Tag Archives: wisdom

Ten Thoughts on Living With Honor

Posted on January 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

“The greatest way to live with honor,” said Socrates, “is to be what we pretend to be.” When I am not, his words disturb me. When I am, they strengthen me. Lois McMaster Bujold put it another way: “Reputation is … Continue reading →

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It’s Time Once Again to Reflect

Posted on December 27, 2024 by mitchteemley

The end off the year is a time of reflection. But when we do, let us remember that, while the peaceful times are pleasant, they’re also static. It’s our trials that cause us to grow — if we allow them … Continue reading →

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About Your Purpose in Life

Posted on December 7, 2024 by mitchteemley

“The purpose of your life did not begin with you, and it will not end with you.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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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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Opinions!

Posted on October 21, 2024 by mitchteemley

“My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I’m right!” ~Ashleigh Brilliant “I dislike you for the same reason I dislike Former Me and Future Me – because they disagree with Current Me!” ~Mitch Teemley Thought for the … Continue reading →

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Where You Live Matters

Posted on October 16, 2024 by mitchteemley
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23 Years Ago Today

Posted on September 11, 2024 by mitchteemley

It was the worst terrorist attack in American history, and as a result, people born after 9/11/2001 have lived their entire lives in the age of terrorism. But what does that actually mean? Remembrances of 9/11 receive less attention every … Continue reading →

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This is Outrageous!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

Unless It’s True I don’t know who created the above meme, but I love its irreverent reverence. I mean, I’ve been called a liar from time to time, and never once did it mean, “You’re totally deluded, but you’re still … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Listening

Posted on August 5, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week The most valuable gifts aren’t the ones that cost money, but the ones that cost us a piece of ourselves. For me, listening to others is such a gift because it doesn’t come naturally. What does … Continue reading →

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Dreams That Speak to Us

Posted on July 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

Image by Collin Baptiste “Most dreams are surreal mashups. But not all. Some are actually trying to tell us something. And the trick is to discern what.”* ~The Wishing Map φ *I write here about a dream some years back … Continue reading →

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