Dreams

Dated: 28 Jul 2008
Posted by Neil Thrussell
Categoiry: Life
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It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life does not lie in not reaching your goals, No,
The tragedy of life lies in having no goals to reach.
It is not a calamity to die with dreams unfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.
It is not a disaster to be unable to capture your ideals, but it is a disaster to have no ideals to capture.
It is not a disgrace to not reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for.
Not failure, but low aim, is a sin.”

- Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mayes, president of Morehouse College.

“You’ve got to dream big dreams, impossible dreams; dreams that will make a difference, leave a legacy and a dream that will be your opus, your reason for coming to this planet.”

- Willie Jolley, Singer and Speaker

65 Simple Pleasures to Brighten Your Day (and your partners)

Dated: 11 Jul 2008
Posted by Neil Thrussell
Categoiry: Life
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I thought it would be fun to compile a list of simple pleasures, to give you all some ideas of what I mean, and to spark other ideas of your own. Of course, you can probably come up with a thousand more, and it should also be noted that one person’s pleasures aren’t always pleasures for others.

Berries … mmmm.

Walking barefoot in grass.

Listening to good music in the car.

Taking a long, relaxing shower.

Coffee.

A good novel.

Popcorn and an old movie on DVD.

The smell of fresh-cut grass.

Watching the sunrise.

Walking on the beach.

Yoga or stretching or meditation.

Snuggling in bed with your partner.

Watching the sunset.

Dancing like you’re crazy.

Telling jokes till your sides ache.

A long conversation with a good friend.

Kissing in the rain.

Being lazy on a Sunday.

Waking to a clean house.

An uncluttered room.

Banana split.

Pillow fights.

Fries and a chocolate milkshake.

Singing in the shower, loudly.

Dancing in the rain and stomping in puddles.

Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.

Helping someone in need.

Making someone smile.

Homemade pie.

A nature hike.

Laying back and watching the stars.

Making a sandcastle.

Floating in the water.

Taking an afternoon nap.

Serving your spouse a surprise breakfast in bed.

Laying back and looking up at clouds.

Watching the ocean.

Getting a massage.

Reese’s peanut butter cups.

PB&J sandwich.

Iced green tea.

Playing footsie.

Acting crazy in public.

Seeing your savings account grow.

Seeing your debt shrink.

Taking a hot bath.

Blowing bubbles.

A gentle breeze.

The feeling after a good workout.

Checking something off your to-do list.

Snuggling together under the covers on a stormy day.

Playing a good game of basketball.

A clear desk.

Fresh popped popcorn.

A fresh snow.

Swinging on a swing.

Homemade strawberry shortcake.

Watching animals in nature.

An empty email inbox.

Playing hooky.

A very slow and sensual night with your partner.

Staying up all night talking.

Having a picnic.

Swimming at night.

What are a few of your favorite simple pleasures