As I pondered the suffering of others, I realized just how much we all have in common. It is something most people do not understand, and many more do not wish to accept. One day, when I was walking down the street in San Francisco decades ago, I remember seeing a beggar along the way.… Continue reading seeing the world through different glasses…
Month: August 2023
churlishness…
(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) churlishness: 1. Like or pertaining to a churl. Rude; ill-bred; surly; austere; sullen; rough in temper; uncivil. Selfish; narrow-minded; avaricious (Century Dictionary, online, February 28, 2022) What determines a person’s character? In a previous blog, I discussed character building. When you encounter a person, you can tell what… Continue reading churlishness…
times moves quickly…
(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) Time moves so quickly At its own varied pace. Sometimes it seems like forever Until you see your face. The wrinkles that begin to show Where yesterday were none, And pains in places never known You’d really rather shun. But time becomes so precious When you… Continue reading times moves quickly…
why manners are important…
(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) Why manners are important. I began to question that concept as I stared at my daughter. In her 30’s, she had slumped down over her food and was busy shoveling it in, arm leaning on the table, tablet in hand. Her kids were busy chatting up… Continue reading why manners are important…
begging for dignity…
(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) As people, we tend to become judge and juror towards those in need. It is part of our fallen nature to resist parting with our goods, even if someone else is hurting. But when we send money to a charitable organization that gives us a tax… Continue reading begging for dignity…
sin versus uncontrollable actions…
(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) People today hate the word “sin”. It is seen as a type of judgement upon our actions. But sin isn’t something. It is an evil. And evil is an absence; an absence of good. It is an absence of good intent and good works. An evil action is an… Continue reading sin versus uncontrollable actions…
evil exists for our sanctification…
(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) Sometimes, the level of affliction we undergo is a Grace. It teaches us to let go of self and become totally, wholly dependent on God. Perfect acceptance of all things. Always. It is the key to the attainment of perfect inner peace. If we lean on… Continue reading evil exists for our sanctification…
language of a soldier…
As I read the ponderings of a soldier, I realized that I understood. I’ve never been to war or seen the bloody battles. But the trauma, hidden from the world, lies deep within their breast. It is a language that they alone can understand between each other. The hardships, hurt, and agony of war etches… Continue reading language of a soldier…
proper focus…
(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) If you want to help others, you must first focus on yourself. But proper focus isn’t quite that simple. If you are sick, you must get well if at all possible before you can heal anyone else. And if you are emotionally distraught, you must balance… Continue reading proper focus…
rules…
The concept of rules are very much maligned in today’s society. They are seen as cumbersome, intrusive, divisive, and even prohibitive to freedoms. But are they? What are rules? Imagine playing a game of chess where there were no rules. No one knew what it took to win or lose. And everyone decided to play… Continue reading rules…