Preparing to face the future is important, as is preparing to face the past.

- Vigs

To fail inspite of having tried really hard is sometimes essential.

Okay, so it's mostly essential. For someday when success sweetens the toil, it'll be because of the hardship that was overcome along the way. When knowing that though giving up is easy, it is also never really an option; when we, without regret undertake long hours of work to do what must be done, and would do it again. And again. Even though the oasis turns out to be another mirage, to taste the waters of success someday, one must undertake those long roads, impassable gorges, hobbling, stumbling, and yes keep hope burning within. While toil is necessary is not sufficient to guarantee success in the eyes of the world. But definitely in ones' own.

- Vigs

A difference in opinion is no more important than what one'd like for dinner ...

It's personal. Hear others'. Indicate mine. We believe what we believe. No point shooting down what somebody else, anybody, believes in. Or putting somebody in a position of having to defend what they believe in. That would be difficult to do without depending on other beliefs one has. And it is unlikely that force can change ones beliefs. Perhaps a good example of what one believes would be a better testament to it. One worth emulating ourself.

- Vigs

Trying to find myself by losing my way.

Maybe once too many times though.

- Vigs

Every star in the sky makes it that much brighter.

The twinkling eyes. Peals of laughter. Our abilities. All have the potential to make the world around a little bit brighter, for those around.

- Vigs

What gives me the goosebumps - and what does it tell me about myself?

Seek the words that move us. Words about the human condition. Which speak personally to me, across time and distance. Words about myself. And about you. Words which catch in our throats, tears which sting the eyes in shared sorrow. And hope. For a better tomorrow.

- Vigs

Fantasy. To dream without sleeping, keeping nothing off limits as in ones dreams.

Rule the space and time spent in ones fantasies. No need for boundaries or rules in the dreams where fantasy takes one, inasmuch as it is not duplicitous when one awakens. And no embarrassment too. Nothing to hide from oneself. To each the gift is theirs by merely wishing it be so. Taking us wherever we want it to. An inlet and an outlet for surging feelings. Waken afterwards refreshed. Without regret as one wouldn't for any dream one had. Awaken to the reality around.

- Vigs

To enjoy the game when no side is favored over the other

... to be dazzled by an exquisitely taken shot, to applaud the excellence of the players on both sides as they reach inside themselves to shine on the floor, to acknowledge greatness on the court, without regard to the jersey they wear - is also to catch a glimpse of the game's true beauty. Enjoy the game, cheer good plays on both sides. Cheer others' successes and efforts.

- Vigs

If its important to do, don't worry about the time it takes to do it.

While there is no good time to do certain things, and no bad time to do some others, the vast majority fall somewhere in the middle. Prioritize. And of course schedule the important, personal and professional, the things expected of us, and things which need to be done. But also be open to moving things around during the day, for attending to what matters a lot to oneself too.

- Vigs

Rest the mind and the body.

Rest the darting eyes and the racing thoughts. Feel rested. Feel freer. To start a each day anew anytime.

- Vigs

Search the past and the present for ...

...the wonderful words, the deep ideas, and the simple joys, each phase of our lives once experienced or still holds. Use it as one of the guides for the unfolding the future. Our common future.

- Vigs

By sharing our abilities and gifts make it possible for others to find theirs.

- Vigs

Opposing ideas and beliefs are unlikely to be resolved by taking sides.

Consensus does not always provide the correct answer. But it does provide a way the group can proceed for the time being. It shows the direction of the prevailing wind - which can change, and often does over time.

- Vigs

Love is the common denominator.

- Vigs

Having a playful response without playing anyone.

- Vigs

May every morning bring with it the promise of springtime

... of new beginnings, renewal, and discovery.

- Vigs

To lead begin by following ones dreams.

- Vigs

By writing less one can often express more.

It allows for the reader to fill in the words their thoughts, experiences, ideas, feelings. They do not have to be follow the author's interpretation - including this one. Many of the proverbs, idioms and quotes that are now part of our daily speak are largely context free. Leave space for filling in the dots ...

- Vigs

View emptiness not as a loss but as a goal.

- Vigs

Trust but do not tempt.

- Vigs

Find ways to end each day in victory especially over oneself.

- Vigs

Feelings don't really need to be controlled; but words, expressions, ..., actions do

- Vigs

When emotion flavors the logic of our lives, and doesn't rule over it

- Vigs

Sometimes the only thing rougher than not having a wish come true, is having the wish come true.

- Vigs

Find the encouraging word

- Vigs