Viewing the World
“One must view the world through the eye in one’s heart rather than just trust the eyes in one’s head.” – Mary Crow Dog
Continue reading →Greg
Starting School
Tommy had reached school age. His mother managed with a blast of propaganda to make him enthusiastic about the idea. She bought him lots of new clothes, told him of the new friends he’d meet and so on. On the … Continue reading →
Living Fully in the Present
“We do not heal the past by dwelling there; we heal the past by living fully in the present.” – Marianne Williamson
Continue reading →A Short Quiz
Arnold Schwartzenegger has a big one. Michael J. Fox has a small one. Madonna doesn’t have one. The Pope has one, but doesn’t use his. Bill Clinton uses his all the time. Mickey Mouse has an unusual one. George Burns’ … Continue reading →
What They are Built For
“When a great ship is in harbor and moored [or anchored], it is safe, there can be no doubt. But…that is not what great ships are built for.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Continue reading →Ambition and Persistence
“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” – Bill Bradley
Continue reading →God’s Will for My Life
“God’s will for my life is likely where my greatest passion meets the world’s greatest need.”
Continue reading →Before I Was a Mom
Before I was a Mom, I made and ate hot meals. I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone. Before I was a Mom, I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late … Continue reading →
A Friend is Never Far Away
“A friend is someone who allows you distance but is never far away.” – Noah benShea
Continue reading →Giving All We Have
Father O’Shea, the parish priest in the village, was giving a sermon about charity. He said, “The trouble with the world today is that some people have too much and others have too little. We must give of ourselves and … Continue reading →