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
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
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
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
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
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
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