I see a light, but no fire. Is this what my life is to be like? Better to head for the grave. A messenger comes, the grief-courier, and the message is that the woman you love is in her house alone and wants you to come now while it is ...Continue Reading

A popular zen story reads: A baby fish once asked an elderly fish, "I keep hearing people talking about this thing called the sea. Just what is the sea?" The elder fish replied, "The sea is what surrounds you." "But why can't I see it?", retorted the baby fish. "The sea is ...Continue Reading

"When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as ...Continue Reading

If we examine ourselves in our daily lives, we notice that most of our actions tend to be reactions. Either we want for something to happen or we want for something to not happen. In other words, we are constantly pursuing our cravings and running away from our aversions. Don't ...Continue Reading

This is a great poem passed down to me. Why does being a grown up adult have to make you a “fuddy duddy” boring person? Hands on a window pane Watching some children laugh and play They’re running in circles With candy canes and French braids Inspired to question What makes us grown-ups anyway? Let’s search for ...Continue Reading

A man was lost while driving through the countryside. As he tried to reach for the map, he accidentally drove off the road into a ditch. Though he wasn’t injured, his car was stuck deep in the mud. So the man walked to a nearby farm to ask for help. “Warwick ...Continue Reading

For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives. People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. I ...Continue Reading

With our mobile phones and wireless palm devices, we are now able to be so connected that we can be in touch with anyone and everyone at any time, and do business anywhere. But have you noticed that, in the process, we run the risk of never being in touch ...Continue Reading

Most of us do not have to worry about where we will get our next meal, or if we will have a place to sleep tonight. Most of us are not in imminent danger, and neither are our families. We find ourselves in a precious lifetime where we can set ...Continue Reading

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey . . . I asked for health, that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity, that I might do better things ... I asked for riches, that I might be happy. I was ...Continue Reading

Abraham Lincoln never quits. Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown. He could have quit many times – but he didn’t and because he didn’t quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the ...Continue Reading

When we feel we have nothing left to give and we are sure that the "song has ended" -- When our day seems over and the shadows fall and the darkness of night has descended. Where can we go to find the strength to valiantly keep on trying, Where can we find the hand that will ...Continue Reading

The most useless thing to do.... ...............Worry The greatest Joy.....................Giving The greatest loss................Loss of self-respect The most satisfying work...............Helping others The ugliest personality trait.............Selfishness The most endangered species.........Dedicated leaders Our greatest natural resource...............Our youth The greatest "shot in the arm"..........Encouragement The greatest problem to overcome.................Fear Most effective sleeping pill........Peace of mind The most crippling failure disease........Excuses The most powerful force in ...Continue Reading