It is our impatience that spoils things. ~ Molière I once heard a story about a woman’s husband who had returned from the war with post-traumatic stress syndrome. She was unable to deal with him or get him to … Read More
If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you. If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. ~ Gospel of Saint Thomas … Read More
Disciple to a philosophy, disciple to a set of principles, disciple to a set of values, disciple to an overriding purpose, to a superordinate goal or a person who represents that goal…You are a disciple, a follower, of your own … Read More
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily. ~ Sally Koch We all need coaches, someone to point out our errors in technique, improve our skills, and not take credit when we do something … Read More
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Your life is whirling around you, and you … Read More
There you sit, been side by side for two hours, and not one of you spoke to the fellow in the next seat. ~ Harry Lauder I am tired of traveling, but not of the people I meet when I … Read More
Most people I know only find enlightenment through their emotional or physical difficulties. That is a sad statement. Wouldn’t it be far better to be educated about life and prepared for its difficulties by the wisdom of others, rather than … Read More
The sweetest of all sounds is praise. ~ Xenophon Praise is seen in your eyes when you look at your beloved. Praise is felt in your touch when you embrace. Praise is heard in your voice when you speak … Read More
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor. ~ Henry David Thoreau I have written about the meaning of the word gross and our country’s Gross … Read More
Make love, not war! ~ ANTIWAR SLOGAN We frequently hear our political leaders speaking about declaring war against other peoples and nationals. They are very devoted to the process of conflict, war, getting even, punishing others in damaging ways. … Read More