In spite of all her physical disabilities, Helen Keller did say that “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” How many people have almost made nothing out of their lives because they refused to dare themselves into new adventures? People like Helen Keller have provided role models for many who have chosen to take…
We are looking not so much for more ground to conquer, but for a truer ground of being on which to stand inside ourselves. The most positive breakthroughs of our times are internal. The drama of personal actualization is rarely reported in the mainstream press, except in irreverent, often ignorant tones. What is the story,…
I’ve Learned: That a smile is an inexpensive way of improving your looks. All you need to do is think about how you feel about a person who is frowning and a person who is smiling, who tends to be the better looking? Smiles make things right again and say much more than words can…
Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. Therefore, each moment is vital. It affects the whole. Life is a succession of such moments and to live each, is to succeed. Life is made up of special moments which make it worth living. There are many cherished moments that are missed due to the…
KARMA is the law of cause and effect. It is the law of action and reaction, which controls the destiny of all living things. Any action produces an equal and opposite reaction, which influences everything we do. There is no such thing as an accident or coincidence. Everything that happens to us, happens by the…
How things are in our life is a reflection of our reactions to the ups and downs of life. If we accept the good and release the bad, we are able to maintain control over our lives, and keep our positive direction. Some people hold onto anger, refusing to forgive or let go. You cannot…
I’ve Learned: That background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we have become. As an adult, we should now understand that every single action, be it positive or negative, has a consequence. If you weren’t taught as a child to be responsible and you’re teaching yourself now,…
It’s time to get back to basics… It’s Time to Find Balance Again: A life that gets out of balance is a life without purpose and meaning. Finding balance in our lives is so important, yet so hard to do. Balance is how we do the things we have to do and the things we…
Keep your feet on the ground and your thoughts at lofty heights. ~ Peace Pilgrim ~ It is important that you utilize your ability to create an authentic sense of balance with your goals and actions (dreaming vs. doing), as they have a lot to do with not only how effective you are in…
There is a power in the Universe that honors our faith in it. ~ The Science of Mind ~ This world is an impartial, neutral reflection of what we choose to focus on and think about. This means, if we carry around belief patterns that the world is against us, the Universe will reflect situations…
God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer. ~ Mother Teresa ~ Your heart is your center of feeling and where you experience real happiness. By listening to your heart you can utilize your heart’s spiritual intelligence that will guide you to make wise choices, thereby supporting you…
Sweet Spirit: We have used Your gifts of intelligence to create interesting, sometimes wonderful and occasionally frightening technologies. Gadgets and inventions that can help, heal or destroy depending on how they are used. Now, we seek to harness the power of Love in order to guide our use of what we have created. Each day, we are more aware…
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls; Where words come out from the depth of truth; Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection; Where the clear stream of reason has not…
Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will. ~ George Bernard Shaw ~ Imagination is far more valuable than reality. Imagination makes it possible to experience a whole world inside the mind. What we imagine with faith and feelings…
It is important to remember that we are one with our planet. Each one of us shares responsibility for taking care of the land, forests, air, water and wildlife, and of course, each other. Our goal is to hand future generations a cleaner, safer, more peaceful planet. April is the month when we celebrate Earth…
As a child, to visualize nobility was to conjure up images of kings and queens adorned in the majestic, scarlet robes of royalty. As a man, softened by the tutelage of life and time, I have learned a great truth – that true nobility is usually a silent and lonely affair, unaccompanied by the trumpeted fanfare of acclaim. And more…
“In asking for miracles, we are seeking a practical goal: a return to inner peace. We’re not asking for something outside us to change, but for something inside us to change. We’re looking for a softer orientation to life.” The only thing missing in any situation is that in which you are not giving. ~…
The grand show is eternal. It is always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never dried all at once; a shower is forever falling; vapor is ever rising. Eternal sunrise, eternal dawn and gloaming, on sea and continents and islands, each in its turn, as the round earth rolls. ~ John Muir ~ Such a beautiful world God gave to us,…
Never explain – your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway. ~ Elbert Hubbard ~ Sometimes, you would very much like to have an open discussion (where both people state their opinions without belittling the other person’s point of view), but the person you are talking with chooses to have…
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~ Dalai Lama ~ Unfortunately, pain is only one of many experiences that allows us to repeat our sufferings. Rather than interpreting it as a punishment, we can choose to see pain as just another bodily sensation. We certainly do not have to enjoy it, but we can strive to…
To be free to walk the good earth as equal citizens, to live without fear. To enjoy the fruits of our toil, to give our children every opportunity in life…. That dream which we have held so long in our hearts is today the destiny that we hold in our hands. We all want…
This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it, or use it for good, but what I do today is important, because I am exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever,…
Mystical power neither originates from nor acts upon the material realm. It is the sustaining energy of the world beyond – beyond body, argument, reasons or personality. Mystical power in relationships comes not from improving our “people skills” but from developing our “soul skills.” In order to connect with someone, friend or enemy, the mystical…
Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. When it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems. Anger can be a good thing. It can give you a way to express negative feelings, or motivate you to find solutions. But in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to…