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Change does not necessarily assure progress, but progress implacably requires change.
-- Henry Steele Commager
 

 

Thursday, April 9, 2026

As time unfolds

Are you doing it because it must be done, or because it serves a meaningful purpose? Or are you doing it merely because you can, or because it’s what you’ve always done?

Challenge yourself to honestly examine the way you spend your time. You’re likely to find many opportunities to gain new value from the moments in each day.

Time will steadily pass no matter what you do with it. Use that to your advantage rather than letting it become a drag on your spirit.

Richness reliably results when you inject intention and purpose into the hours available to you. Instead of passively allowing time to pull you along, take an active role in pushing it forward.

The rest of this day hasn’t happened yet. Understand what a great opportunity exists as time continues coming your way.

Make the most of that opportunity, starting now. Choose wisely what to do with the time ahead, and you’ll create much to treasure as time unfolds.

— Ralph Marston

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