Destiny and fate are of one’s own making, and riches and happiness are rarely found at the end of an easily-traversed path.

The only time you have is the where and when of right now. There will always be good times, bad times, hard times, and complete disasters. However, there is no other option but to be where you are, when you are. That is a universal truth for everyone. The important thing is how you respond, what you decide to do, and when you decide to do it.

Listen to people from your heart, as if your life depended on it, and you will find that in turn people will listen to you with all of theirs.

You look green, immature. A young boy playing at business, dressing up in the manner in which he believes an actual grown-up would. Your viewpoint of business attire is one of wide-eyed wonder from the nursery door.

Like an ant, I will find my way round any obstacle. Like a child, I will persevere with pinpoint focus.

In this world of half-jobs and liars, I will prevail.

The U.S. Army has recently removed the cross from the insignia worn by chaplains. In its place is a sun with its rays, symbolizing the divine in all things.