Love is 3: Miracles & Heroes
Where there is great love there are always miracles. — Willa Cather Isn’t the possibility of being miracle-making heroes wonderful? This week, along with Willa Cather’s inspiring quote, listen to Luther Vandross’ gorgeous gem “Heart of A Hero.” Click here to enjoy. Bet you can’t listen just once! Imagine a world of such people. Please share your thoughts. Comment below on this week’s post, and enjoy the video. *** Which LOVE quote is matched to the right movie or television show? There comes a time, thief, when the jewels cease to sparkle, when the gold loses its luster, when the throne room becomes a prison, and all that is left is a father’s love for his child. – Prince of Tides ?? All we really need to survive is one person who truly loves us. –Lost ?? It’s easier to steal what you want than it is to earn it. It’s easier to beat a child than it is to raise it. Hell, love costs: it takes effort and work. –Seven ?? Answers Below. *** Yes, there is bigger news these days, but have to make a splashy announcement about Sandra’s Cards Shop Thanks to a request from a Succeed & Soar reader, my art will be offered on greeting cards and journals. There’s a bit of a learning process to figuring out my on-line shop. As I go, more items will be added. These CafePress products are high quality. Stop by Sandra’s Cards today. Check back to see how I’m doing and more offerings. Also visit my galleries and ask for items with my art. Quiz Answers There comes a time, thief, when the jewels cease to sparkle, when the gold loses its luster, when the throne room becomes a prison, and all that is left is a father’s lovefor his child. –Conan the Barbarian (1982) All we really need to survive is one person who truly loves us. –Lost(2006) “Live Together, Die Alone” It’s easier to steal what you want than it is to earn it. It’s easier to beat a child than it is to raise it. Hell, lovecosts: it takes effort and work. –Seven (1995)
Seven Intentions
Whatever you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it. Begin it now. —Goethe A Meditation: In 1970, Tom and Kate Chappell started their toothpaste and mouthwash company with $5,000. Their goal: produce non-toxic soaps, deodorants and other personal care products without hurting or using animals [except beeswax]. Thirty-six years later, they sold 84% of Tom’s of Maine for $100,000,000. In Managing Upside Down, Tom Chappell explained his seven intentions: Connect to goodness Find the special quality that you alone can gift the world Match talent to something the world needs Associate with those who care about you and what you’re doing Discover yourself through your creations Allow change, adjust, improve Share what’s been learned with younger generations Good intentions can pave the road to … good things. The Wisdoms Collection Shop Enriching and Beautiful Posters Click Here