It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly. ~ Bertrand Russell How hard it is for us to let go of the things we treasure. But how many of these … 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
CHANGES—It’s never too late to become the person you have always been. ~ John Kimbrough (1918-2006) When you want to change, you may start by buying new clothes, moving, redecorating, getting a new job, cleaning out your closets, and … 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
Even if it is a garden you know by heart there are twelve months in the year and every month means a different garden, and the discovery of things unexpected all the rest of the year. ~ Margery Fish … Read More
You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however. ~ Richard Bach One of my favorite songs speaks of wishing upon a star. It … Read More
Wholeness is not about your anatomical body but your spiritual life. – Carmine Birsammato What makes you feel whole? Certainly it is not the parts of your body. I have met people born with no arms or who have … Read More
To be seventy years young is sometimes more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes There are benefits to aging that include discounts and other privileges, but for me the greatest gift is … Read More
“It’s choice—not chance—that determines your destiny.” ~ Jean Nidetch Quantum physics awakened me to the nature of life and the true relationship between quantity and quality. One normally thinks of a quality product, like a fine automobile, as being … Read More
Expect people to be better than they are; it helps them to become better. But don’t be disappointed when they are not; it helps them to keep trying. ~ Merry Browne Often we are required to participate in gatherings. … Read More