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Come In Out of the Wind

The Pond (KS) - cc photo J. Delp “It comes the very moment you wake up each morning. All your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists simply in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point … Continue reading Come In Out of the Wind →

azjd Just Thinking, Quotes Leave a comment December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 1 Minute

The Storms are Getting Tired

Rain on the Horizon: Pacific Beach, CA - cc photo by J. Delp It is a beautiful January day in Arizona. 74 degrees. The type of day where you can sit on the patio and almost forget the turbulence of the world around us. Almost. My mood today, and this week, has been optimistic. In … Continue reading The Storms are Getting Tired →

azjd Education, Just Thinking, Life, Quotes, Social Good 3 Comments January 16, 2021 2 Minutes

Community is the Answer

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. - Coretta Scott King Yesterday morning, I did a quick check of my school email and noticed a message from the owner of a local pizza place, Fire and Brimstone. "Hi Jeff, today we’re going to be donating all … Continue reading Community is the Answer →

azjd Life, Quotes, Social Good Leave a comment June 14, 2020 3 Minutes

The Long Road to What Matters Most

  Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. - Goethe While I often refer to this quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe as one of my favorites, it is also personally convicting. For me, the struggle doesn't necessarily lie in doing things that matter, but in determining … Continue reading The Long Road to What Matters Most →

azjd Just Thinking, Life, Quotes, Social Good Leave a comment May 16, 2020 3 Minutes

We Belong to Each Other

It would be a gross understatement to say that the last month has been a challenging time in our country and our world. We can be grateful if the only impact the virus has had on us is a disruption to our daily routines. So many people have suffered through illness, job loss, and the … Continue reading We Belong to Each Other →

azjd Quotes, Social Good Leave a comment April 17, 2020August 10, 2020 2 Minutes

Adjust Your Sails

The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The realist adjusts the sails.  - William Arthur Ward Yesterday afternoon, I went for a walk. On most weekends, I try to get out to someplace scenic, go for a hike and take a few pictures. I love the adventure in hiking and … Continue reading Adjust Your Sails →

azjd Just Thinking, Life, Quotes Leave a comment April 12, 2020 3 Minutes

A Weekly Guide to Thrive

Too often I find myself looking at the coming week and creating a plan to survive. That isn't a great mindset for beginning a week. So, lately, I have been making an effort to determine how I can set-up my week for success and actually thrive -- instead of just surviving. Here are a few … Continue reading A Weekly Guide to Thrive →

azjd Just Thinking, Life, Quotes, Social Good Leave a comment August 25, 2019August 25, 2019 3 Minutes

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