Are we merely Present and Accounted for or are we Fully Present? We’ve always thought if we were present and accounted for that we were handling ourselves and our obligations appropriately. Even if that were true at one time, it is not true now. If we are present, we need to be fully present in …
There is Aways Hope. “One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light,” said Carl Jung, “but by making the darkness conscious.” Where would we be without hope? Hope is what keeps us going forward. I remember years ago reading about a young woman who was faced with a diagnosis of cancer of the …
Like everyone else, I am dismayed and disappointed by the actions that the Russians embarked upon this week. How could we not be saddened? All of us who are peacekeepers, lightworkers, or simply refer to ourselves as people seeking fairness and peaceful living are hurt by what our fellow citizens of the Earth have decided …
There is an old story that has been told over and over. As a matter of fact, I am unable to find the original telling, but here it is for your enjoyment. There is a young man who answers a job advertisement for a telegraph operator. He turns up for the interview, signs in and …
Never place a period where God has placed a comma. — Gracie Allen Last Sunday, I spoke of how we sometimes cling to old beliefs that no longer work in this day and time. I said, “That was then, this is now.” I also mentioned how parts of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures have been misinterpreted …
We surely live in complex times, and it is difficult to know how to make a difference in the lives of others. For myself, I choose to give to worthy causes and help those less fortunate in many ways. I also believe that one of the best ways I can make a difference in the …
I grew up in a neighborhood where each house, although modest, was gifted with a huge lot with room for a large vegetable garden and many trees. You see, I grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee where the government had purchased farmland in early forties to quickly build three huge facilities where secret preparations were …
How many times do we listen to the opinions of others and wish that they would see things differently? No matter who it is, sometimes someone close to us, it can be difficult to understand how they are viewing a particular situation so differently than yourself. It can also be awkward, but I work at …
“Life is a paradise for those who love many things with a passion.”― Leo Buscaglia This quote from Leo Buscaglia resonates deeply with me. Yes, indeed, I love many people and things with a tremendous zeal, enthusiasm, and passion. This brings to my mind so many beautiful landscapes, exotic foods and markets in far-away places, peaceful …
There is an old saying in response to being asked how we’re doing, and it is, “Not perfect, but better than I was before.” That answer is what keeps us going when there might be a tendency to fall into depression and despair. Many Master Teachers including Jesus have reminded us to “be of good …