If we were all perfect, there'd be no need for words like, "regret," "mercy," "pardon," "forgiveness," "compassion," "rehabilitation." But most of all, there'd be no need for "Love." It is because we are none of us perfect that Love is so important. Feeling love and giving love is easy when things are going great. Even when they are going just ... Continue Reading »
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To Make Peace with God, Spare Others from Having to Make Peace with You.
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; We are spiritual beings having a human experience. - Pierre Tielhard de Chardin The vast majority of human beings believe in a religion or faith that sets their moral compass as they journey through life. They see themselves as a flawed human, striving to act according to their God's will on ... Continue Reading »
Is It Better To Speak Or To Listen? Encore
Sometimes, you just have to shout out and be heard, but is it to take up a passionate cause, or to avoid having to listen? [Thanks to the wave of new followers, we're re-publishing a few of the earlier favorite posts for the newcomers who may have missed them. Encore!] Winston Churchill said, "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; ... Continue Reading »
Are You Expecting Fish to Fly?
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it's stupid. - Albert Einstein Judgment. It is such a destructive force if not employed properly. How we judge each other. How we judge ourselves. To evaluate someone is to assess or measure their capabilities. You can either ... Continue Reading »
When Being Good Is Bad – Encore
Due to the drastic increase in followers since the site launched in late June, we're re-publishing a few of the earlier favorite posts for the newcomers who may have missed them. Ever feel like you keep pushing yourself to be good and do good, but no matter what, things just keep turning out bad? Have you considered that maybe the stubborn resolve ... Continue Reading »
Tough Love Or Tough Noogies?
Have you taken a "tough love" approach towards someone telling yourself it was for their own good, when, truthfully, it was more for your own sake? The concept of "tough love" was made popular in 1968 by Bill Milliken in his book, Tough Love, in which you take a brutally harsh stand with someone you love for their own good. The "loved one" is ... Continue Reading »