Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Frederick Douglass

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Author, Black History Month, Frederick Douglass, Freedom, Lincoln, Literacy, Slavery

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.

Frederick Douglass

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.

Frederick Douglass

Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.

Frederick Douglass

The soul that is within me no man can degrade.

Frederick Douglass

People might not get all they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get.

Frederick Douglass

If you’d like to learn more, here’s a link on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Douglass

Have a great Wednesday!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – George Washington

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Country, Freedom, General, George Washington, Patriot, president, Revolutionary War, Statesman, United States

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

George Washington

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

George Washington

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

George Washington

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

George Washington

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.

George Washington

George Washington was a general, statesman, and was called the Father of our country. He was the first President of the United States. Here’s his Wikipeida link, if you’d like to read more about him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington

Have a great Wednesday, folks! Before I go, one thing I suggest people do with quotes is write down their thoughts about them. Obviously I wouldn’t do it for every quote that is above, but it is a nice exercise to think about what these quotes say. Do they make sense? Do they suggest doing something in your life that may make it better? I do this every day. It’s a great practice and one that helps me make sense of the world. Why not learn from those who have come before us?

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Bonus Content – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Civil Rights, Equality, Fairness, Freedom, Holiday, I have a dream, MLK, Wikipedia

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national holiday in the United States. For those of you who are readers and from outside the U.S., here is a Wikipedia link where you can read about him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.

I always include a video of his iconic “I have a dream” speech. Enjoy!

I hope all of you enjoy your day today. It is a great day to remember how far we have come as a nation, but also recognize we have a long way to go. I do not think we will ever overcome prejudice entirely, but I do believe we can continue to improve. A work in progress, so to speak.

Have a great Monday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spiritual Sunday – The Soul Adventure Seminar

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Covid, ECK, Eckankar, Freedom, God, Happiness, Love, Soul, Soul Adventure, Worldwide

All, ECKANKAR has a worldwide seminar that is available to everyone, whether you are an ECKist or not. When COVID hit, ECKANKAR began recording events for the public who could not attend. This year we finally had an in-person event (I did not attend), and in November they offer the public to watch key parts of the event online.

If you’d be interested in hearing Sri Harold’s talk, you can attend the event here:

https://www.eckankar.org/html/ECKSoulAdventure/index.php

Make sure you click on guest. The organization will need your address to send you the password to the event, and that’s it!

I hope all of you are having a terrific 2023. I am. It’s been a great year so far.

May the blessings be!

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Free Writing Friday – Introduction

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Freedom, Gaming, Learning, motivation, Overview, Reading, Spiritual, Ted Talk, Topics, Watching, wisdom, Writing, Writing Schedule

It’s so nice to be back at my desk and creating content. I love to write, and this medium allows me to express myself in specific ways on a daily schedule. Over time, however, I began to get the nudge to write about anything and when you’re on a tight schedule like my blog requires it takes away a little freedom, which I crave. So, from now on, Fridays will be my free writing days. I’ll write about popular topics, but don’t be surprised if I go off on a tangent into other topics just to keep things fresh and interesting. Over the last 4 years, I’ve gotten very good at finding interesting topic areas that I enjoy that many of you have enjoyed too.

Today, I just wanted to explain what Fridays would bring, so you would not be surprised that my funny Friday postings had disappeared. I will still inject some humor or may drop a Youtube video here that I find funny, but wanted to have an opportunity to write about anything that comes to mind on Friday.

For those of you who are new to my blog, here is my weekly schedule of writing. If you see any topic that is interesting, feel free to visit me on those days.

Monday Motivation

Ted Talk Tuesday

Wisdom Wednesday

Reading, Watching, and Learning (Thursdays)

Free Writing Friday

Gaming Saturday

Spiritual Sunday

Well, that’s it for today. I hope all of you have a great Friday and have some nice plans set for the weekend. For me, it’ll be running some errands, going to the gym, reading my books, and GAMING! I’ll be exploring the DMZ this weekend on Call of Duty MWII. It’ll be great fun!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Bonus Content – Announcement

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free writing, Freedom, Funny Friday, inspiration, Interests, Thursday, Writing

All, I’ve decided to alter my postings on Thursday. I’ve been posting what I’m reading, what I’m learning, and what I’m watching, but frankly it bores me to tears. I imagine it bores many of you too, so I’m going to leave Thursday a free writing day, where I write about whatever comes to mind. I’m going to call Thursday my “Free Writing Day”.

I hope all of you like what I come up with and have a great weekend!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Freedom

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Abraham Lincoln, Freedom, Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II, Rights, Ronald Reagan, Viktor E Frankl, wisdom

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.

Viktor E. Frankl

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.

Ronald Reagan

Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.

Pope John Paul II

For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

Nelson Mandela

Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under the rule of a just God, cannot long retain it.

Abraham Lincoln

Today, I’ve strayed from my typical format. I wanted to concentrate on the theme of freedom, because that is what this country is about. The freedom of women to choose what to do with their bodies. The freedom of people to associate with whomever they want. The freedom to express your thoughts, your gender preferences, whatever, without repercussion. The Bill of Rights was created for a reason. To codify rights that are so important that the government cannot take them away, without the consent of the governed through their representatives. Your freedom is at stake every single day. Fight for it. It is the only way you will remain free.

Have a great Wednesday, all.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Eleanor Roosevelt

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Delegate, Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady, Freedom, Responsibility, Strength, United Nations, WHM, Women

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

Eleanor Roosevelt

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Eleanor Roosevelt

A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.

Eleanor Roosevelt

If you’d like to learn more about the “first lady to the world”, here is her Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Roosevelt

Have a great Wednesday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Thankful Thursday – Grateful I Am Vaccinated

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Consequences, Covid, family, Freedom, Friends, Grateful, Gratitude, vaccine

The folks got their COVID booster shots yesterday and today they are both sore. I’ll be getting mine when I am eligible. Friends of ours had an encounter with COVID recently. The husband was hospitalized and the wife tested positive as well. Both of them are vaccinated. Thank God they were vaccinated, or they may have joined many who have succumbed to this nasty thing.

My view on COVID is this: Each of us is an individual and we have the right to choose what is best for us. If we choose to get vaccinated, so be it. If we choose not to, that’s ok too.

The thing for me is that each individual has the freedom to do what is best for them, but whatever decision they make, they have to live with the consequences. My brother is the only one in our family that chose not to vaccinate. My sister’s boyfriend has also chosen not to get the vaccine. The consequences of these choices is that both have to get tested before they visit us. This is for our protection.

The point I am making here is that you cannot make a decision without consequences–good or bad. If you do not want to get vaccinated, then deal with the limitations on where you can work, where you can travel, and the risks associated with that decision.

Today, I am thankful I got vaccinated. I did not buy into all the conspiracy theories out there about being “chipped” and all the rest. I also continue to live the way we all lived in 2020. I realized during this time that going out to dinner or to a movie were nice, but not necessary. We can order in. We can stream most movies now online, even the ones that are in theaters, which are coming out more quickly than before. When I’m feeling particularly lazy, I even get my groceries delivered.

I hope all of you have a great Thursday!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Frederick Douglass

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Photo Credit: George Kendall Warren – This media is available in the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration, cataloged under the National Archives Identifier (NAID) 558770.

In light of Juneteenth’s national recognition this month, here are some quotes from Frederick Douglass.

It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.

Frederick Douglass

The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.

Frederick Douglass

If there is no struggle, there is no progress.

Frederick Douglass

Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.

Frederick Douglass

To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker.

Frederick Douglass

If you’d like to learn more about Frederick Douglass, check out his Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Douglass

Have a great Wednesday!

Until next time…

Dave