Journey’s Outcome

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One more experiment
Searching for master key
Exhausting, sleepless night
Forever lost at sea

Mankind’s boundless journey
Seeking answers today
Unlocking wisdom’s gate
Outlook no longer gray

Hope fills lifetime’s errand
Harvesting one more thought
Meeting darkness head on
Tomorrow ties each knot

Nugget of knowledge found
Opening one more door
Sharing unfiltered light
Fresh discovery pours

Breath of perseverance
Building each cornerstone
Shaping journey’s outcome
Ripened beyond what’s known
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Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes

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In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.

For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others.

Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was a former first lady of the United States during her husband’s tenure as President (1933-1945).  Her life was filled with many accomplishments and pursuits outside of her political involvement with her husband:  diplomat (United Nations) and activist (human rights).

Mason Cooley Quotes

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Advice is more agreeable in the mouth than in the ear.

Wisdom remembers. Happiness forgets.

Mason Cooley (1927-2002) was an American professor.  As an aphorist, he was known for his witty expressions, which articulated accepted truths about life.

Vision Focused

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Beyond darkness
Following light
Vision focused
Marking hope’s flight

Peace shining through
Sharing more dreams
Outlook’s fabric
Mending each seam

Wisdom takes hold
Growing tighter
Daylight of grace
Shining brighter

Actions aligned
Marching with trust
Tomorrow breathes
Feeling robust

Insight matures
Stumbling no more
Day’s sky brightens
Coming ashore
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From the words of American missionary and Christian theologian, E. Stanley Jones:  "Whatever we focus on determines what we become."

Mike Mansfield Quotes

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The crisis you have to worry about most is the one you don’t see coming.

We are all equal on this floor, and a senator must keep his word.

Mike Mansfield (1903-2001) was an American politician and diplomat.  He served as one of Montana’s U.S. Senators from 1953-1977.  He later was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Japan (1977-1988).

Mason Cooley Quotes

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Every day begins with an act of courage and hope; getting out of bed.

Reality is the name we give to our disappointments.

Mason Cooley (1927-2002) was an American professor.  As an aphorist, he was known for his witty expressions, which articulated accepted truths about life.

Sweetened Inspiration

From the words of American naturalist, writer and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau:  “Nature is but another name for health, and the seasons are but different states of health.”

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Nature’s own therapy

Spring’s refreshing garden

Filled with colors of peace

Bearing life’s fresh pardon

 

Daily snapshot of hope

Each replenishing choice

Picked from nature’s goodness

Sharing next calming voice

 

Prime time’s blessed season

Signs of spirit reborn

Focused on healing light

Escaping from life’s thorns

 

Source of brighter outlook

Images praise with joy

Sweetened inspiration

Renewing vows deploy

 

Love accents morning air

Slightest breeze coming forth

Destined for harmony

Creating life’s true north

 

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Venturous Outlook (Haiku Series #369)

Lessons Learned

Money rolling in

Overlooking darker clouds—

Bust follows each boom

Overwhelmed Again

Filling in-basket

Volume of data implodes—

Too much to process

Future’s Take

Climate change debate

Reflecting fact or fiction—

Tomorrow answers

Julia Child Quotes

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No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.

Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.

Julia Child (1912-2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality.  Her career spanned over 40 years.

Lyndon B. Johnson Quotes

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There is no issue of States’ rights or National rights.  There is only the struggle for human rights.

We can draw lessons from the past, but we cannot live in it.

Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) was the 36th President of the United States.