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Being Stubborn Will Do Much More Harm Than Good

A pointed fable is told about a young lion and a cougar. Both thirsty, the animals arrived at their usual water hole at the same time. They immediately began to argue about who should satisfy their thirst first. The argument became heated, and each decided he would rather die than give up the privilege ofContinue reading “Being Stubborn Will Do Much More Harm Than Good”

Start Your Day Off Right Series 12/28

12/28–Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: 12/28–Attitudes Story: 12/28–In The Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient, Norman Cousins tells of being hospitalized with a rare, crippling disease. When he was diagnosed as incurable, Cousins checked out of the hospital.  Aware of the harmful effects that negative emotions can have on theContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 12/28”

Start Your Day Off Right Series 12/27

12/27–Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: 12/27–Criticism Story: 12/27–Two Bums And The Dumpster In Chattanooga Scripture: 2 Peter 2:22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. Humor: 12/27–Humor —RollContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 12/27”

The Story Of Franklin Roosevelt And The Receiving Line

The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said.  One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line and shook his hand, he murmured,Continue reading “The Story Of Franklin Roosevelt And The Receiving Line”

Treat Children Good, They Will Never Forget

A Creative Housekeeper Ritz-Carlton hotel received a letter from a customer who stayed in New York with his family, wife and daughter.  His letter was about the behavior of the housekeeper, which astonished him. Having spent their day sight-seeing around the city, the family returned to their room.  There, Anna, their daughter, complained that sheContinue reading “Treat Children Good, They Will Never Forget”

Start Your Day Off Right Series 12/26

12/26–Start Your Day Off Right Series  Quote: 12/26–Bum Phillips Story: 12/26–A group of highly established alumni got together to visit their old university professor. The conversation among them soon turned into complaints about their stressful work and life. The professor went to his kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortmentContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 12/26”