Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Quotidian, September 30, 2010 ~ Childhood

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.” ~ Deepak Chopra (born October 22, 1946) Deepak Chopra is an Indian American physician, author, public speaker, and popularizer of alternative medicine. [Source: Quotation from ThinkExist.com, accessed … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, September 29, 2010 ~ Live Your Dreams

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” ~ Les Brown (born February 17, 1945) Les Brown is an American motivational speaker, businessman, educator, and author. His story is compelling; visit his website … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, September 28, 2010 ~ Beauty

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” ~ Rumi (September 30, 1207 to December 17, 1273) Rumi is the name in the English-speaking world for the Persian poet Mowlana. Rumi was a Sufi Mystic and a Muslim … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, September 27, 2010 ~ Creating Yourself

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~ George Bernard Shaw (July 26, 1856 to November 2, 1950) Shaw was an Irish playwright and author. According to Wikipedia, he was the “only person to have been awarded … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, September 26, 2010 ~ There is no ‘Try’

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“Do or not do. There is no ‘try.’ ” ~ Jedi Master Yoda [Source: Star Wars franchise].

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The Quotidian, September 25, 2010 ~ Miracles

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“You are looking for miracles. That’s the problem. You are the miracle.” ~ Rumi (September 30, 1207 to December 17, 1273) Rumi is the name in the English-speaking world for the Persian poet Mowlana. Rumi was a Sufi Mystic and a … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, September 24, 2010 – “Sisu”

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“Sisu” is a Finnish word which means “to show courage, strength and determination in the face of adversity.” [Source: The Bellingham Herald and SISU Children’s Fund website, accessed September 23, 2010]. Frank and Susan Sanchez of Bellingham, Washington State, established … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, September 23, 2010 ~ Alter Your Life

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his [her] life by altering his [her] attitude of mind.” ~ William James (January 11, 1842 to August 26, 1910) William James was an American physician, psychologist, philosopher, intellectual, writer, … Continue reading →

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The Quotidian, September 22, 2010 ~ Ending the Idea of War

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

“We must not bring one war to an end, or thirty, but the idea of war itself.” ~ Deepak Chopra (born October 22, 1946) Indeed. What a fine way to bring this International Day of Peace to an end. Blessings to … Continue reading →

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International Day of Peace ~ September 21, 2010

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Andrew Shattuck McBride

September 21 is celebrated annually as an International Day of Peace as recognized by the United Nations. I see the value and necessity of proactively working for peace. Peace Pilgrim is one of my heroes. She walked a pilgrimage that she vowed … Continue reading →

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