Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend; it’s a sacred trust, a day carved out of our year to honor those who laid down everything—their hopes, their dreams, their very lives—so that we might stand tall in the sunlight of freedom. I remember my days in D.C., watching men and women, year after…
How Shall You Live
“How shall you live?” It’s a question that echoes through time, yet as Maria Popova wisely observes, “no one can give you a ready-made answer.” Not parents, teachers, scripture, or therapy. The answer, if there is one, emerges from life itself. As Nietzsche profoundly stated, “no one can build you the bridge on which you,…
Don’t Despair
Gandhi’s words offer a profound anchor in times of despair: “Whenever I despair, I remember that the way of truth and love has always won. There may be tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they may seem invincible, but in the end, they always fail. Think of it: always.” This timeless wisdom resonated with…
Echoes From The Past
I never truly anticipate when insights will resurface, but from time to time, they do. This morning, as I settled into my meditation, my mind drifted, as it often does, to the quietude of my sabbatical and the enduring lessons etched into my spirit during that transformative period. Life in the “monastery” was defined by…
The Other Side
The Gospel of Luke records a pivotal invitation: “One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side of the lake.’” (Luke 8:22). More than a simple journey, this was Jesus calling his followers to step beyond the familiar, to serve those…