Posted July 2, 2016 - Humility
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There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness and generosity.
— Nathaniel Branden —
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“There is overwhelming evidence that the higher the level of self-esteem, the more likely one will be to treat others with respect, kindness and generosity.” ~Nathaniel Branden How is your self-esteem these days? How you treat others is a direct reflection of how you feel about yourself. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 1 John 3:20-21, “For whenever our…
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Posted July 1, 2016 - Open Mind
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Confidence, like art, never comes from having all the answers; it comes from being open to all questions.
— Earl Gray Stevens —
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Confidence, like art, never comes from having all the answers; it comes from being open to all questions.” ~Earl Gray Stevens Nuff said. P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com 2 Corinthians 3:5, “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,” (ESV)
Posted June 30, 2016 - Beauty, Freedom, Joy
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That is the simple secret of happiness. Whatever you are doing, don't let the past move your mind; don't let the future disturb you. Because the past is no more, and the future is not yet. To live in the memories, to live in the imagination, is to live in the non-existential. And when you are living in the non-existential, you are missing that which is existential. Naturally you will be miserable, because you will miss your whole life.
— Osho —
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“That is the simple secret of happiness. Whatever you are doing, don’t let past move your mind; don’t let future disturb you. Because the past is no more, and the future is not yet. To live in the memories, to live in the imagination, is to live in the non-existential. And when you are living…
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Posted June 29, 2016 - Action, Effort
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The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.
— John Ruskin —
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“The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.” ~John Ruskin What are you becoming through your toil? Are you making your creator proud? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Proverbs 21:5, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only…
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Posted June 28, 2016 - Helping Others
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The way to feel better about our own situation is to improve someone else's circumstances.
— Ezra Taft Benson —
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The way to feel better about our own situation is to improve someone else’s circumstances.” ~Ezra Taft Benson So true. Whose circumstance is God calling you to improve? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Philippians 2:4, “…not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (NIV)
Posted June 27, 2016 - Fear, Holy Spirit, Prayer
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Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations.
— Ralph Charell —
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“Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations.” ~Ralph Charell Success beyond our wildest expectations is proportionate to our faith.  How’s your faith?  Do you walk it or just talk it? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Him (Christ) who strengthens me.”
Posted June 26, 2016 - Discipline
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Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.
— Abraham Heschel —
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“Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.” ~Abraham Heschel This is so true. What are you needing to say no to? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)
Posted June 25, 2016 - Excuses, Humility, Victor
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A man may make mistakes, but he doesn't become a failure until he blames someone else.
— John Wooden —
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“A man may make mistakes, but he doesn’t become a failure until he blames someone else.” ~John Wooden There are victims and there are victors. Victims have an excuse for everything that goes wrong and they usually blame others for their lot in life. Victors have an eye for creating opportunity when something goes wrong…
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Posted June 24, 2016 - Communication
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Don't talk unless you can improve the silence.
— Jorge Luis Borges —
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“Don’t talk unless you can improve the silence.” ~Jorge Luis Borges Beautiful! P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Proverbs 1:5, “Let the wise listen and add to their learning.” (NIV)
Posted June 23, 2016 - Fear, Worry/Anxiety
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There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and the one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever.
— Mahatma Gandhi —
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“There is nothing that wastes the body like worry, and the one who has any faith in God should be ashamed to worry about anything whatsoever.” ~Mahatma Gandhi OUCH! Mr. Gandhi…thanks for the early morning slap in the face. If you pray why worry, if you worry why pray? P.E.A.C.E. Jay@EagleLaunch.com Romans 8:31, “What, then,…
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