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June 1: And the owner paused and said, isn't it incredible to think that some of us lie in the junkyard of life? Each of us desperately needs to find ways in which we can be molded and shaped into something more useful. If we find a way, our success is guaranteed.

May 25: Life without pain was perpetually dangerous.

May 22: The subtle ways in which the comfort zone keeps you from growing are remarkable.

May 19: I go forth in life with the realization that the kingdom lies within.

May 19: Your mind desires to know just what you expect from it. If you do not ask for anything specific, that's just what you will receive.

May 12: a job should be used in arriving at our goals in life.

May 8: So too with the more intangible parts of our natures, we must use our courage or it deserts us. We must use our determination or it leaves us. We must exercise our power of decision or we soon find we have none.

April 24: Our failure to take time to live actually prevents us from deriving the best from life.... We should remember that we do not live to work; we work to live. Good hard work is one of humanity's greatest gifts, but perhaps we can enjoy greater peace of mind if we strive less, or at least reduce the tension of our effort. What good is it to succeed if we cannot enjoy life in the process?

April 17: It is our responsibility to carve out a meaningful life. You have the power to subdue the earth. You have dominion.

April 9: Learn everything possible about the endeavor you're attempting to master. Look long and carefully at the pasture you now occupy. Chances are, it's loaded with opportunities that someone else is going to exploit. And if the grass is truly greener on the other side of the fence, it's because someone else took care of it. Today is big with blessings.