“Nothing so needs reforming as other people’s habits.” ~ Mark Twain For all that normally read my words, many know that I hold appreciation for the subtle, and have a respect for all opinion and thought from anyone, no matter his beliefs. Today, I am saddened at what I see and read regarding the ill […]
Once lived a man of undeniable moral character. He worked as all men do, but he worked harder than most. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Marine Corps, a rough, tough and utmost honorable branch of service. His son and grandson would soon follow his lead. He lived within the sphere of […]
“That which is creative and compassionate GROWS. That which is destructive is always deteriorating.”~Edgar Cayce Humans all behave in sometimes incomprehensible ways. Some seem to always climb to the top, always engaged in constructive behavior, moving mountains and extending a gracious hand. Others idle in a wake of destructiveness, never seeming to grow and always […]
“A fish can’t whistle, and neither can I.” ~Winnie the Pooh I’ve always believed that anything is possible; that no limits exist. But, even though I take these thoughts to heart, I do admit that natural law exists, and that some people are much more capable than others when it comes to performing certain duties […]
Take a look on your shelf, in your closet, garage and every other room. You may notice that you have acquired a great deal of “stuff” over the years. Now ask yourself, how often do you use all of your “stuff?” Most will find that its not too often that we take an item off […]
Life deserves exploration at all levels; the natural world; the physical body, and the spirit. Not only does life deserve this, but requires it for growth. To not explore, to not venture out and seek is to remain stagnant and complacent. The sphere of expedition is open to all travelers, explorers and seekers. One single […]
The duality that dwells within the human being is not hard to find. These complements exist all around us, just as they do within. Though many strive to be “good people” they forget that they, too, are capable of the other. We should not focus on the polarities alone in the sphere of duality, but […]
“There are things known and things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” ~Aldous Huxley In life, we have many boundaries. These are all around us even though we may not be aware of them. Boundaries can be physical, mental, spiritual and cultural. We must take care to recognize and respect these boundaries, […]
“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” ~Dalai Lama Originating in the 6th Century BCE, Buddhism is one of the oldest religious philosophies still practiced today. One of the most fundamental aspects and […]
Most people laugh when I tell them that a hamster taught me a valuable life lesson. Yes, a furry rodent, often caged and hardly given attention one day made the happenings of the world abundantly clear for me. This was probably my first experience within the sphere of compassion. To be compassionate is often inferred […]