Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Ida B. Wells

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bravery, Civil Rights, Ida B. Wells, Quotes, reporter, Risk, Truth, wisdom

Photo credit: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”
― Ida B. Wells-Barnett

“one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or a rat in a trap”
― Ida B. Wells

“A Winchester rifle should have a place of honor in every black home, and it should be used for that protection which the law refuses to give.”
― Ida B. Wells-Barnett

“If Southern white men are not careful, they will overreach themselves and public sentiment will have a reaction; a conclusion will then be reached which will be very damaging to the moral reputation of their women.”
― Ida B. Wells-Barnett, The Red Record

“Burning and torture here lasts but a little while, but if I die with a lie on my soul, I shall be tortured forever. I am innocent.”
― Ida B. Wells-Barnett, The Red Record

Ida B. Wells was addressed yesterday as well, and I felt it wise to honor her again. Her work shined a light on the lynchings of the South. She was another firebrand responsible for the greater civil rights movement to come. Here’s her Wikipedia link in case some of you would like to learn more about this trailblazer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_B._Wells

Here’s another link to Ida B. Well’s place in the National Women’s History Museum: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett

As we approach the end of Black History Month, ponder the challenges, sacrifices, and dangers the members of the civil rights movement faced. This is a true testament of bravery in the face of death threats, violence, and a government that did not want to do the right thing.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Rosa Parks

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Champion, Civil Rights Movement, History, Icon, Jim Crow, NAACP, Quotes, Racism, Rosa Parks, wisdom

To continue with Rosa Parks from our educational video on her life yesterday, here are 5 quotes of wisdom from her. Enjoy!

I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

Rosa Parks

I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free… so other people would be also free.

Rosa Parks

People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically… No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

Rosa Parks

Each person must live their life as a model for others.

Rosa Parks

Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.

Rosa Parks

Check out this link to Brittanica on Rosa Parks: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rosa-Parks

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spiritual Saturday/Sunday – Book Discussion Series

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Dreams, ECK Wisdom Series, Eckankar, Fear, Healing, health, Inner guidance, Karma and Reincarnation, Life After Death, Meetup, Sould Travel, Spiritual Freedom, spirituality, Tools, wisdom

I will be hosting a 9-session book discussion on a series of books in ECKANKAR’s Wisdom Series. These will be hosted and run on ZOOM. If you would like to attend, join my Meetup. Here’s the link: https://www.meetup.com/the-path-of-spiritual-freedom-eckankar-port-huron/ I will be posting these events on my Meetup one at a time. Each event will require you to register, but do not cost any thing, other than the .99 cents the books cost on Amazon. Here’s a link to them: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08M38HNZ6?ref_=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_tkin&binding=kindle_edition

These events will be 100% online via ZOOM and are open to the public everywhere on the globe. The dates and topics are below:

Conquering Fear – Mar 18, 2021
Solving Problems – Apr 15, 2021
Health and Healing – May 20, 2021
Inner Guidance – Jun 17, 2021
Life After Death – Jul 15, 2021
Karma and Reincarnation – Aug 19, 2021
Dreams – Sep 16, 2021
Soul Travel – Oct 7, 2021
Spiritual Freedom – Oct 21, 2021

I wanted to make sure everyone of you knew about my upcoming book discussions. You’ll get to see and hear me live. You can connect via ZOOM or just call in. These will be posted on my Meetup, advertised on Facebook, and I will continue to notify all of you as the book discussion dates approach. I hope some of you can make it.

You do not have to be an ECKist to attend these events and there will be no solicitation whatsoever to join ECKANKAR. These books were written as a public service and offer real tools to help you in many areas of your life. If you are interested in any of these topics, I highly recommend coming. These books will offer you some real benefits, and provide you with some tools you can apply right away.

Hope to see some of you there!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Black History Month, Charity, Cherish, Determination, History, Honor, Martin Luther King, Remember, Reverence, wisdom

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I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

We are not makers of history. We are made by history.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

In honor of Black History Month (Feb 1 – Mar 1 2021) I’ll be selecting quotes from memorable figures that should be remembered for the work they did to gain their civil rights during a dark period of our history.

Here’s a Wikipedia link for the late Martin Luther King, Jr.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr. I hope you enjoy it.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – JFK

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First President, inauguration, JFK, John F. Kennedy, president, wisdom, Wisdom Wednesday

Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.

John F. Kennedy

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.

John F. Kennedy

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

John F. Kennedy

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

John F. Kennedy

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

John F. Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy was my first president. I was a month old when he was assassinated. Here’s a wikipedia link describing his life and times. For those of you watching today, enjoy the inauguration! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – 5 Quotes – Harry Truman

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5 Quotes, America, History, Korea, president, Truman, wisdom, WWII

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.

Harry S Truman

If you can’t convince them, confuse them.

Harry S Truman

America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.

Harry S Truman

You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.

Harry S Truman

The White House is the finest prison in the world.

Harry S Truman

Harry S. Truman was our 33rd President. He replaced Franklin D. Roosevelt after his passing. For more information, take a look at this Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S._Truman

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesdays – 5 Quotes

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Journalist, Learning, Newsmen, Quotes, Trivia, Walter Winchell, Wednesday, wisdom

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

Walter Winchell

An optimist is someone who gets treed by a lion but enjoys the scenery.

Walter Winchell

Too many people expect wonders from democracy, when the most wonderful thing of all is just having it.

Walter Winchell

I usually get my stuff from people who promised somebody else that they would keep it a secret.

Walter Winchell

The best way to get along is never to forgive an enemy or forget a friend.

Walter Winchell

I hope you enjoy these quotes from Walter Winchell, American journalist. I’m going to start dropping a Wikipedia link for those of you interested in learning more about the authors of the scripts I post on Wednesday.

Walter Winchell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Winchell

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – 5 Quotes

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Be Happy, Enjoy Life, History repeats itself, Political humor, Political jokes, Will Rogers, wisdom

There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.

Will Rogers

I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.

Will Rogers

Last year we said, ‘Things can’t go on like this’, and they didn’t, they got worse.

Will Rogers

Be thankful we’re not getting all the government we’re paying for.

Will Rogers

If you ever injected truth into politics, you have no politics.

Will Rogers

I hope you enjoyed these. I figured a little Will Rogers would relieve the stress for some of you following the election that is still ongoing. Have a great Wednesday and get on with your life. Whoever wins, wins. It looks like this is going to drag on for a few days.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – 5 Quotes

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5 Quotes, Dreams, failure, Goals, Influence, Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich, wisdom, Wisdom Wednesday

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.

Napoleon Hill

Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.

Napoleon Hill

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

Napoleon Hill

Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.

Napoleon Hill

A goal is a dream with a deadline.

Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill was an American author best known for his Think and Grow Rich book. His book, among others, had a huge impact on the self-help genre.

Have a great Wednesday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Isaac Asimov – 5 Quotes

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5 Quotes, Author, Foundation series, Humor, Isaac Asimov, Robot, Scientist, wisdom

People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.

Isaac Asimov

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

Isaac Asimov

The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny…’

Isaac Asimov

Humanity has the stars in its future, and that future is too important to be lost under the burden of juvenile folly and ignorant superstition.

Isaac Asimov

The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.

Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov was a scientist first, and author second. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, try “I, Robot”, starring Will Smith, for starters. You can also see many videos of him being interviewed by Johnny Carson and David Letterman on YouTube. They are terrific!

Have a great Wednesday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave