A thought I hope our politicians keep in mind:

“I’ll bet you a nickel that if you give me a dime, I’ll give you a quarter.”  Most people are willing to take me up on this bet, figuring that I’ll end up with fifteen cents in exchange for the quarter.  But, as soon as I get the dime, I say, “Congratulations.  You won the bet,” and hand over a nickel. 

We often get so focused on wanting to be declared the “winner” that we don’t really consider what is being won, and what i...

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When I have to get somewhere in the morning, shoveling snow is a painful chore.  When I don't, I enjoy going out and getting exercise with the snow shovel.  Same task -- different attitude.
I remember that same feelings about practicing music. 
Since this is true, I can make my life easier and more fun by figuring out reasons why I want to do the things that I will have to do anyways.


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Before starting out on a voyage, the Captain is clear about his destination and has a navigation map to guide him.  Before we undertake any task, we should make sure we understand our goal and create a plan to get us there.

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We have been hearing and seeing a lot of short statements presented as important truths.  As we have thought about them from different angles, none of them have stayed simple.  Together, we have come up with exceptions to many of these “rules”, while they are useful guides, they are not pure truths.  Pure truth requires an understanding that is deeper than mere words can express.  Let us continuously strive to be aware of the complexity of reality.

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