The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater ennoble it. ~ CHRISTIAN NESTELL BOVEE My wife called me “sweetheart” a few minutes ago, as she came into the room where I was working. I teased her by asking, “Why are you … Read More
Live for something, have a purpose, and that purpose keep in view; drifting like a helmless vessel, thou cans’t ne’er to life be true. ~ Robert Whitakeer, LIVE FOR SOMETHING While in a restaurant, Joseph Campbell heard a man seated … Read More
The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way one uses them. ~ Anonymous When you experience uncomfortable feelings such as gnawing unrest, sadness, irritation, or depression, do not label them as bad feelings. Your feelings are signs … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Good afternoon, lovely you! It is that day again when my blog hits your Inbox. Sit back, relax and enjoy some Wednesday wisdom. How are you feeling today? What are you feeling today? If … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Good morning, lovely you! We hear so much about people needing safe spaces these days, but in this context, it’s usually a space to be safe from differing values, beliefs and opinions. … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. I received an email from someone in our community over the weekend asking for advice on what is the best way to help a loved one who has recently been diagnosed with … Read More
You must look into people, as well as at them. ~ G.K. Chesterton The other day I was on a hotel elevator when a couple walked in. We rode together for a few floors, and then I heard the husband … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. I wanted to talk to you today about how most people need other people’s approval, and how that robs us of an authentic life. When we’re toddlers, we are completely enamored with … 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
Dear All, Every so often, one of you sends along a message to me reflecting on the learnings that came out of our work together, with me in the role of surrogate Dad. I recognize when someone needs the kind … Read More