answered, ‘The first is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
Another blessed day
Celebrate Father’s goodness
Unlimited gifts of grace
From Heaven’s sacred place
With each day, come to serve
Opportunity’s freedom
Spelled out through Christ’s faithful love
Gathered from high above
Sunset follows sunrise
Encouraged by Spirit’s breath
Honor Father with actions
More than just transactions
Share kindness with others
Holds enthusiasm’s joy
Love Jesus with one’s whole heart
Hope journeys to fresh start
Excitement’s daily peace
Truth in Father’s righteousness
Faith’s trustworthy bridge designed
Follow with steps aligned
From Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
[Both quotes come from separate speeches during 1903 where President Roosevelt was proposing his “Square Deal” as part of the federal government’s progressive reforms.]
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was the 26th President of the United States.
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