Darryl Duke's Blog, page 3
September 17, 2023
Now That Was Great Advice
“The best advice I ever got was that one time when I got some really great advice about something that I truly needed some really great advice about.”
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August 20, 2023
Help Is On Its Way
The problem isn’t that we believe the negative and self-loathing thoughts we have about ourselves. The problem is that we won’t stop believing them without help. But if we are to live a life of self-love and greater self-confidence. We must change those thoughts and the self-defeating behaviors that are often a result. Asking for ... Read more
The post Help Is On Its Way first appeared on Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog.July 23, 2023
A Possible Purpose
“I’ve come to believe that our purpose in life is to learn to love ourselves and others. And as hard as that can seem at times. I have found it to be possible through personal and spiritual growth. Define them as you may.”
The post A Possible Purpose first appeared on Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog.June 21, 2023
Positive Qualities
“Sometimes people have the inability to see the positive qualities of others because they cannot see the positive qualities they possess themselves.”
The post Positive Qualities first appeared on Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog.May 21, 2023
Laboratory Of Love
“If I were a scientist working in a laboratory. I would call it the ‘lab of love’ and invent a potion that evokes feelings of self-love. If more people loved themselves it would make the world a better place for us and our children, and hopefully safer too.”
The post Laboratory Of Love first appeared on Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog.April 23, 2023
My Mailbox Achievement
“I don’t mean to brag, but. I’ve walked up to a mailbox with letters in one hand, and my cell phone in the other, and didn’t mail my cell phone”
The post My Mailbox Achievement first appeared on Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog.April 2, 2023
Try The Opposite Answer
“Trying to prove ourselves right is an obstacle to many things. Greater knowledge. Connection with others. And a true sense of emotional security. Whereas realizing we don’t always have all the answers can do quite the opposite.”
The post Try The Opposite Answer first appeared on Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog.March 25, 2023
What We Are Here To Do
Listening to The Greatest Love of All, a song about my teenage role model—and the reason I started boxing at 15, Muhammad Ali, saddened me this morning. We could certainly use more people like him in this world today. Even though he is no longer here, I am still inspired by him to do my ... Read more
The post What We Are Here To Do first appeared on Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog.March 12, 2023
That Smile Looks Good On You
“Inward anger turned outward is very unbecoming. We all have days when being nice can be hard. But trying to show kindness and even smiling when we don’t feel like it, can actually help us feel better and get through those times. I know kindness and a smile from another human being has helped me ... Read more
The post That Smile Looks Good On You first appeared on Darryl S. Duke My Book My Blog.February 26, 2023
Teaching Self-Love
“Teachers aren’t teaching kids how to be gay. They are teaching them that it’s OK to be who you are and that we should learn to love ourselves. Lack of self-love is a problem in this country. There is an epidemic of insecurity among the people. It may appear that an agenda is being pushed ... Read more
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