On a full-moon day of May, when the trees were blossoming, Queen Mahamaya gave birth to a son. In the Lumbini grove, under the shade of a flowering Sal tree, The Buddha, founder of the philosophy of Buddhism was born. He was known as Siddhattha. (Siddhartha = one whose purpose has been achieved). This is part 3 in my continuing series of Buddhist quotes from the Dhammapada. Each photo links directly to the original source.

Buddhist verses from Siddhartha – The Enlightened One

The World

“Do not live thoughtlessly, in distraction and with deluded aims, outside the universal law.”   The Buddha verse 167

“Rouse yourself and follow the enlightened way through the world with energy and joy.”  The Buddha verse  168

“Swans rise and fly through the air.  How magical they are! So do the resolute conquer the armies of delusion and rise above the world.”   The Buddha verse 175, The Dhammapada

The Awakened One

“It is hard to be born as a human being, and hard to live the life of one. It is even harder to hear of the path; and harder still to awake, to rise and to follow.”  verse 182

Yet the teaching of the Buddha is simple: ‘Cease to do evil, learn to do good. And purify your mind.’ verse 183

“Whoever reveres the awakened one and the noble path, will live in measureless serenity and peace. “

The Buddha, verse 196, The Dhammapada
 

Happiness

“Live happily, without hating even those who hate you.  Be free from hatred among those who hate.”  197

“Having tasted the sweetness of inner solitude and calmness, he who lives by the Law is free from fear and suffering.”  205

“Follow the wise, the intelligent and the awakened.  Follow them as the moon follows the path of the stars. “

The Buddha verse 208, The Dhammapada
 

Pleasure

“The good man who speaks the truth and lives it is respected wherever he goes.”  verse 217

“Just as the man returned home from a journey is met by this relatives and friends…”  verse 219

“So the man of good deeds will be welcomed in his new life by those good deeds.”   The Buddha verse 220, The Dhammapada.

Anger

“Overcome anger with kindness, evil with goodness, meanness with generosity and lying with truth.”  Verse 223

“Let a man be truthful and calm, and give to those who are in want.  By these means he will perfect himself.”  Verse 224

“Those who meditate and are watchful day and night will overcome their harmful thoughts and approach Nirvana.”  The Buddha verse  226, The Dhammapada

Impurity

“As a silversmith removes dust from silver, so the wise man rids himself gradually of all his impurities.” verse  239

“He who envies the food or gifts given to others will never know peace of mind for himself.”  verse 249

“There is no fire like hatred, no rushing river like craving, and no snare like illusion.”   The Buddha verse  251, The Dhammapada

If you missed part 1, or part 2, follow these links to enlightenment: The Dhammapada – the essential teachings of the Buddha and The Wisdom of the Buddha

 

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I love the first snowfall of the year; with the arrival of winter I feel close to home. We have our Christmas rituals and family dinners. And as I reflect, I smile at the nostalgia of my life.

I have lived in three different cities since leaving home long ago, but in truth – home will always be where my mother lives. I remember her looking out the window of our old house and asking me if I thought it was going to be a white Christmas. And I can’t help but somehow feel that when the snow finally fell – those words made it magical.

That old house my father rebuilt was a castle.  I remember how much cool stuff my parents had stashed everywhere. The basement was a maze filled with antiques and treasure boxes of new things.  So many important memories live on that street. When my mother finally sold it, I walk around for one last time and cried my eyes out.  I realized that until I had my own family, nothing would ever feel that safe again.

Heart warming Winter quotes and photos is my 5th photo Blog collection.  Each photo links directly to the original source.

Of winter’s lifeless world each tree
Now seems a perfect part;
Yet each one holds summer’s secret
Deep down within its heart.
~Charles G. Stater

One kind word can warm three winter months. ~Japanese Proverb

“Lovers, forget your love And list to the love of these She a window flower And he a winter breeze …” Robert Frost

Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories. ~From the movie  An Affair to Remember

Every winter,
When the great sun has turned his face away,
The earth goes down into a vale of grief,
And fasts, and weeps, and shrouds herself in sables,
Leaving her wedding-garlands to decay -
Then leaps in spring to his returning kisses.
~Charles Kingsley

Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. ~Janice Maeditere

Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. ~Larry Wilde, The Merry Book of Christmas

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

The message of Christmas is that the visible material world is bound to the invisible spiritual world. ~Author Unknown

At Christmas play and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year
~Thomas Tusser

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”  Victor Hugo

“People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.” Anton Chekhov

“In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.”  William Blake

“Adversity draws men together and produces beauty and harmony in life’s relationships, just as the cold of winter produces ice-flowers on the window-panes, which vanish with the warmth.” Soren Kierkegaard

On a lone winter evening, when the frost Has wrought a silence.
John Keats

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith

In the bleak midwinter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, Long ago.
Christina G. Rossetti

Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveler, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home! ~ Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers, 1836

Wouldn’t life be worth the living
Wouldn’t dreams be coming true
If we kept the Christmas spirit
All the whole year through?
~Author Unknown

Remember
This December,
That love weighs more than gold!
~Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

“Darkness is cheap, and Scrooge liked it.”
- A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens

“Men’s courses will foreshadow certain ends, to which, if persevered in, they must lead,” said Scrooge. “But if the courses be departed from, the ends will change. Say it is thus with what you show me!”
- A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens.

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“Through countless weary lives I have sought the builder of this house and could not find him.”  The Buddha verse 153 (Spoken by the Buddha when he became enlightened)

The wisdom of the Buddha is timeless. As I read more Buddhist text, I realize that wisdom hasn’t changed over the past few thousand years; and in a way that’s refreshing. When it comes to living a happy and balanced life, the knowledge remains the same.  Unfortunately, like most people living in a city of bright lights and big dreams; I forget – and my mind fills with cravings and secret delusions.

That opening quote from the Buddha stuck with me.  I instantly realized his message: in order to be free, we have to build our own house. The wisdom and help you need is everywhere, but at the end of the day, only you can lay the first and last stone.

This is part 2 in a 4 part series featuring quotes from the Buddha.  Click here for Part 1.  Each photo links directly to the original source.

The Sage

“Like a Swan that rises from the lake, with his thoughts at peace he moves onward, never looking back.”  The Buddha, verse 91, The Dhammapada

“Still and calm is he who has awakened. His mind is peaceful and his words and deeds reflect this.”  v 96

“In village or forest, on the hills or in the plain, wherever the awakened ones live is delightful.”  v 98

“Delightful are those forests where the worldly fail to find delight. There the awakened ones are joyful, wanting nothing.”   The Buddha, verse 99

The Thousands

“Better than a thousand meaningless words is one word of sense, which brings the hearer peace.”  v 100

“Though one man conquer a thousand men in battle a thousand times, he who conquers himself is the greatest warrior.”  v 103

“The conquest of oneself is better then the conquest of all others.”  v 104

“Better than a hundred years of ignorance and folly is one day of wise and clear-sighted living.” v 111

“ better then one hundred years of idleness is one day spent with energy and determination.”  v 112

“Better to understand for a single day the fleeting nature of things than to live for a hundred years without such understanding.”  The Buddha, verse 113, The Dhammapada.

Trouble

“Do good, and do it again and again, and gladness and happiness will be the outcome.”  The Buddha, verse  118

“Even a good man suffers trouble while his good deed has not ripened, but when it bears fruit he is happy.”  v 120

“Do not belittle your own goodness: ‘I have not deserved this.’ Drop by drop the pitcher is filled and the wise man is filled with virtue.”  v 122

“Like dust thrown against the wind, trouble falls back upon the fool who harms the harmless.”  v125

“Not in the sky, nor in the sea, nor in a cave in the mountains can a man escape from his harmful deeds.  The Buddha, verse 127, The Dhammapada.

Punishment

“All men fear pain and death, all men love life.  Remembering that he is one of them, let a man neither strike or kill.”  The Buddha verse 130

“He who is silent like a gong which is broken, knows stillness.  He reaches freedom, where there is no more striving.”  v 134

“Not nakedness, nor matted hair, nor fasting nor sleeping on the ground, neither rubbing the body with dust nor sitting like an ascetic can purify a man who has not solved his doubts.”  The Buddha verse 141 The Dhammapada

Old age

“The world is ablaze! Yet people laugh. They are clouded deep in darkness. Why do they not seek the light?”  The Buddha verse 146

“Just as the brilliant carriages of kings wear out, so does the body become old. But teachings of the wise never grow old, they pass on for ever to the good.”  v151

“Through countless weary lives I have sought the builder of this house and could not find him.”  The Buddha verse 154 (Spoken by the Buddha when he became enlightened)

“Now I have found you, O builder, and never again shall you build this house.  The rafters are snapped, the ridgepole is shattered.  My mind has reached the end of craving and is free.”  v 154

Self

“If a man is himself controlled, he will be able to control others. When he comes to know himself, he will be able to teach others.”  The Buddha verse 159

“It is easy to lose yourself in mischief.  What is helpful and good is often hard to do.”  verse 163

“By oneself evil is done; by oneself one suffers.  By oneself good is done; by oneself one is purified.  Purity and impurity belong to oneself. No one can purify another.”  The Buddha, verse 166

“Your work is to find out what your work should be and not to neglect it for another’s.  Clearly discover your work and attend to it with all your heart.”   The Buddha, verse 166, The Dhammapada.

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The Dhammapada contains the most essential oral teachings of the Buddha.  Perhaps, the best know Buddhist text, it consists of 423 verses compiled in the 3rd century BCE.  The teachings of the Buddha aim to set out the Law of the Universe, and if we live within these laws, happiness and peace will be the result.

I am no Yogi, Buddhist, or true Zen practitioner. I’m just a guy trying to find a little peace in this crazy of a world of ours.  And one of my goals with E.Y.D is to share a little of that peace with you.  So I hope you will enjoy a few enlightening verses of wisdom.  Each photo links directly to its original source of Flickr, and you can find a full audio version of The Dhammapada on my Youtube Channel.

Part 1: the essential teachings of the Buddha – Verses from The Dhammapada

The Choice

“All that we are is the result of our thoughts; it is founded on our thoughts and made up of our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world. If a man speaks or acts with a harmonious thought happiness follows him as his own shadow, never leaving him.”  The Buddha,  The Dhammapada v2

“Hating can never overcome hatred. Only love can bring the end of hating. This is the eternal law.”   v4

“All the holy words you read and all the holy words you speak are as nothing if you do not act upon them.  Even if you read little and say little but live the right way, forsaking craving, hatred and delusion, you will know the truth and find calmness and will show others the path.”  The Buddha,  v20 The Dhammapada

Watchfulness

“A kindly person who is energetic for good will be looked upon well by everybody.”   The Buddha, v24  The Dhammapada

“Stay awake. Watch and reflect.  Work with careful attention.  In this way you will find the lights within yourself.”   v27

“Watchful among the thoughtless, awake among the sleepers, the meditating man advances like a racer, without hindrance.”  The Buddha, v29   The Dhammapada

The Mind

“As the bowman makes straight his arrows, so the wise man straightens his unsteady mind.”   v33

“Such as wandering  mind is weak and unsteady, attracted here, there, and everywhere. How good it is to control it and know the happiness of freedom.”   v35

“A troubled mind, however, does not see the way.  If a man is ignorant and filled with doubt, he can never find the true path.”  v38

“Whatever an enemy may do, he cannot harm as much as your own wrongly directed thoughts.” v40
“But once you understand, no one – neither your father nor mother – can do much good to you as your own well-directed thoughts.”  The Buddha,  v43   The Dhammapada

Flowers

“While such a thoughtless man is gathering the flowers of pleasure, he is overtaken by death before he can ever be satisfied.”  v48

“When the bee collects honey it does not spoil the beauty or scent of the flower. So let the sage settled in himself and wander as he wills.”    v49

“Like beautiful flowers that have colour but no scent are the eloquent but empty sayings of the man who does not act according to his words.”   v51

“Craving never blocks the path of those who live upright lives. Their wisdom sets them free.“  The Buddha  The Dhammapada,  v57

The Fool

“The fool thinks anxiously, ‘The children and this wealth is mine.’ But he is not even master of himself, much less of children.”  The Buddha,  The Dhammapada  v62

“Do only what you will not regret and the fruit of your deeds will be reaped in joy.”  The Buddha,  The Dhammapada v68

The Wise Man

“Look upon the wise man how shows you where you are mistaken as a revealer of treasures. It is good to know such a man.”  The Buddha  The Dhammapada, v62.

“The wise man follows the way of the awakened. He lives happily, with his mind as ease.”  v72

“As the rock remains unmoved by the storm, so the wise remain unmoved by praise or blame.”  The Buddha The Dhammapada, v81

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The world has been invited to my doorstep, and I plan on

Forget all the naysayer and protester crap for a moment, and answer this question.  Is there any other time, when the world unites to compete and celebrated the human spirit?  For 16 days, it’s the precious dreams of a hard working few that span every color and race, that capture our imagination and teach us that we are all capable of individual greatness.  Dreams do come true, and the tears of pure joy and pride that flow from victory and defeat are the best tears we can hope for… The best tears we can dream for…

This is Yaletown Citizen.  A local artist walking the streets of Vancouver musing about life in the core. The countdown is on, the party tents are up; even the Curling the tickets have sold out.  So let the blogging begin.  Welcome to my Olympic series on Vancouver 2010.

Stumbling through the Social Media Cybersphere, sometimes I find a photo that stills my imagination, and for a brief moment I feel a part of its beauty.  So this is my home in the heart of the Olympic canvas: beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  Each photo links directly to the original artistic source on Flickr. Feel free to drop me a comment below with your thoughts on the 2010 games.“The posters feature the traditional maple leaf rendered in a new way that is symbolic of a country that is young at heart, diverse, dynamic and fun.”  Source: John Furlong, VANOC CEO“An excited crowd of approximately 2,000 gathered at the corner of Hornby and Georgia Streets over the noon hour on Monday, February 12 in downtown Vancouver. They celebrated the spirit of the 2010 Winter Games, which will begin on February 12, 2010, while anticipating the launch of the Official Countdown Clock for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.” Source: Vancouver 2010The Richmond Olympic Oval is located on the banks of the Fraser River, 14 kilometers south of downtown Vancouver. Located in the northwest corner of Richmond, the Oval is across the river from the Vancouver International Airport and near Richmond city centre.

False Creek Community Centre will be part of Granville Island festivities during the Games. Programming and some facility access may be limited in order to allow for special activities between February 1 and March 3, 2010 Source: False Creek Community center

The Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver is located on the southeast side of False Creek in Vancouver. With close proximity to the competition venues, athletes will be able to walk or take a short bus ride to the city’s shopping and entertainment districts and can enjoy the nightly Victory Ceremonies and cultural celebrations just moments away at BC Place.

“The three mascots and a sidekick for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver were inspired by traditional First Nations creatures, and introduced Tuesday to 800 schoolchildren at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey, B.C. ” Source: CBC News

Vancouver’s first park and one of the city’s main tourist attractions, Stanley Park is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares (1,000 acres) close to the downtown core. Its natural west coast atmosphere offering a back drop of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility. Source: Vancouver Park board

Whistler Olympic Park will host 28 total Olympic events (1/3 of all Olympic Winter Games events)

Every good-hearted Canadian is dreaming gold. Olympic gold.  And I got the tickets to the Games.
February 21, 2010. – Ice Hockey – Men’s Preliminary Round – Sweden vs. Finland.
February 24, 2010. – Ice Hockey – Men’s Play-offs Quarterfinals Game 23
February 25, 2010 – Ice Hockey – Women’s Gold Medal Game – Game 20

So stay tuned for more to come… E.Y.D

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I was playing around with my new Youtube channel last night when I found an amazing Paulo Coelho video, and then another, you get it.  So I decided to keep digging and come up with a list of the Top Ten Paulo Coelho Videos.  In the end, the list contained a few inspiring moments and pleasant surprises.   It was a very tough debate for the top six. So your vote on the best Paulo Coelho Video is needed. Drop me a comment below with your thoughts.  Did I get it right?

Number 1: PAULO COELHO COMMERCIAL

I love a great commercial that is thoughtful and entertaining.  This is simply awesome.

From: paulabraconnot | February 09, 2007 | 226,315 views
This is the ad Paulo Coelho did for HP.
Simply fantastic: the work of Paulo Coelho is reinterpreted with the four elements!!!

Number 2: Paulo Coelho’s Experimental Witch Film Competition

This is Social Media at its very best: Creative and interactive fun.

From: WitchOfPorto January 10, 2008 | 18,762 views
I’m launching a new project based on my latest book The Witch of Portobello.bello

Number 3: Veronika decides to die Trailer
I can’t wait to see this film.  The trailer looks amazing, and I think the Veronika decided to die movie will find the easiest transition to the big screen.

Veronika decides to die (2009)
From: paulocoelhoTV | December 18, 2008 | 313,669 views

Number 4: 11 Minutes Paulo Coelho

This video breaks the language barrier, it was true artistic beauty in every sense.

11 minuti-Paulo Coelho
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11 Minutes Paulo Coelho.

Number 5:  A Warrior’s Life on Personal Legends
This is an amazing introduction to Paulo Coelho and The Alchemist.

Paulo Coelho: A Warrior’s Life (on Personal Legends)
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The definitive biography of Paulo Coelho, one of the worlds most popular and widely read authors — and the story of how THE ALCHEMIST came to be.

Number 6: Follow your dreams with Paulo Coelho

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Follow your dreams, feel free & relax. Music: Apocalyptica

Number 7:  A Fable About Following Your Dream

“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
From: paulabraconnot | August 13, 2007 | 92,711 views
I decided to make a little “ad” for a very nice book called “The Alchemist (A Fable About Following Your Dream)” by Paulo Coelho.

Number 8: Paulo Coelho on Luck, Coincidence, and Faith

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Paulo Coelho discusses his thoughts on Luck, Coincidence, and Faith

Number 9: The Witch of Portobello – Trailer 2008

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Here’s the trailer of one of the 3 finalist of the Experimental Witch competition hosted by Paulo Coelho

Number 10: Statutes for Life – Paulo Coelho Quotes

From: paulabraconnot | January 10, 2008 | 18,432 views
Paulo Coelho’s quote series called “Statues of Life” with a song from Jaime Constàn by Logicalsounds.

Honourable Mention:  The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (1/30)
Unbelievable. You can listen to a full audio copy of  The Alchemist on Youtube absolutely free.  That is why I love Social Media.  Thank you for taking the time to share this masterpiece.

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The Alchemist is a bestseller novel that is the most famous work of author Paulo Coelho. It is a symbolic story that urges its readers to follow their dreams.

Honourable Mention:  The Alchemist: Santiago Meets the Old Man
Just because someone loved this book enough to make something so silly…

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A short scene adapted from Paulo Coelho’s novel, The Alchemist.

“Every single moment is a sacred one. We have to be very careful to pay attention to the world around us. And above all we have to know the reason we are here.”  Paulo Coelho

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FNL is a hidden gem. Yet again, its devoted followers have helped win another season on the air. You don’t need to love football to enjoy this brilliant show.  FNL is about struggling to find yourself; those defining moments of victory and defeat that lay down the foundation of our character.  And now it’s back for a 4^th season.

Tyra Collette reading her essay for college, FNL 3.12 

“Two years ago, I was afraid wanting anything. I figured wanting would lead to trying, and trying would lead to failure. But now I find I can’t stop wanting…  I want to fly somewhere in first class. I want to travel to Europe on a business trip. I want to get invited to the White House. I want to learn about the world. I want to surprise myself. I want to be important. I want to be the best person I can be. I want to define myself, instead having of others define me. I want to win; and have people be happy for me. I want to lose and get over it. I want to not be afraid of the unknown. I want to grow up to be generous and big hearted. The way that people have been with me. I want an interesting and surprising life.

It’s not that I think I am going to get all these things. I just want the possibility of getting them. College represents possibility. The possibility that things are going to change. I can’t wait…”  Tyra Collette, Friday Night lights TV series.

The last few minutes of the Pilot Episode of Friday Night Lights on NBC.  One of many scenes that sums up the show, and Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor, perfectly.  Friday Night Lights won a Primetime Emmy, including another 3 wins & 22 nominations

My favourite TV series drama Friday Night Lights is back for a 4^th season. I can’t wait…

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Can you recite your personal philosophy in 25 words or less?

Legendary college football coach Pete Carroll started his motivational speech by stressing the importance of having a philosophy and knowing it. Carroll asked some of military’s highest-ranking officers to raise their hands if they had a personal philosophy. About half the attendees raised their hands.

Then he asked how many of those who raised their hands could recite their philosophy in 25 words or less. By then, only a small handful of people still had their hands up.  

If I was asked to recited my personal philosophy in 25 words or less, my answer would be yes. I would take a shot at it, and probably come up with something close to 25 words and near the truth. But no philosophy is completely ingrained my soul.  My mantra is: To Strive for Love, To seek knowledge, To Find happiness, and Yield not to fear.  Inspired by my favorite poem Ulysses by Lord Alfred Tennyson.  “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”   So I decided to write a sharp personal philosophy in 25 words or less.  And I challenge you to do the same.

I would love to hear some inspiring short philosophies, so drop a link below to your blog post, social media site, or go rogue in the comment section below with 25 words or less. In case you wondering where you can find my personal philosophy in 25 words or less.  I decided to take some time to ponder this exercise and try to perfect my 25 words or less, in a poetic style that speaks of imagination and certitude. I will published it in three days time…

Need a little inspiration?  Here is a Pete Carroll coaching philosophy: Win…Forever.

“I remembered thinking, that’s what it means to really be successful, showing you can maintain success over a long period of time,” Carroll said. “Looking back now, that’s when I decided that I wanted the team I coached to Win Forever.”

“How can you possibly do something forever? Much less Win… Forever?”

“That’s the interesting thing about the philosophy — to accomplish the grand, you have to focus on the small. To exist in the eternal perspective, you have to live in the moment.”

“Each practice takes on utmost importance. Each strength and conditioning workout carries significant weight. They’re all monumental, yet none more valuable than another.”

“And it goes to even more minute scales than that. Each repetition of each drill at practice means everything, because you can’t get to forever without right now.”

Carroll continued recalling the speech he gave to his players,

“‘The issue is this — we set our sights years and years ago to get to this point right here and to prove that we could do this just because we were dreamers and we were hopeful and we were going to do something really special. And the fact that we’re going to play this game tomorrow is not the issue. The fact that’s so important is what we have done, what we have illustrated and the lesson we can take away from this. By having a vision that nobody would back off on, that nobody would take a backward step on, that nobody would ever think couldn’t happen, we found our way to put ourselves exactly where we wanted to be. We’re doing it better than it’s ever been done before.”

“Carroll was a specially invited attendee and speaker at the military’s Conference on Small Unit Excellence, a first-of-its-kind seminar in Alexandria, Va., in late April that has since laid the foundation for revolutionary shifts in the actions and attitudes of the country’s armed forces.”

“Co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Joint Forces Command, the three-day conference attracted the military’s highest-ranking officers, some of the country’s brightest academicians, science’s top thinkers and Carroll — the only sports-related person invited — as they sought the answer to one question: How can the U.S. military improve and maintain consistent success?”

“Much like the rock that you drop in calm water, the effects of Coach’s presence and what he had to say is still rippling through the body of communities here,” Kamiya said. “The ripples are still reverberating through our communities.”  Source USC News

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“To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.” George Santayana

“Seasons change, friends move away, and life goes on from day to day. Flowers fade and streams go dry and many times we wonder why. Yet we can always be assured because God tells us in His Word, that unlike changes in the weather, love goes on and las”  Unknown

“You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” Jim Rohn

Autumn days are here again!

In autumn when the trees are brown
The little leaves come tumbling down
They do not make the slightest sound
But lie so quietly on the ground
Until the wind comes puffing by
And blows them off towards the sky.

“And you would accept the seasons of your heart just as you have always accepted that seasons pass over your fields and you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief.” Kahlil Gibran

“Love is the only flower that grows and blossoms Without the aid of the seasons.” Kahlil Gibran

“For him in vain the envious seasons roll, Who bears eternal summer in his soul.” Oliver Wendell Holmes  “No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace
as I have seen in one autumnal face”

by John Donne Elegy IX: The Autumnal

“Don’t doubt the fact there’s life within you. Yesterday’s ending will tomorrow life give you.All that dies, dies for a reason, To put it’s strength into the seasons.” Unknown

“The past is a guidepost, not a hitching post.”
- Thomas Holcroft

“To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else.”
- Emily Dickinson

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