Thought for Today

The guru of lateral thinking speaking at AMEE ...
The guru of lateral thinking speaking at AMEE 2004. I’ve been a fan of de Bono’s since a kid so it was a bit of a treat to see him in action first hand. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing.  Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea.  Creativity gives the possibility of some sore of achievement to everyone.  Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting.”  — Edward de Bono

 

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Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“I never did a day’s work in my life.  It was all fun.” — Thomas A. Edison

If you could move anywhere…

English: Alaska Railroad train
English: Alaska Railroad train (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

… where would it be?  If money and distance were no object where would you go?  Would your choice be different if there were limitations?

Bob and I think about this now in deciding where to live in retirement.  This is more difficult than you would think.  Bob says his no limits choice would be New Zealand, I think mine would be Alaska.  But there are limits and our first choice turned out to be not so good for us.  So we’re back to the drawing board, trying to regroup and start making this about getting out of the city and having fun.  Day and overnight trips here we come!

Where would you go if you could live anywhere?  Have fun with this and let me hear from you.

Thought for Today and an Announcement

Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

“Every day we live is a priceless gift of God, loaded with possibilities to learn something new, to gain fresh insights.” –Dale Evans Rogers

I am happy to introduce Bob’s new blog called Espirational Faith at espirational.org.  Bob enjoys digging deep into theology and philosophy so if you do too, you will want to follow him.  I will continue to post daily espiration here at espirational.com and look forward to seeing you around here as well.

Bob is trying to start discussion about and between followers of the various world religions.  His current post invites everyone to share the “great flood story” from their own religious tradition.  I think this will not only be interesting and enlightening by fun as well.  Please stop by and share the flood story from your tradition or at least stop by and say HI! to Bob.

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English: Oprah Winfrey at the White House for ...
English: Oprah Winfrey at the White House for the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Only surround yourself with people who will lift you higher.” — Oprah Winfrey

The Sunny Side of the Street

Just a little reminder from the fabulous Ella Fitzgerald.

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Colette
Colette (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“What a wonderful life I’ve had!  I only wish I’d realized it sooner.”  ~Colette

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The happy children of The Little Field Home
The happy children of The Little Field Home (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“If only we’d stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.”  ~Edith Wharton

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Copyright 2012 by R.A. Robbins
Copyright 2012 by R.A. Robbins

“Happiness is never stopping to think if you are.”  ~Palmer Sondreal

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Lautenberg Bono
Lautenberg Bono (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“My heroes are the ones who survived doing it wrong, who made mistakes, and recovered from them.” — Bono