Weekly Thought – July 8, 2014
Fred had a power phrase that became well-known in the 1950s… “there’s magic in believing if you don’t believe in magic.” He practiced PMA – positive mental attitude, but not before building a foundation on SMD – Strong mental discipline.
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Think Right
Some people say perseverance is what you do while you wait for the hearse; others say it is what you do while waiting for the bandwagon. I am a realist – I am not a sugary sweet Pollyanna. If you doubt this, just ask my family or some of the negotiators on the other side of the table. I have no mental category for escapism. But, I do know I can choose between positive and negative thoughts and behaviors.
The great reformer Martin Luther was known to battle depression. One morning his wife came down dressed in black, wearing a mourner’s veil. Her surprised husband asked, “Who is dead?” She somberly replied, “God, from the way you are acting.” He taught us about grace; she instructed him in gratitude. (more…)