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Sunday Inspiration: Wise Words
Jackie Chan responded to a journalist’s question about whether he is satisfied with his life with these wise words: “You know, I once heard very wise words: Your hard work is the dream of every unemployed person; Your restless child is the dream of everyone without children; Your small home is the dream of every…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Is it kind?
“Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? is it necessary? is it kind?” -Buddha
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Love is the only reality
Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation. -Rabindranath Tagore
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Hope
“I do have reasons for hope: our clever brains, the resilience of nature, the indomitable human spirit, and above all, the commitment of young people when they’re empowered to take action.” – Jane Goodall
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: In the midst of winter
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back. -Albert Camus
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Happy Mother’s Day!
“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.” – Agatha Christie
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Happy Hanukkah!
“At this time of year, when the sun is most hidden, the holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rays of hope and light. Often, it is through simple and unrecognized miracles that we are able to feel the warmth of hope and light.” -Rafael Goldstein
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: A Friend
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” ~Unknown (from Charter for Compassion) I’ve probably told you that we’re moving into a wonderful retirement community in Asheville (home of the Goddesses) in a few weeks. Right…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: The Most Beautiful People
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: I am listening
“Walking, I am listening to a deeper way. Suddenly my ancestors are behind me. Be still, they say. Watch and listen. They are the result of the love of thousands.” -Linda Hogan, Native American writer
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