Isn't the Universe strange? A positive thing, like Newman's salad dressing profits, is out into the ethos and it changes into something far greater? We never know how our lives will be used to serve the greater good until we venture forth. Paul Newman took the pain of his life and it didn't save his son but it helped many other suffering people. Thanks for giving me something to think about today.
Powerful story! It reminds me that there are still good people in the world. Perhaps we just start by being considerate and tolerant. Thanks for sharing.
I've been really impressed by Melinda Gates' philanthropic work over the years. Both with and without her ex-husband's participation. It seems like she truly believes in giving back and making the world a better place.
1. “ To Endure is GREATER than to Dare; to TIRE OUT out the hostile fortune; to be daunted by no difficulty; to KEEP HEART when All have Lost it- who can say this is Not GREATNESS ?.....”
2. “ The Heart that GIVES – GATHERS …..
3. “ I am Only one, but I AM ONE. I cannot do Everything, but I CAN DO Something. And I WILL NOT let what I cannot do INTERFERE what I CAN DO…..”
4. “ JOY is a DECISION, a Really Brave One, about how YOU are Going to RESPOND to Life……..”
5. “ That is what I Consider TRUE GENEROSITY : You GIVE YOUR ALL, and Yet You ALWAYS FEEL as if IT COST YOU NOTHING……… “
6. “ CONFRONT the Dark Parts of Yourself, and WORK TO BANISH THEM with Illumination and FORGIVENESS. Your Willingness to WRESTLE WITH Your Demons Will Cause YOUR ANGELS TO SING…….”
As so well Elucidated by ELIZABETH EDWARDS……
7. “ She STOOD IN THE STORM, and when The Wind Did Not Blow Her Way – SHE ADJUSTED HER SAILS…..”
All Writing.Com images are copyrighted and may not be copied / modified in any way. All other brand names & trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
Generated in 0.41 seconds at 3:07am on Dec 17, 2025 via server WEBX2.