From “Keep Going” by Joseph M. Marshall III “Life gives and life takes,” the old man said.  “Life takes our time, and every day is one day closer to the end of our journey on this Earth.  It takes our efforts, our sweat, our best intentions, our noblest ideals, dreams and sacrifices…and still demands more. …

What lies beneath the surface of you? What lies hidden and waiting to be discovered underneath your many layers? What is your dream and burning desire? It is your true greatness, magnificence and brilliance. It is your true essence and abundance. It is your divine plan. This is your natural state. Your current life, your…

“The greater the Struggle, the more glorious the Triumph.” If life was easy, how much would you really grow? How much would you appreciate your progress, development and achievement? The greater the goal or achievement the more challenging and worthy the journey. If you played golf and hit a hole in one every time without…

From the I Ching by Brian Browne Walker: “There are times when even a superior person is undermined by the time. It is natural that inferior elements periodically come to the forefront. Adversity is often a stimulant to our spiritual growth. What is most important is the spirit in which we meet it. When challenging…

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