Sometimes, we need to bang the drums, sound the trumpets, and pull out every stop on the church organ, playing at full volume to let God and the heavenly host know that one of the truly good ones is coming home. While good souls certainly dwell in bustling cities, there is something about the small…
The Art of Respect
I recently read an article on disrespect, and as the old saying goes, “it got me thinking.” I was raised with a traditional belief: respect is earned. We were taught that you cultivate respect by living honorably—by showing kindness, acting with graciousness, and extending respect to others. For a long time, I rarely paused to…
Off Moments
In the medical world, individuals living with Parkinson’s disease frequently experience what are known as “off” moments or “off times.” During these periods, despite adhering strictly to their medication schedule, the connection between brain and body falters. Symptoms like muscle rigidity, tremors, and frozen movements resurface or intensify—sometimes as a dose wears off, and other…
What Is Good
Suzy gave me a notepad recently with a simple question printed across the top: “What Good Shall I Do This Day?” It’s a famous quote from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule. Every morning, before starting his work, Franklin posed that exact question to himself. Every evening, he closed out his day by asking, “What good have…
The Unhurried Wisdom of the Heart
I came across a phrase today that filled my morning with quiet contemplation, a few internal debates, and, above all, a deep sense of joy — The Unhurried Wisdom of the Heart. In my youth, I often mistook my heart as foolish. But looking back, everything in those years was lived at a sprint. It…