Tag Archives: thought for the week

How to Hit the Creative Bullseye

Posted on September 21, 2026 by mitchteemley

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Yesterday I Was Clever

Posted on September 14, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: “Yesterday I Was Clever… “…so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ~Rumi No one can remain young. Although some manage to approximate it by remaining foolish. Sadly, … Continue reading →

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Forgivness and Mercy: Our Greatest Strengths

Posted on September 7, 2026 by mitchteemley

Wounded Lion, Lucerne, Switzerland Thought for the Week: Forgiveness and Mercy Our current culture loves to point out people’s failings. It makes us feel strong and righteous. But how often do we really know why others act–or fail to act–the … Continue reading →

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Commitment Takes Courage!

Posted on August 31, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Andre Gaulin Thought for the Week: Commitment Takes Courage “Have you ever committed yourself to something without realizing it would permanently alter the course of your life?” ~The Wishing Map Planning is making a list of ‘Things to … Continue reading →

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Comparing Ourselves to Others

Posted on August 24, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo courtesy of pixaby.com Thought for the Week: Comparing Ourselves to Others “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” ~Steven Furtick Plenty of Articles Warn Us… …not to compare ourselves to … Continue reading →

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Your Only Real Competitor is You

Posted on August 17, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Your only real competitor is you. Need proof? The country with the most Olympic medals per capita is…drumroll, please… San Marino! That’s right, with a population of just over 33,000 and three Olympic winners in the … Continue reading →

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Loss Teaches Us How to Live

Posted on August 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Tetyana Kovrina Thought for the Week: Loss Teaches Us How to Live “Nothing can truly be taken from us. There is nothing to lose. Inner peace begins when we stop saying, ‘I have lost it,’ and instead say, … Continue reading →

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Something to Live For

Posted on July 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Jamie Street Thought for the Week Monday is the start of the work week for most of us. And while we know we should “work to live and not live to work,” is that enough? It’s important to … Continue reading →

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Using Others Wounds Our Souls

Posted on July 20, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Manipulator” (career attraction.com) Thought for the Week: Using Others Wounds Our Souls “Have you ever manipulated someone, and then felt remorse? Did you fix that bridge? Or did you burn it?” ~The Wishing Map We were created for something better … Continue reading →

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Learn From the Past, Live in the Present

Posted on July 13, 2026 by mitchteemley

Roy T. Bennett Thought for the Week Learn from the past, live in the present: If we are wise (and if we are not, no advice will help), we will learn not to dwell in a place where change is … Continue reading →

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