If you stared at something you dropped on the ground, eventually someone will pick it up for you. I would love this to be true but I believe it is a myth! Looking at something dropped on the ground will not magically make someone pick it up for you. In fact, many people believe thatContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Staring”
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Thought of the Day: Numbers
When you count from one to two you skip an infinite amount of numbers. The first known counting system was developed by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 4000 BC. This system was created in order to keep track of economic transactions and was based on the number 60. The number 60 was chosen because itContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Numbers”
Friday’s facile fanfare of fake fairwells ….
Originally posted on The Sage Page:
Hey, I may have Alzheimer’s, but at least I don’t have Alzheimer’s.. I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day in my fort. Just come back from the London Marathon after-race party… I was hoping to see lots of famous celebrities, but…
The Sage and the Lion
A wise old Sage in white robes stood,With lion fierce beside him, good.He tamed the beast with gentle hand,And wisdom to which understand. With words of peace and calm control,He guided lion’s heart and soul.No longer fierce and filled with rage,The lion now was calm and sage. Together they walked through the land,A bond betweenContinue reading “The Sage and the Lion”
Quote of the Day: Vegetables
My mate just passed his NVQ in vegetarianism. He’s quiche stage one. I was once abducted by aliens. They made me wash my hands, blow my nose, clean my room, and eat my vegetables… Turns out I was on the mothership. My local greengrocer has won a contract to supply root vegetables to the SouthContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Vegetables”
Advice of the Day: Stupidity
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. The advice “Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups” may not be the most constructive or respectful way to approach group dynamics, so this is not serious guidance! That said, it is important to recognize that intelligence is one, but not theContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Stupidity”
Thought of the Day: Money
You don’t own money, it’s just your turn with it. The statement “you don’t own money, it’s just your turn with it” is a philosophical perspective on money that some people may subscribe to. The idea behind this statement is that money is a temporary possession that passes through individuals over time and that noContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Money”
The Sage and the Double Decker Bus
The wise old Sage with hair so whiteRepaired the engine of a red bus so brightWith robes as white as driven snowHe worked with skill and steady flow The gears and parts were old and wornBut with his wisdom, they were rebornHe tinkered and he tweaked with careEnsuring the bus was in top repair TheContinue reading “The Sage and the Double Decker Bus”
Quote of the Day: Courage
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” Winston Churchill Winston Churchill was a British statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He is best knownContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Courage”
Advice of the Day: Targets
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. This is not good advice! The advice of “shooting first and calling whatever you hit the target” is not appropriate when it comes to life goals or long-term aims. While it’s important to take action and make progress towardContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Targets”
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