A Kick In The Pants

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn’t sit for a month. ~ Theodore Roosevelt

Little Britches by Ralph Moody

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A man’s character is like his house. If he tears boards off his house and burns them to keep himself warm and comfortable, his house soon becomes a ruin. If he tells lies to be able to do the things he shouldn’t do but wants to, his character will soon become a ruin. A man with a ruined character is a shame on the face of the earth.

The War Of Art By Steven Pressfield

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Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.

Do Not Be Afraid

“Do not be afraid” appears 365 times in the Bible. It’s Heavenly Father’s daily reminder to: choose faith over fear.

Perpetual Kindness

Nothing can make our life, or the lives of other people more beautiful than perpetual kindness. ~ Leo Tolstoy

I Wore Lipstick Under My Mask

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My mouth can’t help but curve upward even in hiding.

Hope skips counterpoint to each heartbeat at every encounter.

Crow’s feet crinkle in greeting every chance they get.