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We Hold The Strings
Some would have us believe we are simply puppets manipulated, coerced, controlled by someone or something greater than we. I disagree. We are here, in an incredible universe that contains everything we need to grow, thrive and be happy. All … Continue reading
The Owl
The OWL has the most rare and unfathomable wisdom in his face of anything on the top side of this green earth. ~Josh Billings, revised by H. Montague
Point of View
“What most encourages theft?” asked a teacher. “Hunger” replied one pupil. “Envy” said another, “Extravagance,” said a third. But a fourth student answered best. “Those who buy stolen goods.” ~ Leo Rosten
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Wisdom
Wisdom speaks only truth! For wisdom is better than jewels and all desirable things can not compare with her. ~Proverbs
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This We Know
This we know. The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. This we know. All things are connected, like the blood which unites one family. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth, befalls the sons … Continue reading
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Hermit Moments
Hermit Moments with yourself, by yourself, accepting yourself, loving yourself, learning all the wisdom of the world. ©2015 Sharron R. McMillan
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Wisdom of the Aged
When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people. ~Abraham Joshua Heschel
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Little Oak Tree
The little oak tree we found on the side of the road years ago is finally looking like a real tree. We don’t have oak trees in our forest so a travelling bird or energetic squirrel must have planted it. … Continue reading
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Knowing Is Doing
“You only know as much as you do!” ~St. Francis
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Empty Nest
The day a child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. ~ Alden Nowlan
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True Wisdom
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. ~Socrates
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