Why I Write

The seeds of doubt were planted at a young age. I can’t tell you exactly when, but I know it started in childhood. I was lead to believe I wasn’t capable, that I would struggle in this life. In particular, concerns surrounded my abilities in English. At first, my parents worried that I had a … Read more Why I Write

The Only Thing The World Needs From You

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman (Source: The Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman: A Visionary for Our Time) I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, ‘what do you mean the ONLY … Read more The Only Thing The World Needs From You

Why Everything Scares You To Death

The other night, while I was trying to sleep, I started thinking about the post I wrote last week where I stated that hatred is driven – at its core – by a fear of death. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was missing something fundamental. Naturally this started to make me feel a little anxious. … Read more Why Everything Scares You To Death

The Secret Ingredient Missing From Every Conversation

That’s the most liberating, wonderful thing in the world, when you openly admit you’re an ass. It’s wonderful. When people tell me, “You’re wrong.” I say, “What can you expect of an ass?” S.J. Anthony de mello – SOURCE: AWARENESS “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent … Read more The Secret Ingredient Missing From Every Conversation

Why Freedom Demands Responsibility

“The principle of freedom must be our first commitment, for without this no one is immune against the virus of aggrandizement – the impulse to grab power, wealth, position, or reputation at the expense of others.” – Herbert Douglass – SourCE:The Cost Of Freedom True freedom is a commitment to experiencing the very real limitations … Read more Why Freedom Demands Responsibility

Thursday’s Quote D’jour

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020AP2

“If our struggles make the world a better place, they will make us better people.” – Xiye Bastida

4 thoughts on “Thursday’s Quote D’jour”

Corkywk says:

September 27, 2020 at 6:32 pm

Hey Pilot, your recent ‘The Boy who cried Wolf” post, shows in reader — But comes up PRIVATE when I try to access it? What’s the deal Ace?

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- AP2 says:
  
  September 27, 2020 at 8:41 pm
  
  Hey Wayne – I hit publish by accident but wasn’t finished so retracted it – I’ll post it at some point in the near future.
  
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  - Corkywk says:
    
    September 27, 2020 at 9:00 pm
    
    Okay Ace. But don’t wait too long. That was fine work in my opinion. One of your best!
    
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