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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 19th, 2011 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on May 19, 2011 by jmaz479

“Life is not fair…There are going to be times that test every fiber of your being. People of character are fully aware that they may not be able to control the events of their lives, but they are in charge … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, February 11th, 2011 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on February 11, 2011 by jmaz479

“Just about every corner of our society has a component of trust; conversely, a large number of people claim to have “trust issues.” Maybe if we looked at a few places where we have to trust ourselves and others (and … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, January 7th, 2011 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on January 7, 2011 by jmaz479

“Webster’s defines honesty as “fairness and straightforward conduct and an uprightness of character.” Our world is filled with images that mock the value of honesty: lobbyists and politicians on the take, raking in millions until they either get caught or … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Friday, October 22nd, 2010 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on October 22, 2010 by jmaz479

“Worry is like chewing gum – it’s something you do, but it really doesn’t get you anywhere. Worrying about your past mistakes and regrets blocks your ability to forgive and move forward. The human mind cannot consider two opposing thoughts … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Monday, December 14th, 2009 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on December 14, 2009 by jmaz479

“The average American will go through seven career changes in a lifetime. The days of working 40 years at the same plant are pretty much gone. Transformation means change, and if there is one certainty it’s that we will live … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on September 9, 2009 by jmaz479

“The only person you are in competition with is yourself. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to first realize that even if you win the rat race…you’re still a rat! Even if you think you have it … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on June 3, 2009 by jmaz479

“The world fell in love with an alien in the movie, E.T. The little frog-looking character “turned on his heart light” and promised Elliot that “I will always be there” as he touched his chest, while the organ inside glowed … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on April 1, 2009 by jmaz479

“Here’s the deal: Resisting the inevitable is an exercise in futility. The process of transformation excludes no one. The only question is: How hard will you fight the changes that are manifesting in your life? What will it take you … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on March 11, 2009 by jmaz479

“Most of us have fallen into the trap of living backwards. The common life is defined as one that goes like this: Have it – do it – be it. In other words, the things you “have” define what you … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on February 4, 2009 by jmaz479

“The truth is that a lot of us are living hollow lives. We claim to have great faith, and yet when it comes to really living it, we often choose to accept the view of the world the media presents … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Monday, August 18th, 2008 by John. St.Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on August 18, 2008 by jmaz479

“Literally, when was the last time you had some dirt under your fingernails? For most of us, the ground on which we walk is something to fertilize, plow, or shovel. Just beneath the first couple layers of grass, rock, and … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on July 23, 2008 by jmaz479

“There isn’t a plant on Earth that can survive without taking in water in through its root system. Over millions of years, every type of grounded growing thing, from lichen to cactus to the mighty oak, has nourished itself from … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 by John St. Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on June 11, 2008 by jmaz479

“It’s been my experience that people who love being alive differ from those who think that somehow life is a burden because of one main ingredient – purpose. People who know why they are here like being here. People who … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 by Rhonda Britten in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE by John St. Augustine

Posted on May 27, 2008 by jmaz479

“Most people I have worked with over the years seem to be waiting for someone or something outside of themselves for permission to move on. Years go by, and we wait…and wait…and wait. Nothing happens, and do you know why? … Continue reading →

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PONDER on THIS for Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 by John. St.Augustine in LIVING AN UNCOMMON LIFE

Posted on May 21, 2008 by jmaz479

“Contrary to what the Rolling Stones would tell you, time is not on your side. It’s moving forward every second, separating you from the past and thrusting you into the future. How you move into whatever time you have left … Continue reading →

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