Tag Archives: motivation

Hope Is the Thing With Feathers

Posted on September 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

When all seems hopeless, hope takes flight. We learn this again and again. Hope is always there, waiting. And when it’s needed, it spreads its wings. In memoriam: 9/11/2001. Click on any image to enlarge it, to read caption, or … Continue reading →

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My Advice to a King

Posted on September 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

Image source: christianityiq.com To whom it may concern (you know who you are): Be bigger than your enemies, smaller than your God, and equal to your subjects. ∴

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Don’t Lose Your Spark

Posted on September 3, 2025 by mitchteemley

Photo coutesy of Super Stars Bio Writers, artists, performers, inventors, mathematicians…everyone, come to think of it: this applies to you.

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2025 So Far? Caption This Picture

Posted on August 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” “And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~A.A. Milne              “I’m a pessimist … Continue reading →

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Be a Survivor, Not a Victim

Posted on August 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

Stress produces strength. Body builders know that muscles pushed to their limits respond by growing thicker and stronger. Likewise, studies show that people who experience trauma often develop a “survivor personality.” They cope better when facing trials. They’re more resilient, … Continue reading →

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Votes for Women? Yes! But Why?

Posted on August 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

It seems an odd question to ask in this enlightened era (as if). But it’s worth asking every day. My country just celebrated Women’s Equality Day. And I’m glad we did. Because women will always be equal. Yet their right … Continue reading →

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Writers: Use Your Stories to Heal!

Posted on August 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week In my fantasy novel The Wishing Map, a fierce impromptu battle breaks out between two groups of naims (gnomes) in the midst of a storytelling contest. One beloved old naim, Tuber, is fatally injured while trying … Continue reading →

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It’s Knowing That Leads to Healing

Posted on August 18, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week It’s easy to vilify names, faces and images. On social media, in the news–real, fake or a mix of both. But the only way to know the truth is to know someone. To listen, to learn, … Continue reading →

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When in Doubt, Take the Stairs

Posted on August 17, 2025 by mitchteemley

“For faith is the assurance of what we hope for, and the conviction of what we cannot see.” ~Hebrews 11:1

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In Praise of the Almost-Ordinary

Posted on August 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

Five years ago this month, in the midst of a pandemic summer, my wife and I passed a milestone. One that wouldn’t have even been an inchstone before 2020. Is there such a thing as an “inchstone”? Well, no, and … Continue reading →

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