Readings That Will Revitalize Your Thinking
Dignity (October 5)
More important than our own dignity is the dignity and worth of other people. And it is through the exhibition of authentic love, including traits like gentleness and kindness, that we help others see what they’re really worth. Let’s give this gift.
Morality (October 4)
Of all the gifts we may give to others, morality ranks as one of the highest. It marks a huge step in our growth when we see that our friends and loved ones will be blessed by our personal decision to do what is right, simply because it is right.
Enlightenment (October 3)
All of the worst things in our lives are the result of either ignorance or untruth. Three thousand years ago, King Solomon was not wasting words when he said, “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
Mediation (October 2)
Helping others to settle their differences requires wisdom, fairness, and justice, not to mention courage and patience. To be known as people who have these qualities, so that others look to us in their quest for peace, is a reputation worth having.
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WORDS ARE VERY special things. I love them, I respect them, and I believe that getting “thinky” about the words we use is a very healthy exercise. So I’ve written a book that gives you a single positive word to think about every twenty-four hours: a good word every day. Like my other books, this one is a daybook. There is a short, one-page reading for each day of the year, and what I’d like you to do is read the book at the rate of one page per day. Sure, you can browse ahead or go back and review. That’s fine. Just promise me you’ll really meditate on no more than one page each day. If you’ll try this habit, you might like it. — GPH
THESE TWO BOOKS — Enthusiastic Ideas and More Enthusiastic Ideas — would be placed in the “positive thinking” section of the library, I suppose. I don’t mind that, although I fear that being put in that category means the books will not be taken seriously by some people. Unfortunately, books about “positive mental attitude” have a reputation for being fluffy: nothing more than cotton candy for the mind. Whatever the reasons for that reputation might be, I don’t believe the situation has to be the way it is. A writer should be allowed to address the issue of positive thinking at a deeper level.
If we happen to be living in a less than wonderful way, the last thing we need is for someone to try to help us by pouring “positive mental attitude” syrup over the facts. The positive thinking we need won’t come from dreaming or ignoring reality; it will come from the (sometimes painful) alignment of ourselves with principles of proven validity in human character and conduct. So as a speaker and writer, I get in people’s faces and challenge them to change in significant ways. There’s nothing fluffy about it, believe me. — GPH
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Never use the expression “mere words.” Words are never “mere.” They are strong and beautiful. Use them carefully, for language is both a powerful gift and a serious stewardship.