29 Oct
2013
Jimmy Valvano’s 1993 ESPY Speech
“Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.”
OTHER POSTS
You don’t need strength to let go of something. What you really need is understanding.
~ Guy Finley
What is the Jewish obligation of tzedakah?
“The Jewish obligation known as tzedakah is translated as ‘charity,’ but it is really much more than that. Tzedakah is derived from a root meaning righteousness, justice, or fairness, indicating that giving is not some extraordinary action, but of the essence of our duty as humans. Giving brings us most in line with God, whose most […]
Sri K Pattabhi Jois
Some profound thoughts from Pattabhi Jois via Victoria’s blog: “Since his first arrival in Mysore he went through exceeding difficulties. He knew neither friends nor relatives in the town, and was forced to beg for food during his first few years of staying there.” “ ..the primary steps are first to cleanse the body of its physical […]
Lucid Lessons from Summer Basketball Part II
This is a continuation of last week’s post, if you haven’t read it yet, you can see it here. The Nats were different than most teams. When things got tough for the team, they didn’t get down on each other or themselves. The Nats encouraged each other and their positive energy was infectious. As a result, […]