A marathon, not a sprint
Life, work, studies Are a marathon, not a sprint with buddies – Do not give it all at once or get frustrated. Be patient, but agile; what else to be stated? Iaroslav...
View ArticleDo not worry about trifles
Worrying about trifles is easy And may lead to breathing that’s wheezy. Constant efforts, however, are due To be healthy, faithful and to keep worries just few. Iaroslav...
View ArticleAnalyze, decide, resolve
Always think a problem through Before deciding what to do. This helps to be efficient And prevents solutions from being deficient. Iaroslav Sunday...
View Article“Skunks” on two feet
Skunks are notorious for their smell; There is nothing to do, you just have to know that well. So is with “skunks” on two feet; Avoid stressing out, try not to meet… Iaroslav...
View ArticleThe race which you might have won
Giving up your chances before you are done May lead to losing the race which you might have won. Therefore, have courage in every good feat: Achieve your worthy goal, avoid defeat. Iaroslav...
View ArticleStay above
Learn to stay above petty things: They are the ones that clip your wings. Aquila non captat muscas* – remember, Let it be in your thoughts, actions and timbre. * Latin for “eagle does not catch flies”....
View ArticleBy their deeds
False specialists, friends Are known by the fruit of their deeds – Whatever they say, note to what their (in)action lends. A good tree produces good seeds. * See Mt. 13:5. Iaroslav...
View ArticleChurch going
It is possible and necessary to pray Even at home in order not to go astray, But going to the Church is required To commune, confess, get hired… Jesus Christ spoke about the Communion clearly: To...
View ArticleOut of drops
Your good deed is not just a drop in the ocean, But even if it, after all, were, It is a sign of faith, hope, love and devotion. Seas are made of bits of water and fish to make a cat purr. Iaroslav...
View ArticleIn the past week
How much good have you done in the past week? Have you been proud or meek? How about today? Did you pray? It isn’t enough not to do bad If you do not want to be sad, But it is required to be bold and...
View ArticleDo not give up your dream
Do not give up your dream, Do not run out of steam. Have a plan, be steady, kind, wise Until good things materialize. Not all dreams are made to be pursued, But all need to be examined, reviewed; Not...
View ArticleSoftware of little use
Every piece of software that’s of little use gets deleted, So it is with workers, students and all. Even lazy service providers do not get a call. Therefore, do good till your strength is depleted. *...
View ArticleModeration
To exercise moderation And to differentiate Is what distinguishes the man of contemplation From the one who tends to procrastinate. Iaroslav Sunday...
View ArticleHow to conquer fear
Fear comes from being unsure; That, in turn, may be due to the lack Of preparedness, education and faith in your cœur*. So, be faithful and stay on that track. * The French for “heart”. Iaroslav...
View ArticleChrist’s soldiers
A Christian is like a soldier, indeed: To stand the ground and advance Is the duty to be fully freed From worldly enticements and for salvation chance. The saints who have departed before Are the...
View ArticleHelp comes from…
Help does not come from the east or the west, Neither does it come from tools or zest – It comes from the Lord, truly: So, arrange your life and prayer duly. * See Ps. 75:6. Iaroslav...
View ArticleNever surrender
The things we fear most usually do not arrive. What for to be afraid? Be wise and thrive. Those win who faithfully try – Smile, keep working, don’t cry. Iaroslav...
View ArticleThe sting of lies
Lies are air vibrations; They only become deeds or sensations When there are the ones who listen, adhere and act. So, do not rush to trust, but be wise, verify, and react. Iaroslav...
View ArticleHow to feel good
Good deeds truly trigger Other good deeds which are sometimes even bigger, And both parties benefit, indeed: The doer and recipient and it is concrete. Iaroslav...
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