Adventure is not outside a man; it is within. — David Grayson Whether its a quiet prayer, a morning’s walk in the woods, or a meditation in a relaxing chair with a cup of coffee, I find that time exploring the within, one of the best times of my day. Meditation, in whatever form, takes you…

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  Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting. — Elizabeth Bibesco     I came across the above during my morning meditation and absolutely loved it. How often do we run across gifts that come with attachments and obligations. I used to do my own share of fund raising, so I’m aware…

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Let him that would move the world, first move himself.    Socrates In football one learns to take responsibility for one’s assignment before chasing after the ball. For instance, it is tempting for a linebacker to go flying toward the ball carrier the moment the ball is snapped, but if the play is a trap or a…

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  “Peace is not something you must hope for in the future. Rather, it is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present you will never find it. — Thomas Merton     On most of my Christmas lists or New Year’s lists of hopes is “World Peace.” Merton calls…

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When you get older and you are ready, your ancestors will show up to guide you. — Joe Coyhis   We kid ourselves when we think we are too old to learn anything new. When I was young most of my real learning experiences involved learning something the hard way. I also thought I was indestructible, which…

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