This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing [Read More...]
posted on 04-18-11 at 7:12 am in Inspirational
If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first and the house later. I’d finger paint more and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more connecting. I’d take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes. I would care to know less and know [Read More...]
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posted on 02-21-11 at 7:04 am in Inspirational
Dance As though no one is watching you. Love As though you have never been hurt before. Sing As though no one can hear you. Live As though heaven is here on earth. -Anonymous
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posted on 09-07-10 at 7:39 am in Inspirational : Life
Not long ago the struggle to do good and become more humane and understanding seemed to be on the rise. Although at times näive and self-serving, there was still an honest attempt to change the unnatural order of things and share the common knowledge acquired over centuries of pain and war. Now all too often, [Read More...]
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posted on 06-01-10 at 7:32 am in Inspirational
The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart to itself, to the [Read More...]
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posted on 03-09-10 at 7:35 am in Inspirational
To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch [Read More...]
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posted on 01-03-10 at 7:10 am in Inspirational
So long ago, you arrived blazing in light with templates of your brilliance in hand. Your sweet soul bathed in others’ expectations and preconceptions. Your story unfolds as you catapult through life amid dangers, obstructions, opportunities, choices, connections, and fate, even destiny. Falling apart, coming together Breaking in two, healing and piecing together all the [Read More...]
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posted on 11-23-09 at 8:19 am in Inspirational
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually who are we not to be? You are a child of God. [Read More...]
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