30 Days of "Minute Meditations" (dedicated to Denise and Diahann)

A friend once gave me a wooden plaque that read, “Wisdom doesn’t come overnight.” It took years of life experiences for me to “get it.”

These “minute meditations” are snack food for the mind to uplift, to enlighten, and to stimulate.

Feel free to quote them, but please provide attribution.

1. Confidence speaks louder than cockiness.

2. Pride wears better than conceit.

3. Humility is the product of self-acceptance.

4. Determination carried too far becomes stubbornness.

5. Patience outlasts haste.

6. Forgiveness heals the soul; bitterness kills it.

7. Tolerance builds bridges; intolerance builds walls.

8. Politeness is as refreshing as a spring breeze.

9. Wisdom is like a tree; it takes years to grow but can be destroyed by one foolish act.

10. Joyfulness doesn’t depend on circumstance, but attitude.

11. Empathy is the child of experience.

12. Kindness is never wasted.

13. Inner peace has no price tag.

14. Maturity renders painful truths bearable.

15. Integrity isn’t a virtue for the faint of heart.

16. Devotion to others isn’t always easy; only love makes it so.

17. Happiness arrives when we least expect it.

18. Loyalty can’t be bought; it must be earned.

19. Self-knowledge is a life-long pursuit.

20. Generosity is the finest expression of spiritual wealth.

21. Praise is the one thing that everyone, rich or poor, can afford.

22. Understanding comes from listening; rash judgement comes from too much talking.

23. Curiosity expands consciousness; nosiness diminishes it.

24. Courage comes unexpectedly; cowardice s more predictable.

25. True self-love forces out vanity.

26. Humor makes a bad situation better.

27. Cheerfulness is in great demand but short supply.

28. Trust is a fragile gift; handle with care.

29. Love for others is impossible until we find it in ourselves.

30. Spirituality is a gift from God.