T.F. Hodge, From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death and Conscious Encounters with "The Divine Presence"
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"Talent is divinely gifted, and never to be cheaply exchanged for the sake of trinkets and fame."
"Don't kill the game with your 'funk', elevate it with your humility."
"Deep within, there is something profoundly known, not consciously, but subconsciously. A quiet truth, that is not a version of something, but an original knowing. What this, absolute, truth [identity] is may be none of our business…but it is there, guiding us along the path of greater becoming; a true awareness. It is so self-sustaining that our recognition of it is not required. We are offspring’s of such a powerfully divine force – Creator of all things known and unknown."
"Claiming to love self, but willingly default to cheating at the first sign of trouble is nothing short of playing yourself. Your ego may feel avenged - temporarily - but your heart and soul, the true self, will suffer the long term affects of karma's justifiable sting."
"There is but one supremacy... and it remains known and unknown to it's human creation... of many hues, shapes and sizes."
"The critical nature of 'choices' -- [the] timing will prove to be an asset or liability; it will reward wisdom or expose stupidity. Either way, we learn from the path of suffering or satisfaction… by choice and by design."
"The critical nature of 'choices' -- [the] timing will prove to be an asset or liability; it will reward wisdom or expose stupidity. Either way, we learn from the path of suffering or satisfaction… by choice or by design."
"Huge difference between being happy at will, and chasing euphoric moments as an escape. One doesn't cost a dime, the other will tax your soul."
"Perception can be one-sided or variant: "Glass half empty or half full." There usually is more than one way of perceiving. Thoroughly check your inner dialogue."
"Bling" is not an indication of riches. It is a product of value-based spending, to enrich the pockets of those outside of ones sphere of influence...the haves' bleeding the have-nots'."
"Given the opportunity of 'Earth-School' enrollment - some are humble enough to learn and grow, stubborn enough to fail and repeat, and wise enough to graduate and never return."
"Who dare tries is a success, and shall master the art of conquering dreams."
"If you don't doubt it, be 'bout it. Intuition is soul's watchman."
"Speak blessings, and write wishes. ~T.F. Hodge"
"Regarding beliefs and belief systems: We argue what and how we feel, rather than what we - actually - know or assume to be facts or factual evidence. Thus, it is justifiably prudent to challenge that which has been adopted or enforced by tradition. If such examination is discouraged by fearful tactics - we must not shy away from soulful searching."
"The only kind of love to be found, is within you. That other kind everybody wants... it finds you."
"Where they come in the spirit of perpetual giving - the house that love built."
"Where they come in the perpetual spirit of giving - the house that love built."
"The vision teller tells the vision to unguarded minds' of prey. The programmed."
"Drama don't arrive by surprise; it is summoned, undisguised."
"It's futile to point the finger of condemnation and say, "Men... this" or "Women... that". Truth is, we are all guilty and innocent of many of life's trials."
"Follow your heart, not the latest headlines."
"If soul does not evolve it is dead... even if its body still breathes."
"Word Powers:A beautiful bitch has four legs, not two. Even terms of, so called, endearment have unintended manifestations. Guard your grill."
"If there is no love for others, love of country is just a slogan."