Global Neighborhood "To love one’s country is natural, but why must it end at that border?" Pablo Cassals Have you ever heard these words as a child: “Finish your vegetables, because poor people are starving”? It didn’t mean much to me then because I had never seen someone starving in China or India or anywhere. Today, because of cable television, we regularly see the hungry faces of people in other countries in our living rooms, kitchens, and classrooms. It makes the plight of others more … [Read more...]
Helping Children to Walk a Path of Kindness
Posted by on October 17, 2013 1 Comment
By Linda Commito I grew up in easier times. Although most of us never talked about kindness, we lived by The Golden Rule, treating others with respect and caring. It was a simple life where neighbors knew and helped each other, we were safe at home and at school, and we felt cared for, with a roof over our heads, enough food to eat, and someone to turn to in times of trouble. Fast forward to today’s world where it’s sometimes difficult to feel positive and hopeful - especially after reading … [Read more...]
In a Moment …
Posted by on September 17, 2013 2 Comments
Life can change in a moment. One day you’re healthy and the next day your life is transformed by an accident or diagnosis that will forever affect the quality of your life. One day you have a beloved parent or friend, loved one, pet… and the next day you no longer have their comforting presence or their unconditional support. And in what feels like moments, you can find your home flooded, or worse - gone, and your valued possessions ruined. Nature has no mercy and it doesn’t play … [Read more...]
What Are You Noticing?
Posted by on August 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
What Are You Noticing? “We drop feathers, coins, and other signs upon your path to remind you that you’re loved and never alone.” - from Doreen Virtue’s Angel Oracle Cards. The signs are everywhere! I’ve found feathers in the most unlikely places – in the ladies room of a local bookstore, in the aisle of the supermarket, or the entry to my home. And the coins, along with the feathers, always bring a smile as I look down to find a token of hope and encouragement. Once a friend and I … [Read more...]
Decisions, Decisions!
Posted by on July 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
The clock ticked away, reminding me how long I had been tossing and turning as I weighed the consequences of my financial decision. Why had I been so quick to jump at someone’s recommendation when my gut told me to wait? “Costly mistake,” I thought, regretting the retirement money lost. And that led me to question other decisions ... should I have hired that contractor, did I choose the right doctor, why did I make that purchase, what should I have said or not said, done or not done … and on … [Read more...]
Manners as a Spiritual Practice
Posted by on May 16, 2013 1 Comment
by Guest Blogger Jo Mooy There are marvelous benefits of the digital world, like instantaneous communication and information at the finger-tips. But the fast-paced usage of smart devices has caused a huge gap in our ability to be aware of others. As individuals become addicted to devices which foster self-absorbing behavior, good manners and etiquette have gone by the wayside. We've all seen the effects of poor manners. Instead of making eye contact with others, heads are bowed over a … [Read more...]
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