Tag Archives: Jodi Picoult

Get Real, Especially With Yourself

Posted on April 21, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “She couldn’t tolerate lying from anyone, except when absolutely necessary, herself.” ~The Wishing Map “The truth about lies is that first, it’s to fool others, and later it’s to fool yourself.” ~Mystqx Skye “You can fool … Continue reading →

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Our Greatest Enemy

Posted on September 12, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Being your true self is a major contemporary cultural objective. But it’s almost always couched in terms of overcoming some kind of external pressure. True, outward adversaries are real. Yet the greatest challenge to knowing our … Continue reading →

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“Wisdom Begins in Wonder” ~Socrates

Posted on September 27, 2021 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week A child’s sense of wonder is a priceless commodity. Perhaps the only thing of equal value is the retention of that commodity into adulthood. ⇓ “Kids think with their brains cracked wide open. Becoming an adult, … Continue reading →

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Mercy Is Strength in Disguise

Posted on August 30, 2021 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Our current culture loves to point out people’s failings. It makes us feel strong, righteous. But how often do we really know why others act–or fail to act–the way they do? Before we ridicule or punish … Continue reading →

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Boy, If I Had a Nickel…

Posted on May 21, 2019 by mitchteemley

Boy, if I had a nickel… for every time I had a nickel. ~Me “Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, ‘It might have been.’” ~Kurt Vonnegut “If only. Those must be the two saddest words … Continue reading →

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