Tag Archives: philosophy

“Setting Lofty Goals”

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Linda

And here are some wonderful quotes about aiming high and not setting our sights too low, compliments of “Dr. Mardy’s Quotes of the Week.”  He states, Despite everything that has been said in recent decades about setting lofty goals, there … Continue reading →

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“What Beliefs Do You Get Up With in the Morning?”

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Linda

In Dr. Mardy’s Quotes of the Week for March 24 – 30, 2013, “the doctor” speaks about: …having a set of guiding beliefs that are so fundamentally important to your existence that they actually get you going as you rise … Continue reading →

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3/24/2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Linda

Today I started reading “The Nuremberg Interviews,” by Leon Goldensohn; Robert Gellately, editor.  Who isn’t curious about what drove the Nazi “monsters” to do what they did.  It is chilling.   …And as I write this, I am thinking about a client … Continue reading →

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Arthur Koestler

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Linda

From Dr. Mardy’s Quotes of the Week – March 3 – 9, 2013, I learn about Arthur Koestler: This Week in History: On March 3, 1983, Arthur Koestler died at age 77 by consuming a lethal dose of barbiturates. A … Continue reading →

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ZEN HABITS

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Linda

11/19/2010 Zen Habits 1.  Breathe Just STOP.  BREATHE. 2.  Be still Savor the Silence. 3.  A Brief Guide to Life The Brief Guide less TV, more reading less shopping, more outdoors less clutter, more space less rush, more slowness less … Continue reading →

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About ‘Commitment”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Linda

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back– Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Linda

Breathe. Breathe. Breathing can transform your life. If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release the tensions. If you are worried about something coming up, or caught up in something that has already happened, … Continue reading →

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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Linda

I am not quite sure what day I finished the last “Melrose” book and began reading The Unbearable Lightness of Being.  I believe it was towards the end of last week, perhaps around the 7th of February.  I think my … Continue reading →

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Ingersoll’s Vow

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Linda

I came across this several years ago.  I printed out to keep because it was so special to me and profound.  I still feel a sense of awe when I read this: Ingersoll’s Vow When I became convinced that the Universe … Continue reading →

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This and That…

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Linda

1/10/13 Recently I had the phrase, “the unbearable lightness of being” in my mind, and while that phrase has often come to mind, I have never actually read the book of the same name.  So I decided that I will … Continue reading →

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To Thrive

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Linda

“Surviving is important.  Thriving is elegant.”  –Maya Angelou Ever since I received this card with this quote on it, it has been my THEME.  Surviving has often been difficult for me.  TO THRIVE is my utmost goal.    To Survive: … Continue reading →

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My Quality of Life Scale

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Linda

My Quality of Life Scale I had an “epiphany” one day several years ago when all of this suddenly came to me crystal-clear.  I was in bed, dealing with a bad tooth infection and ruminating on my life. And when … Continue reading →

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Dan Pink books

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Linda

Towards the end of this past year, I read A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future by Dan Pink. I am not sure what led me to this book, but I was intrigued by the idea that creative skills and … Continue reading →

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The Unreality of Time

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Linda

Here is something I found, written by John Ellis McTaggart, in 1908.  This is quite a challenge to wrap your brain around!  There are also a number of typos, especially towards the end, which make it even more of a … Continue reading →

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