The 5-5-5 Plan

Week 44 – 5-5-5 Plan – Theme – Philosophy

 

Monday: This week the theme is philosophy and it’s something I’ve been working with and on and around for about 20 years – that we need to have our own personal philosophy – the person who most affected this desire in me was Jim Rohn, a businessman and deep thinker who maintains that it’s our philosophy about life that determines our path and results – so this is a special week for me and our first quote – though long is also wonderful.

 

            Quote: It’s from George Matthew Adams who said, “Every one of us, unconsciously, works out a personal philosophy of life, by which we are guided, inspired, and corrected, as time goes on. It is this philosophy by which we measure out our days, and by which we advertise to all about us the man, or woman, that we are… It takes but a brief time to scent the life philosophy of anyone. It is defined in the conversation, in the look of the eye, and in the general mien of the person. It has no hiding place. It’s like the perfume of the flower – unseen, but known almost instantly. It is the possession of the successful, and the happy. And it can be greatly embellished by the absorption of ideas and experiences of the useful of this earth.

 

            Word: Philosophy – the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, esp. when considered as an academic discipline. And how I mean it: a theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behavior. Our philosophy determines our behavior.

 

You Create Your Day by the way You Think! Be Present!

Go make it a Magnificent Day!

 

Tuesday:

            Quote: Today’s quote comes from Eric Hoffer who said this about philosophy – “The creative mind is the playful mind. Philosophy is the play and dance of ideas.”

Love that thought – the play and dance of ideas –

 

            Word: Ardor – the root of this noun is the Latin word ardere, which means “to burn” and it means burning passion or fiery devotion. The adjective form is ardent. You can feel ardent about a person or an idea as long as it is a very enthusiastic feeling. I have ardor about personal philosophies!

 

You Create Your Day by the way You Think! Be Present!

Go make it a Magnificent Day!

 

Wednesday:

            Quote: Today’s quote is sage advice also and comes from Bliss Perry (love that name – Bliss) “To make the most of dull hours, to make the best of dull people, to like a poor jest better than none. To wear a threadbare coat like a gentlemen; to be outvoted with a smile, to hitch your wagon to the old horse if no star is handy – that is wholesome philosophy.”

 

            Word: Vehement – It is possible that this adjective comes from a Latin word for “to carry.” It means characterized by (or carrying) and intense emotion or conviction. People are not vehement, but they do things with vehemence. The word sounds somewhat evil or like a breath mint!

 

You Create Your Day by the way You Think! Be Present!

Go make it a Magnificent Day!

 

 

Thursday:

            Quote: Today we hear from Plutarch who said this simple thing: “Philosophy is the art of living.”

 

Roll call

 

            Word: Venerable – This adjective means “commanding respect because of old age or dignity.” It also has a religious connotation. In the Roman Catholic Church, it is used as a form of address for a person who has reached the first stage of canonization. It comes from the Latin word for “worship.”

 

You Create Your Day by the way You Think! Be Present!

Go make it a Magnificent Day!

 

Friday:

            Quote: Our last quote of this week is from Voltaire who said this, “The discovery of what is true and the practice of what which is good, are the two most important aims of philosophy.”

 

Roll call

 

            Word: Alacrity (a LACK ri tee) This noun refers to speedy and cheerful willingness to do something. It’s most often seen in the phrase “with alacrity.” It comes from the Latin word for “lively.”

 

Joke of the week:

 

This Christian couple felt it important to own an equally Christian pet. So, they went shopping.

At a kennel specializing in this particular breed, they found a dog they liked quite a lot. When they asked the dog to fetch the Bible, he did it in a flash. When they instructed him to look up Psalm 23, he complied equally fast, using his paws with dexterity. They were impressed, purchased the animal, and went home.

 

That night they had friends over. They were so proud of their new dog and his skills, they called in the dog and showed off a little. The friends were impressed and asked whether the dog was able to do any of the usual dog tricks as well. This stopped the couple cold, as they hadn’t thought about “normal” tricks.

 

Well, they said, “Let’s try this out” Once more they called the dog and they clearly pronounced the command, “Heel!” Quick as a wink, the dog jumped up, put his paw on the man’s forehead, closed his eyes in concentration and bowed his head.

 

You Create Your Day by the way You Think! Be Present!

Go make it a Magnificent Day!