From Prison To Power

I remember as a kid the scandal called “Watergate”. I was just old enough to know something was wrong. It is my understanding that five people connected with President Nixon and the republicans burglarized the Democratic National Committee headquarters and then the Nixon Administration tried to cover it up. When the dust cleared there were…

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Dreaming

I like to dream. I like to have goals that accompany my dreams. Some dreams are scary and disturbing, while other dreams are filled with joy and excitement. I haven’t figured out how to manage my dreams that happen while I’m asleep. I have learned that the dreams I have while I’m awake need to…

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Realize

I think that this word can be very sobering. I have done things in my past without thinking that they would show up in my future. I was reminded recently that my eating habits and exercise habits directly affect my weight and my health. I know that I knew that, but I think that there…

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His Plans Prevail

There’s a line in a country song by Van Zant that says: “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans”. (Help Somebody)  I make plans pretty much every day. I put things on my calendar. I’ve actually got several things on my schedule for next year, but those plans are subject to…

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Expectation

I have some expectations of just about everyone. I believe that others have great expectations of me. I expect people to show up on time. I expect people to do what they say they will do. I expect people to be honest and nice. I expect more from my family, friends and colleagues. I expect…

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Goals

I have had goals for many years. I make plans and set short-term goals all the time. I was challenged yesterday to set 10-day goals, 10-month goals and 5-year goals. The premise is that if you can’t set 10-day goals and work toward them, then it’s useless to do the others. Goal setting is a…

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