At Our Peril

"We ignore the realities of our history at our peril."
"Great things can happen when preparation meets opportunity."
"If you try, if you keep trying, you can punch through."

Backstory - The History of Mormon Film

Goals

"Set your goals so high that you can only reach them if you grow."
John Maxwell

Special and Worthy of Respect

"Millions of (people) believe they aren't good enough, feel unsure of themselves and insecure in situations.  Each of us is special and worthy of respect. 

Here are ways to get to know - and like - you:

Start by taking an honest look at your life, and accept what cannot be changed.

Try to understand that other people also have fears and worries.

Don't bottle up your feelings.  (Write them down or talk them out).

Learn to bounce back.

Question the role you are playing in your life.

Don't use the fact that you are (unexceptional looking) as an excuse for failure.

Talk yourself into self-confidence.

Give and you will receive.

Take advantage of opportunities to learn.

Don't try to be completely perfect today, this month, this year.

Dress for yourself.

Let yourself have some fun.

Look after yourself.

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Learn a few relaxation techniques.

Talk to someone.

Make your own decisions.

Have bold hopes and dreams.

Never compare yourself with other people, (compare yourself with yourself this time last week/month/year).

Remember you aren't going to make changes because you're a FAILURE.

- Angela Willans

Nay-sayers

"There will always be nay-sayers who warn us that we are bound to fail at this or that.  The important question to ask is not "Will I fail?" but "What do I stand to achieve?""
Barbara Bartocci

Unsung Heroes and Heroines

"Some of the unsung heroes and heroines of our day are the faithful home teachers and visiting teachers who feed the Master's sheep."
Dallin H Oaks
"Modern Pioneers" Ensign Nov 1989

First-rate Intelligence

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function."
F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Past

"You have to reflect on the past and leave it there. Live in the now and focus on how you can make it lead to a future you want."
Sharlotte Mkansi

Oldness

"Oldness happens to all of us at times when we venture too far from the vital reality that is us.
We listen and care too much for what others think... With so many assaults, part of us simply gets old, becomes frail, and withers and dies.
The ageless are those who preserve the spirit of the child. They are inquisitive, curious and playful."
Steven K Baum PhD - "Growing Up at Any Age."

Grow Great

"We grow great by degrees."
Robin Sharma - The Monk who sold his Ferrari

Simple Moments

"In a complicated life simple moments can be very healing."
Candice Derman

Very Angry

"You are very angry and that is your victim role."
Dr Phil

Survive

"It's always an advantage to be able to survive when others can't."
National Geographic

Fight

"Fight for the right, but change for the good."
African Christian Alliance Political Party slogan

Said of Early Settlars

"They learnt to rely on the wealth and respect the limitations of the land around them."
Road to Zion - Hawaii

Jane Fonda

I watched Oprah interview Jane Fonda, now 71 years old.
I liked these quotes from Jane:

"To do life right you have to feel like you're growing up 'till the day you die."
"Little by little we break the cycle."

She was talking of the cycle of ignorance and disrespect - abuse.

Jane Fonda is still beautiful outside! I see she is growing her inner beauty too - good for her - and all the rest of us who keep learning and do better as we learn better. Noble and worthwhile work.

Master...

"Whoever is a master was once a disaster at it.
If you don't start where you are, you will stay where you are.
Casualness leads to a casualty."
Dr John Tibane
author of "Advance Your Life"

Success

"With every level of success there is a degree of failure."
Dr Phil

Spiritual Growth

"A lot of people want spiritual growth but they don't want to be stretched.
...don't think of suffering as a bad thing only."
Roland Gaspar

Self Mastery

"People with a high level of personal mastery are able to consistently realize the results that matter most deeply to them--in effect, they approach their life as an artist would approach a work of art. They do that by becoming committed to their own lifelong learning."
Peter Senge

Score

"If you want to score, you've got to hit the target!"
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