We are disturbed not by things, but by the view which we take of them. ~ EPICTETUS A while back one of our cats and I stood before the mirror. The cat, named Miracle, seemed not at all concerned … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. When I was young, I thought of walking as simply a means to an end – getting from point A to point B. Sure maybe I also burned a few calories, and … Read More
The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing. ~ John Powell What is a mistake? For most of us, saying “I made a mistake” means either we did the wrong thing or we did something … Read More
“The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work.” ~ Thomas Edison A great deal of knowledge is available to all of us. With the … Read More
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. ~ Jimi Hendrix I saw the complete skeleton of a brontosaurus the other day. One thighbone weighed over five hundred pounds. Yet this enormous creature … Read More
All healing is essentially the release from fear. ~ A Course in Miracles The next time you dream of a monster chasing you, turn, confront the monster, and watch what happens. Once you have dealt with the fear the … Read More
To be born in a duck’s nest, in a farmyard, is of no consequence to a bird, if it is hatched from a swan’s egg. ~ Hans Christian Andersen For health reasons, my mother was not supposed to risk … Read More
Let an Angel hold your hand. ~ Teryl Seaman I was having a very difficult day as a surgeon, with many emergencies and difficult patients. I had no time to eat and was starved and exhausted. Finally, I had … Read More
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds. Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, … Read More
Let your heart guide you. It whispers, so listen closely. ~ From the film The Land Before Time In college my worst grade was a C in Creative Writing. I was a pre-med science major trying to broaden my … Read More