This is from a patient years ago. She was dying of cancer and had been born with bone deformities. She didn’t want to die hating her body. She took pictures of her naked body lying in front of a giant … Read More
Love all God’s creation, the whole and every grain of sand in it. ~ Father Zossima, The Brothers Karamazov We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. We are so involved with our physical appearance … Read More
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
It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. ~ Mother Teresa At one time I was caring for a teenage girl who had fallen into a fireplace and had been scarred by the burns. … Read More
This is a guest post by Prudence Sinclair. Have you been enjoying the lovely fall colors where you are? I do love the astounding New England autumns in Boston when the leaves turn crimson and gold and flutter down to … Read More
Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin as self-neglect. ~ William Shakespeare To neglect one’s self is a sin and a purposeless act of destruction. No matter what others have done to you, you are worth loving. To … Read More
A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. ~ Mark Twain When will you be comfortable with your life? When you can impress others with all the material things you have accumulated and how expensive they are? No, … Read More
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are. ~ Joseph Campbell If you were given a Rolls Royce, a Stradivarius, a precious jewel, or something else of great value, how would you take care of it? I … Read More
“The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none.” ~ Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881 Scottish Historian and Essayist Getting to know yourself better takes courage. It is far easier to hide behind a mask than to see yourself as … Read More
Question for Bernie: Hello Bernie, I live in Toronto, Canada. I was diagnosed with ALS last year. In pursuing meaningful solutions and growth, I came across your book. It is a blessing. I am currently looking for a therapist. Do … Read More