All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the children of the earth.” — Chief Seattle The American Indians and Eastern Cultures place a lot of emphasis on our connection to all living things. The remind us that if we harm any living thing we bring harm to ourselves, and when we…
Month: July 2016
Change
At my age, change is not something I greet at the door with a hearty welcome. Maybe my attitude needs to improve. This morning over breakfast, one of my breakfast group was explaining why he and his wife had decided to sell their place and move. He began by saying that the last few…
Shared Happiness
Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.— Anon Suzy passed on some very good news for and to a friend this morning over the phone, and Suzy’s face was aglow with happiness as well. The above came to mind. Too often we forget to allow our friends to minimize…
Guest House
The Sufi poet Rumi writes that “being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.” Emotions greet us each day, and they often come unexpected. We may wake up depressed, but a child’s smile bring us joy and changes our mood. The smell of honeysuckle can wipe away suicidal thoughts, and the…
Grateful For What We Have
How often have you woken in the morning, or failed to sleep overnight because of something you thought was needed or missing in your life? How often have money worries or next week’s problems caused you to reach for the Pepto-Bismal? When people suggest we all need to live a more balanced life, perhaps…