Tag Archive for Thursday Thought

The Most Excellent Action

Today’s Thursday Thought is a very tall order. Yet, if each of us accomplished even one of these things with at least one person every month…what a world this would be!

“What action is most excellent?  To gladden the heart of a human being, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the wrongs of the injured.” — Mohammed

Tee-Shirt Truth

Sometimes I see a tee-shirt that resonates truth.  Like this one, which I offer as today’s Thursday Thought.

Celtic Wisdom

Today’s Thursday Thought quote dispenses some Irish wisdom about stopping and  taking a breath.

Peanuts–An Oldie but True

Charles Schultz was a wise man whose cartoon -character children presented his wisdom in ways that adults could accept.  Like today’s Thursday Thought:

A Good Reason to Laugh

Stop for a second and think about today’s Thursday Thought.  Then, hold onto your belly, let loose with a good laugh, and enjoy the health it stimulates.

Secret to Living Well

Today’s Thursday Thought quote comes from Tibet and gives a simple plan for a good life.

Leaders

Thanks to Lindsay West for today’s Thursday Thought. It’s something for all would-be leaders to think about. (Author is unknown.)

Christian?

During this pre-Christmas time of year, when love and compassion should abound, I’m struck by common things we do to each other: anger at other drivers, illegally and inconsiderately using a handicap parking spot, pushing fellow shoppers out of our way, avoiding eye-contact and a humanizing greeting for people we pass, especially the homeless, tossing our trash on the yard we walk by, not calling or visiting someone we know is lonely or ill….  For those of us who call ourselves “Christians,” this season and this Thursday Thought quote should be a reminder.

“We are not going to win the masses to Christianity until we live it.” – Dorothy Day

MY America!

In today’s Thursday Thought, “Sully” Sullenberger expresses what I feel about my country.

“This is not the America I know and love…We cannot wait for someone to save us. We must do it ourselves.”

Our Changed Nation

Today’s Thursday Thought is something that has been bothering me greatly.