“The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” ― Paulo Coelho (Exercise the power of choice) #Motivation

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Stark reminder that those who serve are harshly impacted by the shutdown. Mitch McConnell must either bring House-passed bills or bipartisan senate legislation (that’s already passed last year with unanimous support!) to the floor for a vote. #EndTheShutdown

Yes always best to be a vessel of love. #MLKDay

“We Respect Your Privacy” 3D printed street art by Musketon

DAV Member Hershel "Woody" Williams is one of 27 servicemembers to receive the Medal of Honor for actions on #IwoJima. 75 years later, Williams is the last living recipient, and his foundation honors the sacrifices of military families. dav.la/1ng #medalofhonor

The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our day to day lives.

Honestly one reason for some guarded optimism is that everybody may be 20% less insane once the pandemic is over.

Wherever I go, I try to cultivate a sense of the oneness of humanity. I see everyone I meet as being essentially the same. And people respond positively to this. Animals too. Fear leads to isolation, so it's helpful to be open to others.

Steve Schmidt John Sipher Tucker Carlson Fox News Past time to boycott Fox and companies advertising on Fox. #BoycottFoxNews #extremistright

We should use our unique human intelligence to solve challenges we face, and never give up or tell ourselves there's no hope. If we have a positive goal and we're well-motivated to seek the well-being of others, no matter how difficult it is to achieve, we can remain determined.

In seeking to find the source of happiness within us, we need a map of our mind and emotions. We need to understand how to manage our emotions, how to counter those that are negative and cultivate those that are positive. That is the way to find peace within.

Our troops did not fail us. We failed our troops. And their pain will endure long after we withdraw. My thoughts are with all of them. You did what your country asked of you. Your sacrifice must not be forgotten.

When the hurricane hits Florida, federal aid will flow into help — paid for by tax dollars from Americans across the country. Airplanes will be full of supplies, not stunts. There will be no "us" and "them." Because this is how America should act, and most Americans know it.

Breaking: the U.S. Senate just voted 52-47 vote on the bill to restore #NetNeutrality  and to protect a fair and open internet. Amazing victory for consumers, small businesses and rural communities. Final vote at 3. Watch on CSpan!

“The trouble with writing fiction is that it has to make sense, whereas real life doesn't.” - Iain M. Banks #writing

“I am a writer. Therefore, I am not sane.” —Edgar Allan Poe