Facing Adversity The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule “braying”-or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together, told… Read more »
We all need a “moral compass.” What does this mean to you? Do you have a “moral compass”? If so, how would you describe it? Here are some questions that can help you identify the moral principles that define your decision making: 1. How do you test the choices that you make? One good test… Read more »
Eastern Hills Preschool (8445 Greiner Road( Williamsville, NY 14221 ((716) 688-2883 Eastern Hills Preschool views discipline as the opportunity to direct children toward respect for themselves and others. Both positive and negative feelings are normal and your child will be guided in learning to express these feelings in socially acceptable ways which are not destructive… Read more »
“If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth – only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.” Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), British writer – Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963)
Noble Purpose: The Joy of Living a Meaningful Life Book Description This book describes the personal and spiritual benefits of living life in a way that matters, with an awareness that one’s life can reflect a sense of higher purpose no matter what the circumstances. The book draws upon religious, philosophical, and literary writings to… Read more »
“Kites rise highest against the wind – not with it.” – Sir Winston Churchil
I have to live with myself, and so I want to be fit for myself to know, I want to be able, as days go by, Always to look myself straight in the eye; I don’t want to stand, with the setting sun, And hate myself for things I have done. I don’t want to… Read more »
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St Peter’s Basilica 7. China’s Great Wall… Read more »
This is a thing that we all should work at constantly I don’t mean just the second effort I mean go after it Pick your goal and start for it Courage to stretch your comfort zone Have the courage to do new things Tie courage and persistence together Not even the stars are your restrictions… Read more »
Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the word is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. – Calvin Coolidge
