8 Lincoln Quotes on Government ~ 2013-0521

1.  The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done but cannot do at all or cannot do well do for themselves.

2.  If all men were just there still would be some, though not so much, need of governments.

3.  Forbear to attack the strengthened one but seize and hold the weakened one.

4.  I distrust the wisdom if not the sincerity of friends who would hold my hands while my enemies stab me.

5.  No one man has authority to give up the rebellion for any other man.

6. It is an issue which can only be tried by war and decided by victory.

7.  I shall not do more than I can, but I shall do all I can to save the government which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination. I shall do nothing in malice. What I deal with is too vast for malicious dealing.

8.  The loss of enemies does not compensate for the loss of friends.

 

CITE: Lincoln on Leadership: Powerful  Insights from His Speeches, Telegrams, Letters and Memos

 

5 Lincoln Quotes On Right and Wrong ~ 2013-0519

1.  Right and wrong are two principles that have stood face to face from the beginning of time and will ever continue to struggle.

2.  You must remember that some things legally right are not morally right.

3.  Commit to freedom for all; Let us have faith that right makes might.

4.  Keep your eye on the prize; my motto is fairness to all.

5. Beware of haste; Nothing valuable can be lost by taking time.

CITE: Lincoln on Leadership: Powerful  Insights from His Speeches, Telegrams, Letters and Memos

7 Lincoln Quotes on Self ~ 2013-0517

On self-worth: Believe in yourself; always bear in mind that you own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.

On self-improvement: We can stand at one the wonder and admiration of the whole world, and we must inquire what it is that has given us much prosperity, and we shall understand that to give up that one thing would be to give up all future prosperity. This cause is that every man can make himself.

 On self-integrity: Keep principles dear. As I would not be a slave so I would not be a master.  This is democracy.

On self-humility: Always do the right thing: I have never done an official act with a view to promote my own personal aggrandizement, and I don’t want to begin now.

On self-forgiveness: Heal your wounds: On the whole, my impression is that mercy bears riches fruit.

On self-learning: Accept lessons as they come: Let us, therefore, study the incidents of this as philosophy to learn wisdom from and none of them as wrongs to be avenged.

On self-expression: Make your argument personal: Whenever I hear anyone arguing over slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see tried on him personally.

CITE: Lincoln on Leadership: Powerful  Insights from His Speeches, Telegrams, Letters and Memos

5 Lincoln Quotes for Today ~ 2013-0515

Advice to Congress: “Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then we shall find a way”  (6-20-48)  What would he say about what is going on with Congress today?

On Diligence: “Work harder then work harder: The leading rule for the lawyer as for the man of every other calling is diligence. Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today. Never let your correspondence fall behind. Whatever piece of business you have in your hand, before stopping do all the labor pertaining to it which can be done.”

On Determination: “By all means don’t say if I can; say I will.”

On Diligence:  Never give up; the mode is very simple though laborious and tedious work; work is the main thing.

On Consensus: Gain popular support; with public sentiment nothing can fail; without it, nothing can succeed. Consequently, he who molds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes or pronounces decisions. He makes statutes or decisions possible or impossible to be executed.

CITE: Lincoln on Leadership: Powerful  Insights from His Speeches, Telegrams, Letters and Memos

7 Good Quotes from Oprah ~ 2013-0513

Below are assorted quotes from Oprah Winfrey shows I’ve collected over the winter. I share them here for you to think about. Which are your favorites?

1. You are co-creating your life with the ultimate creator.
2. The fact that you are here (on planet earth) means that you matter. You are worthy because you are here.
3. You are the master of your fate and the captain of your soul – From Invictus
4. When you do well, people notice. When you do your best, people notice.
5. Prepare for opportunity; there is a design, a flow, a grace to it.
6. Everything you have been through prepares you for what is to come.
7. We are more than we appear to be. What is whispering to you now?

Stay True To Your Calling ~ 2013-0511

“Stay true to your calling; everything passes in its time. What is real and lasting is your gift. Your authentic power is the only real power. There is a flow and inside that flow is an energy field. That field is your authentic power which is in direct proportion of your connection to your center of being.”

Do you know your authentic power? Have you spent time to think about your gift? There is science that states when high challenge meets high skill, there is optimum flow. Do you know that feeling? I do. I enjoy it.  What about you?

CITE: Quote from Oprah Winfrey

Moving /3/

Week 3

Monday 5/6: So, today I was told that I will not be a Branch Chief in Orlando but rather a Field Office Director in Buffalo, New York. Let the change begin.

Tuesday 5/7: Accepted the Buffalo position.

Wednesday 5/8: American Rescue Worker picked up my Living Room Suite and Book Shelves (it was already scheduled in coordination with the Orlando move.)

Thursday 5/9: Erased all my book marks of mustang convertibles, VW convertibles, and Smart Car convertibles and starting reading about 4 wheel drives that work well in winter weather.

Third Law of Motion ~ 2013-0509

“Live by the third law of motion, ‘for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.’ Everything you do is already being done back to you.”

We all believe this idea, I believe. Some call it karma. Some call it the law of sowing and reaping. There are many names for this theory. Even though we know and believe about the third law of motion, we do not actively act on it. If we did, there would be less people claiming victimization.

What about do?  Do you think about your actions before saying yes or no or before making a decision? Should you? What do you think?

CITE: Quote from Oprah Winfrey

Moving ~ A process 2

Week Two

8.  Tuesday April 30: Cancelled NYC vacation; Cancelled Atlantic City vacation; Booked a place on Star Island for 2 weeks using hotel points previously earned; Reserved the elevator for May 24. [Was going to do more but spent 5 hours in the dental chair so I gave myself a pass.]

9. Wednesday, May 1: Boxed up law books, notebooks, and files at the office. Took some poster to the recycle center for another to enjoy. Worked until 9pm so little by little gets it done  [I hope].

10. Thursday, May 2: Picked and scheduled a mover and a charity for the other items (easier said than done in this area); prepared an inventory of big pieces for the movers; boxed up awards and breakables from the office and shipped them off to the new office.

11. Friday, May 3 (Kentucky Oak’s Day): Since I will be moving from the subways up to the sunlight and driver glare, I stopped by the Optometrist for annual eye exam to order a pair of sunglasses. The ones I had were from my California days (7 years old if you are counting). While the old prescription was fine for playing in the water or lounging on the beach, they would not be good for driving in bright sunlight with bumper glare. In another area, I packed all the art pieces.  

12. Saturday May 4 (Kentucky Derby Day): Booked airfare; Packed 20 boxes and 10 space bags as well as a couple of boxes for family members, and watched Orb win the Kentucky Derby (Congrats Sug, finally a Derby win for you!) 

13. Sunday May 5 (Cinco de Mayo): Packed final box of books and wrenched my back lifting it onto the other boxes (grrrrr); So I sat down to research cars. I like the Mustang (of course), the 70’s edition VW Beetle, the Smart Car, the Miata, and the FIAT 500.  Looking for best mph with a little style. Any suggestions? Later, I moving much more gingerly, I managed to get another 10 boxes packed Off to the masseuse tomorrow after work I think. 

How was your week?

~Sheila~

Week One

1. Tuesday April 23: I was told I was selected for a new position; told my management and asked for a transition meeting
2. Wednesday April 24: reviewed office files to determine which ones should stay and which ones should go with me, others went in a burn bag
3. Thursday April 25: packed up two boxes of business books at work
4. Friday April 26: ordered a moving kit
5. Saturday April 27: notified residence that I would not be renewing the lease
6. Sunday April 28: cancelled Netflix
7. Monday April 29: told my team I was moving; accepted a June 2nd start date; took 7 pieces of art for consignment to the local art shop. Since most came from his shop, he paid me on the spot for them. Check deposited, task complete.

So much to do, but I have begun.

~Sheila~

Listening ~ 2013-0507

“Everyone in every conversation just wants to know did you hear me? Did what I say mean anything to you?”

The older I become the more I realize that people truly want to be heard. Though I am a very transparent in my communications with people, I am also cautious about sharing deep thoughts (those thoughts with energy or feelings attached). I have to ensure those are shared in a safe place by people I trust.

In the past, I haven’t chosen well. This has caused me to say less and less. While this may be natural with age, it also brings with it a loneliness. That is why when I find someone whom I trust to actually  hear me (and not my job, my status, my family position, my politics, etc.) it is a true blessing. So if you are wondering what gift to give people, think about the gift of really hearing them and of letting them know that they mean something to you.

CITE: Quote from Oprah Winfrey.