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January 13 – Personal effort is what makes the difference

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Bobby-C

January13 – “Optimism, unaccompanied by personal effort, is merely a state of mind and not fruitful.” (Edward L. Curtis) Yesterday I wrote about the notion that my attitude – whether or not I think I can do something – either … Continue reading →

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November 30 – Being aware of one’s filters in life – edited

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Bobby-C

November 30. “Much of what we see depends on what we are looking for.” (Phil Calloway) Correction – In my original publication of this article, I incorrectly listed the community in turmoil as Henderson, Missouri. It is, in fact, Ferguson, … Continue reading →

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September 30 – Dancing in the daily rainstorms of life

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Bobby-C

September 30. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass…It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” (Anonymous) It’s always raining in my life. No, that isn’t a sentence of despair or depression, just an observation. The … Continue reading →

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July 14 – My future outlook is sunny

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Bobby-C

July 14. “Your past is important because it brought you to where you are, but as important as your past is, it is not nearly as important as the way you see your future.” (Dr. Tony Campolo) Everything that I … Continue reading →

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May 2 – Optimism and house flies

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Bobby-C

“An optimist is someone who believes that a house fly is looking for a way to get out.” (George Gene Nathan) The other day, when I wrote this post about optimism, I made myself a little sign. It has that day’s … Continue reading →

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April 10 – Optimism

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Bobby-C

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” (Helen Keller) Most achievements in life find their roots not in the skillful labor of my hands, but in the vast expanse of my … Continue reading →

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January 27 – Choosing my outlook on life

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Bobby-C

“A loving person lives in a loving world. A hostile person lives in a hostile world. Everyone you meet is your mirror.”  (Ken Keyes) Many years back my brother joked about a “condition” that afflicted one of his co-workers. My … Continue reading →

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