Tag Archives: ego

At the Crossroads of Power and Conscience

Posted on November 4, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Politicians are, almost by definition, egocentric. This has nothing to do with party affiliation or agenda. Vision and strength of character are a rare combination — but not unheard of. The best we can hope for … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on January 10, 2024 by mitchteemley

โ€œThere are two circumstances that lead to arrogance: one is when you’re wrong and you can’t face it; the other is when you’re right and nobody else can face it.โ€ ~Criss Jami ฮถ

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A Head Full of Dreams

Posted on September 26, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir โ€œYou’re so full of dreams, I gotta kiss you just to shut you up!โ€ (from my novel Healing River). Those could have been my girlfriend Martyโ€™s words the day we graduated from high school. Yes, I was … Continue reading →

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My Self in Quotes

Posted on December 8, 2022 by mitchteemley

โ€œIf anyone would be my disciple, let them disown themselves, take up their cross daily and follow me. Anyone who tries to save their life will lose it, but anyone who loses their life for my sake will save it.โ€  … Continue reading →

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Humility vs. Self-Absorption

Posted on October 4, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Mariel Reiser Thought for the Week According to a recent study, only about 50% of men over age seventy are still sexually active. But when surveyed, nearly 100% of them say they are. Apparently, itโ€™s not diamonds, or … Continue reading →

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It’s a Selfie World

Posted on June 22, 2019 by mitchteemley

World’s Oldest Known Selfie First Selfie: “I hope I’m doing this right.” Selfies with Friends …Or Not American Gothic Selfie Weird Roommate Selfie Elfie Squirrelfie Sealfie Unhealthy Selfie Wealthy Selfie Seriously, dude? World’s Last Selfie (never posted):

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I Only Ask Two Things

Posted on April 30, 2019 by mitchteemley

I only ask two things: 1) For the universe to be constantly rearranged to suit my whims. 2) And for everyone to be OK with that. Thanks, everyone, youโ€™re the best! Well, OK, maybe not the best (I mean, that … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on September 8, 2018 by mitchteemley

Remember, “Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.โ€ ~Matthew 23:12

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Politicians

Posted on November 8, 2016 by mitchteemley

Politicians are, almost by definition, egocentric. The best we can hope for is that the ones we choose have equally strong consciences. When none do, we all pay the price. Please pray for our land and its people.

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The Wishing Map 36

Posted on October 26, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you ever experienced the seductive charm of being “celebrated”?ย  Who doesn’t, on some level, desire to be a hero?

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