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If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.
-- Henry Ford
 

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Make an appearance

It’s hard to get going sometimes, many times perhaps. Yet you’ll always eventually be thankful you have done so.

The temptation can often be strong to simply avoid what is sure to be challenging, awkward, inconvenient, or uncomfortable. Push past that temptation, and do what you know is best, what connects, affirms, and enriches.

Instead of making excuses, make an appearance, make a difference. It probably won’t work out perfectly, though it’s a whole lot better than doing nothing.

You’re stronger, more resilient, more flexible than you probably give yourself credit for. Take a little leap of faith into the rich substance of life.

Even when it pushes you beyond your comfort zone, show up. Get yourself involved, keep yourself connected.

Every time in the past when you’ve ventured forth, you’ve added new value to your world. As each day arrives, continue that good trend.

— Ralph Marston

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