Character
“What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what sort of person you are.” ~C.S. Lewis
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Virtue Series | Week 2 – Silence
Silence is more than holding your tongue. It is listening with intent, thinking before speaking, and honoring space in a noisy world. Inspired by Franklin, Scripture, and the Stoics, I spent this week practicing restraint in speech and awareness in presence. The result? More clarity, less noise, deeper listening. Continue reading
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Virtue Series | Week 1 – Temperance
Temperance isn’t outdated. It’s essential. Week 1 of my 13-week virtue challenge reveals how this misunderstood virtue clears the mental fog. Through Franklin, the Stoics, Scripture, and reflection, I’m learning temperance isn’t denial. It’s joyful discipline. The reward isn’t just restraint. It’s clarity, gratitude, and a more intentional life. Continue reading
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Thirteen Weeks, Thirteen Virtues
13 weeks. 13 virtues. Inspired by Ben Franklin’s system of moral improvement, I’m tracking and reflecting on one virtue each week—starting with Temperance. This isn’t self-help fluff. It’s a disciplined return to first principles. Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Socrates
”Justice is the virtue that makes us useful to ourselves as well as to others.” ~ Socrates Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Leo Tolstoy
”There can be only one way to fight the general evil of life: It is in the moral, religious, and spiritual perfection of your own life.” ~ Leo Tolstoy Continue reading
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Quote to Ponder ~ Blaise Pascal
”The virtue of a person is measured not by his outstanding efforts but by his everyday behavior.” ~ Blaise Pascal Every day choices matter. No matter their size or perceived importance. It all adds up. Each decision is like a rudder of a ship directing the course of our lives. What type of person do Continue reading
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Sunday Evening Collective ~ May 11th Edition
Happy Mother’s Day This post is about moments of triumph in sports and life. It highlights Brandon Vazquez’s efforts on the pitch as metaphor, reflects on a Sunday Song about redemption, recommends Rick Rubin’s insights on creativity, and encourages readers to assess the costs of their pursuits. Continue reading
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