“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero After a challenging journey across the Atlantic, battling strong winds, gigantic waves, and experiencing numerous problems with the ship, the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620. Of the 103 pilgrims who left Europe, […]
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It is difficult to watch any news report or have a conversation on the health of the economy without the subject of jobs moving overseas surfacing. These jobs used to be the backbone of the economy of many cities and communities around this country. They used to be part of our daily lives but now
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As a child growing up in Jamaica, I remember watching the movie, “Where were you when the lights were out”. Many years later, I discovered that the movie was about the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965, which left millions of people in the dark. The question on everyone’s minds after the event took place was:
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As a child growing up in Jamaica, I remember watching the movie, “Where were you when the lights were out”. Many years later, I discovered that the movie was about the Great Northeast Blackout of 1965, which left millions of people in the dark. The question on everyone’s minds after the event took place was:
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CATCH THE LINSANITY!!! I can’t say I’m totally Linsane, but my faith that I live in the land of “anything is possible” has been renewed and rejuvenated. The New York Knicks unlikely savior has me tuned in to the shortened NBA season and turned on for three reasons: Living just north of NYC, it is extremely
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Here is thought for you: Everything that you are or ever hope to be is completely up to you! Do you find that thought scary? Do you find it painful? I can hear some of you thinking right now…Devon you don’t understand….I was born on the wrong side of the tracks, my parents abused and
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Everything in life is created twice – first through your thoughts and then in your physical world. The clothes that you are wearing, the chair that you are sitting on, and the building that you are in right now were first created in someone’s mind before they were created in reality. Unlike animals, human beings
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Your self-concept is the master program of your mental computer. It is made up of the sum of all your beliefs, attitudes, feeling, and opinions about yourself and the world. The end result of this is that you always act in a manner consistent with your-self-concept, whether positive or negative. All improvements in your life
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“We all have possibilities we don’t know about. We can do things we don’t even dream we can do.” Ralph Ransom – American Writer Human beings are designed and created for great success. Deep in our core lies an innate and powerful desire for full expression of our abilities. There is a seed of greatness
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You may have heard of Bob Marley. He is the Jamaican philosopher/reggae superstar who has penned many memorable songs including one of my favorites: Coming in from the Cold. In this particular song, Marley queries, “Why do you look so sad and forsaken?” Then, without waiting for an answer, Marley offers up some sound advice in the form
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