Archive for August, 2009

August 30th, 2009 by Danna

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-30

Anne Frank: No one has ever become poor by giving. #fb # We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. We make our world.-Buddha (via @MARCOME) #fb # RT @LoriMoreno: The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away ~Joy J. [...]

Liberating the Soul

August 30th, 2009 by Danna

Liberating the Soul

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver. ~ Maya Angelou

I have had the opportunity over the last few days to really get to know a community through what its members give back to those in need. I had the privilege to volunteer for a charity golf tournament this week in a small town in central Minnesota. The golf tournament was put on by a local non-profit organization that specializes in health services for the aging population in the area. The work that the organization does is amazing, this is true. However, the way that the members of the community support the organization is beyond words.

It’s In Me…

August 27th, 2009 by Danna

It’s In Me…

“What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me.” ~ Helen Keller
Looking inside myself for the answers is one of the most difficult things I find I have to do – and so, quite frankly – I tend not to do it with any frequency. However, in the last few weeks it has really hit me that I am lacking something in my life. This void has nothing to do with the wonderful people in my life or the things that I have or the things that I seek.

August 23rd, 2009 by Danna

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-23

No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated and disciplined.” ~Harry E. Fosdick (via @holymully) #fb # It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. Tony Robbins (via @AuthenticStyle) #fb # “Make decisions from the heart and use your head to make it work out.” ~ Sir Girad (via [...]

August 16th, 2009 by Danna

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-16

“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.”-Mother Teresa (via @ZnaTrainer) #fb # “The closer you stand to the lighthouse, the darker it gets.” – Japanese proverb. (via @TheGazzMan) #fb # Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily; even if you had no title or position. -Brian [...]

August 9th, 2009 by Danna

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-09

When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. Chinese proverb #fb # The most called-upon prerequisite of a friend is an accessible ear.– Maya Angelou (via @P10S) #fb # How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend [...]

August 2nd, 2009 by Danna

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-02

“Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger.” ~ Ben Okri (via @OurHubbub) #fb # Please take a moment to remember the victims of the bridge collapse & thank those who kept the tragedy from being even worse (@MayorRTRybak) # Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about [...]

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