For the meaning of life differs from man to man, from day to day and from hour to hour. What matters, therefore, is not the meaning of life in general but rather the specific meaning of a person’s life at a given moment. Viktor Frankl 1905 – 1997 How do … [ Continue Reading ]
Do me the favor to deny me at once. Benjamin Franklin The recent impasse in the U.S. government regarding the budget and the debt ceiling reminded me once again of the concept of kicking the can down the road. In case you aren’t familiar with that phrase, it means delaying … [ Continue Reading ]
Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power. Benjamin Disraeli 1804 – 1881 I admit, I’ve never had a serious weight problem. While I carry a few extra pounds around the middle, I’ve never struggled with controlling my weight. But I realize that not everyone … [ Continue Reading ]
Today’s Lesson is from guest contributor Clara Leiu’s new book, Learn, Create, and Teach — A Guide to Building a Creative Life and is printed with permission. The book was written for the artist community, but the lessons are universal truths that can help most people. I can do anything … [ Continue Reading ]
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Lao-tzu c. 604 – c. 531 B.C. The Great Pyramid was built roughly 4,500 years ago and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. I’ve never been to Egypt to see it, but I’ve heard it … [ Continue Reading ]
How did you go bankrupt? Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly. Ernest Hemingway 1899 – 1961 I was having lunch out with my daughter a few weeks ago and I observed a man at a nearby table. He was obese. There’s no polite way to say it; he was extremely overweight … [ Continue Reading ]
Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual. Viktor Frankl 1905 – 1997 Recently, a young doctoral student from Pakistan wrote me asking for suggestions she might use to change her attitude. … [ Continue Reading ]
What we think or what we know or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do. John Ruskin 1819 – 1900 In my family, one of the joys of summer is a day trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast. One place … [ Continue Reading ]
This week’s post is by Dr. Mani Sivasubramanian, a heart surgeon born and practicing in India. Dr. Sivasubramanian is author of the book 47 Hearts and founder of Children Heart Foundation, which is dedicated to helping children born with congenital heart defects. The book title was based on the number of … [ Continue Reading ]
All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth. Aristotle 384 – 322 B.C. I really love this quotation from Aristotle because I believe it contains so much truth. Considering that it was written over … [ Continue Reading ]