Emily Dickenson once said, "I dwell in Possibility." By joining
Toastmasters and coming here each Tuesday night we are choosing to dwell in
Possibility. As we gather around these tables may we acknowledge the courage that
it has taken each one of us to take this step towards realizing all of the
potential that life has for us. Let us continue to dwell in our possibility
with enthusiastic and passionate resolve.
Albert Einstein said “Learn
from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” May we learn
from yesterday's mistakes and challenges. Tonight may we live in the moment,
taking joy in our meeting. And may we increase in hope for our speeches of
tomorrow through the helpful support and learning that we receive tonight.
Dale Carnegie said, "There
are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you
practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave."
We've come to Toastmasters tonight to grow our skills so that our given speech
grows ever closer to our wished for speech.
On this very frigid evening, may we warm our hearts and minds
with the company of our fellow Toastmasters. Let us put our best foot forward
so that we may encourage and help our new Toastmasters become better
communicators and leaders. As always let us learn from each other as each of us
brings something unique to the Toastmasters' table.
The Bible says: "The
stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue
breaketh the bones. Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many
as have fallen by the tongue." Tonight, may we lift up instead
of striking down. May we heal, instead of break. May we learn by being
supportive to one another in the best tradition of Toastmasters.
The strength of Toastmasters is its members. It isn't in
strength in numbers, but strength in our actions. In this meeting tonight, may
each one here give and receive supportive coaching so that we continue to
develop and grow our leadership and communication skills.
Hansell B. Duckett said, "What this country needs is more free speech worth
listening to." Tonight let us learn to think, listen and speak
so that our speech will not only be worth listening to, it will move the hearts
and minds and souls of those listening.
Let's reflect on the words of Peggy Noonan: "A speech is poetry: cadence, rhythm,
imagery, sweep! A speech reminds us that words, like children, have the power
to make dance the dullest beanbag of a heart."
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Wonderful!!
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