Historic old map of Batavia, Illinois from 1869
Vintage bird’s eye view of Batavia, IL in 1869
The Egyptian origin of the Statue of Liberty
In 1869, Frederic Bartholdi was commissioned by Egypt to design a lighthouse for the Suez…
Good thoughts, good results
Mental good-will is a valuable asset. People around you are quick to read your mental attitude about them, and your inner thoughts and feelings are communicated in ways other than the spoken word. Thinking positive thoughts of others is a silent but significant...
Choose a definite life purpose
When you have chosen a great purpose, and are certain you have chosen well and wisely, concentrate upon it. Bend your best energies to it. Guard yourself against subtle and innumerable influences that tend to divert you from it. Make that single great purpose the...
Closely guard the quality of your thoughts
New habits make new horizons. Silently and gradually you are forming habits which will ultimately determine the degree of your happiness and success. Closely guard the quality of your thoughts, so that they may lead to good habits and right living. Recognize and...
Cultivate a liberal point of view
There are millions of different opinions and temperaments in the world, so you should not be surprised if the world is often in disagreement with you. It is not ideal for all people to think alike, because it is oftentimes the very conflict of opposing ideas that most...
7 inspiring affirmations to improve each day
I resolve that, I will be an intelligent optimist, and will look for the best in everyone and everything. I will develop daily the habit of constructive thinking. I will maintain a high standard of personal conduct at all times. I will always speak well of other...
Historic old map of North Brookfield, Mass from 1878
Historic bird’s eye view of North Brookfield, Massachusetts in the late 19th century.
Read for knowledge and culture
Be selective in your reading of the daily news. You do not want a constant mental picture of the world’s crime, disaster, and distress. Direct your attention to the beautiful, encouraging, and ennobling. Read editorials that are constructive, informing, and...
How to eliminate stress from your life
Stress is caused by worry. Whether your worry be great or small, insignificant or trivial, most…









