Life is a funny thing. Selfishness comes easily; maybe even naturally, and probably has been necessary for survival for life in general forever. Where do we draw the line between what is acceptable selfishness and what is excessive? It seems obvious that opinions will vary on this just like any …
Resentment comes from being attached to the idea that someone can be right or wrong about something or some idea. Unattaching or to “let go” is the way to freedom of the mind. Unattaching is unconditional and is not unlike unconditional love. The way we have learned to attach (or …
I believe that all people are bestowed by God with gifts of talent which vary as widely as people themselves. I also believe that if a person uses those gifts to the glory of God by letting God’s light shine through them and into other people they can help make …
I have put up a brick wall between myself and others since I was a child. I don’t remember when, but I suspect the reason was to protect myself (fear). I had one brick removed so I could peer through to see and hear but I must have missed a …
I want to think about the difference between compassion and forgiveness and writing helps me to concentrate, mull over, and absorb it. Also the ideas and opinions of others motivates me to examine my ideas and even reshape them. I sincerely appreciate any help in this endeavor. Dictionary.com defines compassion …
We change even if we don’t want to. All attachment is a resistance to change. Change is neither good or bad but inevitable. Anything we call good or bad is an attachment. Change is freedom. Attachment is bondage. Attach to nothing and nothing will change. Of course we think we …
Each and every passing moment more precious than a gem the little time spent here on earth spent as without an end is never wasted truly isn’t no it’s really not what time we have here truly is not all the time we’ve got Time is just a tool to …