Tag Archives: Thomas Merton

October 21, 2015

Ambition

By ME and the Boss
Virginia 101

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“When ambition ends,

happiness begins.”

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~ Thomas Merton

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If I had a little more ego

I could have been a politician.

But as life would have it, I am me and

I am most elated to be happy

as opposed to having my e-mails read

or being blamed for the sad state the nation is in.

Today, know the difference

between your wants and your needs.

Have faith, gratitude is the pathway

to serenity and peace of mind.

Happiness is lowered ambitions.

Happiness is helping someone help themselves.

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ME and the Boss

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June 23, 2015

The Real Deal

By ME and the Boss

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“Pride

makes us

artificial

and humility

makes us real.”

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~ Thomas Merton

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When it is my way or the highway,

my will, not God’s will, I become

the phoniest of the phonies,

the wannabe Hollywood actor

whose whole life is scripted.

When you think you are humble … you’re not.

Today, just be the real deal,

lead with the heart,

be the kind, loving, patient, tolerant,

forgiving and compassionate soul

that your Higher Power wants you to be.

Happiness is being the real humble deal.

Happiness is helping someone help themselves.

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ME and the Boss

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