February 2012
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Thought Control
The power thoughts have, is that they continue. They come, go, and come again like clouds passing in and through our minds. That is their only power.
Only we can invite thought to take up residence. We alone “give” thought more power.
Our attention allows those passing clouds of thought to grow and to solidify in our minds.
Thoughts want and accept our attention. They exists...
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Be Aware
Take account of the impact of your presence. Your life effects everything around you. You may or may not believe it, but it’s true. You have real impact.
Your words have power. Be aware of that. Cutting or soothing. Gentle or forceful. True or untrue.
Your actions have power. Be aware of that. Deliberate or not. Helpful or hurtful. Touching or removed.
Your silence has power....
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"A Far-reaching Imagination"
EULOGY FOR JOSEPH E. BROOKS
by
P. Wayne Osborne
Delivered January 31, 2012
10:00am
Knapp Funeral Home
Greenwich, Connecticut
We lost Joe only days ago, but we have NOT lost the memories and lessons learned from our years with him. Over twenty years have passed since he left the public spotlight. We have missed his bold leadership and the excitement he generated in the retailing...